The Xbox Two Podcast

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!

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!  PATREON: Get exclusive Q&As, our exclusive community podcast, and more on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - START00:12:00 - 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.

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! AD: Get 20% OFF at Manscaped.com with our checkout code: XB2 | Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! Apologies for the technical issues in this episode, we had to cancel mid-stream and start it over cus of an issue with Rand's PC. We lost the timestamps too as a result of this. Will be back to normal next week since we discovered the issue and have fixed it.

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! To access your EXCLUSIVE AD-FREE PODCAST RSS feed, please refer to this help file. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our code XB2 in the checkout! Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! Now with NEW products! #ad 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.

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.  Aired first exclusively on Patreon on Feb 28, 2023. Sign up for exclusive shows and ad-free episodes! http://patreon.com/XB2 

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!  Support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 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.

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?! PATREON: Get access to our exclusive shows and support us with our epic Patreon community! http://www.Patreon.com/XB2 MANSCAPED: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at Manscaped.com with our code XB2 in the checkout! Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! (Sponsor)  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.

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. SPONSOR: GET 60% OFF your first prepared box meal at FACTOR, with our code XboxTwo60: http://www.factormeals.com/xboxtwo60 🍎🍗🥩🍗🍏🧆 #ad PATREON: GO AD-FREE on our Patreon at $5, and get access to our exclusive shows at $7.50! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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! Find Jeff Grubb on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JeffGrubb Listen early on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Find Colt on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/ColtEastwood and Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/colteastwood Join the fun: http://www.patreon.com/XB2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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. SPONSOR: This week YOU GET 15% off RAYCON EARBUDS with our promo: http://BUYRAYCON.com/XB2. Maximum audio and comfort at AFFORDABLE prices, now with gaming-grade options too! #ad PATREON: Listen ad-free on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/XB2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. | Razors, boxers, cologne, and MORE. PATREON: Get exclusive ad-free audio and MORE perks on our Patreon @ http://Patreon.com/XB2! MERCH: Get Xbox Two Podcast merch and affordable Xbox codes at our website! http://theXB2.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2 | Boxers, razors, cologne, men's gifts, and MORE! #ad PATREON: Join us on Patreon for exclusive perks, and a bonus podcast show! http://patreon.com/XB2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, and MUCH MORE! #ad PATREON: Join us for excusive shows, ad-free audio, and more! Patreon.com/XB2 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 (??????). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Join us on PATREON for the ad free version! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get 20% off EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our code **XB2** in the checkout. Boxers, razors, cologne, and more! #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SUPPORT US at PATREON.COM/XB2 and listen AD FREE! 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.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2 | Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 http://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!  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF with MANSCAPED.COM and our checkout code XB2 - BOXERS, RAZORS, SHAVERS, COLOGNE, and MORE! #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. SPONSOR: Grab 20% off on MANSCAPED.COM products with our checkout code XB2. Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more. #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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!  Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/NQb3TFe8AS SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE with http://MANSCAPED.COM and our checkout code XB2 - Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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!  Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/NQb3TFe8AS SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE with http://MANSCAPED.COM and our checkout code XB2 - Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! #ad

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 

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!  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code "XB2." Boxers, razors, shavers, cologne, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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!  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code "XB2." Boxers, razors, shavers, cologne, and more! #ad

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!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! 

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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 

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

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! 

Rand and Jez sit down for a special Monday episode of the Xbox Two podcast to review and digest the big Xbox & Bethesda 2022 Showcase! We discuss Starfield and the criticisms of the show, we talk our favorite games and what Microsoft should do for their showcases moving forward, and much more!  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, gifts, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez sit down for a special Monday episode of the Xbox Two podcast to review and digest the big Xbox & Bethesda 2022 Showcase! We discuss Starfield and the criticisms of the show, we talk our favorite games and what Microsoft should do for their showcases moving forward, and much more!  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, gifts, and more! #ad

Rand and Jez seat up for another week in Xbox news! This week, we give our final thoughts ahead of the big Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, we discuss cloud and the future of Xbox as a platform, our favorite games from the not-E3 period, Diablo Immortal, and much more.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF all razors, boxers, cologne and more at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2 !! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez seat up for another week in Xbox news! This week, we give our final thoughts ahead of the big Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, we discuss cloud and the future of Xbox as a platform, our favorite games from the not-E3 period, Diablo Immortal, and much more.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF all razors, boxers, cologne and more at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2 !! #ad

Jez and Rand tee up for a super special Xbox and Bethesda E3 predictions SPECIAL! We go through every studio and recap what to expect from next week's showcase, we discuss Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 heading out to Xbox, Xbox Series S sales dominance, and much more!  SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL MANSCAPED.COM products with our checkout code XB2! Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand tee up for a super special Xbox and Bethesda E3 predictions SPECIAL! We go through every studio and recap what to expect from next week's showcase, we discuss Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 heading out to Xbox, Xbox Series S sales dominance, and much more!  SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL MANSCAPED.COM products with our checkout code XB2! Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! #ad

Join Jez and Rand for another riveting episode of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the desire for Xbox to get its very own exclusive super hero game, we talk TCL's supposed Xbox Series X and PS5 "Pro" mid-gen refresh "leak," alongside the new Xbox streaming console, confirmed to be codenamed "Keystone."  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jez and Rand for another riveting episode of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the desire for Xbox to get its very own exclusive super hero game, we talk TCL's supposed Xbox Series X and PS5 "Pro" mid-gen refresh "leak," alongside the new Xbox streaming console, confirmed to be codenamed "Keystone." 

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox's growth in Japan, the quickening pace of the Activision Blizzard acquisition, rumors of a Gears of War collection and remakes in general, and much more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox's growth in Japan, the quickening pace of the Activision Blizzard acquisition, rumors of a Gears of War collection and remakes in general, and much more! 

Rand and Jez discuss another big week in Xbox news. We discuss this past weekend's massive DRM debacle, alongside the massive delays to both Redfall and Starfield. We also talk Halo Infinite problems and Xbox Game Studios in general, the impact of Covid-19 on game development, and much, much more!  SPONSOR: Once again, Xbox Two is powered by your support with MANSCAPED.COM. Buy razors, boxers, cologne, and MORE, with checkout code XB2 for 20% off and FREE worldwide shipping! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez discuss another big week in Xbox news. We discuss this past weekend's massive DRM debacle, alongside the massive delays to both Redfall and Starfield. We also talk Halo Infinite problems and Xbox Game Studios in general, the impact of Covid-19 on game development, and much, much more!  SPONSOR: Once again, Xbox Two is powered by your support with MANSCAPED.COM. Buy razors, boxers, cologne, and MORE, with checkout code XB2 for 20% off and FREE worldwide shipping! #ad

Rand and Jez gear up for another week of Xbox happenings. This week, we discuss Embracer Group's big embrace of Square Enix's western studios, we talk Xbox + Bethesda showcase info and expectations, and the news that Xbox is taking xCloud to the next level.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. That's boxers, razors, cologne, and more. Your purchases heelp support us, and we thank you for listening! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez gear up for another week of Xbox happenings. This week, we discuss Embracer Group's big embrace of Square Enix's western studios, we talk Xbox + Bethesda showcase info and expectations, and the news that Xbox is taking xCloud to the next level.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. That's boxers, razors, cologne, and more. Your purchases heelp support us, and we thank you for listening! #ad

Jez and Rand get down for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Activision shareholder's approving the acquisition, the newly announced Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Xbox's beefy financials, and much more.  SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF NOW at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code "XB2" | Boxers, razors, cologne, and MUCH more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get down for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Activision shareholder's approving the acquisition, the newly announced Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Xbox's beefy financials, and much more.  SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF NOW at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code "XB2" | Boxers, razors, cologne, and MUCH more! #ad

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox Series X|S stunning NPD results, Halo Infinite's ongoing problems and the rumors of its battle royale, alongside its cancelled "Overwatch" hero mode. We also discuss Xbox's E3 plans, and much more.  SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF NOW at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code "XB2" | Boxers, razors, cologne, and MUCH more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox Series X|S stunning NPD results, Halo Infinite's ongoing problems and the rumors of its battle royale, alongside its cancelled "Overwatch" hero mode. We also discuss Xbox's E3 plans, and much more.  SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF NOW at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code "XB2" | Boxers, razors, cologne, and MUCH more! #ad

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Halo Infinite's partnership with Certain Affinity. We discuss rumors of new chips for Xbox Series X|S, we also talk Xbox in Japan and its general sales success in Europe and US, and much more!  SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL products at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. | Boxers, cologne, razors, and much more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Halo Infinite's partnership with Certain Affinity. We discuss rumors of new chips for Xbox Series X|S, we also talk Xbox in Japan and its general sales success in Europe and US, and much more!  SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL products at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. | Boxers, cologne, razors, and much more! #ad

Rand and Jez discuss another week's worth of Xbox news! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Pass' family plan leak, E3 2022 being cancelled and what it means for the wider industry, the PlayStation Plus revamp and if it's actually a serious competitor for Xbox Game Pass, and rumors that Microsoft is "too hands off" with its studio acquisitions.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez discuss another week's worth of Xbox news! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Pass' family plan leak, E3 2022 being cancelled and what it means for the wider industry, the PlayStation Plus revamp and if it's actually a serious competitor for Xbox Game Pass, and rumors that Microsoft is "too hands off" with its studio acquisitions. 

Jez and Rand discuss another week of Xbox news! This week, we catch up on Xbox's GDC news, alongside the launch of the Halo TV show, and rumors about PlayStation's "Game Pass" killer.  SPONSOR: Get 20% off and FREE shipping with checkout code XB2 at Manscaped.com | Boxers, razors, cologne, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand discuss another week of Xbox news! This week, we catch up on Xbox's GDC news, alongside the launch of the Halo TV show, and rumors about PlayStation's "Game Pass" killer.  SPONSOR: Get 20% off and FREE shipping with checkout code XB2 at Manscaped.com | Boxers, razors, cologne, and more! #ad

Rand and Jez hit up another week's worth of big Xbox Two news! This week, we discuss reports of trouble at The Initiative and how it might affect Perfect Dark. We also saw articles about Moon Studios and reports of bad behavior from the core founders. We discuss GT7 and the re-emergence of microtransactions in AAA full-priced games, and we discuss the marketing cycle for Starfield and beyond.  SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL products at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez hit up another week's worth of big Xbox Two news! This week, we discuss reports of trouble at The Initiative and how it might affect Perfect Dark. We also saw articles about Moon Studios and reports of bad behavior from the core founders. We discuss GT7 and the re-emergence of microtransactions in AAA full-priced games, and we discuss the marketing cycle for Starfield and beyond.  SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL products at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! #ad

Rand and Jez sit down for another exploration of this week's Xbox news. This time, we discuss the possibility of a new upcoming Xbox event, Xbox becoming Metacritic's top 2021 publisher, analyst Michael Pachter predicting that PlayStation is "doomed," and much more.  SPONSOR: Get 20% off EVERYTHING worldwide at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2, boxers, deodorants, cologne, razors, and much more. #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez sit down for another exploration of this week's Xbox news. This time, we discuss the possibility of a new upcoming Xbox event, Xbox becoming Metacritic's top 2021 publisher, analyst Michael Pachter predicting that PlayStation is "doomed," and much more.  SPONSOR: Get 20% off EVERYTHING worldwide at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2, boxers, deodorants, cologne, razors, and much more. #ad

Jez and Rand discuss another week in game industry news! Halo Infinite grabs some important updates, Elden Ring's massive sales success, Xbox Game Pass' updates, the possibility of pre-E3 Xbox events, and more!  SPONSOR: Xbox Two fans get 20% off with code "XB2" on ALL MANSCAPED.COM products, including free shipping! | Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand discuss another week in game industry news! Halo Infinite grabs some important updates, Elden Ring's massive sales success, Xbox Game Pass' updates, the possibility of pre-E3 Xbox events, and more!  SPONSOR: Xbox Two fans get 20% off with code "XB2" on ALL MANSCAPED.COM products, including free shipping! | Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! #ad

Rand and Jez discuss this week's Xbox news! We talk Fallout "New Vegas 2" rumors, alongside the surprising delay of 2023's Call of Duty, and the reveal of Street Fighter 6, will it hit Xbox or nah? SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at Manscaped.com with code "XB2" in the checkout! Boxers, razors, trimmers, deodorant, and MUCH more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez discuss this week's Xbox news! We talk Fallout "New Vegas 2" rumors, alongside the surprising delay of 2023's Call of Duty, and the reveal of Street Fighter 6, will it hit Xbox or nah? SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at Manscaped.com with code "XB2" in the checkout! Boxers, razors, trimmers, deodorant, and MUCH more! #ad

Rand and Jez discuss another week's worth of Xbox news! We discuss Microsoft's Call of Duty statement and multiplatform commitment, the idea of Scalebound actually getting revived, we talk SIFU and video game difficulty, and much more!  SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF and FREE shipping at http://MANSCAPED.com | Boxers, deodorant, razors, and much more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez discuss another week's worth of Xbox news! We discuss Microsoft's Call of Duty statement and multiplatform commitment, the idea of Scalebound actually getting revived, we talk SIFU and video game difficulty, and much more!  SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF and FREE shipping at http://MANSCAPED.com | Boxers, deodorant, razors, and much more! #ad

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast show! This week, we discuss Sony's blockbuster acquisition of Bungie, and what it means for Destiny and Xbox players. We also discuss our impressions of Dying Light 2, and the continuing criticisms of Xbox's Activision Blizzard acquisition.  SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF and free shipping at http://MANSCAPED.com with checkout code "XB2" | Grab AMAZING boxers, razors, deodorant, and much more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast show! This week, we discuss Sony's blockbuster acquisition of Bungie, and what it means for Destiny and Xbox players. We also discuss our impressions of Dying Light 2, and the continuing criticisms of Xbox's Activision Blizzard acquisition.  SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF and free shipping at http://MANSCAPED.com with checkout code "XB2" | Grab AMAZING boxers, razors, deodorant, and much more! #ad

Join Rand and Jez for yet another big Xbox Two podcast! This week, we talk about the aftermath of Activision Blizzard, consolidation, and what it could mean for the industry. We discuss newly revealed Xbox games such as Project Suerte from Certain Affinity, and games like Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 hitting the big leagues.  SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF and free shipping at MANSCAPED.COM with our "XB2" check-out code! Boxers, men's products, razors, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices