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SIFTD Radio
by SIFTD
The home of SIFTD's audio-only content. Spoilercasts, news updates, deep dives into some of the biggest games, the audio version of SIFTD HQ, and so much more! Get the HD video version and early access by pledging to SIFTD's Patreon (patreon.com/siftd).
Episodes
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PS6 Can Wait, Delaying Bad News, At Fate's End - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 35
Shane explains why the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox need to be put on hold for a long time! A PlayView for an action game that truly defies any sort of genre! Plus, what's the best way to find out you've been laid off?
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Too Much of Everything!, Marvel Games After Wolverine, Castlevania PlayView - Shane Satterfield Show 34
SSS is back! This week Shane explains why there's so much of everything so nothing is successful anymore! Where are Marvel's games headed after Wolverine flopped? Plus, a PlayView for the next mainline Castlevania!
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Dossier: Buy THESE 10 Games in October 2026!
It may be the best October for video game releases ever. Usually it's a fairly quiet month, but with GTA 6 coming in November it's bursting at the seams. Here are our picks for the games you should buy over the next month!
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X-Play Was Bad for the Industry?, Game Pass or Fail, Hellraiser Revival PlayView - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 33
Were gaming TV shows like X-Play bad for the industry? Game Pass or Fail for September/October 2026! Plus, a PlayView for the hyper-violent Hellraiser Revival!
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Do we need 60FPS? Game Streaming Doesn't Suck? AI Game Dev! - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 32
With console prices sky high is game streaming about to take off? Do most games really need to be 60 frames-per-second? Can AI create new gameplay paradigms? A throwback episode for the Labor Day weekend!
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Dossier: Buy THESE 10 Games in September 2026
We've been talking all year about how games were being moved to October and September to avoid Grand Theft Auto VI and here we are! September usually has a smattering of big games, but this year it's overflowing. Here are our picks for the ones worth actually buying!
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GTA 6 and Ocarina of Time, Pokemon Combat, Moonlighter 2 - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 31
How the Grand Theft Auto VI Netflix reveal shows that there will never be another Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Is mainline Pokemon about to ditch its turn-based combat? Plus, a PlayView for action RPG/shop keeper sim Moonlighter 2!
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The Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Leaks, Shane vs Mortal Shell II, GTA 6 Netflix Deal - Shane Satterfield Show 30
Why Rockstar Games is not an innocent party in the Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay leaks! Shane goes head-to-head with challenging Souls-like Mortal Shell 2! Is it smart for Netflix or any publication to pay publishers for video game content?
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How the Industry Will Die, Most Anticipated 2026, Avoiding Bad News - The Shane Satterfield Show 29
How the gaming industry is about to emulate what happened with the video game crash of 1985! The most anticipated games still left for release in 2026! Plus, should we hide from bad news or be activated by it?
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Game Pass or Fail August 2026, Beast of Reincarnation, The Value of PS1/PS2 Games - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 28
Should you keep or cancel your Game Pass subscription over the next six weeks? How much value is there in the old PS1 and PS2 game catalogs? Plus, we PlayView Game Freak's new action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation!
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The Greatest Game of All Time, Boycotts Rarely Work - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 27
The greatest video game of all time and why it might be Resident Evil 4! Which kinds of boycotts work and will the #NoDiscNoBuy boycott succeed?
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Dossier: Buy THESE GAMES in August 2026
August is typically a slow month for video game releases, but with publishers desperately trying to avoid Grand Theft Auto VI more games are piling up in the "off months." That certainly applies to August as it's surprisingly robust. Here are our picks for the games you should buy this month!
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A Universal Control Scheme, Splatoon Raiders, Intergalactic - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 26
Why it's finally time that we all agree on universal control schemes across all games! A PlayView for the just-released Splatoon Raiders! Plus, where the hell is Naughty Dog's Intergalactic? Will it be PlayStation's first digital-only game?
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The Old Industry Was Better!, Life Lessons from Games, Disgaea Mayhem - The Shane Satterfield Show 25
Shane screams, "Get off my lawn!" as he explains why the old video game industry is vastly superior to the current one! Life lessons he's learned playing games, the new Disgaea spinoff is a Dynasty Warriors clone, and more!
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The Power of Nostalgia, Finding Reliable News, Tears of Metal - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 24
Is nostalgia powering our opinions of games like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Star Fox for Switch 2? Finding reliable games information when companies put their thumb on the scale! Plus, a PlayView for the awesomely cool medieval roguelite, Tears of Metal!
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We Can Save Physical Games!, Game Pass or Fail, Gaming's Duh Moments! - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 23
Shane hatches a simple plan to save physical games, the dumbest moments in the history of the video game industry, plus should you keep your Game Pass subscription this month?
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Dossier: Buy These 10 Games in July 2026!
If you made it through June then July 2026 is going to seem like an absolute avalanche of captivating game releases! Here are our picks for the games you should buy in the next 31 days!
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Epic's Tim Sweeney is a Petty Sore Loser, What Makes an $80 Game?, Rhythm Heaven Groove - The Shane Satterfield Show 22
Shane explains why the CEO of Epic Games is a hypocrite who has never been as successful as the brands he attacks! What makes a game worth $80? Plus, a PlayView for a game that plays like WarioWare to the beat!
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Did Xbox Pick the Right Studios to Cut?, Dark Souls Extraction, COD's Future - The Shane Satterfield Show 21
Reports are swirling that Double Fine, Ninja Theory, and Compulsion Games are being cut at Xbox. Are they the right studios to shut down? A PlayView for Dark Souls extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter! Plus, is Call of Duty headed for Xbox exclusivity?
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Five Best New Games at SGF/E3 2026, Old E3 is Dead, Origin of the Mixtape - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 20
Shane finally admits that the old E3 is never coming back! His picks for the five best NEW games shown at Not E3/Summer Game Fest 2026! Plus, the origin story of the mixtape might surprise you!
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Game Pass or Fail June 2026, Onimusha PlayView, Are Key Resellers OK? - The Shane Satterfield Show 19
A PlayView for Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword! Plus, should you keep your Game Pass subscription for the next month? Are key resellers like G2A and CDKeys OK to use?
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Dossier: Buy THESE GAMES in June 2026!
With Not E3/Summer Game Fest 2026 here the releases in June are a little light, but there's plenty to play while you watch for the next generation of massive games! Here are our picks for games you should buy in June 2026!
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The Boys Season 5 Spoilercast, Deer & Boy PlayView, Is AI actually useful? - The Shane Satterfield Show 18
Shane gives his review of the series finale and final season of The Boys on Amazon Prime! Plus, a PlayView for the emotional buddy game Deer & Boy, finding something AI can do that's actually useful, and more!
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How Shane Got Phished, Bad Story/Good Gameplay, Adventures of Elliot - The Shane Satterfield Show 17
Shane got phished this week and he tells the tale of how it happened as a public service announcement. Games with a horrible story, but great gameplay and vice versa! Plus, a PlayView of the next RPG in Square Enix's HD-2D line!
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Support Your Favorite Franchises, GTA VI's Price, No Ghosts at the Grand - The Shane Satterfield Show Episode 18
Why you must support your favorite franchises or they will disappear! A PlayView for a game that's one part PowerWash Simulator and one part Ghostbusters! Plus, Shane makes his final prediction for the price of Grand Theft Auto VI.
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The Shane Satterfield Show 15: Game Pass or Fail May 2026, Using Power for More than Graphics, GIFE
Should you keep your Game Pass subscription for May 2026? Why do developers only use the new consoles for better visuals? The return of one of SIFTD's most popular early segments!
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Dossier: Buy These 10 Games in May 2026
May could have crept up on you because it has multiple game of the year contenders! Here are our picks for the games worth spending that hard-earned money on!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 14: Video Game Movies Suck, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Xbox Leaving PC?
Why do we tolerate terrible video game movies? A PlayView for Mass Effect-like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn! Could Xbox also remove its exclusives from PC or Steam?
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The Shane Satterfield Show 13: The Shame of Samson's Developers, His Lone Game Credit, Portal 3
Shane takes issue with how Samson's developers swindled fans, why Yerba Buena is the Portal 3 we've all been waiting for, and the story of how he ended up in the credits for a video game!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 12: Saving Broken Games, Why Studios are Shut Down, His Latest Addiction
How to save a game that's broken at launch like Crimson Desert or No Man's Sky! Why shut down a studio instead of selling it? Plus, Shane's addiction to Absolum!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 11: Game Pass or Fail April 2026, Best Boss Fights, Too Much Darkness
Should you keep your Game Pass subscription this month? What makes a good boss fight and what are the best boss fights of all time? Why games need to lighten up to make the hobby more inviting!
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Dossier: Buy These 10 Games in April 2026
They say that April showers bring May flowers, but we're perfectly happy with the bouquet of video games provided in April 2026! Here are our picks for the games you should consider buying!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 10: Xbox Partner Preview March 2026, Pandering to Fans
Why the Xbox Partner Preview for March 2026 was a sad glimpse at the future of Xbox. Plus, changing your opinion when you realize it's not popular!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 09: VR is DEAD, The Future of Skateboarding Games, Old 3D Games Suck?
Mark Zuckerberg has killed his dream of the Metaverse and VR is dead, the future of skateboarding games looks bloated but bleak, and why Shane rarely goes back and plays old games!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 08: Fortnite Squeezes our Kids, Paying for Multiplayer, Closet Raiders
Epic Games increases the price of Fortnite V Bucks despite swimming in profits, paying for multiplayer access in 2026, Shane pulls another valuable gaming collectible out of his closet, and more!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 07: Losing Retail Hurts Our Culture, Game Pass or Fail March 2026, Losing Multiplayer
As physical game sales flatline across the globe Shane reflects on gaming stores as cultural hubs! Game Pass or Fail returns in a new form! Why don't most games have both single-player and multiplayer modes anymore?
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Dossier: Buy These 10 Games in March 2026
They say that March goes in like a lion and out like a lamb and the video game release calendar for March 2026 concurs! Here are our picks for the games worth spending your money on this month.
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The Shane Satterfield Show 06: AI Can Save the AAA Industry, Monster Hunter Stories 3, SPOILERS
With massive layoffs and studio closures happening every week, could AI in game development actually stabilize the AAA market? A PlayView for Monster Hunter Stories 3, how spoilers should be handled in game reviews, and more!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 05: Replaced, Sony Kills Bluepoint, Pokemon Gen 10 Wishlist
Shane previews one of the biggest indie games of the year, Sony continues its horrific management of its internal studios killing Bluepoint games, and he shares his hopes and dreams for the next mainline Pokemon game!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 04: Game Preservation, Gaming Trends that Should Die, An OLED PSA
Why the game preservation movement is basically just virtue signaling! Gaming trends from 2025 that need to die in 2026! Plus, Shane has some bad news about gaming on OLED TVs!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 03: Nintendo third-party still sucks, Fallout Season 2 review, fixing COD
Analysis of this week's Nintendo Partner Direct doesn't return a pleasant result! Plus, a review of Season 2 of the Fallout show on Amazon Prime and how do you fix Call of Duty after Black Ops 7?
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Dossier: Buy These 10 Games in February 2026
While January 2026 was one of the weaker months for releases in recent memory. February is coming out hard with at least one Game of the Year contender and strong options for just about every genre. Here are our picks for the games worth buying in February 2026!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 02: Highguard Controversy, Nintendo Censors Dispatch, No Physical GTA VI
Our brand new show fills the GameFace gap this week with a monster episode! Highguard and the surrounding controversy, GTA VI may be digital-only, Nintendo has censored Dispatch, a return to gameplay simplicity, and more!
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The Shane Satterfield Show 01: Stranger Things Final Season, Shane's Addiction, Why Hellblade 3?
The pilot episode of our new show tackles the controversial ending to Stranger Things, why Hellblade 3 survived at Xbox while other games were cancelled, and Shane's latest addiction!
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SIFTD Video Game Fantasy League Draft 2026
Shane's riding a four-year win streak! Can Matt break through in the 12th season of the world's first-ever video game fantasy league?! The two take turns picking games to build their teams on a quest for fantasy glory!
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Ask Shane Anything Episode 181: China/Korea Takeover, Top 5 of 2025, Blackberry Stan
Are China and South Korea on the brink of taking over the single-player market? What are Shane's top five games of 2025? Is it time for the Blackberry to reassume the throne?
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Ask Shane Anything Episode 180: His Nightmare Holidays, Does Clair Obscur Deserve It?, January Blues
Why Shane's Christmas wasn't all that merry! What was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's secret sauce that made it Game of the Year? Why is January still such a horrible month for video game releases?
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Dossier: The games worth buying in January 2026
Those holiday gift cards burning a hole in your pocket? Here are the games releasing in January 2026 worth spending them on!
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Ask Shane Anything Episode 179: Will Xbox Hurt Games Media, The Perfect Podcast, SIFTD/GameFace in 2026
A special inside baseball episode tackles Xbox leaving the console market and its impact on the games media! The immediate future of SIFTD and GameFace! Plus, what's the right length for a podcast?
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SIFTD Game of the Year Awards 2025
We've made it through another awesome year of video games and now it's time to hand out the accolades! We go through 25 different categories to celebrate the best and brightest video games of 2025!
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The home of SIFTD's audio-only content. Spoilercasts, news updates, deep dives into some of the biggest games, the audio version of SIFTD HQ, and so much more! Get the HD video version and early access by pledging to SIFTD's Patreon (patreon.com/siftd).
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