The Game Deflators

John & Ryan dive into PlayStation’s disc surveys, the new PS5 hardware revision, Steam’s haystack slop, MTG’s Zeta Set disaster, plus a retro vs modern Resident Evil review! Chapters:00:00 Intro01:37 Game Pickups and Collectibles05:56 Current Games and Experiences16:34 Discussion on New PS5 Model and Features21:28 Xbox’s Future and Market Position25:42 Wizards of the Coast Update on Zeta Set31:09…

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The Game Deflators discuss Sea of Stars, Chrono Trigger, Ori and the Blind Forest, Sony’s PS5 payment patent, Pokémon scalper backlash, Xbox layoffs, Microsoft ads, and review Life is Strange on PS4.Chapters:00:00 Intro03:20 Magic: The Gathering Deck Strategies06:15 Game Pickups and Miniatures09:18 Transistor: A Unique Gaming Experience12:13 Lego Jurassic Park: A Family Gaming Experience15:18…

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The Game Deflators pick the greatest platformers ever then each builds a $200 ideal collection, balancing nostalgia and value in gaming. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Platformers and Budgeting Games01:14 Super Mario All-Stars Plus World06:14 Ratchet and Clank10:57 Sly Cooper13:02 Donkey Kong Country 316:36 Mario 6419:33 Crash Bandicoot22:34 Spyro26:21 GRIS29:17 Castlevania32:36 Rayman…

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The Game Deflators cover Kojima’s canceled Physint, PSP 4K/8K rumors, Ubisoft/Square opting out of Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital, Sony’s disc backlash, Nintendo Direct 2026, and Princess Tomato NES review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Game Deflators Podcast03:17 Game Pickups and Magic Cards06:10 Transistor Gameplay Experience12:19 Ori Gameplay Challenges17:07 Kojima and Sony’s Decisions24:01 Console…

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The Game Deflators cover Hasbro’s MTG/D&D takeover, PlayStation’s digital push vs Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital, Sony’s courtroom stance, the Zeta Set fiasco, State of Play, and Harvest Moon SNES review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Episode01:44 Game Pickups and Miniatures Discussion02:08 Miniatures and Micro-Scale Gaming05:24 Current Games: Lost Ember and Chrono Trigger07:40 Dungeons…

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The Game Deflators dive into new Mario LEGO reveals, MTG’s Zeta booster packs, Gamescom 2026 highlights, Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital’s huge launch, and revisit Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball on Xbox. Chapters:00:00 Intro03:13 Gaming Pickups and Personal Experiences06:13 Exploring Lost Ember and Chrono Trigger09:16 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Preparations12:19 Quick News: Lego Mario and Magic…

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Phantom Blade Zero showcase, Amazon gaming speculation, Horizon spinoff reboot, GTA 6 leaks, pickups, and a Jurassic Park SNES review. Chapters: 00:00 Intro03:13 Game Pickups and Miniatures06:11 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Planning12:17 Chrono Trigger Gameplay Experience18:16 Fast News: Gaming Industry Updates34:23 Amazon’s Gaming Aspirations37:45 PlayStation’s Horizon Multiplayer Reboot41:58…

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Wolverine PS5 bundle, Hobbit MTG set, Sony disc secrecy, GTA 6 Netflix exclusive, D&D prep, and a Reel Fishing PS1 review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Game Deflators Podcast00:21 Recent Game Pickups and 3D Printing Adventures03:04 Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns and Character Development09:06 Comic Book Discussions: Saga and Fables14:15 TV Shows and Their Adaptations15:58 Exploring Finny the…

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Marvel Tokon PC issues, Nintendo movie expansion, Sony physical‑media backlash, Microsoft disc‑support plans, and a Space Station Silicon Valley N64 review. Chapters:00:00 — Episode preview00:31 — Welcome & show intro01:34 — John’s recent pickups and gaming05:14 — Ryan’s LEGO pickup, Ori, and Guilty Gear Strive10:50 — Marvel Tokon’s PC launch problems14:52 — Nintendo’s expanding movie…

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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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