Should I Play That?

New generation launch excitement continues as the crew shifts their attention toward exploring the PlayStation 5! Before that, they discuss Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Gears of War 4, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and The Game Awards 2020 nominees!

It’s finally arrived: next-gen has begun! With the release of the Xbox Series X/S, we embark on the journey of a new console cycle and discuss the highs and lows of Microsoft’s latest machine. Before that, the crew talk about Forza Horizon 4 and Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, ponder the likelihood of a MS-acquired Japanese studio, and reminisce about Mass Effect due to the upcoming remaster.

SIPT returns with the latest on the new Hyrule Warriors, an expanded look on Hades, and a fresh pair of VR goodies. For news, Cyberpunk suffers yet another delay, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S have unboxings, and Nintendo has its’ last Partner Showcase of the year. To wrap up, the Topic this week covers the recent, major delays in gaming and what industry standards may change moving forward into the next generation.

Microsoft bought Bethesda. That’s not a sentence anyone thought they would read when this week started yet here we are. The crew discuss the impact of this industry-shattering event along with the future ramifications right after they trade next-gen console pre-order tales, James/Rod travel to the Underworld in Hades, and Chris finishes Marvel’s Avengers and dives into the new Samurai Jack game!

Now that Microsoft revealed its’ hand, it’s time for Sony’s response — and they certainly respond! The week brings another PS5 showcase filled with upcoming games, the console release date, and price! Before that, James and Rod continue digging into Marvel’s Avengers while Chris gets into the rhythm with Bullets Per Minute.

Huge news abound for a short week! Chris re-discovers Monster Hunter: World while James and Rod indulge in superheroics and extreme sports with the week’s brand new releases of Marvel’s Avengers and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. In the meantime, Sony’s gaining further interest in putting first-party titles on PC, Oculus may have a Quest 2 ready sooner than anticipated, and at long last...Microsoft has finally revealed their full launch details!

James traverses the post-apocalypse in Wasteland 3, Rod is astounded by The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa, and Chris faces his fears in Dread X Collection 2! Meanwhile, Nvidia drops their new, shocking GPU line, a brand new Switch is rumored to be arriving early next year, and the crew discuss the next path for VR upon the impending arrival of next-gen.

James finds new joy in Transistor while Rod is elated with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. News is decidedly less happy with Epic and Apple in a massive, public fight, Rocksteady is the latest studio in the spotlight for harassment claims, and E3 tweets a truly baffling article.

Chris has humorous escapades in Onward, James continues saving Japan in Ghost of Tsushima, and Rod has a multitude of games from the week including Doom Eternal and Cris Tales! News is particularly busy as Microsoft announces a delay for Halo Infinite, Sony hosts a third-party State of Play, Warner Brothers may still be on the chopping block, and the crew wraps up with a discussion on the current state of marketplace competition. 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

The crew talk about the latest releases in Fall Guys and Paper Mario, become baffled at the latest exclusivity deal, get frustrated with ongoing wage disparity in the industry, and debate every possible facet of chicken wings. 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

James and Rod make a return trip through destroyed beauty in Ghost of Tsushima while Chris continues the adventure in Cross Code. Meanwhile, the crew discusses the Xbox July 2020 showcase, the US military using streaming platforms for recruitment, and Marvel’s The Avengers new video with fresh details. Rounding out the show, the Topic poses the question of whether or not video games are becoming too long and how that affects the current value proposition. 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

James and Rod wander 13th century Japan in Ghost of Tsushima while Chris solves puzzles in Cross Code. In News, Ubisoft executives continue to display problematic behavior, Rocket League goes free-to-play, and a game is killed before it ever sees the light of day. The Topic has the crew reflect on their pile-of-shame! 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

This week, James explores Ancient Egypt in Assassin’s Creed Origins, Rod (barely) survives the apocalypse in Arizona Sunshine, and Chris undertakes a unique VR experience in The Under Presents. The industry had several media events that the crew breaks down along with an in-depth discussion on video game films from the past, present, and future! 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

SIPT conducts a spoiler-filled discussion on Naughty Dog’s latest blockbuster title: The Last of Us 2. 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

Gamemaster Herb(IG:gamemasterherb, Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/3bearsgayming) returns for this super-sized edition of SIPT and he’s bringing a multitude of games with him including Democratic Socialist Simulator, In Between, Cosmic Star Heroine, and much more! Also, James re-explores Infamous Second Son and Rod goes all-out on Oculus Quest while the news brings us tales of (further) potential studio acquisitions, the cancellation of EVO 2020, and the price of next-gen titles! 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram!

SIPT is back for a fresh week filled with tabletop RPGs, a new PlayStation Indie initiative, a tough week for Microsoft, and an overview of the best/worst moments of the first half of 2020. 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

The Last of Us 2, one of the biggest games this generation, has released! The SIPT crew discuss general impressions of their time with the title thus far as well as the new Pokémon DLC. For news, Mixer has shut down, a new Pokémon Direct was unveiled, Cyberpunk 2077 gets a blowout, and the gaming industry is having a new #MeToo moment. 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

Sony finally reveals some of its’ hand with the unveiling of PS5 games and the console! The SIPT crew dissects it all this week alongside Control coming to next gen, the PC Game Show, and they wrap up the discussion by comparing the Xbox Series X and PS5 reveal. 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

The dawn of the first chapter of next-gen is here! After diving into indie titles by Black creatives, the SIPT team takes on all of the new Destiny 2 news and ponders the future of the franchise. 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!

In a special episode this week, the SIPT crew sidelines the normal agenda in favor of discussing real-world issues. 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 platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram! Stay Beastly!