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Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the Summer Game Fest and what is exciting them the most, the Netflix gaming showcase and Microsoft's potential for dominating the video game landscape.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Mischief Makers for the N64. A cult classic platformer with with a cute robot character, should you shake shake this game into your collection at the near $40 price tag?
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The biggest announcements from Summer Game Fest Live
Netflix shows off Sonic Prime and an impressive lineup of indie games
Microsoft is planting the seeds for cloud gaming supremacy
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Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent Sony State of Play, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Mega Drive Mini 2, and the crushing story of PC gaming collectors being duped in excess of $100,000 in forgery purchases.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Kid Chameleon for the Sega Genesis. A platformer with branching levels little forgiveness, is this affordable title worth your time?
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Pokemon Scarlet And Violet: Everything We Know And Want
Everything announced at Sony’s new State of Play
Sega Reveals Mega Drive Mini 2, And Here Are The Games Confirmed For It So Far
Retro Game Collector Accused Of Selling $100,000 Worth Of Intricate Forgeries
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Sunday May 29, 2022
Sunday May 29, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss PS5 sales comparisons to PS4, news regarding PlayStation games coming to PC moving forward, and the latest on Microsoft's Xbox streaming device.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review BMX XXX for the PS2. Clouded in controversy and not a widely sold game, how does this Dave Mira-like game play?
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PlayStation says half of its releases will be on PC and mobile by 2025
PS4 Sold 6 Units A Minute, PS5 Is Selling Nearly 1,000
Exclusive: Microsoft continues to iterate on an Xbox cloud streaming device codenamed 'Keystone'
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Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are somewhat surprised to learn that EA is looking to be acquired or merge with another organization. Who could possibly acquire them and why? The guys also chat about the closure of some Nintendo eshops, Sony's view on multiplatform games, and remarks an original Halo team member has made about the TV show.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Bionic Commando for the NES. Listed as one of the consoles top 20 games, where does it stand with the Game Deflators?
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PSA: It's The Final Countdown For 3DS And Wii U eShop Credit Card Payments (North America)
Sony’s CEO says Bungie acquisition marks ‘a major step forward in becoming more multiplatform’
Halo co-creator reacts to TV series: 'Not the Halo I made'
Report: EA Looking To Sell Or Merge
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Sunday May 15, 2022
Sunday May 15, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan have a discussion on the graded games industry, including a class action lawsuit again Wata Games. The guys also chat about leaked Silent Hill images and recent news surrounding Sega.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Manhunt for the PS2. Surrounded by controversy due to its graphic and violent gameplay, is the game even worth piking up?
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Silent Hill leak seems all-but-confirmed by Konami DMCA strike
Sega Announces Strong Financial Results; Teases New Games, Remakes/Remasters, & More
Skyrocketing Retro Game Price 'Manipulation' Controversy Goes To Court
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Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Premium Edition Games as they discuss the workplace issues in Nintendo, the 2022 video game hall of fame class and the latest news around Premium Edition Games.
Capping off the episode, the guys review Yoshi's Crafted World for the Nintendo Switch. With this video game slowly dipping in price, is now the time to pick it up?
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Reggie Fils-Aimé Weighs In On Nintendo Worker Exploitation: ‘This Isn’t The Nintendo I Left’
Ex-Nintendo President Talks Regrets And Mother 3
Ocarina of Time headlines Video Game Hall of Fame class of 2022
Click Here to buy from Premium Edition Games
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Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss an alleged leak of the upcoming Super Mario movie which includes character analysis and the plot in its entirety. Will the movie fail? The guys also chat about concerns surrounding Starfield and updates on Final Fantasy 16.
Capping off the episode, the John and Ryan play Odddorld Soulstorm for the PlayStation 5. Released in 2021, this game now retails for ~$20. If you missed in on PlayStation+, should you pick it up?
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'Sonic 2' Becomes the Highest Grossing Video Game Movie in U.S. History
Rumor: Super Mario Bros. animated movie details leaked
Final Fantasy 16 Is in the 'Final Stages of Development'
Starfield is too big for its own good, says former dev
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Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss recent news on the lives of contract and part-time Nintendo employees, Sony following Microsoft with in-game advertisements in video games and Netflix putting a greater presence into the gaming arena.
Capping off the episode, the guys play Blazing Lazers for the TurboGrafx. Another title pre-loaded into the TurboGrafx mini, is it worth picking up on the original hardware?
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Report: Netflix Doubles Down On Games As Stock Plummets
Sony reportedly plans to put ads in PlayStation games
Nintendo Of America Criticized Over Treatment Of Part-Time And Contract Workers
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Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss advertisements in video games and if it's good for the consumer, the fallout of developers allowing their games on Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, and recent news on stream banning in China
Capping off the episode, Ryan gives his thoughts on the recent Sonic movie. Is the film worth the price of admission?
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Subscriptions are the future - but nobody agrees on the details | Opinion
Report: Future Xbox Games Might Have Ads, Tech's Being Developed
China bans livestreams of unapproved videogames
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Sunday Apr 10, 2022
Sunday Apr 10, 2022
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss a heavy dose of PlayStation with recent information on the upcoming PSVR2, John's experience playing the PS5 since he purchased one and a recent review from former Sony exec Jack Tretton reveals his wishes for more support of the PS Vita.
Also on this episode the guy's play and review Garfield Kart: Furious Racing on the PS4 and the Uncharted movie.
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Dev: PS VR2 Controllers Could Be the Best in This Generation; Foveated Rendering Is a Smart Addition
Former PlayStation US boss wishes Sony had supported Vita more
Your first look at the next Dungeons & Dragons Magic: The Gathering crossover set
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