Hitbox!

HITBOX!

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

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Sep 28, 2022 · 1 hr 55 min
The Aftermath of the GTA 6 Leak
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 DHS to Spend Almost $700,000 Investigating ‘Radicalization in Gaming’ // Matthew Gault // Vice https://www.vice.com/en/article/4ax4n3/dhs-to-spend-almost-dollar700000-investigating-radicalization-in-gaming
Sep 21, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
The Death of the Yakuza Series
Justin and Peter discuss the "death" of the Yakuza series, the confirmation that PSV2 won't be backward compatible, Deathloop's arrival on GamePass, 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
Sep 14, 2022 · 2 hr 8 min
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and God of War: Ragnorok showcased on the same day?!
Justin and Peter discuss the double feature Nintendo/PlayStation showcase, Splatoon 3, Ubisoft's many comings and goings, Jim Ryan's feelings on Call of Duty's acquisition, 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 Domestic sales of Splatoon 3 for Nintendo Switch surpass 3.45 million in first three days // Nintendo https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2022/220912.html Ubisoft denies latest Assassin's Creed has Adults Only rating, real gambling // Brendan Sinclair // GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-denies-latest-assassins-creed-has-adults-only-real-gambling PlayStation: Xbox's Call of Duty offer was "inadequate on many levels" // Christopher Dring // GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-xboxs-call-of-duty-offer-was-inadequate-on-many-levels
Sep 7, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
Halo Infinite just can't seem to find its stride
Justin and Peter discuss the cancelation of Halo Infinite split-screen co-op, the return of Assassin's Creed, the crunch conditions of Striking Distance 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 Gaming for everyone, everywhere: our view on the Activision Blizzard acquisition // Phil Spencer // Microsoft Blog https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2022/09/01/gaming-everyone-everywhere/
Aug 31, 2022 · 1 hr 52 min
Sony is just going THROUGH it, huh?
Justin and Peter discuss Gamescom Opening Night Live, the many comings and goings of Sony, the future of console exclusivity, 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 You can find the Angry Miao CYBERBLADE earbud Kickstarter right here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyberblade/angry-miao-cyberblade-triple-soc-ultra-low-latency-tws PS5 price to increase in select markets due to global economic environment, including high inflation rates // Playstation Blog https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/25/ps5-price-to-increase-in-select-markets-due-to-global-economic-environment-including-high-inflation-rates/ Xbox says Series X|S price point ‘will remain’, following PS5 increase // VGC // Jordan Miller https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-says-series-xs-price-point-will-remain-following-ps5-increase/ Nintendo says it has no plans to increase Switch prices // VGC // Tom Ivan https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-says-it-has-no-plans-to-increase-the-switch-price/ PlayStation Hit By $5.9 Billion Lawsuit For ‘Ripping People Off’ On Digital Games // Kotaku // Sisi Jiang https://kotaku.com/playstation-sony-lawsuit-digital-store-ripping-off-1849441245?utmcampaign=Kotaku&utmcontent=1661185212&utmmedium=SocialMarketing&utmsource=twitter Xbox boss expects there to be ‘less and less’ platform exclusive games in future // VGC // Tom Ivan https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-boss-expects-there-to-be-less-and-less-platform-exclusive-games-in-future/ Amazon EA Acquisition Rumors Spark Confusion // IGN // Ryan Dinsdale https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-ea-acquisition-rumors
Aug 24, 2022 · 1 hr 47 min
Death Stranding Arrives on Game Pass
Justin and Peter discuss Death Stranding's arrival on Game Pass, the canceled Iron Man game, Redfall's huge size, 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 Revealing The Canceled Iron Man Game From Avalanche Studios // MinnMax https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX125dhxvy8&t=4s [Update] Sony Allegedly Paid To Stop Cult Of The Lamb Going On Game Pass // TheGamer // Issy Van Der Velde https://www.thegamer.com/sony-allegedly-paid-to-stop-cult-of-the-lamb-going-on-game-pass/ One Redfall Mission Location Is Bigger Than Prey’s Entire Talos Space Station // IGN // Matt Purslow https://www.ign.com/articles/one-redfall-mission-location-is-bigger-than-prey-space-station?utm_source=facebook Nintendo Of America's Testers Say They Faced Years Of Sexual Harassment // Kotaku // Sisi Jiang https://kotaku.com/nintendo-of-america-sexual-harassment-sexism-aerotek-1849414921 She Convinced Men On Tinder To Buy Nier: Automata And Then Ghosted Them, She Says // Kotaku // Patricia Hernandez https://kotaku.com/she-convinced-men-on-tinder-to-buy-nier-automata-and-t-1849419343
Aug 17, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
Multiversus of Madness
Justin and Peter discuss more Nintendo labor complaints, Microsoft saying that Sony is blocking publishers from putting things on Game Pass, the new details on the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima movie, 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 Cringy Forspoken Clip https://twitter.com/Forspoken/status/1556679378892898306 Second labor complaint filed against Nintendo // Stephen Toltilo // Axios https://www.axios.com/2022/08/10/nintendo-second-nlrb-complaint Xbox has accused Sony of paying developers Game Pass ‘block fees’ // Chris Scullion // VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-has-accused-sony-of-paying-developers-game-pass-block-fees/ ‘Ghost of Tsushima’ Director Wants to Make a Japanese-Language Film With Japanese Cast // Erick Massoto // Collider https://collider.com/ghost-of-tsushima-movie-japanese-cast-language-director-chad-stahelski-comments/ Live-Action Pac-Man Movie in the Works From Wayfarer, Bandai Namco // Mia Gallupo // Hollywood Reporter https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/pac-man-movie-live-action-1235194679/
Aug 10, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min
The Game Pass Family Plan
Justin and Peter discuss the New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Details, Beyond Good and Evil 2 Getting a lead writer 6 Years after its announcement, Xbox finally revealing its Game Pass Family Plan, 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 Nintendo ‘will not be announcing new hardware this year’ // Chris Scullion // VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-will-not-be-announcing-new-hardware-this-year/
Aug 3, 2022 · 1 hr 43 min
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is Finally Here
Justin and Peter discuss the Knights of the Old Republic Remake indefinite delay, Sony's distress over Microsoft's acquisition of Call of Duty, reports of Rockstar cleaning up its studio culture, 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 Sony says it believes Xbox owning Call of Duty ‘could influence users’ console choice’ / Andy Robinson / VideoGamesChronicle https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-says-it-believes-xbox-owning-call-of-duty-could-influence-users-console-choice/ Rockstar Games Cleaned Up Its Frat-Boy Culture — and Grand Theft Auto, Too / Jason Schreier / Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-27/gta-6-release-date-rockstar-cleans-up-image-after-employee-backlash
Jul 27, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min
Delay Is as Delay Does
Justin and Peter discuss the underwhelming Last of Us Part 1 footage, Ubisoft's game delays, the upcoming unannounced Black Panther game, 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 Patreon supporters: 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
Jul 20, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
She's here, she's there, she's Bayonetta 3
Justin and Peter discuss As Dusk Falls, Bayonetta 3's launch date, PlayStation STARS, Skate 4 going free to play, 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 Patreon supporters: Dave Parker J Knol Twitter says Genshin Impact and Wordle are the most discussed games of 2022 so far // Chris Scullian // VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/twitters-most-tweeted-games/ GoldenEye 007 remake reportedly in "limbo" due to war in Ukraine // Victoria Kennedy // Eurogamer https://www.eurogamer.net/goldeneye-007-remake-reportedly-in-limbo-due-to-war-in-ukraine The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Jul 13, 2022 · 1 hr 47 min
Episode 100 Extravaganza!
Celebrate a new era of HITBOX! with us! Justin and Peter discuss the changes coming to the show following episode 100, the launch of our Patreon and Discord server, God of War Ragnorok' release date, E3's return, Hideo Kojima's assassination accusation, and more! STORY SPOILERS FOR GOD OF WAR 2018: 46:38 - 49:47 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 The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Jul 6, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min
Y'all Please Be Kind.
Justin and Peter discuss God of War 2018, The Quarry, the latest Nintendo Partner Direct, EA's weird relationship with single-player games, and the continued unacceptable harassment of game developers. STORY SPOILERS FOR GOD OF WAR 2018: 16:55 - 27:15 MILD MECHANICAL SPOILERS FOR THE QUARRY: 28:22 - 32:00 Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod or send us an email at HitboxOfficialPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think! @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by The Socials, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials?source=order A new age of HitBox is nearly upon us.
Jun 29, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
Is this FINALLY the Time for Metroid Prime Remastered?
Justin and Peter discuss Fire Emblem Three Hopes, the upcoming launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the prospects of a Metroid Prime remaster, the Mario Movie, and so much more all while having a hoot and a holler! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod or send us an email at HitboxOfficialPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think! @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by The Socials, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials?source=order Prepare for HitBox fall...
Jun 22, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min
Not-E3 Catch Up!
Justin and Peter discuss the Quarry, the Xbox/Bethesda showcase, the upcoming Xenoblade-focused Nintendo Direct, Final Fantasy 7's 25th Anniversary, and so much more all while having a hoot and a holler! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod or send us an email at HitboxOfficialPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think! @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by The Socials, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials?source=order Hitbox! 2.0 is coming soon...
Jun 10, 2022 · 1 hr 26 min
Summer Game Fest 2022
Justin and Peter break down Summer Game Fest 2022 while having a hoot and a holler! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod or send us an email at HitboxOfficialPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think! @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by The Socials, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials?source=order
Jun 8, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min
The Best State of Play Ever?
Justin and Peter discuss Mario Strikers: Battle League, the BenQ X3000i Gaming Projector, new Pokemon hotties, the potential disaster of Sonic Frontiers, the best (?) State of Play in recent memory, the seemingly final chapter of the Blue Box conspiracy, and so much more all while having a hoot and a holler! BenQ X3000i Gaming Projector: https://www.benq.com/en-us/projector/gaming-projector/x3000i/specifications.html Blue Box Dev Behind PS5's Abandoned Misled Fans, Solicited Business Deals In "Toxic" Chatroom // Mark Delaney // GameSpot https://www.gamespot.com/articles/blue-box-dev-behind-ps5s-abandoned-misled-fans-solicited-business-deals-in-toxic-chatroom/1100-6504049/ Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod or send us an email at HitboxOfficialPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think! @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by The Socials, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials?source=order
Jun 1, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
Is Star Wars back? It looks like it's back?
Justin and Peter discuss the newly announced PlayStation lineup of films and shows, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, The Quarry, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the Obi-wan Kenobi show, and so much more all while having a hoot and a holler! Spoilers for Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness end at: 05:56 MultiVersus leaker suggests Ted Lasso and Scorpion could join the roster // Jordan Miller // Video Games Chronicle https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/multiversus-leaker-suggests-ted-lasso-and-scorpion-could-join-the-roster/ Sony says PlayStation VR 2 will have ‘over 20 launch games’ // Andy Robinson // Video Games Chronicle https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-says-playstation-vr-2-will-have-over-20-launch-games/ Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod or send us an email at HitboxOfficialPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think! @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by The Socials, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials?source=order
May 25, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
A Cold Read of the Abandoned Script
Justin and Peter discuss the Multiversus Alpha, Apex Legends Mobile, the prospect of Death Stranding 2, the continued botchery of PlayStation Plus, a cold read of a leaked Abandoned script, and so much more all while having a hoot and a holler! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod or send us an email at HitboxOfficialPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think! Blue Box’s Abandoned PS5 Script Has Apparently Leaked // PlayStation LifeStyle // Zarmena Khan https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2022/05/17/abandoned-ps5-script-leak-report/ After Years Of Hype, The Xbox Game Pass Burnout Is Here // Kotaku // Ari Notis https://kotaku.com/xbox-game-pass-subscriber-numbers-2022-xbox-series-x-s-1848963643 Suspensful music credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP0RCMtfm4o @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by The Socials, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials?source=order
May 18, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min
Starfield Delay Tally: I
Justin and Peter discuss Trek to Yomi, the Starfield/Redfall delay, the PS Plus Extra and Premium roster, Silent Hill news, and so much more all while having a hoot and a holler! Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod or send us an email at HitboxOfficialPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think! Former Bethesda Employee Leaks Starfield Details // Joshua Duckworth // GameRant https://gamerant.com/starfield-leak-gameplay-flight-graphics-content-bethesda-employee/ @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by The Socials, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials?source=order