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July 14, 2025 66 mins

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan share what they've been playing lately, swapping thoughts on new digital adventures and long-time favorites. John recaps his Crit Hit experience packed with tabletop energy and provides an update from the duos ongoing Strathaven Dungeons and Dragons campaign—expect magical mayhem and unexpected twists.

The discussion shifts toward the industry as they explore a new study showing younger gamers are cutting back on spending, and what that might signal for the future of game development and marketing. Nintendo’s latest consumer survey also takes the spotlight, with a spirited debate about the pros and cons of physical keycards versus digital downloads.

To cap things off, there’s a nostalgic deep dive into Sonic Adventure, looking at how the game holds up across Dreamcast and GameCube. Was it ahead of its time or a beautiful mess? Tune in to find out.

 

Articles covered:

https://www.ign.com/articles/younger-americans-have-spent-25-less-on-video-games-this-year-than-last?

https://www.gonintendo.com/contents/50671-nintendo-sending-out-game-key-card-surveys  

 

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