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 Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
October sales figures show the Nintendo Switch is alive and well, graphics cards are slated to still be non-existent in 2022 and new data shows that PS5 gamers are playing more third party titles than first in this weeks episode of the Game Deflators podcast.
Capping off the episode, John and Ryan play some Super Punch-out!! for the SNES. How has the game held up over the years and is it still worth buying at a cool $27?
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October 2021 NPD: Nintendo Switch outsells Xbox and PlayStation
Graphics card availability likely won't improve until late 2022 — here's why
PS5 Owners Don’t Play Sony’s First-Party Games
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Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Nintendo trolls us with their next console release date and is the consumer backlash of their online expansion pak working? Hear what the Game Deflators think the next console will be, and if gamers are just expecting too much from Nintendo's online service.
Also, this week John interviews John Roo of Retro Room Games to discuss his indie Gameboy releases and upcoming title, Elland: The Crystal Wars, an unreleased Dune video game for the GBA.
Tying everything together, the guys play some Rygar on the NES for this weeks inflation deflation game of the week. Is this game worth the $14 tag?
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Nintendo To Continue To Improving Switch Online Following Backlash
Warner Bros. fighting game roster leak reveals Harley Quinn, Shaggy, and more
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Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
The next Nintendo online console and Warner Bros fighting game have potentially been leaked, Apple makes bold claims and PlayStation PC is now a reality on this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast.
Capping off the episode, the guys finish up spooky month with Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem for the Nintendo GameCube. Eternal Darkness is highly reviewed, but is it worth the price in today's GameCube market?
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Sony creates 'PlayStation PC,' strengthening its relationship with PC gaming
Warner Bros. fighting game roster leak reveals Harley Quinn, Shaggy, and more
Apple says it competes with PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo in sign of gaming importance
Next Nintendo Switch Online Console Potentially Leaked
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Sunday Oct 24, 2021
The Game Deflators E154 | Will We Ever Get GTA 6?
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss recent uproar from an Epic Games decision, the results of a recent scratch test for the Nintendo Switch OLED model, and fan concerns over GTA 6.
Capping off the episode, the guys continue spooky month with ZombiU for the Nintendo Wii U. A financial failure and WiiU launch title, is this video game worth the $5 it demands?
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GTA 6 Fans Are Starting to Lose Hope Following Today's News
Epic Games Faces Staff Uproar Over Ending Popular Time-Off Policy
Switch OLED Model Rates 2 Out Of 10 On Screen Durability Scratch Test
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Monday Oct 18, 2021
The Game Deflators E153 | Rumors of a PS5 Pro and Critical Role Video Game
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss the Critical Role video game, the reason for the recent price increase of Nintendo's online services, and the premature rumors of a PS5 Pro.
Capping off the episode, the guys continue spooky month with Friday the 13th for the NES. Considered one of the worst games on the NES, does this horror game deserve a second chance from gamers?
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Critical Role Video Game in Early Development
Nintendo Leaker Suggests Pricing Of Switch Online's Expansion Pack Could Be Tied To "Licensing Costs"
New PS5 Wii U-Style Controller Potentially Leaked
PS5 Pro: Release date, price, specs and more rumors
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Sunday Oct 10, 2021
Sunday Oct 10, 2021
This week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast the guys sit back and have a chat with the voice of our childhood, Kyle Hebert. Kyle is known for iconic roles such as Ryu from Street Fighter, adult Gohan and the narrator of Dragon Ball Z and Kiba from Naruto.
Also this week, John and Ryan discuss Metroid Dread, Apple's record profits from gaming sales and comments from Jim Ryan of Sony on where he wishes the gaming industry was.
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Articles:
Nintendo's Switch Exclusive Metroid Dread Is Already Being Emulated On PC
Apple made more profits in video games than Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo combined
PlayStation Boss Wants Change He's Not Willing To Make
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Sunday Oct 03, 2021
The Game Deflators E151 | Scary Games at a Scary Price
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Kuon, Haunting Ground and Obscure are likely a little more well known by gamers due to their high price tags, but are the games actually scary? Catch this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast were John and Ryan play a bit of these three horror video games for the PS2.
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Sunday Sep 26, 2021
The Game Deflators E150 | Was September‘s Nintendo Direct the Best of 2021?
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss September's Nintendo Direct. Hear their opinion on the cast of the upcoming Super Mario movie, their favorite trailers and the recently announced N64 and Sega Genesis games coming to Switch.
Capping off the episode, the guys end Simpson's month with The Simpsons Skateboarding on the PS2. At $16 the game is considered one of the worst titles to ever hit the PS2. Are the critics right?
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Nintendo Will Still Release NES & SNES Games For Base Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers
US government investigates CEO Bobby Kotick over Activision Blizzard allegations
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Sunday Sep 19, 2021
The Game Deflators E149 | Are N64 Games Coming to Nintendo Switch?
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss the rumors of N64 games hitting the Nintendo Switch, further details on the PS5 heatsink fiasco and the controversial news surrounding China's limitation of 3 gaming hours per week for children.
Capping off the episode, the guys round the corner of Simpson's month with Kruty's Super Fun House on the Super Nintendo. With stellar reviews and a $16 price point, this game is sure to be worth it, right?
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Nintendo 64 Classics Finally Coming To Switch, Says Insider
The Saga Behind The New PS5's Heatsink, Explained
China sets up platform to police gaming firm violations
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Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and special guest Chris, The Old Ass Retro Gamer as they discuss the recent PlayStation Showcase, the results of Epic Games' court battle with Apple, and the long-term value of Sony's Insomniac acquisition vs Microsoft's Bethesda acquisition.
Capping off the episode, the guys head into the middle of Simpson's month with Road Rage on the PS2 and GBA. Not as well revered as some Simpson's games, is this Crazy Taxi clone worth the fare?
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Articles
Epic Wins Big Fortnite Lawsuit Against Apple
Sony buying Insomniac Games was so much smarter than Microsoft buying Bethesda
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