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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Is that a PS5 Slim I see? 16.08.2023 1:28:41

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the new release date for Assassin's Creed Mirage, Overwatch 2's overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews, the leaked video of the PS5 Slim, Baldur's Gate 3's incredible review scores, and more! // Follow us on Twitter @HitboxPod // Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/unmGxETX3U // Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod // @...

Should we be playing Baldur's Gate 3? 09.08.2023 1:40:24

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Red Dead Redemption port, Square Enix's disappointment in FF16's sales, Joel and Ellie's unconventional 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: B...

Turns out Pikmin 4 is excellent 02.08.2023 2:00:01

We're back!! In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the death of Xbox Live Gold, Assassin's Creed Mirage's length, Pikmin 4, and more! // Final Fantasy 16 Spoilers: 54:09 - 01:12:42 // 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...

Microsoft leaks Sony hardware 12.07.2023 1:37:58

We'll be back on August 2nd! In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Microsoft leaking the PS5 Slim, Nintendo leaking its own new hardware, troubles with AI "voice acting," 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...

Sony needs a better black marker 05.07.2023 1:28:39

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Sony's attempt at redacting information, the possibility of an Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake, the Annapurna Interactive 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 // Metacrit...

Final Fantasy 16 Impressions and Microsoft Goes to Court 28.06.2023 1:43:54

In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about their impressions of Harmony: The Fall of Reverie and Final Fantasy 16 as well as talking about the FTC cases against Microsoft and the Nintendo 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 @JustinMatk...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom SPOILERCAST 21.06.2023 49:12

In part two of this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk all things The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!! // 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...

Summer Game Fest 2023 Catch-Up 21.06.2023 1:14:55

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...

2023 Gaming Tier List (So Far) 14.06.2023 1:28:07

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 Patreo...

BREAKING: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has a story 07.06.2023 1:29:06

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.patreo...

Lord of the Rings: Gollum might be the worst game of the year 31.05.2023 1:38:38

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 // Suppo...

Overwatch PvE gets canceled and I'm giving up on it 24.05.2023 1:46:30

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 @Jus...

We Can't Stop Playing Tears of the Kingdom 17.05.2023 1:29:52

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 //...

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Spoilercast 10.05.2023 51:59

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...

Phil Spencer talks Redfall 10.05.2023 58:24

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: Redf...

The Force is Strong with This One 03.05.2023 1:34:26

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 H...

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is HERE 26.04.2023 1:41:18

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 @peterspit...

So, what part of the Tears of the Kingdom trailer made YOU cry? 19.04.2023 1:36:42

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/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovichMetacritic Roundup g...

Justin takes the Reins 12.04.2023 1:37:24

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/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovichMetacritic Roundup games:The Murder of Sonic the HedgehogMade possible b...

For real this time, good-bye E3 05.04.2023 1:33:02

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/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @JustinMatkovichMetacriti...

Leon, LEON, LEOOOOOON!! 29.03.2023 1:37:34

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/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hitboxpod @peterspittech and @Just...

Our Sauciest Episode Yet! 22.03.2023 1:24:40

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/unmGxETX3U Support us on Patreon!...

The One With the Dead Dogs 15.03.2023 1:49:01

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 @JustinM...

Can Microsoft just DO that? 08.03.2023 1:48:52

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 Fal...

Is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League the next Marvel's Avengers? 01.03.2023 1:55:55

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...