Should I Play That?

James and Rod make a return trip through destroyed beauty in Ghost of Tsushima while Chris continues the adventure in Cross Code. Meanwhile, the crew discusses the Xbox July 2020 showcase, the US military using streaming platforms for recruitment, and Marvel’s The Avengers new video with fresh details. Rounding out the show, the Topic poses the question of whether or not video games are becoming t...

James and Rod wander 13th century Japan in Ghost of Tsushima while Chris solves puzzles in Cross Code. In News, Ubisoft executives continue to display problematic behavior, Rocket League goes free-to-play, and a game is killed before it ever sees the light of day. The Topic has the crew reflect on their pile-of-shame! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subsc...

This week, James explores Ancient Egypt in Assassin’s Creed Origins, Rod (barely) survives the apocalypse in Arizona Sunshine, and Chris undertakes a unique VR experience in The Under Presents. The industry had several media events that the crew breaks down along with an in-depth discussion on video game films from the past, present, and future! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave...

SIPT conducts a spoiler-filled discussion on Naughty Dog’s latest blockbuster title: The Last of Us 2. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appreciate it! You can always email us at shouldiplaythatfanmail@gmail.com. Also, be sure to drop us some feedback and follow us on our other social media platforms like Facebook, Twit...

Gamemaster Herb(IG:gamemasterherb, Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3bearsgayming) returns for this super-sized edition of SIPT and he’s bringing a multitude of games with him including Democratic Socialist Simulator, In Between, Cosmic Star Heroine, and much more! Also, James re-explores Infamous Second Son and Rod goes all-out on Oculus Quest while the news brings us tales of (further) potential st...

SIPT is back for a fresh week filled with tabletop RPGs, a new PlayStation Indie initiative, a tough week for Microsoft, and an overview of the best/worst moments of the first half of 2020. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appreciate it! You can always email us at shouldiplaythatfanmail@gmail.com. Also, be sure to drop...

The Last of Us 2, one of the biggest games this generation, has released! The SIPT crew discuss general impressions of their time with the title thus far as well as the new Pokémon DLC. For news, Mixer has shut down, a new Pokémon Direct was unveiled, Cyberpunk 2077 gets a blowout, and the gaming industry is having a new #MeToo moment. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”,...

Sony finally reveals some of its’ hand with the unveiling of PS5 games and the console! The SIPT crew dissects it all this week alongside Control coming to next gen, the PC Game Show, and they wrap up the discussion by comparing the Xbox Series X and PS5 reveal. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appreciate it! You can a...

The dawn of the first chapter of next-gen is here! After diving into indie titles by Black creatives, the SIPT team takes on all of the new Destiny 2 news and ponders the future of the franchise. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appreciate it! You can always email us at shouldiplaythatfanmail@gmail.com. Also, be sure t...

In a special episode this week, the SIPT crew sidelines the normal agenda in favor of discussing real-world issues. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appreciate it! You can always email us at shouldiplaythatfanmail@gmail.com. Also, be sure to drop us some feedback and follow us on our other social media platforms like F...

SIPT returns as James dips into the recent past via The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Saints Row The Third, and Grand Theft Auto V. Also, Rod begins a Final Fantasy XIV journey and Chris continues his VR adventure! The season is heating up as news abounds — Naughty Dog goes in-depth with The Last of Us 2, BlizzCon 2020 is canceled, and concrete hints are finally starting to drop around the...

This week, Chris, James, and Rod are digging into a variety of titles this week including Mafia III, Moving Out, and Altspace VR! Afterward, the crew checks in on the latest EVO update, dissects the recent info dump on Ghosts of Tsushima, and examines the state of Anthem over one year removed from release. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our...

Another week brings another episode of SIPT, packed to the brim with new topics! The regular crew recruit special guest Lolakiti to help them dissect Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Shadow of the Colossus, and Final Fantasy XIV! The Summer Games Festival, Inside Xbox third-party event, and new PSVR prototype news lend plenty of discussion to the proceedings and it all caps off with a tribute to the Nint...

The SIPT crew welcomes Gamemaster Herb back to the show for an open discussion on Streets of Rage 4, Blade Strangers, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and a heartfelt goodbye to the Yakuza series (for now, anyway). Next-gen approaches and there are plenty of news bits to go around such as the reveal of Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Festival and EA allowing consumers to “upgrade” their current-gen tit...

The SIPT crew gathers to talk about XCOM: Chimera Squad, Yakuza 6, Gears Tactics, and Streets of Rage 1-3. For news, we finally have confirmation of some of Sony’s last first-party offerings for the gen, Stadia brings a few updates, and Assassin’s Creed is teasing a brand new game. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appr...

Episode 61: That Track Slaps by Should I Play That?

James joins Chris and Rod again for a week of news (ESRB and loot boxes), the Weekly Topic (how much time do you typically give a game to impress you?), and an extremely deep dive on everyone’s first week of playing Final Fantasy 7: Remake! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appreciate it! You can always email us at shou...

James from the SIPT family joins Chris and Rod this week as they continue navigating quarantine woes, bond over Doom 2016, continue to be baffled about Google Stadia, wade through intriguing next-gen news, and put a definitive stamp on the value Microsoft and Sony both bring to the table. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we real...

Wash those quarantine anxieties away...SIPT is back to play! Chris and Rod Wash those quarantine anxieties away...SIPT is back to play! Chris and Rod drop a healthy Whatcha Been Playin list (Doom, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Kind Words, and more!), surprising news (a stealth Nintendo Direct, a 35-year Mario collection, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 remaster), and a timely topic (what have y...

Lloyd from Gamer’s Haven joins the podcast this week as Whatcha Been Playin’ brings plenty of heavy hitters in this time of social isolation such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Resident Evil 2, and Bleeding Edge! The news is mostly quarantine-related as Sony (and other major companies) elects to restrict download speeds worldwide and real-world sports turn to video games to continue entertainin...

Quarantines have gone into effect in America but SIPT continues! In the midst of the madness, Gamemaster Herb graces the show once again with his knowledge and energy while Rod returns after a brief hiatus with tales of his overseas adventures. Each console manufacturer has contributed to headlines heavily this week as Nintendo unveils new indies, Xbox release new details about the Series X, and S...

Quarantines have gone into effect in America but SIPT continues! In the midst of the madness, Gamemaster Herb graces the show once again with his knowledge and energy while Rod returns after a brief hiatus with tales of his overseas adventures. Each console manufacturer has contributed to headlines heavily this week as Nintendo unveils new indies, Xbox release new details about the Series X, and S...

Things may have been getting canceled left and right but you can depend on Should I Play That to drop your weekly gaming podcast fix. This week, Chris is on his second week streaming live on twitch.tv/ssjblackarrot. He is joined by KspadetheProspect, and Kspade showed up with his insight on sports gaming and a bit of a peek on the inside of game development. We talk about changes in GameStop leade...

This week Chris is running solo and streaming the episode live on Twitch! It's a jam packed episode with free games on major platforms, Stadia’s new developments, and a couple of new segments thrown in the mix. Shout-out to our listeners that joined us live in the chat! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appreciate it! Y...

Yakuza 5! Children of Morta! Animal Crossing Direct! Xbox Series X specs revealed! Cyberpunk 2077 cross-buy! This week has a little something for everyone and it caps off with a discussion about what exactly seems to be terrifying game developers in the coming years. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appreciate it! You...