Ep. 208 - CES 2026 Impressions | Highguard Hype | Gaming & Media Layoffs

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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, gaming hardware, and trends that caught his attention on the show floor. From there, the discussion turns to Highguard and whether anyone is truly hyped for it, followed by a serious conversation about the latest wave of gaming industry and games media layoffs and what it means for the future of coverage and development.

It’s a mix of games, tech, and real talk about where the industry is heading.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
01:59 – Games We’ve Played
27:35 – Keith Went to CES 2026
41:20 – Is Anyone Excited for Wildlight Entertainment's Highguard
51:45 – Gaming Industry and Gaming Media Layoffs
1:15:50 – Outro

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