The Game Deflators E357 | PAX West 2025 Indie Games + VGP & PlayAsia De Minimis

The Game Deflators

Content provided by The Game Deflators. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The Game Deflators or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

3M ago 52:26

MP3•Episode home

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan dive into a whirlwind of gaming goodness. Ryan returns from PAX West 2025 with fresh impressions, indie highlights, and a few surprises from the show floor. Meanwhile, John wraps up his journey through Final Fantasy VI with final thoughts on its legacy and storytelling, then jumps into the lush, emotional world of Neva PS5 for a first look at its gameplay and tone.

The duo also share their latest Magic: The Gathering pickups—expect cardboard envy and collector chatter—and break down the latest De Minimis deals from Video Games Plus (VGP) and PlayAsia, including some niche finds and import oddities.

And for this week’s retro review, it’s time to spin, slide, and smash through Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back on the PlayStation 1. Is it still a platforming gem, or has nostalgia clouded our judgment?

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

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

369 episodes

#Video Games #Lifestyle #Hobbies #Games and Gambling #Game Deflators