SIFTD posts
Are eSports taking advantage of the COVID-19 window? - Pachter Factor S5E44
Are eSports making money yet? What will it take for virtual sports to become as popular as traditional sports?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 y...
Why don't more companies make consoles? - Pachter Factor S5E43
Sony and Microsoft were able to make it happen so why haven't more companies like Samsung made a console? 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 y...
GameFace Episode 219
We dig into the leaked Assassin's Creed Valhalla gameplay and discuss $70 games, Ubisoft's battle royale shooter Hyper Scape, voice actors receiving death threats, Iron Man VR, the Xbox Series X first-party event, and more!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get all SIFTD content early a...
GameFace is Live on Twitch!
We're talking Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Iron Man VR, and so much more!http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames
SIFTD HQ S1E19: Time to Make the Donuts
Shane heads into the kitchen while Mitch searches for perfection in one of Square Enix's biggest hits!WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES SIFTD HQ, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES, AND A BUNCH OF NEW AUDIO-ONLY SHOWS THAT ARE ON THE WAY! ADD IT TO YOUR PODCAST APP...
Ask Shane Anything Episode 29
Ask Shane rides again as he addresses life in COVID lockdown, where games are headed, and one thing he would like to remove from the gaming industry.WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES SIFTD HQ, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES, ASK SHANE ANYTHING, AND A BUNCH OF NEW A...
Will any good come from coronavirus? - Pachter Factor S5E42
While the world may be rife with negativity right now, can Pach provide some positive takeaways from the pandemic for the gaming industry?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 fee...
Is it possible to revive a failed game? - Pachter Factor S5E41
Is BioWare reworking Anthem to repair its reputation or is it smart financially? What failed games have been successfully revived?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 regis...
GameFace Episode 218
The latest Cyberpunk 2077 and Marvel's Avengers updates, Xbox Lockhart, Mixer RIP, the industry's sexual misconduct reckoning, Pokemon Unite, the prospects for Death Stranding 2, and much more!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get all SIFTD content early and access to MP3/Podcast versi...
GameFace is Live on Twitch
We're talking Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel's Avengers, and much more!http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames
SIFTD HQ S1E18: Fixer-Upper
Mitch embarks on a makeover while Shane continues his rummaging.WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES SIFTD HQ, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES, AND A BUNCH OF NEW AUDIO-ONLY SHOWS THAT ARE ON THE WAY! ADD IT TO YOUR PODCAST APP TODAY!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per m...
The Games of July 2020
Ghost of Tsushima is finally here, but what other games should you have your eye on for the next 30 days? We've got you covered with every game for every platform!!
Pachter's bold generation nine predictions - Pachter Factor S5E40
PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, Google, Amazon, and Apple will all stake their claims to generation nine, but which ones will come out on top?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 fe...
SPOILD: The Last of Us Part II
Our spoilercast returns to tackle Naughty Dog's dark opus. MAJOR SPOILERS ahead as we talk about everything. Nothing is out of bounds. You've been warned.WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES SIFTD HQ, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES, AND A BUNCH OF NEW AUDIO-ON...
Nintendo and Square Enix check-in - Pachter Factor S5E39
How is Nintendo managing its IP? How does Square Enix turn a profit with its long development cycles? Get the answers in this double feature!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 ...
GameFace Episode 217
A massive discussion on The Last of Us Part II, EA's big E3 season press event, Crash Bandicoot 4, New Pokemon Snap, Nintendo bailing on mobile, Matt takes a victory lap, and much more!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get all SIFTD content early and access to MP3/Podcast versions. To perm...
GameFace is Live on Twitch!
We're talking The Last of Us Part II this week so don't miss it!http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames
SIFTD HQ S1E17: Day 4
We hear Seattle is lovely this time of year.WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES SIFTD HQ, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES, AND A BUNCH OF NEW AUDIO-ONLY SHOWS THAT ARE ON THE WAY! ADD IT TO YOUR PODCAST APP TODAY!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get SIFTD HQ fo...
Will Sony turn PlayStation Now into Game Pass? - Pachter Factor S5E38
If Sony were to use the same strategy as Microsoft and release its first-party games on PlayStation Now day-and-date with retail would it be better than its current strategy?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast versions of the show. To...
Is it smart to invest in CD Projekt RED right now? - Pachter Factor S5E37
CD Projekt RED just toppled Ubisoft to become the most valuable video game company in Europe. What does Pach think about the future of the company and its stocks?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...
Does Xbox Series X really have a chance? - Pachter Factor S5E36
What will it take for Xbox Series X to regain lost market share from PlayStation? Can it really convince enough PS4 owners to switch to Xbox Series X without a significant differentiator?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to MP3/Podcast versions of...
The Last of Us Part II Opening Gameplay
The first hour of the game without commentary. Put on some headphones for this. No spoilers if you've been following the game on GameFace or watched the latest presentation. We promise.
Entirely Too Many EA Play 2020 Predictions
EA's "E3 2020" press conference is today so we've put together our predictions for all its biggest franchises and next-gen!
GameFace Episode 216
The most in-depth PlayStation 5 analysis you'll find online. Over two hours of discussion as we tackle every piece of hardware and game announced. Plus, Star Wars: Squadrons, the next Pokemon game, Destiny 3, WB Games for sale, and much more!Patrons who pledge $4 or more per month get all SIFTD ...
GameFace is Live on Twitch!
We're diving deep on the massive PlayStation 5 blowout! Join the stream and hang for a bit!http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames
SIFTD HQ S1E16: A New Challenger Approaches!
The PlayStation 5 is all over this episode of HQ as Mitch ends his PC build saga and Shane goes down the tubes!WE HAVE A BRAND NEW PRIVATE PODCAST FEED FOR YOU CALLED SIFTD RADIO! IT INCLUDES SIFTD HQ, SPOILD, DEEP DIVES, AND A BUNCH OF NEW AUDIO-ONLY SHOWS THAT ARE ON THE WAY! ADD IT TO YOUR PODCAS...
Has Xbox given up with its services strategy? - Pachter Factor S5E35
Exclusives make sense when they're great and convince consumers to buy a console. Has Microsoft moved towards pushing services instead because it's realized its first-party games aren't good enough?Patrons who pledge $2 or more per month get Pachter Factor seven days early and access to ...
Will PS4 and Xbox One be discontinued soon? - Pachter Factor S5E34
Since all the consoles are sold out everywhere and out of stock online will Sony and Microsoft ever fully restock their old consoles or will they just start pushing us towards PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X? How would a strategy like this affect all the companies involved?Patrons who pledge $2 or m...
PlayStation 5 Reveal Hangout
Shane co-streams the big PlayStation 5 reveal and does a Q&A with sifters at the end!
Entirely Too Many PlayStation 5 Predictions
Sony's big blowout of the PlayStation 5 is happening today so we dream big and bold when making our predictions!



























