Ep. 181 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 & Xbox Handheld Resurfaces

Send us Fan MailOn Spectator Mode Podcast Episode 181, we dive into the latest gaming buzz, starting with our impressions of the Mechabreak demo and what it brings to the mech genre. We then shred into the exciting reveal of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake before discussing our thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds. The hardware talk heats up with news of an Xbox handheld (again), and we celebrate Chrono Trigger’s 30th anniversary by reflecting on its RPG legacy. Finally, we explore whether PC gaming in the living room has hit its stride.For our roundtable, we debate if playing Death Stranding 1 is necessary before diving into the sequel and question whether Xbox’s acquisition of Activision was worth it. With hot takes, nostalgia, and industry insights, this episode is packed with gaming goodness you won’t want to miss!Hosts:Keith MitchellScott AdamsKevin KellyTimestamps:00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Games we played / stuff we watched20:43 - Mechabreak demo impressions29:26 - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake revealed36:48 - Thoughts on Monster Hunter Wilds so far44:29 - Xbox handheld is a thing again54:40 - Chrono Trigger 30th anniversary01:01:00 - PC gaming in the living room hits prime time01:06:42 - Roundtable discussions01:07:16 - Do you need to play Death Stranding 1 before 2 01:11:54 - Xbox purchasing Activision pointless 01:16:38 - OutroSupport the showYou can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you!Apple PodcastsYouTubeSpotifyAmazon Music