Deep Listens

In 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.

In 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.

In this episode Gino, Billy, and Pete discuss Brutal Legend and take a bunch of listener emails. We discuss the pitch perfect setting of Brutal Legend, what other genres of music could support an entire game, and where the game's multiple systems might have been stretched too thin. Next episode will be Little Inferno!

In this episode Gino and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss chapters 2-3 of Final Fantasy XIII and do a deep dive on the leveling and combat system in the game. We also take some emails, discuss the NBA playoffs, and lament all of the better FF games we could be playing.

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Billy take a bunch of listener feedback, discuss Trine 1, and reflect on three years of Deep Listens.

In this episode Gino and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the GBCER, take NBA questions from listeners, and discuss the first three hours of Final Fantasy XIII. We don't even leave the first leve. We can't even level up after three hours. Who made this game this way and why?

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Billy discuss Papers, Please. We take a bunch of feedback before diving into the terrifying banality of evil contained within Papers, Please. Pete brings some heavy readings to the table including Necropolitics. We wrap up by discussing how Billy's history as an employee at a much lower-key ID checkpoint altered his interpretation of the game and discussing the Papers, Please short film. Next up: Trine!

In this episode we welcome back former Pro-Tour Participant Kyle to discuss Dominaria. We cover Dominaria limited, Standard-standouts, and potential Modern playables.

In this episode Gino and Billy discuss the games and panels that stood out to them during their time at PAX 2018.

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Billy discuss the delightful Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Next week we'll be discussing Papers, Please!