The Game Deflators

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan jump into a discussion about the recent podcast episode featuring XBOX boss Phil Spencer. The guys talk about the ongoing Microsoft multiplatform speculation and even a handheld XBOX. John and Ryan also look back at their Best Buy experiences, amidst stores removing video games from shelves.

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Tailspin for the NES. A licensed title from a movie spinoff, is this video game worth the $15-$20 price range?

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Microsoft: four Xbox-exclusive games are coming to PS5 and Nintendo Switch

A portable Xbox could be coming — here’s how Microsoft could set it apart from other handheld gaming PCs

Palworld dev says talk of player dropoff is 'lazy' and 'it is fine to take breaks from games'

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan jump into a discussion on the importance of music in gaming - from scores that can make a game to scores that can break them. They also chat about the newest Pocketpair game and its similarities to Dead Cells, Disney purchasing a stake in Epic and the current shortcomings of Suicide Squad.

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Burgertime Deluxe for the Nintendo Game Boy. A now $20+ game with decent reviews and fun, but at times challenging gameplay. Is it worth your time and money?

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Pocketpair has a new co-op Metroidvania roguelike that rips off Dead Cells way harder than Palworld ever copied Pokemon, and its Steam Next Fest demo is awesome

Disney acquires $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games; Disney games and entertainment universe connected to Fortnite announced

‘Arkham Knight’ Now Has More Players Than ‘Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’ On Steam

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan provide their reactions to the most recent Sony State of Play, rumors of a new PlayStation portable. Palworld server figures and more from the gaming industry.

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Spyro Reignited for the PS4. Three classic titles with a modern update that are certainly worth the sub $15 price, but is the reignited trilogy worth more than this?

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Microsoft Says You Don’t Need To Buy An Xbox, So People Aren’t

SONY HAS A NEW PLAYSTATION HANDHELD CONSOLE IN DEVELOPMENT, REPORT CLAIMS

Palworld dev CEO jokes server fees could bankrupt the studio after it spends $478,000 to "never let the service go down no matter what"

New Silent Hill Game is Getting Bad Reviews

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan continue their review of Palworld as they discuss the backlash and the appeal of the game, as well as Nintendo’s reaction to a fan-made Palworld Pokémon mod. They also share their thoughts on the upcoming Suicide Squad game from Rocksteady Studios, and the surprising news of Microsoft laying off 1,900 XBOX employees. 

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Dishonored on the PS3. One of Arcane Studios' best rated games and a cheap pickup; but is it still worth playing in 2024? Find out in this episode of the Game Deflators Podcast!

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Nintendo goes after the Palworld Pokémon modder

Suicide Squad Devs Lay Out Battle Pass, Endgame Plans And They Sound…Good?

Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard and Xbox employees

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan react to statements of Microsoft possibly putting its games on PlayStation and Nintendo consoles in the future, Game's decision to stop selling used video games and the future state of used media and physical media in general.

Capping off the episode, the guys provide their initial thoughts on Palworld. An action adventure survival game drawing comparisons to games like Pokémon and Rust, is it worth picking up?

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Microsoft Confirms Plans To Release Xbox First Party Games “Across All Platforms”, Including PlayStation

Game to stop selling pre-owned titles

Should We Give Up On Owning Games? | Spot On

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan react to a suspected leak and likely confirmation of Nintendo's next console release period. John and Ryan also discuss gaming voice actors being blindsided by a SAG AI deal, AARPs horrible Mario mistake and the most recent D&D session Strathaven

Capping off the episode, the guys review SpyHunter on the PS2. Highly reviewed upon its release, the the game still hold up and is it worth the sub $10 tag?

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Gaming voice actors blindsided by 'garbage' union AI deal

GameShark Accidentally 'Leaks' Switch 2's Release Date

AARP's Horrible AI-Powered Mario Hologram, Explained

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into the latest news and trends in the gaming industry. They talk about the gaming trends that need to end in 2024, gaming industry predictions for the year a mass deletion for Xbox users incoming and the new Xbox toaster.

Capping off the episode, the guys review Golden Axe on the PS3. Known as a pretty bad adaptation of the original Golden Axe, but are people overreacting?

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Xbox Users Warned of Mass Deletion Happening Next Week

Xbox Series S Toaster Is Real and Now Available to Buy From Walmart

Five Big Video-Game Industry Predictions for 2024

PS5 Pro release date — latest rumors and our prediction

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into the latest news and trends in the gaming industry. They talk about the ongoing poor reviews for Starfield on Steam and the likely reason for it's negative status. They also talk about recent news of a flash cart for the Nintendo switch along with concerns over Nintendo Switch Piracy. Not to be outdone, the Game Deflators reveal heir 2024 new games resolutions. Which games will John and Ryan set aside as their must play of the year?

Capping off the episode, the guys kick off the new year with Quake on the N64. Given John's hatred of FPS games on the N64, where does Quake rank for him?

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Steam Users Gave Starfield A Lump Of Coal For Christmas

World’s First Flash Cart for Nintendo Switch Unveiled

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into the latest news and trends in the gaming industry. They talk about the recent leak of future pricing for Sony video games, which revealed that some upcoming titles will cost up to $100. They also discuss recent news of game keys hitting the grey market for the Day Before at astronomical pricing and China’s newest stance of video game spending, which aims to limit the amount of time and money that can spend on online games.

Capping off the episode, the guys recap the year 2023 with their top 3 games from the inflation deflation segments, where they review games based on their current prices and compare them to their original values. Which games made the Game Deflators list? Tune in to find out!

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PlayStation reportedly planning on selling games in parts for $50 each, raising overall prices to $80-100

Disaster ‘zombie MMO’ The Day Before is going for big bucks on gray market

China announces rules to reduce spending on video games

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into the latest news and trends in the gaming industry. They talk about the reasons behind the cancellation of E3, which was supposed to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. They also share their opinions on the One Piece anime remake announcement by Netflix, and they discuss the impact of Hasbro’s layoff of over 1,100 employees worldwide.

But the main attraction of this episode is the review of Golden Axe, the classic beat 'em up game that was released for the Sega Genesis in 1990. John and Ryan visit this nostalgic gem and see how it holds up in 2023. They also compare the current market value of the game, to the quality of the gameplay and the fun factor. Is Golden Axe worth the heftier price tag, or is it just a collector’s item? Tune in to find out!

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The Day Before Studio Fntastic Announces Closure Just Days After Early Access Launch

E3 is officially over forever

Dungeons & Dragons owner lays off 1,100 staff two weeks before Christmas “to keep Hasbro healthy”

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