Best Game Deflators Podcasts (2025)

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The Game Deflators E371 | Does Nostalgia Ruin Gaming – Video Game Past and Future Collide 1:04:55

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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 Dr…

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URM in Our Scholarship Estimator (Ep. 1299) 4:16

2h ago4:16

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Nate and Ben go over what we know, and what we don't, about how the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action affects the URM filter in the Demon Scholarship Estimator. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Is Your School Deflating Your GPA? (Ep. 1298) 5:03

2h ago5:03

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Ben and Nate tackle an unusual question from a Boston University student: How do law schools treat applicants from schools that deflate grades? Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Rewrite Your Essays If You Reapply (Ep. 1297) 9:23

4h ago9:23

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Josh and Nate tell a listener to rewrite his essays for schools he is reapplying to this cycle. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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The Application Waiting Game (Ep. 1296) 10:54

1h ago10:54

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Nate and Josh address the concerns of a listener who's nervous they haven't heard from more law schools after following the Demon advice to apply early and broadly with your best possible LSAT score. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!…

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Accuracy Over Speed Will Get You to 170 (Ep. 1295) 10:48

1d ago10:48

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Listener Lyla is frustrated that her LSAT progress isn't going faster. Nate and Josh tell her to stay the course and keep prioritizing accuracy over speed. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Attack Questions Like Us to Get a 170 (Ep. 1294) 21:24

4d ago21:24

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Ben and Nate answer an actual LSAT question to model the right way to attack an argument in LR. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube! Follow along with our example question.

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You Can Be a Parent and Get a 170 (Ep. 1293) 7:51

3d ago7:51

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Nate and Ben tell listener Sarah how she can best prepare for the LSAT while parenting. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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The Game Deflators E370 | The Gaming Industry’s Biggest Battle: Creativity vs Cash 1:09:26

5d ago1:09:26

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In this episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan dive deep into the crossroads of creativity and commerce in the gaming industry. They explore how the Steam Machine’s pricing strategy could make or break its battle against heavyweights like the PS5, while reflecting on Dan Howser’s candid remarks about profit overshadowing innovation. T…

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Explaining an Academic Dismissal (Ep. 1292) 9:02

5d ago9:02

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Ben and Nate dissect a case of a student reapplying to law school after being academically dismissed. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Know Your Personal Statement Audience (Ep. 1291) 10:25

6d ago10:25

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Josh and Nate break down the importance of understanding who is reading your law school applications and personal statements. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Here's Why We Don't Push Private Tutoring (Ep. 1290) 12:08

7d ago12:08

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Nate and Josh walk through why LSAT Demon doesn't push private tutoring for most students. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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From Academic Dishonesty to the T14? (Ep. 1289) 12:54

8d ago12:54

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Listener Ahmed is worried one instance of academic dishonesty will prevent him from getting into a T14 law school. Ben and Nate tell him he's making too much out of it and try to talk him out of applying to law school. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!…

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Your Splitter Questions, Answered (Ep. 1288) 10:05

9d ago10:05

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Nate and Josh tackle some of the most frequently asked questions from high LSAT-low GPA splitters. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Make Law Schools Thirsty for Your Application (Ep. 1287) 9:20

10d ago9:20

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Nate and Ben discuss a text message Demon team member Jacob received from a #thirstylawschool. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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The Game Deflators E369 | GameStop Wants Your Taxidermy Raccoon?! 1:14:54

12d ago1:14:54

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In this episode of the Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan team up with Will from PlayStation Ain’t Dead for a lively crossover. The crew dives into pickups ranging from classic PS1 gems to modern horror titles, while debating the quirks of collecting sealed games. John and Ryan also share their experiences with Cyberpunk 2077, Metal Gear Solid, …

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It's Never "Law School or Bust" (Ep. 1286) 3:57

12d ago3:57

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Ben and Nate break down why you shouldn't be thinking "It's law school or bust." Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube! Don't be like this Reddit poster.

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How to Build Your Law School Resume (Ep. 1285) 15:27

13d ago15:27

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Rachel and Tim, two of our Demon admissions coaches, answer some frequently asked questions about resumes for law school applications. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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The Right Way to Blind Review (Ep. 1284) 14:02

14d ago14:02

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Demon team members Stefan and Mikey walk through the right way to blind review in your LSAT study. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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3-Section vs. 4-Section Practice Tests (Ep. 1283) 6:33

15d ago6:33

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Listener Katrina is seeing a score discrepancy between her 3-section and 4-section practice tests. Ben and Nate tell her to stop worrying about her score and focus on the individual questions she's missing. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!…

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You're Doing Flaw Questions Wrong (Ep. 1282) 23:26

16d ago23:26

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Ben and Nate help a listener struggling with flaw questions and solve a real question written by the Demon Team for Test D. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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What's the Deal with Tests L1 and L2? (Ep. 1281) 2:28

17d ago2:28

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Ben and Nate quickly explain Tests L1 and L2 after some Departing Demon feedback. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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The Game Deflators E368 | Valve’s Steam Machine Is BACK?! + Sony Cross-Buy 54:05

20d ago54:05

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John and Ryan are back with another jam-packed episode covering the latest in gaming news, nostalgia, and industry trends. They kick things off by sharing their latest game pickups and games they are currently playing, before turning their attention to the newest updates and bans shaking up the Magic: The Gathering community. The conversation then …

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Applying to Law School Without a GPA (Ep. 1280) 10:45

20d ago10:45

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Nate and Josh tackle an unusual situation: Listener Miles' school does not use traditional grades, and he's wondering how that might impact his LSAC GPA. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Here's How to Know When You're Ready (Ep. 1279) 9:03

21d ago9:03

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Nate and Josh answer one of students' most frequently asked questions: How do I know when I'm ready to take the LSAT? Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Pass/Fail Classes Won't Hurt Your GPA (Ep. 1278) 5:36

22d ago5:36

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Josh and Nate tell a nervous listener that taking a class pass/fail won't hurt her GPA for law school applications (if she passes). Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Don't Settle for a 50/50 (Ep. 1277) 7:08

23d ago7:08

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Listener Hannah has a problem: On LR questions, she often picks an incorrect answer after narrowing her options to two answers. Ben and Nate encourage her not to settle for a 50/50 and focus on complete understanding of the passage. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!…

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Don't Bother with a GPA Addendum (Ep. 1276) 7:01

24d ago7:01

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Nate and Ben tell a non-traditional student to not worry about a GPA addendum and focus on maximizing her LSAT score for law school applications. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Here's When to Move On From a Question (Ep. 1275) 6:10

25d ago6:10

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Ben and Nate discuss when you should, and shouldn't, move on from a question on the LSAT. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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The Game Deflators E367 | Nintendo Patents Under Fire! Is their Lawsuit at Risk? 55:15

27d ago55:15

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On this week’s episode of The Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan share the latest additions to their gaming collections before diving into what they’re currently playing—John continues his long trek through The Witcher, while Ryan experiences Metal Gear Solid for the very first time. The duo then shift gears to industry news, discussing Nintendo…

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Can You Do Too Much LR? (Ep. 1274) 7:15

27d ago7:15

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Nate and Josh tell listener Alexis there is no such thing as too much logical reasoning in LSAT prep. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Pump the Brakes. Take a Gap Year. (Ep. 1273) 11:14

28d ago11:14

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Nate and Josh tell listener Tony to pump the brakes, get his best possible LSAT score, and apply next cycle. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Here's Why You Underperform on Test Day (Ep. 1272) 7:38

1M ago7:38

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Ben and Nate go through a few reasons why students might underperform on an official test. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Don't Stop Until You Get Your 170 (Ep. 1271) 9:27

1M ago9:27

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Nate and Ben tell listener Hailey to heed her practice tests and shoot for a higher score on the official LSAT. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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The Game Deflators E366 | Palworld vs Nintendo: Patent DENIED! + Halo PS5 News 1:33:28

1M ago1:33:28

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In this episode of The Game Deflators, John and Ryan welcome special guest Barry Carenza from PM Studios! Barry dives into the exciting lineup of upcoming titles from PM Studios and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how ESRB ratings are set up for video games—yes, there's more to it than just slapping a letter on the box. The trio then ta…

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2026 Admissions Cycle Check-in (Ep. 1270) 13:01

1M ago13:01

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Nate and Josh answer a few questions about where we are in the 2026 law school admissions cycle. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Should You Become a Lawyer? (Ep. 1269) 8:34

1M ago8:34

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Ben and Nate discuss the traits someone should have if they want to become a lawyer. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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How to Hack Your GPA for Law School Admissions (Ep. 1268) 20:28

1M ago20:28

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Rachel and Tim, two of our admissions coaches, answer some frequently asked admissions questions and tell you how to maximize your LSAC GPA. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Getting to Passage Four in RC (Ep. 1267) 5:56

1M ago5:56

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Ben and Nate tell listener Josh there's no secret to getting to the final passage in RC. Speed comes from comprehending the passage and the questions. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Don't Freak Out. Practice Scores Vary. (Ep. 1266) 5:01

1M ago5:01

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Nate and Ben tackle a few listener questions about LSAT score variance and regression. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Untimed Tests Do Nothing For You (Ep. 1265) 7:10

1M ago7:10

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Ben and Nate tell listener Cristian to stop doing untimed sections and tests and instead use a mix of untimed drilling and timed practice sections. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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LSAT Prep = Law School Prep (Ep. 1264) 15:12

1M ago15:12

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Josh and Stefan, both current 1Ls, break down how the skills necessary for success on the LSAT are the same skills necessary for success in law school. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Make Them Ask About Your 170 (Ep. 1263) 4:26

1M ago4:26

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Nate and Josh dispense a quick bit of wisdom: Unless it's required, don't write an LSAT addendum for your law school applications. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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The Game Deflators E365 | You Won’t Believe What Xbox Might Do Next… 1:09:02

1M ago1:09:02

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In this episode of The Game Deflators podcast, hosts John and Ryan unpack a wide range of gaming topics with their signature blend of insight and nostalgia. They kick things off by sharing their latest game pickups and current playthroughs, offering listeners a peek into what’s hot on their consoles right now. The conversation takes a chilling turn…

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Set Your Law School Sights High (Ep. 1262) 12:06

2M ago12:06

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Nate and Josh encourage listener Dan, a non-traditional student, to embrace the quality of his resume and set his sights high for law school. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Lock In for Your 170 (Ep. 1261) 11:44

2M ago11:44

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Josh and Nate pick listener Lauren up off the mat and tell her to lock back in to her LSAT study after some recent disappointing practice scores. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Staying Sharp is Easier Than You Think (Ep. 1260) 6:22

2M ago6:22

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Listener Chance is worried about finding time to study for the LSAT when he joins the Navy. Ben and Nate tell him staying sharp on LSAT skills is easier than he thinks. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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You Can't Review Too Much (Ep. 1259) 9:35

2M ago9:35

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Nate and Ben answer an unusual question from listener Alex: Can you review your LSAT mistakes too much? Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!

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Do Your Work in the Passage (Ep. 1258) 12:39

2M ago12:39

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Josh and Demon team member Stefan walk through the LSAT Demon approach in our written explanations and remind listeners to put in the work to understand the passage before getting to the question and answer choices. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!…

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3+3 Programs are Scams (Ep. 1257) 17:50

2M ago17:50

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Ben and Nate break down why you should avoid 3+3 programs and maximize your competitiveness for scholarships. Read more on our website. Email [email protected] with questions or comments. Watch this episode on YouTube!