This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, hosts John and Ryan dive into the latest gaming news and trends. They discuss the recent Sony layoffs and what it means for the future of physical media. They also analyze the declining player numbers for Helldivers 2 and the possible reasons for the declining playerbase. Special guest Jim from Crit Hit AZ j…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, join John and Ryan as they discuss their thoughts on all items revealed during the recent Nintendo Direct. The conversation continues as the guys question if the eventual lifetime Switch console sales overtaking the PS2 needs an asterisk, new comments from Microsoft regarding the closure of a popular studio,…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, join John and Ryan as they delve into the latest Xbox showcase, sharing their anticipation for upcoming titles. The conversation continues as the guys discuss the contentious banana-themed games on Steam, pondering Steam’s potential response, and exploring the implications of Sea of Thieves’ successful PlayS…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan kick off the episode with a comprehensive review of the 2024 Summer Games Fest, sharing their candid thoughts and insights on the event’s highlights and areas for improvement. John updates listeners on his journey through Alundra on the PS1, while Ryan unfolds his adventures in Paper Mario and …

In this episode of the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan welcome special guest Jim from Crit Hit Con, as they delve into the latest updates for the much-anticipated TTRPG convention set to take place in Mesa, Arizona, this July. They’ll explore the evolution of Dungeons & Dragons, contrasting the game’s earlier editions with the modern mechanic…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss what mash-up of video games they would like to see created in the future and John provides an update on his progress with Alundra on PS1 and Bramble the Mountain King on PS5. John and Ryan also cover all upcoming gaming events taking place this summer and rumors of Microsoft going full …

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss what they look for when picking up new video games—from a good story to judging a game by its cover. John and Ryan also cover if Halo is the only reason Microsoft's Xbox didn't fail from the start and the luck they had with Halo to getting them to where they are today. They also discuss…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss what items in particular they view as most important for video game collecting. Is it the quality of the art cover, inclusion of a manual, or does any of this truly matter to the average collector? John and Ryan also discuss news of EA seeking to include advertisements in their video ga…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss Sony's latest screw up related to Helldivers 2 access, and Hasbro's new commitment to creating video games. The guys also connect with Jim of Crit Hit AZ to talk about their upcoming tabletop gaming convention occurring July 6-7 in Mesa, Az. If you're a fan of table top gaming or have b…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss their ideal settings for the next Fallout game. They share their personal preferences and explore the possibilities. Additionally, Ryan provides his thoughts on the show, and if it's all he could want in a Fallout show. John and Ryan also discuss a recent interview with Larian Studios r…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss a variety of topics that have stirred the gaming community. They kick off the discussion with the recent issues surrounding Little Big Planet’s user-generated content and the impressive performance of Sea of Thieves on the PS5. John and Ryan also explore how the gaming industry could be…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John is joined by Barry and Phil of Premium Edition Games for a discussion on the company's Spring 2024 direct. During this episode you will hear about all the recent announcements and even a teaser for what's to come. Pre-order series 8 at https://premiumeditiongames.com?sca_ref=3858449.Pq0kr2G0zd. Also on …

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John is joined by Darren of 32 Bit Library and the Pixels and Polygons podcast, as they discuss the topic of Microsoft seeking redemption in 2024, security measures parents still aren't taking for digital wallets, and the new most iconic video game character according to a recent BAFTA poll. Capping off the …

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John is joined by Charles D. Moisant of Silver Phoenix Entertainment for a discussion on their favorite comic book of all time, board game Kickstarters, Charles' relationship with the Galloping Ghost Arcade and more. In this episode, John discusses his most recent gaming pickup and an update on his progress …

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John is joined by Barry Carenza of Premium Edition Games for a discussion on the company's Spring 2024 direct. During this episode you will hear some behind the scenes details on how the company works with indie developers, the process of creating a the digital event and some of what you can expect to see. W…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John is joined by Brian Riggsbee of Retro Game Books for a discussion on Brian’s creative inspirations and the process behind crafting content that enhances any gamer’s collection. The guys also dive into their latest gaming pickups, the games they’re currently playing, and their takes on video game movie an…

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John is joined by Chris of the Open Bar Miami Podcast, as they discuss topics such as VR gaming and whether or not it's a fad, third person vs first person shooters and what they feel is the right combination of video game consoles to own for the best over experience. Capping off the episode, the guys review…

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 N…

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 c…

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. Ca…

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. Capp…

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 cert…

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 of…

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 …

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 SpyHunt…

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. Kno…

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. …

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 astronomic…

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 impa…

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 …

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 …

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…

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 …

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 …

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 attent…

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;…

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 …

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, th…

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. Cappin…

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. Conside…

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 Dar…

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 th…

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.thegam…

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 …

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 playi…

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 wit…

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…

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…

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 reviewe…

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,…