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December 2, 2024 74 mins

Black Friday gaming sales, Epic Mickey sales slump, an Xbox handheld on the horizon and Red Faction.

Join John and Ryan in this jam-packed episode of Game Deflators podcast as they dive into some recent gaming news and rumors. First up, they analyze the Black Friday sales and whether they're truly worth the hype. Are the deals as good as they seem, or is it all just clever marketing?

Next, they explore the current demand for remakes and remasters of video games. Using the sales figures of Epic Mickey Rebrushed and Silent Hill 2 as a reference, they discuss whether this trend is still going strong or if the gaming community is ready to move on.

In addition, they tackle the exciting rumors about an Xbox handheld. What could this mean for the future of portable gaming, and how might it compete with existing handheld consoles?

Finally, they review the classic PS2 game Red Faction, reminiscing about its groundbreaking gameplay and discussing how it holds up in today's gaming landscape.

 

Articles covered: https://mynintendonews.com/2024/12/01/thq-says-epic-mickey-rebrushed-sales-slower-than-expected/ 

https://gamerant.com/xbox-handheld-console-rumor-pc-compatible-playstation-games-good-why/ 

 

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Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

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