Video Game Podcast

The Game Deflators break down new pickups, big gaming news, PS6 backwards compatibility rumors, a Steam Deck price jump, and a retro review of Woody Woodpecker on PS2. Chapters:00:00 Intro03:34 Game Pickups and Retro Game Books06:45 Magic Card Collection and Trading Insights09:44 Valkyrie Profile Gameplay Experience12:40 Saros Game Review and Gameplay Mechanics15:33 Upcoming Game Releases […]

A wild week in gaming as PSN accounts get stolen, Valve takes aim at scalpers, rare PS4 copies of Poop Slinger resurface, GTA 6’s publisher flexes its expected profits, and the Game Deflators review Ed Edd n Eddy on GameCube. 00:00 Introduction01:51 Recent Game Pickups and Magic Cards Discussion04:51 Gameplay Experiences and Strategies in Commander07:55

John and Ryan chat with Odd Family Games about Herdvana’s origins, design choices, indie challenges, and the future of tabletop gaming. 00:00 Introduction to Odd Family Games and Hervana01:42 The Concept and Development of Hervana06:45 Gameplay Mechanics and Strategy09:49 Expansions and Additional Features13:35 Art Style and Visual Development18:52 Kickstarter Experience and Manufacturing Challenges23:12 The Journey

Game Deflators dive into Wizards union drama, Sony PlayStation antitrust battles, N4G misfires, Nintendo Direct reactions, and a Rugrats PS1 classic. 00:00 Introduction01:19 Game Pickups and Magic the Gathering04:26 Building Decks and Strategies07:23 Current Gaming Experiences 10:13 Dungeon Crawler Carl 16:10 Game Boy Micro and New Game Experiences23:12 Comparing Saros and Returnal28:09 Quick News and Industry Updates33:56

Xbox revenue drops, Pokémon channel hit by Nintendo strikes, Dungeon Crawler Carl’s Kickstarter surges, MTG breaks prerelease records and unionizes, PlayStation license checks spark concern, plus a retro review of Sam & Max Hit the Road. 00:00 Intro02:19 Game Pickups and Current Plays05:05 Magic the Gathering and Card Sorting08:16 Dungeon Crawler Carl and Audiobooks11:09 TV

New game pickups, PlayStation age checks, a Nintendo lawsuit, VGP reprints, a tribute to Lou Zocchi, Xbox Game Pass price cuts, the rise of mini PCs, and a retro review of Who Framed Roger Rabbit on NES. 00:00 Intro11:34 Recent Game Picks and Reading Adventures19:33 PlayStation Age Verification and Nintendo Lawsuit27:12 Reprints and Collectibles in

The Game Deflators dig into Nintendo leak rumors, wild industry updates, odd Hasbro moves, Xbox’s shifting strategy, D&D publishing changes, and close with a retro review of Bucky O’Hare on the NES. 00:00 Introduction02:34 Game Pickups and Recent Plays09:21 Exploring Current Games and Experiences14:53 Guilty Gear Strive Tournament Experience18:29 Resident Evil 9 Review and Discussion29:06

John and Ryan sit down with voice actor and comedian Joe Whyte, the talent behind Chris Redfield in the Resident Evil remake, for a deep dive into his multi‑layered career. From his early days as a Disney 3D artist to his evolution into voice acting and improv, Joe shares how he approaches character work, performance,

Sony’s latest PS5 price hike, MTG’s digital resurrection of Library of Alexandria, the critic–fan divide on the new Mario movie, a Sony patent aimed at nerfing cross‑platform players, Nintendo losing its “summoning” patent, how D&D supports mental health, and a retro review of Springer on Atari. This week on The Game Deflators, John and Ryan

Nintendo cuts console shipments, Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, John and Ryan build an Elite 8 of gaming’s best consoles, and Yo! Noid hits the Inflation Deflation hot seat. This week on The Game Deflators, John and Ryan dive into one of the most turbulent news cycles the gaming industry has seen in months.