The Game Deflators
The Game Deflators are a couple of gamers from Phoenix Arizona that are obsessed with video games dungeons and dragons, and all things nerdy. Check out their weekly episodes for gaming news, discussions and video game reviews.
Episodes
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the rumors of an upcoming Nintendo Direct which will feature GameCube remasters of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and F-Zero. The guys also chat over what video games they are playing and the culture of review bombing.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Toy Story 2 for the N64. Is it worth picking up this licensed 3D platformer?
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This Weeks Topics
Nintendo Leaker Teases Big GameCube Games for the Switch
Rumour: Nintendo preparing a Nintendo Direct for next week
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Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss their thoughts on the 2023 Summer Games Fest, a new survey about console ownership amongst female gamers and the most recent shenanigans from their Dungeons and Dragons Strixhaven Campaign.
Capping off the episode, the guys review the Lies of P demo for the PS5. Is this Bloodborne copycat a game you should be picking up day 1 September 2023?
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This Weeks Topics
The big games, reveals, and trailers from Summer Game Fest 2023
Xbox Games Showcase 2023: Leaks, Rumors, and Predictions
Data Shows Most Switch Owners Are Women, Gamers React Poorly
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Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent firing of an Activision employee after following protocol, a rare Mega Drive game that sold for big money, Pathfinder's OGL and how the guys pick their next video game to play aka the Netflix effect.
Capping off the episode, the guys review Sega Marine Fishing for the Sega Dreamcast along with the fishing reel peripheral. Is the OG arcade fishing game and reel combo worth adding to your collection?
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This Weeks Topics
Activision Blizzard Fires World of Warcraft Game Designer for Making Fun of Corporate Greed
A rare Mega Drive game has sold for nearly $10,000
Pathfinder creator shares “final draft” of DnD OGL rival
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Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan chat about their Strixhaven Dungeons and Dragons campaign, the DMCA notice from Nintendo for Dolphin emulator, Sony's recent failures in its showcase and Microsoft's tit for tat response to PlayStation video games.
Capping off the episode, the guys review the physician edition of Rack N Ruin for the Nintendo Switch. Copies are still available from Premium Edition Games at https://premiumeditiongames.com/products/rack-n-ruin-standard-edition Is this top down arcade shooter-like game one to add to your collection?
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This Weeks Topics
Microsoft Makes Clear That a Dozen PlayStation Showcase Games are Also Coming to Xbox
PlayStation's new console is already being roasted by angry fans
Dolphin emulator Steam release delayed indefinitely following Nintendo DMCA notice
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Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan chat with the most famous artist you've never heard of, Paul Niemeyer, to continue discussions about Paul's career and recent works with Premium Edition Games. Listen in as they dive into his work with Pop Cap games, Eagle Games and more.
Capping off the episode, Ryan provides his first impression analysis of the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch. Is the game worth the $70 price point, or is it just a Breath of the Wild clone?
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Sunday May 14, 2023
The Game Deflators E235 | Snowboarding Video Game Triple Threat Throwdown
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan pit three snowboarding video games against once another to determine which pone sits atop the Mario podium. Tune in to get their thoughts on 108- Snowboarding, SSX Tricky and Snowboard Kids 2. Be sure to comment with your vote for which game you think is best of the three..
Podcast episode recorded September 2022
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Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent comments made by Xbox boss Phil Spencer, Sony's decision to close studio PixelOpus and Red Fall developers getting slammed on social media.
Capping off the episode, the guys review Kinetica on the PS2. Is this futuristic racer worth the 8/10 hype?
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This Weeks Topics
Redfall Developer Gets Mocked For The Game’s Terrible Launch
Phil Spencer: "We're not in the business of out-consoling Sony or out-consoling Nintendo"
PlayStation Shuts Down Concrete Genie Dev Amidst Continued Pivot To Prestige
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Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss Sony PC ports, hoarding of digital release video games and why the recent CMA blocking of the Microsoft Activision acquisition makes sense.
Capping off the episode, the guys review Kirby and the Rainbow Curse on the Wii U. Is this stylist focused game creeping up in value worth your hard earned dollars?
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This Weeks Topics
The Reason Regulators Blocked Microsoft's Activision Deal Makes No Sense
Redfall retail boxes have "60 FPS" listed on the back so Bethesda put a notice sticker to clarify
Sony confirms more PC ports are coming, because it's making a ton of money
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Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan provide their thoughts on the new Mario Bros movie, news of future Nintendo Movies to be, Microsoft's rumored unhappiness with Xbox and how Sony changed the gaming industry.
Capping off the episode, the guys review Super Black Bass for the SNES. A simple leisure fishing game for a classic console. Is it still worth the $5 price point?
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This Weeks Topics
More Nintendo Movies Are Coming After The Super Mario Bros Movie
Rumor: Microsoft is Reportedly Not Pleased With the Current State of Xbox
With God of War, Sony Changed Blockbuster Video Games Forever
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Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Premium Edition Games and Nintendo Fuse where the discuss the recent Series 6 Direct from Premium Edition Games, a new Sony handheld compatible with PS5, US Senators seeking unredacted documents from Sony and Nintendo escalating its war on creators.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Tenchu Z for the Xbox 360.
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This Weeks Topics
Insider Believes PlayStation Q-Lite Handheld Should Cost Around $200
US Senator asks Sony CEO to reveal PlayStation’s game exclusivity deals
Nintendo Escalates War On Popular Zelda YouTuber Behind Multiplayer Breath Of The Wild Mod
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