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John and Ryan open the episode with their latest game pickups. Ryan is currently playing Resident Evil Requiem and shares his initial thoughts on the atmosphere, pacing, and early gameplay feel. John, meanwhile, continues his play of Valkyrie Profile.
Ryan also brings updates from his ongoing grind in Guilty Gear Strive, talking about fundamentals, improvement, and the competitive mindset. That leads into a look at the fighting game community as he prepares for an upcoming event in Seattle and reflects on the energy of in‑person tournaments.
John shifts the discussion to Magic: The Gathering, breaking down the latest Universes Beyond release and why the TMNT crossover is struggling to gain traction. From there, the guys explore the downfall of High Guard, the launch of Marathon, and what these releases reveal about current industry trends.
The future of Xbox takes the spotlight as they discuss Project Helix and how it could shape Microsoft’s long‑term strategy. They also recap the biggest highlights from Pokémon Day, including new releases and updates worth watching.
The episode continues with a look at Sony’s evolving PC porting strategy before wrapping up with the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week. This week’s pick is McDonald’s Treasure Land Adventures, as the guys revisit the Sega Genesis platformer and debate its place in today’s retro market.
00:00 Introduction to the Game Deflators Podcast
01:19 Recent Game Pickups and Current Playthroughs
08:47 Resident Evil Requiem: Gameplay Dynamics and Mechanics
14:50 Plucky Squire: Game Completion and Future Plans
19:51 Striving for Excellence in Guilty Gear Strive
26:46 Magic: The Gathering and Universes Beyond
31:40 High Guard's Demise and Industry Insights
36:27 Marathon's Launch and Player Reception
42:28 Project Helix and the Future of Xbox
44:22 Pokemon Day Highlights and New Releases
54:55 Sony's Shift in Game Porting Strategy
01:01:21 The Legacy of McDonald's Treasure Land Adventures
Find us on TheGameDeflators.com
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Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted.
Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18
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John and Ryan open the episode with their latest game pickups. Ryan is currently playing Resident Evil Requiem and shares his initial thoughts on the atmosphere, pacing, and early gameplay feel. John, meanwhile, continues his play of Valkyrie Profile.
Ryan also brings updates from his ongoing grind in Guilty Gear Strive, talking about fundamentals, improvement, and the competitive mindset. That leads into a look at the fighting game community as he prepares for an upcoming event in Seattle and reflects on the energy of in‑person tournaments.
John shifts the discussion to Magic: The Gathering, breaking down the latest Universes Beyond release and why the TMNT crossover is struggling to gain traction. From there, the guys explore the downfall of High Guard, the launch of Marathon, and what these releases reveal about current industry trends.
The future of Xbox takes the spotlight as they discuss Project Helix and how it could shape Microsoft’s long‑term strategy. They also recap the biggest highlights from Pokémon Day, including new releases and updates worth watching.
The episode continues with a look at Sony’s evolving PC porting strategy before wrapping up with the Inflation Deflation Game of the Week. This week’s pick is McDonald’s Treasure Land Adventures, as the guys revisit the Sega Genesis platformer and debate its place in today’s retro market.
00:00 Introduction to the Game Deflators Podcast
01:19 Recent Game Pickups and Current Playthroughs
08:47 Resident Evil Requiem: Gameplay Dynamics and Mechanics
14:50 Plucky Squire: Game Completion and Future Plans
19:51 Striving for Excellence in Guilty Gear Strive
26:46 Magic: The Gathering and Universes Beyond
31:40 High Guard's Demise and Industry Insights
36:27 Marathon's Launch and Player Reception
42:28 Project Helix and the Future of Xbox
44:22 Pokemon Day Highlights and New Releases
54:55 Sony's Shift in Game Porting Strategy
01:01:21 The Legacy of McDonald's Treasure Land Adventures
Find us on TheGameDeflators.com
Twitter - www.twitter.com/GameDeflators
Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheGameDeflators
Instagram - www.instagram.com/thegamedeflators
The views and opinions expressed on this channel are solely those of the author. The content within these recordings are property of their respective Designers, Writers, Creators, Owners, Organizations, Companies and Producers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted.
Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18