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Spectator Mode Gaming PodcastEp. 182 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and the Return of Game InformerSend us a textOn 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 Creed Shadows, discussing its overall impact and how it runs on Nvidia GeForce Now. We then...2025-03-312h 02Spectator Mode Gaming PodcastEp.173 - Ending the Year on a High NoteSend us a textThe 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 Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor on BlueSky)Karl Smart...2025-01-012h 08Spectator Mode Gaming PodcastNeptunia Being Scrapped | Elden Ring Nightreign concerns | The Game Awards favorite reveals and overall thoughtsSend us a textKeith, 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. HostsKeith Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor on BlueSky)Karl Smart (@TheMasething on BlueSky)Jordan Andow (@Wheelieaverage on BlueSky)Scott Adams (@Sithscott on BlueSky)Other things we talked about- Lots of employees are leaving IGNTimestamps:00:00 - Intro2024-12-152h 00Spectator Mode Gaming PodcastEp.171: How About Those Game Show Awards NominationsSend us a textWelcome 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 ready to break it all down.So grab your fav...2024-11-201h 29Spectator Mode Gaming PodcastEP. 166 - Massive Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Roster | PS5 ProSend us a textWelcome 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 (@Wheelie_average)Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - What we’ve pl...2024-09-271h 44
Video Games 2 the MAXGame of the Year 2023: Counting Down Our Best 25 Games # 378On this edition of Video Games 2 the MAX, we bid farewell to 2023 by looking back at the year that was and also giving out as has become tradition, our 25 Best Games of 2023, which means you'll get our Game of the Year on this episode. Sean, Marc, and a surprise appearance mid-show by Randy Isbelle discuss the list from Game #, 25 all the way to Game # 1, as well as some of the big news stories of 2023, and how the big three console makers should feel about the year as well. You can also watch this episode in video form on...2023-12-312h 05
Video Games 2 the MAXCan AAA Gaming Survive? And New Gaming Consoles in 2026? # 377After an unintended week off due to Sean having an internet outage on the day of recording last week, Video Games 2 the MAX returns in a very hectic week in gaming. Between last week and this week, more information has put into question the sustainability of AAA gaming with budgets ballooning, the increased amount of layoffs in 2023, and if games still don't cost enough to offset all of this. Is the answer to increase the price to $80 or $90 for new AAA games? Do gamers need to understand that the majority of games may have to lower their budgets...2023-12-241h 47
Video Games 2 the MAXLast of Us Factions Gets Scaled Back & PlayStation Showcase Thoughts # 352Sean is joined by Jordan Andow, a game developer and game journalist for The Outerhaven and soon also of Analog Stick Gaming in discussing their thoughts on the highly criticized PlayStation Showcase. Does it really deserve all of the "disappointment" discourse? Did everyone just get overhyped? Or is it a case of Sony setting too high expectations? We also give out some of our favorite games from the showcase as well. One game that was not shown was the much anticipated Last of Us Factions, which according to a report from Bloomberg, has been scaled back after Sony's...2023-05-292h 44