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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!
Shane has recovered from COVID so the show is back live on Twitch! Another episode filled with massive games. God of War: Ragnarok, Sonic Frontiers, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, and so much more!http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames
Has Sony proved that E3 doesn't matter? - Pachter Factor S7E72
Sony can't make enough PlayStation 5 consoles and its software continues to sell very well. Doesn't this prove that E3 doesn't matter that much? Will the ESA or Geoff Keighley ultimately win the E3 power struggle?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early...
Will Adults Only games ever go mainstream? - Pachter Factor S7E71
When will Adult-rated games get their time to shine? Will they always be looked down upon? If a developer decided to put a ton of money into developing a AAAA adult game would it even have a chance at success?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to M...
GameFace Episode 319
GameFace is back with one of the biggest shows of 2022! Initial impressions of God of War: Ragnarok! Plus Bayonetta 3, Gotham Knights, Mario + Rabbids, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Scorn, Shane's trip to Greece, his bout with COVID, and much more!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get GameFace f...
Call of Duty back to $60?/Cross-platform Game Pass
If Microsoft owns Activision will it roll the price of its games back to $60? Will it ever be possible to pay one price per month and play every game ever made?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast versions of the show. To permanently s...
God of War: Ragnarok Hangout
Shane plays the first 50 minutes of God of War: Ragnarok with commentary! Get a taste before taking the plunge.
God of War: Ragnarok The Story So Far
The official recap video direct from Sony Santa Monica to get you prepared for the tale to come.
Does winning Game of the Year matter? - Pachter Factor S7E69
What is the importance of winning end-of-the-year awards? What does it ultimately do for a development studio or publisher? Is there any real evidence that it actually matters to the bottom line? Which game will win Game of the Year for 2022?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor...
Dossier: Ten Games Worth Considering in November 2022
As far as Novembers go, this one's not especially strong, but it's a top-heavy list with some big hitters!WE HAVE PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES NEW DIMENSION, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DOSSIER, THE GRIND, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES, SIFTD COUNTDOWN, GOOD MORNING GAMING, GAME...
Shane Has COVID
Shane made it home safely from his trip to Greece, but yesterday started feeling under the weather. Today he woke up feeling worse and has now had two positive tests. He contracted COVID-19 on the flight home. His symptoms aren’t terrible so far, but he obviously can’t be in a room with other pe...
Why did the new G4 fail? - Pachter Factor S7E68
Did the now-infamous anti-sexism rant by one of its hosts really have anything to do with its struggles? Will a gaming TV network ever work again?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast versions of the show. To permanently set up your pod...
Ask Shane Anything Episode 55
Shane's words to live by, a more positive take on video game streaming, and is he disappointed in the PS5 and Xbox Series X so far?WE HAVE PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES NEW DIMENSION, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DOSSIER, THE GRIND, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES, SIFTD COUNTDOWN, GOOD...
Is PlayStation scared of losing Call of Duty? - Pachter Factor S7E67
Sony's regulatory filings have emphatically described the threat of Call of Duty being controlled by Xbox. Is this all bluster or is PlayStation is legitimately scared of the acquisition going through? Is Xbox being too nice to PlayStation?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Fact...
Is PlayStation VR2 going to flop? - Pachter Factor S7E66
Sony plans to make two million units of PlayStation VR2 by March of next year. Is it smart to manufacture so many units? What will the final price be and should Sony wait for the world economy to improve before releasing it?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early ...
Ask Shane Anything Episode 54
Is God of War: Ragnarok inevitably going to disappoint? Shane's all-star games journalism squad. Plus, is college tuition getting out of hand?WE HAVE PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES NEW DIMENSION, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DOSSIER, THE GRIND, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES, SIFTD COUN...
Shane on Vacation!
A quick message from Shane before he heads out on his first real vacation in 10 years!
Saudi Arabia's $13 billion gaming investment - Pachter Factor S7E65
Saudi Arabia has set aside $13 billion to purchase a major video game publisher. Which publisher is the most likely target? Will it force it to alter its content due to political or religious conflicts?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podc...
Will Call of Duty work on Game Pass? - Pachter Factor S7E64
If everyone is getting Call of Duty essentially for free, how will Microsoft have to change it to ensure it's generating a real return on the investment?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast versions of the show. To permanently set ...
GameFace Episode 318
Overwatch 2, Return to Monkey Island, the new Need for Speed, and the Super Mario Bros. movie. Plus, are Games as a Service ultimately going to damage the industry?Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get GameFace four days early and access to private MP3/Podcast versions of the show. To permanen...
GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!
The last episode before Shane finally takes a vacation features Overwatch 2, the new Need for Speed, the Super Mario Bros. movie and so much more! Join the community on the stream!http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames
Submit Ask Shane Anything Questions Fall 2022!
We're taking new questions for Ask Shane Anything! Don't be shy. Feel free to ask him whatever you want.We've gone back to the old format for Ask Shane Anything where you ask questions beforehand and Shane answers them in a more post-produced style. We've finally made it to the end o...
Why was Google Stadia a massive failure? - Pachter Factor S7E63
Is the death of Google Stadia also the death of game streaming services in general? Where did Google really go wrong and what can be learned from its mistakes?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast versions of the show. To permanently se...
The PlayStation 5 external disc drive - Pachter Factor S7E62
Is the rumored detachable disc drive design for the PlayStation 5 a good idea? Is Sony trying to gently force its user base to digital-only or is it more about the cost savings?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast versions of the show....
GameFace Episode 317
Google Stadia RIP, Sony's big bet on PlayStation VR2, Star Ocean: The Divine Force, Valkyrie Elysium, The DioField Chronicle, and more!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get GameFace four days early and access to private MP3/Podcast versions of the show. To permanently set up your GameFace ...
GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!
We're steaming the next episode of our flagship show live RIGHT NOW on Twitch! Join the community on the stream!http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames
Pachter Factor Questions Needed for Fall 2022
We've made it to the most important months of every year for video games! All the big releases are right around the corner and the holidays are approaching! It's last call for 2022 to ask Michael Pachter your most burning questions!The year is winding down and 2022's biggest games are ab...
Ask Shane Anything Episode 53
The future of the Mario Kart franchise, the trajectory for games journalism going forward, video game soundtracks, gaming magazines in the '90s, and more!WE HAVE PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES NEW DIMENSION, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DOSSIER, THE GRIND, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES...
Ten Games Worth Buying in October 2022
Finally! We have 10 games worth buying in a month for the first time since March. It's October so it's all killer, no filler! What games will be spooking you this Halloween? Watch and find out.WE HAVE PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES NEW DIMENSION, ASK SHANE ANYTH...
How can Ubisoft be saved? - Pachter Factor S7E61
After sexual misconduct allegations, failing at a free-to-play pivot, an unpopular position on the blockchain, and multiple cancellations and delays what's the path to redemption for Ubisoft?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast ver...
When will cross-gen development finally end? - Pachter Factor S7E60
It's almost two years since the launch of PS5 and Xbox Series and there have been very few next-gen exclusives. What is the breakpoint where installed base and console production are enough to move on?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/P...
