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’ll be diving into that hot debate. But that’s not all—Sony is reportedly making waves with plans to acquire a powerhouse in the gaming, anime, and manga industries: Kadokawa Corporation. It’s a move that’s caught everyone’s attention, including ours, and we’re ready to break it all down.

So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and enjoy Episode 171 of the Spectator Mode Podcast! Let’s get started.

Hosts:

• Keith Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor on BlueSky)
• Karl Smart (@TheMasething on BlueSky)
• Jordan Andow (@Wheelieaverage on BlueSky)
• Scott Adams (@Sithscott on BlueSky)

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Intro
• 01:03 - What we’re currently playing or watching this week
• 21:46 - Sony looking to purchase Kadokawa Corporation
• 38:30 - The Game Awards nominees are live - Where’s your issue?
• 1:26:15 - Outro

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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 reveal of a new Virtua Fighter in development, to the announcement of Nintendo Music, there's plenty to discuss. The team also tackles the recent sale of indie gaming label Private Division to an undisclosed buyer, shares impressions from the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta, and speculates on the backward compatibility of the Nintendo Switch 2 and the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro.
#monsterhunterwilds #playstation5pro #videogames #gaming #nintendoswitch
#xbox #playstation

Join us as we dive headfirst into another round of gaming chaos!


00:00 - Intro
00:00 - What we’re currently playing or watching this week
32:40 - Valve has officially released its game recorder for Steam
38:40 - What we thought about the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta
50:00 - Sega has confirmed it is working on a new Virtua Fighter game
52:00 - Nintendo Music thoughts
58:38 - Indie Label Private Division has been sold… but to who?
1:23:08 - Nintendo Switch 2 backwards compatible
1:20:56 - PS5 Pro and gaming controllers
1:40:51 - Wrap-up & Outro

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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 Cronos: The New Dawn, and the reveal of the Alien: Isolation’s follow-up to keep things positive. Of course, we have to bring the chaos and we also discuss the downfall of Twitter / X and seeing more people (including our very own Keith) making the trek to Bluesky, how much time consoles have left in the spotlight, and the always interesting physical vs digital conversation.

Of course, this isn't without our special brand of chaos and humor, so grab a set. And while this is an adult show, we have removed the curses, so everyone can listen to the show, wherever you want.

#spiderman2 #bluesky #analogue3d #cronosthenewdawn

Hosts:

Keith Mitchell
Scott Adams
Karl “Mase” Smart
Sean Garner


Topics:

00:00 - Intro
02:08 - Games we’ve played / shows we’ve watched
30:02 The Twitter/X exodus to BlueSky: What does it mean, why did we do it, AI image scraping, and other things?
42:00 - We’re finally getting a sequel to Alien: Isolation:
49:09 - Spider-Man 2 heads to PC and what that means
57:35 - Team Bloober’s Cronos: The New Dawn looks interesting
1:02:14 - What’s going on with the Steam Deck 2? - What do you want to see with the eventual release?
1:05:23 - Analogue announces the Analogue 3D, a modernized N64
1:19:09 - How much time do you think consoles have left
1:35:53 - Physical vs digital: a silly and long-winded rant session
1:50:31 - Outro

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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 a good year in gaming and having a good year for gamers. Karl is back from PAX AUS 2024 and he gives us the rundown, as well as his meet-up with Square Enix's Yoshi-P. We aren't done being serious as we point at the countless GOTY shows and ask why expansions aren't included in the fun. That and more on this episode!

This is a mature podcast and we do use adult language... we curse a bit, but that's it.

So, pull up your chair, get some popcorn, and enjoy the blend of chaos and fu that only we can bring to you.

Hosts:

Keith Mitchell (@shadowhaxor)
Scott Adams (@sithscott)
Karl Smart (@themasething)

Timestamps:

• 00: 00 - Intro
• 00:31 - Games/shows we’ve played or watched recently
• 20:36 - No, we are not having a good gaming year
• 36:11 - Karl’s PAX Aus 2024 adventure
• 1:04:01 - Karl speaks with Naoki Yoshida (Yoshi-P)
• 1:14:19 - Should expansions be considered for GOTY awards
• 1:31:27 - Windows updates adding co-pilot frustrates us
• 1:34:55 - Please stop spreading these terrible PC gaming stigmas
• 1:40:24 - Watching and listening to toxic content creators is bad for you
• 1:46:31 - Outro

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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 preorders, Transformers One being an amazing movie, remasters getting out of hand, and much more.

So, pull up your chair, get some popcorn, and enjoy the blend of chaos and fu that only we can bring to you.

Hosts:

Keith Mitchell (@shadowhaxor)
Scott Adams (@sithscott)
Karl Smart (@themasething)

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro x
01:09 - Games We've played / Shows we've watched
22:14 - Ironmouse Breaks Kai Cenat Twitch Record (over 314,000 to date)
26:51 - PlayStation 5 Pro Messy PS Direct storefront
39:55 - Annapurna Interactive Crazy Shutdown
46:26 - Recent industry layoffs
52:55 - Uploading game playthrough to validate a review
1:05:37 - Transformers One was better than it’s given credit for
1:16:20 - TGS Dynasty Warriors Origins Gameplay
1:27: 35 - Just how packed is October in terms of gaming
1:35:13 - Remasters are getting out of hand
1:46:05 - Outro

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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 Ragnarok PC being reviewed bombed, Concord's cost to develop, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Nintendo suing Palworld, the ever-growing Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero roster and more.

Hosts:
Keith Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor)
Scott Adams (@Sithscott)
Jordan Andow (@Wheelie_average)


Topics:

00:00 - Intro
00:48 - What we’ve played this past week
13:46 - Keith is jealous of everyone who had a chance to play Dragon Age The Veilguard
16:50 - Greg Miller might be coming to the Darkside
18:41 - God of War Ragnarok PC being reviewed bombed
29:23 - PlayStation 30th anniversary - I want all those toys
35:05 - Concord Development
46:04 - Square Enix PowerPoint
54:03 - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii announced
57:57 Nintendo suing Palworld
1:06:38 - Digital foundry PS5 Pro video
1:14:50 - Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero Roster reveal
1:24:53 - Will the new Kingdom Hearts signify the end of the original game
1:35:04 - What have you watched lately
1:43:49 - Outro

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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 lighting was a bit low and we were forced to move due to some overzealous enforcer at the event.

**Big thanks to Justin Woodward for taking time out to talk with us**

Welcome back to The Spectator Mode Podcast, and our buddy Karl is back from being taken apart. Join Keith, Scott, and Karl, as we discuss The Outerhaven's recent trip to PAX West 2024 and what some of our top games were. Then we discuss the announcement of the PlayStation 5 Pro, its pricing, especially for those in Australia, and what it means for the eventual next-generation PlayStation 6/PS6.

Timestamps:

00:00
00:05 - Welcome
00:43 - Where has Karl been
04:48 - Our PAX West 2024 experience
19:41 - Top 3 games of PAX West 2024
30:27 - The PS5 Pro has been revealed and everything else that goes with that
1:05:21 - Outro