Deep Listens

Deep Listens

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Deep Listens episodes

  • Off the Deep End Episode 74: Riviera: The Promised Land

    Chris and Braden are joined by special guest GabrielCantor to discuss the inaugural game of The Summer of Sting. If you wanted discussion about yet another semi-obscure GBA RPG with weird streamlined mechanics, they've got you covered! Along the way, important questions are discussed, such as "Which girl is best girl?" and "How did this maze puzzle stump three grown adults?" You won't want to miss it!

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 266: Mina The Hollower Finally Came Out!

    In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Mina the Hollower! We cover the game's Gameboy Color art direction and gameplay before diving into what makes the game so good... the diving! We also discuss the game's surprisingly deep story and our favorite gameplay styles. And no episode would be complete without Gino eating a weird Oreo flavor so you don't have to!

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr 39 min
  • All Hands On Deck: Episode 6
    Gino "ThatPinguino" Grieco and Braden "ArbitraryWater" REDACTED join forces to talk about the hottest genre to hit the indie scene in the last ten years. No, they're not talking about cozy farming games or boomer shooters, instead they're talking about deckbuilders! If you've ever played Slay the Spire and wanted to know what else was out there, don't worry, they've got you covered. Like, seriously. They've both played a lot of card games and if you want to hear two adult men get into the weeds about what makes a good "One of Those" you might get something out of this! Games Covered: Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale Star Vaders Dungeon Clawler Chrono Ark Vampire Crawlers

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 265: Titan Souls Should Inspire Something Better

    In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Titan Souls! We discuss the game's unique one hit kill design decision, frustrating archery mechanic, and barren world. We also discuss why this game was likely great in demos and game jam testing, but doesn't work well as a full game. There's also a bonus food review for Firecracker Pop Oreos!

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr 14 min
  • Off the Deep End Episode 73: Lost Odyssey

    Chris and Braden are joined by special guest Joey "Joeku" [REDACTED] to talk about the cult classic 2008 RPG Lost Odyssey! Will this be the game that catapults the Xbox 360 into Japanese market relevancy? No? Well, in any case, our crew discusses Mistwalker, the state of the genre in the late 00s, and whether or not it's a good idea to put all of your best writing in a bunch of short stories!

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 264: Knock Knock Knockin' On Death's Door

    In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Death's Door! We discuss what genre we think the game fits in, the game's excellent action, and it's beautiful music. We then list our favorite Zelda items and discuss whether there are many new item types to make in games like this.

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr 13 min
  • GBCER XVI: We All Learned Something This Year!

    In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- debried all that they did for the XVIth Giant Bomb Community Endurance Run! The event ran in early April and raised money for Pencils of Promise, a charity that builds schools, trains teachers, and sends kids to schools in developing nations! We discuss Dokapon Kingdom, a plethora of adventure games, Jump Start edutainment games, an escape room, and Baby Steps!

    You can support the GBCER runners here: https://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/team/817883

    Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr
  • Chariots of the Pods: Episode 17

    Join Adam, Tyler, Jason, and Justin as they traipse through Stargate SG-1. In this installment they close out season 3 by covering the episodes "New Ground", "Maternal Instinct", "Crystal Skull", and "Nemesis". Join the crew as they contemplate Richard Ian Cox, zen force powers, radiation poisoning, and lego space bugs.

    Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr 52 min
  • Episode 263: We Catch Pathologic Too

    In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss Pathologic 2. We cover the game's truely one of a kind story and setting as well as its unforgiving difficulty. We also talk throught the game's survival elements and odd bartering economy. Does difficulty make this game's story or does it hide some of its lack of polish? How do you evaluate a story that is told in broken chunks that are either intentionally surreal or are poorly translated? We try our best to give our answers!

    Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr 12 min
  • We're trying to be Pokemon Champions

    Braden, Em, and Chris convene to discuss Pokemon Champions, the new free-to-play competitive Pokemon client. Listen as they agonize over their attempts to be the very best, their hang ups with the game's current limitations, and Braden's steadfast refusal to field a Garchomp.

    Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/

    If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens

    If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net

    1 hr 5 min

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