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Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss news about Phil Spencer backing Microsoft employee benefits, Bungie layoffs and the Day Before beta.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Mario Wonder for the Nintendo Switch. This is the newest release from the Mario franchise, but with a new twist. Is it worth your attention?
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This Weeks Topics
Xbox's Phil Spencer hailed as "GOATED" for reversing Microsoft's plan to take away its employees' free Game Pass subscriptions
Bungie tells Destiny fans ‘We know we have lost a lot of your trust’ amid layoffs, delays
The Day Before Beta Only Available to Those Who 'Volunteer' For Developer Fntastic
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Sunday Oct 29, 2023
Sunday Oct 29, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the secret cow level in Diablo 4, the impact AI could have on the gaming industry and Google's beta for Google Play on PC.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators conclude spooky month with a review Home Sweet Home on the PS4. A VR compatible horror game with a short but sweet story; but should you pick it up?
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After slaying 666 cows, Diablo 4 player makes major breakthrough in the hunt for the secret cow level
‘Video games are in for quite a trip’: How generative AI could radically reshape gaming
Google Play Games for PC is getting support for 4K and some console game controllers
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Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Premium Edition Games to discuss the recent Premium Edition Games Fall Direct. Hear what the Premium team has coming up, learn about some of the behind the scenes work and find out why they are able to do modern retro the right way. Also on the episode, Barry provides his initial thoughts on Mario Wonder, and the trio discusses the end of physical media at several big box stores and the doom it could spell for physical video games moving forward.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators continue their trek through spooky month with a review of House of the Dead 2 & 3 for the Nintendo Wii. Should you go through endless quarters, or should you just pick this arcade classic to play at home?
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Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent announcement recent comments by Xbox boss Phil Spencer extending an olive branch to gamers and what this could mean long term, the story of a Wii U console being sold in 2023, Mario's new voice actor, complaints on the PS5 slim and collecting goals.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Luigi's Mansion: Dark moon for the Nintendo 3Ds.
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This Weeks Topics
Phil Spencer extends olive branch to PS5 players as Xbox Activision Blizzard deal closes: "You are welcome here - and will remain welcome"
In The Year 2023, One New Wii U Was Sold
Nintendo Has Revealed Mario's New Voice Actor
PS5 Slim Is A Lot Smaller Than We Thought
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Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent announcement for Animal Crossing LEGO sets, the shuttering of 3DS and WiiU online services in 2024 and a fun story about a WWE star who paid others to play Elden Ring. Also on the episode, the guys discuss recent events in their Strixhaven Dungeons and Dragons campaign.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Castlevania IV for the Super Nintendo. Wildly considered one of the greatest games of all time, should you grab an original cart or one of the remake releases?
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This Weeks Topics
Nintendo Confirms Lego Animal Crossing Collab
Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS online services will shut down in April
WWE’s Randy Orton Paid Someone $1,000 To Level Up His Elden Ring Character
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Sunday Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent departure announcements of Sony's Jim Ryan and Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya, a possible strike by voice actors against gaming companies and an alleged ransomware hack on Sony.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Silent Hill 2 from the PS3 HD collection. Considering the cost of the PS2 version, is the HD remaster worth picking up instead?
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This Weeks Topics
PlayStation Portal Pre-Orders Have Reportedly Sold Out In Japan Across All Retailers
All Of Sony Systems’ Allegedly Hacked By New Ransomware Group
Fortnite maker Epic Games is laying off 16% of its workforce, impacting 870 people
Voice actors vote overwhelmingly to approve a strike: 'It’s time for the videogame companies to stop playing games'
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Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Darren Hupke of 32 Bit Library to discuss the recently leaked Microsoft emails, what an acquisition of Nintendo would look like and the golden era of RPGs.
Also on this episode, the Game Deflators chat with Darren about his retro game books via 32 Bit Library. Pick up a copy of Darren's books today and connect with him on social media @32BitLibrary
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This Weeks Topics
Phil Spencer has been actively trying to acquire Nintendo, says it would be “a career moment”
The Elder Scrolls VI will skip PS5 and isn’t coming until at least 2026
The Biggest Revelations From the Microsoft Xbox Leaks
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the controversial decision by Unity to charge developers and hosts, Nintendo and Sony games revealed for September and the One Piece live action. Also on the episode Ryan talks about his first 16 hours of Starfield.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Tom Raider III for the PS1. With the new HD remasters coming to Nintendo Switch, does the original PS1 version still hold up?
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Unity's self-combustion engine | This Week in Business
Nintendo Direct September 2023: Everything Announced
All the biggest announcements from PlayStation’s new State of Play
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Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss their personal experiences with the Nintendo Wii and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $200, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal Wii collection for new collectors and younger gamers alike. Podcast episode recorded May 2023
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Sunday Sep 03, 2023
Sunday Sep 03, 2023
This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan celebrate 250 episodes. On this episode they discuss the future longevity of Disney's Lorcana, Starfied reviews and Super Mario Wonder.
Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators revisit Monster in My Pocket for the NES and The Simpsons Road Rage fort he PS2. Should you have picked these games up when they were initially reviewed?
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This Weeks Topics
Starfield Metacritic Score Falls, No Longer 2023's Highest-Rated Xbox Game
SAG-AFTRA requests approval to strike against video game companies
'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' makers explain new gameplay — and the elephant in the room
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