Hitbox!

HITBOX!

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

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Jun 21, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Summer Game Fest 2023 Catch-Up
In part one of this week's episode, Justin and Peter catch up about the Xbox showcase from Summer Game Fest, Diablo 4's impressive sales numbers, EA splitting into two 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 // Metacritic Roundup games: Layers of Fear, Crash Team Rumble, Aliens: Dark Descent // 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 //
Jun 14, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
2023 Gaming Tier List (So Far)
Justin is away this week! In this week's episode, Justin and Peter put the biggest releases of the year on a tier list! // 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 // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage //
Jun 7, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
BREAKING: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has a story
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter discuss what Arkane Austin really thought about Redfall before its launch, the announcement of Everybody 1 2 Switch, the story for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the Meta Quest 3, Metal Gear Solid Delta's development, 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: Amnesia: The Bunker // 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 //
May 31, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
Lord of the Rings: Gollum might be the worst game of the year
In this week's episode, Justin and Peter discuss the 2023 PlayStation showcase, Alan Wake 2's release date, the glowing reviews for Street Fighter 6 and Diable 4, the terrible reviews for the Lord of the Rings: Gollum, the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, the Last of Us Factions unusual delay, 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: System Shock Remake, Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4 // 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 //
May 24, 2023 · 1 hr 46 min
Overwatch PvE gets canceled and I'm giving up on it
In part one of this week's episode, Justin and Peter discuss Humanity, Overwatch 2's canceled PvE mode, the upcoming PlayStation showcase, Alan Wake 2's leaked release date, the announcement of Mortal Kombat 1, 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: LEGO 2k Drive, Planet of Lana // 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 //
May 17, 2023 · 1 hr 29 min
We Can't Stop Playing Tears of the Kingdom
In part one of this week's episode, Justin and Peter discuss The launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the death of another live service game, the Xbox deal getting through the EU, 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: Humanity, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom // 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 // The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the second biggest Nintendo launch in UK history by Christopher Dring: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-shatters-sales-records-in-the-uk-uk-boxed-charts
May 10, 2023 · 51 min
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Spoilercast
In part two of this week's episode, Justin and Peter discuss all things Star Wars Jedi: Survivor! // 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
May 10, 2023 · 58 min
Phil Spencer talks Redfall
In part one of this week's episode, Justin and Peter discuss Redfall's poor reception and what Phil Spencer head of Xbox had to say about it, Sony's upcoming showcase, 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: Redfall Darkest Dungeon 2 //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
May 3, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
The Force is Strong with This One
Justin and Peter discuss Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the unfavorable Redfall reviews, Xbox being blocked by the UK's CMA, and more! Star Wars Jedi: Survivor conversation 00:32:44 - 01:2: 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: Redfall Honkai Star Rail Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 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
Apr 26, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is HERE
Justin and Peter discuss the success of Dead Island 2, Peter's time with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Horizon Forbidden West: the Burning Shores, how Xbox views HiFi Rush's success, and more! Star Wars Jedi: Survivor conversation 00:47:01 - 01:20:53Follow 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: Advance Wars 1 + 2 Reboot Camp Dead Island 2 Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorMade 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
Apr 19, 2023 · 1 hr 36 min
So, what part of the Tears of the Kingdom trailer made YOU cry?
Justin and Peter discuss the most recent trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Suicide Squad delay, Alan Wake 2's 2023 release date, Final Fantasy XVI, the end of Dreams, and more!Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPodJoin our Discord server!https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3USupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod@peterspittech and @JustinMatkovichMetacritic Roundup games:Minecraft LegendsTh Mageseeker: A League of Legends StoryMade possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers:Dave ParkerJ KnolThe intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here:https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Apr 12, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
Justin takes the Reins
Justin and Peter discuss the rumored PlayStation handheld console, EA's huge February sales, the Super Mario Movie, Resident Evil 4 Remake, and more!Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPodJoin our Discord server!https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3USupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod@peterspittech and @JustinMatkovichMetacritic Roundup games:The Murder of Sonic the HedgehogMade possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers:Dave ParkerJ KnolThe intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here:https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 33 min
For real this time, good-bye E3
Justin and Peter discuss the official death of E3, the new gameplay footage for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the PSVR 2's disappointing sales, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's exciting previews, and more!Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPodJoin our Discord server!https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3USupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod@peterspittech and @JustinMatkovichMetacritic Roundup games:The Last of Us Part 1 (PC Port)DredgeCrime Boss: Rockay CityMade possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers:Dave ParkerJ KnolThe intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here:https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Mar 29, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
Leon, LEON, LEOOOOOON!!
Justin and Peter discuss their final thoughts on HiFi Rush, Tchia, Resident Evil 4 Remake's excellent debut sales week, MultiVersus going offline, Ubisoft's new AI writing tool, Xbox killing its $1 Game Pass Ultimate deal, and more!Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPodJoin our Discord server!https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3USupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod@peterspittech and @JustinMatkovichMetacritic Roundup games:Have a Nice DeathMade possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers:Dave ParkerJ KnolThe intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here:https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Mar 22, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
Our Sauciest Episode Yet!
Justin and Peter discuss Resident Evil 4 Remake's excellent review scores, the troubles of remaking Resident Evil 5, Starfield's ESRB rating, the Persona 5: The Phantom X announcement, Lance Reddick's tragic passing, Forspoken's alleged huge budget, HBO's The Last of Us season 2, and more!Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPodJoin our Discord server!https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3USupport us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod@peterspittech and @JustinMatkovichMetacritic Roundup games:Resident Evil 4 RemakeTchiaTetrisMade possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers:Dave ParkerJ KnolThe intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here:https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage
Mar 15, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min
The One With the Dead Dogs
Justin and Peter discuss Starfield's new release date, Sony allegedly saying it "doesn't care about Call of Duty," Suicide Squad's delay, the Resident Evil 4 Remake demo, the final episode of HBO's The Last of Us 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: Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon 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
Mar 8, 2023 · 1 hr 48 min
Can Microsoft just DO that?
Justin and Peter discuss Microsoft's announcement that Call of Duty will be coming to the Switch, Elden Ring's upcoming DLC, new details surrounding Resident Evil 4 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: Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Destiny 2: Lightfall 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
Mar 1, 2023 · 1 hr 55 min
Is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League the next Marvel's Avengers?
Justin and Peter discuss the February 2023 State of Play, Sons of the Forest's explosive launch, the controversial trailer for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the backdoor Mortal Kombat 12 announcement, the February 2023 Pokemon Presents, 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: Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe Horizon: Call of the Mountain 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
Feb 25, 2023 · 2 hr 3 min
Like a Dragon, Yakuza--wait, what is this game called??
Justin and Peter discuss the reports that Game Pass is bad for game sales, Returnal's poor PC sales, the first draft of God of War Ragnarok, Nintendo's claim that it's working on new Mario games, and more! GOD OF WAR RAGNAROK SPOILERS: 1:25:24 - 1:30:27 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: Like a Dragon: Ishin! Atomic Heart Octopath Traveler 2 Wild Hearts 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
Feb 15, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
Style Savvy returns!
Justin and Peter discuss the 2023 February Nintendo Direct, Style Savvy's return as Fashion Designer, the UK's thoughts on the Activision/Microsoft deal, 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: Metroid Prime Remastered 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