The Game Deflators

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, hosts John and Ryan dive into the latest gaming news and trends. They discuss the recent Sony layoffs and what it means for the future of physical media. They also analyze the declining player numbers for Helldivers 2 and the possible reasons for the declining playerbase. Special guest Jim from Crit Hit AZ joins the conversation to provide u

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, join John and Ryan as they discuss their thoughts on all items revealed during the recent Nintendo Direct. The conversation continues as the guys question if the eventual lifetime Switch console sales overtaking the PS2 needs an asterisk, new comments from Microsoft regarding the closure of a popular studio, and rumors that your PS5 may soon

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, join John and Ryan as they delve into the latest Xbox showcase, sharing their anticipation for upcoming titles. The conversation continues as the guys discuss the contentious banana-themed games on Steam, pondering Steam’s potential response, and exploring the implications of Sea of Thieves’ successful PlayStation debut for Sony’s Live

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan kick off the episode with a comprehensive review of the 2024 Summer Games Fest, sharing their candid thoughts and insights on the event’s highlights and areas for improvement. John updates listeners on his journey through Alundra on the PS1, while Ryan unfolds his adventures in Paper Mario and the Thousand-Year Door. The conv

In this episode of the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan welcome special guest Jim from Crit Hit Con, as they delve into the latest updates for the much-anticipated TTRPG convention set to take place in Mesa, Arizona, this July. They’ll explore the evolution of Dungeons & Dragons, contrasting the game’s earlier editions with the modern mechanics of 5th Edition. John and

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss what mash-up of video games they would like to see created in the future and John provides an update on his progress with Alundra on PS1 and Bramble the Mountain King on PS5.John and Ryan also cover all upcoming gaming events taking place this summer and rumors of Microsoft going full multiplatform with Xbox games. Is M

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss what they look for when picking up new video games—from a good story to judging a game by its cover.John and Ryan also cover if Halo is the only reason Microsoft's Xbox didn't fail from the start and the luck they had with Halo to getting them to where they are today. They also discuss the latest rumors for a next gen

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss what items in particular they view as most important for video game collecting. Is it the quality of the art cover, inclusion of a manual, or does any of this truly matter to the average collector?John and Ryan also discuss news of EA seeking to include advertisements in their video games and the evil but valid reason M

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss Sony's latest screw up related to Helldivers 2 access, and Hasbro's new commitment to creating video games. The guys also connect with Jim of Crit Hit AZ to talk about their upcoming tabletop gaming convention occurring July 6-7 in Mesa, Az. If you're a fan of table top gaming or have been affected by Sony's screw ups a

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss their ideal settings for the next Fallout game. They share their personal preferences and explore the possibilities. Additionally, Ryan provides his thoughts on the show, and if it's all he could want in a Fallout show.John and Ryan also discuss a recent interview with Larian Studios regarding their thoughts on video ga