Episode 357 of The Game Deflators Podcast marked the start of what we’re calling “Sequel September,” and it only made sense to begin with Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back. Crash has always been one of those franchises that defined the PlayStation era, so revisiting the sequel gave us a chance to reflect on how far the series — and gaming itself — has come since 1997. As usual…

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Episode 356 of The Game Deflators Podcast took a spin back to the original Twisted Metal on PlayStation. But before diving into weaponized vehicles and Calypso’s cursed wish-granting, the week was overflowing with new pickups, throwback distractions, and plenty of hot takes. On the collectibles front, the haul included Shredder’s Revenge on PS4, a Frenzied Baloth and Soulstone Sanctuary from the…

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This week on The Game Deflators Podcast – John and Ryan dive into the cardboard chaos of Magic: The Gathering, unpacking their latest pickups and sounding off on the absurdity of collector booster prices. Is Wizards of the Coast pricing out its own fanbase? Meanwhile, John shares his progress on Final Fantasy VI and The Witcher, revealing whether pixel nostalgia or monster hunting is winning his…

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In this week’s episode of The Game Deflators, John and Ryan dive into a treasure trove of gaming updates, pickups, and hot takes: Magic: The Gathering fans won’t want to miss the duo’s latest haul from Edge of Eternities, plus an update on the closure of Strixhaven Year Three in their long-running Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The Game Deflators also explore Hasbro’s initiative to attract more…

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On this week’s Game Deflators episode, John and Ryan unbox their latest gaming hauls and share what’s hitting their shelves. The duo then dives into Wizards of the Coast’s latest attempt to heal wounds in the D&D community by offering virtual tabletop map access across DnD Beyond. Is it a gesture of goodwill, or just clever cartography? Next, the guys give their unfiltered reactions to the newest…

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In this week’s episode of The Game Deflators, John and Ryan tackle a dynamic mix of gaming news, nostalgic throwbacks, and anime hype. They kick things off with a breakdown of the latest One Piece anime episode and dive into their current progress reading the manga. Ryan then shares his newest Magic The Gathering pickups as John contemplates his next MTG purchases. The duo then dissect a recent…

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John and Ryan are back at it with a jam-packed episode of gaming goodness and industry buzz. Things kick off with their latest gaming-related pickups and what’s currently stealing time from their backlogs. Then it’s onto the mystical halls of Strixhaven, as John leads a recap of their ongoing D&D campaign discussing enchanted puzzles, morally murky professors, and all the magical mayhem you’d…

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan share what they’ve been playing lately, swapping thoughts on new digital adventures and long-time favorites. John recaps his Crit Hit experience packed with tabletop energy and provides an update from the duos ongoing Strathaven Dungeons and Dragons campaign—expect magical mayhem and unexpected twists. The discussion shifts toward the…

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In this episode, John and Ryan bring a fastball of nostalgia and digital reckoning to your speakers. The duo dives into EA’s announcement to shut down Anthem’s servers in January 2026, dissecting the legacy of a game that promised big but struggled to soar. Then it’s a deep-tech discussion as they unravel the silent killer behind your favorite handheld and console games—bit rot in SSDs affecting…

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In this episode of the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan unpack an action-packed week in gaming with a lineup that spans kart racing chaos, collectible card surprises, corporate culture wins, and a splash of retro nostalgia. They kick things off with the wild new Sonic Racing CrossWorlds where iconic franchises like Minecraft, TMNT, and Avatar: The Last Airbender collide on the track.

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