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

Podcasting since 2019 • 230 episodes

Spectator Mode Gaming Podcast

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Ep. 234 - XBOX Restructures Again, IGN Takes Another Hit, We Don’t Trust Bungie Yet

On Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 234, we tackle another round of XBOX restructuring and layoffs, including the changes affecting studios such as Turn 10, Obsidian, Rare, and Halo. We also d...

September 24, 2026 • 1:12:44

Ep. 233 - PAX West 2026 Was a Mixed Bag, Gundam Rogue Orbit is Great

We’re back after a two-week hiatus, and after tackling PAX West 2026, we have plenty to discuss on Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 233.This week, we break down why PAX West 2026 was a disappointment from a media and convention standpoint...

September 13, 2026 • Episode 233 • 1:30:49

Ep 232 - Twitch’s AI Opt-Out Dilemma & The End of 2XKO

On Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 232, we’re talking about Twitch’s new AI training opt-out dilemma, what it means for creators, and why the whole situation has us asking questions. We also get into the end of

August 23, 2026 • Episode 232 • 1:07:10

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

EA has officially changed hands, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund taking control of one of gaming’s biggest publishers. We di...

August 07, 2026 • Episode 231 • 1:07:00

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

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 Do...

August 05, 2026 • Episode 230 • 1:12:53

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