The XB2 — A Gaming Podcast (Rand & Jez)

Jez and Rand discuss another week of big Xbox news. This week we talk Xbox Game Pass' future, Outriders' ongoing server problems, Alan Wake 2, Xbox's emphasis on backward compatibility vs. Sony and Nintendo, and much much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Rand and Jez for another fun-filled Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss fresh acquisition rumors, the latest Xbox leaked codenames "Cobalt" and "Indus," super hero games and the PS5 showcase, the "rumors" of new Xbox console upgrades for 2022 (lol), and much more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON.COM/XB2 ON NOV 20, 2024! This month, we caught up with the excellent and bodacious Luke Lohr of the Xbox Expansion Pass Podcast to talk all things Xbox and gaming news. Follow Luke on socials @InsipidGhost and find Xbox Expansion Pass on YouTube! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON: December 23, 2024. With Rand unavailable, this month's XB2+1 ended up being an XB2+1-1+2 as Jon from XboxERA and Luke from Xbox Expansion Pass jumped in to recap this year in Xbox land. We talk Xbox OEM hardware rumors, Xbox's "This is an Xbox" push, sprinkle in some rumors, and wrap up 2025 in a nice shiny red bow. Follow JON @ XboxEra: https://www.youtube.com/c/XboxEra Follow LUKE @ XAP: https://www.youtube.com/@XboxExpansionPass 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's launch week! Rand and Jez tackle this week's big next-gen questions, along with Rand's initial PS5 impressions, Microsoft's march to grab more Xbox game studios, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez kick off another weekly Xbox Two show! On this week's episode, Jez and Rand talk about Little Nightmares 2, the future of Anthem being decided, Final Fantasy and Square Enix's support of Xbox, Bethesda's "Vault" subsidiary, Halo Infinite intrigue, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand catch up with GAZ of Septic Sauce fame to discuss console wars, Xbox financials, Xbox 360 nostalgia, and much more. Follow GAZ on Twitter at https://twitter.com/septic_sauce and YouTube.com/c/septic-sauce! Aired first on Patreon on July 30, 2024. Listen EARLY with Patreon.com/XB2! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED with checkout code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! | http://manscaped.com/ SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF RAYCON EARBUDS with checkout code XB2 | Noise isolation, high-quality sound at affordable prices! | http://buyraycon.com/XB2 PATREON: Join us on Patreon to get exclusive extra shows, and a guaranteed question answered every week! | http://www.patreon.com/XB2 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the latest Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox Game Pass and Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and its success (or failure?), Dragon Age: The Veilguard reviews and reactions, Indiana Jones preview event, hardware rumors, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Call of Duty vs. Xbox Game Pass. 01:13:24: Sony shuts down two studios, Square Enix comments on Xbox, Age of Empires to PlayStation? 01:44:07: Jez’s thoughts on Indiana Jones, Rand talks Life is Strange. 02:16:22: Perfect Dark and Star Wars Outlaws get new creative directors. 02:29:30: Dragon Age Veilguard thoughts. 03:02:25: Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into another week of juicy gaming news. This week, we talk The Game Awards, Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" campaign, Microsoft's "no red lines" Xbox multiplat comments, with a hint of Fable gameplay teasing too. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, The Game Awards, Rand beats Dragon Age: The Veilguard. 01:00:00: Xbox at The Game Awards, Jez talks new Fable gameplay. 01:30:00: Blizzard hiring for open world StarCraft? Indiana Jones gameplay. Xbox's new ad campaign. 02:25:00: Phil Spencer interviews, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week of Xbox news for Jez and Rand. We talk Phil Spencer's recent interview run, Forza Horizon 5 hitting PlayStation, Gears E-Day's dev day, Xbox's financial figures, and much more. 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Microsoft to buy TikTok? 01:20:00: BioWare's downfall, Obsidian gets a new director. Bloodborne cease and desist. 01:50:00: Xbox's financials, Forza Horizon 5 hits PlayStation 5. 02:50:00: Private Division issues? PlayStation leadership shake up. 03:18:00: Patreon 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPONSOR: The Xbox Two is powered by MANSCAPED.COM, Xbox Two listeners can grab 20% off in the checkout on all sorts of great grooming products. #ad  Join Rand and Jez for episode 199 of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox possibilities at The Game Awards and surrounding drama about the show, we talk Xbox handheld questions and whether or not they should even make one, and the big news of the week, Sony, exploring its own Xbox Game Pass competitor.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF AT MANSCAPED.com with our checkout code XB2! Razors, boxers, trimmers, cologne, deodorant, and MORE! 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into it with another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the reactions to the Xbox Partner Showcase, we talk Blizzcon rumors and speculation, discuss Xbox's big re-org, as well as layoffs and firings going on at PlayStation.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.com with our checkout code XB2! Boxers, razors, cologne, beard products, and MORE! GO AD FREE: Join us on Patreon.com/XB2 to go ad-free and get exclusive access to extra shows, and guaranteed Q&As! TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro. 00:20:00: Xbox Series S price hike in Brazil, Blizzcon schedule, GOTY nominations. 01:30:00: Xbox budget increases, Alan Wake 2 impressions, Xbox partner preview, Satya interview. 02:10:00: Xbox leadership restructured, Doug Bowser on Xbox acquisition. 02:33:00: PlayStation layoffs and firings, Spider-Man 2 thoughts. 03:02:00: Patreon Q&As. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk to Jeff Grubb about anything and everything Xbox and gaming in this latest ep. of XB2+1. We learn more about a variety of upcoming Xbox games, Summer Game Fest, discuss the future direction of Xbox, and the industry at large. AIRED FIRST ON PATREON (May 14, 2024): http://patreon.com/XB2 FOLLOW JEFF on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeffgrubb FOLLOW JEFF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBMPaqi9mfzRag1m7rKT1Ig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Rand, Colt Eastwood, and Lord Cognito to discuss one of the biggest weeks of Xbox news so far this year! JEZ sure picked a good week for a vacation huh? (Timestamps will come a bit later cuz it's super hard uploading and formatting the show on my phone. If you need them sooner they're up on Rand's YouTube!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE WORLDWIDE shipping at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. PATREON: Join us on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE extra podcasts! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for the latest episode of Xbox Two! This week, we talk Xbox's plans at Gamescom, the Avowed delay (which becomes official live on air), as well as Xbox's financials, new studio rumors, and more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com Razors, boxers, cologne, and much more. #ad PATREON: Get bonus shows, Q&As, and ad-free episodes on our Patreon! http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, new Darksiders announced. Xbox 360 store closed. Game Informer closed. 00:50:00: Bungie layoffs continue, Playground new studio, new Blizzard studio. 01:30:00: Avowed delay rumor, Xbox gamescom plans, Xbox's financials. Avowed gets officially delayed. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox's mobile game store fails, Call of Duty's penetration, Activision-Blizzard games drip feeding into Game Pass, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Xbox port rumors, and much more. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, what we've been playing. 00:28:25: Xbox Game Pass and Activision games, PC handheld wars, Horizon Zero Dawn gets ripped off. 01:21:00: Studio closures, Final Fantasy whole slate to Xbox, Xbox mobile store delayed on Android. 01:54:50: Sony trailer Bloodborne tease, Shuhei Yoshida retires, gamers spending more time watching videos than playing? 02:14:24: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two show! Rand returns recovering from Covid, so excuse the audio issues! We talk PS5 Pro and what it means for Xbox, Star Wars Outlaws, Indiana Jones revealed for PlayStation, Black Myth Wukong's Xbox exclusion, and much more. PATREON: Go ad-free and get Q&As with our Patreon! Patreon.com/XB2! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and free shipping with checkout code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM! DISCORD: Join our awesome community at http://discord.gg/XB2! TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Star Wars Outlaws, Cyberpunk 2077, PS5 Pro discussion. 00:50:00: Mike Ybarra doesn't like Xbox's strategy, Xbox and Final Fantasy, Concord. 01:40:00: Indiana Jones on PlayStation, Black Myth Wukong's "exclusivity." 02:40:00 Patreon Q&A.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez strike up the podcast machine for another weekly Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Gamescom, Halo Infinite news and concerns over its launch state, Psychonauts 2 and the future of Xbox Game Studios, that time Jez was in a weird cult, and much, much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez get together for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox subscriber growth figures, Resident Evil Village's PlayStation marketing contract and what it means for Xbox, the rumors of a Metal Gear Solid remake, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez talk 2025 in this final episode of the year. We talk Xbox @ CES 2025 and what third-party Xbox hardware might look like, we discuss the newly published Xbox controller patent, as well as Indiana Jones' success. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, most anticipated games of 2025, top games of 2024. 00:40:00: Indiana Jones sequel? Xbox 2025 predictions. 01:20:00: EA killed dead Space 4, New Sebile Xbox controller. Xbox at CES 2025. 02:10:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It finally happened! Microsoft and Bethesda joined forces, bringing twenty games to Xbox Game Pass, setting up for a future where Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, and many others go exclusive to Xbox platforms. Is the tide finally turning for Xbox? Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show as we discuss the Big Bethesda future.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two super show. This week, we discuss the big Gamescom blowout, with hands-on impressions with Towerborne and other upcoming Xbox games. We discuss the latest round of Xbox Series S "FUD" and the on-going negativity orbiting Starfield and its leaks. We also discuss Phil Spencer's interview with IGN, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2 | Razors, boxers, beard products, and much more! PATREON: Get extra podcasts, early access, and our guaranteed Q&A session over here: http://patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro and Housekeeping 00:20:00 - Starfield arrest and review cycle 00:30:00 - Certain Affinity Lobo/Tatanka 00:45:15 - Jez at Gamescom 01:18:46 - Phil Spencer Interview - Mid Gen Upgrade, 4 Big Games A Year, Baldur's Gate 3 02:32:20 - Starfield discourse 02:41:20 - Xbox ABK Deal restructured 03:00:20 - Patreon Question and Closing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final Xbox Two show of 2021 is here! This week, we're joined by YouTubers Colt Eastwood and Dealer Gaming to talk Xbox's big 2022 plans, recap 2021, and our hopes for Xbox in the future.  SPONSOR: Xbox Two listeners can grab 20% OFF and FREE worldwide shipping on everything @ MANSCAPED.COM! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand catches up with Cognito and Colt while Jez is on his corporate mandated vacation! Xbox gets into AI with "Muse," new rumors offer details on Elder Scrolls 6, and is Tony Hawk on the way back? Timestamps coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AIRED FIRST on Patreon.com/XB2 on October 23, 2024. We get the king of leaks Tom Henderson on the show to talk Xbox, the downfall of Ubisoft, the future of Battlefield, Halo, Call of Duty, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Check out INSIDER-GAMING.com  Follow Tom on X/Twitter: https://x.com/_Tom_Henderson_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for an especially loooooooooong Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk all about Xbox's self-inflicted drama. Tango Gameworks, Arkane, etc. And whether or not Xbox Game Pass is to blame for the entire industry's woes right now. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. Boxers, cologne, shavers, razors, and MUCH more. DISCORD: Join us on Discord.gg/XB2! PATREON: Go ad-free and support us on Patreon.com/XB2, extra shows, Q&A, and more! TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Superchats. 00:30:00: Xbox closes four studios, is Xbox Game Pass to blame? 03:10:00: Patreon Q&A, superchats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand dig in for another big Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase latest rumors and predictions, talk PlayStation State of Play, and Xbox's upcoming new publishing partnerships. PATREON: Get extra shows, shoutouts, guaranteed Q&A, and more with our Patreon @ Patreon.com/XB2! MANSCAPED: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at http://manscaped.com with our code XB2! Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! #ad DISCORD: Join our Discord community and hang out! http://discord.gg/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Call of Duty to Xbox Game Pass. Take Two wants to sell Private Division? 00:38:00: Sony's day one PC strategy, Toys for Bob joins up with Xbox, could Xbox acquire more studios? Xbox to publish Hundred Stars' first game (rumor). 01:00:00: Wu Tang at the Xbox show? Halo news and speculation, Redfall's final update. 01:30:00: PlayStation State of Play, Resident Evil's future and news there. Xbox showcase predictions section, Gears Collection? Minecraft on Netflix. 03:00:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox Two Podcast goodness. This week, we discuss the aftermath of the Xbox drama and the Xbox Business Update event, we talk Starfield, Indiana Jones, and other Xbox exclusives, as well as the teases about Xbox hardware. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING with code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM | Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! PATREON: Go ad-free on Patreon and get extra shows, guaranteed Q&A, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 JOIN OUR DISCORD: http://discord.gg/XB2 for Xbox giveaways! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, thoughts on Skull & Bones. 00:40:00: "Insider" drama and credibility. 01:00:00: The "Xbox Business Update" and the future of Xbox. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FIRST AIRED August 15, 2023, on http://PATREON.com/XB2! Join Jez and Rand on a big discussion on Xbox and the future of gaming with Colin Moriarty of Sacred Symbols and Last Stand Media! We discuss Xbox Game Pass, Starfield, the way Xbox and PlayStation's direction converges and diverges, and much more. Follow Colin on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/longislandviper Follow LSM on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@laststand-media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez is back after some COVID fun with a new Xbox Two Podcast with Rand! This week, we discuss our Starfield impressions, the ongoing discourse, and the confusion from the games' media about Xbox having some kind of "win." We talk Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, PC gaming handhelds, and also Xbox's Tokyo Game Show potential announcements. SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF an epic Valari gaming pillow with our code XB2 at http://Valari.gg or https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215 🛌🏻🎮 PATREON: Go ad-free on PATREON, with guaranteed Q&A sessions, and more. http://patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro. 00:20:00 - Starfield discourse, PS+ Price increase dichotomy. 00:40:00 - Baldur's Gate 3 vs Starfield, Jez's thoughts on Starfield. 02:10:00 - Starfield breaking records. Nintendo Switch 2 at Gamescom. 02:35:00 - Xbox at TGS, Indiana Jones and Redfall, Xbox September Update, studio closures. 02:50:00 - Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sponsored by MANSCAPED: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF men's products, boxers, trimmers, and more with free shipping with promo code "XB2" at MANSCAPED.com! #ad  Jez and Rand discuss another week's worth of Xbox news! This week, we discuss Avowed gameplay footage Jez saw, alongside the news that Xbox Series X|S hit 100K units sold in Japan, far more quickly than the Xbox One. Rand talks Forza Horizon 5 gameplay, and we discuss the future of Xbox games and beyond.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez gear up for another 2021 Xbox Two podcast show! This week, we discuss the new LucasFilm Games division, and the possibility that Machine Games' Indiana Jones goes exclusive (or not) to Xbox, we also talk Star Wars dropping EA, and big tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Tencent hunting for acquisitions.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2 supershow! This week, we talk Xbox in 2024 and what to expect. Starfield's on-going discourse, Hellblade 2's "importance," Gears 6 teasers, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with checkout code XB2! PATREON: Go ad-free and support us over here! http://patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps coming soon! (Sorry for delay there). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey gang! Welcome to the audio version of XB2+1 (Ep. 23). This time, we talked to Florian Mueller (FOSSPatents, Game Fray) to learn all about the final years of the Xbox vs. FTC litigation, as well as the big Palworld vs. Nintendo battle brewing in Japan. This is a technical episode so buckle in!! But if you're interested in gaming legalities, you'll learn a ton. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! PATREON: Get episodes like this a week early on our Patreon! Patreon.com/XB2 Follow Florian Mueller over on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Florian4Gamers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're talking Xbox's incredible 2021, the mind-blowing Hellblade 2 trailer, The Game Awards in general, reactions and reviews to Halo Infinite, and much much more!  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF all MANSCAPED products and Free Shipping with promo code XB2 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aired originally exclusively on Patreon.com/XB2 on October 10, 2023. Jez and Rand gear up for the latest XB2+1 guest show for the Xbox Two Podcast, joined by Digital Foundry's insightful editor John Linneman. In this ep, we discuss the future of Xbox, digital vs. physical, the state of the games industry, John's history, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPONSOR: YOU get 20% off ALL Manscaped.com products with checkout code "XB2" (boxers, razors, trimmers, and much more!) #ad Rand and Jez are back for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox's surprising sales surge, Ubisoft+ and its possible inclusion in Xbox Game Pass, another wave of pandemic game delays, the death of Xbox One, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand discuss another week in Xbox news! This week, we gush over Mass Effect Legendary Edition and get nostalgic about how games were better back in the good ol' days. We discuss Starfield rumors and Xbox playing "dirty" in a world where exclusives are king, E3 2021 expectations, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! PATREON: Join us on Patreon to hear shows like this live! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 <3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez talk Xbox in another week of the Xbox Two show!  This week, we look at comments from PlayStation's Jim Ryan on expanding beyond the console. We hypothesize about what Xbox might do for its 20th anniversary. We discuss Far Cry 6 and "Ubisoft fatigue," as well as Gears of War "fatigue" and what TC can do to revitalize the franchise. We also discuss the Twitch hack, and much more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand tackle another week of Xbox and gaming news! We discuss Xbox's outing at the Tokyo Game Show, the PlayStation 5 "next-gen upgrade" path vs. Xbox's smart delivery, Alan Wake Remastered, Take Two Xbox partnership rumors, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week in massive Xbox news! Jez and Rand discuss all the major happenings hitting Xbox this week, with more details on the Xbox / Activision situation, Call of Duty exclusivity, PlayStation's response, and much, much more!  SPONSOR: Xbox Two listeners get 20% OFF at http://manscaped.com with checkout code "XB2" - Tons of great men's products, gifts, and more. #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk more Xbox Games Showcase predictions, Hellblade 2 reviews and discourse, Xbox's 2025 lineup, rumors of Microsoft buying Valve, and much much more! SPONSOR: Powered by http://MANSCAPED.COM! get 20% OFF with code XB2. Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! #ad PATREON: Go ad-free with PATREON.COM/XB2 and support us! <3 DISCORD: Join us on Discord.gg/XB2 and hangout with the community! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, thoughts on Gears Collection, Xbox Show predictions. 00:20:00: Call of Duty marketing, and more? 00:40:00: Call of Duty on last-gen consoles, Hellblade 2 reviews, Xbox 2025 games. 01:50:00: Microsoft wants to buy Valve rumor, short vs. long games. IGN consolidates. 02:15:00: Xbox selling early access, College football gaming, leaks abound? 02:40:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez suit up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the Xbox Series X|S sales figures, the big Halo Infinite preview, thoughts on The Ascent and Xbox Game Pass "quality," 2021 game delays, and much, much more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Rand and guests for a post E3 analysis showcase! With Jez taken ill, Rand is joined by various Xbox community guests to talk all things Xbox E3, along with the post-E3 show featuring Parris from Gamertag Radio. The crew discuss Hellblade II's video doc, Bethesda's marketing chief Pete Hines addressing exclusivity to PlayStation fans over exclusivity, and much, much more!  Timestamps: Intro: 00:00:00 Xbox and Bethesda E3: 00:12:00 Pete Hines discusses exclusivity: 01:08:00 Xbox's extended E3 show: 01:18:00 Hellblade II: 01:34:00 Xbox Design Lab: 02:00:00 Everwild Rebooted: 02:06:00 Silent Hill conspiracy theories and outro: 02:23:00 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez discuss another big week in Xbox news!  This week, we tackle the big news that Halo Infinite will launch without any form of co-op or its Forge features. We discuss the narrative that Xbox Game Pass "hurt" Outriders sales, and thus, stopped dev People Can Fly getting royalties. We talk Quake remasters and what "legacy" exclusives mean for Xbox, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to episode 8 of XB2+1, the guest show spin-off of the Xbox Two Podcast! Aired first on June 20, 2023, we caught up with @kindafunny 's Parris Lilly to talk Xbox's 2023 games showcase, his interview with Starfield's Todd Howard, the energy in LA, and much much more! Aired FIRST on XB2 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Follow Parris on Twitter! https://twitter.com/vicious696 Follow Kinda Funny XCast: @kindafunny Follow GamerTag Radio: https://twitter.com/gamertagradio --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON, JANUARY 16, 2024! WE'RE BACK FOR XB2+1! AND THIS MONTH, WE'RE TALKING TO THE ILLUSTRIOUS MVG! Follow MVG ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ModernVintageG and on YouTube @ModernVintageGamer ! GET EARLY ACCESS on PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 SPONSOR: GET 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2: http://www.manscaped.com/ JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/YvqZUWUusD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk Starfield, the death of the Xbox 360, Gamescom 2023, and much more!  PATREON: Subscribe on Patreon to get early access to our guest shows and more! Subscribe to Jez and Rand on YouTube! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - XB2+1 with Colin Moriarty 00:10:00 - Starfield review dates 00:23:00 - Baldur's Gate 3, what we've been playing 00:53:00 - Hi-Fi Rush, 2023 the best gaming year for over a decade? Game delays. 01:10:00 - Linus Tech Tips drama, Starfield Info, IGN vs. SEO 01:50:00 - Review bombing and fanboys, Certain Affinity at Gamescom, Embracer in trouble 02:25:00 - Xbox 360 deaded, Xbox new enforcement system 02:50:00 - Patreon Q&A. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON.COM/XB2, MARCH 6, 2024! Join Jez and Rand for the latest episode of XB2+1, our guest show that is one week exclusive to Patreon. This month, we caught up with Nate the Hate, noted Xbox content creator and gaming aficionado. We talk the Starfield rumor mill drama from last month, Xbox's future, the latest raft of Microsoft Gaming news, and much more. Join us on Discord! http://discord.gg/XB2 Watch XB2+1 first on Patreon and go ad-free! http://patreon.com/XB2 Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM, with checkout code XB2! #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk The Game Awards hype, and review Indiana Jones. We talk Xbox's Year In Review and Shawn Layden's recent interview. We discuss rumors of Sarah Bond's involvement with the "Xbox Everywhere" initiative, and discuss another round of Ubisoft fails. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro and Housekeeping 00:17:00: TGA predictions, Indiana Jones breakdown. 01:02:48: Andy Robinson hype TGA tweet, Xbox Series S saves lives! Xbox's Year In Review website. Shawn Layden interview. 01:42:55: Rumour: Sarah Bond behind "Xbox Everywhere." 02:15:05: Ubisoft closing studios and sunsetting XDefiant. 02:33:15: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez discuss another week in gaming in the latest Xbox Two show! This week, we tackle clickbait around Phil Spencer's comments on having a different strategy to Nintendo and Sony, we talk HADES hitting Xbox, the Blue Box scam game 'Abandoned', Hellblade graphical enhancements, GTA remake, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand talk the latest Xbox news in this week's XB2 show. We discuss the reports that Xbox will close the ABK deal on Jez's birthday?! Redfall finally gets updated to 60 FPS, Rand offers some thoughts on Forza Motorsport, and much more. 🎧 SPONSOR: Grab RAYCON EARBUDS at 20 to 40% off with code BIRTHDAY at http://buyRaycon.com/XB2 !! #ad 🎧 💚 Join us on Patreon! Ad-free shows, two exclusive podcasts per month, guaranteed Q&As, and more! http://patreon.com/XB2 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro 00:12:00: What we've been playing (Forza, Darktide, and more) 01:15:00: Indie GOTY and Contraband thoughts. 01:30:00: Gears 6 speculation and rumors. Xbox's "super hero" game. 02:00:00: ABK approval next week? Game industry problems. Xbox and Sega. 02:35:00: Redfall patched, length vs. value in games. 02:55:00: Patreon Q&A: Jez's celebrity encounter, top 5 games of the year, and 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand are back, jack. This week, we talk South of Midnight, Nintendo Switch 2 drama, $80 games as standard? Tariffs craziness, and much more. 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Titanfall 3 rumors. 00:20:00: South of Midnight thoughts, The First Berserker. 01:00:00: ASUS x Xbox handheld. 01:28:00: GTA release date, Oblivion rumors. 01:40:00: Nintendo Switch 2 thoughts. 02:38:00: New price point for games? 03:10:00: Patreon Q&A. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the latest episode of Xbox Two! This week, Jez and Rand talk Xbox's plans for the future and tease some possible news for December, we talk Avowed's positive previews, STALKER 2's rocky launch, and PlayStation's intent to buy Kadokawa, and thus FromSoftware. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! #ad 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, new Xbox accessories for December? Jez's Fable info. 00:40:00: New Transformers games coming, MS Flight Sim crashes, STALKER 2's rough launch. 01:38:00: Sony to buy Kadokawa and From Software, Xbox is everywhere. 02:10:00: Call of Duty Black Ops 6 sales success, Metaphor Re:Fantazio blows up. Xbox brings more games to the cloud. 02:50:00: Avowed previews, Patreon Q&A. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss more of Rand's PlayStation 5 impressions, Perfect Dark / The Initiative game rumors, Microsoft acquires Smash.GG, Xbox Series X performance updates, "PS5 Pro" rumors, Jeff Grubb's Forza Horizon 5 rumors, God of War and Master Chief in Fortnite, Bioware news, and much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOTE: The gameplay audio at the start clears up after about 4-5 minutes, sorry about that, I didn't mean to include it!  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with our checkout code XB2 | Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! Go AD-FREE and get the bonus shows EARLY on Patreon.com/XB2 | Please support us! This month we're joined by PAUL TASSI of Forbes fame to talk all things gaming! We discuss Xbox and the ABK futurce, The Game Awards, the so-called "Xbox Tax," Paul's career history, and much more.  Be sure to follow Paul on Twitter @PaulTassi and on YouTube @Paul_Tassi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and its popularity, we talk Xbox's big partnership with Amazon and why it's a good thing, as well as new rumored partnership with NVIDIA. We discuss Forza Horizon's delisting and the future of physical media, and much more. PATREON: Go ad-free, support us, and get extra shows and Q&As with our Patreon! http://PATREON.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! DISCORD: Say hi on http://DISCORD.GG/XB2 and hang out with us! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, superchats, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. 00:18:00: Jez vs. Rand on Hellblade 2, Dr. Disrespect drama, game preservation. 00:50:00: Xbox's cancelled cloud gaming "Keystone," partnership with Amazon Fire TV. 01:18:00: Dead Rising rumors, Xbox marketing, should Elden Ring DLC be GOTY? Helldivers 2's dropping players. 02:00:00: Patreon Q&A and closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jez and Rand for this week's Xbox Two show! This time, we discuss The Game Awards, the so-called "Xbox Tax," GTA6 potential $100 price?! and much more.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF with our checkout code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM, new products, great Christmas gifts, and Black Friday sale! GO AD FREE: Support us on Patreon to get extra shows completely without ads! Patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Jez's thoughts on Xbox Series S, GTA 6 release date. 00:23:00: Mike Ybarra comments on Xbox partnership, remakes and new IP. 01:08:00: Console parity, Rand talks Call of Duty MW3. 01:22:00: The Game Awards and the "Xbox Tax." 01:55:00: The Last of Us 2 leaks, KOTOR killed off, Xbox leadership changes. 02:55:00: Patreon Q&A.  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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox and gaming news. This week, we talk Xbox's financials, we also talk Hellblade 2 and metacritic predictions, we also get into more Fallout love and Gears 6 Xbox showcase rumors, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE shipping at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, and much more! #ad PATREON: Support us on Patreon.com/XB2 and get access to exclusive shows, ad-free episodes, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Rand's thoughts on Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Jez plays Fallout 76. 00:45:00: Helldivers 2 on Xbox? Fallout renaissance, RIP Blizzcon 2024. 01:30:00: Xbox Showcase 2024, Gears 6 speculation and rumors. 02:00:00: Xbox financials, Xbox's strategy and problems. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for a celebratory Xbox Two Podcast! Finally, after 22 months of regulatory battles, Microsoft has closed and finalized its deal for Activision-Blizzard. We discuss what all of this could mean, with guest appearances from Colt Eastwood and Shpeshal Nick. SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF with our code XB2 at Valari.gg, gaming pillows that your back will THANK you for: https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215 #ad Go ad-free and support us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: LIVE. 00:12:00: Xbox ACQUIRES Activision. 01:15:00: Xbox's next acquisition? 01:45:00: Activision games to Xbox Game Pass, Colt Eastwood joins the battle. 02:20:00: Shpeshal Nick joins the battle to discuss the future. 02:30:00: PS5 Slim, Xbox mid-gen upgrades? 03:00:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🦈 SPONSOR: Get 86% OFF Surfshark, 100% log-free VPN! https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=87&aff_id=37504 Aired first on Patreon.com/XB2 on April 1, 2025. We talk all things GAMING HANDHELDS and XBOX with CARY GOLOMB! Famed handheld content creator known as The Phawx! FOLLOW CARY: http://youtube.com/c/ThePhawx & https://x.com/carygolomb !! 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! ➡️ Get 15% OFF RAYCON EARBUDS at http://www.buyraycon.com/XB2, worldwide shipping, 8 hour play-back, and CRYSTAL quality! #ad ➡️ Join us on PATREON and get your questions answered every week, guaranteed! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand return with another lovely XB2 Podcast. This week, we talk PS5 Pro price shocker and discuss what this means for the Xbox next, we also talk Space Marine 2 and Astro Bot's sure-fire GOTY shoo-in. We talk Xbox layoffs and Xbox's evolving "strategy" (or lack thereof) and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Boxers, cologne, razors, shavers, and MUCH more. #ad PATREON: Support us and get a ton of perks with Patreon.com/XB2! DISCORD: Join our community at Discord.gg/XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, WH40K Space Marine 2 hype, Astro Bot success. 01:10:00: Old Activision games on Xbox Game Pass? PS5 Pro announced. 02:00:00: Geoff Keighley gets trolled, Annapurna implodes, Xbox layoffs. 02:40:00: Xbox Game Pass "Standard" tier, Tony Hawk rumors, Xbox friend system update. Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🍤 Join Jez, Rand, and a range of guests for this week's special E3 2021 show preview! We're joined by Iron Lords Podcast' Lord Cognito, XboxERA's Shpeshal Nick, the one and only Timdog, and YouTuber ColtEastwood to discuss all things Xbox E3 2021.  We explore rumors of studio acquisitions, discuss Microsoft's media interviews with Phil Spencer and Satya Nadella, Banjo and nostalgia, Battlefield 2042 ditching the campaign, SHRIMPS, and MUCH more. 🍤 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez catch up on another week of Xbox Two goodness! This we, we discuss the news that Xbox Game Pass "missed targets," Project Shaolin rumors, Xbox's 20th anniversary, God of War and other PlayStation games heading to Windows, and much, much more!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AIRED FIRST ON JUNE 26, 2024 ON HTTP://patreon.com/XB2 !! Join us on Patreon to get these shows a week early and ad-free! Our next guest is the EPIC PARRIS LILLY from KINDA FUNNY and GAMERTAG RADIO! We talk Xbox's future, the multi-plat strategy, Summer Game Fest impressions, the life of a content creator, and much more. Follow PARRIS on Twitter (https://twitter.com/vicious696) and on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@marcello696). SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at Manscaped.com with checkout code XB2! #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox news. This week, we react to the big Xbox Game Pass price hike and tier changes, talk rumors of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 hitting Xbox Game Pass earlier than expected, rumors of Xbox pulling back in Europe, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Razorz, boxers, cologne, and more! #ad PATREON: Go ad-free and support our work at Patreon.com/XB2! TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Tom Warren rumor on Xbox console marketing. 00:45:50: Game Pass changes, cloud gaming. Xbox 360 store shut down. 01:20:00: Free to play upending the game industry, CoD coming to Game Pass early. Game Pass price increase. 02:30:00: Xbox spam messages, Palworld and Sony partner up, Circana Xbox numbers. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez gear up for a unique Tuesday show of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, again, it's all about E3! Xbox's blockbuster showcase gave us a glimpse at the future of the platform, and we discuss all of the games from Halo Infinite, to Forza, to Starfield, and beyond. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @JezCorden and @Rand_Al_Thor_19, and catch up with Rand on YouTube by searching for Rand Al Thor 19!  Timestamps:  Intro: 00:00 Xbox won't replace consoles with cloud: 21:00  Xbox showcase analysis: 35:00 Everwild rebooted: 2:20:00  Xbox's extended E3 show and acquisitions: 2:27:00 Q&A and outro: 2:46:00 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez return following some painful tech issues (grr). This week, we get into Halo's Unreal Engine rebirth, Xbox sidestepping Google to launch "bring your own games" on Xbox Cloud Gaming, we talk Silent Hill 2, Alien Isolation 2 announcement, and much more. PATREON: Skip the ads and support us with our Patreon.com/XB2 page! From $4.99. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. Sarah Bond talks Xbox on cloud. Xbox stock levels in global markets. 00:50:00: Silent Hill 2, Final Fantasy 16 thoughts. 01:15:00: Metaphor Re:Fantazio blows up. 01:40:00: Halo's engine swap and future. 02:30:00: Alien Isolation sequel, Splinter Cell Remake rumors. 03:00:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox Two podcasting. This week, we talk the Xbox handheld "rumors," the PS5 Pro vs. the Xbox Series X, Dragon's Dogma 2, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, and much more. PATREON: Support us and get extra shows and guaranteed Q&As on Patreon.com/XB2! DISCORD: Join us on our Discord.gg/XB2 server! MANSCAPED: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2. #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. Thoughts on Dragon's Dogma 2 and MTX drama. 00:45:00: Xbox handheld rumors, Enotoria skipping Xbox. 01:30:00: PS5 Pro and should Xbox respond? Persona 6 rumors. 02:10:00: Bungie "underperforming," new Amy Hennig Marvel game. 02:45:00: Patreon Q&A. 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!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices