The Game Deflators E360 | Nintendo and Sony Court Battles Heat Up

In this episode of The Game Deflators podcast, John and Ryan dive into a whirlwind of gaming topics. 

Starting with their latest Magic: The Gathering pickups and Ray's experience with the Spiderman pre-release. The duo then shares what they’ve been playing lately, with John visiting the gritty fantasy world of The Witcher 1 and Ryan eagerly exploring the atmospheric depths of Hollow Knight: Silksong. 

The conversation heats up as they dissect Nintendo’s lawsuit against Palworld, focusing on the unprecedented use of video game mods as courtroom evidence. What does this mean for modding communities, fan content, and the future of intellectual property enforcement in gaming?

They also tackle Sony’s legal battle with Tencent, analyzing its impact on global gaming markets. With major players clashing, the hosts explore how these lawsuits could reshape the industry.

Wrapping up the episode, the guys delivers a retro review of Prince of Persia 2 for the SNES, evaluating its gameplay, design, and legacy in the 16-bit era. Is this classic platformer still worth playing in 2025? 

 

Articles covered:

https://gamerant.com/nintendo-palworld-lawsuit-prior-art-defense-mods-response-explained/

https://www.eurogamer.net/tencent-responds-to-sony-lawsuit-against-slavish-horizon-clone-stating-its-claims-of-originality-are-startling

 

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