The Game Deflators

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast the guys discuss Microsoft's recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, what it could mean for Microsoft's future plans in the console hardware business, and their relationship with Sony and Nintendo.

Capping off the episode, the guys play Captain Commando on the Super Nintendo. This beat 'em up has a hefty price tag, but when compared to other games in the same price range, where does it stand?

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Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion

‘Call of Duty’ will stay on Sony’s PlayStation console after Activision deal, Xbox boss promises

Xbox Boss "Trusts" Nintendo To Not Do Anything That Would Harm The Games Industry

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast Sony denies increasing PS4 production, an updated PlayStation patent might not be what it seems and rumors are milling about for new games on the Nintendo Switch.

Capping off the episode, the guys play Deep Rock Galactic on the PS4. This space mining dwarves first person shooter has been well received, but what did the Game Deflators think of the $30 price tag tied to it?

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Sony Denies Increasing PS4 Production to Deal With PlayStation 5 Shortage

Updated PlayStation Patent Has Fans in Backwards Compatibility Frenzy, But It's a Reach

New Mario Games Leak Giving Nintendo GameCube Fans Hope

Rumour: Persona 4 Golden Could Be Released On Nintendo Switch In 2022

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan dive in on some of the hottest gaming news to start the year. Mario Kart 9 is under development and will have a new twist, PSVR 2 specs are out, and fans fight back against NFTs in a recent Sega polling.

Capping off the episode, the guys play Day of the Tentacle. Originally released for PC, this point and click adventure often hits top 100 gaming charts. What did the Game Deflators think of the remastered title?

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PSVR 2 Specs: How it Stacks Up Against the Original PSVR, Oculus Quest 2, and Valve Index

Mario Kart 9 reportedly on the way, this time with a ‘new twist

Sega cites fan backlash in surprisingly cautious take on gaming NFTs

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Nintendo Fuse and Premium Edition Games to talk shop, Pokemon Arceus, the gaming trends they want to see end in 2022 and select their New Games Resolutions for the year.

Also on this episode, Ryan provides his long awaited review of Super Mario Odyssey. After pestering him for months, what did Ryan think about this highly rated Switch title? 

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Controversial Pokemon Legends: Arceus Leak Has Pokemon Fans Divided

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan do a year-in review of the games they played in 2021 for both the inflation deflation gaming reviews and personal gaming. Hear which games made for a good or bad experience, and what they guys felt was their personal game of the year.

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan have a conversation around studios taking further steps towards accessibility in gaming. The guys also talk about the recent rumors around a new Twisted Metal game for the PS5, the worst rated games of 2021 and disappointing news about Smash Bros.

Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review some of the recent standard rotation sets for Magic the Gathering and if the set boosters are truly worth the cost of admission.

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"It's a true frontier of game design": How Naughty Dog and Insomniac Games think about accessibility

The Worst Games Of 2021 According To Metacritic

New PS5 Leak Has Nostalgic PS1 Fans Very Excited

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Director Confirms Disappointing News

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss their thoughts on the 2021 Game Awards and if it met expectations along with the winners, snubs and video game trailers shown at the event. 

Capping off the episode, the guys review It Takes Two for the PS4. The title officially won game of year, so the Game Deflators needed to see what all the hype was about.

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Activision Blizzard reacts to unionization talk with anti-unionization talk

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss Take Two's recent lawsuits of smaller companies, Activision's disinvitation from the 2022 Game Awards + predictions, and the news of a new PlayStation subscription being in the works.

Capping off the episode, the guys review Star Fox 2 for the Super Nintendo. Originally a canceled title from the mid 90s, this game was eventually released for the SNES classic and Nintendo Switch. Was the wait worth it, or should this game have remained in the vault?

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Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim

Activision ‘will not be a part of’ The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley says

PlayStation Plans New Service to Take On Xbox Game Pass

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the current and past sales figures of the big three console makers, patents for mobile PlayStation peripherals, the ultimate video game of all time, and engineer thoughts on the Nintendo Wii.

Capping off the episode, the guys review Slime World for the Sega Genesis. Originally a title for the Lynx, this game has skyrocketed in value over the past year. Is it truly worth the hype?

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PS5 Outsells the Wii U in Less Than One Year - Sales

Dark Souls named 'Ultimate Game of All Time'

Former Metroid Prime Engineer Admits He Was "Disappointed" With The Wii's Specs

Sony could be planning a PlayStation mobile controller, patent suggests

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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Premium Edition Games as they discuss their top 5 Nintendo Switch games, receive the latest news around Premium Edition Games and chat about their favorite Nintendo console designs.

Capping off the episode, the guys review Quest Arrest for the Game Boy. Created by John Roo of The Retro Room Games, Quest Arrest is proof that hard work a dedication can make your vision a reality. Hear what the guys think of this Game Boy title and try it yourself at https://theretroroomroo.itch.io/questarrest 

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