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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2022-01-18 18:51:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2022-01-14 22:12:24 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2022-01-13 22:31:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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 more as we kick off the new year!
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2022-01-12 18:14:18 +0000 UTC View Post
We're finally back and have plenty to discuss. Join us on the stream!
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2022-01-11 20:54:51 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2022-01-11 17:15:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Season seven of Pachter Factor kicks off with his predictions for 2022!
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2022-01-07 23:49:23 +0000 UTC View Post
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 flight was cancelled due to either weather or short staff due to COVID. We were reacheduled for today, January 3. Just 30 minutes ago ...
2022-01-03 19:43:55 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2022-01-01 00:15:17 +0000 UTC View Post
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 these consoles exempt from a pillar of economic rules?
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2021-12-29 18:47:42 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-27 18:32:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Holidays everyone! What do you get for the guy who has everything? Pach answers this eternal question!
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2021-12-24 20:15:19 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-22 18:20:10 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-20 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-18 20:47:59 +0000 UTC View Post
We hand out the hardware in over 20 categories to close out yet another great year of video games!
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2021-12-18 00:57:09 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-16 18:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-15 20:56:22 +0000 UTC View Post
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 publisher?
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2021-12-15 17:02:37 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-14 17:51:29 +0000 UTC View Post
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 gaming platforms, overrated games, recovering from knee surgery, recommending games to others, and more!
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2021-12-13 17:58:37 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-11 22:12:15 +0000 UTC View Post
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2021-12-11 18:15:32 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-10 17:47:29 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-09 19:56:54 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-08 17:05:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-07 17:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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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2021-12-04 22:33:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Have the GTA Trilogy, Battlefield 2042, and Cyberpunk 2077 proven that timing is more important than quality?
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2021-12-03 21:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
