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Home»Podcasts»Spectator Mode Podcast»Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 176 – PC Games PSN Requirements Slashed, and the Future of Xbox

Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 176 – PC Games PSN Requirements Slashed, and the Future of Xbox

By Keith MitchellFebruary 3, 2025
Spectator Mode Podcast Ep 176

On Spectator Mode Podcast episode 176, the crew talks about the recent PSN PC game requirements being changed, what happened to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC port, Forza Horizon 5 heading to PS5, and what the means for the future of Xbox, and will the ongoing tariffs affect gaming. This and much more on this latest episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast.

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Hosts:

  • Keith Mitchell (@Shadowhaxor on BlueSky)
  • Scott Adams (@Sithscott on BlueSky)
  • Getselious (@getselious.bsky.social)

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro
  • 02:20 – Games played / Stuff watched
  • 12:25 – PlayStation drops requirements for several PC games
  • 19:47 – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC port is a mess
  • 29:20 – Forza Horizon 5 heading to PS5 – what does this mean for Xbox?
  • 54:07 – Thoughts on new games aggregator CriticDB
  • 1:04:12 – Just how much will tariffs affect gaming
  • 1:24:19 – Other

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Keith D. Mitchell is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Outerhaven, where he has been covering video games and technology for more than 14 years. A lifelong PC gamer, he began building PCs at just eight years old and still loves talking about hardware as much as playing games. His passion for challenging experiences has made him a devoted Soulslike fan, having beaten nearly every FromSoftware release. Keith regularly attends major gaming and technology events to bring firsthand coverage to readers, and continues to enjoy writing about the games and gear that shaped his love for the industry.

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