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Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 208 – CES 2026 Recap| Highguard Hype | Gaming Industry & 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.

Timestamps

  • 00:00 – Intro
  • 01:59 – Games We’ve Played (We talk about Bluey!!!)
  • 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

Check out our CES 2026 coverage.

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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.