Deep Listens

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. Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal 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

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em dip their feet into CRPGs with Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire! We discuss the game's many mechanics, well-written script, and fun story. We also horrify a special guest by guessing what happened in PoE 1! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

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.  See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

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!   Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal   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

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! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

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.   See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank   Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/   Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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    

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Chex Quest, Chex Quest HD, and Cap'n Crunch's Crunchling Adventure! We discuss the odd history of cereal games, cereal itself, and the terrifying quality of Crunchlings. We also steal ZombiePie's bit and do a food review! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-. and Jeff Rud discuss Final Fantasy III. We discuss the game's story up until the from the flooded world to the end of the game, the bogus final dungeon, and rank FFIII on our Ranking of Fantasies! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal 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

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em are joined by Billy Rothert, one of the original hosts of the Deep Listens podcast to celebrate the 200th main-series episode! We catch up on what Billy has been doing the last few years, take listener emails, and then settle in to discuss Dave The Diver! Thanks to all of our listeners who wrote in and for all the folks over the years who've tuned in! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

They of Off the Deep End Infamy are joined once again by Em Palladino to discuss Dragon Age II's back half, in addition to the dubious merits of its downloadable content. Spoilers for a relatively recent anime thing happen at the 1:35:00 mark and run for about five minutes. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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  

In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and Braden "ArbitraryWater" -REDACTED- discuss SIGNALIS! We cover the game's improvement on PS1 era survival horror mechanics, unique look, and very engaging story. We also talk about The King in Yellow a whole lot! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-. and Jeff Rud discuss Final Fantasy III. We discuss the game's job system, historical placement in the series, and its story up until the flooded world! Check out the current Ranking of Fantasies here: bit.ly/deepfinal 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  

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Gorogoa! We discuss the game's unique puzzle mechanics, potential story, and how we would implement the game's mechanics if we had to code the game! Pete lost power in the middle of the show so there's more developer talk than normal! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

In this episode Gino, Em, and Pete discuss the Super Mario Bros Movie! We try our best to analyze this completely edge free movie that is desperately trying not to say anything. We conclude by giving our definitive Italian and Polish rating of the film! Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

In this episode Gino and Pete are joined by special guest Jess "VoidBurger" O'Brien to discuss Cruelty Squad! We cover the game's intentionally off-putting aesthetic, commentary on capitalism, and fun, gross gameplay. You can find Jess's work at https://twitter.com/VoidBurger, https://www.youtube.com/voidburger, https://www.patreon.com/Voidburger, and https://www.twitch.tv/voidburger Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

The Mistress of Games herself, Em Palladino, joins us as we assess one of the more controversial RPGs of the 2010s. Some say it's the best Dragon Age by a mile. Others say it was the harbinger of the downfall of BioWare. Who's in the right? Let's discuss, as we talk the game's production as well as its first act. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

In this episode Gino and Em are joined by their spouses Jen and Daisy to answer a grab bag full of questions! Relatedly, you people do not know how to act around guests! What the heck were these questions!? Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Kingdom Hearts 3! We discuss the... plot. You know the part I mean. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

The Off The Deep Endists Go Deutsch in a comprehensive(?) overview of beloved(?) game developer Piranha Bytes. If you like Gothic, Elex, and Risen, we're sorry. Or not. See the entire Off The Deep Ends ranked list at http://bit.ly/otderank Find OTDE's theme music and more at https://supersex-420.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Kingdom Hearts 3! We discuss the mechanics and Disney worlds exclusively in this episode. Next episode will cover the... plot. Please consider donating to the National Network of Abortion Funds: abortionfunds.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