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On this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew is asked if and why they drop their backlog for new games because we all do it. Moving on, we're excited about the Asus ROG Ally and talk about why, review bombing Chained Echo on Metacritic, why Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gets a pass for its many issues, and ending it with Falcom's success. #zeldatearsofthekingdom #asusrogally #chainedecho #reviewbombing

That said, we did go a bit longer on the Zelda segment for various reasons. You've been warned. 

Topics: 

• 00:00 - Intro / Thanks for listening to our podcast
• 00:60 - Do you drop your backlog for new games?
• 07:53 - Thoughts about the Asus ROG ALLY handheld device
• 21:58 - Chained Echo Review Bombing on Metacritic
• 36:46 - Zelda Tears of The Kingdom is missing basic options
• 54:58 - Falcom Quarterly Financial Status
• 01:06:56 -  Outro 

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On this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew debates if it's time for Nintendo to release new hardware, the Redfall and Xbox woes, issues with AAA development, and what is going on over at Kotaku. This and more!
#zeldatearsofthekingdom #xbox #redfall #gamedevelopment #videogames #podcast

Timestamps

• 00:00 -  Intro / Thanks for listening to our podcast
• 03:09 - Nintendo really needs to move on from the Switch
• 20:44 - Xbox misfortunes continue (Redfall)   
• 51:36 - Issues of the AAA Focus
• 01:09:04- Kotaku Leak Game Journalism or Nah? 
• 01:20:0 - Outro 

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On this very short episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, Keith and Scott discuss the recent block of the Microsoft acquisition of ABK by the CMA, and the upcoming mobile PC from Asus Rog that looks to take on the Steam Deck and the Ayaneo devices.
#Activision #blizzard #cma # asus #rogally #gaming #podcast

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:27 - CMA blocks the acquisition of ABK
16:29 - Asus reveals the Rog Ally Portable PC handheld
22:38 - Outro


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On this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, we're joined by Baron from Lv1gaming and Faith Lane from Gamepur. As we talk about Hi-Fi Rush's expectations, Kyle gushes about Dead Island 2 and why it's so good. Then we talk it over to Gameloft's recently released Disney-Themed racer Disney Speedstorm, which is fun but flawed. Following that up with our roundtable discussion about AI in gaming and what this means for the upcoming future of gaming.
#disneyspeedstorm #deadisland2 #hifirush #artificialintelligence #gaming #gamingpodcast #videogamepodcast

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01:46 - Games we’ve played this week
09:44 - Reports on Hi-Fi Rush not meeting expectations
23:17 - Is Disney’s Speedstorm any good
29:02 - Wild Hearts - how has it been since the game was released
50:53  - Dead Island 2 impressions
1:02:49 - AI helping dialogue in games
1:25:44 - Final Words
1:33:20 - Outro

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On this episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the team talks about the reveal of Redfall running at 30fps on the Xbox Series X|S, the reception of the Super Mario Bros. movie. Keith confuses that he's worried about the status of Bandai Namco's Gundam Evolution, as the player pools are drying up. We're also following up on the ongoing battle surrounding the Outbound Ghost. Closing out. Closing out, Matt continues to push the greatness that is King of Fighters 16 and how good rollback netcode is. Oh, and lots of zaniness. This and more on the Spectator Mode Podcast episode 131.
#supermariobrosmovie #outboundghost #gundamevolution #redfall

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:50 - Games we have played
• 8:12 - The Super Mario movie - What does this mean for future gaming adaptations?
• 19:27 - Redfall 30 FPS situation
• 30:47 - Bandai Namco needs to address Gundam Evolution
• 43:05 - Outbound Ghost BS continues
• 50:48 - King of Fighters 16 and random fighting game stuff
• 58:32 - Now it’s time to say goodbye

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On this episode of the Specator Mode Podcast, the team talks about the recent Diablo 4 beta, Apple's foray into VR headsets, and the rumor of the PS5 Pro. Sadly, we also cover the recent Gamur group layoffs, and Keith is super upset over Gamestop cancelling those Resident Evil 4 Remake Collector's Editions. While Karl is extremely happy how Resident Evil 4 remake turned out and won't stop talking about it. This and more on the Spectator Mode Podcast episode 130.
#residentevil4remake #gamestop #ps5pro

Topics:

00:00 - Intro
02:51 - We played the Diablo 4 beta
20:07 - Apple is working on a VR headset
26:23 - Do we really need a PS5 Pro refresh already
35:30 - Gamestop cancels Resident Evil 4 Collector Edition pre-orders
45:08 -  GAMURS Group has laid off staff from multiple websites
1:03:30 - Karl is simply in love with Resident Evil 4 Remake

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Kyle, Scott, and Keith have fallen in love with the Diablo 4 beta and wanted to talk about what they loved, what they hated, and how excited they are for Blizzard's upcoming dungeon crawler.
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The Spectator Mode podcast crew sees a return of an old friend, on the most recent episode, while discussing the terrible hot take that Microsoft could sell off Xbox if the ABK deal fails and Pokemon Sleep. While Keith shows off his recently acquired PSVR 2 and talks about his obsession with Wild Hearts. This, and more on Spectator Mode Podcast episode 129.
#psvr2 #wildhearts #e32023 #nintendo #gamingpodcast 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro
00:48 Games we’ve played this past week 
08:12 PSVR2 impressions from Keith 
16:52 Nintendo officially pulls out of E3 2023 
25:00 Pokemon Sleep is a thing
34:05 Wild Hearts discussion
39:05 Could Xbox be sold off
56:21 Open table discussions and outro

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On Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 128, the crew discusses which games they're looking forward to this month, Nina Williams's return to Tekken 8, and its new gameplay mechanics, the lackluster The Day Before gameplay reveal, the shuttering of Back 4 Blood, the delay of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and the possible death of E3 2023, now that Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox have pulled out. Oh, and Keith won't stop talking about Dead Space Remake.

So, grab your popcorn and your favorite drink and have a sit or listen on the go. Whatever you do, please enjoy our show!

Timestamps:

00:35 - Games we're looking forward to this month
04:58 - Keith won't stop talking about Dead Space Remake
11:05 - New Resident Evil 4 Remake footage shown
19:28 - Nina William's Tekken 8 reveal
24:35 - The Day Before gameplay footage fails to impress
30:53 - Back 4 Blood is shutting down 
35:13 - PSVR 2 controllers will not be sold separately 
36:37 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor delayed
42:48 - Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox abandon E3 2023
50:58 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo news

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The Spectator Mode podcast crew discusses the Dead Space remake, while Kyle seems to be a fan of the PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge controller. We can't forget the amazing job that Xbox and its developers did with the Xbox Developer's Direct and the Hi-Fi Rush shadow drop. Following up, Scott tries to convince Keith to check out Fire Emblem Engage. That and more on Spectator Mode Podcast episode 127.

*Forspoken provided by Square Enix
*Dead Space provided by EA
*Hi-Fi Rush provided by Bethesda

Timestamps:

00:00 intros
00:39 We are not talking about Forspoken
01:23 Dead Space Remake is so good
08:47 DualSense Edge mini-review
15:19 Xbox's Developer Direct
30:53 Maximilian Dood's Top Greatest Fighting Games of All Time second opinions
41:18 Kyle reminisces over Primal Rage 
42:15 Scott sells Keith on Fire Emblem Engage
54:52 We go off the rails
59:48 Outro

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