Games as a service are frequently being cancelled and Fortnite's metrics are down. Are PlayStation's 10 games as a service facing a tough market? Could PlayStation have made a colossal mistake putting so many of its eggs in this basket?
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2023-11-09 23:02:10 +0000 UTC View Post
We review the polarizing campaign in Modern Wafare III, WarioWare: Move It!, RoboCop: Rogue City, EA Sports WRC, Jusant, and much more!
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2023-11-08 17:49:51 +0000 UTC View Post
The huge shows keep coming with five games in today's episode! Join us on the stream!
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2023-11-07 20:55:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Recently there's been discussion about the length of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 so hoow many hours of entertainment should you get for $70? What's the sweet spot for full-priced, single-player games?
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2023-11-07 18:08:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Franchises with great stories and poor gameplay, how he has to play games as a journalist versus being a fan, his thoughts on achievements and trophies, and more!
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2023-11-03 23:52:20 +0000 UTC View Post
In a leaked Microsoft email chain Xbox CEO Phil Spencer discussed acquiring Nintendo. Is it under serious consideration and what would Xbox realistically have to pay?
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2023-11-02 21:55:32 +0000 UTC View Post
We celebrate Halloween with reviews of Alan Wake II and the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection. Plus, the Xbox Partner Preview, The Finals, the best/worst Halloween candy, and much more!
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2023-11-01 17:21:46 +0000 UTC View Post
We celebrate Halloween with Alan Wake II! Plus, the Metal Gear Solid Collection, the Xbox Partner Preview, and much more! Join us on the stream!
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2023-10-31 19:57:07 +0000 UTC View Post
October was an incredible month for game releases and November is no slouch, either!
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2023-10-31 04:25:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Things he never dreamed would happen in the gaming industry but did, how to make a video game as cheaply as possible, his sporting life, and more!
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2023-10-28 02:58:21 +0000 UTC View Post
With Xbox's stated goal of growing Game Pass above everything else, is it good or bad news that Starfield is selling so well?
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2023-10-27 22:08:25 +0000 UTC View Post
One of the biggest episodes of 2023! Reviews of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Sonic Superstars! Plus, EA's Iron Man game, why The Elder Scrolls VI was announced so early, and much more!
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2023-10-25 17:20:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Three bangers today including Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sonic Superstars, and much more! Join us on the stream.
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2023-10-24 19:55:35 +0000 UTC View Post
We're shooting the next round of Pachter Factor that will nearly close out 2023 and we need your questions!
The deal for Microsoft to buy Activision/Blizzard is final and its games will hit Game Pass in 2024, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan is retiring as Pachter predicted, Cyberpunk 2077 just completed one of the greatest comebacks in video...
2023-10-24 16:27:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Great questions this week as Shane discusses his time working with the UFC, the future influence of Assassin's Creed Mirage, games about serious conflicts like Israel/Palestine, the consequences for breaking review embargoes, and more!
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2023-10-21 00:42:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Shane plays the first hour of Insomniac's new Spider-Man game with commentary! Obviously some SPOILERs ahead.
2023-10-20 01:50:03 +0000 UTC View Post
This week we review Forza Motorsport, Lords of the Fallen, and a new arcade-style football game. Plus, adults act like children over Pokemon, one of Bethesda's leaders steps down, physical games' last stand, and more!
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2023-10-18 17:29:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Another episode filled with big games as we keep trucking through this awesome October! Join us live on the stream!
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2023-10-17 19:57:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Less and less premium games are released each year while free-to-play keeps on growing. Is free-to-play replacing single-player? Could it ultimately hurt Game Pass?
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2023-10-17 17:38:43 +0000 UTC View Post
His secret recipes, horror game suggestions for Halloween, the most pleasantly surprising games across history, a possible game show appearance, and more!
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2023-10-13 21:33:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Innocent companies and people were dragged into the Activision/Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft thanks to court documents. What recourse do they have now that the dust has settled?
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2023-10-12 18:24:32 +0000 UTC View Post
We review the new Assassin's Creed! Plus, previews of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III multiplayer, the PlayStation 5 Slim, RoboCop: Rogue City, and so much more!
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2023-10-11 17:03:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Another huge show! Assassin's Creed Mirage, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III multiplayer, PlayStation 5 Slim, and so much more! Join us!
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2023-10-10 19:56:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Developers and publishers complain that their games don't sell on Xbox because of Game Pass. Does the data back it up? Could it keep third-party games from launching on Xbox in the future?
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2023-10-10 17:09:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Nintendo's first-party output, when fans save cancelled games, the best peripherals and "gimmicks," Philadelphia pride, and more!
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2023-10-06 23:37:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Single-player games like Baldur's Gate III sell better and win all the awards. Will publishers ever take the hint and move away from games as a service?
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2023-10-06 17:42:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Shane plays the first hour of Assassin's Creed Mirage with commentary! Obviously, some light early game spoilers. Enjoy!
We review Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Counter-Strike 2, and Cocoon! Plus, first details on Far Cry 7, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan retires, Naughty Dog might cancel a game, Nintendo's Switch roadmap, and more!
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2023-10-04 17:21:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Far Cry 7, Counter-Strike 2, Meta Quest 3, and so much more! Join us!
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2023-10-03 19:55:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Microsoft bought Activision/Blizzard for a whopping $69 billion without being able to fully leverage Call of Duty and other franchises. Will it still be worth the money? What is Pachter's final grade on the deal?
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2023-10-03 17:02:56 +0000 UTC View Post