
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 300 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesGamesLeisure | |||

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Consume Me! We played a semi-autobiographical game made by one of Em's classmates from NYU that's a little bit Warioware, a little bit management simulation, and a lot of young adult issues. We discuss the g... more
In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff discuss Chocobo Racing! We cover the game's odd placement in the pantheon of kart racers, it's ...unique controls, and it's distinct item system. This game also opens the Chocobo spinoff ga... more
The crew of Adam, Tyler, Jason, and Justin are back watching Stargate SG-1 with the episodes, "Need", "Thor's Chariot", "Message in a Bottle", and "Family". Join them as they discuss the consequences of our own actions, little grey men, nukes, child ... more
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Level Devil. We cover whether the game is a kaizo or a rage game, how enjoyable the game is to play without an audience, and how much slapstick comedy is too much slapstic comedy. Is Level Devil a whoopie cu... more
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I appreciate the sheer amount of content that I can sit through since I listen to a lot of podcasts, but the rotating co-hosts can be either fine or annoying to listen to depending on who it is. Slightly harshly worded, but I still like listening to most of them.
What drew me to Deep Listens is how they handle their bigger games. Instead of having a number of episodes in a row deal with the same large game, they take breaks and revisit their progress every so often. For example their series on Final Fantasy XII started in September of 2018 and they've had two episodes on it since. Meanwhile they discuss all sorts of other games and they're often pretty insightful and explain their feelings and thoughts on games pretty entertainingly.
I also like how eac... more
You know you can trust Gino as he's down on Super Mario Sunshine.
The analysis is super interesting and the hosts are hilarious! Definitely a worthwhile listen!
I've been extremely impressed with this show so far, and I really hope it continues. I pretty much listen to every episode the day it comes out
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This series centers around video games, providing a distinctive book club-style analysis of one game with each episode. Engaging discussions not only cover the mechanics and design elements of the selected titles but also explore their literary and philosophical underpinnings. The hosts strike a balance between insightful critique and humor, making the conversations both entertaining and informative. Regular segments include discussions on gameplay experiences, themes within games, and the impact these games have on broader societal issues.
Particularly noteworthy is the format which encourages listeners to join in on the exploration of the games being discussed, fostering a sense of community among fans. This approach allows for deep dive... more
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