The Game Deflators E362 | Free Game Pass with Ads? You Won’t Believe the Rumors

In this episode of the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan share their hands-on impressions of Silent Hill f, discussing their current progress in the game and how its unsettling atmosphere and narrative twists are stacking up so far. 
They also dive into industry-shaking rumors, including speculation that Xbox may be shifting away from console hardware to focus exclusively on cloud gaming, and the possibility of a new ad-supported free tier of Game Pass. The conversation heats up with analysis of the recent acquisition of Electronic Arts, exploring what this major move could mean for developers, franchises, and the future of AAA publishing. 
To round things out, the guys deliver a retro review of Clock Tower for the PS1, revisiting its haunting gameplay and its place in survival horror history. 

 

Articles covered:

https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-reportedly-testing-free-xbox-cloud-gaming-supported-by-ads-with-monthly-play-limits-announcement-and-launch-coming-soon

https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/videogame-publisher-eas-55-billion-buyout-turns-spotlight-gaming-ip-2025-10-02/ 

 

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