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The Game Deflators

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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Sep 21, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    418: The Game Deflators E412 | $200 to Build the Perfect Collection — What Did We Pick? (opens the original)

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    The Game Deflators pick the greatest platformers ever then each builds a $200 ideal collection, balancing nostalgia and value in gaming. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Platformers and Budgeting Games01:14 Super Mario All-Stars Plus World06:14 Ratchet and Clank10:57 Sly Cooper13:02 Donkey Kong Country 316:36 Mario 6419:33 Crash Bandicoot22:34 Spyro26:21 GRIS29:17 Castlevania32:36 Rayman… Source

  2. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    417: The Game Deflators E411 | PlayStation Is Losing It: Cancelations and Chaos (opens the original)

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    The Game Deflators cover Kojima’s canceled Physint, PSP 4K/8K rumors, Ubisoft/Square opting out of Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital, Sony’s disc backlash, Nintendo Direct 2026, and Princess Tomato NES review. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Game Deflators Podcast03:17 Game Pickups and Magic Cards06:10 Transistor Gameplay Experience12:19 Ori Gameplay Challenges17:07 Kojima and Sony’s Decisions24:01 Console… Source

  3. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    416: The Game Deflators E410 | PlayStation’s Digital Future Doubts + Zeta Set Debacle and DND (opens the original)

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    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

  4. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    415: The Game Deflators E409 | Xbox Disc‑to‑Digital Is MASSIVE — Thousands of Games Supported (opens the original)

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    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

  5. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    414: The Game Deflators E408 | PlayStation Failures Continue (opens the original)

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    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

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