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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
A Google developer goes to war with video game streamers, Pachter says Nintendo isn't smart, and Xbox sells out in Japan. All this and more on this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast.
Also on this week's episode, John and Ryan set off for Dinosaur Island on the Blue Stinger in this week's inflation deflation game of the week. Is this odd video game on the Sega Dreamcast [Blue Stinger] worth the $25 tag?
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10 Franchises We Need on PS5
XBOX Series Sells Out in Japan
Nintendo Isn't Smart
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Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Phil Spencer comments on the future of Bethesda games, GameStop is getting a cut of Xbox digital sales, and Nintendo takes down a member of the adult entertainment industry in a wild week of gaming news.
Also on this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan play Extermination for the PS2 for this week's inflation deflation game of the week. Does the Resident Evil-esque game get the job done for the survival horror genre, and is it worth the $14 price tag?
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Future of Bethesda Games
GameStop Microsoft Partnership
Nintendo Takes Down Adult Entertainer
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Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
A Dreamcast mini has been mentioned, GameStop and Microsoft have a new partnership, and the Game Deflators jump into some indie retro gaming as they interview Alex and Eric of Two Scoop Games to discuss their upcoming title, Kick Bot. To cap off the episode, John and Ryan play Super Mario Strikers on Nintendo Game Cube for this week's inflation deflation game of the week.
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Dreamcast Mini
GameStop Microsoft Partnership
Download Kick Bot Demo
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Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Celebrating their 100th podcast episode, The Game Deflators are joined by their podcasting friends for a trivia showdown. Which gaming podcast will take the title of Last Gaming Podcast Standing in a fun banter filled episode of friends?
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Other Podcasts on Episode
Grief Burrito
The Game Tenants
Sega Saturn Shiro
Next to Nothing
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Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Part three of a four-part series on PlayStation collecting, The Game Deflators discuss their personal experiences with the PlayStation 3 and create their third starter kit. Budgeting $200, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal PS3 collection for new collectors and younger gamers interested in the PlayStation 3.
To broaden the scope of selection within the budget, John takes on a nostalgia over collectible approach with loose games while Ryan goes all in with CIB games. Whose video game selections will reign supreme? You decide.
Also in this episode, the guys discuss Microsoft's recent acquisition involving Bethesda Games and what it means for the company moving forward.
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Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Some analysts believe the PS5 will sell 200M units, Sony showcases more PS5 games along with apologizing for the botched PS5 pre-orders, and bots have purchased all the 30 series GPUs in one of the most scrambled video game weeks in recent memory. This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan dive deep into these crazy topics and tie it into how companies and retailers should handle the pre-ordering woes consumers face consistently.
To cap off the episode, the guys play MTV's Celebrity Death Match for the PlayStation 2. If you are a 90's kid, you won't want to miss out on this week's inflation deflation game of the week.
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Articles
Sony Announcements
PS5 to Sell 200M Units
Nvidia 3080 Bots
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Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Xbox Series S pricing has been revealed, PlayStation hits 25 years of age, the PS5 has an upcoming showcase and Nintendo wants developers preparing for 4K on the Switch. In what was a heavy news week, the Game Deflators tie all of the recent announcements for the upcoming generation of gaming into what could spell the end of Gamestop as we know it. Additionally, John and Ryan dig deep into their souls and come to terms with Nintendo being one of the most predatory gaming companies.
To cap off the episode, the guys play Prince of Persia on the NES for this week's inflation deflation game of the week. Considered a great cinematic platformer for its time, does this game hold up to the $25 price tag for a loose cart?
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Articles
Xbox All Access
Gamestop Payment Plans
Gamestop Closing More stores
PlayStation 25 Year Anniversary
Nintendo Switch 4K
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Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Many video games are getting upgrades on the PS5 and Xbox Series X, Prince of Persia is rumored to be getting a remake and Nintendo continues its questionable practices with limited releases of Mario Kart, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Game & Watch and Super Mario 3D World Switch. In this podcast episode, The Game Deflators go all in to discuss video game remakes, upgrades and remasters, and the video games they would like to see remade this upcoming generation.
Capping off the episode the guys play and review Prince of Persia of Persia: The Sands of Time for the inflation deflation game of the week. Is this Assassin's Creed predecessor one you should add to your collection?
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Upgraded Games on PS5 and Xbox Series X
Prince of Persia Announcement
Limited Nintendo Mario Releases
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Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Part two of a four-part series on PlayStation collecting, The Game Deflators discuss their personal experiences with the PlayStation 2 and create their second starter kit. Budgeting $150, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal PS2 collection for new collectors and younger gamers interested Sony's best selling console.
To broaden the scope of selection within the budget, John takes on a nostalgia over collectible approach with loose games while Ryan goes all in with CIB games. Whose video game selections will reign supreme? You decide.
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Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Epic is being sued by Coral Castle, the XBOX Series S is reportedly clocking in at just 3.9 teraflops and what are the unique benefits to mobile, PC and console gaming? This week on the Game Deflators podcast John digs into the week's hottest stories alongside @Daniecae and @MrGreenElite of The Next to Nothing Podcast.
Rounding off the episode, the trio of gamers play a classic in Doom for the Super Nintendo. With so many ways to play this epic video game, is it worth the $30+ tag to own a loose cart?
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Coral Castle Lawsuit
Xbox Series S at 3.9 Tflops?
Mobile, PC and Console Gaming
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