Spectator Mode Podcast - A Podcast For Gamers
Keith Mitchell
From the minds of The Outerhaven, comes Spectator Mode. A podcast devoted to covering all aspects of gaming and the gaming industry. Filled with news, reviews, interviews and a bunch of colorful debates coming to you, every week.
- 1 hour 29 minutesEp. 179 - Impressions and Controversy
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 up with a roundtable discussion. #gaming #podcast #spectatormodepodcast
Hosts:
Keith Mitchell
Scott Adams
Andrew Agress
Kevin Kelly
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Games played / Stuff watched
17:49 - PS5 Pro isn’t selling as much as anticipated
19:44 - Elden Ring Nightreign impressions
37:08 - Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy cards unveiled
48:01 - Fatal Fury City of Wolves Demo Impressions
56:01 - Trails Through Daybreak 2 controversy explained
1:04:26 - Xbox putting other console logos on its videos
1:11:55 - PlayStation and PC Games is like printing money
1:25:54 - Roundtable
1:28:27 - OutroYou can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you!
26 February 2025, 1:00 am - 9 minutes 50 secondsEp. 178 - How the PlayStation Network Outage Affects PC Gamers
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)
Thanks for listening!
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13 February 2025, 10:00 pm - 1 hour 26 minutesEp. 176 - PC Games PSN Requirements Slashed, and the Future of Xbox
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 on BlueSky)
- Getselious (@getselious.bsky.social)
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Games played / Stuff watched
12:25 - PlayStation drops requirements for several PC games
19:47 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PC port is a mess
29:20 - Forza Horizon 5 heading to PS5 - what does this mean for Xbox?
54:07 - CritcDB is a new games aggregator
1:04:12 - Just how much will tariffs affect gaming
1:24:19 - OutroThanks for listening!
You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you!
You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you!
4 February 2025, 2:00 am - 56 minutes 28 secondsEp. 175 - Exclusive Hands-On with Assassin's Creed Shadows
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 Androw
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24 January 2025, 12:00 am - 1 hour 45 minutesEp. 174 - We Went to CES 2025 and Were Blown Away
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 – Pimax struts its stuff at CES 2025
51:52 – bHaptics is Ready Player One come to life
57:53 – Surprised to see so many dope people
59:48 – Govee’s booth was amazing and had lots of cool tech
1:06:23 – Baron visits the Blacklyte booth
1:11:18 – Rokid’s Max 2 Ultimate Gaming Amplifier was pretty cool
1:15:09 – Being impressed by Delta’s Keynote Speech and Sphere
1:31:06 – Baron geeks out over the Hyperloop
1:33:06 – Keith regrets riding the monorail
1:33:58 – MSI Claw refresh impresses
1:35:27 – Shoutout to Hyperkin and its new Xbox Competitor controller
1:36:06 – LG’s bendable monitor and transparent panels are awe-inspiring
1:38:29 – Impressed with how we were treated at CES 2025
1:41:03 – Getting ready for next year’s CES 2026 event
1:41:53 – Outro and see ya later
#ces2025
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18 January 2025, 8:00 pm - 2 hours 8 minutesEp.173 - Ending the Year on a High Note
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 Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor on BlueSky)
- Karl Smart (@TheMasething on BlueSky)
- Jordan Andow (@Wheelieaverage on BlueSky)
- Scott Adams (@Sithscott on BlueSky)
- Kevin Kelly (@Blockswift on BlueSky)
Other things we talked about
– What didn’t we talk aboutTimestamps:
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:05 – Housekeeping & announcing the cast
- 01:53 – Our accomplishments throughout 2024
- 05:04 – What Santa Claus brought everyone for Christmas
- 15:34 – Our favorite three games of 2024
- 41:40 – Three games we’re looking forward to in 2025
- 1:10:02 – Promises you made in 2024 that you didn’t live up to
- 1:20:03 – Don’t buy cheap gaming chairs
- 1:22:28 – Stop making unrealistic goals for 2025
- 1:23:51 – Gaming industry wants and personal goals for 2025
- 1:28:44 – Inclusion and representation in gaming
- 2:07:17 – We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year
#assassinscreedshadows #monsterhunterwilds #videogames #videogamepodcast #bestgamesof2024 #pathofexile2
You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you!
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1 January 2025, 9:00 pm - 2 hours 50 secondsNeptunia Being Scrapped | Elden Ring Nightreign concerns | The Game Awards favorite reveals and overall thoughts
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 talked about
- Lots of employees are leaving IGN
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
04:00 - What we’re currently playing or watching this week
49:30 - Path of Exile 2 impressions
56:52 - Concerns about Elden Ring Nightreign
1:08:40 - Nintendo scraps North America Neptunia and Death End Re;Quest: Code Z releases
1:26:00 - Our favorite announcements and overall thoughts about the 2024 Game AwardsYou can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you!
15 December 2024, 9:00 pm - 1 hour 29 minutesEp.171: How About Those Game Show Awards Nominations
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 ready to break it all down.
So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and enjoy Episode 171 of the Spectator Mode Podcast! Let’s get started.
Hosts:
- Keith Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor on BlueSky)
- Karl Smart (@TheMasething on BlueSky)
- Jordan Andow (@Wheelieaverage on BlueSky)
- Scott Adams (@Sithscott on BlueSky)
Timestamps
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:03 - What we’re currently playing or watching this week
- 21:46 - Sony looking to purchase Kadokawa Corporation
- 38:30 - The Game Awards nominees are live - Where’s your issue?
- 1:26:15 - Outro
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20 November 2024, 8:00 pm - 1 hour 43 minutesEp. 170 - Why Monster Hunter Wilds Will Blow You Away
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 beta, and speculates on the backward compatibility of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro.
#monsterhunterwilds #playstation5pro #videogames #gaming #nintendoswitch
#xbox #playstation
Join us as we dive headfirst into another round of gaming chaos!
00:00 - Intro
00:00 - What we’re currently playing or watching this week
32:40 - Valve has officially released its game recorder for Steam
38:40 - What we thought about the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta
50:00 - Sega has confirmed it is working on a new Virtua Fighter game
52:00 - Nintendo Music thoughts
58:38 - Indie Label Private Division has been sold… but to who?
1:23:08 - Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatible
1:20:56 - PS5 Pro and gaming controllers
1:40:51 - Wrap-up & Outro
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11 November 2024, 2:00 pm - 1 hour 52 minutesEp. 169 - Spider-Man 2 heads to PC & Twitter/X exodus to BlueSky
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, how much time consoles have left in the spotlight, and the always interesting physical vs digital conversation.
Of course, this isn't without our special brand of chaos and humor, so grab a set. And while this is an adult show, we have removed the curses, so everyone can listen to the show, wherever you want.
#spiderman2 #bluesky #analogue3d #cronosthenewdawn
Hosts:
Keith Mitchell
Scott Adams
Karl “Mase” Smart
Sean Garner
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
02:08 - Games we’ve played / shows we’ve watched
30:02 The Twitter/X exodus to BlueSky: What does it mean, why did we do it, AI image scraping, and other things?
42:00 - We’re finally getting a sequel to Alien: Isolation:
49:09 - Spider-Man 2 heads to PC and what that means
57:35 - Team Bloober’s Cronos: The New Dawn looks interesting
1:02:14 - What’s going on with the Steam Deck 2? - What do you want to see with the eventual release?
1:05:23 - Analogue announces the Analogue 3D, a modernized N64
1:19:09 - How much time do you think consoles have left
1:35:53 - Physical vs digital: a silly and long-winded rant session
1:50:31 - Outro
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24 October 2024, 12:00 am - 1 hour 47 minutesEp. 168 - Game Expansions Should Be Considered for GOTY
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 aren't included in the fun. That and more on this episode!
This is a mature podcast and we do use adult language... we curse a bit, but that's it.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 (@sithscott)
Karl Smart (@themasething)Timestamps:
- 00: 00 - Intro
- 00:31 - Games/shows we’ve played or watched recently
- 20:36 - No, we are not having a good gaming year
- 36:11 - Karl’s PAX Aus 2024 adventure
- 1:04:01 - Karl speaks with Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P)
- 1:14:19 - Should expansions be considered for GOTY awards
- 1:31:27 - Windows updates adding co-pilot frustrates us
- 1:34:55 - Please stop spreading these terrible PC gaming stigmas
- 1:40:24 - Watching and listening to toxic content creators is bad for you
- 1:46:31 - Outro
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