The Game Deflators

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent controversy surrounding Battlefield 2042, the removal of the WiiU and 3DS stores, and the effects these removals will have on Pokémon. Capping off the episode the guys play Absolver on the PS4. Drawing some comparisons to Dark Souls, should you shell out $30+ dollars for this video game.   Want more Game Deflators content? Fi...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast the guys are joined by John Roo of the The Retro Room Games to discuss the recent Nintendo Direct, Retro Room updates and gaming piracy.   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter  @GameDeflators Instagram  @TheGameDeflators Facebook  @TheGameDeflators YouTube  @The Game Deflators   Articles Mi...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast the guys discuss the acquisition of Bungie by Sony and the recent changes Microsoft with be making for Game Pass and Xbox Live. Capping off the episode, the guys provide their initial review of Pokémon Legends Arceus. Having received generally positive, but mixed reviews, is this game worth a pickup?    Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegam...

Nintendo DS is one of the most innovative handheld consoles in gaming history. This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss their personal experiences with the Nintendo DS and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $150, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal Nintendo DS collection for new collectors and younger gamers interested in the handheld console. Podcast episode recorded...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast the guys discuss Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, what it could mean for Microsoft's future plans in the console hardware business, and their relationship with Sony and Nintendo. Capping off the episode, the guys play Captain Commando on the Super Nintendo. This beat 'em up has a hefty price tag, but when compared to other games in the...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast Sony denies increasing PS4 production, an updated PlayStation patent might not be what it seems and rumors are milling about for new games on the Nintendo Switch. Capping off the episode, the guys play Deep Rock Galactic on the PS4. This space mining dwarves first person shooter has been well received, but what did the Game Deflators think of the $30 price t...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan dive in on some of the hottest gaming news to start the year. Mario Kart 9 is under development and will have a new twist, PSVR 2 specs are out, and fans fight back against NFTs in a recent Sega polling. Capping off the episode, the guys play Day of the Tentacle. Originally released for PC, this point and click adventure often hits top 100 gami...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Nintendo Fuse and Premium Edition Games to talk shop, Pokemon Arceus, the gaming trends they want to see end in 2022 and select their New Games Resolutions for the year. Also on this episode, Ryan provides his long awaited review of Super Mario Odyssey. After pestering him for months, what did Ryan think about this highly...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan do a year-in review of the games they played in 2021 for both the inflation deflation gaming reviews and personal gaming. Hear which games made for a good or bad experience, and what they guys felt was their personal game of the year.   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter  @G...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan have a conversation around studios taking further steps towards accessibility in gaming. The guys also talk about the recent rumors around a new Twisted Metal game for the PS5, the worst rated games of 2021 and disappointing news about Smash Bros. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review some of the recent standard rotation sets for Magic...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss their thoughts on the 2021 Game Awards and if it met expectations along with the winners, snubs and video game trailers shown at the event.  Capping off the episode, the guys review It Takes Two for the PS4. The title officially won game of year, so the Game Deflators needed to see what all the hype was about.   Want more Game Deflators...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss Take Two's recent lawsuits of smaller companies, Activision's disinvitation from the 2022 Game Awards + predictions, and the news of a new PlayStation subscription being in the works. Capping off the episode, the guys review Star Fox 2 for the Super Nintendo. Originally a canceled title from the mid 90s, this game was eventually release...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the current and past sales figures of the big three console makers, patents for mobile PlayStation peripherals, the ultimate video game of all time, and engineer thoughts on the Nintendo Wii. Capping off the episode, the guys review Slime World for the Sega Genesis. Originally a title for the Lynx, this game has skyrocketed in value ove...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Premium Edition Games as they discuss their top 5 Nintendo Switch games, receive the latest news around Premium Edition Games and chat about their favorite Nintendo console designs. Capping off the episode, the guys review Quest Arrest for the Game Boy. Created by John Roo of The Retro Room Games, Quest Arrest is proof th...

October sales figures show the Nintendo Switch is alive and well, graphics cards are slated to still be non-existent in 2022 and new data shows that PS5 gamers are playing more third party titles than first in this weeks episode of the Game Deflators podcast. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan play some Super Punch-out!! for the SNES. How has the game held up over the years and is it still wor...

Nintendo trolls us with their next console release date and is the consumer backlash of their online expansion pak working? Hear what the Game Deflators think the next console will be, and if gamers are just expecting too much from Nintendo's online service. Also, this week John interviews John Roo of Retro Room Games to discuss his indie Gameboy releases and upcoming title, Elland: The Crystal Wa...

The next Nintendo online console and Warner Bros fighting game have potentially been leaked, Apple makes bold claims and PlayStation PC is now a reality on this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast. Capping off the episode, the guys finish up spooky month with Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem for the Nintendo GameCube. Eternal Darkness is highly reviewed, but is it worth the price in tod...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss recent uproar from an Epic Games decision, the results of a recent scratch test for the Nintendo Switch OLED model, and fan concerns over GTA 6. Capping off the episode, the guys continue spooky month with ZombiU for the Nintendo Wii U. A financial failure and WiiU launch title, is this video game worth the $5...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss the Critical Role video game, the reason for the recent price increase of Nintendo's online services, and the premature rumors of a PS5 Pro. Capping off the episode, the guys continue spooky month with Friday the 13th for the NES. Considered one of the worst games on the NES, does this horror game deserve a se...

This week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast the guys sit back and have a chat with the voice of our childhood, Kyle Hebert. Kyle is known for iconic roles such as Ryu from Street Fighter, adult Gohan and the narrator of Dragon Ball Z and Kiba from Naruto. Also this week, John and Ryan discuss Metroid Dread, Apple's record profits from gaming sales and comments from Jim Ryan of Sony on where...

Kuon, Haunting Ground and Obscure are likely a little more well known by gamers due to their high price tags, but are the games actually scary? Catch this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast were John and Ryan play a bit of these three horror video games for the PS2. Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter  @GameDeflators I...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss September's Nintendo Direct. Hear their opinion on the cast of the upcoming Super Mario movie, their favorite trailers and the recently announced N64 and Sega Genesis games coming to Switch.  Capping off the episode, the guys end Simpson's month with The Simpsons Skateboarding on the PS2. At $16 the game is co...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss the rumors of N64 games hitting the Nintendo Switch, further details on the PS5 heatsink fiasco and the controversial news surrounding China's limitation of 3 gaming hours per week for children. Capping off the episode, the guys round the corner of Simpson's month with Kruty's Super Fun House on the Super Nint...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and special guest Chris, The Old Ass Retro Gamer as they discuss the recent PlayStation Showcase, the results of Epic Games' court battle with Apple, and the long-term value of Sony's Insomniac acquisition vs Microsoft's Bethesda acquisition. Capping off the episode, the guys head into the middle of Simpson's month with Road Rage on t...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators Podcast catch John and Ryan as they discuss the sealed games market and the corruption running rampant throughout, the reduced PS5 heat sink, Nintendo released GB and GBC games on Switch and more. Capping off the episode, the guys start of Simpson's month with Hit and Run on the PS2. Reviewed well in the past, has this game held up to the test of time?...