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How will NFTs work in gaming? - Pachter Factor S7E04

How long until the NFT fad hits AAA gaming? Which of the big companies takes a swing at it first? How does he think NFTs will be used in the gaming industry in general?

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Was Insomniac or Bethesda the better purchase? - Pachter Factor S7E03

Sony bought Insomniac for $229 million and Microsoft bought Bethesda for $7.5 billion. Did Sony underpay or did Microsoft overpay? Is Bethesda really worth 35 times more?

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Should games as a service get sequels? - Pachter Factor S7E02

Do ongoing games with "seasons" ruin the potential for sequels? Is it smarter to not release sequels for these games? Will companies like Marvel and DC allow cosmetics to be used forever? 

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GameFace Episode 284

A 2022 preview for Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft! Plus, E3 cancelled again, a massive collection of leaks, PlayStation VR 2, Ken Levine's next game is in trouble, the Splinter Cell remake, and much...

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

We're finally back and have plenty to discuss. Join us on the stream!

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Ten Games Worth Buying in January 2022

Get a peek at the games you're going to get more value from than that gym membership you just purchased!

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Bold predictions for 2022 - Pachter Factor S7E01

Season seven of Pachter Factor kicks off with his predictions for 2022!

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Trapped on the East Coast

Hey everyone! Just wanted to update you on what’s happening. I am currently trapped on the east coast with no way to get home. I was originally scheduled to fly back on December 31, but that flig...

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Fanboys/Game Pass metrics that truly matter - Pachter Factor S6E96

In his last episode of Season 6 Pach shares his takes on video game fanboys. Plus, are downloads, time spent, or microtransaction purchases the most important metrics for Game Pass?

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Why don't retailers gouge the PS5 price? - Pachter Factor S6E95

Considering basic supply and demand economics why haven't Microsoft and Sony increased the MSRP of their new consoles? We've seen PC graphics cards selling at retail for inflated prices. Why are th...

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Game Pass or Fail: Halo Infinite

Master Chief's latest adventure launching day-and-date on Microsoft's service is a huge gamble. Does it pay off?

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The best gaming gift ever - Pachter Factor S6E94

Happy Holidays everyone! What do you get for the guy who has everything? Pach answers this eternal question!

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Third-party PlayStation 5 plates - Pachter Factor S6E93

Why is Sony going after third-party PS5 plate makers and does it have a legal right to shut them down?

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Measuring Success on Game Pass - Pachter Factor S6E92

What kind of metrics do companies use to measure success or failure on Game Pass? What does Microsoft look at when considering acquiring a game for Game Pass?

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Game Pass or Fail: Stardew Valley

This indie smash hit was created by one person and sold to 14 million more, but that doesn't mean it's a great fit on Game Pass.

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SIFTD Game of the Year Awards 2021

We hand out the hardware in over 20 categories to close out yet another great year of video games!

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GameFace Episode 283

A short episode to tie up some loose ends before the holiday break! The results of our various fantasy leagues and analysis of The Game Awards 2021 as we tackle every single significant reveal!

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We're Live on Twitch for the Last Time this Year!

A short episode of GameFace followed by our Game of the Year Awards for 2021. Join us live one last time before the holidays!

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Is EA going to lose the FIFA license? - Pachter Factor S6E91

The negotiations between FIFA and EA to renew their contract are deadlocked. Can EA continue a successful franchise without the FIFA license? Will FIFA be able to find a better deal with another pu...

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Will more publishers leave the Chinese market? - Pachter Factor S6E90

China limits play time to 30 minutes per day for youths so Fortnite's "spiritual opium" is leaving the market. Will other games follow suit?

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 45

The final Ask Shane of 2021 tackles The Game Awards, how Shane got into video games, Pachter's recent take on Bobby Kotick, "nerd fashion," Star Wars: Eclipse and Quantic Dream, the future of gamin...

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Game Pass or Fail: Final Fantasy XIII

Does its cross between turn-based and real-time battles still work over a decade later? Can it still compete with modern RPGs on Game Pass? Watch and find out!

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Ask Shane Anything December 2021 Zoom Call Info

Here's the information you need to join the Zoom call! It's live now so join us for the last episode of Ask Shane Anything for 2021! Make sure you have a decent mic and a webcam would be awesome, t...

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Ask Shane Anything Recording in Two Hours!

Don't forget! In two hours at Noon Pacific/3PM Eastern we'll be having the last Ask Shane Anything recording of 2021! If you pledge at $7 or more per month come back here at 11:55AM/2:55PM for the ...

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GameFace Episode 282

The Halo Infinite campaign, PlayStation's Game Pass "killer," The Game Awards 2021 predictions, Battlefield's coming transformation, Ruined King, Chorus, Big Brain Academy Switch, and more!

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

Our last "normal" episode of the year! Join us on the stream as we talk Halo Infinite, The  Game Awards, and so much more!

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Entirely Too Many The Game Awards 2021 Predictions

Geoff Keighley's annual award show is about to go down, but what can you expect? We do our best to predict every reveal and award!

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Is free-to-play working for Halo Infinite? - Pachter Factor S6E89

What are the key takeaways from the early stages of Halo Infinite’s free-to-play multiplayer? Fans are complaining about its slow progression, but will 343 listen or dig in its heels?

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Game Pass or Fail: Outriders

Square Enix's cooperative sci-fi shooter was a hit at launch, but has it continued to build on its foundation? Do the sum of its parts stand out on Game Pass?

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Releasing broken games at the holidays - Pachter Factor SE88

Have the GTA Trilogy, Battlefield 2042, and Cyberpunk 2077 proven that timing is more important than quality?

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