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What a week! There's more gaming news than you can shake a stick at. From the reveal and subsequent carnage of the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal to the release of South of Midnight, the XboxEra crew are here to break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 257!

Nick, Jesse and myself sit down this week to talk through what has been a pretty crazy time in gaming. DOOM: The Dark Ages kicked things off, with our preview and extended gameplay going live on Monday. We sent the lovely Gyózó Baki out to Germany to go hands-on, and he came back with all sorts of lovely footage and impressions for us to share.

Jesse reviewed the lovely South of Midnight from Compulsion Games, which is out now in Early Access and coming to Game Pass on Day One come April 8th. Predrag worked his magic on the presentation, so you should go check things out and have a read.
Lastly, Nintendo revealed the long-awaited Switch 2, and then shocked consumers with a high ticket price, not just for the console, but also raising the price for their games to an eye-watering level. We talk through the reveal, the games and really, that Nintendo enjoys a position few other platforms have, in that the nostalgia wins out, and they'll just get away with it. ASUS have teased a new handheld partnered with Xbox, perhaps we'll get to see more in the coming weeks.

All this and more of course, so jump in! It's always worth mentioning that XboxEra is a publication supported by you, so if you want to support us directly, head to patreon.com/xboxera.

Another week passes us by on the slow march towards the heat death of the universe, but nothing will stop the podcast crew from getting together for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 235!

Join Sik, Nick, and Jesse as they break down all the latest in gaming news from across the industry and Jesse is streaming for 12+ hours to raise money for ExtraLife, and we smashed all our targets with other $2000 raised before we even started the show.

Perfect Dark has a new Creative Director, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle previews incredibly well and Dragon Age: The Veilguard received a perfect score from us (and others!), and no-one is mad about that at all, right?

All this and more in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 235!

As always, a big thank you to our amazing Patreon community for being just awesome. Jump in!

Sik & Nick are joined by Taylor Lyles from IGN as they talk about the new Fallout TV show lookin' sweet, Free Radical possibly closing before they could put out a new Timesplitters and all the latest in gaming. Jump In!

Another week passes us by, with more games released and more shows detailed. As per usual the crew are on hand to break it all down for you in three hours of conversational banter in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 256!

Nick, Jesse and I return to chat through all the latest in gaming for this week. Nintendo had a Direct ahead of the imminent Switch 2 reveal, and a MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, new side-scrolling beat 'em up made Nick very happy. Metroid Prime 4 footage helped too.

The whole crew have been playing South of Midnight, but we can't really talk about it until next week, but you can check out our review when it premieres right here. Myself and Jesse have been playing upcoming Game Pass release Blue Prince, and while I want to talk about it VERY MUCH INDEED, you'll have to wait until the week after next for my verdict. I also wrote a lenghty op-ed about the recent discussion regarding playing PlayStation Games on the new Xbox via Steam, which the community was debating online - you can read/watch that here.

We also chat through all sorts of news topics, from Switch 2 launch plans from Insider Gaming, Xbox releases dominating the PlayStation store worldwide and new release The First Bezerker: Khazan, which Jesse described as one of the most difficult game he's ever played.
All this and more, so jump in!

It's been a week, so perhaps it's best we settle down and get cosy with the podcast crew for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 236!

Jon, Jesse and Nick are back this week to discuss all things gaming with special guest Taylor Lyles, ex-IGN Journalist and tech enthusiast. On this episode, they break down what they've been playing, from Metal Slug Tactics to our Towerborne and Halo Infinite previews.

They also spend some time on all the news from this week, from the surprise appearance of Death Stranding on Xbox Series consoles, the return of the original Gear of War voice cast for Gears of War: E-Day and more.

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Sik is off working on the "secret project" so Rand Al Thor joins Nick and Jesse as they break down a crazy week for Xbox. Game Pass has had a massive change, and we'll break that down and all the rest in gaming news. Jump In!

As the year draws to a close, the XboxEra team get together for the penultimate episode of the year. So if you're feeling festive, sit back and enjoy the XboxEra Podcast Episode 242!

This week, we're joined by the lovely Matt "Deadly" Headley, who recently garnered a lot of attention and praise for his marketing breakdown of Team Green's "This is an Xbox!" ad series. He kindly brought a written version to XboxEra for folks that wanted an alternative way to consume his op-ed beyond his excellent video.

The team dive into that, in addition to what the future holds for Xbox as an organization and future hardware. Nick puts his foot down on Jon's attendance to the last XboxEra podcast of the year, despite the community backlash. We talk through a bunch of great games, answer your questions and more - so Jump in!

Sik has been at Gamescom in Germany, Nick has been humbled on Twitter, and Jesse is still awash in a field of stars. Jump in!

Sik is turning 40 so he's out celebrating getting old. Nick and Jesse are joined by the one and only MrBadBit. Assassin's Creed Shadows looks incredible, PlayStation has two CEOs., cats and dogs are living together. Mass hysteria! Jump In!

Nick is out for the week, so Jon, Jesse and the lovely Aarsal get together to discuss all the latest in gaming this week.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is here and it's actually pretty great! Xbox have teamed up with MtnDew like it's 2007 and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is not going to get a sequel...at least for now!

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At last things are getting back to normal.

The boys are back from an amazing time at Gamescom, enabled by all of the amazing community that is XboxEra.

We saw cool games, nearly burnt down the AirBNB and generally had a very nice time indeed.

The Console Wars Card Game Booth was a roaring success, and there are just 2 days left to back it, so get in there quick!

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In the show, we'll talk about all the games we saw, smelt and touched, in addition to fielding the community question from our wonderful patrons.

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Join Sik, Nick, and Jesse as they break down Xbox's Developer_Direct and all the latest in gaming news from across the industry. Jump In!

Another week rolls by, another podcast episode! This week in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 230, Jon, Nick and Jesse reflect on the Tokyo Game Show in what was a pretty good effort from Microsoft in wooing that side of the pond. We had surprise drops onto Xbox Game Pass, new games announced and Square brought the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters to Team Green at last.

In other news, Sony had a middling state of play (at least according to the internet at large) and poor old Ubisoft appears to be falling apart at the seams following the announced delay of Assassin's Creed: Shadows.

The Podcast crew break this all down, and more in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 230!

In an XboxEra first, the crew have travelled to the UK for the first ever live, in-person event ahead of Gamescom for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 225!

This week, we dig into the latest in gaming news, from the reincarnation of Tango Gameworks via Krafton, the leaks and rumours around more "big" Xbox Exclusives going multiplatform, and just what we can expect from Gamescom next week.

Because of course, the boys aren't here for a holiday! Thanks to our amazing Patreon community, we're going to Gamescom to bring you all the best Xbox coverage we can, and even better, run our very own booth promoting Console Wars the Card Game on the show floor. If you haven't backed it yet, you can do so by heading to Kickstarter, right now!

Expect plenty of YouTube shorts, shenanigans, and more over the coming week.

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Audio Listeners: There's a bit of an issue at the very beginning but it sorts itself out. Sorry about that.

Xbox is making money, but not enough. The new dashboard is heading out to everyone, but over time. Games are being played, things ae being reviewed. Square Enix is finally releasing Final Fantasy XIV on Xbox Series and are committed to release more on the console?!?! It's nuts out there, so join Sik and Nick as they break it all down. Jump in!

It's time to join Sik,Nick and Jesse as they cover all the latest in gaming. Fallout's TV show is fantastic, The Rogue Prince of Persia looks sick, and so much more. Jump In!

Alright, lets get back to normal. A nice normal show with the usual crew...Well, we would do that, but I'm off and so is Nick, so instead the lovely Aarsaal and K.Asante step in with Jesse for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 251!

Aarsaal, K and Jesse chat about what they've been playing, generally chit chat and then dive into the latest news. Microsoft announced MUSE, a new AI model and a new type of quantum computing too. They also dive into Microsoft's ecosystem future, a new Tony Hawk tease and NetEase pulling an Embracer as they reportedly seek to shed studios.

All this and more, so jump in! The best way to support XboxEra is of course to join our community on Patreon via patreon.com/xboxera. If you love what we do, please think about it! You'd make all the difference in the world!

Sik & Nick are joined by Lord Cognito of the Iron Lords. It's December but news is still dropping and we're here to break it all down. Jump In!

A new year brings new beginnings, and the same is true for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 244! The year ahead looks chock full of amazing video games, and like you, we can't wait to play them!

In this weeks episode, Jon, Nick and Jesse talk through a little bit of news, from crossovers that never happened to getting the star of UK darts on the XboxEra Podcast at some point in the future. The big discussion of course revolves around the fabled 'Year of Xbox'. There are so many games, so many possibilities and we are so excited to get stuck in. South of Midnight, Doom: The Dark Ages, Fable, Avowed, The Outer Worlds 2 and so much more - and that's just Xbox first party.

We talk through it all with our amazing community having their say in the chat, and Nick and Jon do battle once again in What Year, M'Dear and The Annual Friends Quiz, with Jesse overseeing it all with his usual production skills.

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The Podcast crew gather once more to discuss all the goings-on in the gaming industry this week. Leaks, remasters, marketing and more - it's the XboxEra Podcast Episode 259!

Nick is out this week, redecorating and fussing over his new gaming space, so myself and Jesse are joined by the one and only K.Asante this week to break down the week. It's been an odd-one, that's for sure!

The biggest news of the week has undoubtedly been the leak of Oblivion Remastered, with tonnes of in-game screenshots, comparisons and marketing information shared from one of the developers own websites. Elsewhere, we held the XboxEra Spring Subathon, focused on raising funds to cover travel expenses like flights and hotels so that we can bring you more of the best of what we do. Big thank you to everyone that donated!

We also covered Towerborne, with a gameplay-filled 45 minute interview for you to check out ahead of the game arriving into Xbox Game Pass on April 29th. That's not the only thing coming to Game Pass of course, with Microsoft announcing a meaty drop of 10 games for the second wave this month.

There's plenty to play, and we talk games, in addition to celebrating our amazing community, all in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 259!

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Sik is back, Nick is still here, and we've got Joe from the HYPERCHARGE team at Digital Cybercherries back as the Xbox version of HYPERCHARGE Unboxed hits next week. Tons of news has happened, games have been played - let's break it all down. Jump In!

Another week passes by, but this milestone is nothing to sneeze at as the XboxEra Podcast crew celebrate one hell of a milestone in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 250!

Jon is back from DICE 2025 in Las Vegas, Nick is recovering from a night of partying and Jesse is raising his head from playing a tonne of Avowed, but none of that will stand in the way of celebrating our 250th episode in style as Xbox CEO Phil Spencer stops by to mark the occasion for the community.

As well as talking about a few things that happened this week, the focus is on our time with Phil. We chat about a variety of things, from the Xbox Developer Direct, Microsoft’s new multiplatform approach and what Phil thinks when the community expresses concerns about Xbox becoming the next Sega. We also discover exactly what Phil got his for his birthday and just how good a game show host he could be if wanted to try a career change!

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A big thank you to you all for joining us on the journey - here's to another 250!

Nick is away so the Sik will play. The Game Awards nominees are out and people are upset. Snubfield, Hi-Fi Forgotten, and Bungie for best community team? All that and more as we break down the week in gaming. Jump In!

The Xbox Business Update podcast has come and gone. Sik & Nick are here to break it all down, and go over the rest of the biggest stories in gaming. Jump In!

Another week passes us by, another chance for the podcast crew to chat video games, industry news and make a special announcement - it's the XboxEra Podcast Episode 249!

This week, Nick is having a little rest with his family, so Jon and Jesse are joined by the lovely Aarsaal to chat video games. Aarsaal has been enjoyingKingdom ComeDeliverance II andCitizen Sleeper 2 and managed to hit the embargoes for both, which is always nice. Jon has been playingSouth of Midnight for the preview next week, and Jesse has prepped hisAvowed review for you all to watch come embargo time.

We also chat about the PSN outage and the absolute mess that Warner Bros' Game division finds itself in. The Console Wars launch is imminent and Jon is heading to Vegas for DICE 2025.

And of course, to finally share a little surprise - Phil Spencer is joining the crew to celebrate episode 250 of the XboxEra Podcast next week!

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Sik and definitely not Nick are joined by MrBadBit. Jim Ryan is retiring from PlayStation after 30 years. Tons of news has hit for Xbox and 3rd parties, and we'll be breaking it all down.

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Nick is hosting as Sik is on vacation, but don't worry we have an Englishman on with the Jez Corden of Windows Central joining the show. Jump in!

Another week passes by, and of course another gathering for the XboxEra Podcast crew to get together and talk all things video games for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 253!

This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are reeling from a whole host of video game news. Split Fiction is out in the wild, earning a 'masterpiece, 10 out of 10 rating' from Jon in his review. Jesse previewed Atomfall, reviewed WWE 2K25 and Nick...

Despite the busy week, we've all been playing Assassin's Creed: Shadows, but we can't talk about it yet, so you folks will have to make do with Jesse's preview, which you can find here.

In addition to all our own content, we dive into the news of the week, from the return of legendary publisher Acclaim, to the reveal of Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3+4 and a little bit of FragPunk on PC, as the console launch was delayed.

All this and more, so jump in! If you enjoy the XboxEra Podcast, the best way to support us is to do so directly, by heading to Patreon.com/xboxera and helping to keep us independent!

Join Sik, Nick and Jesse as we talk through the latest in gaming and Xbox news this week. Admittedly, there's not actually that much going on, but we still manage to get a couple of hours out of it! Let's talk about Tears of the Kingdom, Lego 2K Drive, Planet of Lana, the ROG Ally, Eurovision and of course, our Patreon Community Questions!

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Sik, Nick, and Jesse discuss the latest in news, like Microsoft spending a cool 70 billion as they finalize the acquisition of ABK. Tom Warren will join the show at some point to give his expert opinions on the whole affair. The Man With A Million, Rand Al Thor 19, jumps in for a bit too!

All in all, a bloody good time actually, so JUMP IN!

Rand is here! The CMA seems A-OK with MSFT buying ABK. Xbox Live Gold is retired for Xbox Game Pass Core, and so much more. Jump in!

What a week in video games it's been! Indiana Jones and Marvel Rivals have arrived, and the podcast crew kick back to discuss it all in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 240!

Bit of an unusual episode this week! The UK is being battered by a large storm, and Jesse and Nick were a bit amused as Jon experienced a power cut as soon as the show went live. He managed to stick around via mobile to talk about Indiana Jones and Marvel Rivals, which both released this week.

Indiana Jones is fantastic, and both Nick and Jesse are pretty keen on Marvel Rivals. Jesse reviewed the new TV series "Secret Level" and The Game Awards gets some 'predictions' from Nick.

All this and more, so jump in! If you love what we do, please consider supporting us directly via Patreon.

Another week goes by, and of course there's so much to talk about in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 214!

Join Sik, Nick, and Jesse as they break down all the latest news in gaming from across the industry! Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox Game Pass, and we dive into some new reviews from the team, from Hypercharge Unboxed to Humanity.
Neil Druckmann got massively misquoted by his own company, and Sony had a PlayStation "State of Play". Jesse breaks down what "The Xbox tax" actually is, and Sik and Nick display some pretty sweet dance moves.
Lots more to talk about than that, so jump in to The XboxEra Podcast Episode 214!

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It's episode 201 of the XboxEra podcast with Sik and Jesse, but no Nick - and for a first on Spotify, in video form!

More and more people are being fired, the Mando SW FPS is gone, and Toys 4 Bob has gone independent. What a crazy week. Jump In!

The crew is joined by Klas Eriksson of Wishfully Studios, makers of Planet of Lana! Then we'll break down all the latest in gaming including the SPICY hot ABK/FTC trial. Jump in!

Nick, Soulblazers and Jesse are here to break down all the latest news in gaming, with a focus on Xbox. Jump In!

Jon, Nick and Jesse return in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 223.

This week, there's plenty to talk about. We break down the closure of the Xbox 360 marketplace and say goodbye to the Xbox 360 as we reminisce about old school lobbies and midnight launches.

Bungie made headlines this week with the announcement of massive lay-offs and staff transfers to Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Jesse did a lengthy preview on Star Wars: Outlaws.

We also tease the #SecretProject, which is getting revealed August 5th at 5pm BST.

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Tomas Sala joins the show to talk about his new game Bulwark, and the ABK Acquisition is finally ALMOST done! Jump in!

Another weekend rolls around and the team unite once more to talk about everything Xbox for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 237!

Join Jon, Nick and Jesse as they break down all the latest from across the video game industry, with a focus on your favourite platform, Xbox.

Phil Spencer has been on tour and shared some tidbits on new hardware and the removal of red lines when it comes to Xbox franchises going elsewhere. South of Midnight looks incredible in a new documentary, and Avowed gets a fancy steelbook edition with 5 days early access included.

Oh, and everything is an Xbox now. Even you. Especially us. Is it all about the ecosystem now? Jon thinks so.

All this and more, so jump in!

Jon and Nick are back to break down all the latest and greatest in video game news. Starfield codes going out, and Jon and Jesse have them? News News News, gaming and more. Jump in!

Sik, Nick, and Jesse try to figure out just why the video game industry is on fire when it's putting out better games and making more money than ever. Xbox Brazil is a mess, PlayStation is laying off tons of people, and more. Jump In!

Join Sik, Nick, and Jesse as they talk Palworld, Tekken 8, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and so much more! Firings, hirings, dirings, lyrings, it's all happening. Jump In!

Sik, Nick, and Jesse take a look at what to expect from Xbox and video games in 2024. There's already so much. An 'insider' rumor has set the internet on fire, Xbox consoles ded, third party oh noez! All that "fun" stuff and more. Jump In!

Nick is back, get ready to hear about weddings, mario, Nintendo, and more as he talks the night away with Sik. Patrick Maka joins the crew of Maka91 productions. Video game news is slowing down but there's still plenty to talk about this week. Jump In!

Sik, Nick and Jesse are back to talk all things gaming! Xbox is doomed, EU said yes, China said yes, UK? Still a no, for now. Mortal Kombat 1 was revealed, Street Fighter 6, Planet of Lana and Diablo IV are also on the way.

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Phil wants a handheld, a Series X digital edition leaked, and so many more people have lost their jobs in gaming. We'll cover all that and more. Jump In!

Sik, Nick, and Jesse are here to talk about all the latest in gaming. XboxEra's reviewed Dragon's Dogma 2, Alone in the Dark, & Halo the Series. We've got previews, news, and more and we'll break it all down, live. Jump In!

Another week in gaming, another chance for the podcast crew to get round the mic for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 252!

This week sees the triumphant return of both Jon, Nick and Jesse following a short break last week due to personal commitments. As always, the industry hasn't stopped moving along, and there's plenty of news and video game things, good and bad to discuss!

Before any of that, the team are joined by Patrick of Zockrates Laboratories, developers of the incredible looking Ruffy and The Riverside, a nostalgic looking 3D Platformer with a unique gameplay twist. You can check out our thoughts on the demo available as part of Steam Next Fest here.

In news, the team dig into Fable's delay to 2026, the absolute sh*t-show at Warner Bros., and of course the massive success of Monster Hunter: Wilds.

All this and more, so jump in!

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Sik and Nick are here to break down the news that Redfall is stuck at 30fps on console at launch, more ABK madness, lots of reviews hitting the site, and more! Jump in!

The duo of Sik and Nick are joined by MrBadBit to talk about all the latest news in gaming. What a great 3rd party multiplat show from PlayStation, who also think that Xbox's strategy of Console, Cloud, and PC is pretty smart.

We also talk about the drama of last week and how a clip of the show made a lot of people a bit cross. Jump in!

Nick is out, so K. Asante is joining the crew to talk Starfield, news, and more. Jump in!

Sik, Nick, and Jesse are here to break down the lastest in video games. SF6 rules and Nick reviewed it. Diablo IV rules and Jesse reviewed that. The CMA got hit hard in court, and South Korea approved the merger. All that and more to break down this week. Jump in!

Sik, Nick, and Jesse are here to talk about our new Kickstarter, which you should back now, and all the latest in gaming news.

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In this episode, things get a bit…crazy. Sik, Nick, and Jesse break down all the latest in gaming, which honestly, at least when it comes to this week, isn't that much really!

Nintendo had a solid direct, making Nick more excited than 500 Xbox shows put together, Capcom's old engine doesn't work on Xbox anymore ("allegebly") and there's some controversy surrounding Black Myth: Wukong.
Our community also go completely insane this episode, and help grow our Patreon and general fund-raising efforts to new, incredible heights. We're very grateful.
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It's time to join Sik, Nick and Jesse as they cover all the latest in Xbox gaming. Keanu is Shadow the Hedgehog, Sea of Thieves run 0.1% better on PS5 and more. Jump In!

Join Sik and Nick as they talk about all the latest and greatest in gaming. Alan Hartman is the new Head of Xbox Game Studios. PlayStation's financials are a mix of big numbers and small margins. The biggest news of the week though, GTA VI is finally real and we'll see it in "Early December". Jump In!

In this very special 200th episode, we celebrate one heck of a milestone. Join Sik, Nick and Jesse for tonnes of announcements and bunch of special guests that invade along the way.

A big thank you to our community, that make it all possible.

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Another weekend, another show. The XboxEra Podcast Episode 222 is now ready and available for your listening and viewing pleasure.

This week, the full crew return again to chat all things videogames, with a focus on the Xbox Platform. Unions are springing up all over Microsoft Gaming, we just completed our first Summer "sub-a-thon", and the community came out swinging to show their support.

We talk Marvel Rivals, Flock, Deadpool & Wolverine and all the latest news, as well as hanging out with you, our wonderful community.

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MVG joins the crew to talk all things video games, and Starfield is finally here. Jump in!

What a week! Xbox kicked off 2025 with one hell of a bang, and Jon, Nick, Jesse and special guest Parris Lily are here to break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 247!

We chat with Parris as to how he got started in the industry, and how his work with Danny Peña and the folks at Gamertag Radio and KindaFunny changed his life. They interviewed Xbox Boss Phil Spencer this week, and there was plenty of interesting tidbits to enjoy. You can watch the full interview with Phil here.

Xbox held their now traditional Developer_Direct this week, and it was quite the show! We witnessed the return of Team Ninja and PlatinumGames with the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4! Then they went a step further and shadow-dropped Ninja Gaiden 2: Black for us all to play.

We got deep, gameplay filled looks at South of Midnight, as dived into Hazel's magical world. Expedition 33 looked bloody amazing, and fans of Turn-Based RPGs are sure to be well served by this one. Lastly, DOOM: The Dark Ages wrapped the show with a thrilling look at the next iteration in the venerable franchise. Check out our preview if you want to know a little more.

Even better, everything bar Ninja Gaiden 4 is releasing before Summer, begging the question - what the hell are Xbox giving us come that wonderful June showcase?!

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Sik is out for his kid's birthday, so Nick and Jesse are joined by the one and only Rand al Thor 19. Nintendo hates fun, Microsoft is too rich, and Fallout rules the world still. Jump In!

Jon, Nick and Jesse are back to break down all the latest and greatest in video game news. Discord streaming from your Xbox, Xbox is all over Gamescom, Nintendo makes tons 'o cash, and more. Jump in!

Nick is out because he's feeling poorly, Sik is back from LA, and Jesse and Aarsal are here to talk all things Xbox.

Xbox might have had their best-received showcase of all time. We'll break the entire show down, go over Sik's trip, and more. Jump In!

Gamer Christmas is here. SGF just aired and the Xbox Showcase is tomorrow. Our reactions and predictions encompass this very special episode. Jump in!

Sik, Nick, and Jesse go over a truly crazy year in gaming, in our final podcast of 2023.

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What a week in video games! GDC 2025 has wrapped up, several big games have hit and the team are here to dig into it all in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 255!

This week, Nick and Jesse are joined by the lovely ModernVintageGamer for the start of the show as they dig into all the week's gaming news. From Atomfall to Assassin's Creed, Steam UI, Xbox and PlayStation, there's plenty to dive into and discuss.

As the lovely MVG jumps out, I dive in, sharing my perspective on GDC, being stuck in America for the weekend due to the carnage at Heathrow and just how great Towerborne is (and it's finally coming to Xbox in April).

We also dive into all of our wonderful community questions from our amazing Patreon supporters, who make all of this possible. If you want to join the Patreon, consider supporting us directly via patreon.com/xboxera.

Blade, GTA 6, LOGOS! So much happened this week and we're here to break it all down. Jump In!

Sik is off having an orgie with his bros after breaking the biggest story of the year. K. Asante joins Nick to break down all things video gaming in this "light news week", and Master Chief and Captain Keys will talk about their new season of Halo the Series! Jump In!

Sik, Nick, and Jesse discuss the latest in news, like how Halo Infinite's season 5 is real good. Diablo IV's season 2 is real good, and more. Rand, Jez, and Gaz join late for massive carnage.

Another week in video games rolls on by, and we break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 227! This week on the XboxEra Podcast Episode 227, Jon, Nick and Jesse return to discuss all the latest in gaming. We've seen the biggest industry bomb ever in Concord, Capcom and Microsoft worked their MT Framework issues out and all those beloved fighting games are coming to Xbox after all - albeit in 2025.

Our wonderful community have successfully brought Console Wars The Card Game to life, and we've all been playing lots of great video games, from Space Marine 2, Astrobot, Space Trucker and more.

So sit down, get comfortable and enjoy the conversation in the XboxEra Podcast Epsiode 227!

NOTE: There are some minor edits due to some technical hiccups with the show during it's livestream. Apologies in advance!

Join Sik, Nick, and Jesse as they talk Palworld, Tekken 8, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and so much more! Firings, hirings, dirings, lyrings, it's all happening. Jump In!

The Game Awards for 2024 have been and gone, and the podcast crew return to discuss it and the rest of the latest in gaming in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 241!

I was out this week doing some last minute testing on the Console Wars The Card Game to be ready for shipping in Q1 2025. This week, Nick and Jesse are joined by special guest Cary Golomb aka 'The Phawx' to go through all the latest in gaming.

The team talk about his history on Youtube, in addition to Xbox, Playstation and PC handhelds. Expect plenty of Game Awards chatter, Indiana Jones and more.

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Sik and Nick are producer-less today, so Grant from Dlala is joining them to talk about his career and more!

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Sik, Nick, and Jesse are madly in love with Prince of Persia. Xbox has announced their next Developer Direct and a surprise game is there, and many more are losing their jobs in the game/tech industry. All that and more. Jump In!

Another week, another collection of topics to break down and discuss! It's time to get comfy and join Jon, Nick and Jesse for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 232!

It's been a crazy week to be fair. We saw brand new Nintendo hardware, with the announce of 'Alarmo', a (frankly) god awful alarm clock filled to the brim with annoying Nintendo sounds.

We've also played a ton of games, from the excellent Inscryption (which just arrived on Xbox Game Pass) to Metaphor: ReFantazio, which garnered critical acclaim.

The banner topic though? Halo. The venerable Xbox franchise surprised everyone to start the week with the announce of 343 rebranding to "Halo Studios" and that they're doing away with the aging 'BLAM!' engine that powered Halo since the start.

Now it's all about Unreal Engine 5, and hoo-boy, it looks gorgeous. All of this and more, so Jump in!

It's the last podcast of year, so deep from within Santa's sack, a wonderful Jeff Grubb appears to join Nick for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 243!

Jon has been forced into exile for the week (and is sick with the Flu!) and Jesse is the voice of God - why? Because every year, Nick and Jeff get together to talk video games in an episode officially known as Grubbsmas.

They talk through Jeff's Christmas Train derail, Indiana Jones, Marvel Rivals and Prince of Persia and a whole host of topics. What will Xbox do in 2025? The Switch 2 is inbound and not to forget the community questions from our wonderful Patreon community.

So get comfortable and settle in for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 243! Jump in!

Jon and Jesse have played the heck out of Starfield, reviews are out, and they're here to talk about it and answer your Super Chats/Patron questions!

(There were some slight technical issues with the stream, so this episode has been edited a smidge)

The podcast crew are joined by star of stage and screen, Abubukar Salim, who is also head of Surgent Studios. We'll talk about their upcoming launch Tales of Kenzera: Zau, his work in the industry and more. Jump in!

Sik, Nick, and Jesse discuss Xbox's organizational restructuring, what the heck is up at PlayStation, and holy shit is Alan Wake 2 incredible. All this and more. Jump In!

It's the fourth annual XboxEra Grubbsmas Specialtacular. Jeff Grubb is back, and Sik is crashing the party! Join them and Nick as they break down a wild, sad week in video gaming.

Nick is off this week, so the one and only K. Asante is stepping in to co-host with Sik and Jesse. It's been a rough week in Xbox news, with Arkane Austin & Tango Gameworks being shuttered. We'll get into all the latest developments and more as we debate what this means for the brand, for it's fans, and more. Jump In!

Jon and Nick are back to break down all the latest and greatest in video game news. Discord streaming from your Xbox, Xbox is all over Gamescom, Nintendo makes tons 'o cash, and more. Jump in!

Sik is in LA, Nick is in Mell-bin, and Jesse is in Hell (Florida). Soulblazerz joins the crew in Sik's place, and there's even a surprise Rand Al Thor appareance.

Join the gang as they break down the lastest in gaming news and go over Sunday's Xbox Games Showcase & Black Ops 6 Direct with their 'predictions'. Jump In!

Another interesting week in the gaming industry has passed us by, and once again the podcast crew got together to discuss a little bit of everything in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 258!

Myself, Nick and Jesse have plenty to talk about this week. Blue Prince released as the highest rated game of the year (on Game Pass no less!), and I can finally talk a little about how obsessive I've been with the game.

South of Midnight is now out for everyone on Xbox Game Pass, and what a treat it is too. For Xbox though, the year continues, and they've now announced the Xbox Games Showcase for 2025, a digital only event occurring during Summer Games Fest follow by a deep dive into The Outer Worlds 2! Bungie also lift the lid on Marathon, coming September 2025 on Xbox, PS5 and PC.

Lastly, Console Wars The Card Game is finally arriving into backers hands, as all copies have shipped out from the UK to folks in Europe and well, everywhere except for the USA, Canada and Mexico. That group of folks haven't got long to wait, with the game arriving starting next week with any luck.

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Sik is out and all HELL has broken loose! Leaks are everywhere, the future is known, knowledge is no longer forbidden. Nick and Jesse are joined by our very own Aarsal to break down the week's craziness.

This week despite having a plan (or at least the workings of one) to talk about all the latest in gaming news, the team ended up on a bit of a tangent. Buckle up for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 239 - it's a long one!

This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are joined by Gareth Williams, co-founder of Press Engine. While we had plans to talk about the legendary Shuhei Yoshida moving on from 31 years at Sony, we got a little...side-tracked.

What followed was a wide-ranging conversation about Gareth's beginnings in the industry, what to do if you're starting out covering video games and the importance of indies and game discovery.

We also talk at length about handhelds, the gaming media, the industry itself and of course, lots of questions from our wonderful Patreon community. Oh and yes, I'm playing Indiana Jones.

If you'd like to support us directly, the very best way to do that is by becoming a Patron - just head to patreon.com/xboxera.

Oh, and there's a sale on our merch store for 15% off everything until December 6th - so don't be shy! Just use the code BLKFRIDAY at the checkout!

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Nick is back, Unity is whack, and we're back looking pretty through OBS because Jesse got better internet. Let's, much more beautifully, break down the week in gaming. Jump In!

In a relatively quiet week, we still manage a decently lengthy chat about all the latest in gaming.

Sik, Aarsal, and Jesse are here to break it all down. The Xbox 'that wasn't' was detailed, Dead Rising is returning, and Ubisoft are making a bunch of remakes.

NOTE: We had a few technical issues with streaming this episode, so Sik has edited out the fluff for a more streamlined version. The original is still up on YouTube if you want the full thing.

Sik and Nick are joined by BoomstickXL from @DoubleBarrelGaming to talk about all the latest in video games. Jump in!

Another week of utter gaming industry carnage, another coveted Xbox Exclusive jumps ship to PlayStation 5. Join Jon, Nick and Jesse in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 248!

This week, we talk through the big news - Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PlayStation 5, and the community just don't feel right about it. Add to this the recent Microsoft financials, where hardware is on a continuing steep decline, and it's clear Xbox fans are pretty divided on this new era for Microsoft. We discuss this at length, taking questions from the audience and our wonderful Patreon community.

In lighter new, there's been plenty of great games with Eternal Strands, Sniper Elite: Resistance and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap and Citizen Sleeper 2 all releasing into your Xbox Game Pass subscription, and plenty of other reviews for you to enjoy including Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter.

We break it all down either way, so jump in! If you love what we do, please consider supporting us directly on Patreon. We're worth a coffee a month, right?

Another week, and honestly, a relatively quiet one for news, but that didn't stop the crew getting together for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 231 to discuss all the latest in video games.

This week, Square Enix flat out states that they want Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox, and people are apparently shocked at the news! People also get real mad if you like Starfield as Shattered Space Reviews are out in the wild.

That's not the only game that got a big expansion - Diablo IV's Vessel of Hatred is coming too, and we talk through all the games, the reviews and the news.

We also want to thank all our new Patrons for their support - you guys make everything we do possible, and we really appreciate it. Join the growing army via patreon.com/xboxera

So get comfy, and join Sik, Nick, and Jesse for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 231!

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Another weekend passes us by, and of course another week of the insanity that is the video game industry. Sit back and unwind as we break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 238!

Join Jon, Nick and Jesse as we break down all the latest in video games from across the industry! Avowed got some pretty great looking previews, but we weren't invited and are definitely not bitter about it at all.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 got off to a very rocky start, but seems to have sorted itself out now and folks are touring the entire planet in various flying machines.

But many others are stepping into the zone for the first time, as they wrangle with the massive world of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which while getting a mixed reception from video game critics, has sold over a million copies, with many more folks playing via Xbox Game Pass.

Oh, and Sony might be buying the parent company of FromSoftware. So that's fun.

All this and more, so jump in!

Sik is out once again, so Nick, Jesse and the one and only Gene Park will join forces to talk about all the latest news in gaming. Jump In!

Jon was out this week, but that didn't stop the rest of the podcast crew from getting together and chatting with our community in tow for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 233!

Join Nick, Jesse and the always fantastic K.Asante for the all of the latest in gaming news! From Iron Meat, Karate Survivor, Retro Realms and Neva, the crew talk through everything they're playing - as well as the latest in gaming news!

Metaphor: ReFantazio did very well and the Xbox Partner Preview showed off some cool games! Long time Halo support studio Certain Affinity have been acquired, and people are sad. They dive into all this, your community questions and more - so jump in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 233!

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Nick is at a wedding, so Sik is joined by Aarsal and Jesse to go over all the latest news! The CMA has blocked Microsofts ambitions, Jedi Survivor is out, Ben Fox too and Redfall next week!

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Emergency Podcast Episode!

Join Sik and Jesse as they break down the reports of Starfield, Indiana Jones, and more possibly being ported to other consoles. Jump In!

It's another week in videogames, and that of course means the crew get together to discuss it!

Some were lucky enough to be invited to the Grand Canyon to fly a plane in celebration of Flight Sim 2024...not us though. We're totally not jealous.

The Switch 2 'allegedly' leaked, and Sony is up to their remastering shenanigans again - but don't worry - there's a grey console coming to lock all you naysayers in!

We break it all down, as well as take questions for our amazing Patreon community.

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The podcast crew is back for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 221!

Sik has returned from his away mission - #secretproject - and joins the usual suspects of Nick and Jesse to discuss all of the latest in gaming, with the focus as always on Xbox.

Hilariously, even though Nick named the episode with details of Microsoft's partnership for Cloud gaming with GeForce NOW, we actually didn't mention it once. Y'know, because we're professionals.

Expect plenty of chit chat about all of the game reviews we've dropped this week, from Flock, Path of the Goddess, Flintlock and Dungeons of Hinterberg. In addition, a borderline-uncomfortable conversation about the Halo TV show. Fun, fun, fun!

As always, everything we're able to do week in week out is all thanks to our amazing Patrons and YouTube community, and we're so grateful to all of you for making it possible. If you want to become legend like that lot, just head to patreon.com/xboxera and pledge your undying support!

It's not every often new hardware gets revealed, but 2025 has started off with a bang! Nintendo have finally unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, so there's plenty to talk about in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 246!

This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are joined by the lovely Destin Legarie, who recently struck out on his own and started his new Patreon supported venture, SaveStatePlus!

The team break down the Switch 2 reveal and just how big it may or may not be. We also dig into Xbox and the new trajectory, the state of PlayStation 1st party and the industry overall. There's plenty to discuss in this lengthy show, so jump in!

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The duo of Sik and Nick are back to talk about all the latest news in gaming. Let's DOOM about Redfall, and Microsoft, and Xbox, and Phil...and.....ah, screw that, let's not! Jump in!