Spectator Mode Gaming Podcast

Catch up with The Outerhaven team as they talk about news, reviews, and open table discussions regarding the video game and geek culture industry. Check out more great content at www.theouterhaven.net. Contact us at Specmode@theouterhaven.net

Spectator Mode Gaming Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 227 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Spectator Mode Gaming Podcast, a leisure show with 227 episodes published.

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  Episode #231

  Ep. 231 - EA’s New Owners and Netflix’s Ridiculous GTA 6 Stunt

  Aug 7, 20261h 7m

  Send us Fan Mail EA has officially changed hands , with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund taking control of one of gaming’s biggest publishers. We dig into what that could mean for EA, while also trying to understand Netflix’s bizarre six-hour GTA VI trailer exclusivity stunt. We also talk Marvel Tōkon hype, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, new Fire Emblem, Warrior Cats, and why people seriously need to stop calling Beast of Reincarnation a Soulslike. That and more on this episode of Spectator Mode Podcast ! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro and games we've played 10:49 - Let's talk about how good Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is 16:18 - Netflix’s Brief GTA 6 trailer exclusive nonsense 21:01 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day reactions 32:39 - Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave Direct reap 43:51 - Warrior Cats JRPG reveal 46:36 - Why Every Action Game isn’t a Soulslike 54:26 - Electronic Arts is owned by the Saudis and how bad this deal is 1:01:25 - Podcast wrap-up and PAX West plans 1:06:16 - Closing remarks and outro Thanks for listening, and please, if you enjoy the show, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Music. Spotify – spoti.fi/2HsmTZ8 Apple Music – https://apple.co/43Bz67A YouTube – Youtube.com/theouterhaven Amazon Music – https://amzn.to/3FE4bPM #xbox #playstation #nintendo #electronicarts #soulslike #grandtheftauto6 #GTA6 Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast , as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

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  Episode #230

  Ep. 230 – Marvel Tōkon Impressions, Xbox and PlayStation Go Down

  Aug 5, 20261h 13m

  Send us Fan Mail On Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 230, we share our Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta impressions and discuss the recent Xbox and PlayStation outages. We also cover Double Fine’s layoffs, the return of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers , and EA’s latest controversy. Timestamps: 0:00 – Into 1:08 – Games played discussion 15:54 – Xbox Double Fine layoffs 27:04 – Marvel Tokon: Fight Souls Open Beta impressions 46:04 – EA layoffs and executive bonuses 56:57 – PlayStation and Xbox service outages 1:05:31 – Hardware shortages and GPU prices 1:12:20 – Closing comments & outro Thanks for listening, and please, if you enjoy the show, leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Music. Spotify – spoti.fi/2HsmTZ8 Apple Music – https://apple.co/43Bz67A YouTube – Youtube.com/theouterhaven Amazon Music – https://amzn.to/3FE4bPM And if you have questions for us or want us to discuss a topic, let us know by contacting us at tips@theouterhaven.net. Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast , as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

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  Episode #228

  Ep. 228 - Echoes of Aincrad, Lenovo Legion C700 & Digital Ownership

  Jul 15, 20261h 6m

  Send us Fan Mail On Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 228, we discuss why Echoes of Aincrad has become such a polarizing game and whether the criticism surrounding it is justified. We also examine Lenovo’s rumored C700 cloud gaming handheld and question whether dedicated cloud-streaming devices still have a place in the market. Topics discussed include: 00:00 - Podcast intro and welcome 00:45 - Recent games played roundtable 15:13 - Brief Ghost in the Shell (2026) chat 18:35 - Echoes of Aincrad is a mixed bag discussion 35:07 - Lenovo enters the cloud gaming with the Legion C700 48:24 - Digital ownership and access debate 1:05:26 - Final recommendations and sign-off As more players build entirely digital libraries, the question of ownership becomes increasingly important. What happens to our games when storefronts, publishers, or online services disappear? #SpectatorModePodcast #EchoesOfAincrad #LenovoC700 #DigitalOwnership #videogames #gameshow Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast , as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

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  Episode #225

  Ep. 225: PlayStation Ending Physical Games? What Gamers Need to Know | Spectator Mode Podcast

  Jul 2, 202640 min

  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-its-physical-game-discs-are-dead-by-2028/ Timestamps [00:00:00] Opening banter and introductions [00:01:07] PlayStation announcement overview [00:03:07] Scott opposes digital-only move [00:17:25] Keith's PC gamer perspective [00:23:18] Retail, ownership, and preservation worries [00:31:53] Broader consequences and final takes [00:38:12] Closing plugs and outro #playstation #playstation6 #gaming #gamingpodcast Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast , as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

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  Episode #233

  Ep. 223 - What the heck is Xbox Doing By Raising Prices Again

  Jun 26, 202618 min

  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://discord.gg/c7FPrj3MGj Follow us on Social Media BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/theouterhaven.net Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theouterhaven Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theouterhavenproductions/ ==Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to never miss a video!== https://www.youtube.com/theouterhaven?sub_confirmation=1 Want to send us something to review or preview? The Outerhaven 12 Glenrock Drive Claymont, DE 19703 Support the show You can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast , as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

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