The Game Deflators

The Game Deflators E127 | Sega Genesis Collecting on a Budget

Part one of a multi-part series on Sega collecting, The Game Deflators discuss their personal experiences with the Sega Genesis and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $150, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal Sega Genesis collection for new collectors and younger gamers interested in the Sega Genesis console. Podcast episode recorded April 2021
 
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The Game Deflators E126 | We Interview the Original Mortal Kombat Artist

This week on the Game Deflators podcast, the guys interview the original Mortal Kombat artist, Paul Niemeyer. John and Ryan dive in deep to discuss Paul's illustrious career, stories on his life as an artist, and his thoughts on the upcoming Mortal Kombat movie.
An artist of over 30 years, Paul began his career at Bally/Midway and created art for games like Tapper, PacMan Plus, Super PacMan, Professor PacMan, TRON, Satan's Hollow, Spy Hunter, WACKO, and an endless, anonymous list of prototype games. Paul has worked on a number of gaming projects over the years, but none have been more prestigious or well know than his work on Mortal Kombat. In 1992, Paul created the final illustrations of the Mortal Kombat logo and the artwork on the cabinet, control panels, and the header for one of the most well known games in video game history!
 
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The Game Deflators Lost Episode 4 | Most Underrated PS2 Games

Do you collect video games for nostalgia, financial reasons or just pure love of gaming? Listen to the Game Deflators podcast Lost Episode 4 as John and Ryan discuss what they consider to be the most underrated PS2 games of all time. Tune in to see if any of your top PS2 games made the cut.
 
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The Game Deflators E125 | Is Sony About to Announce PS5 Backwards Compatibility

This week on the Game Deflators podcast, the guys dive into some recent news regarding Sony patents that has fans clamoring about future PS5 backwards compatibility with the PS3, PS2 and PS1. John and Ryan also discuss the possibility of PS3 and PS4 batteries limiting long-term video game preservation on their respective consoles as well as the recent opening of a sealed Nintendo 64 DD.
To cap off on this weeks episode, the Game Deflators play and review Rez Infinite for the PS4. This game is currently available for free in the PlayStation store and had a limited print run several years back. Listen in to find out if the Rez is worth your time.
 
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PS3 DRM Kills Digital Games: Report
Is PS5 Adding PS3, PS2, and PS1 Backward Compatibility? New Sony Patent Has PlayStation Fans Speculating
Rare, never-opened Nintendo 64 Disk Drive dev kit gets opened for the first time
Wait, GameStop sells GPUs now?
 
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The Game Deflators E124 | New PlayStation VR 2 News is Out

This week on the Game Deflators podcast, the guys are pretty excited for the new information on PSVR 2 in addition to the 10 free games coming to PlayStation. John and Ryan also discuss John's recent Magic the Gathering, and Dungeons and Dragons pickups along with a Descent into Avernus campaign update.
To cap off on this weeks episode, the Game Deflators review Umihara Kawase Fresh for the Nintendo Switch. This rubber band-like hook platformer has some relatively mixed reviews, but is the game worth the $15 tag?
 
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PSVR 2 release date, price, new controllers, leaks and latest news
Play at Home 2021 update: 10 free games to download this Spring
Apple’s Cook, Other Executives to Testify in Fortnite Trial
 
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The Game Deflators E123 | The Future of Bethesda Video Games

This week on the Game Deflators podcast, the PS5 is the fastest selling hardware platform in US history, we have confirmation that Bethesda games aren't coming to PS5, and original Nintendo Switch prototype images leak online.
Also on this weeks episode the guys review Mutant League Football for the Sega Genesis. The guys played the reboot of MLF on the PS4 a few episodes prior. What did they think of the original?
 
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PS5 Fastest Selling
Bethesda Games on PS5
Nintendo Switch Prototype
 
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The Game Deflators E122 | Gameboy Collecting on a Budget

Part two of a three-part series on Gameboy collecting, The Game Deflators discuss their personal experiences with the Gameboy and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $150, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal GB collection for new collectors and younger gamers interested in the Gameboy. Podcast episode recorded March 2021
 
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The Game Deflators E121 | Super Nintendo Switch Rumors and E3 Canceled

This week on the Game Deflators podcast, Pokémon Direct, new Nintendo Switch rumors (Including release year) and the cancelation of an un-person E3 are on the minds of the Game Deflators.
Also on this weeks episode the guys review Splatoon for the Nintendo Wii U. Part of an underrated system with minimal adoption, Splatoon has found its way into becoming a successful franchise for Nintendo. What did the guys think of its beginnings?
 
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Super Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Direct
E3 Canceled
 
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The Game Deflators E120 | Is the Nintendo Switch Being Neglected

This week on the Game Deflators podcast, Nintendo Direct, Nintendo's lack of innovation, and the Mortal Kombat movie trailer take center stage in the gaming world, and the Game Deflators list of topics.
Also on this weeks episode the guys review Sayonara Wild Hearts for the Nintendo Switch. This game comes in with an under 2 hour story, is it worth the current $30 tag?
 
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Nintendo Switch Neglected
Mortal Kombat Movie
 
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The Game Deflators E119 | PS5 Has Controller Drift Issues

PS5 Drift, Apex Legends Mobile and playing the same video game forever take the spotlight on this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast.
The guys also mix things up for the inflation deflation game of the week to discuss two games they recently beat, Resident Evil 4 and Gris. Do these classic games in their respective genres live up to their price-point? 
 
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Playing the same games forever
PS5 Drift
Apex Legends Mobile
 
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