
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
Episodes
198 episodes
Ep. 197 - EVO 2025 Highlights, Dynasty Warriors 25th Anniversary & NSFW Games
This week on the Spectator Mode Podcast, we start with what we’ve been playing and watching lately, then celebrate the Dynasty Warriors 25th anniversary and its lasting impact on the hack-and-slash genre. We also dive into Itch.io’s de...
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Episode 197
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2:03:11

Ep. 196 – Itch.io Purges NSFW Games, Sony Sues Tencent, and the Industry Fallout
In Episode 196 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew returns to break down another wild week in gaming. We kick things off with what we've been playing and wa...
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Episode 196
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1:28:41

Ep. 195 – Windows 10 Support Ends for FFXIV, NSFW Games Face Pressure
We're back with another episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, where the crew dives into the latest games we've been playing, the shows we've been watching, and a few ho...
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Episode 195
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1:06:58

Ep. 194 - From Superman to Scams, and the State of Multiplayer in 2025
Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast, your go-to show for real talk on gaming, geek culture, and everything in between. In episode 194, the crew talks about the ...
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Episode 194
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1:42:21

EP. 193 - Mindseye is a failure and does the FGC Need a Saviour
Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast, your go-to show for real talk on gaming, geek culture, and everything in between. In Episode 193, the crew dives deep into a chaotic mix of news, hot takes, and frustration.Here are our topics for...
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Episode 193
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1:34:41

EP. 192: Xbox has a meltdown & the Stop Killing Games movement
In Episode 192 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew dives into a mix of gaming chatter, tech talk, and a dash of nostalgia. We kick things off with what we’ve been playing and watching lately before moving into a bizarre discussion on puttin...
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Episode 192
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1:16:54

EP. 191: ROG Xbox Handheld Price Talk, AMD & Xbox PR Hype and Our Beginnings
On Episode 191 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew returns to talk about the rumored pricing of the Asus ROG Xbox handhelds, the newly announced AMD and Xbox partnership (and why we think it's more PR than progress), and whether a game’s pr...
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Episode 191
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1:31:02

EP. 190: SGF 2025, Fighting Games, and Steam Next Fest Highlights
We’re back! In this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, we dive into our hands-on time at
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Ep. 189: Summer Game Fest 2025 & Witcher 4 Tech Breakdown
Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 189 is finally here — yeah, we know it's a little late. Between our trip to Summer Game Fest 2025 and things got a bit chaotic. But we're back with a stacked episode!This week, we dive into our predictions ...
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Ep. 188 - Stellar Blade PSN Woes | Nintendo EULA Nonsense | Gamers vs Expensive Games Again
Ready for some spicy gaming talk? Well, that's what we have in this latest episode, as the crew discusses the frustration about the PC version of Stellar Blade and PSN woes, again. We can't forget Nintendo's recent change to its EULA and what t...
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Episode 188
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Ep. 187: PS5 Price Hike Drama, Stellar Blade Hits PC, PAX East 2025 Recap
In Episode 187 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, we dive into this week’s biggest stories in gaming! We talk about the shocking return of Giant Bomb, clear up the Steam hack rumors, and break down EA's controversial return-to-office p...
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Episode 187
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1:37:56

Ep. 186: Are $80 Games the New Norm? | GTA VI Delayed | Gaming Journalism Shakeup
Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 186 is here! This week, we break down some of the biggest topics shaking up the gaming world:– The rising cost of games: Is $80 the new norm?– GTA VI delayed to 2026 — should we be surprised?– Elden Ring N...
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Episode 186
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1:28:43

Ep. 185: Capcom’s Back, Forza’s on PS5, and Sony Wants More Money
In the latest episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew kicked things off by discussing the games they’ve been playing and the shows they’ve been watching. The cre...
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Episode 185
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1:15:19

Ep. 184 - Tariffs Affecting Gaming, Switch 2 Drama, Tron is Back and All New Venom is Terrible
On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 184, the crew kicks things off by diving into the games they’ve been playing and the shows and movies they've been watching. One of the...
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Episode 184
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1:37:09

Ep. 183 - Our thoughts and impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct
Welcome to a very impromptu episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast. To be honest, we totally didn't expect us all to be available to watch the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, let alone have so many options about it, but nonetheless, here we are. And, ...
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Episode 183
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Ep. 182 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and the Return of Game Informer
On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 182, we dive into the latest gaming buzz, starting with our excitement about heading back to Summer Game Fest before diving into the big news—Game Informer is back! Dotemu and Tri...
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Episode 182
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2:02:26

Ep. 181 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 & Xbox Handheld Resurfaces
On Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 181, we dive into the latest gaming buzz, starting with our impressions of the Mechabreak demo and what it brings to the mech genre. We...
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Episode 181
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1:17:47

Ep. 180 - Let's Talk About That Fatal Fury: City of The Wolves Demo
The Outerhaven's resident fighting game enthusiasts, Getselious and Kevin Kelly, dive into the recent Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves demo in this special episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast. They break down their impressions, discuss what sto...
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Episode 180
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1:12:02

Ep. 179 - Impressions and Controversy
Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast! In episode 179, we dive into the games we’ve been playing and the hottest topics in gaming. We discuss the PS5 Pro’s lukewarm reception, Elden Ring: Nightreign impressions, and Magic: The Gathering’s Fina...
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Episode 179
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1:29:22

Ep. 178 - How the PlayStation Network Outage Affects PC Gamers
On this much shorter than normal episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, Keith takes a moment to reflect on the recent PlayStation Network outage that lasted 24 hours and how it not only affected PlayStation owners but also PC gamers, than...
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Ep. 176 - PC Games PSN Requirements Slashed, and the Future of Xbox
On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 176, the crew talks about the recent PSN PC game requirements being changed, what happened to Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PC port, Forza Horizon 5 heading to PS5, and what the means for the future of Xbox, and will t...
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Episode 176
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1:26:00

Ep. 175 - Exclusive Hands-On with Assassin's Creed Shadows
In this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, Scott and Andrew dive into their hands-on experience with Ubisoft's highly anticipated Assassin's Creed Shadows. Courtesy of Ubisoft, the duo spent four thrilling hours exploring ...
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Episode 175
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56:28

Ep. 174 - We Went to CES 2025 and Were Blown Away
Hosts:Keith Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor on BlueSky)Baron Jones (@Baronj67 on BlueSky)...
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1:45:03

Ep.173 - Ending the Year on a High Note
The Outerhaven has wrapped up its final podcast of 2024! In this episode, we discussed what Santa Claus brought us for Christmas 2024, the games we enjoyed in 2024, and what we're looking forward to in 2025. The team also reflected on promises ...
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Episode 173
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