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Hitbox!

HITBOX!

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

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  • May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    RIP Giant Bomb, Welcome Back Giant Bomb

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about PlayStation's newest studio, Giant Bomb being saved, the new GTA 6 trailer, 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: Doom: The Dark Ages, despelote // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • May 7, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min

    Xbox Prices Are Going Up, Who's Next?

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Xbox increasing the prices of its hardware, Gears of War coming to PlayStation, the layoffs at Respawn Entertainment, the layoffs at Giant Bomb and Polygon, 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: N/A // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Apr 30, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

    We Pre-Ordered The Switch 2, But At What Cost? (Roughly $500)

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Oblivion Remastered, the fan response to Clair Obscur, Switch 2 pre-orders, 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: Until Dawn, Days Gone Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Oblivion Remastered // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Apr 23, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the Switch 2 preorders, 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: N/A // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Apr 16, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min

    Calm Down, Everyone, Marathon Looks Fine

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about our first look at Marathon, the PS5 price hike, Respawn's slate of upcoming games, 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: The Last of Us Season 2, Blue Prince // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Apr 9, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min

    The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about their extended thoughts on the Switch 2 reveal announcements 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: South of Midnight // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Apr 2, 2025 · 1 hr 39 min

    The Final Nintendo Direct (For the Original Switch)

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's time with Assassin's Creed Shadows, the Split Fiction lazer hell level, the final Nintendo Direct, 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: Atomfall // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Mar 26, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min

    Charli Xenoblade Chronicles X

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, Justin's thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles X, Game Informer coming back to life, 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: Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Mar 19, 2025 · 1 hr 45 min

    We Love Wanderstop

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the rumored Oblivion UE5 remake, Saudi Arabia's purchase of Pokemon Go, their thoughts on Wanderstop, 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: Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Mar 12, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min

    The Power of an Xbox, In the Palm of My Hand

    We're back! In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the rumors surrounding the Xbox handheld console, the new Death Stranding trailer, Peter's thoughts on Split Fiction, 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: Wanderstop, Split Fiction // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Mar 5, 2025 · 1 hr 26 min

    Justin is Wowed By Avowed

    We're back! In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the closure of Monolith Studios, the February PlayStation Direct, the Pokemon Direct, 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: Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Feb 12, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min

    PSN Dies and Is Reborn

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the PSN outage, GTA 6's 2025 release date, new Arkham games, 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: Civilization 7, Rift of the Necrodancer // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Feb 5, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min

    Bloodborne Remaster? For Real This Time?

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the potential Bloodborne remake/remaster, the future of BioWare following its layoffs, Peter's review of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, 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: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Hello Kitty Island Adventure // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Jan 29, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min

    Starfield is Coming to PS5 *Pretends to Be Shocked*

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the tough times at Ubisoft and EA, revisiting older shooters, Xbox's current direction, 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: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

  • Jan 22, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min

    That's the Switch 2!

    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Switch hardware reveal, Sony canceling Bluepoint Games and Bend Studios' unannounced games, 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: N/A // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage