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Sep 17, 2023
Sep 17, 2023
1hr 25 sec
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the controversial decision by Unity to charge developers and hosts, Nintendo and Sony games revealed for September and the One Piece live action. Also on the episode Ryan talks about his first 16 hours of Starfield.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Tom Raider III for the PS1. With the new HD remasters coming to Nintendo Switch, does the original PS1 version still hold up?
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This Weeks Topics
Unity's self-combustion engine | This Week in Business
Nintendo Direct September 2023: Everything Announced
All the biggest announcements from PlayStation’s new State of Play
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Sep 10, 2023
Sep 10, 2023
41 min
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss their personal experiences with the Nintendo Wii and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $200, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal Wii collection for new collectors and younger gamers alike. Podcast episode recorded May 2023
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Sep 3, 2023
Sep 3, 2023
1hr 12 min
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan celebrate 250 episodes. On this episode they discuss the future longevity of Disney's Lorcana, Starfied reviews and Super Mario Wonder.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators revisit Monster in My Pocket for the NES and The Simpsons Road Rage fort he PS2. Should you have picked these games up when they were initially reviewed?
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This Weeks Topics
Starfield Metacritic Score Falls, No Longer 2023's Highest-Rated Xbox Game
SAG-AFTRA requests approval to strike against video game companies
'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' makers explain new gameplay — and the elephant in the room
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Aug 27, 2023
Aug 27, 2023
1hr 10 sec
This week on a special episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John is joined by fellow dungeon master Joel as they talk about D&D miniature painting, process and techniques, campaign story telling on the fly, and how to handle players who are frequently MIA in your campaign. The guys also dig into their recent gaming pickups and what they are playing.
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Aug 20, 2023
Aug 20, 2023
51 min
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss Embracer Group's decision to close gaming studios, 200+ Xbox games being lost to the closing of the 360 store, playing Magic the Gathering on a budget and early reviews of Starfield hitting the web.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Dynowarz for the NES. A platformer with not a lot to offer, but is it fun enough to justify the under $10 tag?
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Embracer Group will do a “global review of the existing pipeline” of games in effort to “optimise return on investment”
Starfield's first 'review' score has arrived unexpectedly early, and it's strong
Analysis: More than 220 digital games will disappear when the Xbox 360 Store closes
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Aug 13, 2023
Aug 13, 2023
42 min
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss their time at the 2023 Game On Expo, recent video leaks of a PS5 slim and the Magic the Gathering heist at Gen Con.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Silver Surfer for the NES. A painstaking scrolling shooter you likely didn't know existed and now wish we didn't bring to your attention. Should you still give it a shot?
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Brazen Heist of ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Cards Rattles Board Game Convention
This new video gives a better view of the new PS5
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Dethroned as Best Game of 2023
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Aug 6, 2023
Aug 6, 2023
58 min
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss how the next Nintendo Console will be good for last gen video games, the current crazy status of Magic the Gathering sets and how infinity Ward is outing Call of Duty cheaters.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Mario is Missing for the NES. An educational video game made popular in the early 90's, is it worth finding or should it me left missing?
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Call of Duty Now Flags Cheaters In The Kill Feed, In Real Time
The Weirdest Console, With The Worst Resident Evil 4 Port, Is Getting Emulated
Magic: The Gathering Crossing Over With Fallout, Final Fantasy, and More
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Jul 30, 2023
Jul 30, 2023
48 min
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss whether or not a new Nintendo console is a necessity, the recent Square Enix and Microsoft Partnership, and Xbox revenue expectations for 2024.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Sega Bass Fishing for the Sega Dreamcast. Similar in nature and price to the recently reviewed Sega Marine Fishing, does is either one superior to the other?
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC Basically Unplayable Without an SSD
Developers and Analysts Sound Off: Does the Next-Gen Nintendo Switch Need to Happen in 2024?
Xbox Expects Record Breaking Revenue in Q1 FY24 After Starfield Launch
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Jul 23, 2023
Jul 23, 2023
1hr 7 min
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss how the acquisition of Call of Duty is a positive for current Microsoft studios, the Barbenheimers of the video game world and the recent spike of pirated games in Russia. Also on the episode the guys discuss the recent One Piece trailer and their gaming pickups.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Donkey Kong Country 3 for the Nintendo Gameboy Advance. DKC3 has some general improvements over the SNES version, but while gaining a few items, it loses many others. Is it still worth picking up versus it's SNES counterpart?
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The FTC Hits the Brakes on Xbox's Activision Blizzard Merger Trial Set for August
Before Barbenheimer, There Was Doom Eternal And Animal Crossing
69% of Russian gamers are pirating after Ukraine invasion pushback
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Jul 16, 2023
Jul 16, 2023
1hr 11 min
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the outcome of Microsoft's fight with the FTC and the possible response Sony could have towards the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Additionally the guys discuss the percentage of retro video games "nearing extinction", video game preservation/accessibility and the baffling pricing of Nintendo video games.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Mario Golf Advance Tour for the Gameboy Advance. This game comes to the tee as a golf simulator but what makes this game good is not golf. Listen in to find out more.
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This Weeks Topics
Federal appeals court rules Microsoft can close its Activision merger
FTC Trial: Nearly 1 Million Documents Couldn't Catch Xbox Saying it Would Make Call of Duty Exclusive
Study finds around 87 percent of games are unplayable without resorting to piracy, scavenger hunts, or travelling to an archive
Gaming fans are baffled by Nintendo pricing
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