Spectator Mode Podcast

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_Cake And 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 Intro 00:46 - Gushing over the Fallout TV series (Best live-action gaming adaption yet) 13:04 - Episodic vs. Binging content - which do we prefer 24:39 - Gushing over the X-Men '97 TV series 1:02:24 - Ubisoft removes The Crew from Ubisoft Connect accounts and is determined to ruin Star Wars Outlaws 1:13:33 - Should we be tipping companies after completing their games 1:29:04 - Stellar Blade and Nier: Automata must be protected 1:30:35 - Outro 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 Addict

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 - Intro 00:35 - Favorite announcements from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase 14:40 - There was a Dead Space 2 remake, but it's dead now 22:33 - 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/TheOuterHaven Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theouterhaven Instagram - 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. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:49 - The Good 12:36 - The Bad 20:33 - 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 Addict

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 - Outro 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 Addict

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 Enix 07:17 - Games we've played last week 33:01 - Keith is excited about Moon Studios No Rest for the Wicked 40:41 - Sony Lays Off, PlayStation London Studio closure, affects Insomniac and Naughty Dog 1:03:50 - 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. chaos 1:58:51 - Outro 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 Addict

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 - Intro 00:46 - Xbox talks about its strategy and multiplatform plans 45:47 - Day one PS5 and PC games sooner than expected 1:05:00 - Physical games and live services 1:13:05 - Meanwhile, there's Nintendo 1:15:48 - Game controllers and collectibles 1:21:16 - Breaking Baron's mind over Dark Souls 2 1:25:00 - Recimnising about old gaming deals 1:33:22 - Outro 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 Addict

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 - Intro 00:59 - Games we've played recently 20:00 - Helldivers 2 is an amazing live-service game that we can't stop playing 33:33 - Contra / Final Fantasy VII Rebirth / Unicorn Overlord demo impressions 58:30 - Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded head to the PS5 and Switch 1:12:20 - PlayStation / PC games are going on Day One - Also, PSVR2 1:28:44 - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree gets a release date, and Ketih couldn’t be happier 1:31:55 - Outro

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 Intro 02:13 - Games we've recently played 13:38 - Granblue Fantasy Relink hit 100,000 players 17:04 - Is Suicide Squad really that bad? 29:36 - GAAS games are a problem 42:09 - Are we headed towards another video game crash 45:57 - State of Play 2024 - Saving the booty 1:05:05 - Layoffs in the gaming industry continue 1:27:09 - 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 - Intro 00:57 - Games we've played recently 08:46 - Keith is getting back to retro-gaming 15:55 - Why did SEGA hire toxic streamer XQC to promote Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth 22:58 - SEGA's decision to paywall Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's NG+ mode 29:07 - Palworld takes over the world 39:07 - Square Enix is making some changes to how it operates 1:03:53 - Nintendo's new system be threatened by Handheld PC gaming devices 1:14:01 - 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 #avowed Thanks 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 – Intro 00:54 – Games we’ve played 05:30 – Granblue Fantasy: Relink demo impressions 15:05 – Capcom adds DRM to several PC games 23:48 – Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League 38:53 – Ayaneo Next Lite nonsense 48:56 – Upcoming Castlevania-ish game that you should be checking out (The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest ) 51:07 – Ubisoft+ Madness 01:03:24 – Outro Thanks 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 – Intro 00:58 – Games we’re playing 09:41 – Bobby Kotick is finally gone 11:52 – Nintendo Switch 2 – What was said 25:10 – Twitch and recent changes 39:10 – MSI’s new handheld PC 48:48 – Do game reviews influence your purchases 1:01:00 – Joystick buttons are freaking cool 1:08:20 – Games we want to play 1:14:23 – Outro Thanks 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 recently 05:29 - Introducing the Steam Deck, Asus Rog Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go 06:47 - Getselious's time with the Steam Deck 11:57 - Scott's time with the Steam Deck and ROG Ally 21:37 - Keith's time with the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go 31:10 - The Steam Deck is the easiest way to get into PC gaming 50:30 - Steam Deck brought Keith back to handheld gaming 58:06 - What handheld device would we recommend 01:02:54 - Was 2023 the best year for Handheld PC gaming 1:03:55 - What we're looking forward to in 2024 for Handheld PC gaming 1:13:18 - 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=1 The Outerhaven YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/theouterhaven Be 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.net The Outerhaven's Twitter Chan - https://www.twitter.com/theouterhaven Keith "Shadowhaxor" Mitchell - https://www.twitter.com/shadowhaxor Karl "Mase" Smart - https://www.twitter.com/themasething Scott "Sithscott" Adams - https://www.twitter.com/sithscott Timestamps 00:00 Where have we been the last few months? 2:09 GTA6 Trailer reactions 12:51 CAPCOM’s Street Fighter 6's skin pricing is ridiculous 28:25 Fallout TV show trailer 35:42 Fortnite expanding into LEGO, Racing, and Rockband game modes 41:02 CAPCOM Confirms more Resident Evil remakes incoming 45:35 Batman Arkham Trilogy on Switch (15 FPS!?) / Switch ports are getting bad 52:46 PlayStation removing hundreds of shows from paid members 1:04:24 What is the Xbox Tax 1:15:07 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 predictions 1:39:55 Games we are looking forward to for 2024 1:45:46 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 #sonicsuperstars Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Final Fantasy XVI and Lies of P Demo Impressions 24:16 - We go hands-on with the Asus ROG Ally 37:57 - Our favorite announcements during all of the Summer Game Fest shows 1:05:55 - Gamestop fires its CEO, stocks plummet 1:11:23 - Gamur layoffs more staff, replaces them with Skynet 1:19:58 - Twitch messed around with its Brand Content Guidelines and found out 1:32:04 - SEGA's reveal of Sonic Superstars has us happy again 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 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 - Intro 00:26 - Thanks for listening! 01:35 - What have we been playing 06:50 - Xbox ABK Deal update 13:03 - Xbox brings its games to another Cloud Gaming Service 16:36 - PlayStation showcase fails to impress 45:33 - Marvelous showcase was slightly more impressive 54:10 - Relic Entertainment laying off staff 57:24 - Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai announced 1:00:35 - 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 #reviewbombing That said, we did go a bit longer on the Zelda segment for various reasons. You've been warned. Topics: 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 #podcast Timestamps Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot!