Spectator Mode Podcast

We're back with another fun-filled episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, and oh boy, do we have a show for you. We're diving into two major TV shows, Fallout and X-Men '97, and we can't stop talking about either. Then we switch gears and tackle the two bad gaming takes of the week: tipping gaming companies and Ubisoft completely ruining Star Wars Outlaws. So please sit back, enjoy, and have fun with us! And if you happen to like the content, do us a favor and leave a comment, like the video, and subscribe to the channel.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:46 - Gushing over the Fallout TV series (Best live-action gaming adaption yet)13:04 - Episodic vs. Binging content - which do we prefer24:39 - Gushing over the X-Men '97 TV series1:02:24 - Ubisoft removes The Crew from Ubisoft Connect accounts and is determined to ruin Star Wars Outlaws1:13:33 - Should we be tipping companies after completing their games1:29:04 - Stellar Blade and Nier: Automata must be protected1:30:35 - OutroConsidering rating us on iTunes, that way we can continue to reach out to new listeners and make this the best gaming podcast it can be! The more reviews we get, the more people will listen to the show. It’s a win/win for everyone!You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherCastboxAmazon MusicPodcast AddictAnd plenty of other places

This week on The Spectator Mode Podcast, Keith, Scott, and Matt discuss their top 5 favorite indie games shown during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase. Jeff Grubb reports that EA has killed off the Dead Space 2 remake, but EA says otherwise. Xbox has announced a new team devoted to game preservation. However, we aren't 100% confident about this, and we explain why. Finally, we end the show with why games are so expensive and why this isn't good for the gaming industry. #indiegames #xbox #deadspace2 #gamingpodcast Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:35 - Favorite announcements from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase14:40 - There was a Dead Space 2 remake, but it's dead now22:33 - Xbox wants to preserve games again, but how far will it go this time 39:21 - Gaming is getting too damned expensive - why?50:46 - Outro==Check out our website to get more gaming, anime, and geek culture news and reviews==Website - https://www.theouterhaven.net==Follow us on Social Media==Twitter -  https://twitter.com/TheOuterHavenFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/theouterhavenInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theouterhavenproductions/

Thanks to Reedpop, we were invited to PAX East 2024, and we were able to interview a number of people, play some games, meet some friends, and have an enjoyable time. However, we also had some concerns and regrets. So before he forgot it all, our EIC encountered his time leading up to PAX East 2024, his time there, and what he'd love to see for the next PAX East! #paxeast2024 #paxeast2025 #vlog PAX East is the North American premier gaming and geek culture convention held once a year on the East Coast in Boston, Massachusetts.Timestamps00:00 -  Intro01:49 - The Good12:36 - The Bad20:33 - Wants for PAX East 2025 Considering rating us on iTunes, that way we can continue to reach out to new listeners and make this the best gaming podcast it can be! The more reviews we get, the more people will listen to the show. It’s a win/win for everyone!You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherCastboxAmazon MusicPodcast AddictAnd plenty of other places

Welcome back to another Spectator Mode Podcast episode hosted by The Outerhaven! Topics are included in the timestamps.The Spectator Mode Podcast is The Outerhaven's weekly podcast covering all platforms and the latest news and updates in the gaming industry.Thanks for listening/watching. We hope you enjoy our show and add it to your favorite podcasts.Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening 06:11 - Intro 02:00 - Passing of Akira Tomiyama 13:55 - Concerns with Contra Operation Galuga's Perk Shop 25:39 - PC Gaming is doing better than the Naysayers thought 41:50 - Vanillaware hates PC gaming 53:26 - Street Fighter 6 Akuma Frustrations 1:09:44 - Stellar Blade Demo & PSN Bug wipes digital licenses 1:23:07 - OutroConsidering rating us on iTunes, that way we can continue to reach out to new listeners and make this the best gaming podcast it can be! The more reviews we get, the more people will listen to the show. It’s a win/win for everyone!You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherCastboxAmazon MusicPodcast AddictAnd plenty of other places

Welcome back to another Spectator Mode Podcast episode hosted by The Outerhaven. Topics are included in the timestamps.The Spectator Mode Podcast is The Outerhaven's weekly podcast covering all platforms and the latest news and updates in the gaming industry.Time stamps:00:00 - Intro 1:23 - Thanks Square Enix07:17 - Games we've played last week33:01 - Keith is excited about Moon Studios No Rest for the Wicked40:41 - Sony Lays Off, PlayStation London Studio closure, affects Insomniac and Naughty Dog1:03:50 - EA lays off 670 employees and will focus less on licensed IPs 1:13:01 - Toys for Bob goes Indie (and how amazing the indie game scene is)1:21:59 - Nintendo successfully defeats Yuzu (and Citra), and what this means for emulation 1:42:20 - Sweet Baby Inc. chaos1:58:51 - OutroConsidering rating us on iTunes, that way we can continue to reach out to new listeners and make this the best gaming podcast it can be! The more reviews we get, the more people will listen to the show. It’s a win/win for everyone!You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherCastboxAmazon MusicPodcast AddictAnd plenty of other places

The Spectator Mode Crew reviews Xbox's past announcements and discusses the recent Xbox games released for the PS5 and Switch. At the same time, PlayStation grapples with its prior announcement of PS5 games possibly coming to the PC on the same day of release, and since then, it has been revealed that PSVR 2 is also coming to the PC. Keith explains why Helldivers 2 is such a good game while everyone gushes about the Contra Operation Galuga/Unicorn Overlord/Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demos. Of course, there's Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree because Keith loves Soulslikes.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:59 - Games we've played recently20:00 - Helldivers 2 is an amazing live-service game that we can't stop playing33:33 - Contra / Final Fantasy VII Rebirth / Unicorn Overlord demo impressions58:30 - Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded head to the PS5 and Switch1:12:20 - PlayStation / PC games are going on Day One - Also, PSVR21:28:44 - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree gets a release date, and Ketih couldn’t be happier1:31:55 - Outro 

The Spectator Mode crew and guest Baron from LV1 Gaming discuss the major news from the gaming industry this week. First up is the Xbox podcast business update that addressed the state of Xbox, its ongoing plans for going multiplatform (not that they aren't already), and what we thought about the podcast. Then we jump over to the PlayStation side of things, as they also had some big news this week regarding its plans for ramping up its PS5/PC games, the PlayStation 5 not selling as much as Sony wanted, and the state of PlayStation. Then we discussed more gaming stuff, including physical vs. digital games, retro collecting, Dark Souls 2, and more.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:46 - Xbox talks about its strategy and multiplatform plans45:47 - Day one PS5 and PC games sooner than expected1:05:00 - Physical games and live services1:13:05 - Meanwhile, there's Nintendo1:15:48 - Game controllers and collectibles1:21:16 - Breaking Baron's mind over Dark Souls 21:25:00 - Recimnising about old gaming deals1:33:22 - OutroConsidering rating us on iTunes, that way we can continue to reach out to new listeners and make this the best gaming podcast it can be! The more reviews we get, the more people will listen to the show. It’s a win/win for everyone!You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherCastboxAmazon MusicPodcast AddictAnd plenty of other places

 On Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 146, the crew gains one more member, and it gets even more chaotic. Topics on this episode include our addition to Granblue Fantasy Relink, more Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League, GAAS is a problem that needs to be addressed, the PlayStation State of Play, more gaming industry layoffs, and Xbox in trouble. This and more, so enjoy this recent episode! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro02:13 - Games we've recently played13:38 - Granblue Fantasy Relink hit 100,000 players17:04 - Is Suicide Squad really that bad?29:36 - GAAS games are a problem42:09 - Are we headed towards another video game crash45:57 - State of Play 2024 - Saving the booty1:05:05 - Layoffs in the gaming industry continue1:27:09 - Is Xbox done for, or are we jumping the gun A word of caution: things got a bit heated this time around cause we're passionate about our craft. So, a few F-bombs are dropped here and there. May not be safe for work or virgin ears!If you enjoy our podcast, please do us a favor and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts. Doing so helps us get noticed more, which leads to more listeners.Thank you

The Spectator Mode Podcast crew is back with a load of new topics. From Sega locking Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's New Game+ behind a paywall, inviting toxic streamer XQC to represent its game, to Palworld, the Pocket Monster game that has been taking the world by storm. We also have a roundtable discussion on whether Nintendo is worried about the various handheld PC devices on the market, and Keith has fallen down the retro game rabbit hole... someone, please send him some help! This and more on episode 145 of the Spectator Mode Podcast.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:57 - Games we've played recently08:46 - Keith is getting back to retro-gaming15:55 - Why did SEGA hire toxic streamer XQC to promote Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth22:58 - SEGA's decision to paywall Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's NG+ mode29:07 - Palworld takes over the world39:07 - Square Enix is making some changes to how it operates1:03:53 - Nintendo's new system be threatened by Handheld PC gaming devices1:14:01 - Games that you wish weren't being developed.  Thanks for listening to the Spectator Mode Podcast, and if you enjoy what we do, help us out and tell more people, and leave a rating for us on Apple Podcasts. The only way we're going to gain more listeners is if you tell people about the show.Please and thanks!

Recently, Xbox hosted the Xbox Developer Direct showcase, where we got to hear from various developers on several upcoming titles, including Indiana Jones the Great Circle, Visions of Mana, Avowed, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, and Ara: History Untold. But what did we think about it? Was this a good showcase? We intend to discuss that in the special edition of Spectator Mode Podcast episode 144! #xbox #indianajones #avowedThanks for listening, and let us know in the comments what you think about the recent episode of Spectator Mode Podcast.

The best boys of gaming (that’s what Matt says) are back with Spectator Mode Podcast episode 143! On this episode, we turn our attention to Ubisoft telling gamers that we don’t need to own our games, Ayaneo trying to fool us all with the Ayaneo Next Lite, Capcom’s DRM nonsense, that amazing Granblue Fantasy Relink Demo (it’s so good), Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League frustrations, and a little upcoming Castlevania-like game called The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest so much more!Timestamps:00:00 – Intro00:54 – Games we’ve played05:30 – Granblue Fantasy: Relink demo impressions15:05 – Capcom adds DRM to several PC games23:48 – Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League38:53 – Ayaneo Next Lite nonsense48:56 – Upcoming Castlevania-ish game that you should be checking out (The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest )51:07 – Ubisoft+ Madness01:03:24 – OutroThanks for listening, and let us know in the comments what you think about the recent episode of Spectator Mode Podcast.

Welcome back, and on this episode of The Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew discusses Activision/Blizzard’s former CEO is finally out the door, Twitch updates its nudity guidelines (again), the Nintendo Switch 2 Electric Boogaloo, MSI’s new handheld device called the MSI Claw, game reviews, and more. Timestamps:00:00 – Intro00:58 – Games we’re playing09:41 – Bobby Kotick is finally gone11:52 – Nintendo Switch 2 – What was said25:10 – Twitch and recent changes39:10 – MSI’s new handheld PC48:48 – Do game reviews influence your purchases1:01:00 – Joystick buttons are freaking cool1:08:20 – Games we want to play1:14:23 – OutroThanks for watching, and let us know in the comments what you think about the recent episode of Spectator Mode Podcast.

On the final 2023 episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew sits down to discuss the current state of handheld PC gaming, how it has matured, what devices we recommend for someone just getting into PC gaming, and games we’re looking forward to in 2024. Thanks for watching and enjoying our take on covering handheld PC gaming. And as always, we’d love your opinions in the comments.Timestamps:00:40 - Games we've played recently05:29 - Introducing the Steam Deck, Asus Rog Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go06:47 - Getselious's time with the Steam Deck11:57 - Scott's time with the Steam Deck and ROG Ally21:37 - Keith's time with the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go31:10 - The Steam Deck is the easiest way to get into PC gaming50:30 - Steam Deck brought Keith back to handheld gaming58:06 - What handheld device would we recommend   01:02:54 - Was 2023 the best year for Handheld PC gaming1:03:55 - What we're looking forward to in 2024 for Handheld PC gaming1:13:18 - What games are we looking forward to in 2024 #rogally  #lenovolegion #SteamDeck #handheld #pcgaming

It's taken us nearly four months, but we're back and ready to talk about gaming and geek culture! In Spectator Mode's return, we discuss everything from the reveal of Grand Theft Auto 6, PlayStation deleting people's access to paid content, Street Fighter 6's outrageous pricing on skins, Fortnite, Fallout TV Show, Batman Arkham Trilogy on Switch on running like crap, what the hell is the Xbox Tax, and even Goku vs Superman... again again. This and more on the Spectator Mode Podcast's return just before the end of the year! #spectatormodepodcast #gamingpodcast #theouterhaven #streetfighter6 #grandtheftauto6 #fortnite #thegameawards Be sure not to miss any of our gaming and geek video coverage.Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/theouterhaven?sub_confirmation=1The Outerhaven YouTube Channel -  https://youtube.com/theouterhavenBe sure to check out The Outerhaven's website for news, reviews, previews, and lots more on video games, anime, manga, and geek culture - https://www.theouterhaven.netThe Outerhaven's Twitter Chan - https://www.twitter.com/theouterhavenKeith "Shadowhaxor" Mitchell - https://www.twitter.com/shadowhaxorKarl "Mase" Smart - https://www.twitter.com/themasethingScott "Sithscott" Adams - https://www.twitter.com/sithscottTimestamps 00:00 Where have we been the last few months?2:09 GTA6 Trailer reactions12:51 CAPCOM’s Street Fighter 6's skin pricing is ridiculous28:25 Fallout TV show trailer35:42 Fortnite expanding into LEGO, Racing, and Rockband game modes41:02 CAPCOM Confirms more Resident Evil remakes incoming45:35 Batman Arkham Trilogy on Switch (15 FPS!?) / Switch ports are getting bad52:46 PlayStation removing hundreds of shows from paid members1:04:24 What is the Xbox Tax1:15:07 The Great Debate: Goku vs Superman Part 2!1:24:42 Are you looking forward to anything from The Game Awards 2023 / Game of the Year predictions1:39:55 Games we are looking forward to for 20241:45:46 Our plans heading into 2024 Thanks for watching!

Now that the Summer Game Fest, as well as the Xbox Showcase, is done, the crew reflects on their favorite reveals and goes hands-on with the Lies of P and Final Fantasy XVI demos. Sadly, there were also some lows as Gamestop fired its CEO, Twitch decided it wanted to screw over streams with revised brand content guidelines, and Gamur laid off faithful and passionate staffers to make way for Skynet. This and more on Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 139. #liesofp #finalfantasyxvi #Twitch #summergamefest #sonicsuperstarsTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:50 - Final Fantasy XVI and Lies of P Demo Impressions24:16 - We go hands-on with the Asus ROG Ally37:57 - Our favorite announcements during all of the Summer Game Fest shows1:05:55 - Gamestop fires its CEO, stocks plummet1:11:23 - Gamur layoffs more staff, replaces them with Skynet1:19:58 - Twitch messed around with its Brand Content Guidelines and found out1:32:04 - SEGA's reveal of Sonic Superstars has us happy againThanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot! 

On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 137, we talk about the lackluster PlayStation showcase, while Marvelous hosted its own showcase that gave the gamers what they wanted. The Xbox ABK acquisition continues on, but now another country has backed the company, while Relic Entertainment lays off some staff and Gollum releases in such a terrible state that the game is a colossal flop. This and more on this episode of Spectator Mode Podcast. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:26 - Thanks for listening!01:35 - What have we been playing06:50 - Xbox ABK Deal update13:03 - Xbox brings its games to another Cloud Gaming Service16:36 - PlayStation showcase fails to impress45:33 - Marvelous showcase was slightly more impressive54:10 - Relic Entertainment laying off staff57:24 - Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai announced1:00:35 - Gollum releases in such a sorry state it's shameful  Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot! 

On this episode on Spectator Mode Podcast, we go discuss the Gran Theft 6 leaks, PvE mode being axed in Overwatch 2, what we're looking forward to during the PlayStation Showcase, and lots of fighting game news, including Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1. That and so much more on the slightly bonkers Spectator Mode Podcast. #playstationshowcase #overwatch2 #streetfighter6 #grantheftauto6 Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot!

On this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew is asked if and why they drop their backlog for new games because we all do it. Moving on, we're excited about the Asus ROG Ally and talk about why, review bombing Chained Echo on Metacritic, why Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gets a pass for its many issues, and ending it with Falcom's success. #zeldatearsofthekingdom #asusrogally #chainedecho #reviewbombingThat said, we did go a bit longer on the Zelda segment for various reasons. You've been warned. Topics: 00:00 - Intro / Thanks for listening to our podcast00:60 - Do you drop your backlog for new games?07:53 - Thoughts about the Asus ROG ALLY handheld device21:58 - Chained Echo Review Bombing on Metacritic36:46 - Zelda Tears of The Kingdom is missing basic options54:58 - Falcom Quarterly Financial Status01:06:56 -  Outro Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot!

On this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew debates if it's time for Nintendo to release new hardware, the Redfall and Xbox woes, issues with AAA development, and what is going on over at Kotaku. This and more!#zeldatearsofthekingdom #xbox #redfall #gamedevelopment #videogames #podcastTimestamps00:00 -  Intro / Thanks for listening to our podcast03:09 - Nintendo really needs to move on from the Switch20:44 - Xbox misfortunes continue (Redfall)   51:36 - Issues of the AAA Focus01:09:04- Kotaku Leak Game Journalism or Nah? 01:20:0 - Outro Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot!

On this very short episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, Keith and Scott discuss the recent block of the Microsoft acquisition of ABK by the CMA, and the upcoming mobile PC from Asus Rog that looks to take on the Steam Deck and the Ayaneo devices.#Activision #blizzard #cma # asus #rogally #gaming #podcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:27 - CMA blocks the acquisition of ABK16:29 - Asus reveals the Rog Ally Portable PC handheld22:38 - OutroThanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot!Follow the Spectator Mode Podcast Crew on social media.Keith:https://twitter.com/shadowhaxorhttps://www.instagram.com/og.shadowha...Scott:https://twitter.com/sithscottMatt:https://twitter.com/GetSeliousKarlhttps://twitter.com/themasething