Ep. 208 - CES 2026 Impressions | Highguard Hype | Gaming & Media Layoffs

About this episode

The crew discusses their recent gaming experiences, shares impressions from CES 2026, and addresses industry 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, including the tech, gaming hardware, and trends that caught his attention on the show floor. From there, the discussion turns to Highguard and whether anyone is truly hyped for it, followed by a serious conversation about the latest wave of gaming industry and games...

Topics covered

• CES 2026
• Highguard
• gaming industry layoffs
• gaming hardware
• tech trends

Keywords

• gaming
• media
• event coverage

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Highguard

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