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PlayStation 5 Digital vs Xbox Series S - Pachter Factor S5E73
Both Sony and Microsoft have disc-free versions of their new consoles, but which one has the right idea?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 podcast feeds register on SIFTD, link your Pa...
GameFace Episode 234
Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again, the latest on PS5 and Xbox Series X, the latest Nintendo Direct, streamers paying royalties to publishers, a Ghost of Tsushima 2 wishlist, the Facebook/Oculus controversy, Transformers: Battlegrounds, likenesses in video game movies, and much more!Patrons who pledge $4 ...
The Games of November 2020
The biggest month of the year for games is here! And that's not all. We also get two new consoles we'll be playing for a long time to come. It's the most important episode of Dossier ever!
Old is New: Watch Dogs
A complete newb to the Watch Dogs franchise plays the first two games to prepare for Watch Dogs: Legion!
What's up with Xbox console naming? - Pachter Factor S5E72
Sales of Xbox One X have skyrocketed since Series X pre-orders went live. Does it prove Xbox's naming conventions aren't working?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 podcast feed...
Ask Shane Anything Episode 35
Filling the gap left by Bethesda, consolidating indie studios, foods he should resist but can't, NHL expansion drafts, what's up with Marcus Beer, and more in this eclectic episode.WE HAVE A NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES TURNT-UP TUESDAY, NEWBS, THE BIG SIX...
GameFace Episode 233
The latest PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X updates, Doom Eternal's first story DLC, Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire 4, Spider Man: Miles Morales, the 4K/120 dream, unskippable ads in NBA 2K21, Golden Axed, and much more!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get GameFace seven days early and acc...
GameFace is Live on Twitch!
We're back doing the show live after several weeks. We've missed you guys so please join us on the stream.http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames
Will there be a market for Xbox Series S? - Pachter Factor S5E71
Microsoft's cheaper, disc-free console sounds like a good deal, but with limited storage and capabilities will anyone buy it?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 podcast feeds regist...
Newbs Episode 32
Pach-Man goes AR, King Arthur returns to video games, cooperative puzzling asks for ambidexterity, and much more in our roundup of the hottest new games!WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES TURNT-UP TUESDAY, NEWBS, THE BIG SIX, SPOILD, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, ...
Are the big games coming too late for Xbox Series X? - Pachter Factor S5E70
PlayStation 5 looks to have the advantage out of the gate, but how long is too long for Microsoft to get it in gear?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 podcast feeds register on SIFTD, ...
Ask Shane Anything Episode 34
Shane's most-hyped console launch of all time, his take on the Bethesda/Xbox deal, storage expansion with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and more!WE HAVE A NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES TURNT-UP TUESDAY, NEWBS, THE BIG SIX, SPOILD, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DEEP DI...
GameFace Episode 232
Prepping for next-gen, the latest PS5/Xbox Series X updates, Baldur's Gate III, Second Extinction, a final Assassin's Creed Valhalla preview, the coming Internet adpocalypse and GameSpot layoffs, G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, Shadow Gangs, and much more!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per mont...
Does PS5 or Xbox Series X have better marketing? - Pachter Factor S5E69
Is Sony or Microsoft doing a better job at marketing their new console and its features pre-launch? How can the messaging be improved? Plus, Pach chooses which Xbox most consumers should buy!Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast version...
Newbs Episode 31
Now that we're in the Fall, new game announcements have slowed to a trickle, but there's just enough to deliver another episode of Newbs!WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES TURNT-UP TUESDAY, NEWBS, THE BIG SIX, SPOILD, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DEEP DIV...
Why were next-gen pre-orders such a disaster? - Pachter Factor S5E68
How could Sony and Microsoft lose control of the situation so badly? How should we pre-order things going forward?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 podcast feeds register on SIFTD, li...
GameFace Episode 231
Three big games in this week's episode as we tackle Star Wars: Squadrons, Crash Bandicoot 4, and Super Mario Bros. 35. Plus, the PlayStation 5 teardown, Minecraft in Super Smash Bros., a final Watch Dogs Legion preview, EA's pathetic Switch support, the Bethesda Collections, and much more!Pa...
How will Sony respond to Xbox buying Bethesda? - Pachter Factor S5E67
Will Sony make a big purchase? Several smaller ones? Or do nothing at all?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 podcast feeds register on SIFTD, link your Patreon account to SIFTD using t...
Ask Shane Anything Episode 33
The pre-launch hype is winding down for PS5 and Xbox Series X and it's time to decide, so Shane dedicates an entire episode to the next-gen consoles.WE HAVE A NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES TURNT-UP TUESDAY, NEWBS, THE BIG SIX, SPOILD, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DEEP D...
Game Flip: Super Mario Bros. 35
Nintendo's free Mario battle royale sounded better than it actually is, but we're here to give it a makeover and help it reach its full potential!WE HAVE A NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES TURNT-UP TUESDAY, NEWBS, THE BIG SIX, SPOILD, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DEEP ...
The impact of Xbox buying Bethesda - Pachter Factor S5E66
Did Microsoft overpay? What's the timetable for a return on investment? What's the deal with exclusivity for massive games like The Elder Scrolls VI and Starfield?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast versions of the show. To pe...
GameFace Episode 230
Topics galore as we discuss the future of third-party games, Tokyo Game Show 2020, PS4/PS5 saves, Xbox Series X storage prices, the Metal Gear Solid remake rumors, COD Cold War Zombies, Cyberpunk 2077 crunch, Final Fantasy XVI's release date, Genshin Impact, Pokemon Sword & Shield DLC, and much ...
The Games of October 2020
Q4 is officially here! It's the biggest game-buying season of 2020 so how will you spend your money as you wait for PS5 and Xbox Series X next month? Dossier is here to help!A rundown of every game for every platform coming in October.
Submit Your Pachter Factor Questions!
It's that time again! We're ready to shoot new episodes of Pachter Factor and need your questions! Everything is now on the table for generation nine! Microsoft just bought Bethesda, pre-orders have happened, and we know the launch lineups.It's time to put Pach on the recordto make some ...
Newbs Episode 30
Our weekly roundup of the biggest new game announcements is in the pink.WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES TURNT-UP TUESDAY, NEWBS, THE BIG SIX, SPOILD, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DEEP DIVES, AND A BUNCH OF NEW AUDIO-ONLY SHOWS THAT ARE ON THE WAY! ADD IT TO YO...
Final E3 2020 replacement report card - Pachter Factor S5E65
Now that the dust has settled, how much did Pach end up missing E3 2020? Were the streams held throughout the Summer an adequate replacement?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 podcast ...
Ask Shane Anything Questions Needed!
It's that time again! We need new questions for the next round of Ask Shane Anything! Just about anything is fair game, but try to ask questions about recent stuff and also things that are longer-reaching. We can't do the show without you so thank you very much!
GameFace Episode 229
After a week's break we return with a monster show! Xbox buys Bethesda, the PS5 showcase, Super Mario 3D All-Stars, console pre-order stories, the Black Ops Cold War alpha, Crash Bandicoot 4, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, Hades, and much more!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get GameFace seven da...
Why aren't more classics being remade? - Pachter Factor S5E64
Why don't more publishers take successful old IP, hire a studio to to make it pretty, and re-release it? Profit deal!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 podcast feeds register on SI...
Newbs Episode 29
The PlayStation 5 Showcase has made this the biggest episode of Newbs yet!WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES TURNT-UP TUESDAY, NEWBS, THE BIG SIX, SPOILD, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, DEEP DIVES, AND A BUNCH OF NEW AUDIO-ONLY SHOWS THAT ARE ON THE WAY! ADD IT TO ...
