The Game Deflators

This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan take a break from the standard gaming news discuss some of the more obscure news of the week. A look into the competitive Tetris scene and the new third playstyle, the Queen's golden Wii (we laughed too), and likely the creepiest video game easter egg you've ever scene in a gaming podcast episode of the weird, interesting and obscure.  To take...

This week on the Game Deflators podcast, Sony games on the Xbox, a potential Metal Gear Solid announcement coming from Konami and the recent release of the Mortal Kombat Movie. As a special inflation deflation for the week, John and Ryan share their thoughts on the Mortal Kombat movie to let you know if it is worth watching.   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com  ...

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   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us a...

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, Profe...

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.   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter ...

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...

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 Ninten...

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 thin...

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   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.co...

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 d...

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?   Want more Game Deflators c...

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?    Want more Game Deflators content?...

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   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www...

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, th...

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 th...

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...

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 N...

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 202...

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...

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?...

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...

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.   Find us on Social Media Twitter  @GameDeflat...

Kadabra is available for Pokemon players after 20 years, Microsoft is still trying to figure out Game Pass monetization and the Game Deflators discuss a recent list of the 14 weirdest things in video game instruction manuals you probably didn't know. To cap off the episode, the guys play Kirby Superstar Saga for the Super Nintendo in this weeks inflation deflation game of the week.   Want more Gam...

Scalpers everywhere are making big profits off the PS5 and Series X/S, hackers want Capcom to pay up and is it time for Assassin's Creed to end? This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss some of the more controversial topics in gaming today, and their position on the matters may surprise you.   To cap off the episode, the guys play Blinx for the Xbox in this weeks inflation de...

PS5 consoles are bricking, Xbox consoles are shutting off at random, and Nintendo sits by contemplating its next Mario Bros game. This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss some of the recent issues gamers have experienced with next gen consoles and provide their opinion on whether or not you should purchase the new PS5 or Xbox Series X/S.   Top cap off the episode, the guys pl...