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 Future of Gaming: Digital vs […]

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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: Gameplay and Mechanics36:28 Diving into Pathfinder: A D&D

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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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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

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401: The Game Deflators E395 | PSN Security Fails & Valve Declares War on Scalpers

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

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400: The Game Deflators E394 | Building a Tabletop Hit with Odd Family Games

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

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399: The Game Deflators E393 | Sony Troubles, Nintendo Direct Reactions and Xbox Cuts AI

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

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398: The Game Deflators E392 | Pokémon Channel Wiped Out and Sony Calms Fears

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

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397: The Game Deflators E391 | Video Game Reprints, Lawsuits and Price Cuts

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

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396: The Game Deflators E390 | Nintendo Leak Traps, Xbox’s Identity Crisis & More

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

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