The Game Deflators E397 | PlayStation Comes Out Swinging

Nintendo news, Steam Machine launch, PlayStation State of Play highlights, MTG Marvel set records, and a retro review of Magic: The Gathering Battlemage on the Game Deflators Podcast.

Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:11 Pickups and current plays 06:09 John's PlayStation 5 Troubles and Game Resolutions 09:11 Ryan's Inflation Deflation Challenge and Game Recommendations 12:11 Mina the Hollower: A Game of the Year Contender 18:20 Innovative Mechanics in Mina the Hollower 24:05 Nintendo's Patent Loss and Switch 2 Developments 30:18 Valve's Steam Machine Release and Pricing Speculations 35:50 Pricing and Marketing Strategies for New Consoles 36:45 PlayStation State of Play Highlights 49:47 Wolverine Game Mechanics and Expectations 51:18 Upcoming Game Events and Releases 52:24 Magic: The Gathering's New Marvel Set Discussion 01:00:32 Review of Magic: The Gathering Battle Mage 01:11:06 Outro

John and Ryan return with a full slate of gaming and TCG news. They start with Nintendo’s recently denied touchscreen‑related patent, discussing what the decision means as the company continues navigating its separate legal battle with Pocketpair over Palworld. The conversation then moves to Nintendo’s confirmation that the upcoming Switch 2 will feature a replaceable battery in the EU, adding another notable detail to the next‑gen hardware rollout.

The guys also cover Valve’s announcement that the new Steam Machine is officially set to ship this summer, marking the company’s latest move in the hardware space. From there, they break down all of the major reveals and trailers from the June 2026 PlayStation State of Play, highlighting the biggest announcements from the showcase.

Magic: The Gathering makes headlines as the new Marvel crossover set breaks records, prompting discussion about the momentum behind the release. To wrap up the episode, John and Ryan revisit the PS1 era with a look at Magic: The Gathering – Battlemage for this week’s Inflation Deflation Game, giving the retro title a fresh evaluation.

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