Hitbox!

HITBOX!

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

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Aug 28, 2021 · 34 min
12 Minutes Spoiler Cast: The Green Goblin's Return
Spoilers ahoy!! Justin and Peter talk about their extended thoughts on 12 Minutes and the Green Goblin all while having a hoot and a holler! Copies of 12 Minutes were provided by Annapurna Interactive. Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod or send us an email at HitboxOfficialPodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think! @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich Intro and outro music notice: Title: Happy Birthday Song / Happy, Background (No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/2lyz4q-Zrpk Genre Music: Happy Birthday To You Song - Background - Buon Compleanno (No Copyright Music)
Aug 26, 2021 · 1 hr 23 min
Boyfriend Dungeon Is Worth a Try and Our Spoiler Free Review of 12 Minutes
Justin and Peter talk about the Abandoned real-time experience app, Psychonauts, Boyfriend Dungeon and the controversy surrounding it, and our spoiler-free review of Twelve Minutes, and more all while having a hoot and a holler! ***SKIP TO 54:05 TO AVOID BFD TRIGGERS AS NOTED IN THE SHOW*** Boyfriend Dungeon, Content Warnings, and the Complexity of Being a Marginalized Creator // Princess Weekes // The Mary Sue https://www.themarysue.com/boyfriend-dungeon-content-warnings/ Here’s Why Boyfriend Dungeon Has Reignited The Debate Over Trigger Warnings In Video Games // Julian Rizzo-Smith // Kotaku Australia https://www.kotaku.com.au/2021/08/boyfriend-dungeon-consent-discourse/ 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
Aug 12, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min
Bashing in Heads in the Back 4 Blood Beta
Justin and Peter talk about more Death's Door, Mario Golf Super Rush, the Back 4 Blood Beta, and more all while having a hoot and a holler! Sony’s next-gen PSVR was reportedly detailed at a developer summit // Ian Carlos Campbell // The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/4/22609558/sony-playstation-psvr-oled-aaa-eye-tracking-controllers EA Doubling Down On Live Service Games As Full Game Sales Drop // Joseph Knoop // IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/ea-earnings-call-august-2021 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
Aug 5, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
Is Halo Infinite Good, Actually??
Justin and Peter talk about Death's Door, NieR ReINcarnation, the Halo Infinite technical preview, looking forward to 2022, and more all while having a hoot and a holler! Collider // Lauren Massuda // HBO's 'The Last of Us' TV Series May Be Among the Most Expensive Shows Ever Made https://collider.com/the-last-of-us-hbo-series-budget-revealed/ Lethbridge News Now // David Opinko // Kenney touts Alberta’s “culture of resilience” as economy rebounds https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2021/07/28/kenney-touts-albertas-culture-of-resilience-as-economy-rebounds/ 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
Jul 29, 2021 · 1 hr 31 min
HITBOX: The One Year Anniversary Show
Justin and Peter talk about Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Mass Effect 2's ending and what it's been like doing a podcast for the entirety of last year all while having a hoot and a holler! Thanks, as always, for listening, you're the best. 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
Jul 22, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
Introducing: the Steam Deck
Justin and Peter talk about the newly announced Steam Deck, the potential of Netflix's game service, and what 2022 will look like for games all while having a hoot and a holler! Netflix Plans to Offer Video Games in Push Beyond Films, TV // Bloomberg // Lucas Shaw and Mark Gurman https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-14/netflix-plans-to-offer-video-games-in-expansion-beyond-films-tv 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
Jul 15, 2021 · 1 hr 24 min
The Switch OLED, Abandoned, and the Best FPS Franchise
Justin and Peter talk about the Nintendo Switch OLED model, the July State of Play, the mystery surrounding Abandonded as well as their favorite recent first-person shooters 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
Jul 8, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min
More Scarlet Nexus, GTA 6 and the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut
Justin and Peter talk about their extended thoughts on Scarlet Nexus as well as the leaks surrounding GTA 6 and everything going on with Sony and the Ghost of Tsushima Director's cut 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! Grandpa Plays Through Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, 'Most Fun' He's Had in 2 Decades // GameRant // Cameron Corliss https://gamerant.com/mass-effect-grandpa-playthrough/ Why Sony Fans Should Keep An Eye on July 6 // GameRant // Joshua Duckworth https://gamerant.com/sony-playstation-state-play-announcement-when/ Reports Suggest Grand Theft Auto 6 Could Release in 2024 or 2025 // IGN // Joe Skrebels https://www.ign.com/articles/gta-6-release-date-2024-2025-grand-theft-auto Breaking Down The Confusing Pricing For ‘Ghost Of Tsushima: Director’s Cut’ On PS4 And PS5 // Forbes // Dave Thier https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2021/07/02/breaking-down-the-confusing-pricing-for-ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-on-ps4-and-ps5/?sh=4bd7119d28a7 Sony's PS Plus missteps risk the PS5's consumer image | Opinion // GamesIndustry // Rob Fahey https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-07-02-sonys-ps-plus-missteps-risk-the-ps5s-consumer-image-opinion PlayStation is Making Life Difficult for Indie Devs, According to Report // GameRant //JJ Broson https://gamerant.com/playstation-indie-devs-difficulties/ @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
Jul 1, 2021 · 1 hr 23 min
Scarlet Nexus and the State of Video Game Reviews
Justin and Peter talk about their thoughts on Scarlet Nexus' early hours as well as the state of video game reviewing 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! Simon Cardy // IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/mario-golf-super-rush-review Eddie Makuch // GameSpot https://www.gamespot.com/articles/bioware-on-why-the-mass-effect-movie-stalled-and-how-a-tv-show-might-be-better/1100-6493310/ @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 24, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
Breath of the Wild 2 Theories and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Review
Justin and Peter talk about their theories for The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 and Justin's review of Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart 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! Marie Dealessandri // Gamesindustry.biz: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-06-17-nintendo-direct-leads-e3-2021-viewership-with-3-1m-at-peak @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 16, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
E3 2021 Day 4: Nintendo Direct and the Bandai Namco Showcase
Justin and Peter talk about E3 2021 day four which includes the Nintendo Direct and Bandai Namco showcase 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
Jun 15, 2021 · 49 min
E3 2021 Day 3: Take Two Interactive, Freedom Games, and Capcom Showcases
Justin and Peter talk about E3 2021 day three which includes the Take Two Interactive, Freedom Games, and Capcom showcases 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
Jun 14, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
E3 2021 Day 2: Xbox/Bethesda Showcase and Square Enix Presents
Justin and Peter talk about E3 2021 day two which includes the Xbox/Bethesda Showcase and the Square Enix Presents 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
Jun 13, 2021 · 51 min
E3 2021 Day 1: Summer Games Fest Kickoff, Ubisoft Forward, and Devolver Digital Showcase
Justin and Peter talk about E3 2021 day one which includes the Summer Games Fest Kickoff, the Ubisoft Forward, the Devolver Digital Showcase, and the Gearbox Software presentation 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
Jun 10, 2021 · 1 hr 30 min
Pre-E3 2021 June Catch Up
Justin and Peter talk about what type of year 2021 has been so far for gaming as well as what's to come later in the year 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
Jun 3, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
E3 2021 Predictions Ahoy!
Justin and Peter give their E3 2021 predictions 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
May 27, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
Will Starfield Be an Xbox Exclusive? Is Halo Infinite Going to be Good?
Justin and Peter talk about New Pokemon Snap, the future of Halo Infinite, and if Starfield will be an Xbox exclusive 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 GameSpot - Kevin Knezevic https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-amiibo-figure-revealed/1100-6491678/ The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by The Socials, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/thesocials?source=order
May 20, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min
Mass Effect is Still a Good Game in 2021
Justin and Peter talk about It Takes Two and Mass Effect Legendary Edition 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
May 13, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min
It Takes a Resident Evil Village to Raise a Justin
Justin and Peter talk all things Resident Evil Village and go over the issue of set difficulties in gaming 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
May 6, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
Returning Once Again to Returnal
Justin and Peter give more of their thoughts on Returnal while also talking about the latest big stories in PlayStation news 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