It's languished in third place since joining the industry over 20 years ago. Why does Microsoft persist with its gaming brand and should more of its leaders have been replaced through the years?
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The impending death of physical media, his take on Apple Vision Pro, using CG in video game trailers, his biggest scoops, how he would spend his free time if he weren't a games journalist, and more!
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2023-07-08 03:39:22 +0000 UTC
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After it boldly claimed that it could spend PlayStation out of business while sitting in third place, shouldn't it be able to eat those costs?
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2023-07-07 00:18:45 +0000 UTC
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We've coming down off a huge month in June, but July still has enough substance to keep the momentum going!
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2023-07-04 04:03:43 +0000 UTC
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We're shooting the next round of Pachter Factor episodes and we need your questions! It's been a busy last month! Not E3 is behind us, tons of information has leaked out of the hearings for Microsoft buying Activision/Blizzard, Xbox increased the prices for Game Pass and Xbox Series X, there was just a massive Nintendo Direct that may be hinting at Switch 2 coming soon, the PC versions of Ubisoft's Star Wars and Avatar games may only launch on Ubisoft's store, CD Projekt RED is blaming fans f...
2023-07-03 19:19:55 +0000 UTC
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Shane sends you off into the long July 4 holiday weekend with his top three Zelda games, the avalanche of remakes, games ruined by their settings, David Jaffe and gaming TV shows, the right way to start a media company in 2023, and more!
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2023-06-30 23:23:27 +0000 UTC
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Microsoft just announced a new version of the Xbox Series S with more hard drive space, but why? Shouldn't a disc-free Xbox Series X be a higher priority?
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2023-06-29 20:49:28 +0000 UTC
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A very special guest joins Shane this week for our review of Final Fantasy XVI, Nintendo Direct analysis, Aliens: Dark Descent, Crash Team Rumble, and so much more!
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2023-06-28 16:54:57 +0000 UTC
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PlayStation VR2 has outsold the first PlayStation VR, Apple just announced Apple Vision Pro, and Meta Quest 3 is on the way. Is the tide finally turning for virtual reality?
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2023-06-27 22:08:43 +0000 UTC
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Shane barges on your Final Fantasy XVI weekend with commentary on climate change and AI, 24 hours left to live, lying in game reviews, the ultimate gaming setup, visiting Japan, and much more! The most questions ever in an episode of Ask Shane!
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2023-06-24 00:10:43 +0000 UTC
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Which games caught Pachter's eye and which companies showed up and showed out?
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2023-06-23 00:27:29 +0000 UTC
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Big praise for Final Fantasy XVI, a deep dive on Starfield, the best and worst of Not E3 2023, System Shock Remake, Lies of P, Amnesia: The Bunker, Layers of Fear and much more!
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2023-06-21 17:41:09 +0000 UTC
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A huge episode with Final Fantasy XVI, Starfield, our Best of Not E3 Awards, and so much more! Join us.
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2023-06-20 19:56:34 +0000 UTC
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PlayStation showed its lineup of first-party games for the foreseeable future and most of them are service games. Many are multiplatform. Is it the right approach? Does it have enough big IP to sustain a platform year in and year out?
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2023-06-20 16:00:44 +0000 UTC
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A bonus question this week! Are game reviews worse than they used to be? What trailer got him more hyped than any other? Dealing with depression, Saudi Arabia buying its way in, buggy games getting a pass, and more!
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2023-06-17 01:08:08 +0000 UTC
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Has its not E3 2023 Showcase redeemed Xbox after the Redfall debacle? How many more chances does it have to convince consumers?
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2023-06-16 00:07:07 +0000 UTC
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We wrap up the entirety of not E3 2023 in a single episode of GameFace! Analysis of over 60 games and products! If you were really busy over the last week we've got you!
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2023-06-14 17:26:45 +0000 UTC
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If you were too busy to keep up with not E3 this show is all you need. We're tackling EVERYTHING shown over the last week. Join us!
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2023-06-13 19:56:30 +0000 UTC
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Michael Pachter provides his assessment of what could be the permanent replacement for E3.
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2023-06-13 16:10:04 +0000 UTC
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We have a rush shoot tomorrow for Pachter Factor and we're looking for questions related to what you've seen at Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, etc. Hit us up with whatever you've got!
2023-06-12 04:34:14 +0000 UTC
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Games he didn't want to play but ended up loving, the impact of virtual tourism in video games, forums versus Discord, the future of video game conventions, and more!
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2023-06-10 03:01:03 +0000 UTC
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We review two of the biggest games of the year and provide our insight on Apple's new mixed reality headset.
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2023-06-08 04:00:56 +0000 UTC
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Huge games today with Street Fighter 6, Diablo IV, and more! Join us on the stream!
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2023-06-06 19:55:39 +0000 UTC
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Apple just showed its new mixed reality headset that does both augmented reality and virtual reality. It's priced at $3500. Does it have any chance of mainstream success?
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2023-06-05 23:58:46 +0000 UTC
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Should Kotaku have run the Zelda leaks article? What are the best first and second releases in pop culture? Is surround sound worth it, the impending sports void, and more!
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2023-06-03 03:17:22 +0000 UTC
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What will it take for video games to be recognized as mainstream art, and not just associated with FIFA and Fortnite?
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2023-06-02 00:17:03 +0000 UTC
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E3 may have been cancelled casting a cloud over June, but it's undoubtedly another strong month of game releases!
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2023-06-01 16:23:09 +0000 UTC
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Some real ringers in this week's episode as we tackle The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun, the Alone in the Dark reboot, Starship Troopers: Extermination, and much more!
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2023-05-31 17:29:33 +0000 UTC
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Yes, we're back with another episode and you should absolutely join us live on the stream!
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2023-05-30 19:56:16 +0000 UTC
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What is the better ROI for publishers, a few big games or many small games? There are fewer games being released compared to 15 years ago, but is it really the better way?
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2023-05-27 00:25:06 +0000 UTC
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