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Deep Listens
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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 things funny and friendly. Tune in for some close readings of your favorite games! Email us at deeplistenspodcast@gmail.com
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Off the Deep End Episode 73: Lost Odyssey
1w ago01:05:28Tap to summarizeChris and Braden are joined by special guest Joey "Joeku" [REDACTED] to talk about the cult classic 2008 RPG Lost Odyssey! Will this be the game that catapults the Xbox 360 into Japanese market relevancy? No? Well, in any case, our crew discusses Mistwalker, the state of the genre in the late 00s, and whether or not it's a good idea to put all of your best writing in a bunch of short stories! If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
Transcribe →Episode 264: Knock Knock Knockin' On Death's Door
2w ago01:12:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Death's Door! We discuss what genre we think the game fits in, the game's excellent action, and it's beautiful music. We then list our favorite Zelda items and discuss whether there are many new item types to make in games like this. If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
Transcribe →GBCER XVI: We All Learned Something This Year!
3w ago00:59:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- debried all that they did for the XVIth Giant Bomb Community Endurance Run! The event ran in early April and raised money for Pencils of Promise, a charity that builds schools, trains teachers, and sends kids to schools in developing nations! We discuss Dokapon Kingdom, a plethora of adventure games, Jump Start edutainment games, an escape room, and Baby Steps! You can support the GBCER runners here: https://fundraise.pencilsofpromise.org/team/817883 Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
Transcribe →Chariots of the Pods: Episode 17
4w ago01:51:54Tap to summarizeJoin Adam, Tyler, Jason, and Justin as they traipse through Stargate SG-1. In this installment they close out season 3 by covering the episodes "New Ground", "Maternal Instinct", "Crystal Skull", and "Nemesis". Join the crew as they contemplate Richard Ian Cox, zen force powers, radiation poisoning, and lego space bugs. Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
Transcribe →Episode 263: We Catch Pathologic Too
May 701:11:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss Pathologic 2. We cover the game's truely one of a kind story and setting as well as its unforgiving difficulty. We also talk throught the game's survival elements and odd bartering economy. Does difficulty make this game's story or does it hide some of its lack of polish? How do you evaluate a story that is told in broken chunks that are either intentionally surreal or are poorly translated? We try our best to give our answers! Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
Transcribe →We're trying to be Pokemon Champions
Apr 3001:04:28Tap to summarizeBraden, Em, and Chris convene to discuss Pokemon Champions, the new free-to-play competitive Pokemon client. Listen as they agonize over their attempts to be the very best, their hang ups with the game's current limitations, and Braden's steadfast refusal to field a Garchomp. Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
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Off the Deep End Episode 72: Breath of Fire Dragon Quarter
Apr 2301:02:57Tap to summarizeWith Adam "Borgmaster" [REDACTED] on assignment, it's up to Braden and Chris to handle the last Breath of Fire on their own. They discuss the game's divisive reputation, its unique aesthetics, and even more unique semi-roguelike structure. Is it a hidden gem that was ahead of its time or was it worthy of killing the franchise? Given that Off the Deep End is covering it, you know our feelings could go either way. Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
Transcribe →Episode 262: Like A Dragon, Touched For The Very First Time
Apr 1601:31:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode Gino, Em, and Pete play their first Yakuza game, Yakuza: Like a Dragon! We cover the game's bonkers story, classic JRPG combat, and rediculous characters. We also cover the game's ability to highlight marginalized people while also making violence the answer to almost every problem. Like a Dragon is a game of contrasts. Unfortunately, Em's two hour explanation of the rules of Mahjong had to be cut for time. However, I assure you it was riveting. Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
Transcribe →Final Fantasy Fourever: The After Years - Part 2: The Grand Final-e
Apr 901:25:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Final Fantasy IV: The After Years! We cover all of the stories after Ceodore's as well as the ridiculous ending of this game. If you were thinking "I want FFIV combat and not much else," boy, do we have the game for you! Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
Transcribe →Chariots of the Pods: Episode 16
Apr 701:58:32Tap to summarizeJoin Adam, Tyler. Jason, and Justin as they venture through Stargate SG-1. In this episode they continue deeper into Season 3 with the episodes "Pretense", "Urgo", "A Hundred Days", and "Shades of Grey". Join along as they deal with such topics as wearable RGBs, Dom Deluise, rustic romance, and why all your homies hate the Tollan. As a note, the host was nursing some kind of strep infection, and if he sounds painful that's because he was. Please consider donating to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota: https://www.ilcm.org/donate/ If you've been enjoying the podcast, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/DeepListens If you like our new art and want to commission some of your own, reach out to Tyler at tylerorbin.net
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