The Game Deflators

This week on the Game Deflators #podcast, John and Ryan discuss the newest member of the Half-Life franchise, Alyx. Additionally, the next game genre on Hideo Kojima's list is out. What could it be? You thought we would forget, didn't you? The duo takes their chances on the field of glory in Saturn Bomberman. Is this $300+ video game worth the price tag? You might be surprised.   Social Media Twit...

If the title of this episode is of any indication, this week on the Game Deflators #Podcast, John and Ryan discuss the nominees for #TheGameAwards 2019. Who will take the crown of Game of the Year, Best Action Game, Best Musical Score and just about every other gaming award you can think of? To go alongside this discussion, the guys talk about data usage on Google Stadia, and Sony's minor acquisit...

This week on the Game Deflators #Podcast, John and Ryan discuss the new #Pokemon Sword and Shield. The reviews are out, is this the best Pokemon Game of all time? Also, the rumor mill is talking. Do we have a new BioShock being released for next gen consoles? Of course there is more news than this to discus *cough* Sonic Movie *cough*. Tune in to learn the rest. Top cap off the episode, as always,...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan get political once again, and chat about gaming curfews in China while simultaneously celebrating #BlackFriday! It's an odd week of #gaming news and the Game Deflators are here to talk about it. Top cap off this great #episode, the guys take some time to review the newest #game they have ever played on the show. That's right folks, the guys se...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan mourn the loss of #Playstation Vue. Okay not really, and neither is anyone else. What does this recent news mean for the #gaming giant? Also in the news, as they were in the last several weeks, #Blizzard! Listen in this week to hear what else just isn't going their way. To cap off the episode on the right side of 50, the duo completes #spooky...

This week on the Game Deflators #Podcast, John and Ryan celebrate their 50th episode! Of course the party doesn't stop there. #PlayStation5 is coming and the duo is way too excited. John and Ryan have decided to rattle off the Top 5 exclusives they want to see hit the #PS5 next generation. To add to this milestone episode, John discusses his completion of Suikoden 2 (Finally...right?) while Ryan t...

Listen in on the third lost episode of the Game Deflators podcast. On this early episode John and Ryan play Two Crude Dudes on the Sega Genesis as well as  the remake on the Nintendo Switch. Which version is superior?   Twitter  @GameDeflators Instagram  @TheGameDeflators Facebook  @TheGameDeflators YouTube  @The Game Deflators

This week on the Game Deflators #Podcast, to celebrate all of the PlayStation 5 news, John and Ryan rank their personal Top 5 PS4 games in the history of the console, for this weeks "Impromptu Power Poll". Listen in to see who made the cut and why. The duo also decides to jump into the fray and discuss the current situation between Blizzard and the rest of the world.  Top cap off Episode 49, jokes...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan go from having an amazing time testing out the #AppleArcade and #Vectrex #Arcade to playing quite possibly one of their worst #videogames in the history of the Game Deflators #podcast. They say that a lot... so maybe it isn't that bad? Outside of terrible #gaming, the duo discusses some recently completed games, the slashing of #Playstation No...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan celebrate the podcast's one year anniversary in the most bizarre way possible. Rather than discuss the big news like #LastofUs2, #MarioKartTour or even the remake of #LegendofZelda #LinksAwakening, the guys dive into one of the most unique gaming systems in history. That's right folks, this week the Game Deflators play GCE's #Vectrex #Arcade S...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss the the new Apple Arcade and VENN network for gaming. Where do they see these new gaming products going? The guys also chime in on Bioware's most recent gaff as they begin the process of stripping down Anthem even further. To cap of the episode, the guys join Jack Skellington in Nightmare Before Christmas for the PS2. Hey, if Walmart a...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss the upcoming closure of 200 GameStop stores. What does this mean for the future of retail gaming? The guys also jump into discussions on the EA Cloud Gaming Beta and the issue with all these new subscriptions. Don't worry, we're annoyed too. Lastly on the news docket, Tokyo Game Show is here! We've already seen Project Resistance and a...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan enter the crime riddled world of Streets of Rage before taking on Shredder and the Foot Clan in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Hyperstone Heist. But wait, there's more! The guys add Cyborg Justice to the fray to make this week's episode a classic triple threat match. Which game will reign supreme in the Game Deflators' 90's Beat Em Up Showdown?...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the triumphant but not really triumphant return of Telltale Games! What's the deal and are we going to see some more Walking Dead titles? The guys also discuss the Rocket League black market and the moves Epic is making to take down Valve and Steam. To cap off the episode, John absolutely destroys Ryan in Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss titles from the Nintendo Indie World at Gamescom 2019 and which ones they are looking forward to checking out the most. The duo also slices into the remastered Yakuza series, and the equally satisfying screenshots of Final Fantasy VIII remastered. To cap off the episode, John shows his colors as he bashes Star Wars Rogue Squadron for th...

The Game Deflators attended Game On Expo and loved it! Hear what John and Ryan had to say about their experience at Arizona's premier gaming event. Ryan also updates us on the current landscape of TI (DOTA Internationals) before John goes head first into the most recent PlayStation 5 rumors. Will the guys make a bold release prediction? The Game Deflators cap off their night conducting music for B...

Is Nintendo even going to release a next gen console? On this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan chat about the future of Nintendo and their impact on revitalizing the handheld video game market. In other news, loot boxes are now being compared to lottery ticket as the odds of winning may become available in 2020. To cap off the episode, the duo gets down with Chop Chop Ma...

Microsoft is hiring members of the God of War design team? What do they have up their sleeves? On this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan chat about the PlayStation 5's price point, increases in Sony pricing and video game based TV shows on Netflix. The guys also cap off Spider-month and play Marvel's Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4. Is it worth the price? Who are we kiddi...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan are taking a dive into gaming culture outside of the US. The duo discusses Chinese video game regulations and the companies that indirectly support them. Slinging into additional topics, the guys provide updates on "Joy-Con Drift". A lawsuit was opened and Nintendo all the sudden jumped to action. Is the drift fixed? John and Ryan...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan are slinging webs in Ultimate Spider-Man for the Nintendo Gamecube as they continue spider month. What were their thoughts on the ultimate of all spider-man games? ... allegedly To round things off, the guys chat about the most recent Playstation 5 VR updates, "Joy-Con Drift", the length of video games and... what is this... anoth...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan continue Spider Month and get radioactive playing Spiderman and Venom in Maximum Carnage, for the Sega Genesis. The guys also chat about a slew of games they picked up, and are currently playing. Also on this episode, the duo discusses Dr. Mario World and the new Nintendo Switch Lite. Is the Switch Lite worth the $200 price point;...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast, not only do the guys have some pretty neat pickups and new games they are playing; they also discuss EA's philanthropic efforts in the indie gaming industry (are they though?), the state of malls taking in the video game community, and of course, an opinion piece on Sony becoming Nintendo Jr. To finish things off, the Game Deflators are swingin...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast, the guys have a great time discussing tons of recent pickups including Hollow Knight, Spiderman and Pre-orders of Collection of Mana and Neverwinter Nights Switch. In addition to their great pickups, John and Ryan discuss the takeover of subscription based services, augmented reality games, and the future of gaming in 8K To finish things off, t...

On this week's episode of the Game Deflators podcast, the trio provides their thoughts on what will be revealed at E3. Were their suspicions correct? The guys also can't help but talk about Gamestop's recent plummet in the stock market, Google Stadia and the delay of Shenmue 3. To cap things off, the Game Deflators dance their way through the one and only, Samba De Amigo. Did they enjoy the Wii ve...

This week on the Game Deflators podcast, John, Ryan and James dive into the newest trailer for Death Stranding and discuss the newest Pokemon game, Pokemon Sleep. No that is not a typo... The guys also try their hand at the one and only, Simpsons Wrestling for the PlayStation 1. We'll be up front here, the game sucks. How bad does it suck? Listen to find out.   Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @Th...