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!
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2022-11-15 20:56:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-11-14 21:27:36 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-11-11 22:29:58 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
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2022-11-09 17:28:47 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-11-08 19:28:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Shane plays the first 50 minutes of God of War: Ragnarok with commentary! Get a taste before taking the plunge.
2022-11-08 04:29:40 +0000 UTC View Post
The official recap video direct from Sony Santa Monica to get you prepared for the tale to come.
2022-11-07 23:33:36 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-11-04 18:12:11 +0000 UTC View Post
As far as Novembers go, this one's not especially strong, but it's a top-heavy list with some big hitters!
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2022-10-30 16:23:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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 people until he tests negative multiple times. So...
2022-10-30 03:32:21 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-10-29 16:49:35 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-10-25 20:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-10-22 20:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-10-20 20:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Is God of War: Ragnarok inevitably going to disappoint? Shane's all-star games journalism squad. Plus, is college tuition getting out of hand?
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2022-10-18 20:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
A quick message from Shane before he heads out on his first real vacation in 10 years!
2022-10-16 20:15:39 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-10-15 18:02:52 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-10-13 21:26:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-10-12 17:04:26 +0000 UTC View Post
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!
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2022-10-11 19:56:24 +0000 UTC View Post
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 of 2022 when all the big games will be released,&nb...
2022-10-10 20:45:34 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-10-08 21:36:50 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-10-06 21:49:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Google Stadia RIP, Sony's big bet on PlayStation VR2, Star Ocean: The Divine Force, Valkyrie Elysium, The DioField Chronicle, and more!
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2022-10-05 17:00:45 +0000 UTC View Post
We're steaming the next episode of our flagship show live RIGHT NOW on Twitch! Join the community on the stream!
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2022-10-04 19:57:09 +0000 UTC View Post
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 about to be released! It's the perfect time to ask Pac...
2022-10-03 19:20:31 +0000 UTC View Post
The future of the Mario Kart franchise, the trajectory for games journalism going forward, video game soundtracks, gaming magazines in the '90s, and more!
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2022-10-03 17:06:41 +0000 UTC View Post
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.
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2022-09-30 17:00:46 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-09-27 17:49:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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?
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2022-09-24 21:25:36 +0000 UTC View Post