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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, which has the team buzzing with mixed excitement and frustration about Disney's latest sci-fi venture. From there, the conversation shifts gears to more serious territory, touching on the impact of tariffs and how they've trickled down into consumer tech and gaming—sometimes in unexpected ways. The team also discusses how Switch 2 pre-orders are being delayed in Canada, sparking a broader debate on hardware availability and Nintendo’s next-gen rollout strategy.

The Nintendo talk doesn’t stop there as the hosts weigh in on the company’s decision to introduce variable game pricing for the Switch 2, and Nintendo's defense of that choice. They also question why Nintendo Tour isn’t offered as a freebie or bundled in, especially as competition in mobile and handheld gaming heats up. There’s also a good laugh (and a little heat) over people defending the Steam Deck over the upcoming Switch 2. For those feeling priced out of the new console, Nintendo’s not-so-subtle answer is: just buy a Switch 1! The episode wraps by explaining Nintendo’s game key cards and a surprising twist in comic book news—the All-New Venom host has been revealed, and it’s none other than Mary Jane.

Hosts:

• Keith Mitchell
• Scott Adams
• Karl Smart

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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!

#thefirstberserkerkhazan #marvelcosmicinvasion #trailsbeyondthehorizon #assassinscreedshadows #xbox #steam #gamingpodcast #gameinformer

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
• 1:59:43 - Outro

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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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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. #fatalfurycityofthewolves #SNK #fightinggames

Hosts:

Getselious
Kevin Kelly

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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 - Outro

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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)

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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.

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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 - Outro

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