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In this episode Gino, Em, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- discuss the concept of Game Juice. We cover what this game design term means, how games juice up their key mechanics, and why developers obsess about this concept. If you've been wondering what we've been talking about when we've referenced Game Juice in the past, this episode is for you!

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In this episode Em, Jeff Rud, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- use the Wheel of Topics to pick a fun mix of subjects to talk about! What will they discuss? Nobody knows!

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With a sincere thank you to our Patreon backers and all of those listening around the world, the Deep End Crew is joined by Gino Grieco in the miserable task of playing and ranking Akitoshi Kawazu's alleged video game. For a work of art such as this, only the strongest of oaths will suffice.

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In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and special guess Noelle discuss Prison Architect. We discuss the game's indifference to the moral implications of the prison system, its simultaneously too cynical and too sanitized version of prison, and its upsetting tone. We also get some perspectives from someone who worked in a jail about the representations of prison in the game. 

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Are Zelda games role playing games? Maybe? Who cares? But Zelda II is absolutely an RPG, and by golly a generous Patron saw fit to nominate it to the slush pile so here we go! Can Miyamoto and Company outshine their grindy competition? Can three grown men manage to get past Death Mountain? And just what is up with the different releases of Zelda II? Find out all of this, and more!

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Floppy Knights. We discuss the game's unique blend of deckbuilding and tactical combat. We also discuss some of the quality of life features we would like to see if the game keeps getting updated.

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Spike Lee makes his role playing game debut in this celebrated(?) entry in a long running basketball series. To help make heads or tails of this hoop drama, we've enlisted the help of the Balls Deep crew. Join us for an episode that somehow mentions both Frederic Chopin and Donald Sterling!

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em are joined by Alex Zandra Van Chestein AKA Zandra to discuss Ladykiller in a Bind. We discuss the game's nuanced understanding of dominance and submission in romantic relationships, fun dialog, and absurd premise. We then wrap up by discussing some of the critical reaction to the game and what lessons we can take away from how harshly the game was criticized for having a villain that acts legitimately villainous.

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In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. We start with a food review, as is customary. We then talk about the absolute audacity of Lightning Returns' first few hours and it's hard break from FFXIII's traditional combat system.

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Song of Iron, a 2D Viking action game. We discuss the game's imprecise physics, gorgeous visuals, and surprising ending.

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