Deep Listens

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Terraria, recent current events, and potato chip tubes. Em starts us off with a rant about BLM protests, JK Rowling, and NY politics. We then move on to discuss Terraria and how difficult it was for us to find the fun.

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In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss the FF VII OVA Last Order and the direct to DVD Film FFVII: Advent Children! We discuss how these movies got made and whether they're any good! We wrap up by adding them to our Ranking of Fantasies. So don't dilly-dally or shilly-shally, listen now!

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss What Remains of Edith Finch. We cover the game's unique structure, odd familial living arrangements, and whether prophesies predict outcomes or cause them. We also take an odd email and discuss why Gino is stepping away from Magic the Gathering. We wrap by discussing some of our own familial myths and whether it's healthy for one family to obsess so much about their family history.

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss leveling systems in games! Why do so many games employ progression systems? What kind of experience do different progression systems create for the player? What are some systems that stand out among many? all of these topics and more are covered in this week's episode!

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss XCOM: Enemy Unknown. We discuss the game's balance, correct approaches to combat, and how the game's base building stressed us out. We then pivot to discussing the game's theme of becoming that which you fight against. We wrap up by discussing how XCOM's capitalism in the face of extinction feels oddly prescient in the current moment.

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In this episode Em Paladino, Jeff Rud, Chris "Zombie Pie" -REDACTED-, Reki Wylls, and Soup break out in their own roleplaying podcast! They're playing a game of Dungeon World and recording the thing for your listening pleasure! Our adventurers describe themselves, set the stage, and set off on their adventure! This episode is a bit of a departure for the show, so let us know what you think!

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Hollow Knight, the Giantbomb Community Endurance Run, and whether Goku is a furry! We start the show with a Discord report on the GBCER and whether Zidane is technically a furry. We then discuss Hollow Knight's aesthetics and mechanics for a bit on their own merits before diving into whether the game is better for its use of Dark Souls mechanics.We wrap up by debating whether Sould inspired games all need to be grim or whether there can be room for a similarly playing game that's less of a jerk.

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In this episode Gino and Magic Master Kyle discuss Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths! We discuss the mechanics, the best cards in each color, and the cards we think are most likely to be banned in multiple formats! Spoiler: the Companions rank highly in that list!

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In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss Final Fantasy: The Legend of the Crystals. We discuss why Square Enix has abandoned all rights to this 1994 anime film, how the hell it ties in to FFV, and how it even exists. The less I say, the better.

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In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss the cowboy RPG West of Loathing! We take some listener questions, discuss some recent tabletop events, and ponder the dark history of Kellogg cereal before discussing how our cowpokes conquered the West. We also discuss West of Loathing's great sense of humor, simple mechanics, and great pace. We wrap up by contemplating why humans laugh at all.

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