Spectator Mode Podcast episode 158 is live just in time for the weekend. Topics include the ongoing Hellblade 2 discourse, IGN purchasing its competition, X-Men '97 season 1, that new Elden Ring trailer, Kingdom Hearts heading to Steam, and more. #gaming #podcast #xmen97 #hellblade2 #gamingjournalism #IGN

Timestamps below

01:45 - Hellblade 2 frustration
08:39 - Nintendo acquiring Shiver Entertainment
10:14 - Kingdom Hearts finally heads to Steam
13:08 - Elden Ring - Shadow of the Erdtree trailer reactions
14:02 - NBA Superstars arcade game announced
20:29 - Asus ROG Ally X / MSI Claw discussion
28:45 - Transformers at the movies
41:22 - IGN buys up its competition
1:03:19 - Neptunia is finally on Xbox
1:03:37 - Combobreaker Fighting Game Tournament is this weekend
1:05:05 - Thoughts on Marvel Rivals
1:09:35 - What did you think about X-Men '97 season 1 (Picking about the season)
1:22:48 - Outro and we broke Karl

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On an impromptu Spectator Mode Podcast, Keith and Karl discuss the recent Helldivers 2 situation and what Sony walking back the PSN requirement could mean. Then switch gears and talk about gutwrenching news with Xbox closing down four studios, including Tango Gameworks. What does this mean for creative freedoms and new IPs, and does success ensure anything in the Xbox camp? #helldivers2 #xbox #tangogameworks #hifirush #gamingpodcast #thisweekingaming

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Welcome back to the Spectator Mode Podcast, and we're back covering the gaming industry, with two new faces. In this episode, we discuss several topics, including the forced Helldivers 2 PSN requirement (which was a thing when we recorded), the nonsense about the Stellar Blade male gaze, more gaming industry layoffs, numbered review scores, and more. #helldivers2 #stellarblade #norestforthewicked #gamingnews #gamingpodcast #thisweekingaming


Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Stellar Blade, Male Gaze, and censorship complaints
14:58 - No Rest For The Wicked is an interesting and amazing new Soulslike
20:41 - Gaming industry layoffs suck and it's getting worse
42:00 - Helldivers 2 and PSN requirements
1:00:00 - Hellblade 2 advertiment is on its way
1:09:00 - Xbox reveals its June 2024 Showcase
1:35:35 - Review scores - numbered, does it matter or not
1:58:00 - Outro

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