The Game Deflators

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John is joined by Will of the PlayStation Ain't Dead Podcast, and highly popular PS2 Ain't Dead Facebook group, as they discuss the Nintendo lawsuit against emulator Yuzu, Insomniac's response to the recent Sony layoffs and the likely demise of the PSVR 2. John and Will also provide their review of the new Netflix live action series of Avatar: The Last Airb...

This week on a special episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John is joined by fellow dungeon master Joel as they talk about playing D&D online, rules disputes and social issues, and whether or not playing level 20 characters is worth the hype. The guys also dig into their recent gaming pickups and what they are playing.   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan jump into a discussion about the recent podcast episode featuring XBOX boss Phil Spencer. The guys talk about the ongoing Microsoft multiplatform speculation and even a handheld XBOX. John and Ryan also look back at their Best Buy experiences, amidst stores removing video games from shelves. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review T...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan jump into a discussion on the importance of music in gaming - from scores that can make a game to scores that can break them. They also chat about the newest Pocketpair game and its similarities to Dead Cells, Disney purchasing a stake in Epic and the current shortcomings of Suicide Squad. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Bur...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan provide their reactions to the most recent Sony State of Play, rumors of a new PlayStation portable. Palworld server figures and more from the gaming industry. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Spyro Reignited for the PS4. Three classic titles with a modern update that are certainly worth the sub $15 price, but is the reignite...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan continue their review of Palworld as they discuss the backlash and the appeal of the game, as well as Nintendo’s reaction to a fan-made Palworld Pokémon mod. They also share their thoughts on the upcoming Suicide Squad game from Rocksteady Studios, and the surprising news of Microsoft laying off 1,900 XBOX employees.  Capping off the episode,...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan react to statements of Microsoft possibly putting its games on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles in the future, Game's decision to stop selling used video games and the future state of used media and physical media in general. Capping off the episode, the guys provide their initial thoughts on Palworld. An action adventure survival game drawin...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan react to a suspected leak and likely confirmation of Nintendo's next console release period. John and Ryan also discuss gaming voice actors being blindsided by a SAG AI deal, AARPs horrible Mario mistake and the most recent D&D session Strathaven Capping off the episode, the guys review SpyHunter on the PS2. Highly reviewed upon its releas...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into the latest news and trends in the gaming industry. They talk about the gaming trends that need to end in 2024, gaming industry predictions for the year a mass deletion for Xbox users incoming and the new Xbox toaster. Capping off the episode, the guys review Golden Axe on the PS3. Known as a pretty bad adaptation of the original Gold...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into the latest news and trends in the gaming industry. They talk about the ongoing poor reviews for Starfield on Steam and the likely reason for it's negative status. They also talk about recent news of a flash cart for the Nintendo switch along with concerns over Nintendo Switch Piracy. Not to be outdone, the Game Deflators reveal heir...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into the latest news and trends in the gaming industry. They talk about the recent leak of future pricing for Sony video games, which revealed that some upcoming titles will cost up to $100. They also discuss recent news of game keys hitting the grey market for the Day Before at astronomical pricing and China’s newest stance of video game...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into the latest news and trends in the gaming industry. They talk about the reasons behind the cancellation of E3, which was supposed to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. They also share their opinions on the One Piece anime remake announcement by Netflix, and they discuss the impact of Hasbro’s layoff of over 1,100 employees worl...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the upcoming live action adaptation of Monster In My Pocket, the 2023 Game Awards winners, GTA VI and the possible takeover of Bungie by Sony. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Pandemonium on the PS1. A game similar to Crash Bandicoot, but is it worth the janky controls and difficult platforming? Want more Game Deflator...

In this week’s episode of the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan kick off the episode by sharing their latest gaming related pickups before diving into their current gaming adventures, providing listeners with an inside look at what they’ve been playing lately.  The highlight of the episode is the ranking of the Top 5 Nintendo consoles. John and Ryan each share their personal rankings and delve...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the PlayStation Portal, Nintendo's adults only application in Japan, Starfield player base figures and video game genre fatigue. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Tunic for the Nintendo Switch. Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com      Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Insta...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss Tencent's stake in varying developers, Indie Games at the Game Awards, the Last of Us Part 2 and their predictions for the 2023 Game Awards. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Pocky and Rocky Reshrined for the Nintendo Switch. Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com      Find us on Social Me...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss a new Sony patent that could benefit content creators, Magic the Gathering Lost Caverns of Ixalan, a recent leak of Super Mario RPG and more. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Top Gear for the Super Nintendo. An iconic racing game on the SNES at a $10 price, but does it still hold up? Want more Game Deflators content? F...

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

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? Want more Game Deflato...

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 dis...

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...

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 Castl...

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 remast...

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 m...

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 Nintend...