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    Death Stranding Feels Like A Game About Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 70:57


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's time playing Death Stranding for the first time, PlayStation tip-toeing around tariffs, a potential BioShock 4 announcement, 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 Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Last of Us Season 2: Convergence SPOILERCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 66:11


    Justin and Peter talk spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 7: Convergence! Beware spoilers for the episode AND The Last of Us Part 2.

    A Bad Week For PlayStation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 91:51


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Marathon stealing artwork, the potential price increase of the PS5, AI Darth Vader, Peter's Bloodborne Platinum attempt, 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: N/A // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Last of Us Season 2: The Price SPOILERCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 55:23


    Justin and Peter talk spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 6: The Price! Beware spoilers for the episode AND The Last of Us Part 2.

    RIP Giant Bomb, Welcome Back Giant Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 72:47


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about PlayStation's newest studio, Giant Bomb being saved, the new GTA 6 trailer, 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: Doom: The Dark Ages, despelote // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Last of us Season 2: Feel Her Love SPOILERCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 61:40


    Justin and Peter talk spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 5: Feel Her Love! Beware spoilers for the episode AND The Last of Us Part 2.

    Xbox Prices Are Going Up, Who's Next?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 92:23


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Xbox increasing the prices of its hardware, Gears of War coming to PlayStation, the layoffs at Respawn Entertainment, the layoffs at Giant Bomb and Polygon, 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: N/A // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Last of Us Season 2: Day One SPOILERCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 43:42


    Justin and Peter talk spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 3: Day One! Beware spoilers for the episode AND The Last of Us Part 2.

    We Pre-Ordered The Switch 2, But At What Cost? (Roughly $500)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 77:02


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Oblivion Remastered, the fan response to Clair Obscur, Switch 2 pre-orders, 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: Until Dawn, Days Gone Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Oblivion Remastered // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Last of Us Season 2: The Path SPOILERCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 55:48


    Justin and Peter talk spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 3: The Path! Beware spoilers for the episode AND The Last of Us Part 2.

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 82:51


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the Switch 2 preorders, 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: N/A // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Last of Us Season 2: Through the Valley SPOILERCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 65:21


    Justin and Peter talk spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 1: Future Days! Beware spoilers for the episode AND The Last of Us Part 2.

    Calm Down, Everyone, Marathon Looks Fine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 74:50


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about our first look at Marathon, the PS5 price hike, Respawn's slate of upcoming 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 // Metacritic Roundup: The Last of Us Season 2, Blue Prince // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Last of Us Season 2: Future Days SPOILERCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 37:54


    Justin and Peter talk spoilers for The Last of Us season 2 episode 1: Future Days! Beware spoilers for the episode AND The Last of Us Part 2.

    The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 98:25


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about their extended thoughts on the Switch 2 reveal 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 @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: South of Midnight // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Final Nintendo Direct (For the Original Switch)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 99:39


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's time with Assassin's Creed Shadows, the Split Fiction lazer hell level, the final 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 @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup: Atomfall // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Charli Xenoblade Chronicles X

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 86:07


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, Justin's thoughts on Xenoblade Chronicles X, Game Informer coming back to life, 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: Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xenoblade Chronicles X // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    We Love Wanderstop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 105:33


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the rumored Oblivion UE5 remake, Saudi Arabia's purchase of Pokemon Go, their thoughts on Wanderstop, 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: Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Power of an Xbox, In the Palm of My Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 100:34


    We're back! In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the rumors surrounding the Xbox handheld console, the new Death Stranding trailer, Peter's thoughts on Split Fiction, 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: Wanderstop, Split Fiction // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Justin is Wowed By Avowed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 86:00


    We're back! In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the closure of Monolith Studios, the February PlayStation Direct, the Pokemon 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: Avowed, Monster Hunter Wilds, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    PSN Dies and Is Reborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 77:47


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the PSN outage, GTA 6's 2025 release date, new Arkham 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 // Metacritic Roundup games: Civilization 7, Rift of the Necrodancer // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Bloodborne Remaster? For Real This Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 88:13


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the potential Bloodborne remake/remaster, the future of BioWare following its layoffs, Peter's review of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, 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: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Hello Kitty Island Adventure // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Starfield is Coming to PS5 *Pretends to Be Shocked*

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 95:36


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the tough times at Ubisoft and EA, revisiting older shooters, Xbox's current direction, 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: Ninja Gaiden 2 Black // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    That's the Switch 2!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 90:41


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Switch hardware reveal, Sony canceling Bluepoint Games and Bend Studios' unannounced 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 // Metacritic Roundup games: N/A // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    HITBOX is Back, Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 111:59


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Switch hardware reveal rumors, Assassin's Creed Shadows being delayed, the 2025 HITBOX game of the 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 @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup games: Dynasty Warriors: Origins // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    HITBOX 2024 GOTY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 145:10


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the best games of 2024! // 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: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    THE LAST ONE OF 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 92:34


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about EA passing on Dead Space 4, Sony buying more of Kadokawa, the games coming out in 2025, 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 Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Game Awards 2024 Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 104:19


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about The Game Awards 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: Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 94:50


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, 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: Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Where Did All the News Go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 91:28


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the best-scoring games of the 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 @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup games: Infinity Nikki // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Goodbye Yoshida!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 103:41


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the rumors surrounding Sony's potential acquisition of Fromsoftware, Shuhei Yoshida's departure from PlayStation, the Golden Joysitck results, 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: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, STALKER 2 // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Game Awards 2024 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 105:22


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about their predictions for the winners of the 2024 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 @JustinMatkovich // Metacritic Roundup games: LEGO Horizon Adventures, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The One With Kanitsu-Gami Path of the Goddess

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 91:09


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's thoughts on Kanitsu-Gami Path of the Goddess, the launch of the PS5 Pro, Death Stranding's Xbox launch, 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: PS5 Pro, Rise of the Golden Idol, Tetris Forever // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Pretty Soon, There Won't Be Enough Studios to Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 89:02


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Justin's thoughts on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the closure of Firewalk Studios, the Xenoblade Chronicles X remaster, 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: Slitterhead, Mario & Luigi Brothership // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Too Many RPGs, Too Little Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 87:35


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Justin's thoughts on Metaphor ReFantazio, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Netflix Games' studio closure, 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 Black Ops 6, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Bloober Is DONE Making Sh*tty Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 87:03


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about FBC: Firebreak, the Xbox Partner Showcase, Bloober Team's evolution, Insomniac canceling Spider-Man 2 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: Fear the Spotlight, Mario Party Jamboree, Sonic X Shadow Generations // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Nintendo Announces New Hardware!! It's Not the Switch 2!! We're in Hell!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 95:13


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's review of the Silent Hill 2 remake, Justin's distaste for Astro Bot, Nintendo's new hardware, 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: Neva // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Peter Played 25 Hours of Metaphor ReFantazio and All He Got Was This Stupid Shirt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 96:58


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's review of Metaphor: Refantazio, the surprising Silent Hill 2 remake reviews, 343 Industries' new vision for Halo, 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: Silent Hill 2 remake, Until Dawn remake, Dragon Ball Z: Sparking! Zero, Starfield: Shattered Space, Metaphor Refantazio // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Ghost of TWOshima

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 95:37


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's review of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the Ghost of Yotei reveal, the September State of Play, the Assassin's Creed Shadows 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: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Wait, Concord Cost HOW Much??

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 96:55


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Concord's (alleged) massive budget, Nintendo's lawsuit against Pocketpair, the Horizon Zero Dawn remaster rumors, 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: Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, The Plucky Squire, Enotria: The Last Song // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Hello, PS5 Pro (Said like "Hello, Newman" from Seinfeld)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 94:18


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the reveal of the PS5 Pro, Annapurna Interactive's staff resigning, the tumultuous future of Bungie, 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: UFO50, Funko Fusion, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Boys Had Their Fun With Erdtree, Now It's the Men's Turn With Astro Bot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 88:55


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the crazy high Astro Bot review scores, Xbox's lack of support for third-party publishers, the incoming PS5 Pro announcement, 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: Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, Astro Bot // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    CONCORD, NO, GET BACK OFF THE LEDGE, YOU HAVE SO MUCH TO LIVE FOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 84:30


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the death of Concord, Remedy's announcement of who's publishing Control 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: Visions of Mana, The Casting of Frank Stone // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    The Terrible Hand Concord Was Dealt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 75:19


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Concord's disastrous launch, Black Myth: Wukong's surprising popularity, the reviews for Star Wars: Outlaws, 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: Star Wars: Outlaws, Concord // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    WTF is a Black Myth: Wukong?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 93:33


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about Peter's thoughts on the Borderlands movie, the controversy surrounding Black Myth: Wukong, the positive buzz surrounding the Silent Hill 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 games: Black Myth: Wukong // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Finally a HAPPY Video Game News Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 94:15


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Borderlands movie, the return of Tango Gameworks, the problems behind the scenes at Bungie, 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: Borderlands (the movie lol), The Crush House, Deathbound // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    See You In 2025, Avowed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 98:34


    In this week's episode, Justin and Peter talk about the Avowed delay, Game Informer shutting its doors, the Bungie 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: Steam World Heist 2, World Of Goo 2, Closer The Distance // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Welcome to My Clickolding Meltdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 107:13


    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 Here, Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure, Clickolding // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    We Know Who Emio Is!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 92:42


    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 // Metacritic Roundup games: EA College Football '25, Flintlock: Seige of Dawn, Nintendo World Championship NES Edition // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    We Played the Concord Beta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 94:29


    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: Path of the Goddess, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

    Xbox, What Are You DOING?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 96:43


    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 Dawntrail, Zenless Zone Zero, The First Descendant, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD // Made possible by our wonderful Deluxe Podcast Patreon producers: J Knol, GKS, Josh Durham // The intro and outro of Hitbox! is by ali_ontheguitar, check out their work right here: https://www.fiverr.com/aliontheguitar?source=gigpage

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