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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss how the acquisition of Call of Duty is a positive for current Microsoft studios, the Barbenheimers of the video game world and the recent spike of pirated games in Russia. Also on the episode the guys discuss the recent One Piece trailer and their gaming pickups.

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Donkey Kong Country 3 for the Nintendo Gameboy Advance. DKC3 has some general improvements over the SNES version, but while gaining a few items, it loses many others. Is it still worth picking up versus it's SNES counterpart?

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The FTC Hits the Brakes on Xbox's Activision Blizzard Merger Trial Set for August

Before Barbenheimer, There Was Doom Eternal And Animal Crossing

69% of Russian gamers are pirating after Ukraine invasion pushback

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the outcome of Microsoft's fight with the FTC and the possible response Sony could have towards the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Additionally the guys discuss the percentage of retro video games "nearing extinction", video game preservation/accessibility and the baffling pricing of Nintendo video games.

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Mario Golf Advance Tour for the Gameboy Advance. This game comes to the tee as a golf simulator but what makes this game good is not golf. Listen in to find out more.

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Federal appeals court rules Microsoft can close its Activision merger

FTC Trial: Nearly 1 Million Documents Couldn't Catch Xbox Saying it Would Make Call of Duty Exclusive

Study finds around 87 percent of games are unplayable without resorting to piracy, scavenger hunts, or travelling to an archive

Gaming fans are baffled by Nintendo pricing

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the current state of Final Fantasy. Will Final Fantasy return to its glory days; or are those well in the past? The guys also chat about recent Skyrim mods portraying voice actors, the Last of Us Ripoff game on the Nintendo eShop and the old scapegoat of video game violence.

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Returnal for the PS5. A unique rouge-like third-person shooter and at a currently affordable price, is it worth picking up for your collection?

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Final Fantasy 16 Sales Down in Japan

After days of destruction, Macron blames a familiar bogeyman: video games

Skyrim porn mods spark voice actor backlash over AI deepfakes

There's a The Last of Us rip-off on Nintendo eShop, so of course I played it

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by John Roo of The Retro Room Games to chat gaming and hear what's new with the developer/publisher. The guys then continue their discussion on the Microsoft Activision battle with Sony and the FTC including Sony court blunders and CEO statements.  Additionally, the group talks about gaming movies being the new frontier for Hollywood

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Deathloop for the PS5 and Xbox Series S. A unique first person "looper" shooter and at a currently affordable price, is it worth picking up for your collection or checking out on Gamepass?

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SONY’S DEAL FOR CALL OF DUTY ONLY INCLUDES ONE MORE GAME

Sony court blunder reveals $200M cost of The Last of Us 2, Horizon Forbidden West

Microsoft and Activision Chiefs Testify Merger Will Benefit Consumers

GAMING IS HOLLYWOOD’S NEXT IP FRONTIER

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss some of the recent news coming out of Microsoft's battle with the FTC including the reasoning for the purchase of Bethesda and Sony's decision to not send out PS6 dev kits in the event Activision is acquired. Also on this episode, John and Ryan chat over their personal gaming holy grails and a hilarious story of a Nintendo shareholder.

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Kingsley's Adventure for the PS1. A 3D platformer with great graphics and a fun story, but is there something holding it back from being worth the $50+ price tag?

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Microsoft Only Bought Bethesda After Learning Starfield Might’ve Been A PlayStation Exclusive

SONY SAYS IT WON’T GIVE ACTIVISION PLAYSTATION 6 INFORMATION IF MICROSOFT ACQUIRES THEM

Nintendo shareholder meeting ‘disrupted by ranting Splatoon 3 fan’

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the rumors of an upcoming Nintendo Direct which will feature GameCube remasters of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and F-Zero. The guys also chat over what video games they are playing and the culture of review bombing.

Capping off the episode, the Game Deflators review Toy Story 2 for the N64. Is it worth picking up this licensed 3D platformer?

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Nintendo Leaker Teases Big GameCube Games for the Switch

Rumour: Nintendo preparing a Nintendo Direct for next week

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss their thoughts on the 2023 Summer Games Fest, a new survey about console ownership amongst female gamers and the most recent shenanigans from their Dungeons and Dragons Strixhaven Campaign.

Capping off the episode, the guys review the Lies of P demo for the PS5. Is this Bloodborne copycat a game you should be picking up day 1 September 2023?

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The big games, reveals, and trailers from Summer Game Fest 2023

Xbox Games Showcase 2023: Leaks, Rumors, and Predictions

Data Shows Most Switch Owners Are Women, Gamers React Poorly

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent firing of an Activision employee after following protocol, a rare Mega Drive game that sold for big money, Pathfinder's OGL and how the guys pick their next video game to play aka the Netflix effect.

Capping off the episode, the guys review Sega Marine Fishing for the Sega Dreamcast along with the fishing reel peripheral. Is the OG arcade fishing game and reel combo worth adding to your collection?

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Activision Blizzard Fires World of Warcraft Game Designer for Making Fun of Corporate Greed

A rare Mega Drive game has sold for nearly $10,000

Pathfinder creator shares “final draft” of DnD OGL rival

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan chat about their Strixhaven Dungeons and Dragons campaign, the DMCA notice from Nintendo for Dolphin emulator, Sony's recent failures in its showcase and Microsoft's tit for tat response to PlayStation video games.

Capping off the episode, the guys review the physician edition of Rack N Ruin for the Nintendo Switch. Copies are still available from Premium Edition Games at https://premiumeditiongames.com/products/rack-n-ruin-standard-edition Is this top down arcade shooter-like game one to add to your collection?

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Microsoft Makes Clear That a Dozen PlayStation Showcase Games are Also Coming to Xbox

PlayStation's new console is already being roasted by angry fans

Dolphin emulator Steam release delayed indefinitely following Nintendo DMCA notice

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This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan chat with the most famous artist you've never heard of, Paul Niemeyer, to continue discussions about Paul's career and recent works with Premium Edition Games. Listen in as they dive into his work with Pop Cap games, Eagle Games and more.

Capping off the episode, Ryan provides his first impression analysis of the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch. Is the game worth the $70 price point, or is it just a Breath of the Wild clone?

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