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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 617 episodes available.
June 19, 2019Episode 99: Let's Go Outer Wild!In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Outer Wilds, non-linear narratives, and shaggy god stories. Spoilers abound in this episode for a fairly recent game, so be sure to try to play it first! Outer Wilds is really good, y'all! Also our next episode is our 100th. Get those emails in!...more1h 17minPlay
June 12, 2019Listen to the Magic: Modern HorizonsIn this episode Gino and Magic Master Kyle discuss the SCG Invitational, War of the Spark Standard, and stand out cards from Modern Horizons....more1h 3minPlay
June 04, 2019Episode 98: Climbing Mount CelesteIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Celeste, a very difficult and touching indie platformer. We discuss Celeste's dash mechanic, the game's message about mental illness, and how the current line of people freezing on the top of Mount Everest mirrors some of the tensions of Celeste's mountain climbing story....more59minPlay
June 01, 2019Balls Deep: NBA Finals 2019In this episode Gino, "Pete", and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the results of the NBA Semi-Finals and make their predictions for the Finals!...more1hPlay
May 28, 2019Let Me Finish: A Discussion on ConclusionsIn this episode Pete and Gino discuss the conclusions of several major franchises as a way to think about how and why stories end the way they do. We also explore why so many stories seem to have open endings and why popular characters so often have plot armor. We finish up by contemplating why smaller franchises can take larger risks with their conclusions. Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones, MTG: War of the Spark, Moby Dick, Oedipus, and the original Sherlock Holmes....more1hPlay
May 21, 2019Episode 97: Golden Sun's Naming Conventions are BeffudlingIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Golden Sun: the Lost Age. We discuss the game's unique setup as a direct sequel to the first game, the complex combat system, and the practicality of reviving dead parents....more51minPlay
May 15, 2019Balls Deep: NBA Semi-Finals 2019In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the NBA Quarter-Finals, their predictions of the Semi-Finals, and, somehow, rediscover the Big Three basketball league....more1h 5minPlay
May 08, 2019Episode 96: We Finally Say Farewell to Life is StrangeIn this episode Gino, "Pete", Em, and Noelle discuss Life is Strange: Farewell. We cover the role of time capsules, how terrible of a friend Max is, and magical realism....more56minPlay
April 30, 2019Balls Deep: NBA Playoffs 2019In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss their preseason superlatives, rounds one and two of the NBA playoffs, and whether Russ is overrated....more1h 16minPlay
April 30, 2019Listen to the Magic: War of the SparkIn this episode Gino and our local MTG expert, Kyle Moran, discuss War of the Spark. We cover WAR limited, stand out cards for Standard and eternal formats, and cards that are currently overrated. Is War of the Spark the strongest set since Kaladesh? Listen to find out!...more1h 21minPlay
FAQs about Deep Listens:How many episodes does Deep Listens have?The podcast currently has 617 episodes available.