Should I Play That?

SIPT returns as James dips into the recent past via The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Saints Row The Third, and Grand Theft Auto V. Also, Rod begins a Final Fantasy XIV journey and Chris continues his VR adventure! The season is heating up as news abounds — Naughty Dog goes in-depth with The Last of Us 2, BlizzCon 2020 is canceled, and concrete hints are finally starting to drop around the PS5. Closing the show is an open discussion on managing expectations in the marketplace from a consumer’s standpoint. 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, Chris, James, and Rod are digging into a variety of titles this week including Mafia III, Moving Out, and Altspace VR! Afterward, the crew checks in on the latest EVO update, dissects the recent info dump on Ghosts of Tsushima, and examines the state of Anthem over one year removed from release. 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!

Another week brings another episode of SIPT, packed to the brim with new topics! The regular crew recruit special guest Lolakiti to help them dissect Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Shadow of the Colossus, and Final Fantasy XIV! The Summer Games Festival, Inside Xbox third-party event, and new PSVR prototype news lend plenty of discussion to the proceedings and it all caps off with a tribute to the Nintendo 64 in light of SIPT reaching episode 64. 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 SIPT crew welcomes Gamemaster Herb back to the show for an open discussion on Streets of Rage 4, Blade Strangers, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and a heartfelt goodbye to the Yakuza series (for now, anyway). Next-gen approaches and there are plenty of news bits to go around such as the reveal of Geoff Keighley’s Summer Games Festival and EA allowing consumers to “upgrade” their current-gen titles to the next. Closing out the show is a debate on if a video game network can be viable in the current industry environment. 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 SIPT crew gathers to talk about XCOM: Chimera Squad, Yakuza 6, Gears Tactics, and Streets of Rage 1-3. For news, we finally have confirmation of some of Sony’s last first-party offerings for the gen, Stadia brings a few updates, and Assassin’s Creed is teasing a brand new game. 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!

Episode 61: That Track Slaps by Should I Play That?

James joins Chris and Rod again for a week of news (ESRB and loot boxes), the Weekly Topic (how much time do you typically give a game to impress you?), and an extremely deep dive on everyone’s first week of playing Final Fantasy 7: Remake! 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 from the SIPT family joins Chris and Rod this week as they continue navigating quarantine woes, bond over Doom 2016, continue to be baffled about Google Stadia, wade through intriguing next-gen news, and put a definitive stamp on the value Microsoft and Sony both bring to the table. 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!

Wash those quarantine anxieties away...SIPT is back to play! Chris and Rod Wash those quarantine anxieties away...SIPT is back to play! Chris and Rod drop a healthy Whatcha Been Playin list (Doom, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Kind Words, and more!), surprising news (a stealth Nintendo Direct, a 35-year Mario collection, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 remaster), and a timely topic (what have you focused on lately?). 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!

Lloyd from Gamer’s Haven joins the podcast this week as Whatcha Been Playin’ brings plenty of heavy hitters in this time of social isolation such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Resident Evil 2, and Bleeding Edge! The news is mostly quarantine-related as Sony (and other major companies) elects to restrict download speeds worldwide and real-world sports turn to video games to continue entertaining fans. Wrapping up, the crew discusses the value of original IP versus remakes in the gaming landscape. 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!

Quarantines have gone into effect in America but SIPT continues! In the midst of the madness, Gamemaster Herb graces the show once again with his knowledge and energy while Rod returns after a brief hiatus with tales of his overseas adventures. Each console manufacturer has contributed to headlines heavily this week as Nintendo unveils new indies, Xbox release new details about the Series X, and Sony holds its’ first real press event surrounding the PS5! To wrap up, the crew presents what games are best to play to pass the time during a time of self-isolation.

Quarantines have gone into effect in America but SIPT continues! In the midst of the madness, Gamemaster Herb graces the show once again with his knowledge and energy while Rod returns after a brief hiatus with tales of his overseas adventures. Each console manufacturer has contributed to headlines heavily this week as Nintendo unveils new indies, Xbox release new details about the Series X, and Sony holds its’ first real press event surrounding the PS5! To wrap up, the crew presents what games are best to play to pass the time during a time of self-isolation. 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!

Things may have been getting canceled left and right but you can depend on Should I Play That to drop your weekly gaming podcast fix. This week, Chris is on his second week streaming live on twitch.tv/ssjblackarrot. He is joined by KspadetheProspect, and Kspade showed up with his insight on sports gaming and a bit of a peek on the inside of game development. We talk about changes in GameStop leadership and E3 has been canceled for this year. The show is topped off with a discussion on Sports games. 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 Chris is running solo and streaming the episode live on Twitch! It's a jam packed episode with free games on major platforms, Stadia’s new developments, and a couple of new segments thrown in the mix. Shout-out to our listeners that joined us live in the chat! 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!

Yakuza 5! Children of Morta! Animal Crossing Direct! Xbox Series X specs revealed! Cyberpunk 2077 cross-buy! This week has a little something for everyone and it caps off with a discussion about what exactly seems to be terrifying game developers in the coming years. 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!

Bad habits are hard to kick for Chris as he continues his adventures in Portia while Rod takes a deep dive into Yakuza 5 during the Whatcha Been Playin’ segment. News is packed as Sonic launches a surprisingly successful film, GameStop worries about the future, and a potential indication of the PS5 price! 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!

New games abound as Rod digs in to Yakuza 5 and Chris tries Persona 5: Scramble! Afterward, the crew talk about Geoff Keighly not attending E3 for the first time in 20 years and Anthem’s future rework! Also, learn all about the TV-purchasing process and Chris’ latest (incredibly unhealthy) addiction! 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!

Chris and Rod celebrate 50 episodes this week as they discuss the latest changes to Overwatch, more Temtem adventures, a surprise Kickstarter campaign, and an intriguing (potential) partnership between manufacturers! Finally, as a wrap-up, the crew thank the listeners and reminisce over the year gone by. Here’s to 50 more and beyond! 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!

It’s not even close to Halloween and the show is plenty spooky this week as Chris, Rod, and newcomer Mike(@mikee_poo) explore Capcom’s revitalization of the Resident Evil franchise! Meanwhile, Chris and Rod talk through the games they’ve finished along with the latest shakeup in the eSports space! 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 brings a very special guest: Data Dave! After a Whatcha Been Playin’ segment filled with Pokémon, Life Is Strange 2, and Dragonball Z: Kakarot discussion, the crew talk about the latest delayed releases, new Smash characters, and a pair of huge Sony headlines. Finally, the show wraps with a deeper dive into the world of streaming led by Dave! Check out Dava Dave on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/data_dave/ 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!