Deep Listens

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Into The Breach, rogue-like strategy, and games as brain teasers.

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In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- discuss Inscryption. We cover the game's card game mechanics, the game behind the game, and whether we whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- discuss Silent Hill 2. We cover the game's overt sexual symbolism, what a dirt-bag James is, and attempt to piece together the actual timeline of the events in the game.

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the end of the 2021 NBA season, the current dramas in LA, Brooklyn, and Philly, and 2022 season predictions.

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Join Jeff, Braden, and Chris as they put a bullet in one of the great myths of the video game hobby: the notion that The Third Age is an alright role playing game. Both the console and portable versions are considered, and the legendary EA Spouse Letter is even invoked.

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss the latest indie, lesbian, road-trip RPG: Get In The Car, Loser. We cover the game's use of FFXIII-inspired combat mechanics, it's unique leveling system, and its economy before delving into a spoiler-filled breakdown of its very contemporary story. 

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In this episode Gino, Em, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss Jacob's Ladder, the film that inspired many of the environmental, tonal, and character decisions of the Silent Hill franchise in anticipation of playing Silent Hill 2. We discuss the film's use of religious symbolism, government conspiracy, and temporal confusion to craft a uniquely unsettling horror film. We wrap up with a cautionary tale about the 2019 remake.

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss The Artful Escape. We cover the game's decision to keep gameplay light and consequence free. We also examine how that choice allows the game to focus on expressiveness, visuals, and audio quality. We wrap up by discussing how the game can be read as a trans journey and how each of our characters grew into themselves.

You can read the article we discussed in the show here: https://www.thegamer.com/the-artful-escape-trans-queer/

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Jeff, Braden, Chris, and special community guest RekiWylls convene to discuss... well, several things. But primarily fan translation. We take stabs at three community efforts: Bahamut Lagoon, Arabian Nights, and Soma Bringer. We also get into a proper fight over Mario RPGs, for some reason! This one goes places.

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In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and Noelle discuss Psychonauts 2. We cover the game's depiction of mental health, trauma, and various mental conditions. We spoil the whole darn thing, so play it before you listen if you want to save some surprises!

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