The Game Deflators

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

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? Want more Ga...

This week on a special episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John is joined by fellow dungeon master Joel as they talk about D&D miniature painting, process and techniques, campaign story telling on the fly, and how to handle players who are frequently MIA in your campaign. The guys also dig into their recent gaming pickups and what they are playing.   Want more Game Deflators content? Find u...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss Embracer Group's decision to close gaming studios, 200+ Xbox games being lost to the closing of the 360 store, playing Magic the Gathering on a budget and early reviews of Starfield hitting the web. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Dynowarz for the NES. A platformer with not a lot to offer, but is it fun enough to just...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss their time at the 2023 Game On Expo, recent video leaks of a PS5 slim and the Magic the Gathering heist at Gen Con. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Silver Surfer for the NES. A painstaking scrolling shooter you likely didn't know existed and now wish we didn't bring to your attention. Should you still give it a shot?...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss how the next Nintendo Console will be good for last gen video games, the current crazy status of Magic the Gathering sets and how infinity Ward is outing Call of Duty cheaters. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Mario is Missing for the NES. An educational video game made popular in the early 90's, is it worth finding or...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss whether or not a new Nintendo console is a necessity, the recent Square Enix and Microsoft Partnership, and Xbox revenue expectations for 2024.  Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Sega Bass Fishing for the Sega Dreamcast. Similar in nature and price to the recently reviewed Sega Marine Fishing, does is either one superio...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss how the acquisition of Call of Duty is a positive for current Microsoft studios, the Barbenheimers of the video game world and the recent spike of pirated games in Russia. Also on the episode the guys discuss the recent One Piece trailer and their gaming pickups. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Donkey Kong Country 3 f...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the outcome of Microsoft's fight with the FTC and the possible response Sony could have towards the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Additionally the guys discuss the percentage of retro video games "nearing extinction", video game preservation/accessibility and the baffling pricing of Nintendo video games. Capping off the episode, t...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the current state of Final Fantasy. Will Final Fantasy return to its glory days; or are those well in the past? The guys also chat about recent Skyrim mods portraying voice actors, the Last of Us Ripoff game on the Nintendo eShop and the old scapegoat of video game violence. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Returnal fo...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by John Roo of The Retro Room Games to chat gaming and hear what's new with the developer/publisher. The guys then continue their discussion on the Microsoft Activision battle with Sony and the FTC including Sony court blunders and CEO statements.  Additionally, the group talks about gaming movies being the new frontier for Hollywood...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss some of the recent news coming out of Microsoft's battle with the FTC including the reasoning for the purchase of Bethesda and Sony's decision to not send out PS6 dev kits in the event Activision is acquired. Also on this episode, John and Ryan chat over their personal gaming holy grails and a hilarious story of a Nintendo shareholder....

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the rumors of an upcoming Nintendo Direct which will feature GameCube remasters of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and F-Zero. The guys also chat over what video games they are playing and the culture of review bombing. Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Toy Story 2 for the N64. Is it worth picking up this licensed 3...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss their thoughts on the 2023 Summer Games Fest, a new survey about console ownership amongst female gamers and the most recent shenanigans from their Dungeons and Dragons Strixhaven Campaign. Capping off the episode, the guys review the Lies of P demo for the PS5. Is this Bloodborne copycat a game you should be picking up day 1 September...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent firing of an Activision employee after following protocol, a rare Mega Drive game that sold for big money, Pathfinder's OGL and how the guys pick their next video game to play aka the Netflix effect. Capping off the episode, the guys review Sega Marine Fishing for the Sega Dreamcast along with the fishing reel peripheral. Is...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan chat about their Strixhaven Dungeons and Dragons campaign, the DMCA notice from Nintendo for Dolphin emulator, Sony's recent failures in its showcase and Microsoft's tit for tat response to PlayStation video games. Capping off the episode, the guys review the physician edition of Rack N Ruin for the Nintendo Switch. Copies are still available f...

This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan chat with the most famous artist you've never heard of, Paul Niemeyer, to continue discussions about Paul's career and recent works with Premium Edition Games. Listen in as they dive into his work with Pop Cap games, Eagle Games and more. Capping off the episode, Ryan provides his first impression analysis of the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of...

This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan pit three snowboarding video games against once another to determine which pone sits atop the Mario podium. Tune in to get their thoughts on 108- Snowboarding, SSX Tricky and Snowboard Kids 2. Be sure to comment with your vote for which game you think is best of the three.. Podcast episode recorded September 2022   Want more Game Deflators con...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent comments made by Xbox boss Phil Spencer, Sony's decision to close studio PixelOpus and Red Fall developers getting slammed on social media. Capping off the episode, the guys review Kinetica on the PS2. Is this futuristic racer worth the 8/10 hype? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com      Find...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss Sony PC ports, hoarding of digital release video games and why the recent CMA blocking of the Microsoft Activision acquisition makes sense. Capping off the episode, the guys review Kirby and the Rainbow Curse on the Wii U. Is this stylist focused game creeping up in value worth your hard earned dollars? Want more Game Deflators content?...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan provide their thoughts on the new Mario Bros movie, news of future Nintendo Movies to be, Microsoft's rumored unhappiness with Xbox and how Sony changed the gaming industry. Capping off the episode, the guys review Super Black Bass for the SNES. A simple leisure fishing game for a classic console. Is it still worth the $5 price point?   Purchas...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Premium Edition Games and Nintendo Fuse where the discuss the recent Series 6 Direct from Premium Edition Games, a new Sony handheld compatible with PS5, US Senators seeking unredacted documents from Sony and Nintendo escalating its war on creators. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Tenchu Z for the Xbox 360. ...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the success of the Mario Movie and the possibility of a Nintendo Cinematic Universe, Microsoft's war against emulation and Sony's response to UK regulators over the Microsoft Activision acquisition.  Capping off the episode, the guys review Rain on Your Parade for the Nintendo Switch. Should you pick up a copy of this Katamari-like puzz...

This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss their personal experiences with the Nintendo GameCube and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $200, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal GameCube collection for new collectors and younger gamers alike. Podcast episode recorded September 2022   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on So...

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the UK's decision to allow the Microsoft Activision acquisition, Sony winning Metacritic's top publisher award and whether or not Smash Bros Melee could get the HD treatment. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Resident Evil 4 for the PS4 and GameCube in celebration of the current gen remake.  Want more Game Deflators content?...