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Are Sony's games as a service a colossal mistake? - Pachter Factor S8E76

Games as a service are frequently being cancelled and Fortnite's metrics are down. Are PlayStation's 10 games as a service facing a tough market? Could PlayStation have made a colossal mistake putt...

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GameFace Episode 365: COD: Modern Warfare III Campaign, WarioWare, RoboCop

We review the polarizing campaign in Modern Wafare III, WarioWare: Move It!, RoboCop: Rogue City, EA Sports WRC, Jusant, and much more!

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch

The huge shows keep coming with five games in today's episode! Join us on the stream!

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The perfect length for $70 games - Pachter Factor S8E75

Recently there's been discussion about the length of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 so hoow many hours of entertainment should you get for $70? What's the sweet spot for full-priced, single-player games? View Post

Ask Shane Anything Episode 87

Franchises with great stories and poor gameplay, how he has to play games as a journalist versus being a fan, his thoughts on achievements and trophies, and more!

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Could Xbox really buy Nintendo? - Pachter Factor S8E74

In a leaked Microsoft email chain Xbox CEO Phil Spencer discussed acquiring Nintendo. Is it under serious consideration and what would Xbox realistically have to pay?

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GameFace Episode 364: Alan Wake II, Metal Gear Solid Collection, The Finals

We celebrate Halloween with reviews of Alan Wake II and the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection. Plus, the Xbox Partner Preview, The Finals, the best/worst Halloween candy, and much more!

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch for Halloween!

We celebrate Halloween with Alan Wake II! Plus, the Metal Gear Solid Collection, the Xbox Partner Preview, and much more! Join us on the stream!

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Ten Games Worth Buying in November 2023

October was an incredible month for game releases and November is no slouch, either! 

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 86

Things he never dreamed would happen in the gaming industry but did, how to make a video game as cheaply as possible, his sporting life, and more!

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Are Starfield's big sales bad for Xbox? - Pachter Factor S8E73

With Xbox's stated goal of growing Game Pass above everything else, is it good or bad news that Starfield is selling so well?

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GameFace Episode 363: Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sonic Superstars

One of the biggest episodes of 2023! Reviews of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Sonic Superstars! Plus, EA's Iron Man game, why The Elder Scrolls VI was announced so early, and...

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

Three bangers today including Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Sonic Superstars, and much more! Join us on the stream.

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Submit Pachter Factor Questions RIGHT NOW!

We're shooting the next round of Pachter Factor that will nearly close out 2023 and we need your questions!

The deal for Microsoft to buy Activision/Blizzard is final and its games will hit G...

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 85

Great questions this week as Shane discusses his time working with the UFC, the future influence of Assassin's Creed Mirage, games about serious conflicts like Israel/Palestine, the consequences fo...

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Hangout

Shane plays the first hour of Insomniac's new Spider-Man game with commentary! Obviously some SPOILERs ahead.

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GameFace Episode 362: Forza Motorsport 2023, Lords of the Fallen, Wild Card Football

This week we review Forza Motorsport, Lords of the Fallen, and a new arcade-style football game. Plus, adults act like children over Pokemon, one of Bethesda's leaders steps down, physical games' l...

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

Another episode filled with big games as we keep trucking through this awesome October! Join us live on the stream!

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Is free-to-play killing single-player? - Pachter Factor S8E72

Less and less premium games are released each year while free-to-play keeps on growing.  Is free-to-play replacing single-player? Could it ultimately hurt Game Pass?

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 84

His secret recipes, horror game suggestions for Halloween, the most pleasantly surprising games across history, a possible game show appearance, and more!

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The Activision/Blizzard dirty laundry - Pachter Factor S8E71

Innocent companies and people were dragged into the Activision/Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft thanks to court documents. What recourse do they have now that the dust has settled? 

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GameFace Episode 361: Assassin's Creed Mirage, COD: MWIII Multiplayer, PS5 Slim

We review the new Assassin's Creed! Plus, previews of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III multiplayer, the PlayStation 5 Slim, RoboCop: Rogue City, and so much more!

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

Another huge show! Assassin's Creed Mirage, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III multiplayer, PlayStation 5 Slim, and so much more! Join us!

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Are third-party games tanking on Xbox? - Pachter Factor S8E70

Developers and publishers complain that their games don't sell on Xbox because of Game Pass. Does the data back it up? Could it keep third-party games from launching on Xbox in the future?

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 83

Nintendo's first-party output, when fans save cancelled games, the best peripherals and "gimmicks," Philadelphia pride, and more!

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Are ongoing games here to stay? - Pachter Factor S8E69

Single-player games like Baldur's Gate III sell better and win all the awards. Will publishers ever take the hint and move away from games as a service?

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Assassin's Creed Mirage Hangout

Shane plays the first hour of Assassin's Creed Mirage with commentary! Obviously, some light early game spoilers. Enjoy!


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GameFace Episode 360: Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Counter-Strike 2, Far Cry 7

We review Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Counter-Strike 2, and Cocoon! Plus, first details on Far Cry 7, PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan retires, Naughty Dog might cancel a game, Nintendo's Switch roadm...

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Far Cry 7, Counter-Strike 2, Meta Quest 3, and so much more! Join us!

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Was Activision/Blizzard really worth $69 billion? - Pachter Factor S8E68

Microsoft bought Activision/Blizzard for a whopping $69 billion without being able to fully leverage Call of Duty and other franchises. Will it still be worth the money? What is Pachter's final gra...

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