HITBOX!

Hitbox!

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

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Our Predictions for The Game Awards 2025 10.12.2025 1:40:36

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about their predictions for the Game Awards and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast...

Control: Resonant and What's Coming For The Game Awards 03.12.2025 1:10:59

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Marvel Cosmic Invasion, the Steam Machine's potential price, Control: Resonant, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Marvel Cosmic Invasion // Made...

It's Thanksgiving, This is an Episode About Kpop: Demon Hunters 27.11.2025 1:02:46

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Kpop: Demon Hunters, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Kirby Air Riders // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Kno...

Our First Look at the Zelda Movie 19.11.2025 1:11:10

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, the new Horizon MMO, the official images of the Zelda movie, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: SpongeB...

Attempting to Navigate the World of GenAI in Video Games 12.11.2025 1:17:58

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the ARC Raiders genAI controversy, Ghost of Yotei's sales, the sucess of the PlayStation Portal, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Hyrule Warrior...

Wait, Is ARC Raiders Really Good? 05.11.2025 1:29:08

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's thoughts on ARC Raiders, Rockstar's union-busting, Animal Crossing New Horizon's Switch 2 update, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: ARC R...

Hard To Imagine What Microsoft Could Do Worse Right Now 29.10.2025 1:34:13

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about their thoughts on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, EA's AI woes, Microsoft's endless embarrassments, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Powerwash Simulator 2...

I Can't Believe I Like a Pokemon Game 23.10.2025 1:03:28

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's thoughts on Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Xbox's decision to increase the cost of its dev kits, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Vampire: The Ma...

The Best Assassin's Creed Game Might Have Been Canceled 15.10.2025 1:33:28

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Battlefield 6 reviews, the canceled Assassin's Creed game, Xboxes potentially being pulled from shelves, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Little...

Xbox Burns It All to the Ground 08.10.2025 1:18:38

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Xbox Game Pass' price increase, Justin finishing Silksong, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // 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...

I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT THE MIDDLE EAST TO SAY MUCH ABOUT EA 01.10.2025 1:22:19

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's more in-depth thought on Ghost of Yotei, EA's sale to Saudi Arabia, the reveal of the ROG Xbox Ally X price, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Rou...

Ghost of Yotei Review and Xbox's Second Price Increase in 2025 25.09.2025 48:51

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Hollow Knight: Silksong, Xbox's price increases, Peter's review of Ghost of Yotei, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Hollow Knight: Silksong // M...

A BANGER of a Nintendo Direct 17.09.2025 1:33:48

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Borderlands 4 and Randy Pitchford's meltdown, PlayStation sales numbers, the recent Nintendo Direct and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Borderlands...

Hollow Knight Silksong and Borderlands 4 11.09.2025 1:20:38

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Justin's review of Hollow Knight Silksong, Peter's review of Borderlands 4, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Hollow Knight Silksong, Cronos: The...

What Does the PS6 Even Mean? 03.09.2025 1:38:13

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about K-Pop Demon Hunters, Hollow Knight: Silksong's upcoming release, the leaked PS6 specs, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Lost Soul Aside, Hell Is...

Shocker: They Raised the Price of the PS5 27.08.2025 1:34:56

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the increased PS5 prices, the Hollow Knight release news, the Kirby Air Riders Direct, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Shinobi: Art of Vengeanc...

Peter Played Donkey Kong Bananza! 20.08.2025 1:35:33

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's review of Donkey Kong Bananza, Justin's review of Dead Take, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Sword of the Sea // Made possible by our w...

Xbox Cancels ANOTHER Game 13.08.2025 1:38:34

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's review of TMNT: Tactical Takedown, the ending of Donkey Kong Bananza, Xbox shutting down Contraband, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: De...

Nintendo Raises Switch Prices 06.08.2025 1:18:48

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Nintendo Partner Showcase, the Switch price increase, the leaded Xbox handheld prices, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Time Flies // Made p...

The Outer Worlds 2 Goes On Sale (It's Not Out Yet) 30.07.2025 1:32:26

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Sony suing Tencent, the price drop for The Outer Worlds 2, Wheel World's disappointing performance, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Wheel World...

Justin Played Donkey Kong Bananza 23.07.2025 1:33:39

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Justin's review of Donkey Kong Bananza, all the indie games Peter played this week, the ridiculous expectations for GTA 6, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacrit...

Krafton, What Was That..? 16.07.2025 1:29:13

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Forza Horizon 5's success on the PS5, the weird dirty laundry Krafton aired out this week, the Ghost of Yotei State of Play, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacr...

Microsoft Continues To Shoot Itself In The Foot 09.07.2025 1:37:43

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peak, the major Microsoft layoffs, Game Pass' profitability, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 // Made possible by our...

WTF Is Going On With The Alters? 02.07.2025 1:41:02

Death Stranding 2 spoilers 33:22 - 58:21 In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Death Stranding 2, Peak, The Alters' use of AI, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Peak // Made possible...

Peter Played Death Standing 2: On the Beach 25.06.2025 1:33:56

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's review in progress of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the Marathon delay, new Silent Hill remakes, and more! // Follow us on BlueSky @HitboxPod.bsky.social // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Dea...