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@siftd.bsky.social

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Sleep is for the dead. Play games instead! The official Bluesky account for SIFTD. The world’s most advanced gaming content curator/aggregator at siftd.net. Support our original content at https://www.patreon.com/SIFTD

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · Jan 10

This is our first post here on Bluesky! We would love to never post on Twitter again as we do not want to support that platform or its owner. However, taking a moral stand can be costly when running a business so we hope we'll get support here!

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 4h

Can the industry survive if people are only buying two games per year? Why are publishers still releasing all their games in Q4? Is it smart to let another studio continue a franchise? Ask Shane 169 is NOW FREE on YouTube!
#GTA6 #Fortnite #Roblox #BioShock
youtu.be/GEsGRTko3hA

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 1d

Our reviews of Battlefield 6 and Digimon Story Time Stranger! Plus, a preview of Painkiller, Nintendo's massive leak, the next Xbox could cost $1200, and more! GameFace 454 is LIVE for patrons and YT Members!
www.patreon.com/posts/141298...
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www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 2d

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch and YouTube! Our reviews of Battlefield 6 and Digimon Story Time Stranger, Painkiller, and so much more! Join us live!
www.youtube.com/SIFTDgames
www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 2d

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch and YouTube today at 1PM Pacific/4PM Eastern! Our review of Battlefield 6 and so much more! See ya soon on the stream.

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 3d

Why did Xbox increase the price of Game Pass again? Is Microsoft trying to get out of Game Pass and sell its games again? Is it exiting the platform business altogether? Pachter Factor Live Ep. 50 with @michaelpachter.bsky.social is NOW FREE on YouTube!
#GamePass #Finance
youtu.be/Y2-5VGbjVrk

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 5d

GameFace 453 is NOW FREE on YouTube/podcast services! Our Ghost of Yotei review! Plus, analysis of the Game Pass price increases and the future of Xbox, Black Ops 7 multiplayer, our Hades II review, much more!
#GhostofYotei #HadesII #callofdutyBlackOps7
youtu.be/j2YZXTdF1xg

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 6d

Why did Doug Bowser leave Nintendo? Switch 2 units are sitting on US store shelves unsold. Is it performance-related, age-related, or something else? Pachter Factor Live Episode 49 with @michaelpachter.bsky.social is NOW FREE on YouTube!
#Nintendo #Switch2
youtu.be/7t7EMR6SGDI

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 6d

Has PlayStation given up on exclusives? Xbox has left the console business so what motivation does it have? Pachter Factor S10E35 is LIVE for patrons, YT Members, and Twitch Prime!
www.patreon.com/posts/140932...
siftd.net/content/1542...
www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...
www.twitch.tv/videos/25883...

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 7d

Can the industry survive if people are only buying two games per year? Why are publishers still releasing all their games in Q4? Old franchise/new studio! Ask Shane 169 for patrons and YT All Access!
www.patreon.com/posts/140865...
siftd.net/content/1542...
www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 7d

Shane blows his lid over the bonkers Game Pass price increases! Why silent protagonists suck! If a publisher gives SIFTD a free game is it more likely to appear in GameFace? Ask Shane 168 is NOW FREE on YouTube!
#gamepass #gamepassultimate #gamepasspc
youtu.be/zFQ8kkKWUkA

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 8d

October 2025 is overflowing with great video games! Use our guide to help you buy the right ones! It's NOW FREE on YouTube!
#GhostofYotei #Battlefield6 #TheOuterWorlds2 #PokemonLegendsZA #NinjaGaiden4
youtu.be/lky7HI42XRA

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 8d

The Game Pass price increases and future of Xbox, reviews of Ghost of Yotei and Hades II, our preview of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer, and more! GameFace 453 is LIVE for patrons and YouTube Members!
www.patreon.com/posts/140758...
siftd.net/content/1542...
www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 9d

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch and YouTube! Ghost of Yotei review, the Game Pass price increases and the future of Xbox hardware, Hades II, and so much more! Join us live!
www.youtube.com/SIFTDgames
www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 9d

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch and YouTube today at 1PM Pacific/4PM Eastern! Ghost of Yotei, the crazy Game Pass price increases, and much more! See ya soon!

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 9d

Is the Xbox console business dead? Retailers have stopped carrying the consoles. According to @michaelpachter.bsky.social it is! He explains in Pachter Factor Live Episode 48. It's NOW FREE on YouTube!
#xbox #xboxseriesx #xboxseriess #gamepass #costco
youtu.be/M7QAJ7jRztU

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 10d

Why did Saudi Arabia buy EA? Does it make financial sense? Will it impact the content of EA's games? Pachter Factor S10E34 is LIVE for patrons, YT Members, and Twitch Prime!
www.patreon.com/posts/140619...
siftd.net/content/1541...
www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...
www.twitch.tv/videos/25850...

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 12d

GameFace 452 is NOW FREE on YouTube and all podcast services! The September 2025 State of play. EA being purchased by Saudi Arabia, and Doug Bowser leaves Nintendo! Reviews of Final Fantasy Tactics and Sonic Racing!
#MarvelsWolverine #FinalFantasyTactics
youtu.be/8vfBxdosB7I

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 13d

Why is there such a backlash against using AI for game development? Is it any different from the backlash at the steam engine? Pachter Factor S10E33 with @michaelpachter.bsky.social is NOW FREE on YouTube!
#AI #OpenAI #NVIDIA #alphabet #anthropic #GenerativeArt
youtu.be/yD_HKfHlmVY

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 13d

Why did Xbox raise the price of Game Pass again? Is $30 a month too much? Pachter Factor Live Episode 50 for patrons, YouTube Members, and Twitch Prime!
#GamePass
www.patreon.com/posts/140400...
siftd.net/content/1541...
www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...
www.twitch.tv/videos/25826...

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 14d

Shane blows his lid over the insane Game Pass price increases! Silent protagonists suck! How free games affect coverage. Ask Shane 168 is LIVE for patrons and YouTube All Access Members!
www.patreon.com/posts/140314...
siftd.net/content/1540...
www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 14d

Ask Shane Anything 167 is NOW FREE on YouTube! What are the biggest broken promises in the history of gaming? Does the games media sometimes go too far? Why don't publishers just release more games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
#PS3 #StarCitizen #Fable
youtu.be/6Cw0STBAxS4

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 14d

The 10 Games You Should Buy in October 2025 is LIVE for patrons and YouTube All Access Members! It's one of the biggest months for video game releases ever. We're here to help!
www.patreon.com/posts/140287...
siftd.net/content/1540...
www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 15d

Wolverine, Saudi Arabia Buys EA, Final Fantasy Tactics, Sonic Racing, TGS 2025, Doug Bowser leaves Nintendo, and so much more! GameFace 452 is LIVE for patrons and YouTube Members!
www.patreon.com/posts/140199...
siftd.net/content/1540...
www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...

SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 16d

GameFace is LIVE on Twitch and YouTube! Sony's State of Play and Wolverine! TGS 2025, Final Fantasy Tactics, Sonic Racing, EA sold, Bowser leaves Nintendo and more! Join us live!
www.youtube.com/SIFTDgames
www.twitch.tv/SIFTDgames

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SIFTD @siftd.bsky.social · 16d

It's time to submit those questions for Pachter Factor with @michaelpachter.bsky.social You can reply to this post or hit any of the following links that include a list of potential topics. Thank you!
www.patreon.com/posts/140107...
siftd.net/content/1539...
www.youtube.com/@SIFTDGames/...

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