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Is the Game Pass model really working? - Pachter Factor S9E18

SIFTD Games 2024-10-16 | Is the Game Pass model really working? - Pachter Factor S9E18

GameFace Episode 391: Nintendo Not E3 2024 Direct, Not E3 2024 Wrap-Up

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Matt Keil returns to discuss Nintendo's Not E3 2024 Direct with Shane Satterfield! Plus, the Xbox Not E3 2024 Showcase, Ubisoft Forward 2024, Summer Game Fest 2024, and more!

00:00 - Show Open
4:18 - A Gift for Matt
8:14 - Shane's Maddening New PC Build
19:25 - Xbox Handheld on the Way?
27:00 - Elden Ring DLC Reviews
34:01 - No Fallout 1 or 2 Remakes Coming
36:33 - Choosing Canon in Branching Stories
43:55 - Nintendo Direct June 2024 Analysis
1:26:03 - Xbox Not E3 2024 Showcase Analysis
2:27:48 - Ubisoft Forward 2024 Analysis
2:43:30 - New York Sneaker Society Sneaker of the Week
2:48:24 - Summer Game Fest 2024 Analysis
3:05:09 - Name that Game

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How much will Grand Theft Auto VI cost? - Pachter Factor S9E37

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Take-Two's CEO recently hinted that Grand Theft Auto VI may go over the $70 price point when it launches next year. What will the game really cost when it goes on sale and what are the implications for pricing it at $80, $90, or even $100? Michael Pachter responds!

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GameFace Episode 391: Nintendo Not E3 2024 Direct, Not E3 2024 Wrap-Up

SIFTD Games 2024-06-19 | Matt Keil returns to discuss Nintendo's Not E3 2024 Direct with Shane Satterfield! Plus, the Xbox Not E3 2024 Showcase, Ubisoft Forward 2024, Summer Game Fest 2024, and more!

Marcus Beer, Michael Pachter, Shane Satterfield Not E3 2024 Ubisoft Forward/Full Show Analysis

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Shane Satterfield, Marcus Beer, and Michael Pachter get the GameTrailers.com crew back together to provide analysis of Ubisoft's Not E3 2024 press conference and Not E3 2024/Summer Game Fest as a whole!

00:00 - Show Open
2:32 - Ubisoft Forward 2024 General Thoughts
24:15 - Star Wars Outlaws Analysis
39:06 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Analysis
56:52 - Ubisoft Forward 2024 Grades
57:18 - Not E3 2024 Wrap-Up

#UbisoftForward #StarWarsOutlaws #AssassinsCreedShadows #Ubisoft #xDefiant #PrinceOfPersiaTheSandsOfTime #NotE32024 #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #SIFTD

Ask Shane Anything Episode 106

SIFTD Games 2024-06-15 | The first Ask Shane in weeks has the most questions ever! The impact of the awesome Xbox Not E3 Showcase on Game Pass, games you bought being deleted, licensing music in games and film, AAA games going away for good, going to concerts, and more!

Why is Xbox killing its studios? - Pachter Factor S9E36

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Microsoft just killed Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks when it needs every game possible for Game Pass. It has plenty of money to keep them operating and both studios have created excellent games so what's the rationale?

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Marcus Beer, Michael Pachter, Shane Satterfield on Not E3 2024 Xbox Showcase/Summer Game Fest 2024

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Marcus Beer, Michael Pachter, and Shane Satterfield get the GameTrailers.com crew back together to provide analysis of all the big stories from Xbox's Not E3 2024 Showcase and Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest 2024!

00:00 - Show Open
1:20 - New Xbox Consoles
7:22 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
15:45 - Doom: The Dark Ages
20:51 - Gears of War: E-Day
26:27 - Perfect Dark
30:19 - Fable
37:18 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
45:43 - Assassin's Creed Shadows
50:46 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard
58:34 - State of Decay 3
1:04:33 - Starfield: Shattered Space
1:12:21 - Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater
1:15:05 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Shadow of Chornobyl
1:18:14 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure
1:20:34 - Xbox Showcase Letter Grades/Final Analysis
1:29:32 - South of Midnight
1:31:02 - Atomfall
1:32:20 - Mixtape
1:33:53 - Flintlock
1:35:20 - Microsoft Flight Sim 2024/Final Xbox Thoughts
1:38:34 - Marcus on Sony State of Play
1:40:43 - Summer Game Fest 2024 General Thoughts
1:47:02 - Star Wars Outlaws
1:47:23 - Blumhouse Horror Games
1:48:14 - Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind
1:48:51 - Delta Force: Hawk Ops
1:51:25 - Slitterhead/Japanese Games
1:55:43 - LEGO Horizon Adventures
1:57:30 - Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
1:59:08 - Civilization VII
2:00:58 - Kingdom Come Deliverance II
2:02:58 - Alan Wake II: Night Springs
2:04:02 - Monster Hunter Wilds
2:05:10 - Phantom Blade Zero
2:06:16 - Summer Game Fest 2024 Letter Grades/Final Analysis

#CallOfDutyBlackOps6 #Fable #PerfectDark #DoomTheDarkAges #GearsOfWarEDay #StateOfDecay3 #AssassinsCreedShadows #StarWarsOutlaws #NotE32024 #SummerGameFest2024 # #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #SIFTD

Not E3 2024 Ubisoft Forward Analysis/Final E3 Show Wrap

SIFTD Games 2024-06-11 | Shane Satterfield, Marcus Beer, and Michael Pachter provide analysis of Ubisoft's Not E3 2024 press conference and Not E3 2024/Summer Game Fest as a whole!

Not E3 2024 Xbox Showcase and Summer Game Fest Analysis

SIFTD Games 2024-06-10 | Shane Satterfield, Marcus Beer, and Michael Pachter provide analysis of all the big stories from Xbox's Not E3 2024 Showcase and Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest 2024!

GameFace Episode 390: Sony State of Play, Not E3 2024 Predictions

SIFTD Games 2024-06-08 | A big thanks to our sponsors LS Cream and New York Sneaker Society! Great businesses built by gamers and sifters! Support your fellow gamers!
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Patrons get access to GameFace ad-free and four days early, the full, uncut version, and MP3/podcast versions via private/exclusive podcast feeds!

Shane Satterfield and Matt Keil go game-by-game through the entire Not E3 2024 State of Play, provide predictions for the awesome week to come, discuss PlayStation VR2 coming to PC, 49 million people refusing to upgrade to PS5, and much more!

00:00 - Show Open/Not E3 2024 Plans/GameFace Tweaks Coming
13:54 - PlayStation VR2 for PC
24:36 - Gaming Leaks Coming from YouTube
33:11 - Fortnite Goes Pay-to-Win
43:13 - 49 Million People Still on PS4
53:45 - Summer Game Fest 2024 Preview
1:00:55 - Xbox Games Sell Well on PlayStation
1:08:50 - No Game Pass Tier for Call of Duty
1:19:45 - New Tomb Raider Netflix Show
1:24:31 - Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Update
1:28:20 - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Previews
1:34:20 - Sony State of Play May 2024 Analysis
2:36:40 - Not E3 2024 Predictions
2:54:57 - New York Sneaker Society Sneaker of the Week
3:01:35 - Name that Game

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The impact of Call of Duty on Game Pass - Pachter Factor S9E35

SIFTD Games 2024-06-06 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

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Microsoft has finally decided that Call of Duty will be on Game Pass day one. Will it actually help Game Pass grow considering most people who play games own a PlayStation 5? Will it sell more Xbox consoles? Does it make sense on Game Pass cost-wise?

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Eight Games Worth Buying in June 2024

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As the temperature heats up for summer the game releases cool off a bit, but there's plenty of great games on the way!

#EldenRing #Destiny2 #StarWarsHunters #MonsterHunter #ShinMegamiTenseiV #LuigisMansion2 #VideoGameReleaseCalendar # #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #SIFTD

GameFace Episode 390: Sony State of Play, Not E3 2024 Predictions

SIFTD Games 2024-06-05 | Shane Satterfield and Matt Keil go game-by-game through the entire Not E3 2024 State of Play, provide predictions for the awesome week to come, discuss PlayStation VR2 coming to PC, 49 million people refusing to upgrade to PS5, and much more!

How should publishers deal with racism? - Pachter Factor S9E34

SIFTD Games 2024-06-04 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

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Racists carpet bombed the debut trailer for Assassin's Creed Shadows with downvotes over its black lead character. Does controversy equal increased sales? How do companies feel about situations like this and what should Ubisoft do about it?

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GameFace Episode 389: Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door, xDefiant, Call of Duty on Game Pass Day One

SIFTD Games 2024-06-01 | A big thanks to our sponsors LS Cream and New York Sneaker Society! Great businesses built by gamers and sifters! Support your fellow gamers!
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Shane Satterfield and Matt Keil review Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Switch, xDefiant, and Homeworld 3! Plus, Call of Duty on Game Pass day one, new Resident Evil remakes coming, Naughty Dog's controversial AI comments, and more!

00:00 - Show Open/Furiosa Review
18:44 - Neil Druckmann on AI, New Game
31:29 - New DOOM Game Update
36:20 - New Astro Bot Game Coming
39:37 - Atari Buys Intellivision
47:39 - Limited Interest in Elden Ring DLC
1:00:44 - Sony's Vision of the Future
1:07:24 - Star Wars: Hunters Launching
1:11:33 - GameStop Buys/Sells Pokemon Cards
1:23:15 - Uvalde Families Sue Activision/Call of Duty
1:30:46 - Call of Duty on Game Pass Day One
1:38:54 - More Resident Evil Remakes Coming
1:48:47 - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Review
2:28:27 - xDefiant Review
2:47:53 - New York Sneaker Society Sneaker of the Week
2:56:39 - Homeworld 3 Review

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Dossier: Eight Games Worth Buying in June 2024

SIFTD Games 2024-06-01 | As the temperature heats up for summer the game releases cool off a bit, but there's plenty of great games on the way!

Can shorter, smaller games help with the layoffs? - Pachter Factor S9E33

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With all the recent layoffs and budget cuts should publishers and developers create smaller, shorter games going forward? It worked in the PS2 era, but how would it impact the market today? Is it smarter to join the chase for the golden goose with live service games?

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GameFace Episode 389: Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door, xDefiant, Call of Duty on Game Pass Day One

SIFTD Games 2024-05-29 | Shane Satterfield and Matt Keil review Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Switch, xDefiant, and Homeworld 3! Plus, Call of Duty on Game Pass day one, new Resident Evil remakes coming, Naughty Dog's controversial AI comments, and more!

Why do the best developers want out? - Pachter Factor S9E32

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Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann says he has one or two more games in him. Shigeru Miyamoto is working on films and amusement parks. Why are some of the greatest video game development minds moving on?

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GameFace Episode 388: Hellblade II, Assassins Creed Shadows, GTA VI Price, College Football 25

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Shane Satterfield and Matt Keil review Senua's Saga: Hellblade II and Ghost of Tsushima for PC, preview Assassin's Creed Shadows and College Football 25, plus the Grand Theft Auto VI delay, Nintendo's new acquisition, and more!

00:00 - Show Open
22:08 - Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed/Price
35:00 - Nintendo's Smart New Acquisition
40:39 - Call of Duty Coming to Game Pass
50:37 - College Football 25 Preview
1:01:10 - The Division Heartland Cancelled
1:06:42 - Valve Hero Shooter Deadlock Leaked
1:13:47 - New BioShock or Mafia Shown Soon
1:37:42 - Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Review
2:21:05 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Preview
2:36:41 - Ghost of Tsushima PC Review
2:48:51 - New York Sneaker Society Sneaker of the Week
3:02:52 - Soundwizardy.com Name that Game Tune

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Why are there no game development layoffs in Japan? - Pachter Factor S9E31

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Western video game publishers keep cutting staff and studios while Japanese game companies keep increasing salary and sharing profits. What's the difference between the two territories?

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GameFace Episode 388: Hellblade II, Assassins Creed Shadows, GTA VI Price, College Football 25

SIFTD Games 2024-05-22 | Reviews of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II and Ghost of Tsushima for PC, previews of Assassin's Creed Shadows and College Football 25, plus the Grand Theft Auto VI delay, Nintendo's new acquisition, and more!

GameFace Episode 387: Falling PS5 Sales, Hades II, Little Kitty, Big City, Animal Well

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Shane Satterfield and Matt Keil discuss falling PlayStation 5 sales! Is the industry in trouble? Switch 2 specs; our impressions of Hades II; reviews of Little Kitty, Big City and Animal Well; Square Enix halts console exclusives; the next DOOM; and so much more!

00:00 - Show Open/Movies that Made Us Cry
13:11 - Falling PlayStation 5 Sales
57:54 - Nintendo Switch 2 Specs
1:03:24 - Marvel Rivals Forbids Negative Opinions
1:08:24 - The Next DOOM is Coming
1:13:13 - Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveal
1:20:32 - Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Coming in 2024?
1:28:32 - No More Square Enix Console Exclusives
1:33:51 - PlayStation Co-CEOs Announced
1:39:50 - Red Dead Redemption for PC
1:41:24 - Mark Hamill Returns as The Joker
1:42:57 - Media Molecule's Next Game
1:49:49 - Hades II Early Access Impressions
2:16:16 - Little Kitty, Big City Review
2:28:16 - New York Sneaker Society Sneaker of the Week
2:34:25 - Animal Well Review
2:52:18 - Name That Game Tune

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 105

SIFTD Games 2024-05-18 | The best comedians and comedies, building a new gaming PC in 2024, what Shane would do with $1 million, and more!

GameFace Episode 387: Falling PS5 Sales, Hades II, Switch 2 Specs, Doom: Year Zero, Little Kitty,...

SIFTD Games 2024-05-15 | PS5 sales are lagging! Is the industry in trouble? Switch 2 specs; our impressions of Hades II; reviews of Little Kitty, Big City and Animal Well; Square Enix halts console exclusives; the next DOOM; and so much more!

Did the red ring of death doom Xbox? - Pachter Factor S9E30

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It's been all downhill for Xbox since the Xbox 360. Did the red ring of death turn off players for good?

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GameFace Episode 386: Xbox Studio Closures, Helldivers 2 Saga, Tales of Kenzera, INDIKA, RE9

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Shane Satterfield and Matt Keil discuss the Helldivers 2 on PC controversy and Xbox closing Arkane Austin and Tango! Plus, four reviews including Tales of Kenzera, INDIKA, Endless Ocean Luminous, and much more!

00:00 - Show Open/Preserving Gaming History
14:39 - Helldivers 2 on PC Fiasco
26:23 - Resident Evil 9 Details
30:34 - Hades II Stealth Launches
36:36 - Batman: Arkham Shadow Announced
43:01 - Xbox Closes Arkane Austin and Tango
57:46 - Xbox Exclusives Release Calendar
58:44 - Starfield Updates Detailed
1:06:53 - Nintendo Switch 2 Update/Nintendo at Not E3 2024
1:10:58 - Kendrick Lamar Reveals PlayStation Showcase
1:13:08 - Limited Run Games Sends Out CDRs
1:16:23 - xDefiant Finally Gets Release Date
1:20:38 - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Review
1:44:38 - Endless Ocean Luminous Review
2:04:37 - INDIKA Review
2:37:28 - New York Sneaker Society Sneaker of the Week
2:45:03 - Another Crab's Treasure Review
3:04:36 - Name That Game Tune

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 104

SIFTD Games 2024-05-10 | Drake vs Kendrick Lamar and rap beefs, Shane's activity on SIFTD, Baldur's Gate being ruined for other developers, why the kids hate single-player games, and more.

Do boycotts and protests matter? - Pachter Factor S9E29

SIFTD Games 2024-05-09 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

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There was a lot of controversy around JK Rowling and Hogwarts Legacy before the game launched, but it's one of the best-selling games from the last 10 years. Do online protests or boycotts do anything in the end?

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GameFace Episode 386: Xbox Studio Closures, Helldivers 2 PC Saga, Tales of Kenzera, INDIKA

SIFTD Games 2024-05-08 | We tackle the Helldivers 2 on PC controversy and Xbox closing Arkane Austin and Tango! Plus, four reviews including Tales of Kenzera, INDIKA, Endless Ocean Luminous, and much more!

Do publishers still matter? - Pachter Factor S9E28

SIFTD Games 2024-05-07 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

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With the push to digital instead of physical games why would a developer still sign up with a publisher? Is it worth losing a cut of the money? What purpose does a publisher serve if manufacturing and distribution are eliminated?

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GameFace Episode 385: Stellar Blade, Sand Land, Eiyuden Chronicle

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Shane Satterfield and Matt Keil review the sexy Stellar Blade, Sand Land, and Eiyuden Chronicle! Plus, Xbox sales drop again, the first details on Switch 2 Joy-Con, the lack of Game of Thrones games, console gaming is for "old people," and much more!

00:00 - Show Open/Matt Feeling Better!
9:11 - Nintendo Switch 2 New Joy-Con Details
22:24 - Xbox Series X Sales Down Again
24:31 - Bethesda Drops the Ball on Fallout
33:47 - Is Console Gaming now for "Old People?"
41:05 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Announced
49:50 - Nintendo's Isolationist Tendencies
55:15 - BlizzCon 2024 Cancelled
59:57 - Kingdom Hearts Movie in Development
1:07:40 - Why Aren't there More Game of Thrones Games?
1:15:23 - Assassin's Creed Hexe First Details
1:23:13 - Xbox Announces Not E3 Press Conference
1:35:45 - Stellar Blade Review
2:15:03 - Sand Land Review
2:33:30 - New York Sneaker Society Sneaker of the Week
2:38:12 - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Review
2:59:26 - Soundwizardry.com Name that Game Tune

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Ten Video Games Worth Buying in May 2024

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This spring hasn't exactly showered us with amazing games, and while May does start out a bit slow, it finishes with a fury! See which games are right for you this month.

#Hellblade2 #GhostOfTsushima #PaperMarioTheThousandYearDoor #F124 #Homeworld3 #VideoGameReleaseCalendar # #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #SIFTD

When will Halo be on PlayStation? - Pachter Factor S9E27

SIFTD Games 2024-05-03 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

If you can't afford to contribute at patreon.com/siftd, please consider subscribing to SIFTD with Twitch Prime. You can give us a free $2.50 every month if you're an Amazon Prime member and get Pachter Factor a week early:

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What, if anything, is keeping Halo from being released on PlayStation and Nintendo platforms? How long will it be before Microsoft starts releasing its biggest exclusives on other platforms?

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Dossier: Ten Games Worth Buying in May 2024

SIFTD Games 2024-05-02 | This spring hasn't exactly showered us with amazing games, and while May does start out a bit slow, it finishes with a fury! See which games are right for you this month.

GameFace Episode 385: Stellar Blade, Sand Land, Xbox Sales Drop, Eiyuden Chronicle

SIFTD Games 2024-05-01 | We review the sexy Stellar Blade, Sand Land, and Eiyuden Chronicle! Plus, Xbox sales drop again, the first details on Switch 2 Joy-Con, the lack of Game of Thrones games, console gaming is for "old people," and much more!

Who is really to blame for bad games? - Pachter Factor S9E26

SIFTD Games 2024-04-30 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

If you can't afford to contribute at patreon.com/siftd, please consider subscribing to SIFTD with Twitch Prime. You can give us a free $2.50 every month if you're an Amazon Prime member and get Pachter Factor a week early:

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Sign in to your Twitch account and then select Confirm.

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You can get every episode of Pachter Factor a week early for just $2 per month! Get ALL our content early for just $4 per month!
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A CEO lost his job over the poor response to Payday 3, but are its failures really his fault? Who is really to blame when a game fails? Do CEOs carry as much responsibility in video games as in other industries? Michael Pachter responds!

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The Grind Episode 12

SIFTD Games 2024-04-27 | Our "mini GameFace" returns for the first time in two years to deliver a fix until the next episode. Big trouble in Xbox land, Bethesda's Fallout failure, the Game Boy at 35, two game reviews, and more!

Video Game Power Rankings April 2024

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Our new monthly feature that ranks games currently in development shifts into gear in its second episode that shows how games will rise and fall in the chart!

#GrandTheftAuto6 #GrandTheftAutoVI #StarWarsOutlaws #Judas #HollowKnightSilksong #ClockworkRevolution #Avowed #Hellblade2 #Hades2 #Nintendo #PlayStation #Xbox #SIFTD

Is Roblox the real threat to Sony, Nintendo, and Xbox? - Pachter Factor S9E25

SIFTD Games 2024-04-25 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

If you can't afford to contribute at patreon.com/siftd, please consider subscribing to SIFTD with Twitch Prime. You can give us a free $2.50 every month if you're an Amazon Prime member and get Pachter Factor a week early:

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Sign in to your Twitch account and then select Confirm.

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Look at the bottom of the pop-up and check the box for Use Prime Sub. Click the purple Subscribe with Prime button and you're done! You have to re-subscribe every month, but you won't have to link your accounts ever again. Some of our fans set reminders in their calendars to re-subscribe.

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You can get every episode of Pachter Factor a week early for just $2 per month! Get ALL our content early for just $4 per month!
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Games like Fortnite and Roblox are becoming platforms themselves and are now considered competition to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. Are they really a threat? Michael Pachter responds!

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#Roblox #Fortnite #Metaverse #EASportsFC #CallOfDutyBlackOps5 #Xbox #PlayStation #Nintendo #SIFTD

Ask Shane Anything Episode 103

SIFTD Games 2024-04-24 | Why can't we say goodbye to the PS4 for good? Mainlining games as fast as possible, Game Pass hurting the industry, shaming Stellar Blade, and more!

When publishers and developers split - Pachter Factor S9E24

SIFTD Games 2024-04-23 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

If you can't afford to contribute at patreon.com/siftd, please consider subscribing to SIFTD with Twitch Prime. You can give us a free $2.50 every month if you're an Amazon Prime member and get Pachter Factor a week early:

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Select connect your Twitch account.
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Sign in to your Twitch account and then select Confirm.

Now go here and click the purple Subscription button on the right side of the page.
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Look at the bottom of the pop-up and check the box for Use Prime Sub. Click the purple Subscribe with Prime button and you're done! You have to re-subscribe every month, but you won't have to link your accounts ever again.

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You can get every episode of Pachter Factor a week early for just $2 per month! Get ALL our content early for just $4 per month!
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A behind-the-scenes look at how studios like Toys for Bob or Bungie negotiate their way out of a publisher's grasp.

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#Bungie #ToysForBob #CrashBandicoot #Destiny2 #Marathon #Borderlands4 #Gearbox #Skylanders #Halo4 #Halo3 #Xbox #PlayStation #Nintendo #SIFTD

Video Game Power Rankings April 2024

SIFTD Games 2024-04-22 | Our new monthly feature that ranks games currently in development shifts into gear in its second episode that shows how games will rise and fall in the chart!

GameFace Episode 384: PS5/Xbox Series Report Cards, Fallout TV Show, Final Fantasy Dying

SIFTD Games 2024-04-20 | A big thanks to our sponsors, LS Cream, Soundwizardry, and New York Sneaker Society! Great businesses built by gamers and sifters! Support your fellow gamers!
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If you can't afford to contribute, please consider subscribing to SIFTD with Twitch Prime. You can give us a free $2.50 every month if you're an Amazon Prime member and get Pachter Factor a week early. It costs you nothing:

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Select connect your Twitch account.
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Now go here and click the purple Subscription button on the right side of the page.

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Patrons get access to GameFace ad-free and four days early, the full, uncut version, and MP3/podcast versions via private/exclusive podcast feeds!

Shane Satterfield and Matt Keil deliver a mid-cycle PS5/Xbox Series report card! Plus, reviews of the Fallout TV show and Children of the Sun, Final Fantasy losing relevance, the Star Wars Outlaws Jabba controversy, and more!

00:00 - Show Open/Kickstarter in 2024
13:59 - Tipping Video Games
27:05 - Star Wars Outlaws Jabba Controversy
38:49 - Nintendo Leaves Gamescom
47:11 - EA's Iron Man Game Update
52:15 - Ubisoft Deletes The Crew from Libraries
1:02:48 - Is Final Fantasy Dying?
1:17:03 - Destiny 3 Update
1:22:06 - Cliff Bleszinski's Lawbreakers Returns
1:28:06 - LeBron James NBA 2K Tattoo Lawsuit
1:37:20 - PS5/Xbox Series Mid-Cycle Report Card
2:26:07 - Fallout TV Show Review
2:45:31 - Children of the Sun Review
2:54:34 - New York Sneaker Society Sneaker of the Week
3:03:16 - Soundwizardry.com Name that Game Tune

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Hyper-sexualized video games - Pachter Factor S9E23

SIFTD Games 2024-04-18 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

If you can't afford to contribute at patreon.com/siftd, please consider subscribing to SIFTD with Twitch Prime. You can give us a free $2.50 every month if you're an Amazon Prime member and get Pachter Factor a week early:

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Select connect your Twitch account.
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Sign in to your Twitch account and then select Confirm.

Now go here and click the purple Subscription button on the right side of the page.
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Look at the bottom of the pop-up and check the box for Use Prime Sub. Click the purple Subscribe with Prime button and you're done! You have to re-subscribe every month, but you won't have to link your accounts ever again.

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You can get every episode of Pachter Factor a week early for just $2 per month! Get ALL our content early for just $4 per month!
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Stellar Blade is raising eyebrows with its sexy visuals, but should artists change their work based on feedback or should they create what they set out to do? How does Michael Pachter feel about video games that hyper-sexualize women?

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#StellarBlade #FinalFantasyVIIRebirth #FinalFantasy7Rebirth #TombRaider #LaraCroft #AOGames #AdultGames #Sexy #Tifa #Xbox #PlayStation #Nintendo #SIFTD

GameFace Episode 384: PS5/Xbox Series Report Cards, Fallout TV Show, Final Fantasy Dying

SIFTD Games 2024-04-17 | A mid-cycle PS5/Xbox Series report card! Plus, reviews of the Fallout TV show and Children of the Sun, Final Fantasy losing relevance, the Star Wars Outlaws Jabba controversy, and more!

Games as a service or bust! - Pachter Factor S9E22

SIFTD Games 2024-04-16 | For all your real estate needs contact DeShazer Ryan Realty! Doug DeShazer can help you buy property almost anywhere in the US. (406) 291-1643 or http://www.libbymontanarealestate.com

If you can't afford to contribute, please consider subscribing to SIFTD with Twitch Prime. You can give us a free $2.50 every month if you're an Amazon Prime member and get Pachter Factor a week early:

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Select connect your Twitch account.
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Sign in to your Twitch account and then select Confirm.

Now go here and click the purple Subscription button on the right side of the page.
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Look at the bottom of the pop-up and check the box for Use Prime Sub. Click the purple Subscribe with Prime button and you're done! You have to re-subscribe every month, but you won't have to link your accounts ever again.

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You can get every episode of Pachter Factor a week early for just $2 per month! Get ALL our content early for just $4 per month!
____

Why do publishers keep trying (and failing) to create games as a service despite all evidence to the contrary? Leading games industry analyst Michael Pachter responds!

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GameFace Episode 383: Star Wars: Outlaws, Alone in the Dark, Shorter Games, Wii U/3DS RIP

SIFTD Games 2024-04-13 | A big thanks to our sponsors, LS Cream, Soundwizardry, and New York Sneaker Society! Great businesses built by gamers and sifters! Support your fellow gamers!
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00:00 - Show Open/April Games/Early Internet Days
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Ask Shane Anything Episode 102

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Is another video game industry crash coming? - Pachter Factor S9E21

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