Spectator Mode Gaming Podcast

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Spectator Mode Gaming 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. 3D AGO

    EP. 193 - Mindseye is a failure and does the FGC Need a Saviour

    Send us a text Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast, your go-to show for real talk on gaming, geek culture, and everything in between. In Episode 193, the crew dives deep into a chaotic mix of news, hot takes, and frustration. Here are our topics for this week: 00:00 – Intro 02:10 – What We Played & Watched (games, anime, shows) 31:19 – Mindseye is a mess – what’s going on with this game? 38:19 – Does the Fighting Game Community need saving? 1:02:34 – Magic: The Gathering x Sonic the Hedgehog – wait, what? 1:08:42 – Xbox and metrics: Are the numbers hiding the truth? 1:27:03 – Elden Ring: Nightreign – co-op chaos, Everdark bosses, and why randoms keep ruining the flow 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. #SpectatorModePodcast #EldenRing #Mindseye #MagicTheGathering #FightingGames #Xbox #GamingPodcast #SonicTheHedgehog 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

    1h 35m

  2. JUL 3

    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

    1h 17m

  3. JUN 26

    EP. 191: ROG Xbox Handheld Price Talk, AMD & Xbox PR Hype and Our Beginnings

    Send us a text On Episode 191 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew returns to talk about the rumored pricing of the Asus ROG Xbox handhelds, the newly announced AMD and Xbox partnership (and why we think it's more PR than progress), and whether a game’s price should factor into review scores. Plus, Keith gets hit with a wave of nostalgia and shares the story of how The Outerhaven gaming outlet came to be.  All that and plenty of chaotic banter in this week’s gaming and geek culture podcast! #GamingPodcast #GeekCulture  #TheOuterhaven #xbox #xboxhandheld  Topics: Games we've played, stuff we've watchedROG Xbox handhelds are going to be expensiveXbox & AMD partnership seems to be a bit hypedShould game reviews include price pointsThe origins of us (The Outerhaven) Thanks for listening, and please, if you enjoy the show, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Music. Spotify – spoti.fi/2HsmTZ8 Apple Music – https://apple.co/43Bz67A YouTube – Youtube.com/theouterhaven Amazon Music – https://amzn.to/3FE4bPM Join our small but growing Discord channel! Discord – https://discord.gg/c7FPrj3MGj 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

    1h 31m

  4. JUN 22

    EP. 190: SGF 2025, Fighting Games, and Steam Next Fest Highlights

    Send us a text We’re back! In this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, we dive into our hands-on time at Summer Game Fest 2025 Play Days, talk about the state of fighting games with all the big announcements (yes, including Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls), and share what caught our attention during the Steam Next Fest – June 2025 edition. From indie bangers to AAA hype, we’ve got a lot to say! Topics: Games we’ve played, stuff we’ve watchedSummer Game Fest Play DaysState of Fighting GamesSteam Next FestThanks for listening, and please, if you enjoy the show, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Music. Spotify – spoti.fi/2HsmTZ8 Apple Music – https://apple.co/43Bz67A YouTube – Youtube.com/theouterhaven Amazon Music – https://amzn.to/3FE4bPM Join our small but growing Discord channel! Discord – https://discord.gg/c7FPrj3MGj 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

    2h 25m

  5. JUN 22

    Ep. 189: Summer Game Fest 2025 & Witcher 4 Tech Breakdown

    Send us a text Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 189 is finally here — yeah, we know it's a little late. Between our trip to Summer Game Fest 2025 and things got a bit chaotic. But we're back with a stacked episode! This week, we dive into our predictions for Summer Game Fest 2025 (some of which may or may not have already come true), and break down the Witcher 4 tech demo that just dropped. We also talk about what stood out in the recent PlayStation Showcase, plus the games we've been playing and stuff we've been watching. Thanks for your patience, and as always, we appreciate you tuning in! Topics:  Games we’ve played, stuff we’ve watchedSummer Game Fest 2025 predictionsWitcher 4 tech demo releasedWhat we liked from the PlayStation Showcase Thanks for listening, and please, if you enjoy the show, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Music. Spotify – spoti.fi/2HsmTZ8 Apple Music – https://apple.co/43Bz67A YouTube – Youtube.com/theouterhaven Amazon Music – https://amzn.to/3FE4bPM Join our small but growing Discord channel! Discord – https://discord.gg/c7FPrj3MGj 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

    1h 9m

  6. MAY 29

    Ep. 188 - Stellar Blade PSN Woes | Nintendo EULA Nonsense | Gamers vs Expensive Games Again

    Send us a text Ready for some spicy gaming talk? Well, that's what we have in this latest episode, as the crew discusses the frustration about the PC version of Stellar Blade and PSN woes, again. We can't forget Nintendo's recent change to its EULA and what that means for anyone who owns a Switch or the Switch 2. Finally, gamers and expensive games, and who ultimately wins when prices get hiked up.  Thanks for listening, and please, if you enjoy the show, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Music. Spotify - spoti.fi/2HsmTZ8 Apple Music - https://apple.co/43Bz67A Join our small but growing Discord channel Discord - https://discord.gg/c7FPrj3MGj #stellarblade #pcgaming #psn #playstationetwork #switch2 #nintendo #videogames 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

    1h 17m

  7. MAY 18

    Ep. 187: PS5 Price Hike Drama, Stellar Blade Hits PC, PAX East 2025 Recap

    Send us a text In Episode 187 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, we dive into this week’s biggest stories in gaming!  We talk about the shocking return of Giant Bomb, clear up the Steam hack rumors, and break down EA's controversial return-to-office policy. Sony warns of a PS5 price hike, DOOM: The Dark Ages struggles on Steam Deck, and Nintendo drops a firmware update that could mess with your virtual cards. Plus, Stellar Blade finally makes its way to PC, we give our full PAX East 2025 impressions, and we discuss the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro / Games Played and Stuff Watched this Week25:07 – The Return of Giant Bomb26:02 – Steam Wasn’t Hacked32:15 – EA Forcing Employees Back to the Office39:06 – PlayStation Price Hike Warning44:40 – DOOM: The Dark Ages on Steam Deck53:20 – Nintendo Virtual Card Warning56:40 – Stellar Blade on PC1:03:10 – PAX East 2025 Impressions1:24:15 – Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link Cancelled #GamingPodcast #StellarBlade #PAXEast2025 #DOOMTheDarkAges #PS5PriceHike #KingdomHearts #GiantBomb #SteamDeck #SpectatorModePodcast #GamingNews 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

    1h 38m

  8. MAY 6

    Ep. 186: Are $80 Games the New Norm? | GTA VI Delayed | Gaming Journalism Shakeup

    Send us a text Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 186 is here! This week, we break down some of the biggest topics shaking up the gaming world: – The rising cost of games: Is $80 the new norm? – GTA VI delayed to 2026 — should we be surprised? – Elden Ring Nightreign won’t support crossplay, and fans aren’t happy – Polygon and Giant Bomb shifts signal a changing media landscape Hit play and join the discussion. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! #podcast #videogames #videogamepodcast #gamingjournalism #grandtheftautovi #gta6 #grandtheftauto6 #eldenringnightreign  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 us on Youtube and turn on notifications to never miss a video!== https://www.youtube.com/theouterhaven?sub_confirmation=1 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

    1h 29m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Spectator Mode Podcast - An Outerhaven Production
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