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Ep. 225: PlayStation Ending Physical Games? What Gamers Need to Know | Spectator Mode Podcast
Jul 2, 2026
39m 50s
Ep. 223 - What the heck is Xbox Doing By Raising Prices Again
Jun 27, 2026
17m 44s
Ep. 222: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Steam Machine Talk
Jun 24, 2026
1h 54m 53s
Ep. 221 - Our Summer Game Fest 2026 Recap Was Worth The Wait
Jun 18, 2026
1h 58m 01s
EP. 220 - Unreal Engine 6 Revealed, But Can It Fix UE5’s Biggest Problem?
Jun 18, 2026
1h 41m 05s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 7/2/26 | Ep. 225: PlayStation Ending Physical Games? What Gamers Need to Know | Spectator Mode Podcast | Send us Fan Mail PlayStation’s future will not include physical games, with Sony reportedly ending physical game production in 2028. But what does that mean for gamers, collectors, consumers, and the industry? Will games become more expensive? Will the second-hand market disappear? Are players losing more control over the games they buy? We discuss all of that and more in this episode of Spectator Mode Podcast. Read the article: https://www.theouterhaven.net/playstation-just-confirmed-that-it... | 39m 50s | ||||||
| 6/27/26 | Ep. 223 - What the heck is Xbox Doing By Raising Prices Again | Send us Fan Mail Nine months after Xbox raised the prices on its Xbox Series X|S consoles, the console maker has revealed that prices are going up again. As of August 1, 2026, all Xbox consoles will see a massive price hike, to where it's going to be harder to justify purchasing an Xbox, while frustrating its fans. What is going on? #xbox #gaming Check out our website for more great content - https://www.theouterhaven.net Stop by our Discord channel and say hello - https://disco... | 17m 44s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | Ep. 222: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Steam Machine Talk | Send us Fan Mail This week on The Spectator Mode Podcast, we kick things off with what we’ve been playing before diving back into the rest of our Summer Game Fest 2026 coverage. That includes the stuff we couldn’t talk about last time, such as Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and more. We also discuss Sega’s recent financials, Bungie revealing Marathon’s new Vault Breaker PvE mode, and why the upcoming Steam Machine has us feeling more than a little frustrated. Give the epi... | 1h 54m 53s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | Ep. 221 - Our Summer Game Fest 2026 Recap Was Worth The Wait | Send us Fan Mail Keith and Scott attended Summer Game Fest 2026, and got to check out some of amazing upcoming titles, and play a number of them. However, due to embargos we had to delay this episode of the show until we could talk about certain things. This one is a bit late due being in LA and some of the stuff we discussed was still under NDA/embargo at the time. So, enjoy our Summer Game Fest 2026 recap. Timestamps coming soon! Head over to our website to check out our Summer Game Fest ... | 1h 58m 01s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | EP. 220 - Unreal Engine 6 Revealed, But Can It Fix UE5’s Biggest Problem? | Send us Fan Mail Spectator Mode Podcast returns with a packed episode as we talk about the games we’ve been playing, Epic Games revealing Unreal Engine 6, Bungie adding PvE modes for Marathon, our impressions of Forza Horizon 6, and why PlayStation’s PC strategy continues to frustrate players. We also get into why exclusives still matter in today’s gaming landscape and break down the latest Echoes of Aincrad system trailer. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - Games we’ve played 12:13 -... | 1h 41m 05s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Ep. 218 - Xbox Game Pass Changes, Steam Controller News, Legion Go 2 Sticker Shock | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Spectator Mode, we discuss a packed week of gaming and tech news, including Valve finally giving the new Steam Controller a release date, while still leaving everyone wondering what is going on with the long-rumored Steam Machine. We also talk about Xbox Game Pass changes, Xbox reportedly looking at adjustments to its exclusivity deals, recent PlayStation DRM concerns, and the price hikes surrounding the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and Legion Go S. Plus, The Outerh... | 1h 29m 11s | ||||||
| 5/24/26 | Ep. 216 - PlayStation Price Hike, Marathon Backlash, Mario Galaxy Movie Impressions | Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Spectator Mode Podcast. In this episode, we get into the buzz around the amazing Super Mario Galaxy movie, the growing frustration surrounding Marathon, and why gaming is starting to feel more expensive than ever as Nintendo and PlayStation raise prices. There’s a lot to unpack here, and honestly, it feels like the conversation around gaming is shifting in a big way. #GamingPodcast #marathongame #mariobrosmovie #theouterhaven #playstation Tim... | 1h 07m 54s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Ep. 215 - Epic Games Drama, PS5 Price Problems & Xbox Shifts Strategy✨ | Epic GamesPS5+3 | — | PS5Xbox+3 | — | gaming newsindustry trends+1 | — | 1h 23m 29s | |
| 3/23/26 | Ep. 214 - Jeff Kaplan Talks Blizzard, PC Gaming Woes & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hype✨ | BlizzardPC gaming+3 | Jeff Kaplan | Crimson DesertSpider-Man: Brand New Day+1 | — | Crimson Desertgaming industry+1 | — | 1h 16m 09s | |
| 3/14/26 | Ep.213 - Mega Man Recast, Nagoshi Studio in Trouble, Project Helix Details✨ | Mega ManProject Helix+2 | — | Project HelixMega Man: Override+5 | — | gaming newsCapcom+2 | — | 42m 23s | |
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| 3/7/26 | Ep. 212 - Nintendo Sues US Govt | Project Helix | PlayStation Exits PC Gaming✨ | Nintendo lawsuitProject Helix+3 | Jeff Young | Project Helixthe Steam Machine+9 | US | gaming newsValve+3 | — | 1h 50m 43s | |
| 2/24/26 | EP. 211 - Xbox Leadership Shakeup, EVO Controversy, Bluepoint Games Closed✨ | Xbox leadership shakeupEVO controversy+7 | — | .hackBungie+5 | North America’s | — | — | 1h 16m 56s | |
| 2/11/26 | Ep. 210 – Discord Goes Big Brother, Riot’s 2XKO Layoffs, Nioh 3 Isn’t Elden Ring✨ | MicrosoftPC Game Pass+8 | — | 2XKONioh 3+7 | — | gaming newsprivacy concerns+1 | — | 1h 15m 51s | |
| 2/4/26 | Ep. 209 - Xbox Developer Direct | New Dragon Ball Game | GDC 2026 Concerns✨ | Xbox Developer DirectDragon Ball Game+2 | — | Xbox Developer DirectDragon Ball Game+4 | — | gaming industryinternational attendance+1 | — | 57m 15s | |
| 1/24/26 | Ep. 208 - CES 2026 Impressions | Highguard Hype | Gaming & Media Layoffs✨ | CES 2026Highguard+3 | — | HighguardSpectator Mode Podcast | — | gamingmedia+1 | — | 1h 17m 20s | |
| 1/13/26 | Ep. 207: GameStop Closes Stores | PC Gaming Just Got Super Expensive✨ | GameStop store closuresPC gaming+3 | — | PC RAMGPUs+1 | — | gaming news2025 recap+1 | — | 1h 38m 28s | |
| 11/25/25 | Ep. 206: Valve’s Steam Machine, SteamOS, and PC Gaming✨ | Steam MachineSteamOS+3 | — | Steam MachineSteamOS+3 | — | gaminghardware expectations+1 | — | 33m 08s | |
| 11/19/25 | 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 wave of comparisons to the Steam Deck. We also dive into the return of Valve's Steam Machine and what this could mean for the future of PC gaming in the living room. On a more serious note, we talk about another round of layoffs at Crystal Dynamics and how ... | 1h 31m 35s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | 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 demos from Steam Next Fest October 2025, and celebrate our appearance in Absolum’s accolades trailer, which is pretty damned cool for us, as well as upcoming updates for the fantastic game. #videogames #twitchcon #absolum #theouterhaven #spectatormodepodcast... | 1h 07m 44s | ||||||
| 10/18/25 | 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 for modern platforms. This new version blends anime-inspired visuals, unique mechanics borrowed from fighting games, and an innovative dual-stick control system that lets you drift through corners with precision. In this episode, we discuss why Milestone chose t... | 22m 57s | ||||||
| 10/5/25 | 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. #xboxgamepass #videogames #gamingpodcast #rogxboxally Check out some of our video game reviews Disgaea 7 Complete Review (Nintendo Switch 2)Digimon Story: Time Stranger Review (PS5)Hell is Us Review (PS5Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles Rev... | 52m 20s | ||||||
| 10/1/25 | 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 Remastered reveal during Sony’s State of Play. Xbox finally confirms the long-rumored ROG Ally prices, Code Vein 2 raises release date concerns, and Nintendo of America sees a major leadership change as its president retires. We also tackle the buzz around Ananta b... | 1h 13m 49s | ||||||
| 9/19/25 | 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. The team debates whether Cronos: The New Dawn has what it takes to succeed, why handheld PCs still weigh more than the Switch 2, and if PC gaming should adopt baseline hardware requirements instead of the usual minimum/recommended spec lists. The conversation ... | 1h 42m 38s | ||||||
| 9/3/25 | 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 topped Xbox. Plus, full impressions from PAX West 2025, including the best games, highlights, and surprises from the show. #ninjagaiden4 #rogxboxally #paxwest2025 #silksong #gamingpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Games Played & Stuff Watched 21... | 1h 40m 53s | ||||||
| 8/22/25 | 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-ending Silksong hype, and discuss whether it’s actually worth it. Keith shares his hands-on impressions of Pragmata, Resident Evil Requiem, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. We also break down Sony raising the price of the PlayStation 5 in the U.S., why tariffs ... | 1h 05m 41s | ||||||
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