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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.
July 17, 2018Episode 75: Ape Escape 2 is BananasIn this episode Gino, Pete, and a returning Billy discuss Ape Escape 2. We discuss whether the apes are the real heroes of Ape Escape 2, our favorite members of the Freaky Monkey Five, and how much Ape Escape loves the analog sticks. Billy also opens up about some of the things he's been dealing with during his hiatus....more1h 5minPlay
July 10, 2018Final Fantasy Friday the XIIIth Part Four- The Grand Final-eIn this episode Gino and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss chapters 11, 12, and 13 of Final Fantasy XIII. We answer a listener question on how we would fix the game. We then lament the game's terrible pacing, stale combat, nonsensical story, paper-thin characters, dead world, bland soundtrack, and on and on it goes. The only question that remains about FFXIII is whether it's the worst FF game of all time......more2h 55minPlay
July 06, 2018Listen to the Magic: Core Set 2019In this episode Gino and Kyle discuss Core Set 2019 and some of their favorite cards, most underrated cards, and decks they plan to try....more1h 12minPlay
July 06, 2018Episode 74: The Many Great Characters of Night in the WoodsIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Noelle discuss Night in the Woods, mental health, amazing world building, and astrology....more1h 34minPlay
June 27, 2018Balls Deep: NBA Finals and Draft EditionIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- take some listener questions, discuss the NBA Finals, and the NBA Draft....more1h 39minPlay
June 20, 2018Episode 73: Threads of Fate and The Rashomon EffectIn this episode Gino, Pete and Noelle discuss Threads of Fate's duel narrative structure, memorable characters, and Postmodernism! We compare the stories of Mint: the spunky girl, and Rue: the sad boy. We debate who is the best supporting cast member from among a very strong crop of character of the year contenders. And we wrap up by discussing how the game might question objective truth! It's a good one folks!...more1h 55minPlay
June 12, 2018Final Fantasy Friday the XIIIth Part ThreeIn this episode Gino and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss chapters 4-10 of Final Fantasy XIII and answer some listener emails. There are so many chapters and so little happens. Help....more1h 49minPlay
June 06, 2018Episode 72: Little Inferno is BleakIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Noelle discuss Little Inferon. Pete gets to indulge in some critiques of capitalism, as he's wont to do. We also answer some listener emails....more1h 2minPlay
June 05, 2018Balls Deep: NBA Finals EditionIn this inagural sports-based bonus podcast, Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- put on their fake GM caps, discuss the first game of the NBA finals, and make predictions about how quickly the Warriors will dispatch the Cavs....more1h 10minPlay
May 30, 2018ZP Made Me Do It: FTLIn this episode Gino and "Pete" discuss FTL: Faster Than Light, ZP's terrible NBA Finals predictions, and lament FFXIII. We cover the many races and ships of FTL, the balance of it's final boss, and how the game manages to stay so engaging while being so unfair....more1h 13minPlay
FAQs about Deep Listens:How many episodes does Deep Listens have?The podcast currently has 617 episodes available.