Hitbox!

HITBOX!

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

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Aug 21, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
WTF is a Black Myth: Wukong?
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's thoughts on the Borderlands movie, the controversy surrounding Black Myth: Wukong, the positive buzz surrounding the Silent Hill 2 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: Black Myth: Wukong // 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
Aug 14, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min
Finally a HAPPY Video Game News Story
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Borderlands movie, the return of Tango Gameworks, the problems behind the scenes at Bungie, 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: Borderlands (the movie lol), The Crush House, Deathbound // 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
Aug 7, 2024 · 1 hr 38 min
See You In 2025, Avowed
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Avowed delay, Game Informer shutting its doors, the Bungie layoffs, 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: Steam World Heist 2, World Of Goo 2, Closer The Distance // 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
Jul 31, 2024 · 1 hr 47 min
Welcome to My Clickolding Meltdown
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the video game voice actor strike, Clickolding, Ubisoft's apology, the death of Overwatch 2, 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: Thank Goodness You're Here, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Clickolding // 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
Jul 24, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
We Know Who Emio Is!
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the FTC's response to the Xbox Game Pass changes, the answer to Nintendo's question about who Emio is, the response to EA College Football '25, 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: EA College Football '25, Flintlock: Seige of Dawn, Nintendo World Championship NES Edition // 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
Jul 17, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min
We Played the Concord Beta
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about their time with the Concord Beta, the Switch's long life span, the Bioshock 4 leak, 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: Flock, Anger Foot, Kanitsu-Game: Path of the Goddess, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak // 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
Jul 11, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
Xbox, What Are You DOING?
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Xbox Game Pass price increase, finishing Shadow of the Erdtree, Nintendo's Emio tease, 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: Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail, Zenless Zone Zero, The First Descendant, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD // 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
Jul 3, 2024 · 1 hr 53 min
Episode 200: LIVE @ Chili's
Thanks for everything, Chili's. In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the best games that they've played since starting the podcast 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
Jun 26, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
The Switch Still Has the JUICE
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the recent Nintendo Direct, the drama surrounding Dr. Disrespect, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, 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: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Shadow of the Erdtree // 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
Jun 19, 2024 · 1 hr 36 min
Summer Game Fest 2024 (Part 2 of 2)
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Summer Game Fest 2024 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: Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC // 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
Jun 12, 2024 · 1 hr 59 min
Summer Game Fest 2024 (Part 1 of 2)
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Summer Game Fest 2024, the Xbox showcase, the Ubisoft 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: Destiny 2: The Final Shape // 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
Jun 5, 2024 · 1 hr 47 min
The Summer of Games Kicks Off!
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the 2024 State of Play, Sony's apology to Neil Druckmann, Sony's plans for PS5 and PC releases, 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: Multiversus (again) // 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 29, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min
IGN Scoops Up Gamers Network (Not To Be Confused With GAMURS Group)
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about IGN's purchase of Gamers Network, Black Ops 6, Neil Druckmann's recent statements regarding Naughty Dog's next 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 // Metacritic Roundup games: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door // 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 22, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
Looks Like Call of Duty is Headed to Game Pass
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the rumors that Call of Duty is coming to Game Pass, the PS5 outselling the Xbox Series X and S five to one, Assassin's Creed Shadows, 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: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Ghost of Tsushima (PC) // 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 15, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
Xbox Layoffs Just Keep Getting Worse
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the massive layoffs at Xbox with Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, the layoffs at Square Enix and the company's shifting stategies, PlayStation appointing new leadership, 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: Animal Well, Little Kitty, Big City, Homeworld 3, Cryptmaster // 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 // STEAM GIVEAWAY CODE: G64YH-RLZX7-EKE4?
May 9, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min
You GOTTA Play Animal Well
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the entire Helldivers 2 PSN kerfuffle, Peter's time with Animal Well, the evidence pointing toward a Horizon Zero Dawn 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: Endless Ocean Luminous, Hades 2, Indica // 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 1, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
The Stellar Blade Episode
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the controversy surrounding Stellar Blade, Larian's new IPs, Housemarque's teased Returnal content, 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: Another Crab's Treasure, Stellar Blade // 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 24, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Embracer Group and Friends (Derogatory)
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Embracer Group splitting into three companies, the recent Nintendo Indie World showcase, Justin's extended thoughts on the Fallout show, 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: Life Eater, Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes, Tales of Kenzera: Zau // 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 17, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min
RIP Dead Space, You Were Taken Too Soon
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Justin's thoughts on the Fallout TV show, Children of the Sun, the rumors surrounding the death of the Dead Space 2 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: Fallout // 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 10, 2024 · 1 hr 37 min
Star Wars Outlaws: Exactly What We Thought
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the ending of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's ending, the trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, Deck Nine and the fraught development of Life Is Strange True Colors, the current trend in the age of the games people are playing, 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: Children of the Sun, Botany Manor // 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