
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!
Deep Listens
21h ago
In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Final Fantasy Unlimited. We watched all 25 episodes of this oft forgotten TV series and, boy, do we have takes. Learn the history of this forsaken show, marvel at the lack of plot, and look out for the return of a familiar villain! We wrap up by placing Final Fantasy Unlimited on our Ranking of Fantasies!
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Deep Listens
1w ago
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss BOSSGAME The Final Boss Is My Heart. We cover the game's religious and trans metaphors, outstanding combat system, and helpful accessibility options.
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Deep Listens
2w ago
In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss from chapter 6 to the end of Final Fantasy XV. We cover how the game's story goes off the rails, the disappointing set piece battles, and the big conclusion of FFXV. We wrap up by placing FFXV on our Ranking of Fantasies!
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Deep Listens
3w ago
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss World of Goo! We cover the game's goo-based metaphors, fun physics puzzles, and level design restraint.
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Deep Listens
1M ago
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the end of the 2023 NBA season, the NBA CHAMPION DENVER NUGGEST, the Kings, the neverending drama Philly (war never changes), and 2024 season predictions.
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Deep Listens
1M ago
In this episode Gino and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss the first 6 and a half chapters of Final Fantasy XV. Unfortunately Jeff was sick and could not make the recording. We cover the game's combat, baffling story choices, and MMO style quests. This game is just so strange.
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Deep Listens
2M ago
We dip into the Patreon and/or Other Supporters Bucket and pull out a quintessential Neo Geo Pocket Color RPG from the age of first gen Pokemon clones. And just to fill time, we also cover the entire history of an obscure American microcomputer series which wound up in the Game Boy Color. Somehow.
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Deep Listens
2M ago
In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-. and Jeff Rud discuss Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV. We discuss the story and history of this anime series, how essential the plot is to FFXV, and how many mediocre FFXV properties there are. We finish up by ranking Brotherhood: FFXV on our Ranking of Fantasies!
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Deep Listens
2M ago
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss The Case Of The Golden Idol! We discuss the game's novel puzzles, early 90s art style, and fun plot!
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Deep Listens
3M ago
We've plunked down thousands of very real American dollars, just trust us, to have a look at the mythical saga of dragon panzers. Did Team Andromeda single handedly rescue the Sega Saturn from its ignoble fate while vaulting over rival Sqauresoft? Of course they did, that's why there's a Sega Saturn 2.
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