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10

Latest episode

Jun 2026

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EN-US

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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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June 15, 20261 hr 25 min

404: The Game Deflators E398 | Nintendo Lawsuit Updates and Summer Game Reveals

Showcase week breakdowns, Nintendo legal updates, rising hardware costs, current playthroughs, and a retro review of Monster Rancher Battle Card. Chapters:00:00 Intro09:19 Magic: The Gathering Insights16:01 Brave Fencer Musashi Thoughts23:10 Current Gaming Adventures: Killzone Shadowfall23:40 Exciting Game Pickups25:27 Digital Gaming Trends and Preferences31:21 Exploring Mina the Hollower… Source

June 8, 20261 hr 11 min

403: The Game Deflators E397 | PlayStation Comes Out Swinging

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 Intro03:11 Pickups and current plays06:09 John’s PlayStation 5 Troubles and Game Resolutions09:11 Ryan’s Inflation Deflation Challenge and Game Recommendations12:11 Mina the Hollower: A Game of the… Source

June 1, 20261 hr 11 min

402: The Game Deflators E395 | PS6 Rumors and Steam Deck Price Hike

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 Intro03:34 Game Pickups and Retro Game Books06:45 Magic Card Collection and Trading Insights09:44 Valkyrie Profile Gameplay Experience12:40 Saros Game Review and Gameplay Mechanics15:33 Upcoming Game Releases and… Source

May 25, 20261 hr 13 min

401: The Game Deflators E395 | PSN Security Fails & Valve Declares War on Scalpers

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 Introduction01:51 Recent Game Pickups and Magic Cards Discussion04:51 Gameplay Experiences and Strategies in Commander07:55 Exploring New Game Mechanics and Deck… Source

May 18, 202644 min

400: The Game Deflators E394 | Building a Tabletop Hit with Odd Family Games

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 Hervana01:42 The Concept and Development of Hervana06:45 Gameplay Mechanics and Strategy09:49 Expansions and Additional Features13:35 Art Style and Visual Development18:52 Kickstarter Experience and Manufacturing… Source

May 11, 20261 hr 12 min

399: The Game Deflators E393 | Sony Troubles, Nintendo Direct Reactions and Xbox Cuts AI

Game Deflators dive into Wizards union drama, Sony PlayStation antitrust battles, N4G misfires, Nintendo Direct reactions, and a Rugrats PS1 classic. 00:00 Introduction01:19 Game Pickups and Magic the Gathering04:26 Building Decks and Strategies07:23 Current Gaming Experiences 10:13 Dungeon Crawler Carl 16:10 Game Boy Micro and New Game Experiences23:12 Comparing Saros and Returnal28:09 Quick… Source

May 4, 20261 hr 2 min

398: The Game Deflators E392 | Pokémon Channel Wiped Out and Sony Calms Fears

Xbox revenue drops, Pokémon channel hit by Nintendo strikes, Dungeon Crawler Carl’s Kickstarter surges, MTG breaks prerelease records and unionizes, PlayStation license checks spark concern, plus a retro review of Sam & Max Hit the Road. 00:00 Intro02:19 Game Pickups and Current Plays05:05 Magic the Gathering and Card Sorting08:16 Dungeon Crawler Carl and Audiobooks11:09 TV Shows and Streaming… Source

April 27, 20261 hr 6 min

397: The Game Deflators E391 | Video Game Reprints, Lawsuits and Price Cuts

New game pickups, PlayStation age checks, a Nintendo lawsuit, VGP reprints, a tribute to Lou Zocchi, Xbox Game Pass price cuts, the rise of mini PCs, and a retro review of Who Framed Roger Rabbit on NES. 00:00 Intro11:34 Recent Game Picks and Reading Adventures19:33 PlayStation Age Verification and Nintendo Lawsuit27:12 Reprints and Collectibles in Gaming39:21 Tribute to a Gaming Legend40:47 Xbox… Source

April 20, 20261 hr 9 min

396: The Game Deflators E390 | Nintendo Leak Traps, Xbox’s Identity Crisis & More

The Game Deflators dig into Nintendo leak rumors, wild industry updates, odd Hasbro moves, Xbox’s shifting strategy, D&D publishing changes, and close with a retro review of Bucky O’Hare on the NES. 00:00 Introduction02:34 Game Pickups and Recent Plays09:21 Exploring Current Games and Experiences14:53 Guilty Gear Strive Tournament Experience18:29 Resident Evil 9 Review and Discussion29:06 Magic… Source

April 13, 20261 hr 18 min

395: The Game Deflators E389 | Resident Evil Remake Chris Redfield Actor Joe Whyte Interview

John and Ryan sit down with voice actor and comedian Joe Whyte, the talent behind Chris Redfield in the Resident Evil remake, for a deep dive into his multi‑layered career. From his early days as a Disney 3D artist to his evolution into voice acting and improv, Joe shares how he approaches character work, performance, and the craft of bringing digital heroes to life. Hear rare behind‑the‑scenes… Source

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