The Game Deflators

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Aug 2026

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The Game Deflators is a weekly podcast hosted by a couple of guys who truly enjoy video games and nerd culture. Listen in weekly to hear current video game news, new video game pickups, and video game reviews.

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September 7, 20261 hr 13 min

416: The Game Deflators E410 | PlayStation’s Digital Future Doubts + Zeta Set Debacle and DND

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 Episode01:44 Game Pickups and Miniatures Discussion02:08 Miniatures and Micro-Scale Gaming05:24 Current Games: Lost Ember and Chrono Trigger07:40 Dungeons… Source

August 31, 20261 hr 16 min

415: The Game Deflators E409 | Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital Is MASSIVE — Thousands of Games Supported

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 Intro03:13 Gaming Pickups and Personal Experiences06:13 Exploring Lost Ember and Chrono Trigger09:16 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Preparations12:19 Quick News: Lego Mario and Magic… Source

August 24, 20261 hr 7 min

414: The Game Deflators E408 | PlayStation Failures Continue

Phantom Blade Zero showcase, Amazon gaming speculation, Horizon spinoff reboot, GTA 6 leaks, pickups, and a Jurassic Park SNES review. Chapters: 00:00 Intro03:13 Game Pickups and Miniatures06:11 Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Planning12:17 Chrono Trigger Gameplay Experience18:16 Fast News: Gaming Industry Updates34:23 Amazon’s Gaming Aspirations37:45 PlayStation’s Horizon Multiplayer Reboot41:58… Source

August 17, 20261 hr 10 min

413: The Game Deflators E407 | Sony’s “Wall of Silence” and GTA 6 Marketing Strategy

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 Podcast00:21 Recent Game Pickups and 3D Printing Adventures03:04 Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns and Character Development09:06 Comic Book Discussions: Saga and Fables14:15 TV Shows and Their Adaptations15:58 Exploring Finny the… Source

August 10, 20261 hr 0 min

412: The Game Deflators E406 | Will XBOX Support Physical Games?

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 preview00:31 — Welcome & show intro01:34 — John’s recent pickups and gaming05:14 — Ryan’s LEGO pickup, Ori, and Guilty Gear Strive10:50 — Marvel Tokon’s PC launch problems14:52 — Nintendo’s expanding movie… Source

August 3, 202658 min

411: The Game Deflators E405 | $250 Xbox Challenge!

$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 concept1:31 — Budget rules, pricing, and original Xbox overview3:02 — Personal history with the original Xbox and the Duke controller5:09 — Launch lineup discussion8:55 — First experiences with the console and Halo memories12:54… Source

July 27, 20261 hr 7 min

410: The Game Deflators E404 | GameStop CEO: Discs Don’t Matter!

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 — Intro2:11 — Pickups: Mio, Magic Cards & Discworld Books7:35 — Currently Playing: Dino Stalker & Finny the Fish12:50 — Favorite Disney Movies14:55 — The Odyssey Movie Talk19:32 — Currently Playing: Chrono Trigger23:59… Source

July 20, 20261 hr 5 min

409: The Game Deflators E403 | PS6 Handheld Rumors Heat Up as Microsoft Loses a Court Case

Microsoft lawsuit loss, Steam refund controversy, One Piece scalper chaos, PS6 handheld speculation, gaming pickups, and a Popcorn Rocket PS4 review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:50 Game Pickups and Inflation Deflation Challenge02:21 Discussion on Popcorn Rocket Game04:48 Nicktoons Dice of Destiny 08:15 Sky Gunner 10:58 Cold Fear 14:46 Finny the Fish and the Seven Waters19:56 Dino Stalker and… Source

July 13, 202650 min

408: The Game Deflators E402 | Mario Kart Tour Delisted and Xbox Layoffs Hit

Gaming pickups, Xbox employee concerns, Mario Kart Tour shutdown, Xbox layoffs, PlayStation backlash, SGDQ talk, and an A Short Hike review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:28 Game Pickups and Miniatures Discussion03:32 Current Games: Evil West and Short Hike06:11 Physical Game Pickups and Onimusha08:56 Summer Games Done Quick and Speedrunning Community11:27 Xbox’s Corporate Changes and Employee… Source

July 6, 20261 hr 32 min

407: The Game Deflators E401 | Sony Is Killing Video Game Ownership

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 Intro03:31 Video Game Pickups21:59 Digital Transformation in Gaming27:05 Digitizing Game Collections29:24 The Challenge of Storage Space31:27 The Future of Digital Ownership34:20 Game Sharing and Family Plans36:51 Sony’s… Source