Hitbox!

HITBOX!

Realist gaming news brought to you every Wednesday by Justin Matkovich and Peter Hunt Szpytek.

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Feb 8, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min
RIP Titanfall 3
Justin and Peter discuss the many live service games that are being sunset in 2023, EA's cancelled Titanfall sequel, Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft backing out of E3, Sony's PSVR2 hardware projections, the end to the PS Plus Collection, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: Season: A Letter to the Future Deliver Us Mars Hogwarts Legacy Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Feb 1, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
Enter: HiFi Rush
Justin and Peter discuss Xbox Developer Direct, Naughty Dog's comments on the future of the Last of Us, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: Forspoken Dead Space HiFi Rush Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Jan 25, 2023 · 1 hr 45 min
Games industry layoffs just keep coming
Justin and Peter discuss the layoffs across the games industry, the axed Wa-Peach Mario character, Peter's Forspoken review, 343's future with Halo, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: Fire Emblem Engage Persona 3 Portable Persona 4 Golden Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Jan 18, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
Redfall has our attention, but will it keep it?
Justin and Peter discuss the vertical PS5 issues, the best-selling games. of 2022, the disappointing sales numbers of The Callisto Protocol, Skull and Bones' sixth delay, the upcoming Xbox developer showcase, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: The Last of Us (TV show) Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Jan 17, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min
BONUS: The Fantasy Critic Draft 2023 feat. ButtonMashing101
Justin and Peter join the folks at ButtonMashing101 to draft their 2023 fantasy critic teams. Find ButtonMashing101 @BMashing101 on Twitter and listen to their show anywhere you find podcasts! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: Sports Story Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Jan 11, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
The story of Vampire Survivors' mobile port
Justin and Peter discuss PlayStation Project Leonardo, the problems with keeping your PS5 upright, Vampire Survivors' mobile port development, the rumored Persona 3 remake, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: Sports Story Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Jan 4, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
The Best Games of 2022 According to Us!!
Justin and Peter decide on the absolute best games from 2022! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Dec 28, 2022 · 2 hr 20 min
The Best Games of 2022 (Individual Lists)
Justin and Peter discuss their favorite games of 2022! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Dec 21, 2022 · 1 hr 50 min
High on Life is an Earful
Justin and Peter discuss High on Life and Blacktail's Metacritic scores, the upcoming Horizon multiplayer game, Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding movie, Spider-Man 2's fall 2023 release date, the Last of Us Part 3, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: High on Life Blacktail Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Dec 14, 2022 · 1 hr 51 min
Flute Guy: The Game Awards 2022 MVP
Justin and Peter discuss Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, the Forspoken demo, High on Life, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Neon White, the 2022 Game Awards results, the FTC's block of the Microsoft/Activision purchase, Days Gone's creative lead having a weird Twitter meltdown, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Dec 7, 2022 · 1 hr 46 min
Is Sekiro 2 Going to Be Announced at The Game Awards 2022? Probably Not!
Justin and Peter discuss the Callisto Protocol, Sonic Frontiers' 2023 content roadmap, the new Mario movie trailer, The Game Awards rumors, Microsoft's plans to fight the potential FTC lawsuit, God of War Ragnarok, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: Dark Pictures Anthology: Devil in Me Need for Speed Unbound Marvel's Midnight Suns The Callisto Protocol Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage Nintendo cancels Smash World Tour, organisers accuse Panda Global of "sabotage" // GamesIndustry.biz // James Batchelor https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-cancels-smash-world-tour-organisers-accuse-panda-global-of-sabotage Microsoft is reportedly ‘ready to fight in court’ if FTC attempts to block its Activision deal // VGC // Andy Robinson https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-is-reportedly-ready-to-fight-in-court-if-ftc-attempts-to-block-its-activision-deal/
Nov 30, 2022 · 1 hr 49 min
The Game Awards 2022 Predictions
Justin and Peter predict the Game Awards 2022 winners! Regularly scheduled episodes resume next week! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Nov 23, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet bug report
Justin and Peter discuss Pokemon Scarlet and Violet bugs, Dark Pictures Anthology: the Devil in Me, the closure of Activision Blizzard servers in China, Xbox's plans to own Candy Crush, Yuji Naka being arrested, God of War: Ragnarok, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: Dark Pictures Anthology: Devil in Me Pokemon Scarlet Pokemon Violet Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage Blizzard games set to be pulled in China after dispute with NetEase over license // VGC // Andy Robinson https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/blizzard-games-set-to-be-pulled-in-china-after-dispute-with-netease-over-license/ Sonic creator Yuji Naka arrested in insider trading scandal // the Verge // Jess Weatherbed https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/18/23465956/sonic-yuji-naka-arrested-insider-trading-scandal-game
Nov 16, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min
God of War Ragnarok is Finally Here
Justin and Peter discuss God of War: Ragnarok, the Game Awards categories and nominations, Nintendo's future with backwards compatibility, the Control 2 announcement, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Metacritic Roundup games: Pentiment, Somerville Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage Miyamoto acknowledges it’s easier than ever to offer backwards compatibility // VGC // Chris Scullion https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/miyamoto-acknowledges-its-easier-than-ever-to-offer-backwards-compatibility/
Nov 9, 2022 · 1 hr 36 min
Welcome to My Sonic Frontiers Meltdown
Justin and Peter discuss God of War: Ragnarok, review scores, Peter's review of Sonic Frontiers, PS Plus' loss of 2 million users, the PSVR 2 release date and price, Hideo Kojima's relationship with BlueBox Game Studios, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Nov 2, 2022 · 1 hr 40 min
The Callisto Protocol is Too Gory for Japan
Justin and Peter discuss Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2's naming issues, Bayonetta 3's long-anticipated release, the major God of War Ragnarok leaks, the Callisto Protocol's Japanese release being canceled, Nibellion's leave from Twitter, and more! Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022) spoilers: 20:03-27:35 Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage Callisto Protocol cancelled in Japan after developer decides against cuts // VGC // Andy Robinson https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/callisto-protocol-cancelled-in-japan-after-developer-decides-against-cuts/ The Callisto Protocol proves too violent for Japanese censors // Polygon // Oli Welsh https://www.polygon.com/23426201/the-callisto-protocol-japan-release-cero-violence
Oct 25, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Silent Hill 2 Remake Has Us Feeling All Sorts of Ways
Justin and Peter discuss the Silent Hill 2 Remake, the development of Hellena Taylor's statements about Platinum Games, Gotham Knights, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage Sources dispute Bayonetta voice actor’s claims over pay offer // Andy Robinson // VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-dispute-bayonetta-voice-actors-claims-over-pay-offer/ COD may not appear on Game Pass ‘for a number of years’ due to a prior Activision-Sony deal // Jordan Miller // VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/cod-may-not-appear-on-game-pass-for-a-number-of-years-due-to-a-prior-activision-sony-deal/
Oct 19, 2022 · 1 hr 43 min
#Bayonutters
Justin and Peter discuss Hellena Taylor's proposed boycott of Bayonetta 3, Gotham Knight's 30 FPS lock, the upcoming Silent Hill showcase, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage Microsoft generated $2.9bn from Xbox Game Pass last year, regulatory docs suggest // Chris Scullion // VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-generated-2-9bn-from-xbox-game-pass-last-year-regulatory-docs-suggest/ Dead Space | Extended Gameplay Walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96yUNw2zfW4 Silent Hill Website SilentHill.com
Oct 12, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
Overwatch 2's launch was a HOT mess
Justin and Peter discuss Overwatch 2, the Mario Movie trailer, the announced TV show for The Medium, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Oct 6, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
Pour One Out for Google Stadia
Justin and Peter discuss the GTA 6 leaks, EA Motive's upcoming Iron Man game, Cyberpunk 2077's newfound popularity, and more! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker J Knol The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage Skull and Bones Delayed for the Fifth Time // Rebekah Valentine // IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/skull-and-bones-delayed-for-the-fifth-time Stadia turned down an exclusive Death Stranding follow-up from Kojima // Kyle Bradshaw // 9to5Google https://9to5google.com/2022/09/30/stadia-exclusive-death-stranding-kojima/ Report: Horizon Zero Dawn Remake/Remaster in the Works for PS5; Horizon Multiplayer Game in Development // Alex Co // MP1ST https://mp1st.com/news/report-horizon-zero-dawn-remake-remaster-in-the-works-for-ps5-horizon-multiplayer-game-in-development Tattoo artist successfully sues 2K for replicating their designs on a WWE 2K wrestler // Chris Scullion // VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/tattoo-artist-successfully-sues-2k-for-replicating-their-designs-on-a-wwe-2k-wrestler/