The Game Deflators E371 | Does Nostalgia Ruin Gaming – Video Game Past and Future Collide from The Game Deflators

The Game Deflators E371 | Does Nostalgia Ruin Gaming – Video Game Past and Future Collide

1 hour 4 minutes Posted Dec 8, 2025 at 5:35 am.

Introduction to the Game Inflators Podcast03:15 Game Pickups and Holiday Gaming Plans06:12 Current Gaming Experiences: Stellar Blade and More09:12 Nostalgia in Gaming: Revisiting Classic Titles12:14 Mark Cerny's Thoughts on Legend of the Dragoon15:16 The Impact of Nostalgia on Game Quality18:10 Exploring Backlogs and Gaming Resolutions34:18 Industry Lawsuits and Game Clones39:17 Horizon Franchise Discussion46:16 Magic: The Gathering and Game Collaborations51:08 Home Alone NES Game Review

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In this episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan discuss their recent game pickups and titles they are currently playing. The guys then delve into the topic of nostalgia in gaming, questioning whether classic titles hold up to modern standards. The conversation shifts to industry news, including Mark Cerny's thoughts on Legend of the Dragoon and the ongoing lawsuit between Tencent and Sony. Finally, they finish things off with a review of Home Alone on NES.

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Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18

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