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Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss the newest Magic the Gathering set (Forgotten Realms), the longevity of retro video games and a recent video with a man beating Dark Souls on a controller made of pizza slices.
Capping everything off, the guys provide their review of Forgotten Realms.
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Which Retro Games Hold Up Today and Haven’t Lost Their Charm?
Man beats Dark Souls With a Homemade Pizza Controller
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Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss new developments of Netflix's gaming initiatives, the opinion that Pokemon Unite is predatory monetization and the strange specs of the updated PS5 digital edition.
Capping everything off, the guys review the 35th Anniversary Mario Game & Watch. Is the $50 tag worth the nostalgia look and feel?
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Please be VERY mindful of the predatory monetization in Pokemon Unite
New PS5 Digital Edition Model Revision Coming, Weighs 300 Grams Lighter
Netflix’s gaming expansion starts with mobile
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Sunday Jul 18, 2021
Sunday Jul 18, 2021
On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss whether or not the Steam Deck will fail and if Netflix has a legitimate shot adding gaming to its service. Also part of the discussion, the guys chat about the history of the N64 controller and the reason for its design.
Capping everything off, the guys review Gex 64: Enter the Gecko for the Nintendo 64 (N64). While the market for games has spiked, this game still remains under $20. Is it worth it?
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There’s enough Steam Deck demand to take Steam’s store down
Netflix is trying to beat competitors by adding video games
Why the N64 Controller Design Was So Weird
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Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
The Nintendo Switch OLED model, a man who stole $10 million from Microsoft and the July 2021 Sony State of Play on this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast. Catch John and Ryan as they share their thoughts on Nintendo and Sony, and the area's the two gaming giants are not delivering for gamers.
Capping off the episode, the guys review Gun.Smoke for the Nintendo (NES). A currently very affordable game, but is it worth the $20 price tag?
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Nintendo Switch OLED Hands-on: We Compared It to the Original
Microsoft engineer stole $10 million by selling Xbox gift cards for bitcoin
State of Play July 2021: All trailers and complete recap
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Sunday Jul 04, 2021
Sunday Jul 04, 2021
This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John is joined by dungeon master Joel as they talk about Dungeons and Dragons, and video game addictions. An experienced DM, Joel discusses some of his planning process and favorite moments from his current campaign. The guys then dig into the topic of video game addictions along with some of the perceived benefits of gaming.
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Have you always been interested in the world of video game publishing? This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan are joined by Barry Carenza of Premium Edition Games where they discuss deeper opinions on Nintendo's E3 presentation, the publishing side of the video game industry, and some of Premium Edition Games current and upcoming projects. Closing out the episode, the guys chat about and review Demon's Tier+ on the Nintendo Switch.
A gamer since birth, Barry's work in Premium Edition Games includes management of customer service, leading the company's discord channel, interviews, promotions and assistance of managerial decisions within the company. Barry's presence can also be heard on the Nintendo Fuse podcast and Switchmania Playcast.
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Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
E3 2021 is in the books so John and Ryan are ready to discuss their thoughts on this weeks episode of the Game Deflators podcast. Hear what they thought of the event compared to 2019 and what they think will and should occur moving forward with E3.
The guys cap off the episode with a review of Plok on the Super Nintendo. Is this game deserving of its 8/10 average reviews and $28 price tag?
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Elden Ring Will Be Easier, Dev Says, But No Difficulty Options
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Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
E3 video game titles announced, controversy with the removal of the dualshock 5 and Microsoft is on its way to no longer releasing consoles in this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast. Hear what John and Ryan have to say about the first day of E3 and some of the industry movement occurring days before the start of the event.
Closing out the episode, the guys play and review Pokemon Snap for the N64. Did turning back the clock to 1999 push the guys one step closer to purchasing the newest Pokemon Snap entry?
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E3 Quietly Pulled its Official Show Trailer to Remove PS5
Xbox Will Be Built Into TVs, Xbox-Branded Streaming Devices Announced
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Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan reminisce on summers past. The guys get together to chat through some of their favorite gaming memories when on summer vacation, games they could chill out to and 10 games you should look to play during some relaxing down time. Podcast episode recorded June 2021
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Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss what they expect to happen at E3 2021 and whether or not the conference holds any relevancy beyond 2021. The guys also dig into the things we have learned about the gaming industry due to the Apple and Epic court battle, and what we may see in the hotly rumored new Nintendo Switch
Closing out the episode, the guys play and review Evil Dead Regeneration for the Xbox. Did the Game Deflators enjoy this modestly affordable title, or is just as inflated as the rest of the current gaming market?
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Nine things we learned from the Epic v. Apple trial
Nintendo Switch Pro may be revealed before E3
Why E3 Is Irrelevant & Unnecessary In 2021
Is NetherRealm's Next Fighting Game a Marvel vs. DC Crossover?
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