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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Xbox Might Be Killing It's Exclusivity 07.02.2024 1:50:12

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 Roundu...

Palworld Lit the World on Fire 24.01.2024 1:33:40

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...

'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' is a Terrible Name, I'm Sorry 17.01.2024 1:29:13

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 // Metacri...

Ubisoft Decides to Embrace AI 10.01.2024 1:31:15

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...

GOTY 2023 03.01.2024 2:33:27

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 Patre...

The One Where We Get on a Soap Box 27.12.2023 1:38:35

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...

The Death of E3 (For Real This Time) 20.12.2023 1:43:17

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 R...

Peter Went to The Game Awards 2023! 13.12.2023 1:51:42

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...

The GTA 6 Trailer is FINALLY Here 06.12.2023 1:30:33

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 D...

Predictions for The Game Awards 2023 29.11.2023 1:50:53

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 @Jus...

Everyone Say Good-bye to the KOTOR Remake 22.11.2023 1:32:00

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 @Justin...

There's a Live-Action Zelda Movie Coming, and THAT is a Threat 15.11.2023 1:41:34

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 W...

Microsoft is Embracing AI (Everyone Disliked That) 08.11.2023 1:36:50

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Microsoft using AI in game development, PlayStation ditching Twitter integration, Epic Games saying that the Epic Games Store is still not profitable, 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 @JustinMatko...

Spider-Man 2 SPOILERCAST 01.11.2023 51:27

SPOILERS!! In part two of this week's episode, Justin and Peter discuss all things Spider-Man 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 // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: Dave Parker, J Knol // The intro and outro of...

Alan Wake 2 is HERE and I'm LIVING 01.11.2023 1:02:40

In part one of this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the launch of Alan Wake 2, Xbox axing its third-party controller support, Sony's mass 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: Alan Wake...

I couldn't Plat Rise of Kong 25.10.2023 1:37:38

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the record-breaking sales of Spider-Man 2, Peter's thoughts on Skull Island: Rise of Kong, Nintendo's thoughts on unions, the first dog speedrunner, 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 @JustinMatkovi...

The Xbox Activision Blizzard merger FINALLY goes through 18.10.2023 1:35:31

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Xbox Activision Blizzard merger being finalized, Bobby Kotick's exit from Activision Blizzard, Pete Hine's retirement, the end of Best Buy's physical media, 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 @J...

Say 'Hello' to the PS5 Slim 11.10.2023 1:42:38

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the announcement of the PS5 Slim, the leaks surrounding the Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, Redfall's attempted return, 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:...

Where Did All the KOTOR Go? 04.10.2023 1:34:55

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Jim Ryan stepping down from his role at PlayStation, the mysterious disappearance of the KOTOR Remake trailer, Epic Games' massive 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 // Met...

The Biggest Xbox Leak of All Time 27.09.2023 1:33:03

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the HUGE Xbox leak, the rumored new Xbox Series X variant, how to get free PlayStation 5 games, the future of Striking Distance 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 // Metacr...

Surprise! A Nintendo Direct/State of Play Double Feature! 20.09.2023 1:30:48

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the September Nintendo Direct, the September PlayStation State of Play, the Unity download fee fiasco, Square Enix's stock price dropping, 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 // Meta...

I absolutely can't with Jiminy Cricket in Lies of P 13.09.2023 1:37:17

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about their first impressions of Starfield, Peter's review of Lies of P, the lack of Tears of the Kingdom DLC, 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: Fae Farm, Et...

1,909 days after being announced, Starfield is finally here 06.09.2023 1:28:27

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Starfield reviews, the PS Plus price increase, the Mario Wonder 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: Starfield // Made possible by our wonderful D...

Justin is all in on the PlayStation Portal 30.08.2023 1:33:35

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the PlayStation Portal announcement, the biggest Gamescom news, Baldur's Gate 3 coming to Xbox Series X and S, 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: Immort...

The Great Starfield Menu Debate 23.08.2023 1:34:20

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the death of the Xbox 360 store, Charles Martinet moving on from voicing Mario, the Starfield start menu controversy, 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:...