The cold winter months are finally behind us and blue skies are ahead. What a great time to ask industry financial analyst Michael Pachter your questions about the financial side of the industry and just about anything else.
E3 is dead, PlayStation VR2 completely bombed, we've seen the first gameplay of the next Zelda, rumors of a PS5...
2023-04-10 17:41:46 +0000 UTC View Post
It can be difficult to tell the differences between the two, but which approach generally guarantees a higher profit margin?
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2023-04-10 17:02:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Are unions a good fit with the gaming industry? Replaying classic games, the next big gaming TV hit, a competitor to YouTube, a plea for engagement, and more!
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2023-04-07 23:22:04 +0000 UTC View Post
We mourn the death of E3 before discussing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, April Fool's 2023, MLB The Show 23, Nine Years of Shadows, and much more!
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2023-04-05 17:21:37 +0000 UTC View Post
We're talking Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the death of E3, and so much more! Join us!
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2023-04-04 19:55:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Will the successor to Switch sell as many units? What will Nintendo need to do to build on the sales of the first Switch?
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2023-04-04 16:17:55 +0000 UTC View Post
It's been a bumpy start to 2023 with sporadic game releases, but things get back on track in April!
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2023-03-31 21:29:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Our final takes on the Resident Evil 4 Remake! Plus, the first gameplay of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Counter-Strike 2, GDC 2023, and more!
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2023-03-30 08:03:03 +0000 UTC View Post
GameFace take two! We're LIVE on Twitch. Hopefully the power stays on this time. Join us for the live show!
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2023-03-29 17:54:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Has the digital vs physical argument changed? The arguments for and against Steam Deck, religion in video games, a primer on hardcore/punk music, and more!
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2023-03-29 16:45:53 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! Just wanted to give you an update. I totally realize that the vast majority of you can't make it for the live streams of GameFace every week. Today we were about 45 minutes into the show and the power went out. The electric company said that it wouldn't be back until around 4PM at the earliest. So we had to reschedule the show for ...
2023-03-29 02:55:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Resident Evil 4 Remake, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and so much more! Join us live!
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2023-03-28 19:56:26 +0000 UTC View Post
This generation is only a couple years old, but we've already seen some major blunders. Which ones are the worst? Pach decides.
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2023-03-25 01:45:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Nintendo keeps wiping its Virtual Console forcing players to re-buy the same games. Sony won't make enough PlayStation 1 games available. Why is this happening and how can we stop it?
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2023-03-23 23:10:28 +0000 UTC View Post
We're ready for new questions for Ask Shane Anything. Spring has sprung, the weather is about to turn for the better, and some massive games are about to be released. So feel free to ask about any of the big gaming stories and releases. But that's not all! This sho...
2023-03-22 17:58:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Hands-on impressions of Diablo IV! Plus, the 2023 Video Game Hall of Fame nominees, Bayonetta Origins, The Dark Pictures: Switchback, and so much more!
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2023-03-22 17:37:54 +0000 UTC View Post
We're discussing Diablo IV in-depth plus a ton of more cool stuff! Join us on the stream.
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2023-03-21 19:56:39 +0000 UTC View Post
If consumers get tired of all the game delays and the lack of AAA games available on Game Pass could they start a class action lawsuit? Are consumer protections different for physical goods versus subscribing to a service?
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2023-03-20 21:41:04 +0000 UTC View Post
ChatGPT can program games, write scripts, and perform all other sorts of creative activities. Will it replace a lot of games industry workers? How will A.I. shape the gaming landscape in general?
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2023-03-17 23:29:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Shane and Matt go episode-by-episode and discuss the epic first season of HBO's hit show. MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD!
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Hands-on impressions of the Resident Evil 4 Remake! Plus, the rest of the Capcom Spotlight, the triumphant return of High/Low, Nacon Connect, Romancelvania, and more!
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2023-03-15 17:59:53 +0000 UTC View Post
We're talking two big events this week and much more! Join us on the stream.
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2023-03-14 19:55:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Is Marvel beginning to lose its charm? The next Nintendo movie, what will gaming be like in 100 years, Shane's Super Bowl Sunday, and more!
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2023-03-14 18:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope sold poorly compared to its predecessor despite being a great game. Are there other franchises where sales for the second game fell off so drastically? Why do some sequels never catch on?
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2023-03-13 19:01:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Consoles and games are setting sales records across the board so why are so many gaming companies laying off workers?
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2023-03-09 20:40:13 +0000 UTC View Post
GameFace is back after just four days! Shane's impressions of PlayStation VR2! Plus, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Dead Island 2, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Company of Heroes 3, and more!
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2023-03-08 17:49:43 +0000 UTC View Post
That's right. Just four days after our last episode! Join us on the stream!
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2023-03-07 20:56:34 +0000 UTC View Post
If Europe and the UK may prevent the Activision/Blizzard deal from going through does it make more financial sense to just leave the territory altogether?
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2023-03-06 18:38:34 +0000 UTC View Post
This special Thursday edition of GameFace tackles PlayStation VR2, Final Fantasy XVI, Octopath Traveler II, Sony's State of Play, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and more!
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2023-03-03 18:17:48 +0000 UTC View Post
PlayStation VR2, Sony's State of Play, Final Fantasy XVI, Octopath Traveler II, and so much more. Join us on the stream!
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2023-03-02 20:56:40 +0000 UTC View Post