The Xbox Two Podcast

By Rand & Jez

Welcome to the Xbox Two Podcast! XB2 is an Xbox-focused gaming podcast featuring Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19! Join us every week for industry analysis, exclusive news, and various other shenanigans. // EXCLUSIVE shows on PATREON: patreon.com/XB2 // Find us on DISCORD: discord.gg/YvqZUWUusD // And Twitter: @JezCorden / @Rand_Al_Thor_19 / @XB2Podcast 💚

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XB2+1 (Ep. 7): Talking Xbox and PlayStation with Mr. Bad Bit!

The Xbox Two PodcastJun 06, 2023

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XB2+1 (Ep. 7): Talking Xbox and PlayStation with Mr. Bad Bit!

This aired originally on June 1st, 2023 exclusively on http://www.Patreon.com/XB2! Join us for early access to XB2+1 Guest Shows and the fully exclusive XB2 Ultimate Show!

This week, we catch up with Mr. Bad Bit of the Trophy Room Podcast to discuss all things Xbox! We reflect on the PlayStation Showcase, the upcoming Xbox Showcase, and much more!

Jun 06, 202301:12:35

268: Xbox Showcase Predictions, Diablo IV, Redfall development, CMA drama

Join Jez and Rand for the big Xbox (not E3) Showcase Predictions! We run through our expectations for Microsoft's big June Xbox show, discuss reports of Redfall's development issues, get into the latest CMA ABK drama, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - START: Superchats! Fable RUMORS / teasing?! Fallout 4 HD, Fallout TV show?!

01:21:00 - What we've been playing this week. Diablo 4, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun, Planet of Lana. Redfall development disaster report. Rand Al Criminal story.

02:00:00 - Xbox Showcase 2023 Predictions.

03:00:00 - Q&A

03:38:00 - Xbox ABK Drama

Jun 03, 202303:48:51

267: PlayStation Showcase disappoints, Xbox Showcase hype grows, Xbox appeals CMA decision

Jez and Rand are back! And this week, we discuss the fallout from PlayStation's Showcase, the hype building for the Xbox Showcase, Microsoft appeals to the CMA, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - INTRO. Superchats: PlayStation Showcase impressions, Naughty Dog Factions delayed. Planet of Lana impressions. Dragon's Dogma 1, Diablo 1 impressions (lol). Will Armored Core sell well? 00:35:00 - Starfield questions. Where's Xbox Series X stock? FOAMstars?! 01:00:00 - Embracer fallout. Xbox fans "BEG" for Inspector Gadget. Clickbait games journalism?! 01:20:00 - PlayStation Showcase vs. Xbox Showcase.
02:30:00 - CMA "corruption," Microsoft appeals to the CAT for Xbox ABK. 02:47:00 - Patreon Q&A.

May 27, 202304:26:51

266: Activision-Xbox deal APPROVED, PlayStation and Xbox Showcase, Starfield under pressure

Jez and Rand are back with another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss China and the European Commission approving the ABK deal for Xbox, we talk the astronomical pressure content creators are putting on Starfield, and we get into the latest rumors around the big don't-call-it-E3-E3-period!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - START! SUPERCHATS: Showcase predictions, holding the line, Xbox roadmap? 01:00:00 - The Coalition being awesome. Quakecon? Star Wars Jedi Survivor. SCALEBOUND?! 01:50:00 - ABK, CMA, EU, China. 02:30:00 - Fake Xbox showcases. Mid-gen upgrades? 02:55:00 - Patreon Q&A.

May 20, 202303:53:22

265: Xbox backlash, MGS3, Starfield, Mortal Kombat 1, "Xbox handheld"

It's time for another Xbox Two! Jez and Rand clarify the rumors about Metal Gear Solid 3, discuss Mortal Kombat 1, the ASUS ROG Ally, Starfield, the on-going Xbox backlash, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START. 00:18:00 - Superchats: Zelda reactions. E3 expectations, and navigating leaks. Halo and nostalgia. 01:16:00 - Superchats: Is Redfall a conspiracy?! Xbox's ability to deliver. 01:38:00 - Metal Gear Solid 3 rumors, State of Decay 2 update, Sony on quality control. Mortal Kombat 1. 02:35:00 - Starfield ESRB. ABK latest. ASUS ROG Ally. 03:00:00 - Patreon questions.

May 13, 202303:42:03

XB2+1 (Ep. 6) Talking Xbox with Iron Lords' King David!

First aired last week on our Patreon, join Jez and Rand with Iron Lords Podcast's King David. We talk the ABK fallout, statues, and much more. Follow King David on Twitter: @KingDavidOTW, and visit Iron Lords on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IronLordsPodcastRoundtable!

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May 09, 202301:26:43

264: The State of Xbox, Phil Spencer interviewed, Redfall fallout, Xbox showcase

Time for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, Jez and Rand discuss the "outrage" surrounding Redfall, Phil Spencer's interview with XCast, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - START. Superchats: Hellblade 2 in 2023? Interpretations of Phil's comments. Xbox One vs. Nintendo Switch sales recovery.
00:50:00 - Phil Spencer's comments.
01:22:00 - Thoughts on Redfall. And the Redfallout, and Xbox's process.
02:45:00 - Xbox Showcase. Phil "outconsoling" PlayStation.
03:11:00 - Patreon Q&A.

May 06, 202304:09:22

263: ABK BLOCKED, Hi-Fi Rush success, Xbox's future

Jez and Rand are BACK for another Xbox Two super show! This week, we talk ABK deal block drama, Hi-Fi Rush' success, Xbox Game Pass "viability," the future of Xbox, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Start. AAA games too expensive to make? People being down on Xbox.
01:10:00 - What we've been playing this week: Ghostwire Tokyo. Dead Island 2. Prodeus. Age of Wonders 4.
01:30:00 - Hi-Fi Rush success, Xbox Game Pass.
02:00:00 - Activision Blizzard deal blocked.
02:55:00 - Patreon Q&As.

Apr 29, 202303:45:22

262: Xbox Showcase details, Redfall PR nightmare, PlayStation exclusivities questioned

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Join Jez and Rand for another bumper Xbox Two Podcast show! This week, we discuss the controversy surrounding Redfall's 30 FPS revelation and if it's actually a big deal, the US government increasingly questions Sony's business practices around PlayStation, we talk Xbox Showcase details, thoughts on Ghostwire Tokyo and Minecraft Legends, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - START!
00:12:00 - Superchats: Sensationalism over Redfall, Bethesda's independence, will Banjo come back? Sega + Rovio? The Coalition denies Ortega is back at the company. Toxic Redfall debaters. FFXVI envy. Should Microsoft get timed AAA exclusives?
00:58:00 - Xbox achievements, dashboard updates. Minecraft Legends thoughts. Ghostwire thoughts.
01:26:57 - Xbox exclusives on other platforms. Redfall's bad week.
02:28:00 - Xbox Showcase + Starfield Direct. PC Game Pass expanding, new dashboard design. US Senator asks for PlayStation exclusivity deals. LawBreakers RETURNS?!
03:10:00 - Q&A.

Apr 16, 202303:58:17

261: Sony complains, Xbox vs. Square Enix, Xbox at E3, RIP E3

Time for another big Xbox Two podcast! This week, Jez and Rand talk Square Enix's continued snubbery of Xbox, the latest complaints from Sony about the Xbox + ABK deal, and much, much more!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - START
00:12:00 - What games we've been playing this week: Persona 5, Forza Rally DLC. SIFU. Resident Evil 4.
00:43:00 - Who will run ABK ? Too many remakes? Square Enix issues.
01:09:00 - New SSD for Xbox?! PS5 mid-gen upgrade? PlayStation HANDHELD?
01:45:00 - Starfield custom Xbox controller, custom console? Xbox bethesda show naming?
02:03:00 - Jim Ryan throws PlayStation studios under the bus. Quantum Break delisted?! Xbox Game Pass Family Plan?! Emulators on Xbox dead.
03:01:00 - E3 dead.
03:21:00 - Patreon Q&A session.

Apr 08, 202304:37:26

XB2+1 (Ep. 5) Talking Xbox-ABK with @FOSSPatents Florian Mueller!

THE FIFTH XBOX TWO PLUS SHOW is HERE! Our third guest is the ILLUSTRIOUS Florian Mueller of FossPatents! Listen to us get into the nitty-gritty of everything ABK-Xbox in this highly informational episode. Follow Florian on Twitter @FossPatents! This show aired first LIVE on Patreon earlier in the week. Get this show and more first over here: http://patreon.com/XB2!

Mar 31, 202301:38:52

260: Xbox ABK deal APPROVED?! Redfall exclusivity, Hellblade 2, Starfield vs. Spider-man 2

Time for another Xbox Two extravaganza! Welcome to episode 260, where we revel in the CMA's sudden discovery of its four brain cells. We also discuss the drama revolving around Redfall's exclusivity, Starfield going head to head with Spider-man 2, Hellblade 2 tech and hype, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - START
00:12:00 - Superchats: Will Xbox Game Pass be marketed to Sony games now? Diablo IV queues. Get well soon Colt! Xbox to make a fresh E3 show for ABK? Will Sony still sign up for Call of Duty?
00:38:00 - Superchats: Will Warcraft come to Xbox? Jez's headaches. Call of Duty Xbox bundles? Xbox buying studios in Japan?
01:15:00 - Superchats: State of Decay 3 thoughts. ABK to give Xbox more exclusives? Sony wants PSVR2 support from Xbox?
01:49:00 - Redfall exclusivity and previews.
02:19:00 - Hellblade 2.
02:30:00 - Starfield vs. Spider-man 2. Turtles game?!
02:45:00 - The CMA gives in on Activision.
03:17:00 - Q&A.

Mar 25, 202303:51:31

259: PS5 Pro and Xbox Series XL?! Sony gets called out, Resident Evil 4, Diablo IV beta

It's time for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, Rand and Jez discuss the rumors of the PS5 Pro and whether Xbox should make one too. We talk about Resident Evil 4, ExoPrimal, and the Diablo IV beta. We discuss the latest happenings in the ABK deal, and how most third-party developers seem to be in favor of the deal. And much more!

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Mar 18, 202303:48:14

258: Starfield delay, regulators vs. reality, Xbox SSD fails

Join Jez and Rand for another big Xbox Two supershow! This week, we discuss Wo Long and a range of other random topics, as well as Starfield's "delay," this week's latest ABK drama and Sony's comments to regulators, and much more!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - START.
00:17:00 - SUPERCHATS.
00:49:00 - Xbox's SSD problem.
01:05:00 - Forspoken on Xbox? Wo Long thoughts. RE4 demo.
01:23:00 - Starfield delayed.
02:27:00 - This week's ABK drama.
03:02:00 - Q&A.

Mar 11, 202303:48:27

XB2+1 (Ep. 4) Talking Xbox with SPAWNWAVE!

Here's this month's XB2+1 show on audio! Join Rand and Jon from Spawnwave to discuss all things Xbox and gaming! Spawnwave is a prolific gaming YouTuber you should definitely subscribe to, for the latest news updates and much more.

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Mar 07, 202302:02:23

257: Microsoft to SELL Xbox?! Xbox Activision deal approval?! PlayStation's BIG LOSS?! STARFIELD?!

Time for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, catch up with Rand and Jez as we discuss the latest drama around Xbox. Comments that Microsoft could SELL Xbox, rumors that the EU is gearing up to approve the Xbox + Activision deal, PlayStation gets a subpoena, where's the Starfield direct?! and much, much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - START.
00:05:00 - Wo Long thoughts. Octopath Traveller (?!?!), Atomic Heart.
00:32:00 - Jez's horse in the Activision race. Xbox's mobile strategy?
00:46:00 - Starfield event, where?! Starfield launch date. FFXVI vs. Starfield.
01:10:35 - Microsoft to SELL Xbox?! Regulatory issues.
01:44:00 - Avowed and Hellblade 2 coming next after Starfield?! Pax Dei and Project Fantasy.
02:04:00 - EU to approve the deal?! FTC forced to reveal documents?
02:36:00 - Sony exclusives. Xbox games delayed vs. Xbox games quality.
03:09:00 - Phil interview, Xbox Game Studios quality and cultural relevance.
03:16:00 - Q&A.

Mar 04, 202303:56:25

256: Xbox & Nintendo Deal, Xbox Activision Event, Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield Direct

Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2 super show! This week, we discuss the major Xbox + Activision event in Brussells and Jez's trip over there, we talk Xbox and Nintendo and what it means for Xbox fans, the drama surrounding Baldur's Gate 3, and what about a Starfield Developer_Direct?!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - START
00:10:00 - Gears 6, Jez sucks at being a journalist, Suicide Squad is Crackdown 4?!
00:45:00 - Why Suicide Squad and not Justice League? Xbox Game Pass having a great stretch. Atomic Heart thoughts.
01:13:06 - Xbox Series S power? Xbox + Activision event.
02:05:00 - Xbox Series X stock? What influence could Microsoft have if it buys ABK?
02:18:00 - Starfield Developer_Direct?
02:32:00- Xbox Game Pass Family Plan expands. Shinji Mikami leaves, Baldur's Gate 3 and the Xbox Series S.
02:37:00 - Q&A.

Feb 25, 202303:47:37

255: Xbox Game Pass 'cannibalization,' Xbox dying but also a monopoly, Wild Hearts, Hogwarts Legacy

Join Jez and Rand for another fun-filled Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Pass "cannibalizing" sales, the latest FUD around the Activision deal, we talk Hogwarts Legacy thoughts and whether or not you should buy Wild Hearts, and much, much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - START!
00:11:00 - Wild Hearts, Like a Dragon: Ishin, Hogwarts Legacy at The Game Awards.
00:36:00 - Starfield leaked photo?!
01:00:00 - Redfall physical disc drama.
01:21:00 - Starfield leaked photo fake. lol
01:26:00 - Superchats: Indiana Jones exclusivity? Do we care more about Call of Duty if it's part of Xbox?
01:40:00 - Starfield launch window, Perfect Dark, Fable, game expenses.
01:58:00 - Xbox Game Pass CANNIBALIZES sales? Xbox fans trolled by the mean old media?!
02:51:00 - What is Xbox's plan B?
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Feb 18, 202303:07:37

254: Xbox vs. CMA, Hogwarts Legacy, Ubisoft+ coming?

Rand and Jez gear up for another epic Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the latest revolving around the UK CMA regulatory board and Microsoft's Activision acquisition, we talk Fable and Compulsion rumors, alongside Microsoft's big layoffs, Hogwarts Legacy impressions, and much more. SPONSOR: Spruce up your love life with MANSCAPED, 20% off boxers, razors, cologne, gifts, and MORE with checkout code XB2. http://MANSCAPED.com #ad Timestamps: 00:00:00 - START 00:10:10 - Superchats, The Evil Within 3 teased? Galaxy S23 Ultra is awesome. 00:34:00 - Hogwarts Legacy. 01:09:00 - Wild Hearts demo. Do you need to know Harry Potter to play Hogwarts Legacy? $70 Nintendo games, Metroid Prime. 01:42:00 - Fable and Compulsion rumors. Microsoft layoffs. Ubisoft+ coming soon 02:00:00 - Xbox, FTC, CMA, Activision, Sony. 02:38:00 - Patreon Q&As! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 202303:28:28

XB2+1 (ep. 3): Talking Xbox with JEFF GRUBB!

Jez and Rand catch up with Giantbomb's legendary Jeff Grubb to talk all things Xbox, broadcast initially exclusively on our Patreon last week. In this ep, we talk Halo, Xbox Developer_Direct, among other things!
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Feb 07, 202302:11:28

253: Xbox E3 plans 'leak,' Redfall controversy, Halo and 343i drama

Jez and Rand return with another XB2 Podcast! This week, we discuss Redfall's always-online requirement, the so-called E3 "leak" about Xbox's summer marketing plans, the latest FTC and 343i drama, and much more. SPONSOR: BUY RAYCON EARBUDS with 15% OFF for XB2 listeners! http://www.BUYRAYCON.com/XB2 (Checkout code XB2)! #ad Support us and go AD-FREE on PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 JOIN US on DISCORD! http://www.discord.gg/XB2podcast Timestamps: 00:00:00 - START! 00:15:00 - Titanfall dies in darkness, Hogwarts Legacy hype? 00:40:00 - Dead Space Remake, Dead Space 2 + 3? Resident Evil 5 remake? 01:13:00 - Nier Automata thoughts, Hi-Fi Rush thoughts, Dead Space thoughts 01:33:00 - Live Service Apocalypse, Killer Instinct. Redfall forced online 02:16:00 - Gears game canceled? Tomb Raider IP 02:39:00 - Halo 03:05:00 - Xbox to skip E3?! 03:16:00 - Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 05, 202304:04:33

252: Hi-Fi Rush, Dev_Direct, FTC shenanigans, Starfield LAUNCH DATE?!

Jez and Rand drop another Xbox Two! This week, we discuss Hi-Fi Rush, the Xbox Developer_Direct, latest rumors around Starfield, Jim Lyin' Flyin' Ryan heading to Europe, and much more! SPONSOR: Grab 60% OFF at FACTOR MEALS with our code xboxtwo60! http://www.FACTORMEALS.com/xboxtwo60 - Delicious dietician-approved pre-made meals RIGHT to your door. Get our shows AD-FREE on PATREON: http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START! 00:12:30 - Superchats: Starfield in MARCH?! Rand gaslights everyone. Nick gaslights everyone with Goldeneye. Remakes good. Dead Space Remake GOOD. 00:56:00 - Superchats: Hi-Fi Rush and Japanese games. Day Before drama. 01:05:00 - Xbox goes WOKE?! Hi-Fi Rush vs. Traditional Marketing Cycle. 01:30:00 - Developer_Direct, underpromise and overdeliver. Forza launch date slips? Redfall thoughts. 02:23:00 - Superchats: Activision dead in China. Phil Spencer interview. Halo direction? 02:58:00 - Q&A: id Software on Halo? More shadowdropped games? What should they do with Halo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202303:51:29

XB2 #251: Xbox and Microsoft layoffs, 343i mismanagement, Developer_Direct rumors

Welcome to another big XB2 podcast show! This week, the Xbox Two team discuss the layoffs at Microsoft, rumors of 343i going "publishing only," fresh rumors for the Developer_Direct, and... sigh... Scalebound, and much more! SPONSOR: Get TWENTY-TWO free meals with HELLOFRESH. Head to our link at http://HelloFresh.com/XboxTwo22 to try out America's #1 Meal Kit. PATREON: Go ad-free with our PATREON, now with annual subscriptions! http://www.Patreon.com/XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START! 00:12:50 - Superchats! Starfield updates, optimism, etc. 00:40:00 - GEARS COLLECTION?! Starfield SUPERBOWL AD? 01:00:00 - What we've been playing this week? 01:16:00 - Forspoken reviews where? Fallout 5 when? 01:25:00 - Xbox layoffs. 343i mismanagement. 02:06:00 - Superchats. Marvel Avengers dead. 02:28:00 - Everwild development going well? Scalebound coming back? 03:03:00 - Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 202303:47:16

XB2 #250: Xbox Developer_Direct, Ubisoft problems, Game Pass Family Plan? SCALEBOUND?!

Rand and Jez hit episode 250! This week, we discuss the leaked Xbox + Bethesda Developer_Direct showcase, get into Ubisoft's problems and Ubisoft+ hitting Xbox, discuss Game Pass Family Plan potentially rolling out more broadly, Activision-Blizzard problems, and MUCH more! PATREON: Go AD-FREE with our $5 Patreon tier! http://patreon.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF RAZORS, COLOGNE, AMAZING BOXERS, and MUCH MORE with checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com/ #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START! 00:09:16 - Housekeeping stuffs. 00:21:00 - Rand thoughts on Callisto Protocol. Avowed with co-op? Goldeneye soon? 00:39:00 - Xbox Developer_Direct leaks, Forza Horizon devs leaving. 00:59:00 - Xbox Developer_Direct show thoughts. 01:28:48 - Starfield's own show. 30 FPS?! Launch date rumors. 01:47:00 - Game Pass Family Plan?! Ubisoft+? 02:03:00 - Ubisoft drama. 02:23:00 - Xbox carbon aware console?! Krafton problems. 02:30:11 - Activision vs. FTC update. Industry consolidation. 02:49:50 - Q&A. Pet peeves in games. Biggest gaming disappointments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202303:09:17

XB2 #249: 2023 predictions, Starfield info, new Xbox Series X bundle, Fable rumors, Xbox showcase?

Jez and Rand are back with another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss our 2023 predictions, we talk Starfield rumors and launch window, Redfall details, the Fable "rumors," the latest FTC drama, and much, much more! MANSCAPED: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING with our checkout code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM, razors, boxers, body wash, and more! PATREON: Go ad-free with our premium tier ($5 per month) at PATREON.COM/XB2! XBOX KEYS: Grab cheaper Xbox codes for games and Game Pass at TheXB2.com with code XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - PODCAST START 00:14:00 - SUPERCHATS: Gamer boy bathwater? Diablo IV vs. Hogwarts Legacy 00:38:00 - FTC vs. Microsoft II: Electric Boogaloo. 00:48:00 - SUPERCHATS: Reaction Youtubers, Xbox Series X Starfield bundle? 01:11:00 - Redfall info. 01:30:00 - Fable rumors. 01:49:00 - Starfield info. 01:58:00 - Xbox 2023 predictions. 02:30:00 - Bethesda unionizing. CES new Xbox controllers. 02:40:00 - Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 07, 202303:35:45

XB2+1 #2: Talking Xbox with LORD COGNITO!

THE SECOND XBOX TWO PLUS SHOW is HERE, a week after early access via our Patreon! Note: Apologies for the audio issue on my mic on this show, no idea what happened there, I tried to reduce it with editing as much as I could. >.< Will be fixed for the next show. Our second guest is LORD COGNITO of the IRON LORDS PODCAST and DEFINING DUKE! We'll be wrapping up 2022 with a look ahead to Xbox's 2023, a recap of the year's happenings, with some Christmas cheer. We discuss the FTC, Redfall's potential delay, our predictions for Starfield's launch date, and much more. Find Lord Cognito on Twitter and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 04, 202302:46:41

XB2 #248: Xbox in 2023, Jim Ryan vs. Xbox Game Pass, Redfall and Starfield launch date

HAPPY NEW YEAR. Jez and Rand are BACK with 2023's FIRST Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox's future into 2023 and beyond, talk Starfield and Redfall launch windows, we discuss Jim Ryan's alleged comments about Xbox Game Pass, and much more! MANSCAPED: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING with our checkout code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM, razors, boxers, body wash, and more! PATREON: Go ad-free with our premium tier ($5 per month) at PATREON.COM/XB2! XBOX KEYS: Grab cheaper Xbox codes for games and Game Pass at TheXB2.com with code XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - INTRO 00:16:36 - PS5 vs. Steam Deck? 00:30:30 - Should Xbox be the bad guy in 2023? 00:55:00 - 2023 make it or break it for Xbox? 01:15:00 - Moving Xbox goalposts, Xbox expectations in 2023. 02:00:00 - Xbox showcase? Jim Ryan comments. 02:55:00 - Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 202303:59:18

XB2 #247: Xbox Activision vs FTC, Kojima's Xbox game, High on Life, CHEAPER Xbox Game Pass?!

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the latest Activision vs. FTC drama, comments from Hideo Kojima on the upcoming Xbox exclusive, the possibility of an ad-supported tier of Xbox Game Pass, and High on Life's major Xbox Game Pass success story! SPONSOR: Get 10% off at BETTERHELP.COM/XBOXTWO to access tailored online therapy for all of your unique needs. PATREON: Go ad-free with our premium tier ($5 per month) at PATREON.COM/XB2! XBOX KEYS: Grab cheaper Xbox codes for games and Game Pass at TheXB2.com with code XB2! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - INTRO 00:17:00 - Superchats: Redfall delayed? Thoughts on High on Life + Xbox Game Pass marketing model. 01:00:00 - Squanch to make Conker? Microsoft confirms no FF7R on Xbox? Sifu comes to Xbox and PC. 01:35:00 - Superchat: Hellblade launching sooner than expected? Xbox Game Pass' ad-supported tier? 02:13:00 - Kojima's game, gamers sue Xbox, Activision skewers the FTC 02:50:00 - Q&A: Christmas games, what can Xbox do to change narratives? An Xbox THEME park?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 202203:49:57

XB2 #246: Xbox showcase event in Q1 2023? Fable engine "troubles," Xbox battles the FTC

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two SUPERSHOW! This week, we discuss the rumors of an upcoming Xbox showcase event in early 2023, copium, hopium or nopium? We also discuss the so-called "rumors" of Fable engine troubles (context FTW), and also the latest drama surrounding the Xbox Activision deal, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. | Boxers, cologne, body wash, and more! PATREON: Get ad-free episodes and exclusive shows and other perks at http://patreon.com/XB2! Get Xbox Game Pass for less with our code XB2 over at http://theXB2.com! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intros! 00:18:00 - Superchats: Xbox All Access, Halo Infinite getting better? Halo CE bad? Avowed. Gears 6 hopes and dreams. 01:01:00 - Favorite childhood gaming memories? Fable engine problems? 01:25:00 - Superchats. Gears 6 from Cliffy B? Chris Metzen rejoins Blizzard for WoW. High on Life. D.C. ruined. 02:00:00 - Xbox showcase for early 2023? 02:30:00 - Starfield dev diary. Would you travel to Mars? 02:58:00 - Tomb Raider by Amazon, Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters skipping Xbox. 03:22:00 - Xbox vs. Activision update. 03:50:00 - Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202204:15:45

XB2 #245: FTC blocks Xbox Activision Deal, Xbox skips The Game Awards, Game Pass and 2023

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, we discuss the FTC's attempts to block the Xbox Activision deal, Xbox's mega no-show at The Game Awards and what that could mean for 2023, and much more. SPONSOR: 20% OFF EVERYTHING at http://MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2 | Boxers, shower gel, deo, razors, and MORE! XBOX CODES at our website http://theXB2.com, grab 20% off with code XB2 | Game Pass keys, Xbox games, and more! GO AD-FREE and support US on PATREON: http://patreon.com/XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - INTRO. 00:10:44 - Superchats: Bernie Sanders proves FTC is ideological. Xbox didn't manage TGA expectations. Microsoft emergency investors meeting? 00:46:34 - TGAs. Phil's "dress sense." 01:23:00 - Why did Xbox skip TGAs? 02:05:00 - FTC vs. Xbox, again. 02:40:00 - Q&As. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 202203:57:32

XB2 #244: Xbox price hike, Microsoft vs. FTC, Callisto Protocol

Join Jez and Rand for this week's Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the Xbox games price hike, Microsoft's support of unions, Callisto Protocol, Activision vs. the FTC, and much more. SPONSOR: BetterHelp provides affordable therapy to millions, and it could help you too! Get 10% off at http://www.BetterHelp.com/XboxTwo #ad AD-FREE on PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - INTRO 00:12:00 - Superchats! Will Starfield have gore? Thoughts on Callisto Protocol. 00:35:00 - Superchats, Starfield, upcoming Xbox games for 2023. 01:02:00 - ZeniMax unionizes. Xbox Achievements 3.0, Xbox price increases. 01:34:00 - Superchat: What's the next big Xbox exclusive after Starfield? Xbox never shows any game footage anymore. 02:01:00 - Activision vs. FTC. 02:16:00 - Indiana Jones game, Halo Infinite design director departs. 02:37:00 - Q&A! Organic studio growth? The Coalition to shelve Gears? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 06, 202203:19:47

XB2+1 #1: Talking Xbox with COLTEASTWOOD!

Say hi to our first XB2+1 Guest Special show, which will drop once per month! The live show is exclusive to Patreon, with the audio version arriving a little later here for free!
Our first-ever guest is COLTEASTWOOD of YouTube fame. We get into Colt's history as a gamer, some of last week's Xbox news, and questions from the Patreon troupe.
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Nov 29, 202202:10:53

XB2 #243: Xbox vs PlayStation hypocrisy, fresh Xbox Activision Blizzard deal drama, Evil West

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, we discuss Sony and Microsoft's disclosures to regulators and their "reasons" why they want/hate the Activision-Blizzard deal for Xbox. We also get into Evil West, God of War Ragnarok sales, and much, much more! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2, with further savings for Black Friday! GET AD-FREE episodes with our Patreon at http://www.Patreon.com/XB2 and early access to our new XB2+1 guest show! GET XB2 merch and XBOX GAMES and CODES at our website: http://www.thexb2.com! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start! 00:14:00 - Superchats, Scalebound?! Xbox at The Game Awards, expectations. Hellblade Motion Capture? 00:32:00 - Superchat, Nintendo Direct format vs. Xbox's formula. Jez made Obsidian angry. 00:53:00 - Callisto Protocol. Evil West. Vampire Survivors (quickly). Star Wars: Andor. God of War Ragnarok sales. 01:23:00 - Superchats: Rand is grumpy. Elder Scrolls Online dev's new IP. 01:40:00 - Hyperkin X360 controller, Xbox wireless controllers, Xbox SSD cards suck. 01:52:00 - Xbox vs. PlayStation, next-gen consoles, and CMA FTC battles. 02:53:00 - Superchats and Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 202203:30:57

XB2 #242: God of War Ragnarok thoughts, Xbox Series S sale, The Game Awards, Obsidian on Fallout 5

Time for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, Jez and Rand discuss Vampire Survivors, Rand gives his thoughts on God of War: Ragnarok, we talk The Game Awards and our favorite titles of 2022, we discuss the Xbox Series S price cut and Obsidian's comments on potentially returning to Fallout, and much, much more! PATREON: Go ad-free with our Patreon, and get access to extra shows! http://patreon.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! MERCH: Get CHEAPER Xbox games and Xbox Game Pass codes with our code XB2 at http://www.TheXB2.com! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro. 00:13:00 - Superchats, weather. Josh Sawyer open to Fallout, Pillars of Eternity SRPG, Motorcycle shop simulator?! 00:29:30 - China "rejects" ABK deal, Ticketmaster sucks. 00:38:00 - What we've playing this week. Vampire Survivors, new Pokemon game, Death Stranding. 00:51:00 - Superchats: Pokemon. Warzone 2.0. Dino Crisis revived? Gears TV show. God of War Ragnarok a "movie." Square Enix failing. Halo Infinite Forge + Battle Royale. 01:14:00 - Rand's thoughts on God of War: Ragnarok, Vampire Survivors. 01:48:00 - Josh Sawyer's comments, Pentiment. 01:54:00 - Superchats. 02:04:00 - Game of the Year Awards. 02:34:00 - Xbox Series S price cut. 02:54:00 - Xbox Live 20 years. 03:10:00 - Phil Spencer comments. 03:25:00 - Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 202204:05:46

241: EU "bias" against Microsoft?! Xbox Series X|S hits 2 years old, Gears on Netflix!?

The Xbox Two is back! And this week Rand & Jez will be talking about if the EU has a PlayStation Bias when it comes to the Xbox Activision Blizzard Deal, our thoughts on the 2-year Anniversary of the Xbox Series X|S, can Netflix do the Gears of War universe justice?! And much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at HTTP://MANSCAPED.COM | Boxers, cologne, and more with code XB2. PATREON: HTTP://PATREON.COM/XB2 | Get ad-free podcast audio, access to our Xbox Two Ultimate show, and early access to XB2+1 Guest Show! XB2 STORE: HTTP://THEXB2.COM | Buy XB2 merch and get CHEAPER Xbox Game Pass codes at our website with code XB2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro, Jez sings Mariah Carey. 00:15:30 - Superchats: GOTY DISCUSSION? Gears + tie-in show? TGAs beats E3? TGA Expectations. 00:43:23 - The Verge's Tom Warren teases new info on Activision Deal. When will we see Elder Scrolls 6? Will politicians attack Microsoft for being "big tech"? 01:02:24 - What we played this week. Sonic bad. God of War Ragnarok. 01:27:00 - Xbox Series X|S anniversary. Raytracing overhyped. State of Xbox and the future. 01:45:00 - Fable 4 for "modern audiences." 02:00:00 - Microsoft to buy Twitter? 02:13:40 - Q&A while Rand answers the door (lol). 02:22:20 - Mick Gordon vs. id Software. 2:29:00 - Activision vs. EU, Starcraft coming back. 3:02:00 - Gears on Netflix. 3:16:36 - Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 202203:59:15

240: New Xbox partnerships, the future of Xbox, Marvel games, Call of Duty MW2

The Xbox Two Podcast is back! And this week Rand & Jez will be talking about the new Xbox partnerships like Eidos working on Fable, Phil Spencer talks the future of Xbox and teasing new hardware, EA announcing more games with Marvel, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is the biggest COD ever and so much more! CHEAPER XBOX GAME PASS CODES with Code XB2: http://www.TheXB2.com PATREON: Listen ad-free on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/XB2! Timestamps: 00:07:22 - Intro 00:23:19 - 5 Superchat Questions 00:48:25 - Top 5 Xbox Studios and more Questions 01:29:16 - What we are playing (Gotham Knights, The Entropy Centre and MW2) 02:01:50 - Microsoft invests in Wemade and more Questions 02:17:10 - EA and Marvel 02:26:57 - Cliffy B Talks Gears 02:36:09 - Will Xbox buy Eidos and Crystal Dynamics from Embracer? 03:03:21 - Phil Spencer talks Future of Xbox and 2023 03:16:47 - PSVR 2 Price 03:25:06 - Patreon Questions and Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 05, 202204:00:15

239: Xbox Game Pass growth, Xbox dashboard, Xbox price increases, HICCUPS

Jez and Rand go LIVE for another XB2 SUPER SHOW! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Pass' growth and financials, the new Xbox dashboard, and also the possibility of Xbox price increases. Jez also gets a mega bout of hiccups, and Rand screws up with a hot mic.
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Oct 29, 202203:58:10

238: PlayStation blocking Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series S criticisms, Xbox updates

Jez and Rand are back with another week of epic Xbox news! This week, we discuss the latest drama revolving around the CMA and the Xbox + Activision acquisition, we discuss PlayStation blocking Xbox Game Pass deals and what Microsoft could do if the deal falls through, we also discuss negative comments about the Xbox Series S, and fresh updates to the Xbox dashboard.
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Oct 22, 202203:48:07

237: Xbox vs. the CMA, Game Pass revenue, new Xbox hardware?

Jez and Rand are back with another Xbox Two supershow. This week, we discuss the very strange rulings from the UK CMA competition's regulator, explore Xbox Game Pass' revenue, discuss Scorn and Overwatch 2, and get into Phil Spencer's new Xbox hardware teasings.
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Oct 15, 202203:53:06

236: Brazil approves Xbox's Activision deal, Overwatch 2 launch woes, PlayStation games hit PC day and date

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Rand and Jez are back for another Xbox Two super show! This week, we discuss the latest round of news regarding the Xbox Activision deal, with Brazil essentially trolling Sony. We also get into the weeds with PlayStation games potentially hitting PC day and date, and also discuss Overwatch 2 and its launch problems, and Mario's voice acting controversy. We also discuss what it means to be a wrench in a bucket (??????).
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Oct 08, 202203:47:20

235: Xbox heads to regulators for Activision, Google Stadia is DEAD, and fresh Halo Infinite rumors

Jez and Rand are back for another week of Xbox shenanigans! This week, we discuss the Xbox and Activision deal and fresh regulatory "concerns," rumors of a MASSIVE change within Halo Infinite, rumors that Xbox is gunning for a studio in Japan after the Activision deal closes, and the untimely (timely) death of Google Stadia. RIP.
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Oct 01, 202203:33:27

234: Xbox bites at PlayStation, GTA 6 leaks, 2023 roadmap, Xbox 'Handheld'?!

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It's another spicy week of Xbox news, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella taking a swipe at PlayStation in an interview. We also discuss Deathloop, DioField Chronicle, and the big GTA 6 leak that got the industry aflutter with leakster criticisms. We also discuss the cloud-only Logitech G Cloud, and whether it actually deserves to exist or not, alongside more rumors about the Xbox 2023 roadmap.
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Sep 24, 202203:41:36

233: PlayStation attacks Xbox Activision deal, Phil Spencer @ the Tokyo Game Show, Xbox Two PATREON?!

This week, we announced the launch of the XBOX TWO PATREON! If you want to get access to cool perks, and an exclusive community-oriented live show for supporters, please head over to patreon.com/XB2 - the main podcast will remain totally free here, and we'll never gatekeep or paywall any exclusives or teases or things like that, the new show is just to hang out with you guys, given that many of you have asked us to look into Patreon! Whether you are able to subscribe or not, we LOVE YOU and thank you for your continued support!
On this week's show, we discuss PlayStation's strange response to UK regulators getting into the Xbox Activision deal, we talk Phil Spencer's trip to Japan, and the surprisingly large amount of cool stuff coming out of the Tokyo Game Show!
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Sep 17, 202203:07:23

232: Bonnie Ross leaves Halo behind, new Xbox dashboard, PlayStation's Activision-Blizzard complaints

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox news, a little later than usual! This week, we discuss Jim Ryan and Phil Spencer's public spat over the Activision-Blizzard deal for Xbox, we discuss the future of Halo in the wake of Bonnie Ross' retirement from the franchise, we examine the new Xbox dashboard, and much more!
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Sep 13, 202203:09:31

231: Halo Infinite DISAPPOINTMENT, Activision deal DRAMA, Call of Duty on Xbox GAME PASS?!

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast supershow! This week, we discuss the drama revolving around Halo Infinite and YET MORE delays. We discuss the UK CMA getting into it with the Activision x Microsoft deal, and what it could mean for Xbox Game Pass. We talk about this week's games, and much more!
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Sep 03, 202203:30:19

230: PlayStation PRICE HIKE drama, Gamescom previews, Phil Spencer media interview

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two Podcast show! This week, we discuss Phil Spencer's comments to Bloomberg, we talk Gamescom games such as Lies of P, Callisto Protocol, Pentiment, and more, and get into some epic PlayStation price hike drama.
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Aug 28, 202203:36:29

229: Death Stranding on Xbox Game Pass for PC, upcoming games, Embracer buys LORD of the RINGS?

Jez and Rand once again discuss another interesting week in Xbox news. Over on the PC side, Xbox has pulled something of a coup by getting PlayStation console exclusive Death Stranding into PC Game Pass. We discuss the current state of the app and how it needs to be improved, we also talk about upcoming Activision projects like PvP Crash game "Project Lava," and Blizzard's survival game "Project Odyssey." We also talk about more game delays, upcoming AAA games, and where it's all headed.
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Aug 20, 202203:04:57

228: Xbox SAVAGES PlayStation, Sony's anti-Xbox Game Pass payments, Cult of the Lamb is awesome

Jez and Rand are back for another epic Xbox Two podcast supershow! This week, we get into more details of the big Brazilian regulator hearings between Xbox and PlayStation, where it was revealed that Sony pays money to block Xbox Game Pass deals. We also discuss Xbox indie hit Cult of the Lamb, Gamescom 2022, the year of infinite delays, and much more!
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Aug 13, 202203:01:47

227: PlayStation vs. Xbox fight over Activision deal, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, ranking Xbox studios

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, we discuss PlayStation and Xbox's comments to regulators over the Activision Blizzard deal, we also discuss the Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, Michael Pachter's comments about Xbox Game Pass hitting 100 million subscribers, and we also rank our hype levels for every Xbox studio!
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Aug 10, 202202:51:51

227: PlayStation vs. Xbox over Activision deal, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, ranking Xbox studios

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Aug 06, 202202:50:28

226: Xbox hits revenue records, recession looms, Xbox marketing woes, FTC gets aggressive

Rand and Jez team up for another week's of Xbox news discussion. This week, we talk about the lack of fanfare from Xbox's marketing arm for Grounded's launch date, we talk about KOTOR being put on hiatus and leaks revolving around GTA6 and a purported Black Panther game, we discuss Xbox and Sony's financials, FTC getting aggressive on blocking tech acquisitions, and more.

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Jul 31, 202203:27:52

226: Xbox hits revenue records, recession looms, Xbox marketing woes, FTC gets aggressive

Jul 31, 202203:26:29

225: Microsoft and NETFLIX? Xbox gets Discord, As Dusk Falls is... good?

Rand and Jez chow down on another week's worth of fun Xbox news. This week, we discuss the partnership between Netflix and Microsoft and what it could potentially mean years down the line. We discuss As Dusk Falls which is surprisingly decent, as well as the implementation of Discord on Xbox consoles, and much more!

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Jul 24, 202203:04:56

225: Microsoft and NETFLIX? Xbox gets Discord, As Dusk Falls is... good?

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Jul 24, 202203:04:56

224: Xbox Games with Gold vs. Xbox Game Pass "Lite," Ubisoft "pulls" digital games, binge watching vs. weekly episodes?!

Join Rand and Jez for a slow news week in the Xboxosphere. This week, we discuss the end of Xbox 360 games on Xbox Games with Gold, and whether or not they should just kill the program all together. We discuss the drama over Ubisoft apparently removing Assassin's Creed Liberation HD from Steam owner's libraries, then claiming it was a mistake. We also get into with the merits of binge-watching TV shows over episodic weekly drops ... and more!

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Jul 12, 202202:46:31

224: Xbox Games with Gold vs. Xbox Game Pass "Lite," Ubisoft "pulls" digital games, binge watching vs. weekly episodes?!

Jul 12, 202202:46:31

223: Xbox Activision acquisition update, Xbox in Japan, Xbox handheld device?

Jez and Rand dive into another week's worth of Xbox newsness! This week, we discuss how the Activision acquisition is proceeding, we discuss Xbox's growth spurt in Japan, and also the rise of the Steam Deck and what it could mean for any prospective Xbox handheld.

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Jul 02, 202203:12:37

223: Xbox Activision acquisition update, Xbox in Japan, Xbox handheld device?

Jul 02, 202203:12:37

222: Xbox & Bethesda showcase REVIEW, Starfield HATE? Final Fantasy 7 Remake for Xbox, and more

Join Rand and some special guests for this week's Xbox Two podcast! This week, we're joined by Miles Dompier of Windows Central, YouTuber Colteastwood, and Parris Lilly of GamerTag Radio, as Jez bows out due to an overheating laptop! This week, the team discuss their thoughts on the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, the vitriol being thrown over Starfield, and the absence of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Xbox, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 202203:49:37

222: Xbox & Bethesda showcase REVIEW, Starfield HATE? Final Fantasy 7 Remake for Xbox, and more

This week, the team discuss their thoughts on the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, the vitriol being thrown over Starfield, and the absence of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Xbox, and much more!

Jun 18, 202203:49:37