Welcome back to the Spectator Mode Podcast. On this episode, Keith and Scott address several gaming industry topics, including Keith's Mecha Break impressions, whether we should talk about Deadlock despite Valve asking us not to, Game Science denying content creators access to Black Myth Wukong, Space Marine 2 gameplay impressions, Alan Wake II still hasn't turned a profit for Remedy and more. #gamingnews #videogames #gamingpodcast Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:47 - Games we’ve played this week10:41 - Mecha Break impressions19:06 - Remedy has yet to break even with Alan Wake 224:25 - Game Science and Black Myth Wukong30:35 - The Astrobot DualSense Selling Out36:19 - Space Marine 2 Gameplay Footage39:39 - D23 2024 - where were the games45:55 - Deadlock madness - who was in the wrong1:00:36 - Warner Bros. Wants To License Game Properties or be sold1:10:40 - Valve reveals it will bring SteamOS to the ROG Ally1:14:27 - Suprise topic - Are you going to see Alien: Romulus1:16:25 - PAX West 2024 is almost here1:22:04 - Outro

Welcome back to another episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast. On this episode, we're joined by Baron Jones of the LV1 Gaming cast and Jeff Young of Analog Stick Gaming. And with a star-studded cast, we have a lot of topics that we all have opinions on. Including the closure of Game Informer, Bungie in major trouble, Phantom Blade Zero fake news, a new Darksider game announced, and more. #gaming #videogames #eldenring #phantombladezero #avowed Topics include:1:38 - Games we’ve played this week23:34 - Surface 7 Laptop Impressions26:35 - Limited edition Astro Bot PS5 DualSense controller30:09 - Elden Ring Co-op sucks and we just wanted to reinforce that34:20 - Gunfire Games announces new Darksider game39:07 - Kai Cenat beats Bloodborne but still nothing from PlayStation45:48 - Phantom Blade Zero developer S-Game smacks down fake news1:01:22 - Avowed delayed to 20251:10:39 - Bungie hit with more layoffs1:21:43 - Game Informer shut down, magazine and website are no more1:36:22 - More WB Suicide Squad nonsense1:40:05 - Baron misses the Nemesis system1:44:52 - 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/==Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to never miss a video!==https://www.youtube.com/theouterhaven?sub_confirmation=1Want to send us something to review or preview?The Outerhaven12 Glenrock DriveClaymont, DE 19703

On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 161, Scott rejoins the show after a brief absence. The crew discusses the restructuring of Humble Games, Ubisoft's recent messaging for Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xbox's lack of marketing and advertisement blamed on Microsoft, that Crowdstrike big oops that crippled the IT world, metrics, and Live Service games, and more. #gaming #podcast #xbox #humblegames #assassinscreedshadowsHosts:Keith D Mitchell - @ShadowhaxorScott Adams - @SithscottTopics:- Games we’ve played this weekKeith: Elden Ring, Flintlock Siege of Dawn, Marvel’s RivalsScott: Trails through Daybreak, Fate Seeker II, Grit and Valor, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League- A new Helldiver update was announced, The Escalation of Freedom. Drops on August 6, 2024, for PS5 and PC. - The Asus ROG Ally X is out. Should you get it- Ziff Davis, the parent company of IGN, has gutted the entirety of Humble Games.- Xbox has no marketing capital. How does that make sense- Ubisoft's awkward Assassin's Creed Shadows messaging- Crowdstrike took down most of the IT world and businesses. What happened and does how the world recover from this?- The Importance of Metrics - Live Service player count vs sales

On Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 160, while most of the Spectator Mode Podcast crew is recovering, a friend of the show, Baron from LV1 Gaming joins in on the action as we discuss the release of Once Human, Xbox Game Pass on Amazon Fire TV devices, the reveal of the Double Dragon remake called Double Dragon Revive, and more!Topics:Games we played this weekDouble Dragon Revive is a remake of Double DragonOnce Human is out. But how is it?How is Xbox Game Pass on Amazon Fire TVNew Xbox Game Pass tier and price hikeMarvel’s Captain America Brave New World trailer hypeWhat happened to the hack-and-slash genreMore gaming outlets experience layoffsGames, TV Shows, or Movies we're looking forward to this monthYou can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherCastboxAmazon MusicPodcast Addict

For the first time, The Outerhaven was invited to attend the 2024 Summer Game Fest, which was a fantastic experience for us. While this is later than we expected to post, this episode covers us attending the Summer Game Fest, the games we played, and what we ultimately thought about it.Thanks for watching and listening.The Spectator Mode Podcast is a friendly but mature gaming and geek culture podcast that discusses news and topics, with super brutal honesty.You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms:Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyAmazon Music

Spectator Mode Podcast episode 158 is live just in time for the weekend. Topics include the ongoing Hellblade 2 discourse, IGN purchasing its competition, X-Men '97 season 1,  that new Elden Ring trailer, Kingdom Hearts heading to Steam, and more. #gaming #podcast #xmen97 #hellblade2 #gamingjournalism #IGNTimestamps below01:45 - Hellblade 2 frustration        08:39 - Nintendo acquiring Shiver Entertainment10:14 - Kingdom Hearts finally heads to Steam13:08 - Elden Ring - Shadow of the Erdtree trailer reactions14:02 - NBA Superstars arcade game announced20:29 - Asus ROG Ally X / MSI Claw  discussion28:45 - Transformers at the movies41:22 - IGN buys up its competition1:03:19 - Neptunia is finally on Xbox1:03:37 - Combobreaker Fighting Game Tournament is this weekend1:05:05 - Thoughts on Marvel Rivals1:09:35 - What did you think about X-Men '97 season 1 (Picking about the season) 1:22:48 - Outro  and we broke Karl 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

On an impromptu Spectator Mode Podcast, Keith and Karl discuss the recent Helldivers 2 situation and what Sony walking back the PSN requirement could mean. Then switch gears and talk about gutwrenching news with Xbox closing down four studios, including Tango Gameworks. What does this mean for creative freedoms and new IPs, and does success ensure anything in the Xbox camp? #helldivers2 #xbox #tangogameworks #hifirush #gamingpodcast  #thisweekingaming 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 the Spectator Mode Podcast, and we're back covering the gaming industry, with two new faces. In this episode, we discuss several topics, including the forced Helldivers 2 PSN requirement (which was a thing when we recorded), the nonsense about the Stellar Blade male gaze, more gaming industry layoffs, numbered review scores, and more. #helldivers2 #stellarblade #norestforthewicked #gamingnews #gamingpodcast #thisweekingaming Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:32 - Stellar Blade, Male Gaze, and censorship complaints14:58 - No Rest For The Wicked is an interesting and amazing new Soulslike20:41 - Gaming industry layoffs suck and it's getting worse42:00 - Helldivers 2 and PSN requirements1:00:00 - Hellblade 2 advertiment is on its way1:09:00 - Xbox reveals its June 2024 Showcase1:35:35 - Review scores - numbered, does it matter or not1:58:00 - 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

While Helldivers 2 always had a PSN requirement, it wasn't enforced due to technical issues during the launch. Now, months after the game was putting up amazing numbers, Sony is requiring PSN account linking and it's caused quite a bit of frustration among the Helldivers community. But, what exactly is going on here? Let's talk about this. #helldivers2 #playstationnetwork #arrowheadgamestudios 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

On this special episode of Spectator Mode Podcast, Matt interviews Dennel's Cake Creative team for its upcoming title, a beat 'em up called Obsolete Souls Episode 0: Operation Haiti, their PAX East 2024 adventure, favorite beat 'em up games, musical inspiration and influences, and their current game in development, Obsolete Souls Episode 0: Operation Haiti.  #dennelcake #obsoletesouls #indiegames To find out more about the Dennel Calke team, check them out via its social media.Socials: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DennelCake Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dennel_cake Twitter - https://twitter.com/Dennel_CakeAnd if you'd like to help fund the development of Obsolete Souls Episode 0: Operation Haiti, you can head over to the Kickstarter.

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.