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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 Specmode@theouterhaven.net
Episodes
- Ep. 215 - Epic Games Drama, PS5 Price Problems & Xbox Shifts Strategy
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 215 of Spectator Mode Podcast, we get into a rough week for the gaming industry, starting with Epic Games and how former employees were handled, and why that situation doesn’t sit right. We also break down the r…
- Ep. 214 - Jeff Kaplan Talks Blizzard, PC Gaming Woes & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hype
Send us Fan Mail In Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 214, we talk about what we’ve been playing, break down Crimson Desert and its approach to diversity, and discuss the current state of the PC gaming market. We also dive into Jeff Kaplan’s…
- Ep.213 - Mega Man Recast, Nagoshi Studio in Trouble, Project Helix Details
Send us Fan Mail Spectator Mode Episode 213 is here! After talking about what we've been playing, we dive into new details on Microsoft's Project Helix, Ben Diskin's decision to walk away from Mega Man: Override over Capcom's refusal to of…
- Ep. 212 - Nintendo Sues US Govt | Project Helix | PlayStation Exits PC Gaming
Send us Fan Mail This week on Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 212, we’re joined by Jeff Young from Analog Stick Gaming to discuss some of the biggest topics in gaming right now. We talk about Valve’s latest update on the Steam Machine, Xbox…
- EP. 211 - Xbox Leadership Shakeup, EVO Controversy, Bluepoint Games Closed
Send us Fan Mail On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 211, we discuss major Xbox shakeup as Phil Spencer retires, Sarah Bond exits, and Microsoft appoints a former AI executive to lead the brand. We also dive into the controversy surrounding…
- Ep. 210 – Discord Goes Big Brother, Riot’s 2XKO Layoffs, Nioh 3 Isn’t Elden Ring
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Spectator Mode 210, we break down Microsoft’s reported plans to merge PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass as part of its 2026 strategy, and what that could mean for players. We also dive into Discord’s globa…
- Ep. 209 - Xbox Developer Direct | New Dragon Ball Game | GDC 2026 Concerns
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast! In episode 209 we dig into big shifts across the gaming industry, including reports that the Game Developers Conference may be seeing a drop in international attendance and what that…
- Ep. 208 - CES 2026 Impressions | Highguard Hype | Gaming & Media Layoffs
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 208 of Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew dives into what they’ve been playing lately before shifting gears into industry talk and firsthand event coverage. Keith shares his experience attending CES 2026, includin…
- Ep. 207: GameStop Closes Stores | PC Gaming Just Got Super Expensive
Send us Fan Mail We’re back! After taking a month-long break to recharge and deal with the holidays, the crew returns to break down a few topics that matter in the gaming world. In Episode 207, we recap 2025, talk about what we’re looking…
- Ep. 206: Valve’s Steam Machine, SteamOS, and PC Gaming
Send us Fan Mail Valve has officially revealed the new Steam Machine, and The Outerhaven breaks down everything you need to know in this bite-sized holiday episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast. Is it a PC? Is it a console? We dig into why…
- Ep. 205: Arknights Endfield Beta II Hands-On, PS Portal Updates & Steam Machine Take Two
Send us Fan Mail On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 205 we discuss about Activision stumbling with Call of Duty :Black Ops 7 and not letting players pause the single player campaign. We look at the confusing PS Portal updates that sparked a…
- Ep. 204: TwitchCon Security concerns, Xbox Ally Handheld Fumbles, Steam Next Fest
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Spectator Mode Podcast , the crew takes on the Xbox Ally handheld controversy and TwitchCon’s ongoing security problems. We also dive into the growing wave of misinformation across gaming, highlight standout…
- Special - We Talk with Milestone About Reviving Arcade Racing in Screamer (2026)
Send us Fan Mail Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with Milestone , the studio behind several acclaimed racing titles, about its upcoming game Screamer . Originally a PC-only arcade racer, Screamer is being completely reimagined fo…
- EP. 203: Is Xbox Game Pass Still the Best Deal in Gaming
Send us Fan Mail With the announcement that Xbox is changing up Xbox Game Pass and raising prices, Keith, Jordan, Karl, and Scott discuss whether Xbox Game Pass is still the best deal in gaming or if perhaps it's time to move on from it. #…
- Ep. 202: Wolverine, ROG Ally, Code Vein 2, Nintendo Shake-Up, and TGS 2025
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the crew dives into a packed week of gaming news and industry shake-ups. We kick things off with our current playthroughs before jumping into the exciting Wolverine gameplay and Dynasty Warriors 3 Remaster…
- Ep. 201: Marvel Fighting Souls Impressions, and Nintendo Direct Reactions
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 201 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew dives into another packed week of gaming talk. Things kick off with a discussion about what everyone’s been playing and watching before shifting into deeper topics. Th…
- Ep. 200: PAX West 2025, Ninja Gaiden 4 and the ROG Xbox Ally X Hands-on
Send us Fan Mail Episode 200 is here! We talk about the games we’ve been playing, Keith’s Rant Corner, and our big news—we’re now on Metacritic! We also cover the strange August 28th moment when Gears hit #1 on PlayStation and Helldivers 2…
- Episode 199 – Silksong Hype, PS5 Price Hike, & Xbox Ally Release Date
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast! In episode 199, we cover the latest in gaming and give you our unfiltered thoughts. We discuss the games we’ve been playing and the shows we’ve been watching, dive into the never-end…
- Ep. 197 - EVO 2025 Highlights, Dynasty Warriors 25th Anniversary & NSFW Games
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Spectator Mode Podcast, we start with what we’ve been playing and watching lately, then celebrate the Dynasty Warriors 25th anniversary and its lasting impact on the hack-and-slash genre. We also dive into…
- Ep. 196 – Itch.io Purges NSFW Games, Sony Sues Tencent, and the Industry Fallout
Send us Fan Mail In Episode 196 of the Spectator Mode Podcast , the crew returns to break down another wild week in gaming. We kick things off with what we've been playing and watching before diving into whether The Outer Worlds 2 is shapi…
- Ep. 195 – Windows 10 Support Ends for FFXIV, NSFW Games Face Pressure
Send us Fan Mail We're back with another episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast , where the crew dives into the latest games we've been playing, the shows we've been watching, and a few hot-button topics that got the internet talking. In Ep…
- Ep. 194 - From Superman to Scams, and the State of Multiplayer in 2025
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- EP. 193 - Mindseye is a failure and does the FGC Need a Saviour
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- EP. 192: Xbox has a meltdown & the Stop Killing Games movement
Send us Fan Mail 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 bizarr…
- EP. 191: ROG Xbox Handheld Price Talk, AMD & Xbox PR Hype and Our Beginnings
Send us Fan Mail 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), a…
- EP. 190: SGF 2025, Fighting Games, and Steam Next Fest Highlights
Send us Fan Mail 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 T…
- Ep. 189: Summer Game Fest 2025 & Witcher 4 Tech Breakdown
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 188 - Stellar Blade PSN Woes | Nintendo EULA Nonsense | Gamers vs Expensive Games Again
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 187: PS5 Price Hike Drama, Stellar Blade Hits PC, PAX East 2025 Recap
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 186: Are $80 Games the New Norm? | GTA VI Delayed | Gaming Journalism Shakeup
Send us Fan Mail 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? –…
- Ep. 185: Capcom’s Back, Forza’s on PS5, and Sony Wants More Money
Send us Fan Mail 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 hi…
- Ep. 184 - Tariffs Affecting Gaming, Switch 2 Drama, Tron is Back and All New Venom is Terrible
Send us Fan Mail 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 ,…
- Ep. 183 - Our thoughts and impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
Send us Fan Mail 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 nonethele…
- Ep. 182 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and the Return of Game Informer
Send us Fan Mail 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 Gam…
- Ep. 181 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 & Xbox Handheld Resurfaces
Send us Fan Mail 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 P…
- Ep. 180 - Let's Talk About That Fatal Fury: City of The Wolves Demo
Send us Fan Mail 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 impress…
- Ep. 179 - Impressions and Controversy
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 178 - How the PlayStation Network Outage Affects PC Gamers
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 176 - PC Games PSN Requirements Slashed, and the Future of Xbox
Send us Fan Mail 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 futu…
- Ep. 175 - Exclusive Hands-On with Assassin's Creed Shadows
Send us Fan Mail 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 expl…
- Ep. 174 - We Went to CES 2025 and Were Blown Away
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep.173 - Ending the Year on a High Note
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Neptunia Being Scrapped | Elden Ring Nightreign concerns | The Game Awards favorite reveals and overall thoughts
Send us Fan Mail 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;Que…
- Ep.171: How About Those Game Show Awards Nominations
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 170 - Why Monster Hunter Wilds Will Blow You Away
Send us Fan Mail 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 revea…
- Ep. 169 - Spider-Man 2 heads to PC & Twitter/X exodus to BlueSky
Send us Fan Mail 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 Cro…
- Ep. 168 - Game Expansions Should Be Considered for GOTY
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Ep. 167 - PS Direct Store Issues + October’s Huge Game Releases
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- EP. 166 - Massive Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Roster | PS5 Pro
Send us Fan Mail 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 Ragnar…
- Spectator Mode Podcast Special - Jay and Silent Bob Talk Chronic Blunt Punch with Justin Woodward
Send us Fan Mail 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 lig…