SIFTD Radio

Shane takes the other side of the coin and shares his anti-Turkey Awards! Plus, his gift recommendations for the holidays, obscure (and fun) things to do in LA, how Game Pass would really work on Sony or Nintendo consoles, and more!

As 2024 comes to a close the video game industry launches its final salvo of game releases! What will you be spending your gift cards on in the weeks ahead? We're finishing the year strong heading into what should be an incredible 2025!

This week Shane answers your questions about DLC for 3D Mario games, the logic behind PlayStation's PC stance, why humans should be reading more, and his final take on PlayStation 5 Pro!

How long will PlayStation 6 live alongside PlayStation 5? Is Fortnite Epic's last video game? Plus, how Shane gets so much done each week!

This week Shane predicts how the recent election will impact the games industry and discusses the right way to handle representation, managing anxiety and stress, the purpose of patents, and more!

Shane asks for input on his book and answers questions about the future of video games, writing game reviews versus talking about them, franchises that he missed out on playing, and more!

November is usually a banner month for video game releases, but 2024 has been anything but typical. Here are our picks for games worth considering in November 2024!

Shane delivers his four-year analysis of PS5 and Xbox Series X! Plus, what makes a game AA, The Callisto Protocol vs Dead Space 3, and more!

Why are video game developers anonymous? Is it possible to convert adults into core gamers? Why did Digimon get a free pass from Nintendo? Can an annual sports game release twice in the same year?

Shane recalls some of his marathon gaming sessions, drops decades of science on the horror movie genre, wonders how game development can be sped up, and tries to figure out how to clone the success of GTA Online!

The toughest console of all time, the best studio to make the next Star Wars game, Epic Games Store vs Steam, and why aren't people playing more older games?

People, Q4 is finally here! There are over 70 major game releases in October 2024, but we've used our industry experience to cut the list of essentials down to just 10 recommendations!

The nightmare of buying PS5 Pro, why Xbox can't win, Nintendo running out of games to remaster, games that need remakes, and more!

How will Xbox respond to PS5 Pro and did Geoff Keighley go too far when tweeting about it? Who's to blame for Star Wars Outlaws, hobbies and activities that are losing steam, and more in this week's episode!

Are reviewers just piling on to Star Wars Outlaws? Can it be fixed? Why have lightgun games disappeared? A wishlist for the new Tony Hawk game, LA traffic, and more!

Why has WB's Nemesis System disappeared? Shane plays Phil Spencer and fixes Xbox, names his favorite sandwich, and shares if Astro Bot is really as good as reviews say!

This is the first truly great month of game releases since the early part of the year! How will you spend your money? We're here to help!

Shane Satterfield answers your questions about the dumbest console names, if people are now conditioned to not buy new games, the best keyboard and mouse, and his ultimate dream car!

What will happen to BioWare and its IP if Dragon Age: The Veilguard bombs? The top three most important consoles of all time and a European wonders why College Football 25 is such a huge hit!

Shane gets nostalgic over the Xbox 360 and shares his best memories, his favorite Olympic sports and his take on the 2024 games overall, and the future of Bungie's video games!

How open worlds trick us into exploring, the cloud gaming experience, the best arenas and stadiums in America, connecting with patrons, and more!

The summer is coming to an end, but August is sparking the flame for the big games of the fall!

Shane's life in gaming with the Mrs., higher framerates of PC games, what's next on the site, a question he wishes people would ask, and more!

Shane provides a more measured (and researched) response to the Game Pass price increases and tier changes! Plus, reviving the arcade scene in America, his dream game, and more!

Is Rocksteady done after the Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League debacle? Should PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo just partner with Geoff Keighley for Summer Game Fest? Shane's shoe game throughout the decades and more!