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This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent firing of an Activision employee after following protocol, a rare Mega Drive game that sold for big money, Pathfinder's OGL and how the guys pick their next video game to play aka the Netflix effect. Capping off the episode, the guys review Sega Marine Fishing for the Sega Dreamcast along with the fishing reel peripheral. Is the OG arcade fishing game and reel combo worth adding to your collection? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Activision Blizzard Fires World of Warcraft Game Designer for Making Fun of Corporate Greed A rare Mega Drive game has sold for nearly $10,000 Pathfinder creator shares “final draft” of DnD OGL rival Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan chat about their Strixhaven Dungeons and Dragons campaign, the DMCA notice from Nintendo for Dolphin emulator, Sony's recent failures in its showcase and Microsoft's tit for tat response to PlayStation video games. Capping off the episode, the guys review the physician edition of Rack N Ruin for the Nintendo Switch. Copies are still available from Premium Edition Games at https://premiumeditiongames.com/products/rack-n-ruin-standard-edition Is this top down arcade shooter-like game one to add to your collection? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Microsoft Makes Clear That a Dozen PlayStation Showcase Games are Also Coming to Xbox PlayStation's new console is already being roasted by angry fans Dolphin emulator Steam release delayed indefinitely following Nintendo DMCA notice Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan chat with the most famous artist you've never heard of, Paul Niemeyer, to continue discussions about Paul's career and recent works with Premium Edition Games. Listen in as they dive into his work with Pop Cap games, Eagle Games and more. Capping off the episode, Ryan provides his first impression analysis of the new Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch. Is the game worth the $70 price point, or is it just a Breath of the Wild clone?   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com    Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators     Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18

This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan pit three snowboarding video games against once another to determine which pone sits atop the Mario podium. Tune in to get their thoughts on 108- Snowboarding, SSX Tricky and Snowboard Kids 2. Be sure to comment with your vote for which game you think is best of the three.. Podcast episode recorded September 2022   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com    Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators     Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the recent comments made by Xbox boss Phil Spencer, Sony's decision to close studio PixelOpus and Red Fall developers getting slammed on social media. Capping off the episode, the guys review Kinetica on the PS2. Is this futuristic racer worth the 8/10 hype? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Redfall Developer Gets Mocked For The Game’s Terrible Launch Phil Spencer: "We're not in the business of out-consoling Sony or out-consoling Nintendo" PlayStation Shuts Down Concrete Genie Dev Amidst Continued Pivot To Prestige Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss Sony PC ports, hoarding of digital release video games and why the recent CMA blocking of the Microsoft Activision acquisition makes sense. Capping off the episode, the guys review Kirby and the Rainbow Curse on the Wii U. Is this stylist focused game creeping up in value worth your hard earned dollars? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics The Reason Regulators Blocked Microsoft's Activision Deal Makes No Sense Redfall retail boxes have "60 FPS" listed on the back so Bethesda put a notice sticker to clarify Sony confirms more PC ports are coming, because it's making a ton of money Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan provide their thoughts on the new Mario Bros movie, news of future Nintendo Movies to be, Microsoft's rumored unhappiness with Xbox and how Sony changed the gaming industry. Capping off the episode, the guys review Super Black Bass for the SNES. A simple leisure fishing game for a classic console. Is it still worth the $5 price point?   Purchase Rain on Your Parade at https://premiumeditiongames.com/products/rain-on-your-parade-standard-edition  Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics More Nintendo Movies Are Coming After The Super Mario Bros Movie Rumor: Microsoft is Reportedly Not Pleased With the Current State of Xbox With God of War, Sony Changed Blockbuster Video Games Forever Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Premium Edition Games and Nintendo Fuse where the discuss the recent Series 6 Direct from Premium Edition Games, a new Sony handheld compatible with PS5, US Senators seeking unredacted documents from Sony and Nintendo escalating its war on creators. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Tenchu Z for the Xbox 360.  Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Insider Believes PlayStation Q-Lite Handheld Should Cost Around $200 US Senator asks Sony CEO to reveal PlayStation’s game exclusivity deals Nintendo Escalates War On Popular Zelda YouTuber Behind Multiplayer Breath Of The Wild Mod Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the success of the Mario Movie and the possibility of a Nintendo Cinematic Universe, Microsoft's war against emulation and Sony's response to UK regulators over the Microsoft Activision acquisition.  Capping off the episode, the guys review Rain on Your Parade for the Nintendo Switch. Should you pick up a copy of this Katamari-like puzzle action game featuring a cloud whose mission is to "rain on everyone's parade"? Tune in to find out.   Purchase Rain on Your Parade at https://premiumeditiongames.com/products/rain-on-your-parade-standard-edition  Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Sony Cites Redfall’s Harvey Smith After Cancellation of PS5 Version in Its Response to the CMA Do We Need a Nintendo Cinematic Universe? Microsoft Escalates War Against PlayStation, Nintendo Emulation On Xbox Series X/S Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss their personal experiences with the Nintendo GameCube and create a gamers starter kit. Budgeting $200, John and Ryan seek to build their ideal GameCube collection for new collectors and younger gamers alike. Podcast episode recorded September 2022   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com    Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators     Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the UK's decision to allow the Microsoft Activision acquisition, Sony winning Metacritic's top publisher award and whether or not Smash Bros Melee could get the HD treatment. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Resident Evil 4 for the PS4 and GameCube in celebration of the current gen remake.  Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics PlayStation Wins 2022 Publisher of the Year Award From Metacritic UK regulator sides with Microsoft over Call of Duty on PlayStation concerns Random: Smash Bros. Melee HD Unlikely To Happen, According To Former Nintendo Employees Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are peel back the onion on the Microsoft Sony relationship and discuss what the gaming world may or may not look like if Microsoft is able to gain momentum in the gaming market. The guys also chat about the Completionist's recent buying spree for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eshops and Konami's future. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Carrion for the Nintendo Switch. A reverse horror game in which you consume the good guys, is this game worth picking up for it's current $20 price tag? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics YouTuber The Completionist Has Preserved $23K Worth Of 3DS And Wii U Games Bloober CEO defends Konami: 'They do know what they are doing' Starfield exclusivity is why Sony doesn’t trust Microsoft’s promises Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Barry of Premium Edition Games and Nintendo Fuse where the discuss the recent State of Premium from Premium Edition Games, 3DS and WiiU store sales, Microsoft getting Call of Duty to run on Nintendo consoles and the PS5 finally taking down the Switch in Japan. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Eldest Souls for the PS5. This souls style boss rush action game recently received a physical release, but is it worth grabbing regardless of gaming device chosen? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Capcom 3DS & Wii U Games Available For Just $2.99 In Final eShop Sale (US) Microsoft 'Confident' It Can Get Call of Duty Running on Nintendo Switch PS5 marks biggest ever month in Japan, with sales up over 450% Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the impatience of gamers with gaming patches, Sony potentially revealing in court what they pay for exclusives, the ousting of the Square Enix CEO and Funko giving its supplies the ET Atari treatment. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review the Vectrex 3.0 multi-cart for the Vectrex. A cart with everything you could ever want to play on the Vectrex, what did the guys think of this $50 game. Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Feature: 50 Years Of Landmark Video Games, One Per Year, All Playable On Nintendo Switch Sony Might Have To Reveal What It Pays For Exclusives, Court Says Over $30 Million Worth Of Funkos Are Headed To The Landfill Square Enix CEO Who Constantly Pushed NFT Games To Be Replace Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the issues with Metroid Prime and similar games being out of stock and scalped. Are Nintendo fans to blame for this recurring issue? The guys also discuss Miyamoto's comments on the next Mario video game, China likely to approve the Activision acquisition and Ukraine asking Microsoft, Valve and Sony to stop selling the Russian developed Atomic Heart in their country. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Uniracers for the Super Nintendo. A side scrolling racer laced with a Pixar lawsuit; is it worth the $15+ price tag or will you find yourself avoiding this unique video game. Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Gamers Are Having a Hard Time Finding Metroid Prime Remastered Physical Copies Miyamoto: Nintendo Is "Always" Working On Mario, But Isn't Ready For The Next Game Reveal Just Yet Ukraine wants Valve, Microsoft, and Sony to stop selling Atomic Heart in the country China Likely to Approve Microsoft Activision Acquisition Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan jump right into the news with rumors of the classic Pokémon games coming to Nintendo Switch online. The guys also discuss Hasbro's recent comments on how #DNDBegone affected revenue, the best video game remakes and their thoughts on the DK Oldies console refurb situation. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Dewey's Adventure for the Nintendo Wii. A motion controlled platformer with some decent artwork. Should you add it to your collection for under $10? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Classic Pokémon Games Rumored for Switch Online Hasbro CEO on D&D fiasco: ‘We misfired’ on the OGL but have ‘since course corrected’ The 25 Best Video Game Remakes Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by Phil of Phil1UpCollects and Premium Edition Games as they discuss game collecting in their respective cities, the recent Nintendo Direct and what it means for the future of the Switch, $70 Nintendo games and Microsoft calling on Nintendo and Google to help in its fight with the FTC. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Mystic Defender for the Sega Genesis. A platform action RPG released in 1990 with a cool cool story, dark disciples and moderate difficulty, is it worth picking up? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics A Strong Nintendo Direct Also Showed Why the End Is in Sight for the Switch Nintendo says Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s $70 price isn’t the trend going forwards Nintendo and Google get roped into Microsoft's FTC defense Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the top gaming news for the week including Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo ditching E3, the future of the live service gaming industry and retro video game collecting in 2023. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review One Piece Burning Blood for the PlayStation 4. A fighting game for one of the greatest anime franchises of all time, does it deserve the mixed reviews? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Exclusive: Xbox, Nintendo, and Sony Won't Be Part of E3 2023 The Live-Service Game Bubble Looks Ready To Burst The PROBLEM With Retro Gaming In 2023 Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan discuss the top gaming news for the week including GoldenEye multiplayer and controller mapping, the recent Bethesda Microsoft showcase, Dungeons and Dragons OGL, and the lead voice actor of Fire Emblem getting shafted out of his Divine Edition of the video game by GameStop. Capping off the episode, John and Ryan review Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi for the Sega Genesis. A classic platforming hack and slash title from 1990, does this video game do enough to avoid being called inflated? Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   This Weeks Topics Everything announced at Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct New PlayStation Patent Would Punish Toxic Players and Reward Others Dungeons & Dragons Scraps Plans to Update Its Open Game License Fire Emblem Engage’s lead voice actor frustrated at GameStop as didn’t fulfil his Fire Emblem Engage Divine Edition pre-order Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast John and Ryan are joined by voice actor Mark Whitten. Known for his roles as Kyojuro Rengoku in Demon Slayer, Kaedehara Kazuha in Genshin Impact, and many other video game and anime properties, Mark shares his experiences in the entertainment industry and his love of video games. John and Ryan also chat with Mark about video game to TV/Film adaptations like The Last of Us and nostalgic gaming memories.   Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com    Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators     Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18