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 Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the success of the Mario Movie and the possibility of a Nintendo Cinematic Universe, Microsoft's war against emulation and Sony's response to UK regulators over the Microsoft Activision acquisition.
Capping off the episode, the guys review Rain on Your Parade for the Nintendo Switch. Should you pick up a copy of this Katamari-like puzzle action game featuring a cloud whose mission is to "rain on everyone's parade"? Tune in to find out.
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This Weeks Topics
Sony Cites Redfall’s Harvey Smith After Cancellation of PS5 Version in Its Response to the CMA
Do We Need a Nintendo Cinematic Universe?
Microsoft Escalates War Against PlayStation, Nintendo Emulation On Xbox Series X/S
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Sunday Apr 02, 2023
The Game Deflators E229 | Nintendo GameCube Collecting on a Budget
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss their personal experiences with the Nintendo GameCube and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $200, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal GameCube collection for new collectors and younger gamers alike. Podcast episode recorded September 2022
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Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the UK's decision to allow the Microsoft Activision acquisition, Sony winning Metacritic's top publisher award and whether or not Smash Bros Melee could get the HD treatment.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Resident Evil 4 for the PS4 and GameCube in celebration of the current gen remake.
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This Weeks Topics
PlayStation Wins 2022 Publisher of the Year Award From Metacritic
UK regulator sides with Microsoft over Call of Duty on PlayStation concerns
Random: Smash Bros. Melee HD Unlikely To Happen, According To Former Nintendo Employees
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Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are peel back the onion on the Microsoft Sony relationship and discuss what the gaming world may or may not look like if Microsoft is able to gain momentum in the gaming market. The guys also chat about the Completionist's recent buying spree for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eshops and Konami's future.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Carrion for the Nintendo Switch. A reverse horror game in which you consume the good guys, is this game worth picking up for it's current $20 price tag?
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This Weeks Topics
YouTuber The Completionist Has Preserved $23K Worth Of 3DS And Wii U Games
Bloober CEO defends Konami: 'They do know what they are doing'
Starfield exclusivity is why Sony doesn’t trust Microsoft’s promises
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Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 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 State of Premium from Premium Edition Games, 3DS and WiiU store sales, Microsoft getting Call of Duty to run on Nintendo consoles and the PS5 finally taking down the Switch in Japan.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Eldest Souls for the PS5. This souls style boss rush action game recently received a physical release, but is it worth grabbing regardless of gaming device chosen?
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This Weeks Topics
Capcom 3DS & Wii U Games Available For Just $2.99 In Final eShop Sale (US)
Microsoft 'Confident' It Can Get Call of Duty Running on Nintendo Switch
PS5 marks biggest ever month in Japan, with sales up over 450%
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Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the impatience of gamers with gaming patches, Sony potentially revealing in court what they pay for exclusives, the ousting of the Square Enix CEO and Funko giving its supplies the ET Atari treatment.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review the Vectrex 3.0 multi-cart for the Vectrex. A cart with everything you could ever want to play on the Vectrex, what did the guys think of this $50 game.
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This Weeks Topics
Feature: 50 Years Of Landmark Video Games, One Per Year, All Playable On Nintendo Switch
Sony Might Have To Reveal What It Pays For Exclusives, Court Says
Over $30 Million Worth Of Funkos Are Headed To The Landfill
Square Enix CEO Who Constantly Pushed NFT Games To Be Replace
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Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the issues with Metroid Prime and similar games being out of stock and scalped. Are Nintendo fans to blame for this recurring issue? The guys also discuss Miyamoto's comments on the next Mario video game, China likely to approve the Activision acquisition and Ukraine asking Microsoft, Valve and Sony to stop selling the Russian developed Atomic Heart in their country.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Uniracers for the Super Nintendo. A side scrolling racer laced with a Pixar lawsuit; is it worth the $15+ price tag or will you find yourself avoiding this unique video game.
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This Weeks Topics
Gamers Are Having a Hard Time Finding Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Copies
Miyamoto: Nintendo Is "Always" Working On Mario, But Isn't Ready For The Next Game Reveal Just Yet
Ukraine wants Valve, Microsoft, and Sony to stop selling Atomic Heart in the country
China Likely to Approve Microsoft Activision Acquisition
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Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan jump right into the news with rumors of the classic Pokémon games coming to Nintendo Switch online. The guys also discuss Hasbro's recent comments on how #DNDBegone affected revenue, the best video game remakes and their thoughts on the DK Oldies console refurb situation.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Dewey's Adventure for the Nintendo Wii. A motion controlled platformer with some decent artwork. Should you add it to your collection for under $10?
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This Weeks Topics
Classic Pokémon Games Rumored for Switch Online
Hasbro CEO on D&D fiasco: ‘We misfired’ on the OGL but have ‘since course corrected’
The 25 Best Video Game Remakes
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Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Phil of Phil1UpCollects and Premium Edition Games as they discuss game collecting in their respective cities, the recent Nintendo Direct and what it means for the future of the Switch, $70 Nintendo games and Microsoft calling on Nintendo and Google to help in its fight with the FTC.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Mystic Defender for the Sega Genesis. A platform action RPG released in 1990 with a cool cool story, dark disciples and moderate difficulty, is it worth picking up?
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This Weeks Topics
A Strong Nintendo Direct Also Showed Why the End Is in Sight for the Switch
Nintendo says Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s $70 price isn’t the trend going forwards
Nintendo and Google get roped into Microsoft's FTC defense
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Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the top gaming news for the week including Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo ditching E3, the future of the live service gaming industry and retro video game collecting in 2023.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review One Piece Burning Blood for the PlayStation 4. A fighting game for one of the greatest anime franchises of all time, does it deserve the mixed reviews?
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This Weeks Topics
Exclusive: Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony Won't Be Part of E3 2023
The Live-Service Game Bubble Looks Ready To Burst
The PROBLEM With Retro Gaming In 2023
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