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Ten Games Worth Buying in October 2023

The biggest month of game releases for 2023 is here! Which games do we recommend? Watch and find out!

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 82

His opinion on review bombing, Super Mario Bros. Wonder vs Marvel's Spider-Man 2, connecting with younger gamers, hardware philosophy for the big three, and more!

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Is Gamescom the new E3? - Pachter Factor S8E67

With E3's future hanging by a thread is this consumer-based show in Europe now the industry's crown jewel?

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GameFace Episode 359: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Payday 3, Ghostrunner 2

We dive deep into the next entry of the Final Fantasy VII Remake! Plus, our reviews of Payday 3 and The Making of Karateka, a preview of Ghostrunner 2, Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, and much more!

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

More big games in today's episode including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Payday 3, Cyberpunk 2077 2.0, and much more! Join us!

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Should Xbox discontinue Series S? - Pachter Factor S8E66

Xbox's weaker console handed PlayStation a huge console exclusive with Baldur's Gate III. Developers consistently complain about it. Is it time to move on?

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 81

To DLC or not DLC. That is one of the questions. Plus, Shane's picks for the best DLC ever, essential games from the last 10 years, returning to Japan, and more!

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When is Grand Theft Auto VI really coming out? - Pachter Factor S8E65

Take-Two keeps hinting at an impending revenue spike for the next financial year. Many think it's because Grand Theft Auto VI will launch during that time period, but could it be something else? View Post

GameFace Episode 358: Xbox Leaks, Mortal Kombat 1, The Crew Motorfest

A huge episode filled with games! Our reviews of Mortal Kombat 1, The Crew Motorfest, and Lies of P. Plus, the Xbox leaks, Sony's State of Play, Nintendo's Direct, and much more! 

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

A special Wednesday edition includes the massive Xbox leaks, Mortal Kombat 1, State of Play, Nintendo Direct, The Crew Motorfest, Lies of P, and more! We're not kidding. Join us.

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When going free-to-play goes wrong - Pachter Factor S8E64

Overwatch 2 was finally released on Steam and review bombed because players were sold a false vision of the game. Was making it free-to-play a mistake? How can Blizzard satisfy fans?

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 80

The winners and losers of 2023 so far, Switch 2 launch lineup predictions and wishes, dividing responsibilities with your significant other, studios that are ripe for acquisition by Microsoft or So...

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The lazy Red Dead Redemption port - Pachter Factor S8E63

Rockstar just released a $50 port of Red Dead Redemption with almost no enhancements. Most fans are disappointed. Was this the right approach? Why did Rockstar hand this and the GTA Trilogy remaste...

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GameFace Episode 357: Starfield, Switch 2, Sea of Stars

GameFace returns with our long-awaited review of Starfield! Plus, Sea of Stars, Nintendo Switch 2 at Gamescom, major studios in peril, PlayStation Plus' price explosion, and so much more!

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GameFace is Back and Live on Twitch!

Starfield, Sea of Stars, and so much more! Join us on the stream!

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Should developers admit they're inferior? - Pachter Factor S8E62

Baldur's Gate III is now the highest-reviewed game of all time causing some developers to tell fans that they shouldn't expect their game to be as good. A lot of games have bigger budgets so why ar...

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 79

Why Activision is handling Call of Duty differently this year, if DJ Hero was the real deal, and what the hell is a Tricaster?

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Are console price drops gone for good? - Pachter Factor S8E61

Phil Spencer recently stated that Xbox console prices will no longer come down over time. Does it make sense? How will it impact the market?

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Why have PS5 sales fallen behind PS4? - Pachter Factor S8E60

Is it general softness in the console market, the initial supply chain issues at launch, the price increase, or something else?

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 78

The best examples of a company dropping the ball, the perfect recipe for reviving old games, and the NFL license going to another publisher!

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Could EA lose the NFL license? - Pachter Factor S8E59

Could a new free-to-play football game push the NFL to consider a new partner after a couple years of poor Madden Games? Could NFL 2K come back?

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Starfield Hangout

Shane plays the first hour-plus of Starfield with commentary! Obviously, some light early game story SPOILERS.

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Starfield PreVal

Shane has spent 40 hours with Bethesda's massive RPG and returns with his impressions!

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Ten Games Worth Buying in September 2023

September is looking awesome! We have 10 solid games we're comfortable with recommending and then some.

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GameFace Episode 356: Armored Core VI, Immortals of Aveum, Gamescom 2023

Reviews of Armored Core VI, Immortals of Aveum, and Gamescom 2023! Plus, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, console price drops a thing of the past, Baldur's Gate on Xbox, tons of Starfield updates, and much mor...

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GameFace is LIVE on Twitch!

We're talking Armored Core VI, Immortals of Aveum, Gamescom 2023, and much more! Join us on the stream!

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How will AI affect game development? - Pachter Factor S8E58

Which game development jobs will AI eliminate? Will the writer's strike motivate developers to unionize and protect these positions?

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Ask Shane Anything Episode 77

Shane send you into your weekend with his takes on celebrity voice actors, using guides to play games, the perfect length for video games, vinyl vs digital music, how he picks questions for the sho...

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Is EA Sports up for sale? - Pachter Factor S8E57

Electronic Arts just split itself in two. Is this to prepare for the sale of EA Sports? Which companies or platform holders might be looking to buy?

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GameFace Episode 355: COD: Modern Warfare III, Madden 24, Stray Gods

Our first preview of the new Call of Duty! Plus, is this year's Madden worth buying? Stray Gods, a Gamescom preview, Mario's voice calls it quits, a new retro console, and much more!

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