We're going to be having a live Q&A session with Shane on Zoom today at 1PM Pacific/4PM Eastern for everyone who pledges at the Ask Shane tier or higher. Check back here at 12:55 and there will be a post that will include the number and password. You don't have to have a webcam if you don't want, but make sure you've got a mic and the Zoom c...
2021-03-13 18:29:29 +0000 UTC View Post
A discussion with Supergiant's Greg Kasavin on the smashing success of Hades and the studio, being editor-in-chief at GameSpot during its glory days, transitioning to game development, and so much more!
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2021-03-12 17:01:20 +0000 UTC View Post
We check out the phenomenon survival game Valheim and discuss Switch Pro, Aliens: Fireteam, more PlayStation games coming to PC, Marvel's Avengers' final stand, the Hogwarts Legacy controversy, Microsoft Mesh, the new Xbox web browser, and more!
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2021-03-10 16:52:10 +0000 UTC View Post
We're back to our regular time. Join us on the stream!
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2021-03-09 21:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Was it smart for EA spend that much on Codemasters when the genre has kind of faded over the past decade?
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2021-03-08 17:03:21 +0000 UTC View Post
How vulnerable is CD Projekt RED to the class action lawsuits and in general after the Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco?
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2021-03-05 18:04:03 +0000 UTC View Post
In light of Microsoft's Xbox Live pricing flip flop, how do major gaming companies still make such boneheaded mistakes?
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2021-03-04 17:39:28 +0000 UTC View Post
GameFace returns with a massive episode! Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, BlizzConline, the first look at Elden Ring, the latest Sony State of Play, Pokemon 25, PlayStation VR 2, Bravely Default II, Outriders, Anthem RIP, Werewolf Earthblood, and more!
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2021-03-03 17:05:03 +0000 UTC View Post
We're finally back with a new episode. Join the reunion!
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2021-03-02 22:01:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Is Nintendo holding back its biggest games to reveal a hardware revision for Switch?
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2021-02-28 19:07:09 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone,
Just wanted to give everyone an update on my health. While I'm still having symptoms and the doctors still haven't figured out what's going on, I do feel a good bit better. I'm able to sleep most nights and have gone stretches of two days at a time with minimal or no issues. At this point I've seen a cardiologist and a neurol...
2021-02-27 17:45:57 +0000 UTC View Post
The godfather of video game music discusses his journey through the games industry as developer, journalist, hardware evangelist, and so much more!
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2021-02-26 21:52:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Every game for every platform launching in March with hype ratings from SIFTD editorial and our users. Is the year finally going to start heating up? Watch and find out.
2021-02-26 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
It's rare to find a game on Game Pass with no competition, but this new spin on bullet hell shooters is definitely one of them.
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2021-02-24 18:01:05 +0000 UTC View Post
What does Pach think of short sellers? How does shorting a company like GameStop actually work? Is GameStop better off or worse off afterwards? Will it continue?
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2021-02-23 17:27:04 +0000 UTC View Post
We talk to one of the pioneers of video game TV to discuss his early days, X-Play, his abrupt departure from the industry, his return to work on the new G4, and so much more!
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2021-02-19 18:41:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone. Here's the latest update on my health issues. Thanks to everyone who has sent along words of encouragement. It means a lot.
Shane
2021-02-16 22:28:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone. We're going to try and get through another round of Pachter Factor questions. It's been awhile since we've fielded new questions so topics like the GameStop/Reddit fiasco, the performance of PS5/Xbox Series X at retail, and much more are on the table as new topics.
We're going to take less this time because I can't real...
2021-02-16 22:23:28 +0000 UTC View Post
This 1-bit Metroidvania is short, but sweet. Is that what we're looking for from Game Pass?
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The creator of God of War and Twisted Metal joins us this week on our brand new podcast that prepares you for the weekend to come!
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2021-02-12 22:05:18 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone. Hope you’re all doing great and wish I could say the same. I’m currently going through a pretty serious medical issue that popped up Sunday night and has persisted. I spent the entire day/night yesterday at the hospital going through countless tests and they haven’t figured it out yet. I have an appointment with a specialist ...
2021-02-09 23:41:10 +0000 UTC View Post
What keeps gaming CEOs up at night?
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2021-02-07 17:51:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Game Pass is flush with roguelikes, but can this strategy RPG stand out with its stripped-down approach?
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2021-02-06 18:05:48 +0000 UTC View Post
We kick off our brand new podcast with a wide-ranging discussion with Marcus Beer! The annoyed gamer discusses life, games, his medical emergency, mixing politics with games, and so much more! We also prepare you for the weekend to come by giving you a night-by-night rundown of all your entertainment options.
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2021-02-05 17:01:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Games galore as we discuss Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, Google Stadia's pivot, The Medium, the next Tomb Raider, Balan Wonderworld, Destruction AllStars, Cyber Shadow, and more!
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2021-02-03 17:30:23 +0000 UTC View Post
GameFace is live on Twitch! Tons of games in today's show. Let's hang out on a Tuesday afternoon!
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2021-02-02 20:59:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Which of the recent gaming-related IPOs like Unity, Roblox, or Skillz has the most upside?
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2021-02-02 17:03:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Does it make sense in certain cases or is the genie already out of the bottle?
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Hey everyone! Today is the last day to enter the SIFTD Fantasy Challenge for 2021! It's quick, easy, and fun to enter. Just pick 10 games from drop-down menus. As a patron, you will earn a bigger prize if you win. You just have to be a registered user at siftd.net to enter. So make sure you register before going to this link. Good luck everyone!...
2021-01-31 20:34:23 +0000 UTC View Post
In our brand new series we take a look at games on Xbox's subscription service to see if they're worth your time. This platformer has undergone some big changes since it launched, but is it enough to rise above the competition on Game Pass?
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2021-01-30 19:00:56 +0000 UTC View Post