Spectator Mode Gaming Podcast

Apr 02 2025 184 ep. 70 mins 9
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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 [email protected]

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Ep. 183 - Our thoughts and impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

Apr 02 2025 45 mins  
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...

Ep. 182 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and the Return of Game Informer

Mar 31 2025 122 mins  
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

Ep. 181 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 & Xbox Handheld Resurfaces

Mar 13 2025 77 mins  
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),

Ep. 180 - Let's Talk About That Fatal Fury: City of The Wolves Demo

Mar 06 2025 72 mins  
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. #fatalfuryci

Ep. 179 - Impressions and Controversy

Feb 25 2025 89 mins  
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,

Ep. 178 - How the PlayStation Network Outage Affects PC Gamers

Feb 13 2025 9 mins  
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 i

Ep. 176 - PC Games PSN Requirements Slashed, and the Future of Xbox

Feb 03 2025 86 mins  
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 o

Ep. 175 - Exclusive Hands-On with Assassin's Creed Shadows

Jan 23 2025 56 mins  
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 a

Ep. 174 - We Went to CES 2025 and Were Blown Away

Jan 18 2025 105 mins  
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

Ep.173 - Ending the Year on a High Note

Jan 01 2025 128 mins  
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 o