The Game Deflators E373 | Our Games of the Year Are NOT What You Expect

In this episode of the Game Deflators podcast, hosts Jon and Ryan dive into their latest game pickups, including the cult favorite Sky Gunner and a stack of retro gaming books. They also share fresh updates from their Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, highlighting new character arcs, unexpected encounters, and the chaos their parties have stirred up.

From there, the conversation shifts to their favorite games of the year—what stood out, what fell short, and which titles earned a spot on their personal lists. To wrap things up, they take on another round of the inflation‑deflation challenge, this time putting the holiday oddity Daze Before Christmas under scrutiny to see whether its current market price is naughty or nice.

00:00 Introduction to the Game Inflators Podcast
02:17 Game Pickups and Recent Acquisitions
06:21 Dungeons & Dragons Updates and Campaign Recaps
12:18 Homebrewing D&D Campaigns and Storytelling Techniques
18:14 The Role of AI in Game Mastering
26:06 Game Reviews and Recommendations
28:40 The Plucky Squire: A Charming Adventure
30:59 Games of the Year: A Reflection on Favorites
40:39 Looking Ahead: New Games Resolutions
47:29 Elder Gamers: A 92-Year-Old Champion
51:59 Magic: The Gathering's New Casual Format
56:42 Exploring Days Before Christmas Game
01:03:21 The Lack of Christmas Games
01:10:05 Looking Ahead to New Year's Games

 

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Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

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