321: The Game Deflators E315 | Sony Acquiring From Software Parent Company + Sim City 2000 PS1 Review

Sony’s Possible From Software parent company acquisition, Golden Joystick Awards highlights, Dungeons and Dragons session updates, and a SimCity 2000 PS1 review
On this episode of Game Deflators, join John and Ryan as they delve into the latest buzz in the gaming world. First up, they discuss the potential Sony acquisition of From Software parent company, Kadokawa. They explore what this could mean for the future of From Software’s iconic franchises and the broader implications for the gaming industry.
Next, the duo touches on the Golden Joystick Awards, chatting about some of the biggest winners, surprises. They share their thoughts on the awards and discuss there expectations for the next show, The Game Awards.
Not to be lost in the shuffle, Ryan and John update listeners and viewers on their ongoing Dungeons and Dragon’s campaign. With one final session left, how did the group fair in their most recent battles?
Finally, the guys take a nostalgic trip back to the late ’90s with a review of SimCity 2000 for the PS1. John and Ryan revisit this classic city-building game, discussing its gameplay mechanics, memorable moments, and how well it holds up today.
 
Articles covered:https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24300583/sony-kadokawa-acquisition-from-software-anime-manga 
https://www.gamesradar.com/games/here-are-all-the-golden-joystick-awards-2024-winners/ 
 
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