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=1The Outerhaven YouTube Channel -  https://youtube.com/theouterhavenBe 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.netThe Outerhaven's Twitter Chan - https://www.twitter.com/theouterhavenKeith "Shadowhaxor" Mitchell - https://www.twitter.com/shadowhaxorKarl "Mase" Smart - https://www.twitter.com/themasethingScott "Sithscott" Adams - https://www.twitter.com/sithscottTimestamps 00:00 Where have we been the last few months?2:09 GTA6 Trailer reactions12:51 CAPCOM’s Street Fighter 6's skin pricing is ridiculous28:25 Fallout TV show trailer35:42 Fortnite expanding into LEGO, Racing, and Rockband game modes41:02 CAPCOM Confirms more Resident Evil remakes incoming45:35 Batman Arkham Trilogy on Switch (15 FPS!?) / Switch ports are getting bad52:46 PlayStation removing hundreds of shows from paid members1:04:24 What is the Xbox Tax1:15:07 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 predictions1:39:55 Games we are looking forward to for 20241:45:46 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 #sonicsuperstarsTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:50 - Final Fantasy XVI and Lies of P Demo Impressions24:16 - We go hands-on with the Asus ROG Ally37:57 - Our favorite announcements during all of the Summer Game Fest shows1:05:55 - Gamestop fires its CEO, stocks plummet1:11:23 - Gamur layoffs more staff, replaces them with Skynet1:19:58 - Twitch messed around with its Brand Content Guidelines and found out1:32:04 - SEGA's reveal of Sonic Superstars has us happy againThanks 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 - Intro00:26 - Thanks for listening!01:35 - What have we been playing06:50 - Xbox ABK Deal update13:03 - Xbox brings its games to another Cloud Gaming Service16:36 - PlayStation showcase fails to impress45:33 - Marvelous showcase was slightly more impressive54:10 - Relic Entertainment laying off staff57:24 - Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai announced1:00:35 - 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 #reviewbombingThat said, we did go a bit longer on the Zelda segment for various reasons. You've been warned. Topics: 00:00 - Intro / Thanks for listening to our podcast00:60 - Do you drop your backlog for new games?07:53 - Thoughts about the Asus ROG ALLY handheld device21:58 - Chained Echo Review Bombing on Metacritic36:46 - Zelda Tears of The Kingdom is missing basic options54:58 - Falcom Quarterly Financial Status01:06:56 -  Outro 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 #podcastTimestamps00:00 -  Intro / Thanks for listening to our podcast03:09 - Nintendo really needs to move on from the Switch20:44 - Xbox misfortunes continue (Redfall)   51:36 - Issues of the AAA Focus01:09:04- Kotaku Leak Game Journalism or Nah? 01:20:0 - Outro 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 very short episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, Keith and Scott discuss the recent block of the Microsoft acquisition of ABK by the CMA, and the upcoming mobile PC from Asus Rog that looks to take on the Steam Deck and the Ayaneo devices.#Activision #blizzard #cma # asus #rogally #gaming #podcastTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:27 - CMA blocks the acquisition of ABK16:29 - Asus reveals the Rog Ally Portable PC handheld22:38 - OutroThanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot!Follow the Spectator Mode Podcast Crew on social media.Keith:https://twitter.com/shadowhaxorhttps://www.instagram.com/og.shadowha...Scott:https://twitter.com/sithscottMatt:https://twitter.com/GetSeliousKarlhttps://twitter.com/themasething

On this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, we're joined by Baron from Lv1gaming and Faith Lane from Gamepur. As we talk about Hi-Fi Rush's expectations, Kyle gushes about Dead Island 2 and why it's so good. Then we talk it over to Gameloft's recently released Disney-Themed racer Disney Speedstorm, which is fun but flawed. Following that up with our roundtable discussion about AI in gaming and what this means for the upcoming future of gaming.#disneyspeedstorm #deadisland2 #hifirush #artificialintelligence #gaming #gamingpodcast #videogamepodcast00:00 - Intro01:46 - Games we’ve played this week09:44 - Reports on Hi-Fi Rush not meeting expectations23:17 - Is Disney’s Speedstorm any good29:02 - Wild Hearts - how has it been since the game was released50:53  - Dead Island 2 impressions1:02:49 - AI helping dialogue in games1:25:44 - Final Words1:33:20 - OutroThanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot!Follow the Spectator Mode Podcast Crew on social media.Keith:https://twitter.com/shadowhaxorhttps://www.instagram.com/og.shadowha...Scott:https://twitter.com/sithscottMatt:https://twitter.com/GetSeliousKarlhttps://twitter.com/themasething

On this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the team talks about the reveal of Redfall running at 30fps on the Xbox Series X|S, the reception of the Super Mario Bros. movie. Keith confuses that he's worried about the status of Bandai Namco's Gundam Evolution, as the player pools are drying up. We're also following up on the ongoing battle surrounding the Outbound Ghost. Closing out. Closing out, Matt continues to push the greatness that is King of Fighters 16 and how good rollback netcode is. Oh, and lots of zaniness. This and more on the Spectator Mode Podcast episode 131.#supermariobrosmovie #outboundghost #gundamevolution #redfallTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:50 - Games we have played8:12 - The Super Mario movie - What does this mean for future gaming adaptations?19:27 - Redfall 30 FPS situation30:47 - Bandai Namco needs to address Gundam Evolution43:05 - Outbound Ghost BS continues50:48 - King of Fighters 16 and random fighting game stuff58:32 - Now it’s time to say goodbyeThanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot!Follow the Spectator Mode Podcast Crew on social media.Keith:https://twitter.com/shadowhaxorhttps://www.instagram.com/og.shadowha...Scott:https://twitter.com/sithscottMatt:https://twitter.com/GetSelious

On this episode of the Specator Mode Podcast, the team talks about the recent Diablo 4 beta, Apple's foray into VR headsets, and the rumor of the PS5 Pro. Sadly, we also cover the recent Gamur group layoffs, and Keith is super upset over Gamestop cancelling those Resident Evil 4 Remake Collector's Editions. While Karl is extremely happy how Resident Evil 4 remake turned out and won't stop talking about it. This and more on the Spectator Mode Podcast episode 130.#residentevil4remake #gamestop #ps5pro Topics:00:00 - Intro02:51 - We played the Diablo 4 beta20:07 - Apple is working on a VR headset26:23 - Do we really need a PS5 Pro refresh already35:30 - Gamestop cancels Resident Evil 4 Collector Edition pre-orders45:08 -  GAMURS Group has laid off staff from multiple websites1:03:30 - Karl is simply in love with Resident Evil 4 RemakeThanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! It would help us out a lot!Follow the Spectator Mode Podcast Crew on social media.Keith:https://twitter.com/shadowhaxorhttps://www.instagram.com/og.shadowha...Kyle:https://twitter.com/AGhostlySpydrScott:https://twitter.com/sithscottKarl:Karl (themasething) (@themasething) / Twitter

Kyle, Scott, and Keith have fallen in love with the Diablo 4 beta and wanted to talk about what they loved, what they hated, and how excited they are for Blizzard's upcoming dungeon crawler.#diablo4 #diabloiv #videogames #vidoegamesFollow the Spectator Mode Podcast Crew:Keith:https://twitter.com/shadowhaxorhttps://www.instagram.com/og.shadowha...Kyle:https://twitter.com/AGhostlySpydrScott:https://twitter.com/sithscottKarl:Karl (themasething) (@themasething) / Twitter

The Spectator Mode podcast crew sees a return of an old friend, on the most recent episode, while discussing the terrible hot take that Microsoft could sell off Xbox if the ABK deal fails and Pokemon Sleep. While Keith shows off his recently acquired PSVR 2 and talks about his obsession with Wild Hearts. This, and more on Spectator Mode Podcast episode 129.#psvr2 #wildhearts #e32023 #nintendo #gamingpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:48 Games we’ve played this past week 08:12 PSVR2 impressions from Keith 16:52 Nintendo officially pulls out of E3 2023 25:00 Pokemon Sleep is a thing34:05 Wild Hearts discussion39:05 Could Xbox be sold off56:21 Open table discussions and outroFollow the Spectator Mode Podcast Crew:Keith:https://twitter.com/shadowhaxorhttps://www.instagram.com/og.shadowha...Kyle:https://twitter.com/AGhostlySpydrScott:https://twitter.com/sithscott

On Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 128, the crew discusses which games they're looking forward to this month, Nina Williams's return to Tekken 8, and its new gameplay mechanics, the lackluster The Day Before gameplay reveal, the shuttering of Back 4 Blood, the delay of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and the possible death of E3 2023, now that Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox have pulled out. Oh, and Keith won't stop talking about Dead Space Remake.So, grab your popcorn and your favorite drink and have a sit or listen on the go. Whatever you do, please enjoy our show!Timestamps: 00:35 - Games we're looking forward to this month04:58 - Keith won't stop talking about Dead Space Remake 11:05 - New Resident Evil 4 Remake footage shown19:28 - Nina William's Tekken 8 reveal24:35 - The Day Before gameplay footage fails to impress30:53 - Back 4 Blood is shutting down  35:13 - PSVR 2 controllers will not be sold separately  36:37 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor delayed 42:48 - Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox abandon E3 202350:58 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo news Subscribe to the Outerhaven's YouTuvbe channel =shorturl.at/elqtKFollow the Spectator Mode Podcast Crew:Keith:https://twitter.com/shadowhaxorhttps://www.instagram.com/og.shadowha...Kyle:https://twitter.com/AGhostlySpydrScott:https://twitter.com/sithscott

The Spectator Mode podcast crew discusses the Dead Space remake, while Kyle seems to be a fan of the PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge controller. We can't forget the amazing job that Xbox and its developers did with the Xbox Developer's Direct and the Hi-Fi Rush shadow drop. Following up, Scott tries to convince Keith to check out Fire Emblem Engage. That and more on Spectator Mode Podcast episode 127.*Forspoken provided by Square Enix*Dead Space provided by EA*Hi-Fi Rush provided by BethesdaTimestamps: 00:00 intros00:39 We are not talking about Forspoken01:23 Dead Space Remake is so good08:47 DualSense Edge mini-review15:19 Xbox's Developer Direct 30:53 Maximilian Dood's Top Greatest Fighting Games of All Time second opinions41:18 Kyle reminisces over Primal Rage  42:15 Scott sells Keith on Fire Emblem Engage54:52 We go off the rails59:48 OutroFollow the Spectator Mode Podcast Crew:Keith:https://twitter.com/shadowhaxorhttps://www.instagram.com/og.shadowha...Kyle:https://twitter.com/AGhostlySpydrScott:https://twitter.com/sithscott

Welcome to the first Spectator Mode Podcast of 2023, and we're happy to be around still. In episode 126, the crew isn't slowing down with impressions of the One Piece Odyssey demo, Hellcard early impressions, thoughts about Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti, PlayStation at CES 2023, and picked a fight with the internet with his latest Fromsoftware rant. That and more on this fun-filled episode of Spectator Mode Podcast.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:34 Games we're playing06:53 What is Hellcard12:17 One Piece Odyssey demo impressions17:41 Is the Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti really that bad of a GPU?25:56 Sony and PlayStation at CES 202340:46 Fromsoftware's coop system is terrible 52:07 Poop?52:38 OutroThanks for checking out this episode of Spectator Mode Podcast!We also love questions or topics you’d like us to cover on upcoming shows. Email us or drop a note in the comments!Considering rating us on iTunes and Podcast Addict, 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 us on Amazon Music,  iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Follow us on Twitter @Specmodepodcast, and @theouterhaven. Email us @ specmode@theouterhaven.net

With the end of 2022 upon us, we decided to record one more podcast for the books. In this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, we discuss The Outerhaven's Top 10 Games of the Year, why Elden Ring is pretty much everyone's Game of the Year, why this year (2022) has been the worst year for discrete GPU sales, and while we're frustrated about the DualSense Edge's battery life.  There's also a lovely send-off for 2022 at the end, so be sure to check that out as well.00:00 - Intro01:01 - The Outerhaven's Top 10 Games of the Year08:44 - Elden Ring is everyone's (nearly) Game of the Year15:47 - Discrete GPU shipments hit an all-time low20:16 - DualSense Edge battery life woes30:34 - Thanks for a great 2022Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in 2023!We also love questions or topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming shows. Please email us or drop a note in the comments!Consider leaving a rating on Apple Podcasts (pretty please!) so 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 us on Amazon Music,  iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.Follow us on Twitter @theouterhaven and email us @ specmode@theouterhaven.net.

On this episode of The Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew discusses Kyle's hands-on with Forspoken's PS5 demo, their top 5 reveals from The Game Awards Show, their top 5 games they're looking forward to in 2023, and does Xbox have what it needs to do better in 2023 or will it be a repeat of 2022.00:00 - Intro00:32 - Forspoken demo impressions02:33 - Top 5 announcements or reveals from  The Game Awards Show19:05 - Top 5 games you're looking to play in 202340:10 - Xbox has to do better in 202301:03:35 - Outro#thegamewards #videogames #xbox #forspokenWe also love questions or topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming shows. Please email us or drop a note in the comments!Consider rating us on iTunes and Podcast Addict, so 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 us on Amazon Music,  iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.Follow us on Twitter @theouterhaven and email us @ specmode@theouterhaven.net.

On this episode of The Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew discusses the performance issues with Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, the passing of Jason David Frank, and Kyle's hands-on with the newest battle royale, Skyscraper, during DreamHack 2022. We also decided to pick our own nominees for the upcoming The Game Awards, which takes place on December 8th, 2022.#videogames #thegameawards  00:00 - Intro00:59 - Jason David Frank found dead02:06 - Pokemon Scarlet & Violet performance issues07:17 -  Kyle's hands-on experience with Battle Royale Skyscraper during Dreamhack 11:24 - The Outerhaven's The Game Award categories and nominees.45:35 - The Game Awards needs more jury varietyWe also love questions or topics that you’d like for us to cover on upcoming shows. Email us or drop a note in the comments!Considering rating us on iTunes and Podcast Addict, 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 us on Amazon Music,  iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.Follow us on Twitter @theouterhaven and/or email us @ specmode@theouterhaven.net.Story Linkshttps://www.cnn.com/2022/11/20/entertainment/jason-david-frank-power-ranger-death-trnd/index.htmlhttps://www.theouterhaven.net/2022/11/the-game-awards-reveal-their-nominees-for-game-of-the-year/https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23462310/pokemon-scarlet-violet-performance-issues-technical-frame-rate

This week on Spectator Mode Podcast, we discuss PlayStation's PSVR 2 price and release date, Elon Musk becoming the overlord of Twitter, Sonic Frontiers street date being broken, Final Fantasy XVI's issue with persons of color, and its Christmas time.0:00 - Intro0:35 - Scott's final games of 2022 - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Sonic Frontiers, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet3:23 - 13 Sentinels and other Vanillaware games4:52 - PSVR 2 price and release date revealed. But is it worth it?12:07 - Elon Musk owns Twitter, should we panic yet?18:46 - Aaron Carter passes away19:50 - Sonic Frontiers street date broken, Sega isn't too thrilled21:36 - Final Fantasy XVI won't feature persons of color because of dumb reasons.32:46 - Get your Christmas decorations ready We also love questions or topics that you’d like for us to cover on upcoming shows. Email us or drop a note in the comments!Considering rating us on iTunes and Podcast Addict, 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 us on Amazon Music,  iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed.Follow us on Twitter @Specmodepodcast, and @theouterhaven. Email us @ specmode@theouterhaven.netStory LinksPSVR2 Release Date and Pricehttps://www.theouterhaven.net/2022/11/sonys-psvr-2-gets-a-price-and-a-release-date/Elon Musk owns Twitterhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/10/28/tech/elon-musk-twitter-changes/index.htmlSinger Aaron Carter passes away at age 34https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/bollywood/singer-rapper-aaron-carter-passes-away-at-34/ar-AA13MZYNSonic Frontiers street date brokenhttps://www.theouterhaven.net/2022/11/sonic-frontiers-street-date-broken-ahead-of-next-weeks-release-date/Final Fantasy 16’s Developers Open Up About Game of Thrones Comparisons, Sidequests, and Representationhttps://me.ign.com/en/ps5/202997/news/exclusive-final-fantasy-16s-developers-open-up-about-game-of-thrones-comparisons-sidequests-and-repr

On this week's episode of The Outerhaven's Spectator Mode podcast, hosts Keith Mitchell and Kyle Simcox debut the slimmer, more condensed format, and talk about which upcoming games of 2022 they are looking forward to, Phil Spencer confirming Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation, PlayStation Plus losing 2 Million subscribers, Gotham Knights frustration, and more.We also love questions or topics that you'd like for us to cover on upcoming shows. Email us or drop a note in the comments!Considering rating us on iTunes and Podcast Addict, 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 us on Amazon Music,  iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Follow us on Twitter @Specmodepodcast, and @theouterhaven. Email us @ specmode@theouterhaven.net