Close Menu
  • Latest
  • Help Support Independent Journalism
  • Features
  • Hubs
    • Summer Game Fest 2025
    • CES 2026
  • Gaming
    • All Gaming
    • Nintendo
    • PlayStation
    • Xbox
    • PC Gaming
    • VR
  • Guides
  • Entertainment
    • All Entertainment
    • Anime & Animation
    • Movies and TV
    • Books
    • Manga & Comics
    • Toys
    • Geek
    • Pop Culture
  • Previews
  • Reviews
    • All Reviews
    • Video Game
    • Anime & Animation
    • Movie & TV
    • Comic Book & Manga
    • Tech & Gear
    • Food
    • Book
    • Toys
    • Tabletop and Card Game
  • Podcasts
    • A-01 Podcast
    • Nintendo Entertainment Podcast
    • Spectator Mode Podcast
  • Contact Us
X (Twitter) YouTube RSS Bluesky Discord

Follow Us

X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube Bluesky Discord
The OuterhavenThe Outerhaven
  • Latest
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Hubs
    • Summer Game Fest 2025
    • CES 2026
  • Previews
  • Reviews
    • Video Game Reviews
    • Anime & Animation Reviews
    • Comic Book & Manga Reviews
    • Films & TV Reviews
    • Hardware Reviews
    • Tabletop & Card Game Reviews
    • Toy Reviews
  • Gaming
    • PlayStation
    • Nintendo
    • Xbox
    • PC Gaming
    • Tabletop & Card Game
    • Virtual Reality
  • Entertainment
    • Anime & Animation
    • Comic Books & Manga
    • Films & TV
    • Original English Light Novels DB
    • OELN DB
    • Pop Culture
    • Books
    • Toys
  • Tech News
  • Podcasts
    • A-01 Podcast
    • Nintendo Entertainment Podcast
    • Spectator Mode Podcast
The OuterhavenThe Outerhaven
Home»News»Gaming News»Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 198 – Exclusivity, Marvel Conspiracies, and IGN Shakeups

Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 198 – Exclusivity, Marvel Conspiracies, and IGN Shakeups

By Keith MitchellAugust 20, 2025
Spectator Mode Podcast Logo 1920x1080

Welcome back to Spectator Mode Podcast! In episode 198, we kick things off by catching up on what we’ve been playing and watching before jumping headfirst into the big topics. First up, is exclusivity still important when it comes to consoles, or is that old news? Then we shift gears into a Marvel Rivals conspiracy that’s just as strange as it sounds. From there, we break down the news about the head of IGN stepping down, what that could mean for the site, and the ripple effect of mass layoffs in the gaming industry.

It’s a packed episode, full of hot takes, questionable theories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro / What have we been playing and/or watching
  • 26:59 – Is exclusivity Important in consoles?
  • 48:11 Marvel Rival to address EEOM Soon? Psst… It’s a conspiracy
  • 1:11:12 The Head of IGN is gone? What does this mean for them? The Mass layoffs, etc
  • 1:25 :02 – Outro

Thanks for listening and watching! If you enjoyed the episode, please like, comment, and subscribe to support the show.

Marvel Rivals spectator mode podcast Video Game Exclusivity
Keith Mitchell - Headshot-PS_Gear_400x400
Keith Mitchell
  • X (Twitter)
  • LinkedIn

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.

Latest Articles

Return to Silent Hill Review – A Foggy Horror Classic

January 22, 2026

Beast of Incarnation Is Game Freak’s Bold New Action RPG, And It Looks Incredible

January 22, 2026

Manga Mavericks Books Announces Four New Licenses

January 22, 2026

Oshi no Ko Insert Song Revenge of B to Release on March 25

January 22, 2026

Masters of the Universe Trailer Drops, We Break It Down

January 22, 2026

Cyberpunk 2077 Trading Card Game – Alpha Kit Preview

January 22, 2026
About Us • Our Team • Contact Us • Privacy Policy • Review Policy
Ethics Policy • Terms of Service • Metacritic • OpenCritic • CriticDB
Ownership & Funding Disclosure • Fact Checking & Corrections Policy • Editorial Policy
Copyright @2026 The Outerhaven Productions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.