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Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the top gaming news for the week including GoldenEye multiplayer and controller mapping, the recent Bethesda Microsoft showcase, Dungeons and Dragons OGL, and the lead voice actor of Fire Emblem getting shafted out of his Divine Edition of the video game by GameStop.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi for the Sega Genesis. A classic platforming hack and slash title from 1990, does this video game do enough to avoid being called inflated?
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This Weeks Topics
Everything announced at Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct
New PlayStation Patent Would Punish Toxic Players and Reward Others
Dungeons & Dragons Scraps Plans to Update Its Open Game License
Fire Emblem Engage’s lead voice actor frustrated at GameStop as didn’t fulfil his Fire Emblem Engage Divine Edition pre-order
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Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by voice actor Mark Whitten. Known for his roles as Kyojuro Rengoku in Demon Slayer, Kaedehara Kazuha in Genshin Impact, and many other video game and anime properties, Mark shares his experiences in the entertainment industry and his love of video games. John and Ryan also chat with Mark about video game to TV/Film adaptations like The Last of Us and nostalgic gaming memories.
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Sunday Jan 15, 2023
Sunday Jan 15, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss a recent story of a gamer who "swatted himself", Nintendo's dominance in Japan and Nvidia and Google joining the fray in the Microsoft Activision acquisition battle. The guys also chat over the long-term value of retro game boxes and manuals as carts and discs alike begin to die off.
Capping off the podcast episode. John and Ryan review Spiderman for the PS1. A classic action adventure game from the 2000s, does it still hold up today?
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This Weeks Topics
Teenager, 17, accidentally pocket dials 911 while playing tactical shooter video game where he said: 'I killed two people' - prompting cops to swarm his home
Nintendo has now dominated Japanese sales for its 18th year in a row
Google And NVIDIA Join Sony To Complain About Microsoft’s Activision Deal
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Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the shutting down of Google Stadia and the implications it could have towards gamers in the future. The guys also chat over the potential increase in video game process moving forward and recent reports of the original Final Fantasy 7 getting voice acting for PC mods.
Capping off the podcast episode, the guys review 3D Lemmings for the PS1. A classic puzzle game at an affordable price, but is it worth it?
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This Weeks Topics
Google Stadia is shutting down soon, so transfer your games and saves while you can
Pay More to Play: Why Video Game Prices Could Rise in 2023
Final Fantasy 7 original is about to become fully voice-acted
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Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Roo of The Retro Room to discuss the games they are looking forward to in 2023, Retro Room updates and their new games resolutions. Each year John and Ryan select one or more games that they have never beaten with the goal of completing it by the end of the year. Listen in to hear their selections.
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Sunday Dec 25, 2022
Sunday Dec 25, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss where they see the Nintendo Switch going in 2023 and predict the release of the next Nintendo console. Additionally, they discuss Microsoft's complaints of four PlayStation exclusives and Microsoft's recent patent for in-game advertising.
Capping off the podcast episode, the guys review Shadow Master for the PS1. An ATV first person shooter from the late 90's with a lot of hate. Did it truly deserve the criticism.
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This Weeks Topics
Microsoft confirms that Sony has blocked these 4 games from hitting Xbox forever
Microsoft Files Patent for Displaying Personalized Ads in Games
The State Of The Nintendo Switch In 2022
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Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Premium Edition Games to discuss a few Premium Edition games updates and gaming trends that need to end in 2023 - from studio consolidation to gaming announcements, hear what the guys had to say.
Capping off the podcast episode, hear which games the group selected for their respective game of the year.
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Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the newest news on the Microsoft Activision acquisition as a new twist has come up in the form of a lawsuit . Also on this episode, Steam doesn't care about special deals with Microsoft, Game Awards 2022 winners and games we were hyped to see at TGA.
Capping off the podcast episode, the guys review Space Hulk for the 3DO. A unique tactical first person shooter, is the difficulty spike as bad as people say it is?
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This Weeks Topics
The Game Awards 2022 results: All the winners
FTC sues to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Gabe Newell: Steam Isn't Interested in Agreements Like Xbox's Nintendo Call of Duty Deal
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Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan debate Nintendo's protection of its IPs and fair use rights. Also on this episode, a discussion on gaming reviews, video game award shows and Microsoft's actions towards online gaming toxicity.
Capping off the podcast episode, the guys review the Ghost in the Shell for the PlayStation 1. A unique mech combat game based on the cult classic anime, is this game worth playing through its 12 missions?
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This Weeks Topics
Nintendo Says It ‘Cares’ About Smash Bros. Fans As Tournament Dispute Continues
Kojima teases his new game some more
Xbox Bans Almost 5 Million Accounts, Takes Other Actions Against Gaming Toxicity: Reshaping The Gaming Community
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Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan continue their discussion on the poorly developed Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games, and dive into recent news on the Microsoft Activision Acquisition, China curbing video game addiction, the Golden Joystick Awards and documents that share the PS6 release date.
Capping off the episode, the guys review the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Collection for the PlayStation 5. A compilation of classic TMNT games, is it worth picking up if you own the originals?
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This Weeks Topics
Discussion: Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2022 winners
PS6 Release Date Will Be After 2027, Suggests Sony Document
China claims youth gaming addiction resolved
Report: Feds 'Likely' To Fight Microsoft's Purchase Of Activision Blizzard [Update]
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