The Game Deflators https://www.thegamedeflators.com/podcasts/the-game-deflators/ The Game Deflators is a weekly podcast hosted by a couple of guys who truly enjoy video games and nerd culture. Listen in weekly to hear current video game news, new video game pickups, and video game reviews. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:07:39 +0000 en-US © 2022 The Game Deflators Video game Podcast episodic The Game Deflators is a weekly podcast hosted by a couple of guys who truly enjoy video games and nerd culture. Listen in weekly to hear current video game news, new video game pickups, and video game reviews. The Game Deflators gamedeflatorspodcast@gmail.com true https://www.thegamedeflators.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/New-Game-Deflators-Logo-v4-1.jpg The Game Deflators https://www.thegamedeflators.com/podcasts/the-game-deflators/ 6c6e03cb-f91f-5a63-922f-9efab0106616 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 411: The Game Deflators E405 | $250 Xbox Challenge! https://www.thegamedeflators.com/411-the-game-deflators-e405-250-xbox-challenge/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:07:39 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/411-the-game-deflators-e405-250-xbox-challenge/ $250 Xbox collecting challenge, OG Xbox memories, console history, and ideal starter collections built on a budget. Chapters:0:00 — Intro and the Starter Kit Showdown concept1:31 — Budget rules, pricing, and original Xbox overview3:02 — Personal history with the original Xbox and the Duke controller5:09 — Launch lineup discussion8:55 — First experiences with the console and Halo memories12:54…

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]]> $250 Xbox collecting challenge, OG Xbox memories, console history, and ideal starter collections built on a budget. Chapters:0:00 — Intro and the Starter Kit Showdown concept1:31 — Budget rules, pricing, and original Xbox overview3:02 — Personal history with the original Xbox and the Duke controller5:09 — Launch lineup discussion8:55 — First experiences with the console and Halo memories12:54…

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]]> false no 00:58:29 No no 410: The Game Deflators E404 | GameStop CEO: Discs Don’t Matter! https://www.thegamedeflators.com/410-the-game-deflators-e404-gamestop-ceo-discs-dont-matter/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:49:00 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/410-the-game-deflators-e404-gamestop-ceo-discs-dont-matter/ Nintendo patent rejection sass, Switch 2 tariff dispute, GameStop CEO on disc‑less Sony, Xbox Back‑Compat for PC, gaming pickups, and a Greendog Genesis review. Chapters:0:00 — Intro2:11 — Pickups: Mio, Magic Cards & Discworld Books7:35 — Currently Playing: Dino Stalker & Finny the Fish12:50 — Favorite Disney Movies14:55 — The Odyssey Movie Talk19:32 — Currently Playing: Chrono Trigger23:59…

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]]> Nintendo patent rejection sass, Switch 2 tariff dispute, GameStop CEO on disc‑less Sony, Xbox Back‑Compat for PC, gaming pickups, and a Greendog Genesis review. Chapters:0:00 — Intro2:11 — Pickups: Mio, Magic Cards & Discworld Books7:35 — Currently Playing: Dino Stalker & Finny the Fish12:50 — Favorite Disney Movies14:55 — The Odyssey Movie Talk19:32 — Currently Playing: Chrono Trigger23:59…

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]]> false no 01:07:37 No no 409: The Game Deflators E403 | PS6 Handheld Rumors Heat Up as Microsoft Loses a Court Case https://www.thegamedeflators.com/409-the-game-deflators-e403-ps6-handheld-rumors-heat-up-as-microsoft-loses-a-court-case/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:02:00 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/409-the-game-deflators-e403-ps6-handheld-rumors-heat-up-as-microsoft-loses-a-court-case/ Microsoft lawsuit loss, Steam refund controversy, One Piece scalper chaos, PS6 handheld speculation, gaming pickups, and a Popcorn Rocket PS4 review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:50 Game Pickups and Inflation Deflation Challenge02:21 Discussion on Popcorn Rocket Game04:48 Nicktoons Dice of Destiny 08:15 Sky Gunner 10:58 Cold Fear 14:46 Finny the Fish and the Seven Waters19:56 Dino Stalker and…

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]]> Microsoft lawsuit loss, Steam refund controversy, One Piece scalper chaos, PS6 handheld speculation, gaming pickups, and a Popcorn Rocket PS4 review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:50 Game Pickups and Inflation Deflation Challenge02:21 Discussion on Popcorn Rocket Game04:48 Nicktoons Dice of Destiny 08:15 Sky Gunner 10:58 Cold Fear 14:46 Finny the Fish and the Seven Waters19:56 Dino Stalker and…

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]]> false no 01:05:34 No no 408: The Game Deflators E402 | Mario Kart Tour Delisted and Xbox Layoffs Hit https://www.thegamedeflators.com/408-the-game-deflators-e402-mario-kart-tour-delisted-and-xbox-layoffs-hit/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:25:00 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/408-the-game-deflators-e402-mario-kart-tour-delisted-and-xbox-layoffs-hit/ Gaming pickups, Xbox employee concerns, Mario Kart Tour shutdown, Xbox layoffs, PlayStation backlash, SGDQ talk, and an A Short Hike review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:28 Game Pickups and Miniatures Discussion03:32 Current Games: Evil West and Short Hike06:11 Physical Game Pickups and Onimusha08:56 Summer Games Done Quick and Speedrunning Community11:27 Xbox’s Corporate Changes and Employee…

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]]> Gaming pickups, Xbox employee concerns, Mario Kart Tour shutdown, Xbox layoffs, PlayStation backlash, SGDQ talk, and an A Short Hike review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:28 Game Pickups and Miniatures Discussion03:32 Current Games: Evil West and Short Hike06:11 Physical Game Pickups and Onimusha08:56 Summer Games Done Quick and Speedrunning Community11:27 Xbox’s Corporate Changes and Employee…

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]]> false no 00:50:33 No no 407: The Game Deflators E401 | Sony Is Killing Video Game Ownership https://www.thegamedeflators.com/407-the-game-deflators-e401-sony-is-killing-video-game-ownership/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:01:20 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/407-the-game-deflators-e401-sony-is-killing-video-game-ownership/ Xbox disc‑to‑digital testing, Sony ending physical games, Krafton bonus payouts, gaming pickups, and an Onimusha Warlords review with guest Barry Carenza of PM‑Studios. 00:00 Intro03:31 Video Game Pickups21:59 Digital Transformation in Gaming27:05 Digitizing Game Collections29:24 The Challenge of Storage Space31:27 The Future of Digital Ownership34:20 Game Sharing and Family Plans36:51 Sony’s…

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]]> Xbox disc‑to‑digital testing, Sony ending physical games, Krafton bonus payouts, gaming pickups, and an Onimusha Warlords review with guest Barry Carenza of PM‑Studios. 00:00 Intro03:31 Video Game Pickups21:59 Digital Transformation in Gaming27:05 Digitizing Game Collections29:24 The Challenge of Storage Space31:27 The Future of Digital Ownership34:20 Game Sharing and Family Plans36:51 Sony’s…

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]]> false no 01:32:29 No no 406: The Game Deflators E400 | 15 Video Games You NEED to Play https://www.thegamedeflators.com/406-the-game-deflators-e400-15-video-games-you-need-to-play/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:01:46 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/406-the-game-deflators-e400-15-video-games-you-need-to-play/ Xbox Helix pricing leak, new Steam Machine pricing, and 15 essential video games everyone should play — featuring Will from PlayStation Ain’t Dead. Chapters:00:00 Celebrating 400 Episodes and Game Picks03:13 Game Recommendations and Collecting Magic Cards06:17 Exploring Game Soundtracks and Vinyl Collecting09:03 Current Gaming Experiences and Upcoming Titles12:14 Game Collecting Adventures and…

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]]> Xbox Helix pricing leak, new Steam Machine pricing, and 15 essential video games everyone should play — featuring Will from PlayStation Ain’t Dead. Chapters:00:00 Celebrating 400 Episodes and Game Picks03:13 Game Recommendations and Collecting Magic Cards06:17 Exploring Game Soundtracks and Vinyl Collecting09:03 Current Gaming Experiences and Upcoming Titles12:14 Game Collecting Adventures and…

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]]> false no 01:37:27 No no 405: The Game Deflators E399 | Xbox FUTURE in Question https://www.thegamedeflators.com/405-the-game-deflators-e399-xbox-future-in-question/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:41:00 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/405-the-game-deflators-e399-xbox-future-in-question/ Video Game playthrough updates, upcoming releases, PlayStation and Xbox news, Nintendo breach, Game Pass impact, and a retro review of Yu‑Gi‑Oh! Forbidden Memories. 00:00 Introduction03:15 Game Pickups and Collectibles06:22 Current Gaming Experiences09:17 Investments in Gaming Stocks12:15 Upcoming Game Releases15:23 Remote Play and Gaming on the Go18:13 Industry News: PlayStation Exclusives21:11…

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]]> Video Game playthrough updates, upcoming releases, PlayStation and Xbox news, Nintendo breach, Game Pass impact, and a retro review of Yu‑Gi‑Oh! Forbidden Memories. 00:00 Introduction03:15 Game Pickups and Collectibles06:22 Current Gaming Experiences09:17 Investments in Gaming Stocks12:15 Upcoming Game Releases15:23 Remote Play and Gaming on the Go18:13 Industry News: PlayStation Exclusives21:11…

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]]> false no 01:09:25 No no 404: The Game Deflators E398 | Nintendo Lawsuit Updates and Summer Game Reveals https://www.thegamedeflators.com/404-the-game-deflators-e398-nintendo-lawsuit-updates-and-summer-game-reveals/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:45:30 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/404-the-game-deflators-e398-nintendo-lawsuit-updates-and-summer-game-reveals/ Showcase week breakdowns, Nintendo legal updates, rising hardware costs, current playthroughs, and a retro review of Monster Rancher Battle Card. Chapters:00:00 Intro09:19 Magic: The Gathering Insights16:01 Brave Fencer Musashi Thoughts23:10 Current Gaming Adventures: Killzone Shadowfall23:40 Exciting Game Pickups25:27 Digital Gaming Trends and Preferences31:21 Exploring Mina the Hollower…

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]]> Showcase week breakdowns, Nintendo legal updates, rising hardware costs, current playthroughs, and a retro review of Monster Rancher Battle Card. Chapters:00:00 Intro09:19 Magic: The Gathering Insights16:01 Brave Fencer Musashi Thoughts23:10 Current Gaming Adventures: Killzone Shadowfall23:40 Exciting Game Pickups25:27 Digital Gaming Trends and Preferences31:21 Exploring Mina the Hollower…

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]]> false no 01:25:14 No no 403: The Game Deflators E397 | PlayStation Comes Out Swinging https://www.thegamedeflators.com/403-the-game-deflators-e397-playstation-comes-out-swinging/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:14:39 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/403-the-game-deflators-e397-playstation-comes-out-swinging/ Nintendo news, Steam Machine launch, PlayStation State of Play highlights, MTG Marvel set records, and a retro review of Magic: The Gathering Battlemage on the Game Deflators Podcast. Chapters:00:00 Intro03:11 Pickups and current plays06:09 John’s PlayStation 5 Troubles and Game Resolutions09:11 Ryan’s Inflation Deflation Challenge and Game Recommendations12:11 Mina the Hollower: A Game of the…

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]]> Nintendo news, Steam Machine launch, PlayStation State of Play highlights, MTG Marvel set records, and a retro review of Magic: The Gathering Battlemage on the Game Deflators Podcast. Chapters:00:00 Intro03:11 Pickups and current plays06:09 John’s PlayStation 5 Troubles and Game Resolutions09:11 Ryan’s Inflation Deflation Challenge and Game Recommendations12:11 Mina the Hollower: A Game of the…

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]]> false no 01:11:26 No no 402: The Game Deflators E395 | PS6 Rumors and Steam Deck Price Hike https://www.thegamedeflators.com/402-the-game-deflators-e395-ps6-rumors-and-steam-deck-price-hike/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:55:30 +0000 https://www.thegamedeflators.com/402-the-game-deflators-e395-ps6-rumors-and-steam-deck-price-hike/ 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 and…

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]]> 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 and…

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