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 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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Weekly Hyperlinks
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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Articles
'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
The Game Deflators E180 | Nintendo Under Scrutiny for Employee Treatment
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
The Game Deflators E179 | Sonic 2 Movie Review and Ads in Video Games
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
The Game Deflators E178 | Will PSVR2 be Worth Buying
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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Articles
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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Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss the some of the best April Fools 2022 jokes the gaming industry had to offer, John's recent experience picking up a PS5 and the future or lack-there-of for E3.
Also on this episode the guy's play Star Tropics on the NES and Nintendo Switch. Listen in to catch their thoughts on this classic yo-yo wielding title.
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Articles
Abandoned Developer Responds to Cancellation Rumors
The Best April Fools' Jokes From The Gaming Industry
E3 2022 Is Officially Cancelled
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Sunday Mar 27, 2022
The Game Deflators E176 | Is Nintendo’s IP Protection Going Too Far?
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
Sunday Mar 27, 2022
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss the recent takedown of the Mario 64 clear guide, Gran Turismo 7 backlash and news surrounding Sony's answer to Game Pass.
Also on this episode the guy's play War Gods on the N64. Listen in to hear what the Game Deflators had to say about this great value Mortal Kombat.
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Nintendo requests takedown of scans for 1996 Super Mario 64 strategy guide from Internet Archive
Sony to Unveil PlayStation Subscription as Soon as Next Week
Gran Turismo 7: An update from Polyphony Digital
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Sunday Mar 20, 2022
The Game Deflators E175 | Super Nintendo Collecting on a Budget
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss their personal experiences with the Super Nintendo and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $150, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal Super Nintendo collection for new collectors and younger gamers interested in one of the greatest consoles of all time. Podcast episode recorded February 2022
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Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent news surrounding Russia taking steps to legalize piracy for video games and movies, word of a newly leaked Xbox console and the newest features for Nintendo Switch online.
Capping off the episode the guys review Pieces on the SNES. An actual puzzle based puzzle game, this title commands $30+. Did the Game Deflators have fun with this unique Atlus game, and is it worth the price?
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Articles
New Xbox Console Possibly Leaked
Russia Reportedly Legalises Piracy of Games, Movies, and More
Nintendo Switch Online Gets Three Long Overdue Features
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Sunday Mar 06, 2022
The Game Deflators E173 | Is 2022 the Year of the Nintendo Switch
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast the guys discuss recent news surrounding gaming companies pulling out of Russia, Mario Kart 10 and the masterful year ahead for the Nintendo Switch. Ryan also provides an update on his progress with Elden Ring and John give his final thoughts on Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Capping off the episode the guys review Pro Wrestling on the NES. Considered once as a top 100 video game of all time, the guys discuss their experience with this classic title.
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Nintendo gamers in Russia just got locked out of digital game purchases
Mario Kart X Leaked by Nintendo Insider
Nintendo's Switch is about to hit its prime
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