Spectator Mode Gaming Podcast

Spectator Mode Podcast

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. 8월 22일

    Episode 199 – Silksong Hype, PS5 Price Hike, & Xbox Ally Release Date

    Send us a text Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast! In episode 199, we cover the latest in gaming and give you our unfiltered thoughts. We discuss the games we’ve been playing and the shows we’ve been watching, dive into the never-ending Silksong hype, and discuss whether it’s actually worth it. Keith shares his hands-on impressions of Pragmata, Resident Evil Requiem, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. We also break down Sony raising the price of the PlayStation 5 in the U.S., why tariffs are to blame, and give a quick lesson on how tariffs actually work. Plus, we dig into the new Xbox Ally handheld, and Matt gives his take on Ra Ra Boom, the latest beat ’em up that might need a little more time in the oven. Timestamps  00:00 Intro01:07  Games played and & stuff watched recently16:29  Silksong hype and Gamescom date 2025 placement30:48  PlayStation 5 price hike and tariffs47:31 Xbox Ally gets a release date but no price57:22  Ra Ra Boom Impressions Thanks for listening and watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to support the show. #residentevil #pragmata #onimusha #videogames #gamingpodcast #gamecom2025 #playstation5 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 Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

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  2. 8월 7일

    Ep. 197 - EVO 2025 Highlights, Dynasty Warriors 25th Anniversary & NSFW Games

    Send us a text This week on the Spectator Mode Podcast, we start with what we’ve been playing and watching lately, then celebrate the Dynasty Warriors 25th anniversary and its lasting impact on the hack-and-slash genre. We also dive into Itch.io’s decision to relist NSFW games — but only the free ones — and what that means for indie developers. From there, we tackle the controversial Online Safety Act, questioning why it’s needed and how it could affect online communities. Finally, we close out with our EVO 2025 recap, highlighting the biggest matches, surprise upsets, and standout performances from the world’s biggest fighting game event. Timestamps:  00:00 – Intro / What we’ve been playing & watching  33:49 – Happy Dynasty Warriors 25th anniversary 48:00 – Itch.io relists NSFW games (only the free ones) 52:45 – The Online Safety Act… why? 1:04:30 – EVO 2025 recap Thanks for listening and watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to support the show. #SpectatorModePodcast #DynastyWarriors #EVO2025 #FightingGames #OnlineSafetyAct #Itchio #GamingPodcast #VideoGames #GameNews  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 Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

    2시간 3분
  3. 8월 1일

    Ep. 196 – Itch.io Purges NSFW Games, Sony Sues Tencent, and the Industry Fallout

    Send us a text In Episode 196 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew returns to break down another wild week in gaming. We kick things off with what we've been playing and watching before diving into whether The Outer Worlds 2 is shaping up to be another case of Microsoft marketing misfires.  From there, we explore the growing rumors around Sony potentially publishing games on Xbox, followed by our thoughts on Riot’s latest 2XKO update and whether it's too little too late. We also dive into a deep discussion about Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and how it stacks up against other Soulslikes. Additionally, we address the contentious decision by Itch.io to remove NSFW games in response to external pressure from Visa, Mastercard, and Collective Shout. Ending it all with the surprising legal clash between Sony and Tencent over Light of Moritam.  This episode’s packed, so don’t miss it. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - Games played and stuff watched 15:48 - Is OuterWorlds 2 the next Microsoft Mismanaged Marketing project? 29:41 - Is Sony putting its games on Xbox? 50:10 - Is the new 2KXO update too little too late? 52:38 - How does Wuchang: Fallen Feathers compare to other Soulslikes 1:01:48 - Itch.io removing NSFW games due to Mastercard and Visa (Collective Shout) 1:13:04 - Sony Suing Tencent over Light of Moritam 1:27:05 - Outro Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly episodes! Got thoughts on these topics? Drop them in the comments—we want to hear from you. 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 Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

    1시간 29분
  4. 7월 3일

    EP. 192: Xbox has a meltdown & the Stop Killing Games movement

    Send us a text In Episode 192 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew dives into a mix of gaming chatter, tech talk, and a dash of nostalgia. We kick things off with what we’ve been playing and watching lately before moving into a bizarre discussion on putting electronics into confined spaces while they’re still powered on. We then explore the uncertain future of Xbox following a wave of layoffs and what that could mean for the brand moving forward. In the second half, we tackle the controversial Stop Killing Games movement and Pirate Software’s bold stance on game preservation. Finally, we wrap things up by reminiscing about Split/Second, one of the best arcade racers of its time, and whether there’s still a future for the arcade racing genre. 00:00 – Intro 01:53 – What have we been playing & watching 19:16 – Putting electronics into confined spaces while powered on 23:14 – The future of Xbox and the recent round of layoffs 46:30 – The Stop Killing Games v Pirate Software 1:05:40 – Remembering Split/Second Arcade Racer and the future of Arcade Racing Games #videogames #stopkillinggames #xbox #futureofxbox #videogamepreservation #arcadegames #racinggmaes #podcast #gamingpodcast 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 Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

    1시간 17분
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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