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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Welcome to My Clickolding Meltdown 31.07.2024 1:47:13

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 He...

We Know Who Emio Is! 24.07.2024 1:32:42

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 //...

We Played the Concord Beta 17.07.2024 1:34:29

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:...

Xbox, What Are You DOING? 11.07.2024 1:36:43

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 Dawntrai...

Episode 200: LIVE @ Chili's 03.07.2024 1:53:35

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...

The Switch Still Has the JUICE 26.06.2024 1:39:44

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 Tens...

Summer Game Fest 2024 (Part 2 of 2) 19.06.2024 1:36:30

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 produce...

Summer Game Fest 2024 (Part 1 of 2) 12.06.2024 1:59:05

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 wond...

The Summer of Games Kicks Off! 05.06.2024 1:47:05

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) /...

IGN Scoops Up Gamers Network (Not To Be Confused With GAMURS Group) 29.05.2024 1:34:05

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:...

Looks Like Call of Duty is Headed to Game Pass 22.05.2024 1:39:45

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 // Metacrit...

Xbox Layoffs Just Keep Getting Worse 15.05.2024 1:39:33

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 // @peterspit...

You GOTTA Play Animal Well 09.05.2024 1:40:44

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 Round...

The Stellar Blade Episode 01.05.2024 1:35:49

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 Tr...

Embracer Group and Friends (Derogatory) 24.04.2024 1:27:42

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 // Metacr...

RIP Dead Space, You Were Taken Too Soon 17.04.2024 1:34:43

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...

Star Wars Outlaws: Exactly What We Thought 10.04.2024 1:37:49

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: http...

Wait, the Hollow Knight news wasn't an April Fool's prank? 03.04.2024 1:35:29

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...

Larian Studios is Moving On! 27.03.2024 1:39:40

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, D...

Hello PS5 Pro, What Do You Bring to the Table? 20.03.2024 1:28:24

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 wonderf...

WB Just Never Seems to Learn 13.03.2024 1:41:39

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 @...

Please, no more video game people running for office 06.03.2024 1:27:30

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 u...

HITBOX Episode 182 Abridged TM 28.02.2024 1:05:41

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 Rou...

A Week of Boring Games Industry Business Updates 21.02.2024 1:35:01

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 @Ju...

Show Me the Skull and Bones Reviews, You Cowards 14.02.2024 1:28:28

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 //...