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 194, the crew talks about the new Superman movie, ASUS’s ROG Xbox Ally leak, multiplayer gaming struggles in games such as Marvel Rivals and Elden Ring Nightreign, fighting game DLC, and the controversy surrounding Pirate Software. Topics: What we've been playing and watching Asus ROG Xbox Ally price point leaked, and it's expensive The new Superman...
Jul 18, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 194
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 Hedge...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 193
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 controversi...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 192
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! #G...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 191
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 watched Summer Game Fest Play Days State of Fighting Games...
Jun 22, 2025•2 hr 25 min
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 ...
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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....
May 29, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 188
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,...
May 18, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 187
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 #gamingjour...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 186
Send us a text In the latest episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast , the crew kicked things off by discussing the games they’ve been playing and the shows they’ve been watching. The crew then dove into their initial impressions of the highly anticipated Capcom Fighting Collection 2, exploring its gameplay mechanics and features, moving on to a lively debate about Forza Horizon 5 heading to the PS5 and how suddenly it's a great game. Of course, we didn't shy away from major headlines, covering So...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 185
Send us a text On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 184, the crew kicks things off by diving into the games they’ve been playing and the shows and movies they've been watching. One of the big highlights is the debut trailer for Tron: Ares , which has the team buzzing with mixed excitement and frustration about Disney's latest sci-fi venture. From there, the conversation shifts gears to more serious territory, touching on the impact of tariffs and how they've trickled down into consumer tech and gam...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 184
Send us a text Welcome to a very impromptu episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast. To be honest, we totally didn't expect us all to be available to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, let alone have so many options about it, but nonetheless, here we are. And, well, we definitely have some stuff to say. Some were positive, some negative, but it's all in fun. Also, no damned F-Zero... C'mon, Nintendo #nintendoswitch2 #gamingpodcast #duskbloods Hosts: Keith Mitchell Karl Smart Josh Piedra Kevin Kell...
Apr 02, 2025•45 min•Ep. 183
Send us a text On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 182, we dive into the latest gaming buzz, starting with our excitement about heading back to Summer Game Fest before diving into the big news— Game Informer is back! Dotemu and Tribute Games also made headlines with their reveal of Marvel Cosmic Invasion , while The First Berserker: Khazan left Keith seriously impressed. We reviewed Dark Deity 2 and even had an insightful interview with MASUMI. The episode also featured a deep dive into Assassin’s...
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 182
Send us a text On Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 181, we dive into the latest gaming buzz, starting with our impressions of the Mechabreak demo and what it brings to the mech genre. We then shred into the exciting reveal of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake before discussing our thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds . The hardware talk heats up with news of an Xbox handheld (again), and we celebrate Chrono Trigger’s 30th anniversary by reflecting on its RPG legacy. Finally, we explore whether PC ga...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 181
Send us a text The Outerhaven's resident fighting game enthusiasts, Getselious and Kevin Kelly, dive into the recent Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves demo in this special episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast. They break down their impressions, discuss what stood out, what fell short, and inevitably veer into a broader conversation about the Fatal Fury series as a whole. #fatalfurycityofthewolves #SNK #fightinggames Hosts: Getselious Kevin Kelly Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode pod...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 180
Send us a text Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast! In episode 179, we dive into the games we’ve been playing and the hottest topics in gaming. We discuss the PS5 Pro’s lukewarm reception, Elden Ring: Nightreign impressions, and Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy crossover. Plus, hands-on thoughts on Fatal Fury: City of Wolves, the Trails Through Daybreak 2 controversy, and Xbox featuring other console logos. We also explore why PlayStation and PC game sales are a goldmine before wrapping u...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 179
Send us a text On this much shorter than normal episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, Keith takes a moment to reflect on the recent PlayStation Network outage that lasted 24 hours and how it not only affected PlayStation owners but also PC gamers, thanks to PlayStation's efforts to force PSN onto the audience. Does outages like this give PC gamers confidence that Sony knows what it's doing? #playstation #playstationnetwork #pcgaming #gamingnews Hosts: Keith Mitchell ( @Shadowhaxor on BlueSky ) ...
Feb 13, 2025•10 min
Send us a text On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 176, the crew talks about the recent PSN PC game requirements being changed, what happened to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PC port, Forza Horizon 5 heading to PS5, and what the means for the future of Xbox, and will the ongoing tariffs affect gaming. As always, thanks for watching and listening, and please continue to support us by liking our content! https://youtu.be/SjWZe7WKxzk Hosts: Keith Mitchell ( @Shadowhaxor on BlueSky ) Scott Adams ( @Sithscott ...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 176
Send us a text In this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast , Scott and Andrew dive into their hands-on experience with Ubisoft's highly anticipated Assassin's Creed Shadows . Courtesy of Ubisoft, the duo spent four thrilling hours exploring the game, and now they're here to share their thoughts! From what wowed them to what fell short—and everything in between—they break down all the details you need to know about this upcoming title. #acshadows #assassinscreedshadows Hosts: Scott Adams Andrew...
Jan 24, 2025•56 min•Ep. 175
Send us a text Hosts: Keith Mitchell ( @Shadowhaxor on BlueSky ) Baron Jones ( @Baronj67 on BlueSky ) Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:06 – Host introductions 00:56 – Hearts and prayers for LA residents 02:25 – The CES that almost wasn’t for Keith 06:28 – First time at CES and what gear we used 15:09 – What we looked at during CES 15:33 – Daiwa massage chairs 18:14 – Baron interviews a robot 24:10 – Keith and Baron speak with Yeyian Gaming 37:35 – My Arcade’s booth has tons of retro-gaming 43:20 – P...
Jan 18, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Send us a text The Outerhaven has wrapped up its final podcast of 2024! In this episode, we discussed what Santa Claus brought us for Christmas 2024, the games we enjoyed in 2024, and what we're looking forward to in 2025. The team also reflected on promises we made in 2024 that we didn't keep and shared our hopes for changes in the gaming industry in 2025. Thank you for enjoying our content in 2024, and we hope you'll continue to enjoy it throughout 2025! Thanks for listening! Hosts: Keith Mitc...
Jan 01, 2025•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 173
Send us a text Keith, Karl, Scott, and Jordan are back as they discuss the 2024 Game Award show, Path of Exile 2 impressions , Keith's concerns about Elden Ring Nightreign, and Scott's beef with Hyperdimension Neptunia & Death End Re;Quest: Code Z North America releases being blocked on Nintendo Switch. Hosts Keith Mitchell ( @Shadowhaxor on BlueSky ) Karl Smart ( @TheMasething on BlueSky ) Jordan Andow ( @Wheelieaverage on BlueSky ) Scott Adams ( @Sithscott on BlueSky ) Other things we talk...
Dec 15, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 172
Send us a text Welcome to Episode 171 of the Spectator Mode Podcast ! This week’s big topic is all about The Game Awards nominees and the significant rule change allowing DLCs and expansions to qualify for Game of the Year. Naturally, we’ll be diving into that hot debate. But that’s not all—Sony is reportedly making waves with plans to acquire a powerhouse in the gaming, anime, and manga industries: Kadokawa Corporation . It’s a move that’s caught everyone’s attention, including ours, and we’re ...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, hosts Keith, Scott, and LV1 Gaming’s Baron Jones dive into the latest buzz from the gaming industry. From Valve’s launch of a game recorder for Steam and Sega’s exciting reveal of a new Virtua Fighter in development, to the announcement of Nintendo Music, there's plenty to discuss. The team also tackles the recent sale of indie gaming label Private Division to an undisclosed buyer, shares impressions from the Monster Hunter Wilds open...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 170
Send us a text Welcome back to the Spectator Mode Podcast and you’re listening or watching episode 169! In this episode we cover the recent announcement of Spider-Man 2 heading to the PC, the Analogue 3D, the reveal of Team Bloober’s Cronos: The New Dawn, and the reveal of the Alien: Isolation’s follow-up to keep things positive. Of course, we have to bring the chaos and we also discuss the downfall of Twitter / X and seeing more people (including our very own Keith) making the trek to Bluesky, ...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast , where we discuss the gaming industry and all the things that come with it. In this episode, we get a bit serious as we discuss the differences between having a good year in gaming and having a good year for gamers. Karl is back from PAX AUS 2024 and he gives us the rundown, as well as his meet-up with Square Enix's Yoshi-P. We aren't done being serious as we point at the countless GOTY shows and ask why expansions are...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 168
Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast , where we discuss the gaming industry and all the things that come with it. In this episode we talk about dumb stuff people say, the messy PS5 Pro Anniversary preorders, Transformers One being an amazing movie, remasters getting out of hand, and much more. So, pull up your chair, get some popcorn, and enjoy the blend of chaos and fu that only we can bring to you. Hosts: Keith Mitchell ( @shadowhaxor ) Scott Adams ( @si...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 167
Send us a text Welcome back to The Spectator Mode Podcast, with Keith, Scott, and Jordan are ready to go. In this packed episode, we discuss Dragon Age The Veilguard previews, Greg Miller being impressed with PC gaming, God of War Ragnarok PC being reviewed bombed, Concord's cost to develop, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Nintendo suing Palworld, the ever-growing Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero roster and more. Hosts: Keith Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor) Scott Adams (@Sithscott) Jordan Andow (@Whee...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 166
Send us a text During PAX West 2024, The Outerhaven chats with Justin Woodward regarding the upcoming 2D Side-Scrolling beat 'em up, Jay & Silent Bob Chronic Punch and gets all the info you'll ever want regarding the game. Sadly, the lighting was a bit low and we were forced to move due to some overzealous enforcer at the event. **Big thanks to Justin Woodward for taking time out to talk with us** Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Pl...
Sep 14, 2024•13 min
Send us a text Welcome back to The Spectator Mode Podcast, and our buddy Karl is back from being taken apart. Join Keith, Scott, and Karl, as we discuss The Outerhaven's recent trip to PAX West 2024 and what some of our top games were. Then we discuss the announcement of the PlayStation 5 Pro, its pricing, especially for those in Australia, and what it means for the eventual next-generation PlayStation 6/PS6. Timestamps: 00:00 00:05 - Welcome 00:43 - Where has Karl been 04:48 - Our PAX West 2024...
Sep 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 165
