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A bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping... more
FAQs about Deep Listens:How many episodes does Deep Listens have?The podcast currently has 547 episodes available.
April 30, 2021Listen to the Magic: StrixhavenIn this episode Gino and "Magic Master" Kyle discuss Strixhaven! We cover each color's overrated, underrated, and best cards while also going over the mechanics of the new set. It's our first episode in a while where we aren't 100% certain that some of the cards we discuss will be banned! Hurray! If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens...more1h 21minPlay
April 22, 2021Episode 146: Loop Hero is Somehow Too Passive and Too ActiveIn this episode Gino, Em, and Pete discuss Loop Hero, ant brains, and our finite existence on this Earth. We discuss how much play a game needs to have to be engaging, our favorite strategies for progress, and whether we enjoyed our time with the game at all. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens...more50minPlay
April 15, 2021Listen to the Fantasy: Opus XIIIIn this episode Gino and RVA Returner John Schreiner discuss Opus XIII of the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game! We discuss multicolor cards, the best cards of each element, and the cards that we're most excited to build around. You can find the RVA Returners here: https://returnersfftcg.com/ And you can join the Returners Discord here: https://discord.gg/tDq3MDQ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens...more2h 17minPlay
April 07, 2021Episode 145: Wide Ocean Big Jacket is not a Song By CakeIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Wide Ocean Big Jacket. We delve into camping, mean teens, difficult relationship conversations, and awkward flirting. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens...more53minPlay
March 31, 2021Off The Deep End: Episode 4- Xenosaga ContinuesOff The Deep End is back, and this time the playback speed is correct! Join Jeff, Braden and Chris as they explore the history of Japan's Freudian psychoanalytic monoculture and its intrinsic relationship to Meiji Restoration-era promotion of state religion, the seemingly imminent and lamentable closure of the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 3, and also Xenosaga. We've got space whales, personality reconditioning, and characters literally named Mary and Shelley! If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens...more1h 58minPlay
March 26, 2021Episode 144: Superhot is the Most Innovative Shooter I've Played in YearsIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss SUPERHOT, the most innovative shooter we've played in years. We discuss the game's uniquely deliberate gameplay and it's uniquely icky viral marketing. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens ...more50minPlay
March 16, 2021Off The Deep End: Episode 3- Xenosaga is A LOTJeff, Braden, and ZP convene once again to delve into another RPG that's just too hot for the regular show. Xenosaga is a long and ponderous series that kicked off its longwinded ways with the first entry. We celebrate that spirit by spending an extraordinary amount of time talking about Neon Genesis Evangelion, as well as the entire history of Japanese encounters with Judaism, before discussing the first 7 hours of the game. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens...more1h 40minPlay
March 12, 2021Episode 143: Project Triangle Strategy is its Actual NameIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss the Project Triangle Strategy demo with special guest Matthew Rorie of Giantbomb.com. We cover the demo's odd choice to start in the middle of the story with little context, it's very FF Tactics-style gameplay, and its Game of Thrones world. We conclude by asking everyone if they were inspired by the demo to actually pick up the full game. You can follow Rorie @frailgesture on Twitter. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens...more1h 4minPlay
March 05, 2021Final Fantasy Seventh Heaven: Remake - Part 1In this episode Gino, Em, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss the first half of the Final Fantasy VII Remake! We discuss everything from the beginning of the game to the end of Wall Market. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens...more1h 46minPlay
February 25, 2021Episode 142: The World of the Weird in Tales From Off Peak City: Vol 1In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em are joined by music master 2Mello to discuss Tales From Off Peak City: Vol 1. We discuss 1600s animal law, nightmarish pizzas, and recognizable city issues in a funhouse city block. If you want to listen to/purchase Mello's music, you can find it at https://2mellomakes.bandcamp.com/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens...more1h 5minPlay
FAQs about Deep Listens:How many episodes does Deep Listens have?The podcast currently has 547 episodes available.