🎮 This Week on Hitbox: Episode 8 – Stardew Valley & Dragon's Dogma 2! 🎙️

Prepare your potions and sharpen your swords because this week’s episode of Hitbox is packed with nostalgia, hot takes, and wild ideas! Here’s what’s coming up:

🌾 Segment 1 – Flashback: Stardew Valley
Sky and Josh dive into the cozy chaos of Stardew Valley! From epic farm builds to hilarious town drama, they reminisce about their most memorable moments in one of gaming’s most beloved indies.

🐉 Segment 2 – Video Game Spotlight: Dragon's Dogma 2
It’s time to take on mythical beasts! Josh and Sky share their first impressions of Dragon's Dogma 2. How does it stack up to the original, and what’s their verdict on the 1-to-10 scale? The results may surprise you!

🎥 Segment 3 – What Anime Would Make a Great Open-World RPG?
Naruto? One Piece? Attack on Titan? Sky and Josh brainstorm which anime deserves the open-world RPG treatment—and how it could redefine gaming.

🔔 Don’t miss Episode 8 of Hitbox! Tune in for the latest gaming deep dives, outrageous opinions, and plenty of laughs. Available now wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧

Game on! 🎮

IT'S CHAMPIONSHIP HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TIME!

Shawn and Deryl recap last week's regional games and PREVIEW this weekend's exciting action in Raleigh and Chapel Hill!

0:00 Intro
1:43 Rewind
12:54 Players of the Week
16:03 Marquee Matchups
36:50 Quick Picks

GRIT & GRIND REWIND
Rolesville vs Cardinal Gibbons
Wilson Prep vs Tarboro
Jacksonville vs Seventy-First

GRIT PLAYER OF THE WEEK
GRIND PLAYER OF THE WEEK

State Championships MARQUEE GAMES OF THE WEEK
Friday night 4A 5 Rolesville vs 1 Grimsley
Saturday 3A Seventy-First vs West Charlotte
Saturday 1A Corvian Community vs Tarboro
Saturday 2A Northeastern vs Monroe

QUICK PICKS
Rolesville vs Grimsley
Seventy-First vs West Charlotte
Tarboro vs Corvian Community
Northeastern vs Monroe

Segment 1: Flashback – Video Game Awards 2024 Results
In this segment, the hosts dive into the results of the 2024 Video
Game Awards. They discuss the major winners, surprises, and any snubs
that stood out. From Game of the Year to Best Narrative, the hosts
break down key categories and share their thoughts on the awards,
reflecting on the standout moments and the games that truly made an
impact this year.

Segment 2: Video Game Spotlight – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The spotlight shifts to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a new game
in the beloved action-adventure franchise. The hosts explore the
game’s narrative, gameplay mechanics, and the experience of playing as
the iconic archaeologist. They analyze how the game balances classic
Indy charm with fresh ideas and discuss whether it lives up to the
legacy of previous titles in the series.

Segment 3: Favorite Games We’ve Gotten for Christmas
In this heartfelt segment, the hosts reminisce about the video games
they've received as Christmas gifts over the years. They share
personal stories about the impact these games had on their gaming
journeys, from childhood favorites to recent surprises. It’s a fun,
nostalgic look at how gaming has been part of their holiday
traditions.

Only a few teams Remain!
WHO WILL MOVE ON TO THE REGIONALS??

GRIT & GRIND REWIND
(48) 71st vs ( 7)J H Rose
(21) Kinston vs (48) Whiteville
(50) Tarboro vs (0) Pender
(36) Wilson Prep vs (17) Lakewood

Grit and Grind Prime Time Game of the Week
(49) Rolesville vs (6) Cleveland

GRIT PLAYER OF THE WEEK
GRIND PLAYER OF THE WEEK

MARQUEE GAMES OF THE WEEK
2A #2 Whiteville Pack vs #1 Northeastern Eagles
4A #5 Rolesville vs #2 Cardinal Gibbons
1A #3 WPA vs #1 Tarboro
Coaches Corner

PRIME TIME GAME OF THE WEEK
#12 Jacksonville Cardinals vs #2 71st Falcons
Coaches Corner

Gamers, it's time to LEVEL UP!

Get ready for an electrifying episode of The Hitbox — your ultimate
destination for all things gaming, hosted by your dynamic duo, Sky and
Josh!

This week, we’re dialing up the hype as we drop our bold predictions
for the 2024 Video Game Awards! Who’s taking home Game of the
Year? Which surprise reveals will have us shouting "NO WAY!" at our
screens? We’ve got theories, hot takes, and maybe even a little
friendly debate.
Plus, we’ll shine a spotlight on the highly-anticipated Marvel
Rivals — will it be a future award contender or just another face in
the crowd? You’ll want to hear our thoughts on this one.

And don’t miss the moment where Sky gets put to the test in the Video
Game Awards Trivia Challenge! Will he crush it or get KO’d? Tune in
to find out!
New episode drops the 16th of December — don’t miss it! Follow The
Hitbox on your favorite podcast app and be part of the conversation.
Predictions, hot takes, and gaming glory await.
The Hitbox Podcast — where every episode is a critical hit!

GRIT & GRIND REWIND of Round 3! 2:00
(44) Rolesville vs (6) Richmond
(20) Kinston vs (9) Ayden Grifton
(71) Tarboro vs (0) Warren County

Players of The Week: 12:25
GRIT PLAYER OF THE WEEK
GRIND PLAYER OF THE WEEK

ROUND 4 PREVIEWS!

MARQUEE GAMES OF THE WEEK 15:45
1A #3 Wilson Prep vs #10 Lakewood
2A #1 Northeastern vs #12 James Kenan
3A #30 JH Rose vs #2 71st

Interview with JH Rose head coach Will Bland 22:50

PRIME TIME GAME OF THE WEEK 31:50
#5 Rolesville vs #1 Cleveland

Interview with Rolesville head coach Ranier Rackley

QUICK PICKS 42:00

🎮 This Week on Hitbox: Episode 5 – Tekken 8 and Balatro! 🎙️

🔥 Buckle up, gamers! We’ve got an action-packed episode of Hitbox you don’t want to miss! Here’s the rundown:

🎭 Segment 1 – Tekken 8 and DLC Deep Dive
Sky steps into the ring to share his hands-on experience with Tekken 8. From intense gameplay to the latest DLC, he’s breaking down what hits and what misses in this fighting game titan!

🎲 Segment 2 – Balatro: Game of the Year?
Josh reveals his new obsession with Balatro, the quirky deck-building card game that’s stealing hearts and hours. Why does he think it deserves a spot in the Game of the Year discussion? Tune in to find out!

🎮 Segment 3 – Hardest Video Games Ever Played
Sky and Josh take a trip down memory lane, recounting the most punishing, rage-inducing games they’ve ever dared to play. Which ones nearly broke their controllers—and their spirits?

PLUS: Pass or Play!
This week, we’re deciding whether Marvel Rivals and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle deserve a spot on your must-play list or should be left in the dust.

🔔 Don’t miss Hitbox Episode 5! Subscribe now and catch all the banter, reviews, and hot takes wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

Game on! 🎮

INTRO

GRIT & GRIND REWIND

(14) Hoggard vs (7) Leesville Road

(0) SWE vs (43) Wallace Rose Hill

(16) Southern Nash vs (28) JH Rose

GRIT PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JH Rose Domani Edwards DT #76

GRIND PLAYER OF THE WEEK

JH Rose Jaidon Lovett #1 Senior WR QB

MARQUEE GAMES OF THE WEEK

2A #19 Kinston vs #6 Ayden Grifton

3A #30 JH Rose vs #6 Southern Durham

4A #5 Rolesville vs #4 Richmond

PRIME TIME GAME OF THE WEEK

1A #9 Warren County vs #1 Tarboro

QUICK PICKS