Hitbox!

HITBOX!

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

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Apr 3, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
Wait, the Hollow Knight news wasn't an April Fool's prank?
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Dragon's Dogma 2, Hollow Knight Silksong's store listings, the leaked images of the all-digital Xbox Series X, 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: Pepper Grinder, Open Roads // 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 27, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
Larian Studios is Moving On!
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Larian moving on from Baldur's Gate, a possible GTA 6 delay, Xbox's "flatlining" European sales, 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: Rise of the Ronin, Dragon's Dogma 2, South Park Snow Day!, Princess Peach Showtime, Alone in the Dark // 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 20, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
Hello PS5 Pro, What Do You Bring to the Table?
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the leaked PS5 Pro specs, Sony halting PSVR2 production, Summer Game Fest's date, 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
Mar 13, 2024 · 1 hr 41 min
WB Just Never Seems to Learn
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Sweet Baby Inc. harassment campaign, Multiversus' return, WB's newfound focus on live-service games, the death of Rooster Teeth, the Mario Day 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 games: WWE 2k24, Unicorn Overlord // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, 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 // Sweet Baby Inc. Doesn’t Do What Some Gamers Think It Does by Alyssa Mercante: https://kotaku.com/sweet-baby-inc-consulting-games-alan-wake-2-dei-1851312428
Mar 6, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
Please, no more video game people running for office
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Justin's thoughts on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, EA canceling Respawn's Star Wars FPS, the new game in the Titanfall universe that ISN'T Titanfall 3, Ninteno shutting down Yuzu, Martin O'Donnell's announcement of his congressional run, 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 Outlast Trials // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, 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 28, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
HITBOX Episode 182 Abridged TM
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the newly formed IGN union, Nintendo's partner showcase, the February Pokemon Presents, the recent round of PlayStation 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: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, 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 21, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
A Week of Boring Games Industry Business Updates
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Helldivers 2, Xbox's future business plans, the new rumored Switch 2 release date, Sony saying that no new major PlayStation installments are coming this year, 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: Skull and Bones, Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Remake // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, 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 14, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
Show Me the Skull and Bones Reviews, You Cowards
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about all of the hot new game releases from this week, Xbox's plans of possibly discontinuing its hardware, Disney's huge investment into Epic 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: Ultros, Helldivers 2, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, FoamStars // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, 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 7, 2024 · 1 hr 50 min
Xbox Might Be Killing It's Exclusivity
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's thoughts on Silent Hill: The Short Message and Persona 3 Reload, Xbox's exclusivity plans, this week's State of 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 // Metacritic Roundup games: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Persona 3 Reload, Silent Hill: The Short Message // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, 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 24, 2024 · 1 hr 33 min
Palworld Lit the World on Fire
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Ubisoft's thoughts on digital ownership, the Palworld discourse, the Riot layoffs, Xbox's Developer 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: The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, Tekken 8, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, 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 17, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min
'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' is a Terrible Name, I'm Sorry
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the disappointing Suicide Squad previews, the leaks surrounding Machine Games' Indiana Jones game, the Switch 2's possible release day, 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: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, 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 10, 2024 · 1 hr 31 min
Ubisoft Decides to Embrace AI
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the rumors that HIFI Rush will be coming to the Switch, Ubisoft using AI to create NPCs, the controversy surrounding Infestation 88, 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: Dave Parker, 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 3, 2024 · 2 hr 33 min
GOTY 2023
We didn't start the HITBOX // In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about their favorite games of 2023 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: Dave Parker, 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 // Insomniac hack discussion 00:53:43 - 01:17:54
Dec 27, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
The One Where We Get on a Soap Box
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Insomniac hacks and their fallout, Ubisoft's attempted hack, Bobby Kotick leaving Activision, 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: Dave Parker, J Knol, GKS // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage // Insomniac hack discussion 00:53:43 - 01:17:54
Dec 20, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
The Death of E3 (For Real This Time)
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the final nail in the coffin for E3, Naughty Dog killing the upcoming Last of Us multiplayer game, Justin's thoughts on Alan Wake, 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: Asgard's Wrath 2, God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, J Knol, GKS // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage //
Dec 13, 2023 · 1 hr 51 min
Peter Went to The Game Awards 2023!
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's experience going to the Game Awards live in LA, the disastrous launch of The Day Before, 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: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, J Knol, GKS // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage //
Dec 6, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
The GTA 6 Trailer is FINALLY Here
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Lethal Company, the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, more Resident Evil remakes, 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: None! // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, J Knol, GKS // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage //
Nov 29, 2023 · 1 hr 50 min
Predictions for The Game Awards 2023
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Justin's thoughts on Resident Evil 4 Remake, Bloober Team's apology for the lack of Silent Hill 2 news, their picks for the big categories at The Game Awards, 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: None! // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, J Knol, GKS // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage //
Nov 22, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
Everyone Say Good-bye to the KOTOR Remake
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the announcement of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, the death of the KOTOR Remake, WB's insistence that its Wonder Woman game is not a live service 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: Persona 5 Tactica, Super Mario RPG // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, J Knol, GKS // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage //
Nov 15, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
There's a Live-Action Zelda Movie Coming, and THAT is a Threat
This is Miyamoto. In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk the Game Awards nominees, the incoming GTA 6 trailer, the live-action Zelda 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 // Metacritic Roundup games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, J Knol, GKS // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage //