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Pachter Factor: Michael Pachter is back with his new show. (SIFTD games)
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QuickSilverD
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Thanks for this, I wasn't aware, subscribed.
Doctoglethorpe
Member
Within the first few minutes he basically says "fuck you" to everyone who's watching on youtube.
I felt no reason to continue watching at that point. What a jerk.
I felt no reason to continue watching at that point. What a jerk.
Yautja_Warrior
Member
Hopefully they will keep Pach's show on YouTube, because I lost interest in SIFTD when Shane stopped putting his videos on YouTube and locked the content behind a paywall.
Not paying for gaming news I can get for free elsewhere. Kinda Funny went the right way by keeping their stuff in YouTube.
Not paying for gaming news I can get for free elsewhere. Kinda Funny went the right way by keeping their stuff in YouTube.
What are you talking about? It's the only Siftd premium content that gets uploaded to youtube now, and he answers questions from Twitter, too. He seems to be willing to do the show for non-subscibers and subscribers alike.
He's a business man, so it's to be expected.
Oh no, your feelings D:
Come on man. He was perfectly up front and courteous about it. There's not much else he could have said.
Doctoglethorpe
Member
He could have simply not said most of his viewers opinions are worthless because we're not directly giving him money. Ad revenue? Word of mouth? None of that matters, only subscriptions.
I just think if that's your opening, why should I give a shit? Why should I care what he has to say if hes gonna be disrespectful right out the gate? "Listen to what I have to say but idgaf what you think." No thanks.
MrCunningham
Member
I know people love to hate Pachter, but I loved Pach-Attack and missed it. It's rare to find any videogame related media that covers the business side of the industry from business analyst point of view. It's something you don't really see elsewhere. So I find it to be interesting, even if he isn't always right with his predictions.
I'm a bit behind on this thread as I found it today.
Also... Rockstar's next game: Midnight Club?
I'm a bit behind on this thread as I found it today.
Also... Rockstar's next game: Midnight Club?
ultratruman
Banned
'Siftd' is a terrible name
Real_Madrid
Member
Yup and also very weird that Pachter is on that youtube channel. He should have just made his own channel and put up a video a week. Now he's on a channel with 3000 subscribers...
I know he gets a lot of hate on Gaf, but I really like his shows, he gives insights no one else can give. Like in his last video where he explains what a publisher gets from a bundled game etc.
It's the channel of previous editor-in-chief of gametrailers, shane satterfield, where he had his show last time, and it seems pachter does this show mostly because of their friendship.
Pachter is always funny to watch. He knows his shit (or at least concerning the things he cares about), but I always find myself heavily disagreeing with him on something every episode.
He thinks reviewers are being too hard on games and shouldn't complain about lack of originality and/or not switching things up?
He thinks reviewers are being too hard on games and shouldn't complain about lack of originality and/or not switching things up?
Its a highly customizable gaming news aggregation service, with presence of original content.
Definitely. So bad, in fact, that in my opinion it is partly responsible for this whole endeavor not taking off.
travisbickle
Member
That bit at the end about the call of duty e-sports, is that sponsored by PlayStation now?
Chû Totoro
Member
Pachter is always funny to watch. He knows his shit (or at least concerning the things he cares about), but I always find myself heavily disagreeing with him on something every episode.
He thinks reviewers are being too hard on games and shouldn't complain about lack of originality and/or not switching things up?
Maybe he's very good in his "real" everyday job but he's not very good at all this imo, even gaming is something that he shouldn't talk that much about publicly.
He's just incompetent regarding gaming imo but I don't hate him the guy and if the show is a success it's good for him.
(I'm not saying I'm better than him... but I don't go in Internet video shows or I don't give my opinion everywhere like my name alone could give the thing more credit).
I'm going to watch the second show though for a second opinion on the thing
nephilimdj
Member
Pachter is always funny to watch. He knows his shit (or at least concerning the things he cares about), but I always find myself heavily disagreeing with him on something every episode.
He thinks reviewers are being too hard on games and shouldn't complain about lack of originality and/or not switching things up?
I think the sports one is on point, I mean look at IGN FIFA reviews
14 9.1
15 8.3
16 7.8
Good shows so far. It could really use a good editor, it needs some cuts. Happy Pach is back, but he doesn't care (and never will) because I will never pay for Sifted with the current offering of original content.
Just checked and the new Marcus Beer podcast is not even on the iOS podcast app. The website says you need to download an (Android) app to get it a day later? How about making it easy for a potential listener.
Just checked and the new Marcus Beer podcast is not even on the iOS podcast app. The website says you need to download an (Android) app to get it a day later? How about making it easy for a potential listener.
ashecitism
Member
Not sure why Valve was included in the first question. They had a publishing partnership with Nexon for Dota in Korea. That's all. Wasn't the same as the partnership Nexon has with BossKey or Splash Damage.
Also, 3rd question. He doesn't mention the Vive, but Magic Leap? lol
Also, 3rd question. He doesn't mention the Vive, but Magic Leap? lol
Cool, thanks for posting. Will watch.
Mexen
Member
Sneak peek: In #3 Pachter will tackle NX and say it mustn't do a Wii U. http://www.nintendo-insider.com/201...-it-launches-without-key-third-party-support/
MisterJoynt
Neo Member
Man am I every happy to hear he's back! There has been a serious lack of Pach in my life over the last year!
Empyrean Heaven
Member
So in essence, they have to become the same as Sony and Microsoft, which won't work because devs don't want to add another of the same games on a platform where their games don't sell and there are bound to be unnecessary limitations...so...Nintendo's fucked?
I mean, Pachter has been waving the Nintendo is doomed flag for years, but he never seems to come up with a solution to fix it. Oh wait, go third party. Despite the fact that they have billions in the bank. Right.
New episode is up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXPpfbmIJaI
Questions this week are about the launch of Nintendo NX, Sony as a whole, the popularity and reach of esports, and Nintendo's head honcho.
I don't know. I thought that since Sony was getting all the DLC early and marketing thingies, that the esports events would be sponsored by them, too. I really don't know what's going on with it though. I don't follow the scene.
If you're referring to the xbox logo in the video, I think it's just from some old footage or something.
OH! I guess that was from this year? I don't know what's going on.
http://news.xbox.com/2015/01/09/games-call-of-duty-championship-presented-by-xbox/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXPpfbmIJaI
Questions this week are about the launch of Nintendo NX, Sony as a whole, the popularity and reach of esports, and Nintendo's head honcho.
I don't know. I thought that since Sony was getting all the DLC early and marketing thingies, that the esports events would be sponsored by them, too. I really don't know what's going on with it though. I don't follow the scene.
If you're referring to the xbox logo in the video, I think it's just from some old footage or something.
OH! I guess that was from this year? I don't know what's going on.
http://news.xbox.com/2015/01/09/games-call-of-duty-championship-presented-by-xbox/
Episode 4 is now up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz3axK0SI8Y
Questions this week are about chances of a third-party Nintendo, VR vs. AR, microtransactions, and how to make NX succeed.
I think he'sa little misinformed about Destiny.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz3axK0SI8Y
Questions this week are about chances of a third-party Nintendo, VR vs. AR, microtransactions, and how to make NX succeed.
I think he's
Empyrean Heaven
Member
Wow, Pachter wasn't horribly negative towards Nintendo this time. Didn't he suggest Nintendo go third-party immediately 2 or so years back, and didn't he suggest it earlier this year after Iwata's passing? I am glad that he does see Nintendo's billions in the bank as an actual thing right now.
TheSecondSpitter
Member
Wow, he honestly suggested that Sony gets out of insurance (their most consistently profitable division) because it's not electronics. Wtf is he smoking? Sony needs to get out TVs and possibly films, not insurance. smfh.
Yeah, that's a little strange since he even says it's very profitable, but I guess it sounds like he'd like to see the company more focused on what they're most known for and it might make them more profitable with that focus.
I dunno... he does say he's a "substantial shareholder" so I'm guessing he's educated himself about his opinion.
ConfusedGamer
Member
I was surprised he said that and he is even a Sony shareholder, guess he doesn't like money.
0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55
Banned
This dude is so full of himself, of coarse the title screen is fashioned after a dollar bill.
He is also misinformed about AR/VR. But that's not unexpected from a old geezer like him.
TheSecondSpitter
Member
FFS, he can't even use the correct terminology......in his own field!
A "substantial shareholder" is a technical term in securities law which means you control 5% or more of the total stock. Pachter does not own 5% of Sony.
New episode is up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G-GMU3j5Fk
Questions are about Microsoft's chances(thread about this yesterday), premium mobile games, FTC involvemnt in the industry, and another NX launch date question/prediction.
Edit: Oh, I apologize, when I said prediction before, it was referring to a question/answer. Not the end of show prediction.
I mean, it's not like he's the one designing the graphics...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G-GMU3j5Fk
Questions are about Microsoft's chances(thread about this yesterday), premium mobile games, FTC involvemnt in the industry, and another NX launch date question/prediction.
Edit: Oh, I apologize, when I said prediction before, it was referring to a question/answer. Not the end of show prediction.
I mean, it's not like he's the one designing the graphics...
LoveCake
Member
Interesting views on best selling game nov/dec that it will be CoD & not Star Wars Battlefront.
Also the Nintendo NX could Q2-Q3 2017 be the date & not Q4 2016 when it is released, if there is nothing at E3 then?
Can they have good solid games ready in 13-14 months, maybe some first party, but third parties? ports yes but new games no, but then again with the track record of third parties & Nintendo all I can see is the same sort of ports that the WiiU had, I cannot imagine they are going to pour resources into the NX.
Pach said he has a X1 as he is an "Xbot" but also he has substantial investment in Sony, so does Pach own a PS4?
Also the Nintendo NX could Q2-Q3 2017 be the date & not Q4 2016 when it is released, if there is nothing at E3 then?
Can they have good solid games ready in 13-14 months, maybe some first party, but third parties? ports yes but new games no, but then again with the track record of third parties & Nintendo all I can see is the same sort of ports that the WiiU had, I cannot imagine they are going to pour resources into the NX.
Pach said he has a X1 as he is an "Xbot" but also he has substantial investment in Sony, so does Pach own a PS4?
mmazurkiewicz
Member
why does he call his audience Babies?