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GameFace Episode 343: PlayStation Showcase 2023, Mortal Kombat 1

GameFace Episode 343: PlayStation Showcase 2023, Mortal Kombat 1

We go game-by-game and analyze the biggest PlayStation event of 2023! Plus, our takes on the new Mortal Kombat. 

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch...Again!

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch...Again!

A special Thursday edition of GameFace is LIVE right now on Twitch! We tackle the PlayStation Showcase plus other stuff! Join us on the stream!

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GameFace Epiosde 342: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GameFace Epiosde 342: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GameFace is back with an entire episode dedicated to the new Zelda plus plenty of housekeeping stories!

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GameFace is back and live on Twitch!

GameFace is back and live on Twitch!

Join us as we finally share our takes on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and so much more!

http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 64

Ask Shane Anything Episode 64

Shane's back on camera and provides an update on his health before discussing that Phil Spencer interview, ChatGPT and journalism, the monetary value of a remake, having kids, and more!

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Why do shooters still dominate the industry? - Pachter Factor S8E34

Why do shooters still dominate the industry? - Pachter Factor S8E34

Shooters have been a thing for over 30 years. Why does the market never tire of them? Is it smart for publishers to keep creating and pushing them? 

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How much longer will retail last? - Pachter Factor S8E33

How much longer will retail last? - Pachter Factor S8E33

GameStop claims too few games are being released, but is that really the problem? What will happen to the industry if retail stores go away?

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Having a Tough Time

Hey everyone. I’ve been posting updates to my surgery on Twitter, but I wanted to update here as well. While my procedure went according to plan, the recovery has not. I’m now eight days post-op and not feeling much better than I did day one. I can’t sit for more than 20-30 minutes at a time so doing a show like GameFace is impossible. But...

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Are longer games more profitable? - Pachter Factor S8E32

Are longer games more profitable? - Pachter Factor S8E32

What determines the length of single-player games? Less games are being produced, but they are getting longer, so why have movies and TV show stayed the same?

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How much do leaks and rumors matter? - Pachter Factor S8E31

How much do leaks and rumors matter? - Pachter Factor S8E31

How much faith does Pach place in rumors and leaks? How much does it affect his evaluation of a company or financial situation? Are they more or less reliable than they used to be?

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 63

Ask Shane Anything Episode 63

Shane's at the hospital today, but before he left he answered your questions about his days in the rave scene, classic films, why some consoles fail, content and media exposure, and more.

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Submit Ask Shane Anything Questions!

Submit Ask Shane Anything Questions!

Hey everyone!

We'd like to publish an episode of Ask Shane Anything every week, but we need more questions to make it happen! Remember, you can ask him ANYTHING. It doesn't have to be related to video games, though those questions work too. So ask away. Shane has led a crazy life, and if you haven't been able to tell yet, has an opinion on...

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Is Jim Ryan's job safe at PlayStation? - Pachter Factor S8E30

Is Jim Ryan's job safe at PlayStation? - Pachter Factor S8E30

PlayStation VR2 flopped, there are rumors of a streaming-only handheld, and most of its games in development are service games. Is he safe as long as PlayStation 5 keeps selling?

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When is a franchise truly dead? - Pachter Factor S8E29

When is a franchise truly dead? - Pachter Factor S8E29

Remasters, remakes, and re-releases are more popular than ever. Are they a way of seeing if there’s demand for older franchises? How long is too long to revive a franchise? Is a once-successful franchise ever truly dead?

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GameFace Episode 341: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Redfall, Horizon: Burning Shores

GameFace Episode 341: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Redfall, Horizon: Burning Shores

Another huge episode as we deliver our takes on Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Redfall, Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, the PS5/Xbox Series console war, The Last Case of Benedict Fox, and more!

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

ANOTHER big episode with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Redfall, and so much more! Join us on the stream!

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Ten Games Worth Buying in May 2023

Ten Games Worth Buying in May 2023

There are two legitimate Game of the Year contenders this month and the rest aren't too shabby, either. Let us help you decide which games to buy.

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What's the next big gaming TV show or movie? - Pachter Factor S8E28

What's the next big gaming TV show or movie? - Pachter Factor S8E28

After the success of The Last of Us on HBO, what other gaming properties should be turned into a TV show or film? Is a Grand Theft Auto movie in the cards? 

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Why do console games outsell PC games? - Pachter Factor S8E27

Why do console games outsell PC games? - Pachter Factor S8E27

With a much larger installed base PC games should be outselling console games, but they don't. What gives?

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GameFace Episode 340: Dead Island 2, Street Fighter 6, Minecraft Legends, Advance Wars

GameFace Episode 340: Dead Island 2, Street Fighter 6, Minecraft Legends, Advance Wars

A massive episode with Dead Island 2, hands-on with Street Fighter 6, Minecraft Legends, Advance Wars 1 +2 Re-Boot Camp, Crash Team Rumble, and so much more!

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch with a huge episode! Dead Island 2, Street Fighter 6, Minecraft Legends, Advance Wars, and so much more! Join us on the stream!

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How much should sequels change? - Pachter Factor S8E26

How much should sequels change? - Pachter Factor S8E26

The next Zelda game looks very similar to Breath of the Wild. Should sequels be as similar to the first game as possible or is it better if they break out and use the popularity of the first game to present new ideas?

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Is Sony's Q Lite a good idea? - Pachter Factor S8E25

Is Sony's Q Lite a good idea? - Pachter Factor S8E25

The rumored Q Lite PlayStation handheld will only support Remote Play from a PlayStation 5. Why is Sony going this route? Is limiting its functionality a good idea? Could Xbox respond with its own handheld?

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GameFace Episode 339: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, xDefiant, Mega Man

GameFace Episode 339: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, xDefiant, Mega Man

We go frame-by-frame through the last Zelda trailer! Plus, xDefiant, Mega Man Battle Network Collection, Meet Your Maker, TRON: Identity, and more!

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

The final Zelda Tears of the Kingdom trailer, Refall 30 FPS, Suicide Squad delay, and so much more! Join us on the stream!

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 62

Ask Shane Anything Episode 62

Does Kick have any chance of dethroning Twitch? Shane's dream game, three terrible ideas that keep popping up in games, combating work exhaustion, and more!

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Trying to save PlayStation VR2 - Pachter Factor S8E24

Trying to save PlayStation VR2 - Pachter Factor S8E24

Sales of PlayStation VR2 are far below projections and it's essentially bombed. Can Sony fix things and if so how? How big of a price drop to move the needle? Should Sony make it work with PCs or is VR just basically dead?

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Mourning the death of E3 - Pachter Factor S8E23

Mourning the death of E3 - Pachter Factor S8E23

What is the future of E3? Will there ever be another industry-wide, in-person convention in the US? Why can't E3 pivot to be like Gamescom in Europe? What are some of Pachter's favorite E3 memories?

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GameFace Episode 338: Super Mario Bros. Movie, Best-Looking Consoles, Star Wars Celebration 2023

GameFace Episode 338: Super Mario Bros. Movie, Best-Looking Consoles, Star Wars Celebration 2023

Our reviews of The Super Mario Bros. movie! Plus, the best-looking consoles of all time, Resident Evil 4: Mercenaries, Star Wars Celebration 2023, Everspace 2, and more.

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

Join us for discussion on the week's biggest stories!

http://www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames

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