Spectator Mode Podcast

About Spectator Mode 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

Publisher

Spectator Mode Podcast

Category

leisure · leisure · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Feb 2019

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

232 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Ep. 235 – Is GTA 6 Already GOTY? Broken Games & PlayStation 5 Emulation

   Send us Fan Mail On Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 235, we dive into several discussions around how games are released, bought, and preserved. We talk about why some genuinely good games still launch in rough states, the risks surrounding PlayStation emulation and jailbreaking, and whether Steam should finally add a “Buy Now” button. We also share our thoughts on Dynasty Warriors 3 and Star Wars: Galactic Racer , explain why Ace Combat 8 continues to impress us, and discuss this year’s Game of th...

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

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

   Send us Fan Mail 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 discuss the latest IGN layoffs, what they say about the current state of gaming media, and why seeing longtime personalities shown the door hits differently. Then we turn our attention to Bungie, its promises to rebuild Destiny, the future of Marathon, and why we're not ready to celebrate u...

3. 

   13 Sept 2026

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

   Send us Fan Mail 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was a disappointment from a media and convention standpoint, including empty show floors, missing hardware vendors, outdated demos, limited media access, and a growing tabletop presence that continues to push video games further into the background. Thankfully, the games delivered. We share our hand...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

3.3 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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