Should I Play That?

Bad habits are hard to kick for Chris as he continues his adventures in Portia while Rod takes a deep dive into Yakuza 5 during the Whatcha Been Playin’ segment. News is packed as Sonic launches a surprisingly successful film, GameStop worries about the future, and a potential indication of the PS5 price! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our s...

New games abound as Rod digs in to Yakuza 5 and Chris tries Persona 5: Scramble! Afterward, the crew talk about Geoff Keighly not attending E3 for the first time in 20 years and Anthem’s future rework! Also, learn all about the TV-purchasing process and Chris’ latest (incredibly unhealthy) addiction! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show f...

Chris and Rod celebrate 50 episodes this week as they discuss the latest changes to Overwatch, more Temtem adventures, a surprise Kickstarter campaign, and an intriguing (potential) partnership between manufacturers! Finally, as a wrap-up, the crew thank the listeners and reminisce over the year gone by. Here’s to 50 more and beyond! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, co...

It’s not even close to Halloween and the show is plenty spooky this week as Chris, Rod, and newcomer Mike(@mikee_poo) explore Capcom’s revitalization of the Resident Evil franchise! Meanwhile, Chris and Rod talk through the games they’ve finished along with the latest shakeup in the eSports space! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed...

This week brings a very special guest: Data Dave! After a Whatcha Been Playin’ segment filled with Pokémon, Life Is Strange 2, and Dragonball Z: Kakarot discussion, the crew talk about the latest delayed releases, new Smash characters, and a pair of huge Sony headlines. Finally, the show wraps with a deeper dive into the world of streaming led by Dave! Check out Dava Dave on Twitch https://www.twi...

This week, Rod delves into some multiplayer comfort gaming (Modern Warfare and Overwatch) while Chris is finally able to experience the Oculus Quest. News is packed with the latest on the Pokémon Direct, Epic Games user numbers, and the next-gen first party exclusives. Finally, the crew reminisce about days long past—a time when demos held more overt relevance than they do today. Thanks for checki...

Aiden (@thattallguyuknow) joins Chris and Rod this week as they explore every nook and cranny in Resident Evil 2, cross lightsabers in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, navigate the cosmos in The Outer Worlds, and more! Also, Rod manages to track down an Oculus Quest and Chris finally plays Bloodborne! For the topic of the week, the crew discuss the future of single-player experiences. Thanks for chec...

New year, new episode of ‘Should I Play That?’! 2020 is poised to be an absolutely huge time for the industry with new consoles, highly anticipated end-of-gen titles, and the continuation of subscription-based gaming. This week, Chris and Rod examine what the upcoming year has in store!

Finally, here it is; the entirety of 2019 has led to this episode! Together, Chris and Rod determine the Top 10 Games of the Year. 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 p...

As the crew gets their affairs in order for their massive Game of the Year episode, Chris and Rod find time to spread some (gaming-related) Christmas cheer! While Whatcha Been Playin’ is light due to GOTY prep, there are still bits of news trickling in like Sony’s new DualShock 4 attachment and the highlights(???) from The Game Awards 2019. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Li...

2019 is winding down but the show continues chugging along! Rod indulges in Cuphead and digs deeper into Modern Warfare (2019) with Chris. Meanwhile, they both sort through the week’s news: a serious update with Riot Games, a new 2K Games studio, multiplatform Sony games, Sony’s last State of Play for the year, and Nintendo’s indie showcase. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “L...

This week, Rod dives into a deep Whatcha Been Playin’ list (including The Outer Worlds and Modern Warfare!), Chris offers a brief Stadia update, and they both discuss new Microsoft next-gen tidbits along with reminiscing on 25 Years of PlayStation! 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...

The SIPT crew is in the middle of a holiday break this week but there’s still some time for the (short but savory) release of episode 40! Rod covers his Pokémon Shield experience while Chris finally gets his hands on Google Stadia! 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 shouldiplayth...

Chris and Rod embark on the newest Pokémon experience yet with the new titles, Sword and Shield! After an in-depth exploration of the game, the crew move on to the Game Award nominations, all of the announcements Microsoft brought with them to their X019 event, and Xbox All Access! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appr...

After a spirited discussion about the (oddly specific) convenience of the much-anticipated Disney+, Chris and Rod hop straight into the show this week covering a variety of hot topics like first-hand Death Stranding impressions, Google Stadia’s impending and consequential arrival, and the latest tussle between Game Freak and the hardcore Pokémon fanbase. Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure...

Alana joins Chris and Rod as they continue their journey through The Outer Worlds, drink with the devil, beat up yakuza (for the fourth time), despair over the exclusion of certain Pokémon in the new game, glean details from Death Stranding reviews, and debate about what constitutes a sequel with the announcement of Overwatch 2! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment...

A spirited exploration of board games, Outer Wilds, The Outer Worlds, a preview of BlizzCon, and a corporate partnership rekindled! This episode has it all this week as Chris and Rod wrap up October! 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 su...

After discussing the merit of Fall TV, food, and drink, Chris and Rod jump into the week with an episode filled with only Whatcha Been Playin’. But it’s packed with new titles like Ring Fit Adventure, one of the best games of the year in Outer Wilds,(very slight spoilers at 01:19:00 ends 01:32:28) and...a return to Destiny 1!?. Video games are happening! Timestamps — Whatcha Been Playing: 25:47 Th...

Alana joins the crew this week as they cover a few of the recent releases for Whatcha Been Playing (like Indivisible, AI: The Somnium Files, and Neo Cab), grow curious about the newest iteration of Fortnite, and analyze the avalanche of titles Riot has in-development! Thanks for checking us out! Please be sure to leave a “Like”, comment, and subscribe to our show feed; we really appreciate it! You...

Next-generation consoles aren’t too far away now and this week brought plenty of news on what to expect with Sony’s new machine! Blizzard also made headlines...but for less exciting reasons. Chris and Rod dissect the situation as well as explore Daemon X Machina, What The Golf, and a Destiny 2 dilemma! Timestamps — Whatcha Been Playing:09:22 News: 01:16:30 Thanks for checking us out! Please be sur...

October’s here and the show prepares to settle in for Fall! Rod begins his journey with Ori and The Blind Forest and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening while Chris polishes off Night in the Woods and starts Bleak Sword and Pokémon: Soul Silver. The crew breaks down why Sony was heavily in the news this week and wraps up by examining the best horror games to bring in the season! Thanks for check...

October’s here and the show prepares to settle in for Fall! Rod begins his journey with Ori and The Blind Forest and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening while Chris polishes off Night in the Woods and starts Bleak Sword and Pokémon: Soul Silver. The crew breaks down why Sony was heavily in the news this week and wraps up by examining the best horror games to bring in the season! Thanks for check...

James returns to wrap up Borderlands 3, Rod expresses simultaneous elation and disappointment with Fire Emblem: Three Houses as he nears the end, and Chris continues his run of indie games with fresh impressions of Untitled Goose Game. Together, the crew sort through the week’s big news including a couple of online pressers and more subscription service announcements. This episode’s wrap-up explor...

Should I Play That has a full house in the studio this week as the show has its’ first 4-person episode! James (from the SIPT family) and (Game Master) Herb join Chris and Rod as they each have been dipping into games both new and old! Since there’s so much to cover, the crew jump straight into the Topic afterwards: the utility of music in gaming and some personal favorite Original Soundtracks! Ti...

This mid-September brings new beginnings and endings! Rod finishes Control and Chris relishes in the surprising joy of Undertale. GameStop, Borderlands 3, and Sony’s naming convention all make the news this week! And by popular demand, the crew bring back the Topic of the week: the shift of the industry to physical gaming! Timestamps — Whatcha Been Playing: 20:00 Rod: Control Chris: River City Gir...