In this week’s episode of The Game Deflators, John and Ryan dive into a treasure trove of gaming updates, pickups, and hot takes:

Magic: The Gathering fans won’t want to miss the duo’s latest haul from Edge of Eternities, plus an update on the closure of Strixhaven Year Three in their long-running Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

The Game Deflators also explore Hasbro’s initiative to attract more women to Magic: The Gathering, analyzing what it means for future set releases.

On the digital front, Nintendo’s aggressive IP protection strikes again—this time forcing a popular speedrunning charity event to remove all Nintendo titles. John and Ryan provide their differing views on the outcome.

Rumors are swirling about the Nintendo Switch 2 and a potential increase in cartridge storage capacity. Could this be a game-changer for next-gen titles or just price increases?

Finally, the retro spotlight shines on Tomba! for the PlayStation 1, as the hosts visit this cult classic with a fresh review—does it still hold up in 2025?

Articles covered:

https://mtgrocks.com/hasbro-ceo-teases-k-pop-mtg-release-to-entice-women-to-play/

https://www.gamesradar.com/games/nintendo-forces-japanese-charity-speedrun-event-to-pull-its-games-from-the-lineup-after-claiming-unauthorized-use-now-organizers-have-to-ask-permission-for-every-single-game-in-the-future/

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