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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 Intro
03:11 Pickups and current plays
06:09 John's PlayStation 5 Troubles and Game Resolutions
09:11 Ryan's Inflation Deflation Challenge and Game Recommendations
12:11 Mina the Hollower: A Game of the Year Contender
18:20 Innovative Mechanics in Mina the Hollower
24:05 Nintendo's Patent Loss and Switch 2 Developments
30:18 Valve's Steam Machine Release and Pricing Speculations
35:50 Pricing and Marketing Strategies for New Consoles
36:45 PlayStation State of Play Highlights
49:47 Wolverine Game Mechanics and Expectations
51:18 Upcoming Game Events and Releases
52:24 Magic: The Gathering's New Marvel Set Discussion
01:00:32 Review of Magic: The Gathering Battle Mage
01:11:06 Outro
John and Ryan return with a full slate of gaming and TCG news. They start with Nintendo’s recently denied touchscreen‑related patent, discussing what the decision means as the company continues navigating its separate legal battle with Pocketpair over Palworld. The conversation then moves to Nintendo’s confirmation that the upcoming Switch 2 will feature a replaceable battery in the EU, adding another notable detail to the next‑gen hardware rollout.
The guys also cover Valve’s announcement that the new Steam Machine is officially set to ship this summer, marking the company’s latest move in the hardware space. From there, they break down all of the major reveals and trailers from the June 2026 PlayStation State of Play, highlighting the biggest announcements from the showcase.
Magic: The Gathering makes headlines as the new Marvel crossover set breaks records, prompting discussion about the momentum behind the release. To wrap up the episode, John and Ryan revisit the PS1 era with a look at Magic: The Gathering – Battlemage for this week’s Inflation Deflation Game, giving the retro title a fresh evaluation.
Find us on TheGameDeflators.com
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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
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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 Intro
03:11 Pickups and current plays
06:09 John's PlayStation 5 Troubles and Game Resolutions
09:11 Ryan's Inflation Deflation Challenge and Game Recommendations
12:11 Mina the Hollower: A Game of the Year Contender
18:20 Innovative Mechanics in Mina the Hollower
24:05 Nintendo's Patent Loss and Switch 2 Developments
30:18 Valve's Steam Machine Release and Pricing Speculations
35:50 Pricing and Marketing Strategies for New Consoles
36:45 PlayStation State of Play Highlights
49:47 Wolverine Game Mechanics and Expectations
51:18 Upcoming Game Events and Releases
52:24 Magic: The Gathering's New Marvel Set Discussion
01:00:32 Review of Magic: The Gathering Battle Mage
01:11:06 Outro
John and Ryan return with a full slate of gaming and TCG news. They start with Nintendo’s recently denied touchscreen‑related patent, discussing what the decision means as the company continues navigating its separate legal battle with Pocketpair over Palworld. The conversation then moves to Nintendo’s confirmation that the upcoming Switch 2 will feature a replaceable battery in the EU, adding another notable detail to the next‑gen hardware rollout.
The guys also cover Valve’s announcement that the new Steam Machine is officially set to ship this summer, marking the company’s latest move in the hardware space. From there, they break down all of the major reveals and trailers from the June 2026 PlayStation State of Play, highlighting the biggest announcements from the showcase.
Magic: The Gathering makes headlines as the new Marvel crossover set breaks records, prompting discussion about the momentum behind the release. To wrap up the episode, John and Ryan revisit the PS1 era with a look at Magic: The Gathering – Battlemage for this week’s Inflation Deflation Game, giving the retro title a fresh evaluation.
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