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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 Kelly
• Scott Adams

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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 Creed Shadows, discussing its overall impact and how it runs on Nvidia GeForce Now. We then examined what’s happening between Ubisoft and Tencent before shifting gears to the announcement of Trails Beyond the Horizon. The conversation got even more interesting as we debated whether publishers are afraid of Grand Theft Auto 6 and pondered the misinformation over the Xbox's Steam integration disclosure. Finally, we wrapped up with some housekeeping and ended with Jordan's displease about his PC. Don't miss this jam-packed episode!

Hosts:

• Keith Mitchell
• Scott Adams
• Jordan Andow

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:15 - Games we played / stuff we watched
• 22:51 - We’re heading back to Summer Game Fest
• 23:34 - Gameinformer is back
• 24:55 - Dotemu and Tribute reveal Marvel Cosmic Invasion
• 28:33 - The First Berserker: Khazan is amazing
• 34:33 - Dark Deity 2 review, and Interview with MASUMI
• 36:41 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows DISCUSSION
• 49:08 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows Nvidia Geforce Now Impressions
• 1:01:19 - What’s going on with Ubisoft and Tencent
• 1:18:06 - Trails Beyond The Horizon announced
• 1:26:07 - Are publishers afraid of Grand Theft Auto 6
• 1:28:50 - Xbox Steam integration
• 1:57:03 - Housekeeping
• 1:57:44 - Story Time With Jordan

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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 gaming in the living room has hit its stride.

For our roundtable, we debate if playing Death Stranding 1 is necessary before diving into the sequel and question whether Xbox’s acquisition of Activision was worth it. With hot takes, nostalgia, and industry insights, this episode is packed with gaming goodness you won’t want to miss!

Hosts:

• Keith Mitchell
• Scott Adams
• Kevin Kelly

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Games we played / stuff we watched
20:43 - Mechabreak demo impressions
29:26 - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake revealed
36:48 - Thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds so far
44:29 - Xbox handheld is a thing again
54:40 - Chrono Trigger 30th anniversary
01:01:00 - PC gaming in the living room hits prime time
01:06:42 - Roundtable discussions
01:07:16 - Do you need to play Death Stranding 1 before 2
01:11:54 - Xbox purchasing Activision pointless
01:16:38 - Outro

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