The Game Deflators
The Game Deflators are a couple of gamers from Phoenix Arizona that are obsessed with video games dungeons and dragons, and all things nerdy. Check out their weekly episodes for gaming news, discussions and video game reviews.
Episodes
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 Games 01:14 Super Mario All-Stars Plus World 06:14 Ratchet and Clank 10:57 Sly Cooper 13:02 Donkey Kong Country 3 16:36 Mario 64 19:33 Crash Bandicoot 22:34 Spyro 26:21 GRIS 29:17 Castlevania 32:36 Rayman Legends 36:29 Speedrunners 2 39:36 ...
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 Podcast 03:17 Game Pickups and Magic Cards 06:10 Transistor Gameplay Experience 12:19 Ori Gameplay Challenges 17:07 Kojima and Sony's Decisions 24:01 Console Generations and Marke...
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 Episode 01:44 Game Pickups and Miniatures Discussion 02:08 Miniatures and Micro-Scale Gaming 05:24 Current Games: Lost Ember and Chrono Trigger 07:40 Dungeons and Dragon...
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 Intro 03:13 Gaming Pickups and Personal Experiences 06:13 Exploring Lost Ember and Chrono Trigger 09:16 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Preparations 12:19 Quick News: Lego Mario and Magic the Gathering Updates...
Phantom Blade Zero showcase, Amazon gaming speculation, Horizon spinoff reboot, GTA 6 leaks, pickups, and a Jurassic Park SNES review.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:13 Game Pickups and Miniatures 06:11 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Planning 12:17 Chrono Trigger Gameplay Experience 18:16 Fast News: Gaming Industry Updates 34:23 Amazon's Gaming Aspirations 37:45 PlayStation's Horizon Multiplayer Reboot 41:58 Sony's Live Service Game...
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 Podcast 00:21 Recent Game Pickups and 3D Printing Adventures 03:04 Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns and Character Development 09:06 Comic Book Discussions: Saga and Fables 14:15 TV Shows and Their Adaptations 15:58 Exploring Finny the Fish: Gameplay and Mechanics...
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 preview 00:31 — Welcome & show intro 01:34 — John’s recent pickups and gaming 05:14 — Ryan’s LEGO pickup, Ori, and Guilty Gear Strive 10:50 — Marvel Tokon’s PC launch problems 14:52 — Nintendo&r...
$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 concept 1:31 — Budget rules, pricing, and original Xbox overview 3:02 — Personal history with the original Xbox and the Duke controller 5:09 — Launch lineup discussion 8:55 — First experiences with the console and Halo memories 12:54 &md...
Nintendo patent rejection sass, Switch 2 tariff dispute, GameStop CEO on disc‑less Sony, Xbox Back‑Compat for PC, gaming pickups, and a Greendog Genesis review.
Chapters: 0:00 — Intro 2:11 — Pickups: Mio, Magic Cards & Discworld Books 7:35 — Currently Playing: Dino Stalker & Finny the Fish 12:50 — Favorite Disney Movies 14:55 — The Odyssey Movie Talk 19:32 — Currently Playing: Chrono Trig...
Microsoft lawsuit loss, Steam refund controversy, One Piece scalper chaos, PS6 handheld speculation, gaming pickups, and a Popcorn Rocket PS4 review.
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Game Pickups and Inflation Deflation Challenge 02:21 Discussion on Popcorn Rocket Game 04:48 Nicktoons Dice of Destiny 08:15 Sky Gunner 10:58 Cold Fear 14:46 Finny the Fish and the Seven Waters 19:56 Dino Stalker and Cruisin Blast&n...
Gaming pickups, Xbox employee concerns, Mario Kart Tour shutdown, Xbox layoffs, PlayStation backlash, SGDQ talk, and an A Short Hike review.
Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Game Pickups and Miniatures Discussion 03:32 Current Games: Evil West and Short Hike 06:11 Physical Game Pickups and Onimusha 08:56 Summer Games Done Quick and Speedrunning Community 11:27 Xbox's Corporate Changes and Employee Sentiment 20:20 Mario Kart Tour ...
Xbox disc‑to‑digital testing, Sony ending physical games, Krafton bonus payouts, gaming pickups, and an Onimusha Warlords review with guest Barry Carenza of PM‑Studios.
00:00 Intro 03:31 Video Game Pickups 21:59 Digital Transformation in Gaming 27:05 Digitizing Game Collections 29:24 The Challenge of Storage Space 31:27 The Future of Digital Ownership 34:20 Game Sharing and Family Plans 36:51 Sony's Shift to Digital 40:41 The Impac...
Xbox Helix pricing leak, new Steam Machine pricing, and 15 essential video games everyone should play — featuring Will from PlayStation Ain’t Dead.
Chapters: 00:00 Celebrating 400 Episodes and Game Picks 03:13 Game Recommendations and Collecting Magic Cards 06:17 Exploring Game Soundtracks and Vinyl Collecting 09:03 Current Gaming Experiences and Upcoming Titles 12:14 Game Collecting Adventures and Rare Finds 15:10 Divi...
Video Game playthrough updates, upcoming releases, PlayStation and Xbox news, Nintendo breach, Game Pass impact, and a retro review of Yu‑Gi‑Oh! Forbidden Memories.
00:00 Introduction 03:15 Game Pickups and Collectibles 06:22 Current Gaming Experiences 09:17 Investments in Gaming Stocks 12:15 Upcoming Game Releases 15:23 Remote Play and Gaming on the Go 18:13 Industry News: PlayStation Exclusives 21:11 Future of Gaming: Digital vs ...
Showcase week breakdowns, Nintendo legal updates, rising hardware costs, current playthroughs, and a retro review of Monster Rancher Battle Card.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 09:19 Magic: The Gathering Insights 16:01 Brave Fencer Musashi Thoughts 23:10 Current Gaming Adventures: Killzone Shadowfall 23:40 Exciting Game Pickups 25:27 Digital Gaming Trends and Preferences 31:21 Exploring Mina the Hollower: Gameplay and Mechanics 36:28 Diving...
Nintendo news, Steam Machine launch, PlayStation State of Play highlights, MTG Marvel set records, and a retro review of Magic: The Gathering Battlemage on the Game Deflators Podcast.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:11 Pickups and current plays 06:09 John's PlayStation 5 Troubles and Game Resolutions 09:11 Ryan's Inflation Deflation Challenge and Game Recommendations 12:11 Mina the Hollower: A Game of the Year Contender 18:20 Innovative M...
The Game Deflators break down new pickups, big gaming news, PS6 backwards compatibility rumors, a Steam Deck price jump, and a retro review of Woody Woodpecker on PS2.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:34 Game Pickups and Retro Game Books 06:45 Magic Card Collection and Trading Insights 09:44 Valkyrie Profile Gameplay Experience 12:40 Saros Game Review and Gameplay Mechanics 15:33 Upcoming Game Releases and Personal Gaming Plans 18:51 Micro...
A wild week in gaming as PSN accounts get stolen, Valve takes aim at scalpers, rare PS4 copies of Poop Slinger resurface, GTA 6’s publisher flexes its expected profits, and the Game Deflators review Ed Edd n Eddy on GameCube.
00:00 Introduction 01:51 Recent Game Pickups and Magic Cards Discussion 04:51 Gameplay Experiences and Strategies in Commander 07:55 Exploring New Game Mechanics and Deck Strategies 11:06 Valkyrie Profil...
John and Ryan chat with Odd Family Games about Herdvana’s origins, design choices, indie challenges, and the future of tabletop gaming.
00:00 Introduction to Odd Family Games and Hervana 01:42 The Concept and Development of Hervana 06:45 Gameplay Mechanics and Strategy 09:49 Expansions and Additional Features 13:35 Art Style and Visual Development 18:52 Kickstarter Experience and Manufacturing Challenges 23:12 The Journey to ...
Game Deflators dive into Wizards union drama, Sony PlayStation antitrust battles, N4G misfires, Nintendo Direct reactions, and a Rugrats PS1 classic.
00:00 Introduction 01:19 Game Pickups and Magic the Gathering 04:26 Building Decks and Strategies 07:23 Current Gaming Experiences 10:13 Dungeon Crawler Carl 16:10 Game Boy Micro and New Game Experiences 23:12 Comparing Saros and Returnal 28:09 Quick News and Industry Upda...
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