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
222 episodes
Ep. 223 - What the heck is Xbox Doing By Raising Prices Again
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 ...
Ep. 222: Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and Steam Machine Talk
This week on The Spectator Mode Podcast, we kick things off with what we’ve been playing before diving back into the rest of our Summer Game Fest 2026 coverage. That includes the stuff we couldn’t talk about last time, such as Dragon Ball Xenov...
Ep. 221 - Our Summer Game Fest 2026 Recap Was Worth The Wait
Keith and Scott attended Summer Game Fest 2026, and got to check out some of amazing upcoming titles, and play a number of them. However, due to embargos we had to delay this episode of the show until we could talk about certain things. This on...
EP. 220 - Unreal Engine 6 Revealed, But Can It Fix UE5’s Biggest Problem?
Spectator Mode Podcast returns with a packed episode as we talk about the games we’ve been playing, Epic Games revealing Unreal Engine 6, Bungie adding PvE modes for Marathon, our impressions of Forza Horizon 6, and why PlayStation’s PC strateg...
Ep. 218 - Xbox Game Pass Changes, Steam Controller News, Legion Go 2 Sticker Shock
In this episode of Spectator Mode, we discuss a packed week of gaming and tech news, including Valve finally giving the new Steam Controller a release date, while still leaving everyone wondering what is going on with the long-rumored Steam Mac...
Ep. 216 - PlayStation Price Hike, Marathon Backlash, Mario Galaxy Movie Impressions
Welcome back to the Spectator Mode Podcast. In this episode, we get into the buzz around the amazing Super Mario Galaxy movie, the growing frustration surrounding Marathon, and why gaming is starting to feel more expensive than ever as Nintendo...
Ep. 215 - Epic Games Drama, PS5 Price Problems & Xbox Shifts Strategy
In Episode 215 of Spectator Mode Podcast, we get into a rough week for the gaming industry, starting with Epic Games and how former employees were handled, and why that situation doesn’t sit right. We also break down the recent PS5 price change...
Ep. 214 - Jeff Kaplan Talks Blizzard, PC Gaming Woes & Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hype
In Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 214, we talk about what we’ve been playing, break down Crimson Desert and its approach to diversity, and discuss the current state of the PC gaming market. We also dive into Jeff Kaplan’s comments about Blizzar...
Ep.213 - Mega Man Recast, Nagoshi Studio in Trouble, Project Helix Details
Spectator Mode Episode 213 is here! After talking about what we've been playing, we dive into new details on Microsoft's Project Helix, Ben Diskin's decision to walk away from Mega Man: Override over Capcom's refusal to offer a union contract, ...
Ep. 212 - Nintendo Sues US Govt | Project Helix | PlayStation Exits PC Gaming
This week on Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 212, we’re joined by Jeff Young from Analog Stick Gaming to discuss some of the biggest topics in gaming right now.We talk about Valve’s latest update on the Steam Machine, Xbox’s newly reveal...
EP. 211 - Xbox Leadership Shakeup, EVO Controversy, Bluepoint Games Closed
On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 211, we discuss major Xbox shakeup as Phil Spencer retires, Sarah Bond exits, and Microsoft appoints a former AI executive to lead the brand.We also dive into t...
Ep. 210 – Discord Goes Big Brother, Riot’s 2XKO Layoffs, Nioh 3 Isn’t Elden Ring
In this episode of Spectator Mode 210, we break down Microsoft’s reported plans to merge PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass as part of its 2026 strategy, and what that could mean for players. We also dive into Discord’s global age-verification rol...
Ep. 209 - Xbox Developer Direct | New Dragon Ball Game | GDC 2026 Concerns
Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast! In episode 209 we dig into big shifts across the gaming industry, including reports that the Game Developers Conference may be seeing a drop in international attendance and what that means for developers ...
Ep. 208 - CES 2026 Impressions | Highguard Hype | Gaming & Media Layoffs
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, gami...
Ep. 207: GameStop Closes Stores | PC Gaming Just Got Super Expensive
We’re back! After taking a month-long break to recharge and deal with the holidays, the crew returns to break down a few topics that matter in the gaming world.In Episode 207, we recap 2025, talk about what we’re looking forward to in 2...
Ep. 206: Valve’s Steam Machine, SteamOS, and PC Gaming
Valve has officially revealed the new Steam Machine, and The Outerhaven breaks down everything you need to know in this bite-sized holiday episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast.Is it a PC? Is it a console? We dig into why the community ...
Ep. 205: Arknights Endfield Beta II Hands-On, PS Portal Updates & Steam Machine Take Two
On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 205 we discuss about Activision stumbling with Call of Duty :Black Ops 7 and not letting players pause the single player campaign. We l...
Ep. 204: TwitchCon Security concerns, Xbox Ally Handheld Fumbles, Steam Next Fest
In this week’s Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew takes on the Xbox Ally handheld controversy and TwitchCon’s ongoing security problems. We also d...
Special - We Talk with Milestone About Reviving Arcade Racing in Screamer (2026)
Recently, we had the opportunity to speak with Milestone, the studio behind several acclaimed racing titles, about its upcoming game Screamer. Originally a PC-only arcade racer, Screamer is being completely reimagined for...
EP. 203: Is Xbox Game Pass Still the Best Deal in Gaming
With the announcement that Xbox is changing up Xbox Game Pass and raising prices, Keith, Jordan, Karl, and Scott discuss whether Xbox Game Pass is still the best deal in gaming or if perhaps it's time to move on from it. #xboxgamepass #videogam...
Ep. 202: Wolverine, ROG Ally, Code Vein 2, Nintendo Shake-Up, and TGS 2025
In this episode, the crew dives into a packed week of gaming news and industry shake-ups. We kick things off with our current playthroughs before jumping into the exciting Wolverine gameplay and Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered reveal during Sony’...
Ep. 201: Marvel Fighting Souls Impressions, and Nintendo Direct Reactions
In Episode 201 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew dives into another packed week of gaming talk. Things kick off with a discussion about what everyone’s been playing and watching before shifting into deeper topics. The team debates whether...
Ep. 200: PAX West 2025, Ninja Gaiden 4 and the ROG Xbox Ally X Hands-on
Episode 200 is here! We talk about the games we’ve been playing, Keith’s Rant Corner, and our big news—we’re now on Metacritic! We also cover the strange August 28th moment when Gears hit #1 on PlayStation and Helldivers 2 topped Xbox. Plus, fu...
Episode 199 – Silksong Hype, PS5 Price Hike, & Xbox Ally Release Date
Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast! In episode 199, we cover the latest in gaming and give you our unfiltered thoughts. We discuss the games we’ve been playing and the shows we’ve been watching, dive into the never-ending Silksong hype, and...
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...