Spectator Mode Gaming Podcast

Spectator Mode Podcast
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Catch up with The Outerhaven team as they talk about news, reviews, and open table discussions regarding the video game and geek culture industry.  Check out more great content at www.theouterhaven.net. Contact us at Specmode@theouterhaven.net

  1. 1d ago

    Ep. 223 - What the heck is Xbox Doing By Raising Prices Again

    Send us Fan Mail Nine months after Xbox raised the prices on its Xbox Series X|S consoles, the console maker has revealed that prices are going up again. As of August 1, 2026, all Xbox consoles will see a massive price hike, to where it's going to be harder to justify purchasing an Xbox, while  frustrating its fans. What is going on? #xbox #gaming  Check out our website for more great content - https://www.theouterhaven.net Stop by our Discord channel and say hello - https://discord.gg/c7FPrj3MGj Follow us on Social Media BlueSky-  https://bsky.app/profile/theouterhaven.net Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theouterhaven Instagram - 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=1 Want to send us something to review or preview? The Outerhaven 12 Glenrock Drive Claymont, DE 19703 Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music

    18 min

  2. 4d ago

    Ep. 222: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Steam Machine Talk

    Send us Fan Mail This week on The Spectator Mode Podcast, we kick things off with what we’ve been playing before diving back into the rest of our Summer Game Fest 2026 coverage. That includes the stuff we couldn’t talk about last time, such as Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and more. We also discuss Sega’s recent financials, Bungie revealing Marathon’s new Vault Breaker PvE mode, and why the upcoming Steam Machine has us feeling more than a little frustrated. Give the episode a watch, let us know what you think in the comments, and don’t forget to like and subscribe for more gaming, tech, and geek culture discussions from The Outerhaven. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Mortal Shell II Open Beta impressions 01:54 Final Fantasy XIV, Trails Through Daybreak, and Steam Demos 03:25 Blood Dungeon Demo impressions 06:39 Lunistice impressions 09:40 Echoes of the End impressions 15:21 Arknights: Endfield 16:47 Gaming Chat With an Uber Driver 23:36 Keith's Son Wants to Play Dark Souls II Without Him 25:36 Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 SGF 2026 Impressions 53:19 Star Wars: Galactic Racer SGF 2026 Impressions 1:11:54 Sega Financials and Underperforming Games 1:22:07 Marathon Vault Breaker PvE Mode Revealed 1:28:39 Steam Machine Controversy 1:53:27 Final Thoughts and Outro #dragonballxenoverse3 #starwarsgalacticracer #marathon #summergamefest #steammachine Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music

    1h 55m

  3. Jun 18

    Ep. 221 - Our Summer Game Fest 2026 Recap Was Worth The Wait

    Send us Fan Mail Keith and Scott attended Summer Game Fest 2026, and got to check out some of amazing upcoming titles, and play a number of them. However, due to embargos we had to delay this episode of the show until we could talk about certain things. This one is a bit late due being in LA and some of the stuff we discussed was still under NDA/embargo at the time. So, enjoy our Summer Game Fest 2026 recap. Timestamps coming soon! Head over to our website to check out our Summer Game Fest content: https://www.theouterhaven.net/tag/summer-game-fest-2026/ Follow us on Social Media BlueSky-  https://bsky.app/profile/theouterhaven.net Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theouterhaven Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theouterhavenproductions/ Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music

    1h 58m

  4. Jun 18

    EP. 220 - Unreal Engine 6 Revealed, But Can It Fix UE5’s Biggest Problem?

    Send us Fan Mail Spectator Mode Podcast returns with a packed episode as we talk about the games we’ve been playing, Epic Games revealing Unreal Engine 6, Bungie adding PvE modes for Marathon, our impressions of Forza Horizon 6, and why PlayStation’s PC strategy continues to frustrate players. We also get into why exclusives still matter in today’s gaming landscape and break down the latest Echoes of Aincrad system trailer. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - Games we’ve played 12:13 - Epic Games revealed Unreal Engine 6 23:17 - Bungie to add PVE modes to Marathon 31:32 - Forza Horizon 6 impressions 52:00 - PlayStation continues to frustrate PC gamers 1:03:20 - Yes, exclusives still matter 1:32:01 - Echoes of Aincrad system trailer Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music

    1h 41m

  5. May 25

    Ep. 218 - Xbox Game Pass Changes, Steam Controller News, Legion Go 2 Sticker Shock

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Spectator Mode, we discuss a packed week of gaming and tech news, including Valve finally giving the new Steam Controller a release date, while still leaving everyone wondering what is going on with the long-rumored Steam Machine. We also talk about Xbox Game Pass changes, Xbox reportedly looking at adjustments to its exclusivity deals, recent PlayStation DRM concerns, and the price hikes surrounding the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and Legion Go S. Plus, The Outerhaven made an appearance in the MOUSE: P.I. For Hire accolades trailer, which was a pretty cool moment for the site. Topics Discussed: -The Outerhaven appears in the MOUSE: P.I. For Hire accolades trailer -Valve reveals the Steam Controller release date -Still no real update on the Steam Machine -Xbox Game Pass changes -Xbox exclusivity deal discussions -Recent PlayStation DRM concerns -Lenovo Legion Go 2 and Legion Go S price hikes For more gaming news, reviews, interviews, and tech coverage, visit The Outerhaven: https://www.theouterhaven.net #SteamController #XboxGamePass #PlayStation #LenovoLegionGo #GamingPodcast #SpectatorMode #TheOuterhaven Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music

    1h 29m

  6. May 24

    Ep. 216 - PlayStation Price Hike, Marathon Backlash, Mario Galaxy Movie Impressions

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Spectator Mode Podcast. In this episode, we get into the buzz around the amazing Super Mario Galaxy movie, the growing frustration surrounding Marathon, and why gaming is starting to feel more expensive than ever as Nintendo and PlayStation raise prices. There’s a lot to unpack here, and honestly, it feels like the conversation around gaming is shifting in a big way. #GamingPodcast #marathongame  #mariobrosmovie #theouterhaven #playstation  Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:16 – Classic RPGs deserve a comeback (Breath of Fire IV) 02:07 – What we’ve been playing 15:27 – Remembering Yoshihisa Kishimoto 17:17 – Super Mario Galaxy movie buzz and expectations 35:04 – Marathon backlash and community frustration 46:53 – Gaming is getting more expensive (Nintendo & PlayStation price hikes) 1:07:16 – Closing Follow us on Social Media BlueSky-  https://bsky.app/profile/theouterhaven.net Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theouterhaven Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theouterhavenproductions/ Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music

    1h 8m

  7. Apr 1

    Ep. 215 - Epic Games Drama, PS5 Price Problems & Xbox Shifts Strategy

    Send us Fan Mail In Episode 215 of Spectator Mode Podcast, we get into a rough week for the gaming industry, starting with Epic Games and how former employees were handled, and why that situation doesn’t sit right. We also break down the recent PS5 price changes and why this trend could be bad news for gamers long-term, along with Xbox quietly backing away from its “Everything is an Xbox” push. On top of that, we cover the latest Xbox Partner Preview, Matt’s experience at PAX East 2026, and what we’ve been playing. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro / Housekeeping 01:12 – Games We’ve Played 15:59 – Epic Games & Tim Sweeney Controversy 29:51 – Matt’s PAX East 2026 Experience 48:20 – PS5 Price Changes & Why This Is Dangerous 58:49 – Xbox Kills “Everything is an Xbox” Campaign 1:09:06 – Xbox Partner Preview Breakdown 1:18:18 – Last Minute Topics #spectatormode #gamingpodcast #theouterhaven #epicgames #playstation5 #timsweeny Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music

    1h 23m

  8. Mar 23

    Ep. 214 - Jeff Kaplan Talks Blizzard, PC Gaming Woes & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hype

    Send us Fan Mail In Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 214, we talk about what we’ve been playing, break down Crimson Desert and its approach to diversity, and discuss the current state of the PC gaming market. We also dive into Jeff Kaplan’s comments about Blizzard and game development, before wrapping things up with our reactions to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer. If you’re into gaming, industry talk, and a bit of hype, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro / Housekeeping 00:53 – Games We’ve Played 16:35 – Crimson Desert and Its Diversity 30:41 – The PC Gaming Market Continues to Get Worse 42:14 – Jeff Kaplan Talks Blizzard & Game Development 1:00:10 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Reactions 1:15:28 – Outro #SpectatorMode #GamingPodcast #CrimsonDesert #PCGaming #JeffKaplan #Blizzard #SpiderMan #GamingNews #TheOuterhaven Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music

    1h 16m
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Catch up with The Outerhaven team as they talk about news, reviews, and open table discussions regarding the video game and geek culture industry.  Check out more great content at www.theouterhaven.net. Contact us at Specmode@theouterhaven.net

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  • Creator
    Spectator Mode Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Spectator Mode Podcast - An Outerhaven Production
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