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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

Shane has recovered from COVID so the show is back live on Twitch! Another episode filled with massive games. God of War: Ragnarok, Sonic Frontiers, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, and so much mor...

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Has Sony proved that E3 doesn't matter? - Pachter Factor S7E72

Sony can't make enough PlayStation 5 consoles and its software continues to sell very well. Doesn't this prove that E3 doesn't matter that much? Will the ESA or Geoff Keighley ultimately win the E3...

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Will Adults Only games ever go mainstream? - Pachter Factor S7E71

When will Adult-rated games get their time to shine? Will they always be looked down upon? If a developer decided to put a ton of money into developing a AAAA adult game would it even have a chance...

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GameFace Episode 319

GameFace is back with one of the biggest shows of 2022! Initial impressions of God of War: Ragnarok! Plus Bayonetta 3, Gotham Knights, Mario + Rabbids, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Scorn, Shane's trip t...

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Call of Duty back to $60?/Cross-platform Game Pass

If Microsoft owns Activision will it roll the price of its games back to $60? Will it ever be possible to pay one price per month and play every game ever made?

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God of War: Ragnarok Hangout

Shane plays the first 50 minutes of God of War: Ragnarok with commentary! Get a taste before taking the plunge.

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God of War: Ragnarok The Story So Far

The official recap video direct from Sony Santa Monica to get you prepared for the tale to come.

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Does winning Game of the Year matter? - Pachter Factor S7E69

What is the importance of winning end-of-the-year awards? What does it ultimately do for a development studio or publisher? Is there any real evidence that it actually matters to the bottom line? W...

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Dossier: Ten Games Worth Considering in November 2022

As far as Novembers go, this one's not especially strong, but it's a top-heavy list with some big hitters!

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Shane Has COVID

Shane made it home safely from his trip to Greece, but yesterday started feeling under the weather. Today he woke up feeling worse and has now had two positive tests. He contracted COVID-19 on the ...

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Why did the new G4 fail? - Pachter Factor S7E68

Did the now-infamous anti-sexism rant by one of its hosts really have anything to do with its struggles? Will a gaming TV network ever work again?

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 55

Shane's words to live by, a more positive take on video game streaming, and is he disappointed in the PS5 and Xbox Series X so far?

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Is PlayStation scared of losing Call of Duty? - Pachter Factor S7E67

Sony's regulatory filings have emphatically described the threat of Call of Duty being controlled by Xbox. Is this all bluster or is PlayStation is legitimately scared of the acquisition going thro...

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Is PlayStation VR2 going to flop? - Pachter Factor S7E66

Sony plans to make two million units of PlayStation VR2 by March of next year. Is it smart to manufacture so many units? What will the final price be and should Sony wait for the world economy to i...

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 54

Is God of War: Ragnarok inevitably going to disappoint? Shane's all-star games journalism squad. Plus, is college tuition getting out of hand?

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Shane on Vacation!

A quick message from Shane before he heads out on his first real vacation in 10 years!

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Saudi Arabia's $13 billion gaming investment - Pachter Factor S7E65

Saudi Arabia has set aside $13 billion to purchase a major video game publisher. Which publisher is the most likely target? Will it force it to alter its content due to political or religious confl...

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Will Call of Duty work on Game Pass? - Pachter Factor S7E64

If everyone is getting Call of Duty essentially for free, how will Microsoft have to change it to ensure it's generating a real return on the investment?

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GameFace Episode 318

Overwatch 2, Return to Monkey Island, the new Need for Speed, and the Super Mario Bros. movie. Plus, are Games as a Service ultimately going to damage the industry?

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

The last episode before Shane finally takes a vacation features Overwatch 2, the new Need for Speed, the Super Mario Bros. movie and so much more! Join the community on the stream!

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Submit Ask Shane Anything Questions Fall 2022!

We're taking new questions for Ask Shane Anything! Don't be shy. Feel free to ask him whatever you want. 

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Why was Google Stadia a massive failure? - Pachter Factor S7E63

Is the death of Google Stadia also the death of game streaming services in general? Where did Google really go wrong and what can be learned from its mistakes?

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The PlayStation 5 external disc drive - Pachter Factor S7E62

Is the rumored detachable disc drive design for the PlayStation 5 a good idea? Is Sony trying to gently force its user base to digital-only or is it more about the cost savings?

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GameFace Episode 317

Google Stadia RIP, Sony's big bet on PlayStation VR2, Star Ocean: The Divine Force, Valkyrie Elysium, The DioField Chronicle, and more!

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

We're steaming the next episode of our flagship show live RIGHT NOW on Twitch! Join the community on the stream!

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Pachter Factor Questions Needed for Fall 2022

We've made it to the most important months of every year for video games! All the big releases are right around the corner and the holidays are approaching! It's last call for 2022 to ask Michael P...

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 53

The future of the Mario Kart franchise, the trajectory for games journalism going forward, video game soundtracks, gaming magazines in the '90s, and more!

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Ten Games Worth Buying in October 2022

Finally! We have 10 games worth buying in a month for the first time since March. It's October so it's all killer, no filler! What games will be spooking you this Halloween? Watch and find out.

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How can Ubisoft be saved? - Pachter Factor S7E61

After sexual misconduct allegations, failing at a free-to-play pivot, an unpopular position on the blockchain, and multiple cancellations and delays what's the path to redemption for Ubisoft?

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When will cross-gen development finally end? - Pachter Factor S7E60

It's almost two years since the launch of PS5 and Xbox Series and there have been very few next-gen exclusives. What is the breakpoint where installed base and console production are enough to move...

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