SIFTD Radio

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

E3 may have been cancelled casting a cloud over June, but it's undoubtedly another strong month of game releases.

That Phil Spencer interview, ChatGPT and journalism, the monetary value of a remake, having kids, and more!

Shane's at the hospital today, but before he left he answered your questions about his days in the rave scene, classic films, why some consoles fail, content and media exposure, and more.

There are two legitimate Game of the Year contenders this month and the rest aren't too shabby, either. Let us help you decide which games to buy.

Does Kick have any chance of dethroning Twitch? Shane's dream game, three terrible ideas that keep popping up in games, combating work exhaustion, and more!

Are unions a good fit with the gaming industry? Replaying classic games, the next big gaming TV hit, a competitor to YouTube, a plea for engagement, and more!

It's been a bumpy start to 2023 with sporadic game releases, but things get back on track in April!

Has the digital vs physical argument changed? The arguments for and against Steam Deck, religion in video games, a primer on hardcore/punk music, and more!

Shane and Matt go episode-by-episode and discuss the epic first season of HBO's hit show. MASSIVE SPOILERS AHEAD!

Is Marvel beginning to lose its charm? The next Nintendo movie, what will gaming be like in 100 years, Shane's Super Bowl Sunday, and more!

It's Zelda vs Starfield vs Spider-Man 2! Plus, marriage advice, working with the younger generation, the future with AI, and more!

Shane shares his favorite sci-fi media, his four must-play games for 2023, his picks for the best in pop culture for 2022, Fortnite ruining childrens' finances, going to the dark side, and more!

The delays of 2022 are making the early months of 2023 something to remember! Plus, new hardware makes its debut this month. Here's every game worth making your valentine!

Shane and Matt square off once again for the ninth season of the world's first-ever video game fantasy league!

Shane answers the most questions ever in a single episode! A franchise to revive, unreleased content, the sweet spot for DLC releases, and so much more!

We hand out awards in over 20 categories to recognize the best and brightest video games, hardware, and stories of 2022!

December is usually a dead month for new game releases, but not this year!

As far as Novembers go, this one's not especially strong, but it's a top-heavy list with some big hitters!

Shane's words to live by, a more positive take on video game streaming, and is he disappointed in the PS5 and Xbox Series X so far?

Is God of War: Ragnarok inevitably going to disappoint? Shane's all-star games journalism squad. Plus, is college tuition getting out of hand?