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 Feb 07, 2021
The Game Deflators E118 | Gameboy Advance Collecting on a Budget
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Part one of a three-part series on Gameboy collecting, The Game Deflators discuss their personal experiences with the Gameboy Advance and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $150, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal GBA collection for new collectors and younger gamers interested in the Gameboy Advance. Podcast episode recorded November 2020
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Monday Feb 01, 2021
The Game Deflators E117 | Why is Amazon Failing in the Video Game Industry
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Epic games is now a bigger search than Nintendo, scalpers are still running rampant and Amazon continues to fail in the gaming industry on this week's episode of the Game Deflator's podcast. This week John and Ryan have a great time discussing their recent pickups and go down the rabbit hole that is Magic the Gathering.
To cap off the episode and keep up with the excitement of the NFL playoffs, the Game Deflators go for it on fourth and gore and play Mutant League Football for the PS4. Is this reboot of the retro classic worth the $10 tag?
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Amazon is failing
Joy Con Drift Lawsuit
PS5 and Xbox scalping
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
The Game Deflators E116 | Is the Gaming Community Toxic?
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Retiring e-sports players, Joy Con Drift and the dangers of a toxic gaming community on this week's episode of the Game Deflator's podcast. This week John and Ryan look at gaming from a different lens, for better or worse.
To cap off the episode and keep up with the excitement of the NFL playoffs, the Game Deflators tackle some Blitz the League 2 on the PS3. In what seems to be the last game of the Blitz era, how well does this Madden/Blitz hybrid play out?
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ZooMaa Retires
Joy Con Drift Lawsuit
Toxicity in Gaming
Monday Jan 18, 2021
The Game Deflators E115 | Nintendo is Crushing PS5 and Xbox
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Nintendo is crushing the competition, Ubisoft is slated to develop an open-world Star Wars video game and Sony has a new patent on this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast.
To cap off the episode keep up with the excitement of the NFL playoffs, the Game Deflators tackle some Blitz 2000 on the N64. This classic arcade football game is now 20 years old, but has it withstood the test of time?
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New PS5 Feature
2020 Console Sales
December Sales of Video Games
Ubisoft Open-World Star Wars Video Game
Monday Jan 11, 2021
The Game Deflators E114 | 4K Nintendo Switch Leaked?
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan have a discussion around Microsoft's history of riding the coat tails of Sony and Nintendo. Also on the episode, a recent look at some firmware code reveals yet again that a new Nintendo Switch is on the horizon. Will we hear anything soon?
To cap off the episode, the Game Deflators jump into NFL Playoff mode and play some Tecmo Bowl for the NES. Is the game worth the $10 tag?
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New XBOX Controller
Microsoft Dismantled PS2
Microsoft tried buying Nintendo
4K Nintendo Switch
Monday Jan 04, 2021
The Game Deflators E113 | Gaming Disappointments and Trends to End in 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
This week on the Game Deflators #podcast, John and Ryan are closing out 2020 by looking forward to 2021 gaming. The duo talks about the video games they are looking forward to in 2021, gaming trends that need to end in 2021 and the most disappointing gaming news of 2020. not to be outdone, the guys discuss Apples Recent Purge of the top 1500 gaming apps and Google roadmap for Stadia
To cap off 2020, the Game Deflators play some RoboCop 3 for the Sega Genesis. This game has shot up in value the last several years, but has the game aged well for its new asking price?
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Anticipated Games for 2021
Disappointments of 2020
App Store Gaming Purge
Google Stadia Roadmap
Monday Dec 28, 2020
The Game Deflators E112 | Our Top 5 Video Games of 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan jump into the financial aspects of gaming with discussions around the industry's growth and lawsuits by shareholders against CDPR. Additionally the guys give their initial thoughts on the KFConsole while chalking out their top Inflation Deflation video games of 2020. What made the cut for this year's list and what video games does duo plan to play in 2021?
To cap of the episode, the Game Deflators play Maid of Sker for the PS4. What do the guys have to say about this 2020 survival horror video game? Catch the video game review at the tail-end of the episode.
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KFC Console
Investor Sues Cyberpunk 2077
Video Game Industry Growth
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Sunday Dec 20, 2020
The Game Deflators E111 | Are Cyberpunk 2077 Fans Unrealistic
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
This week on the Game Deflators #podcast, John and Ryan discuss the recent comments from Doug Bowser regarding next gen hardware, the unrealistic expectations of Cyberpunk 2077 fans and their recent pickups.
To cap of the episode, the duo plays another classic title, Mega Man X for the Super Nintendo. What do the guys have to say about Capcom's blue wonder and is it worth the $24 for a loose cart?
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No Nintendo Switch Pro
Unrealistic Expectations of Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk Devs Angry
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Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
This week on the Game Deflators #podcast, John and Ryan dive into the winners of the 2020 Game Awards and the trailers revealed during the event.
To cap of the episode, the duo takes a look back at 2020 and their favorite games played during the year. What made the cut and why? And of course who can forget the beloved Inflation Deflation Game of the Week? This week John and Ryan take to the skies in Balloon Fight for the NES. Is this classic video game worth the $22 price tag?
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Sunday Dec 06, 2020
The Game Deflators E109 | Dungeons and Dragons All Day Every Day - Part2
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan are talking Dungeons and Dragons. Since the last episode on Dungeons and Dragons, John has gotten the itch to DM and Ryan sheds some light on the world of being a dungeon master. The guys also provide their opinion on playing D&D with friends in a virtual setting in this special follow-up episode.
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