The XB2 — An Xbox Podcast

Jez and Rand get into another week of gaming news! This week, we talk Xbox Showcase hype, Call of Duty direct, Bethesda game updates, and Jez being an agent of CHAOS. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Razors, boxers, cologne, gifts for the cool dude in your life! Support us! GO AD-FREE with PATREON.COM/XB2!

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

Join Jez and Rand for a chaotic Xbox Two supershow! This week, we talk Fallout mania, Xbox's domination of the PlayStation Store and what it means for the future, we talk Sea of Thieves hitting new milestones and whether Xbox games will continue to arrive even if they added Steam to Xbox, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! PATREON: Go ad-free with our $5 subscription! http://PATREON.COM/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Fallout mania, Starfield news teased? 00:30:00: Kena coming to Xbox? Xbox is getting games without a Game Pass deal? 01:10:00: Xbox games dominate PlayStation Store, Xbox future. 02:20:00: 2K layoffs, Blizzard and Microsoft working relationship, other news beats. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This month, we're joined by Sikimikanico otherwise known as Jon Clarke from XboxERA! We talk the future of Xbox, what putting third-party stores on Xbox might mean, ARM-powered Xbox hardware, and much more. Follow Jon on Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/_sikimikanico_ Follow Jon on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@xboxera First aired on http://patreon.com/XB2 on April 16, 2024! Join us on DISCORD.COM/XB2

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk about Xbox's future plans and the potential risks and rewards therein. Dead Space being well and truly dead, again, and the Fallout hype train. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! Razors, cologne, boxers, and much more! GO AD-FREE: Join us on Patreon.com/XB2 and get exclusive perks! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Fallout hype train. 00:30:00: Mike Ybarra tweets, Blizzard and NetEase bury the hatchet. Another studio closes. 01:00:00: Rand on the Fallout TV show (no spoilers), Grubb confirms Dead Space is dead, again. 01:20:00: FF7 Rebirth sales, Star Wars Outlaws thoughts, Warhorse devs' new game, Ori 3? 01:50:00: 343i management failings rumors, Jez's article on Xbox future. 02:40:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jez and Rand for another round of Xbox Two goodness! This week, we talk Hellblade II previews, Gears 6 hype cycle, Xbox growth plans and growing pains, and much more. PATREON: Get shows without ads on PATREON.COM/XB2 and support us!

It's time for another Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we discuss Phil Spencer's interview with Polygon, discuss the on-going negativity towards Xbox and the lack of excitement around the brand. We talk Xbox handheld possibilities, and what opening up Xbox to third-party stores could do (or not do). SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM and free shipping with checkout code XB2! | Razors, boxers, cologne, and much more. #ad PATREON: Go ad-free and help support us on Patreon directly! Patreon.com/XB2!

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

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox and gaming news. Jez addresses the Hellblade 2 multiplatform rumors, the PS5 Pro specs get leaked live on air, and we talk AAA rumors and the future of console gaming. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. Boxers, razors, shavers, cleansers, and much more! DISCORD: Join our community Discord! Discord.gg/XB2 PATREON: Support us on PATREON.COM/XB2 for extra shows, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Hellblade 2 rumors. 00:50:00: Palworld devs open to acquisition? Saber Interactive ditches Embracer. 01:30:00: New studio annoucnements, Sony shuts down studios. 02:00:00: PS5 Pro specs confirmed live on air. Next Halo speculation. 02:40:00: Patreon Q&A. 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 dive into another week of gaming news. This week, we talk the Xbox partner event, the rumors / speculation about whether or not Final Fantasy 7 will come to Xbox, the "rumors" that Starfield will come to PlayStation 5 in 2024, and much, much more! Join our community on Discord.gg/XB2. Get 20% off at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2. #Sponsor Support us on Patreon.com/XB2 and go ad-free for $5 per month! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Dragon's Dogma 2 preview. 00:50:00: Final Fantasy 7 coming to Xbox some day? 01:15:00: Fallout TV show, Xbox future hardware. 01:55:00: Xbox partner preview, Warner Bros. wants more Suicide Squads. 02:45:00: Ghost of Tsushima on PC, Patreon Q&A and closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy gaming news. This week, we discuss the aftermath of the big Xbox drama bomb, we talk PlayStation, EA, and other company layoffs, we discuss the Toys for Bob situation, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. DISCORD: Join our community @ http://discord.gg/XB2 SUPPORT US: Support the XB2 and get extra shows and exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Super chats, Age of Mythology Xbox launch, Age of Mythology cancelled spin-off. 00:48:00: Xbox drama bomb aftermath, Toys for Bob, 2024 upcoming games. 01:28:00: Keighley controversy, EA and PlayStation layoffs. 02:58:00: 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

Rand and Jez suit up for another XB2 show. This week, we discuss Xbox's massive week of chaos, the back pedalling of major third-party rumors, attacks on Xbox fans, the "Xbox Business Update" event next week, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2, razors, boxers, cologne, and much more! PATREON: Go ad-free, support us, and get extra shows from $5 at our Patreon! http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Suicide Squad, Helldivers 2. 00:15:00: Xbox's future plans, rumors, drama, and more. 01:00:00: The "Xbox Business Update." 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2! This week, we talk about Xbox's massive quarterly successes, PlayStation State of Play games, Xbox handheld "rumors," more Hi-Fi Rush multiplatform drama, and much more. SPONSOR: GET FREE BREAKFAST FOR LIFE with code "xboxtwofree" with HELLOFRESH! Head to this link: http://hellofresh.com/xboxtwofree to grab a huge deal on delicious meals with America's #1 meal kit. GO AD FREE and support us with Patreon! Extra shows, guaranteed Q&A, and more! http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, GI.biz claims 95% of devs are building live services. 00:48:00: Hi-Fi Rush multiplat datamine, Xbox handheld? Blizzard's new boss. 01:30:00: Embracer layoffs, Palworld dominates, PlayStation State of Play. 02:00:00: Suicide Squad reviews, Xbox quarterly earnings. 02:45:00: Patreon Q&A. 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 discuss the 1900 Xbox layoffs and what it means for gaming in general. We talk the Palworld phenomenon, we discuss Project Odyssey being canned, and much, much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM, razors, boxers, cologne, gifts, and much more, with checkout code XB2. #ad PATREON: Go ad-free and support the show on Patreon! Guest shows, community hangouts, and much more. PATREON.COM/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. 00:40:00: Halo Season 2, good? Palworld explodes. 01:40:00: Xbox layoffs, Odyssey killed, and the state of gaming. 02:50:00: ID@Xbox "Indie Selects," Apple opens up to Xbox Game Pass. Patreon Q&A. 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

HEY GUYS! Welcome to the big 300th episode of Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we react to the Xbox Developer_Direct, discuss Indiana Jones and Hellblade 2's manufactured controversies, get into Palworld blowing the f up, and much more. GO AD FREE: Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/XB2 from $5/mo. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with code XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Palworld thoughts, id's next game, Xbox multiplat backlash. 01:00:00: 343i ending Halo Infinite seasons, when will ABK games hit Xbox Game Pass? 01:35:00: Xbox Developer_Direct reactions. 03:10:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jez and Rand for the latest Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the latest rumors around the Xbox Developer_Direct, talk Indiana Jones rumors and Prince of Persia gameplay, we also get into more Xbox "third-party" drama, and other newsy bits from the week. PATREON: This week, we also talked to MVG all about Xbox and gaming, exclusively on Patreon.com/XB2! SPONSOR: Grab free breakfasts FOR LIFE with our HelloFresh.com/xboxtwofree checkout code "XboxTwoFree." 🍏 America's #1 Meal Kit. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Final Fantasy predictions, superchats. 00:45:00: Project Tatanka cancelled? Project Suerte status? Acquisition timeline discussions. 01:05:00: ARM64 vs. x86 for next Xbox, Rand plays Prince of Persia. Xbox Developer_Direct discussion. 02:00:00: Xbox third party "rumors." 03:10:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jez and Rand for the latest episode of The Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss Baldur's Gate 3 banning drama and rumors of an Xbox Developer_Direct, we also go into the latest rumors about Xbox "going third party" which seems to crop up every few weeks. We also discuss various other happenings and shenanigans. SPONSOR: This week's show is powered by SCAN.CO.UK, for all your UK hardware needs! JOIN US ON PATREON.COM/XB2 to support the show, and get exclusive perks! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. Xbox first party games coming to other platforms? Xbox toaster? 00:45:00: Starfield's Steam award, Hellblade 2 mock reviews rumor. 01:35:00: Xbox Developer_Direct rumors, Xbox screenshots banning. 02:30:00: Patreon Q&A. 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

It's the Christmassy episode of The Xbox Two Podcast! This week, Jez and Rand were joined by Lord Cognito and Nick from XboxERA to discuss a pretty huge week in gaming news. We talk the Insomniac hack, and all the leaked files as pertains to Xbox's strategy, we discuss ABK's restructure, and much more. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our code XB2. PATREON: Support us and go ad-free with PATREON.com/XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. Insomniac hacked. Media ethics. 00:50:00: Activision execs leaving, Sony's strategy, game prices. 03:10:00: Super chats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aired first on Patreon.com/XB2, December 12, 2023! It's the thirteenth episode of XB2+1, our Patreon timed-exclusive guest show! This month, we're catching up with Washington Post's Gene Park to discuss the so-called "Xbox Tax," Xbox's future, and much more. Get shows like this first on Patreon: http://patreon.com/XB2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two Super Show! This week, we talk Xbox's secret weapon in Japan, PS5's service game woes, and the rumors of Xbox's next gen consoles coming sooner than expected. PATREON: Support us on Patreon and go ad-free, with bonus shows and early access! http://PATREON.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get free breakfasts FOR LIFE with our Hello Fresh code XboxTwoFree. For America's #1 meal kit! http://HelloFresh.com/XboxTwoFree TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. 00:20:00: Xbox's end-of-year stats, IGN Game Pass article drama 00:40:00: Xbox to release next-gen early? 01:00:00: Importance of console sales. 01:50:00: Rand goes solo due to Discord outage, Arkane and Blade. Xbox's secret weapon in Japan. 02:20:00: Xbox 2024 lineup speculation. The Last of Us Online cancelled. 03:10:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into another Xbox Two Super Show! This week, we talk Xbox's award wins at The Game Awards, and the format of the show. We talk Blade, will it or won't it be exclusive? Kojima's OD, other hyped games, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our code XB2! PATREON: Go ad-free and support us directly at http://patreon.com/XB2! Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro! Baldur's Gate 3 hits Xbox, initial reactions to The Game Awards. 01:00:00: The Game Awards announcements, Blade exclusivity drama. 02:10:00: GTA 6 revealed, thoughts on other games. 02:30:00: Patreon Q&A. 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 Jez's interview with Phil Spencer, the drama over Xbox going "third party" according to fanboiz, GTA 6 breaking the internet, Xbox's mobile store plans, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF at RAYCON EARBUDS right here: http://buyraycon.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get free breakfasts FOR LIFE with our code XboxTwoFree at Hello Fresh! http://HelloFresh.com/xboxtwofree PATREONM TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. XB2 Community Game Awards. 00:50:00: MS Reward Points nerfed, GTA 6 marketing. 01:30:00: Tim Stewart's comments, Jez interviews Phil. Xbox at The Game Awards. 02:30:00: Firefight comes to Halo Infinite, Dragon's Dogma 2, Rand plays Guardians of the Galaxy. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A and closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time for another Xbox Two with Rand and Jez! This week, we speculate on Xbox's presence at The Game Awards, discuss Certain Affinity rumors of an Xbox collab, offer some perspective on Xbox hardware sales in Europe, review Xbox's role in the proliferation of AI tools, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at Manscaped.com in addition to their epic Black Friday sales with our checkout code XB2! Razors, boxers, cologne, gifts, and MORE! PATREON: Go ad-free and support Xbox Two Podcast on Patreon.com/XB2! Get extra shows, guaranteed Q&As, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: INTRO! 00:20:00: Xbox at The Game Awards, Xbox's next big game release. 00:50:00: Should Xbox save the KOTOR remake? Xbox sales in Europe. 01:40:00: Ubisoft is putting ads in games? Killer Instinct's future, PlayStation lawsuit. 02:00:00: Call of Duty MW3 "breaking records," should gaming YouTubers get paid for coverage? 02:20:00: Xbox and AI, Max Hoberman comments on future Certain Affinity games. 03:00:00: Patreon Q&A. 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 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

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox news. This week, we talk Xbox and ABK, Blizzcon 2023 news for World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, and more, and also get into Bungie and Destiny drama. SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF awesome and comfy Valari gaming pillows with our code XB2! Head here: https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215 PATREON: Go ad-free with our Patreon and support the show! Head here: http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: INTRO. 00:07:00: CoD: MW3 campaign reviews, Xbox dashboard marketing "outrage." 01:00:00: Microsoft employees get Xbox Game Pass, Xbox's GAAS titles 01:20:00: Alan Wake 2. 01:46:00: Blizzcon 2023 thoughts, Bungie layoffs, Destiny 2 decline. 02:30:00: Cliffy B thoughts on Gears, Gears of War 6, Machine Games' new studio. Baldur's Gate 3 launch date rumor? 02:53:00: Patreon Q& A. 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

Jez and Rand are joined by Gen-Z's favorite Xbox YouTuber MrMattyPlays to get some insights into the future of Xbox, ABK, Bethesda, and more! Aired first exclusively on Patreon.com/XB2 on October 17, 2023. Follow MrMattPlays on Twitter and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jez and Rand get into another beefy Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox and ABK's bright future together, Xbox's marketing ramp up for the holidays, Starfield's big success story, and Halo Infinite's resurgence?! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE worldwide shipping at http://MANSCAPED.com with our code XB2. Razors, boxers, cologne, and TONS of epic gifts for this holiday! #ad Go AD FREE on Patreon: http://www.PATREON.com/XB2 and get two extra monthly guest shows early, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. 00:35:00: Mid-gen Xbox, skill-based matchmaking, leveraging ABK. 00:58:00: Blizzcon discussion, Odyssey gameplay? Phil Spencer interview. Xbox marketing ramp up. 01:40:00: Halo Infinite revival. Starfield success. 02:30:00: Phil Spencer discussion, Pete Hines leaves Bethesda. 03:00:00: Patreon Q&A! 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

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

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

Jez is BACK from Iceland and hanging out with Rand_Al_Thor_19, the man with the 100K subscribers! This week, we recap last week's insane news cycle, from the wild Xbox leaks, to Phil's emails, and more. We talk PlayStation's Jim Ryan leaving and the future of the industry in general, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. Boxers, razors, shavers, cologne, and MORE! PATREON: Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, guaranteed Q&As, and more! http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro! 00:28:00: KOTOR killed? Embracer issues. 00:44:00: Next-gen Xbox architecture, Starfield vs. BG3 vs. Cyberpunk. 01:38:00: Kamiya leaves Platinum, Capcom doesn't want to be acquired. 01:44:00: Xbox leaks, Phil "wants" Nintendo, Xbox heads to Japan. 02:53:00: Jim Ryan leaves PlayStation, and the future of gaming. 03:15:00: Closing and Patreon Q&A. 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

Rock out with Jez and Rand on another XB2 podcast. This week we talk about Xbox's big sales surge, the massive Unity industry drama, PlayStation State of Play and Nintendo's latest direct, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF an epic Valari gaming pillow with our code XB2 at http://Valari.gg or https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215 🛌🏻🎮 PATREON: Join us on Patreon to go AD-FREE and get exclusive Q&As and early access to special shows! http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro, Superchat tangents 00:40:00 - Forza Motorsport and The Crew Motorfest 01:15:00 - Starfield discourse 01:40:00 - Xbox console sales, Game Pass numbers 01:55:00 - PS State of Play and Titanfall tease 02:20:00 - Immortals of Aveum and dev layoffs 02:30:00 - Unity debacle and iPhone 15 AAA gaming 03:00:00 - Patreon Q&A 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

Join Rand and a few special guests for this week's Xbox Two Podcast! This week, the gang talks Starfield, PlayStation's price hike (will Xbox follow?) and much more. Jez is still sick with COVID, will hopefully be back up to speed on Friday. SPONSOR: Grab the INCREDIBLE Valari gaming pillow 20% OFF with our link and code XB2: https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215 PATREON: Go ad-free with our epic Patreon, get bonus shows early, guarantee Q&A, and more: http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - INTRO. 00:07:00 - Starfield discussion. 01:28:00 - Starfield reviews. 02:27:10 - PS Plus price increased. 03:08:25 - Parris joins the show. 03:35:10 - Next big Xbox game? State of Redfall. 04:00:00 - Surprise at TGA and multiple show speculation. 04:06:00 - Patreon Q&A. 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

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 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

SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF and support us by grabbing an epic Valari gaming pillow with our code XB2 at https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215! Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2 podcast show! This week, we discuss XB2 inching towards approval, Killer Instinct's revival, PS5 Slim rumors, and much more. Support us on PATREON where this upcoming week, we'll be joined by Colin Moriarty of Sacred Symbols to discuss Xbox and the future of gaming. http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro00:07:35 - Baldur's Gate 300:18:00 - Red Dead Redemption 'Remaster" & Baldur's Gate 3 discourse.00:51:00 - Forza Motorsport legacy features, Halo Infinite good now?01:32:00 - KI IS BACK. PS5 Slim, Starfield marketing.02:01:00 - Quake 2 Remaster, ABK approved by NZ, Stalker 2 release date leaked?02:23:00 - Avowed, Atlas Fallen thoughts.02:48:00 - 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 gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, Jez and Rand talk Baldur's Gate 3's runaway success, Xbox @ Gamescom, the run of Starfield FUD, and much more. SPONSOR: YOU GUYS get 20% OFF and free worldwide shipping at MANSCAPED.com with our code: "XB2" in the checkout! http://manscaped.com #ad PATREON: Join us on Patreon for Xbox Two+1 Guest Show, and Xbox Two Ultimate community show, guarantee Q&As, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS 00:08:00 - Xbox @ ONL (Gamescom) 00:14:00 - Faux Starfield concern v BG3 Dichotomy, Armored Core Preview, Tatanka rumors. 00:34:00 - Xbox going big at Gamescom, Quake reboot and exclusivity 00:58:00 - Xbox future market share, Transformers return, Hideki Kamiya talks JRPGs. 02:00:00 - EA & Jedi Survivor, Nintendo Switch back compat, EA

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two, slightly late due to Rand needing some beauty sleep ... This week, we talk Xbox's next big acquisition, the huge news of Square Enix rejoining Xbox, Xbox's hardware "crisis" and the Xbox Series S debate, rumors of an Oblivion remake, Remnant 2, and much more. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. PATREON: Support us on Patreon for extra shows, guaranteed Q&A, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START. 00:20:00 - Remnant 2 thoughts. Hands-on with Armored Core 6 thoughts. 00:33:00 - Superchats. Xbox hardware sales figures and "crisis." Starfield marketing. PS5 Pro. 01:14:00 - Xbox Series S "gamble." Final Fantasy comes back to Xbox. 02:05:00 - Superchat. Gamescom, TGS, and Immortals Fenyx Rising canceled. New Xbox dashboard. 02:45:00 - 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

SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with our checkout code XB2. Razors, boxers, cologne, shampoos, cleansers, AMAZING boxers, and MORE! Jez and Rand gear up for another fun week in gaming news. This week, we discuss Xbox Game Pass Core, the delay to the Xbox-ABK deal closing, PlayStation signing up for Xbox's Call of Duty deal, and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START, Blizzard problems. With MS remove Diablo Immortal's pay-to-win? 00:23:00 - PS5 Pro? Xbox Series X Elite? 00:40:00 - Classic Call of Duty returns. ABK nostalgia. 01:07:00 - Xbox One vision was CORRECT! Gamescom? 01:22:00 - PlayStation deals with Xbox. 01:52:00 - Xbox Game Pass Core. 02:22:35 - 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

SPONSOR: http://HelloFresh.com/xboxtwo50 and use code xboxtwo50 for 50% off plus free shipping! | Delicious meal plans from America's number one meal kit! Jez and Rand gear up for the next Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we're joined by Gaz, Colt, and Cognito, Parris Lilly, and MORE surprise guests to discuss the FTC drama, and Xbox's win LIVE during the show. We talk FTC chief Lina Khan's congress hearing, and get into the latest rumors from the Xbox landscape, and celebrate the future of Xbox! Discord: http://discord.gg/XB2 Patreon: http://patreon.com/XB2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF with our checkout code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM, beard products, cologne, boxers, shavers, grooming devices, and MUCH more! Jez and Rand gear up for a VERY rare Tuesday Xbox Two Podcast! We talk the failure of the FTC to win its block on Xbox, the UK regulator backing down, Xbox conspiracy theories, and MUCH more! (Apologies for the lack of timestamps, this episode was unexpected and chaotic!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at ⁠MANSCAPED.COM⁠, check out their NEW BEARD PRODUCTS, and more, with worldwide shipping! #ad Jez and Rand get into it for another big Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the hilarious drama at the Xbox vs. FTC court battle, the revelation that Xbox wants to buy up basically every company/studio in existence, and the juicy secrets inside internal emails. PATREON: Get access to our extra shows, exclusive Q&A segments, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 DISCORD: Join us on Discord for all the happy fun times! http://www.discord.gg/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START. 00:25:00 - Game Pass is "value destructive"? FTC tactics. Will the judge grant the injunction? 00:58:00 - Superchats: Microsoft to buy Sega? What genres are missing from the Xbox lineup? Starfield hype grows. 2:20:00 - Xbox's plan B? 2:45:00 - Call of Duty Christmas skin?! 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 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

Jez and Rand gear up for the latest episode of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, it's all about the big Xbox vs. FTC court case. PlayStation gets caught in a lie, and Microsoft reveals Indiana Jones is exclusive to Xbox. We discuss Phil Spencer's comments, latest Starfield news, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with our code XB2! Razors, cologne, beard products, boxers, and more! Please support us on PATREON for exclusive shows, interviews, Q&As, and more: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - START. 00:21:00 - Superchats. Elder Scrolls 6 on Xbox Series X|S 2? Microsoft purchased Zynga. 00:41:00 - Diablo IV thoughts. Lies of P. Rand hates seasoning?01:16:00 - Rand plays Final Fantasy 16. Xbox raises prices. FTC vs. Xbox. 01:45:00 - Indiana goes exclusive. FTC and Lyin' Flyin' Jim "dance moves" Ryan. 02:30:00 - 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 are joined by Lord Cognito, Miles Dompier, and ColtEastwood to discuss the Xbox Showcase in this annual tradition episode! We discuss our favorite games of the show, get into the Starfield 30 FPS discourse, Fable and Avowed visuals, and much more. Follow our pals on Twitter: @MilesDompier @ColtEastwood @LordCognito Join us on Patreon! Extra shows, guaranteed Q&A sessions, and more: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Join our Discord! http://www.discord.gg/XB2 --- 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 together for a surprise Xbox Two Podcast special! We react to the Xbox Showcase 2023, Starfield, discuss happenings from LA, and much more! PATREON: Join us on Patreon for guaranteed Q&As on each show, exclusive extra pods, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 MANSCAPED: Get 20% OFF with our code XB2 at http://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

With Jez out in LA for the showcase, Rand is joined by Saucemaster in Chief Gaz to discuss the week's happening in the land of Xbox. The duo gets into the hype around the Xbox 2023 Showcase, the reports of leaks and expectations, and the Geoff Keighley Summer Game Fest! SPONSOR: America's #1 Meal Kit service has a great deal for XB2 Listeners! Make sure you go to https://HelloFresh.com/xboxtwo16 and use code xboxtwo16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! #ad #xbox --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This aired originally on June 1st, 2023 exclusively on http://www.Patreon.com/XB2! Join us for early access to XB2+1 Guest Shows and the fully exclusive XB2 Ultimate Show! This week, we catch up with Mr. Bad Bit of the Trophy Room Podcast to discuss all things Xbox! We reflect on the PlayStation Showcase, the upcoming Xbox Showcase, and much more! --- 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

Jez and Rand are back! And this week, we discuss the fallout from PlayStation's Showcase, the hype building for the Xbox Showcase, Microsoft appeals to the CMA, and much more! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with our checkout code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, and MORE! #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - INTRO. Superchats: PlayStation Showcase impressions, Naughty Dog Factions delayed. Planet of Lana impressions. Dragon's Dogma 1, Diablo 1 impressions (lol). Will Armored Core sell well? 00:35:00 - Starfield questions. Where's Xbox Series X stock? FOAMstars?! 01:00:00 - Embracer fallout. Xbox fans "BEG" for Inspector Gadget. Clickbait games journalism?! 01:20:00 - PlayStation Showcase vs. Xbox Showcase.02:30:00 - CMA "corruption," Microsoft appeals to the CAT for Xbox ABK. 02:47:00 - Patreon Q&A. --- 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

It's time for another Xbox Two! Jez and Rand clarify the rumors about Metal Gear Solid 3, discuss Mortal Kombat 1, the ASUS ROG Ally, Starfield, the on-going Xbox backlash, and much more! SPONSOR: Get SIXTEEN free meals at HelloFresh with our code: https://HelloFresh.com/xboxtwo16 / checkout code: xboxtwo16! 🍏 PATREON: Support us and go ad-free, grab extra shows, exclusive guaranteed Q&As, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START. 00:18:00 - Superchats: Zelda reactions. E3 expectations, and navigating leaks. Halo and nostalgia. 01:16:00 - Superchats: Is Redfall a conspiracy?! Xbox's ability to deliver. 01:38:00 - Metal Gear Solid 3 rumors, State of Decay 2 update, Sony on quality control. Mortal Kombat 1. 02:35:00 - Starfield ESRB. ABK latest. ASUS ROG Ally. 03:00:00 - Patreon questions. --- 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

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

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

SPONSOR: Grab RAYCON EARBUDS for 15% OFF with checkout code XB2! https://buyraycon.com/ Join Jez and Rand for another bumper Xbox Two Podcast show! This week, we discuss the controversy surrounding Redfall's 30 FPS revelation and if it's actually a big deal, the US government increasingly questions Sony's business practices around PlayStation, we talk Xbox Showcase details, thoughts on Ghostwire Tokyo and Minecraft Legends, and much more! Get exclusive extra shows, weekly Q&As, and more on PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START!00:12:00 - Superchats: Sensationalism over Redfall, Bethesda's independence, will Banjo come back? Sega + Rovio? The Coalition denies Ortega is back at the company. Toxic Redfall debaters. FFXVI envy. Should Microsoft get timed AAA exclusives?00:58:00 - Xbox achievements, dashboard updates. Minecraft Legends thoughts. Ghostwire thoughts. 01:26:57 - Xbox exclusives on other platforms. Redfall's bad week. 02:28:00 - Xbox Showcase + Starfield Direct. PC Game Pass expanding, new dashboard design. US Senator asks for PlayStation exclusivity deals. LawBreakers RETURNS?!03:10:00 - Q&A. --- 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 big Xbox Two podcast! This week, Jez and Rand talk Square Enix's continued snubbery of Xbox, the latest complaints from Sony about the Xbox + ABK deal, and much, much more! DISCORD: Join the XB2 community on Discord: http://discord.gg/XB2 PATREON: Get EXCLUSIVE shows and Q&A on PATREON: http://patreon.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED with checkout code XB2: http://manscaped.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 - START00:12:00 - What games we've been playing this week: Persona 5, Forza Rally DLC. SIFU. Resident Evil 4. 00:43:00 - Who will run ABK ? Too many remakes? Square Enix issues. 01:09:00 - New SSD for Xbox?! PS5 mid-gen upgrade? PlayStation HANDHELD?01:45:00 - Starfield custom Xbox controller, custom console? Xbox bethesda show naming?02:03:00 - Jim Ryan throws PlayStation studios under the bus. Quantum Break delisted?! Xbox Game Pass Family Plan?! Emulators on Xbox dead.03:01:00 - E3 dead.03:21:00 - Patreon Q&A session. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THE FIFTH XBOX TWO PLUS SHOW is HERE! Our third guest is the ILLUSTRIOUS Florian Mueller of FossPatents! Listen to us get into the nitty-gritty of everything ABK-Xbox in this highly informational episode. Follow Florian on Twitter @FossPatents! This show aired first LIVE on Patreon earlier in the week. Get this show and more first over here: http://patreon.com/XB2! --- 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 extravaganza! Welcome to episode 260, where we revel in the CMA's sudden discovery of its four brain cells. We also discuss the drama revolving around Redfall's exclusivity, Starfield going head to head with Spider-man 2, Hellblade 2 tech and hype, and much more! PATREON: Get exclusive Q&As, our exclusive community podcast, and more on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - START00:12:00 - Superchats: Will Xbox Game Pass be marketed to Sony games now? Diablo IV queues. Get well soon Colt! Xbox to make a fresh E3 show for ABK? Will Sony still sign up for Call of Duty?00:38:00 - Superchats: Will Warcraft come to Xbox? Jez's headaches. Call of Duty Xbox bundles? Xbox buying studios in Japan?01:15:00 - Superchats: State of Decay 3 thoughts. ABK to give Xbox more exclusives? Sony wants PSVR2 support from Xbox?01:49:00 - Redfall exclusivity and previews. 02:19:00 - Hellblade 2. 02:30:00 - Starfield vs. Spider-man 2. Turtles game?!02:45:00 - The CMA gives in on Activision. 03:17:00 - Q&A. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, Rand and Jez discuss the rumors of the PS5 Pro and whether Xbox should make one too. We talk about Resident Evil 4, ExoPrimal, and the Diablo IV beta. We discuss the latest happenings in the ABK deal, and how most third-party developers seem to be in favor of the deal. And much more! AD: Get 20% OFF at Manscaped.com with our checkout code: XB2 | Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! Apologies for the technical issues in this episode, we had to cancel mid-stream and start it over cus of an issue with Rand's PC. We lost the timestamps too as a result of this. Will be back to normal next week since we discovered the issue and have fixed it. --- 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 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

Here's this month's XB2+1 show on audio! Join Rand and Jon from Spawnwave to discuss all things Xbox and gaming! Spawnwave is a prolific gaming YouTuber you should definitely subscribe to, for the latest news updates and much more. Aired first exclusively on Patreon on Feb 28, 2023. Sign up for exclusive shows and ad-free episodes! http://patreon.com/XB2 --- 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 gear up for another XB2 super show! This week, we discuss the major Xbox + Activision event in Brussells and Jez's trip over there, we talk Xbox and Nintendo and what it means for Xbox fans, the drama surrounding Baldur's Gate 3, and what about a Starfield Developer_Direct?! PATREON: Get access to our exclusive shows and support us with our epic Patreon community! http://www.Patreon.com/XB2 MANSCAPED: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at Manscaped.com with our code XB2 in the checkout! Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! (Sponsor) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START 00:10:00 - Gears 6, Jez sucks at being a journalist, Suicide Squad is Crackdown 4?! 00:45:00 - Why Suicide Squad and not Justice League? Xbox Game Pass having a great stretch. Atomic Heart thoughts. 01:13:06 - Xbox Series S power? Xbox + Activision event. 02:05:00 - Xbox Series X stock? What influence could Microsoft have if it buys ABK? 02:18:00 - Starfield Developer_Direct? 02:32:00- Xbox Game Pass Family Plan expands. Shinji Mikami leaves, Baldur's Gate 3 and the Xbox Series S. 02:37:00 - Q&A. --- 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 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 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

Jez and Rand catch up with Giantbomb's legendary Jeff Grubb to talk all things Xbox, broadcast initially exclusively on our Patreon last week. In this ep, we talk Halo, Xbox Developer_Direct, among other things! Find Jeff Grubb on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/JeffGrubb Listen early on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 XB2 Podcast! This week, we discuss Redfall's always-online requirement, the so-called E3 "leak" about Xbox's summer marketing plans, the latest FTC and 343i drama, and much more. SPONSOR: BUY RAYCON EARBUDS with 15% OFF for XB2 listeners! http://www.BUYRAYCON.com/XB2 (Checkout code XB2)! #ad Support us and go AD-FREE on PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 JOIN US on DISCORD! http://www.discord.gg/XB2podcast Timestamps: 00:00:00 - START! 00:15:00 - Titanfall dies in darkness, Hogwarts Legacy hype? 00:40:00 - Dead Space Remake, Dead Space 2 + 3? Resident Evil 5 remake? 01:13:00 - Nier Automata thoughts, Hi-Fi Rush thoughts, Dead Space thoughts 01:33:00 - Live Service Apocalypse, Killer Instinct. Redfall forced online 02:16:00 - Gears game canceled? Tomb Raider IP 02:39:00 - Halo 03:05:00 - Xbox to skip E3?! 03:16:00 - Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 drop another Xbox Two! This week, we discuss Hi-Fi Rush, the Xbox Developer_Direct, latest rumors around Starfield, Jim Lyin' Flyin' Ryan heading to Europe, and much more! SPONSOR: Grab 60% OFF at FACTOR MEALS with our code xboxtwo60! http://www.FACTORMEALS.com/xboxtwo60 - Delicious dietician-approved pre-made meals RIGHT to your door. Get our shows AD-FREE on PATREON: http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START! 00:12:30 - Superchats: Starfield in MARCH?! Rand gaslights everyone. Nick gaslights everyone with Goldeneye. Remakes good. Dead Space Remake GOOD. 00:56:00 - Superchats: Hi-Fi Rush and Japanese games. Day Before drama. 01:05:00 - Xbox goes WOKE?! Hi-Fi Rush vs. Traditional Marketing Cycle. 01:30:00 - Developer_Direct, underpromise and overdeliver. Forza launch date slips? Redfall thoughts. 02:23:00 - Superchats: Activision dead in China. Phil Spencer interview. Halo direction? 02:58:00 - Q&A: id Software on Halo? More shadowdropped games? What should they do with Halo? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 another big XB2 podcast show! This week, the Xbox Two team discuss the layoffs at Microsoft, rumors of 343i going "publishing only," fresh rumors for the Developer_Direct, and... sigh... Scalebound, and much more! SPONSOR: Get TWENTY-TWO free meals with HELLOFRESH. Head to our link at http://HelloFresh.com/XboxTwo22 to try out America's #1 Meal Kit. PATREON: Go ad-free with our PATREON, now with annual subscriptions! http://www.Patreon.com/XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START! 00:12:50 - Superchats! Starfield updates, optimism, etc. 00:40:00 - GEARS COLLECTION?! Starfield SUPERBOWL AD? 01:00:00 - What we've been playing this week? 01:16:00 - Forspoken reviews where? Fallout 5 when? 01:25:00 - Xbox layoffs. 343i mismanagement. 02:06:00 - Superchats. Marvel Avengers dead. 02:28:00 - Everwild development going well? Scalebound coming back? 03:03:00 - Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 hit episode 250! This week, we discuss the leaked Xbox + Bethesda Developer_Direct showcase, get into Ubisoft's problems and Ubisoft+ hitting Xbox, discuss Game Pass Family Plan potentially rolling out more broadly, Activision-Blizzard problems, and MUCH more! PATREON: Go AD-FREE with our $5 Patreon tier! http://patreon.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF RAZORS, COLOGNE, AMAZING BOXERS, and MUCH MORE with checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com/ #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START! 00:09:16 - Housekeeping stuffs. 00:21:00 - Rand thoughts on Callisto Protocol. Avowed with co-op? Goldeneye soon? 00:39:00 - Xbox Developer_Direct leaks, Forza Horizon devs leaving. 00:59:00 - Xbox Developer_Direct show thoughts. 01:28:48 - Starfield's own show. 30 FPS?! Launch date rumors. 01:47:00 - Game Pass Family Plan?! Ubisoft+? 02:03:00 - Ubisoft drama. 02:23:00 - Xbox carbon aware console?! Krafton problems. 02:30:11 - Activision vs. FTC update. Industry consolidation. 02:49:50 - Q&A. Pet peeves in games. Biggest gaming disappointments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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

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

HAPPY NEW YEAR. Jez and Rand are BACK with 2023's FIRST Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox's future into 2023 and beyond, talk Starfield and Redfall launch windows, we discuss Jim Ryan's alleged comments about Xbox Game Pass, and much more! MANSCAPED: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING with our checkout code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM, razors, boxers, body wash, and more! PATREON: Go ad-free with our premium tier ($5 per month) at PATREON.COM/XB2! XBOX KEYS: Grab cheaper Xbox codes for games and Game Pass at TheXB2.com with code XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - INTRO 00:16:36 - PS5 vs. Steam Deck? 00:30:30 - Should Xbox be the bad guy in 2023? 00:55:00 - 2023 make it or break it for Xbox? 01:15:00 - Moving Xbox goalposts, Xbox expectations in 2023. 02:00:00 - Xbox showcase? Jim Ryan comments. 02:55:00 - Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 podcast! This week, we discuss the latest Activision vs. FTC drama, comments from Hideo Kojima on the upcoming Xbox exclusive, the possibility of an ad-supported tier of Xbox Game Pass, and High on Life's major Xbox Game Pass success story! SPONSOR: Get 10% off at BETTERHELP.COM/XBOXTWO to access tailored online therapy for all of your unique needs. PATREON: Go ad-free with our premium tier ($5 per month) at PATREON.COM/XB2! XBOX KEYS: Grab cheaper Xbox codes for games and Game Pass at TheXB2.com with code XB2! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - INTRO 00:17:00 - Superchats: Redfall delayed? Thoughts on High on Life + Xbox Game Pass marketing model. 01:00:00 - Squanch to make Conker? Microsoft confirms no FF7R on Xbox? Sifu comes to Xbox and PC. 01:35:00 - Superchat: Hellblade launching sooner than expected? Xbox Game Pass' ad-supported tier? 02:13:00 - Kojima's game, gamers sue Xbox, Activision skewers the FTC 02:50:00 - Q&A: Christmas games, what can Xbox do to change narratives? An Xbox THEME park?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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

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

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

Say hi to our first XB2+1 Guest Special show, which will drop once per month! The live show is exclusive to Patreon, with the audio version arriving a little later here for free! Our first-ever guest is COLTEASTWOOD of YouTube fame. We get into Colt's history as a gamer, some of last week's Xbox news, and questions from the Patreon troupe. Find Colt on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/ColtEastwood and Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/colteastwood Join the fun: http://www.patreon.com/XB2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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

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

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 go LIVE for another XB2 SUPER SHOW! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Pass' growth and financials, the new Xbox dashboard, and also the possibility of Xbox price increases. Jez also gets a mega bout of hiccups, and Rand screws up with a hot mic. SPONSOR: This week YOU GET 15% off RAYCON EARBUDS with our promo: http://BUYRAYCON.com/XB2. Maximum audio and comfort at AFFORDABLE prices, now with gaming-grade options too! #ad PATREON: Listen ad-free on our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/XB2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 week of epic Xbox news! This week, we discuss the latest drama revolving around the CMA and the Xbox + Activision acquisition, we discuss PlayStation blocking Xbox Game Pass deals and what Microsoft could do if the deal falls through, we also discuss negative comments about the Xbox Series S, and fresh updates to the Xbox dashboard. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. | Razors, boxers, cologne, and MORE. PATREON: Get exclusive ad-free audio and MORE perks on our Patreon @ http://Patreon.com/XB2! MERCH: Get Xbox Two Podcast merch and affordable Xbox codes at our website! http://theXB2.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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

SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, and MUCH MORE! #ad PATREON: Join us for excusive shows, ad-free audio, and more! Patreon.com/XB2 Rand and Jez are back for another Xbox Two super show! This week, we discuss the latest round of news regarding the Xbox Activision deal, with Brazil essentially trolling Sony. We also get into the weeds with PlayStation games potentially hitting PC day and date, and also discuss Overwatch 2 and its launch problems, and Mario's voice acting controversy. We also discuss what it means to be a wrench in a bucket (??????). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 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

SUPPORT US at PATREON.COM/XB2 and listen AD FREE! It's another spicy week of Xbox news, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella taking a swipe at PlayStation in an interview. We also discuss Deathloop, DioField Chronicle, and the big GTA 6 leak that got the industry aflutter with leakster criticisms. We also discuss the cloud-only Logitech G Cloud, and whether it actually deserves to exist or not, alongside more rumors about the Xbox 2023 roadmap. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2 | Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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 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 gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast supershow! This week, we discuss the drama revolving around Halo Infinite and YET MORE delays. We discuss the UK CMA getting into it with the Activision x Microsoft deal, and what it could mean for Xbox Game Pass. We talk about this week's games, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 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 once again discuss another interesting week in Xbox news. Over on the PC side, Xbox has pulled something of a coup by getting PlayStation console exclusive Death Stranding into PC Game Pass. We discuss the current state of the app and how it needs to be improved, we also talk about upcoming Activision projects like PvP Crash game "Project Lava," and Blizzard's survival game "Project Odyssey." We also talk about more game delays, upcoming AAA games, and where it's all headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 for another epic Xbox Two podcast supershow! This week, we get into more details of the big Brazilian regulator hearings between Xbox and PlayStation, where it was revealed that Sony pays money to block Xbox Game Pass deals. We also discuss Xbox indie hit Cult of the Lamb, Gamescom 2022, the year of infinite delays, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices --- 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 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 --- 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 team up for another week's of Xbox news discussion. This week, we talk about the lack of fanfare from Xbox's marketing arm for Grounded's launch date, we talk about KOTOR being put on hiatus and leaks revolving around GTA6 and a purported Black Panther game, we discuss Xbox and Sony's financials, FTC getting aggressive on blocking tech acquisitions, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez chow down on another week's worth of fun Xbox news. This week, we discuss the partnership between Netflix and Microsoft and what it could potentially mean years down the line. We discuss As Dusk Falls which is surprisingly decent, as well as the implementation of Discord on Xbox consoles, and much more! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code "XB2." Boxers, razors, shavers, cologne, and more! #ad --- 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 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

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

Join Rand and some special guests for this week's Xbox Two podcast! This week, we're joined by Miles Dompier of Windows Central, YouTuber Colteastwood, and Parris Lilly of GamerTag Radio, as Jez bows out due to an overheating laptop! This week, the team discuss their thoughts on the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, the vitriol being thrown over Starfield, and the absence of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Xbox, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez sit down for a special Monday episode of the Xbox Two podcast to review and digest the big Xbox & Bethesda 2022 Showcase! We discuss Starfield and the criticisms of the show, we talk our favorite games and what Microsoft should do for their showcases moving forward, and much more! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, gifts, and more! #ad --- 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 tee up for a super special Xbox and Bethesda E3 predictions SPECIAL! We go through every studio and recap what to expect from next week's showcase, we discuss Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 heading out to Xbox, Xbox Series S sales dominance, and much more! SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL MANSCAPED.COM products with our checkout code XB2! Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Jez and Rand for another riveting episode of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the desire for Xbox to get its very own exclusive super hero game, we talk TCL's supposed Xbox Series X and PS5 "Pro" mid-gen refresh "leak," alongside the new Xbox streaming console, confirmed to be codenamed "Keystone." --- 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 discuss Xbox's growth in Japan, the quickening pace of the Activision Blizzard acquisition, rumors of a Gears of War collection and remakes in general, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://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. We discuss this past weekend's massive DRM debacle, alongside the massive delays to both Redfall and Starfield. We also talk Halo Infinite problems and Xbox Game Studios in general, the impact of Covid-19 on game development, and much, much more! SPONSOR: Once again, Xbox Two is powered by your support with MANSCAPED.COM. Buy razors, boxers, cologne, and MORE, with checkout code XB2 for 20% off and FREE worldwide shipping! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rand and Jez gear up for another week of Xbox happenings. This week, we discuss Embracer Group's big embrace of Square Enix's western studios, we talk Xbox + Bethesda showcase info and expectations, and the news that Xbox is taking xCloud to the next level. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. That's boxers, razors, cologne, and more. Your purchases heelp support us, and we thank you for listening! #ad --- 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 down for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Activision shareholder's approving the acquisition, the newly announced Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Xbox's beefy financials, and much more. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF NOW at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code "XB2" | Boxers, razors, cologne, and MUCH more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://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 discuss Xbox Series X|S stunning NPD results, Halo Infinite's ongoing problems and the rumors of its battle royale, alongside its cancelled "Overwatch" hero mode. We also discuss Xbox's E3 plans, and much more. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF NOW at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code "XB2" | Boxers, razors, cologne, and MUCH more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://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 discuss Halo Infinite's partnership with Certain Affinity. We discuss rumors of new chips for Xbox Series X|S, we also talk Xbox in Japan and its general sales success in Europe and US, and much more! SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL products at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. | Boxers, cologne, razors, and much more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Rand and Jez hit up another week's worth of big Xbox Two news! This week, we discuss reports of trouble at The Initiative and how it might affect Perfect Dark. We also saw articles about Moon Studios and reports of bad behavior from the core founders. We discuss GT7 and the re-emergence of microtransactions in AAA full-priced games, and we discuss the marketing cycle for Starfield and beyond. SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL products at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://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 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 this week's Xbox news! We talk Fallout "New Vegas 2" rumors, alongside the surprising delay of 2023's Call of Duty, and the reveal of Street Fighter 6, will it hit Xbox or nah? SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at Manscaped.com with code "XB2" in the checkout! Boxers, razors, trimmers, deodorant, and MUCH more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and free worldwide shipping at MANSCAPED.com with our code: "XB2" in the checkout! http://manscaped.com #ad In this rare mid-week special, Rand and Jez set aside to discuss the massive Activision-Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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

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

Jez and Rand dive into another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the future of Xbox in 2022, the big Splinter Cell return, and Xbox Series S becoming Microsoft's secret weapon?! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with promo code XB2 in the checkout at MANSCAPED.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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

Welcome to our first Q&A episode! If you visit TheXboxTwo.com, you can leave a voice message for Rand and myself, which we'll collect together and answer via a mini-podcast feed exclusive show at random intervals! Thanks to everybody for your support. This week's questions come from Hustle and Wacko630 (thank you!!), who want to know our top picks for games new Xbox owners should play, as well as what our most anticipated future Xbox games are. --- 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

SPONSOR: Xbox Two listeners can get 20% OFF with code "XB2" on MANSCAPED.COM! Join Jez and Rand for another fun-filled Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Halo Infinite multiplayer and the criticisms surrounding it, we also banter about Dragon Age and the future of BioWare, improvements coming to Xbox in 2022, 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

SPONSOR: Xbox Two listeners can get 20% off MANSCAPED.COM purchases with the checkout code "XB2"! #ad Jez and Rand tackle another week of Xbox news! This week, we discuss the Xbox 20th anniversary show, Halo Infinite's multiplayer gameplay, our hands-on experiences with Halo Infinite's campaign, The Game Awards, 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

This week, we discuss rumors about Halo Infinite dropping early, we discuss the Xbox 20th anniversary showcase, we talk Battlefield 2042, as well as the info about Project Midnight from Compulsion Games, and much, much more! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and free worldwide shipping at MANSCAPED.com with our code: "XB2" in the checkout! http://manscaped.com #ad Jez and Rand tackle another week in Xbox game news! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPONSOR: Xbox Two listeners can get 20% off MANSCAPED.COM purchases with the checkout code "XB2"! Rand and Jez catch up for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Halo Infinite's impending launch, Forza Horizon 5 and whether it deserves game of the year accolades, Xbox and Sega joining forces, NFTs, blockchain, and the "metaverse," 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 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

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 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 news! This week, we talk about Xbox heading out to the Tokyo Game Show, the rumors of Hellblade II appearing at The Game Awards, Xbox Game Pass hitting "30 million" according to the CEO of Take Two, 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

A light week in Xbox news culminates in a big discussion around Halo Infinite multiplayer beta, the meaning of the Crystal Dynamics Perfect Dark partnership, a history lesson with Jez and Rand, 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

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

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

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 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

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

Rand and Jez discuss a pretty slow week in Xbox news! EA claims they don't get enough credit for how they work with acquired studios, we discuss Back 4 Blood, Xbox Game Pass numbers and success, Back 4 Blood, 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

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

Rand and Jez tackle this week's big Xbox and gaming news! We share our impressions of Psychonauts 2 and Death's Door, we discuss EA Play, Dead Space, and the idea that EA is turning over a new leaf (??), and also, the big lawsuit at Activision Blizzard, and the cowardice of CEO Bobby Kotick. --- 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 show! This week, we discuss Phil Spencer's recent comments to the media about building "risky" narrative games, Valve's handheld Steam Deck surprise, "easy mode" in games, and much, much more. Intro and Superchats: 00:00 Steam Deck: 1:05:00 Phil Spencer, Xbox, and acquisitions: 1:28:00 Easy mode in games: 2:08:00 PlayStation x Netflix, and outro: 2:22:00 Follow Rand at @Rand_Al_Thor_19 on Twitter and YouTube, and Jez at WindowsCentral.com and @JezCorden! --- 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 episode 177 of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the latest Xbox acquisition rumors, the Switch OLED and the state of Nintendo, PlayStation acquisitions, and the Kardashians (...?) --- 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

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

🍤 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

Jez and Rand get into another week's worth of Xbox news, ahead of the big E3 2021 event on June 13! This week, we discuss rumors about studio acquisitions, we talk announcements at the E3 show itself and discuss the culinary art of mayo on fries... 🤔 --- 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 of Xbox news! This week, we discuss Xbox and Bethesda at E3, Xbox's internet DRM check, Xbox's marketing practices, click bait and divisive journalism, 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

Jez and Rand discuss another week's worth of Xbox news! This week, we discuss Project Omen rumors from Arkane Studios, Xbox exec teasing "mind blowing" new IP. E3 2021 possibilities, Coalition moving to Unreal Engine 5, Xbox working with Tencent, Xbox system update, 20 years of Xbox, Battlefield 6, new Starfield leaks, Ubisoft moving to F2P games, Resident Evil Village, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, and much more! And this week, Rand doesn't accidentally mute himself! --- 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 ep of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Resident Evil Village, the latest Xbox rumors, Starfield's potential 2021 launch date, Xbox Game Pass profit "concerns," the big Epic vs. Apple court case, 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 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

Are Xbox exclusives being delayed? Will Xbox buy Square Enix? What the hell is that 🌀 emoji? Jez and Rand dissect the week's big Xbox news for fun, and we're inviting you along for the ride! --- 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 show! This week, we discuss rumors of Xbox going to work with Hideo Kojima of Metal Gear Solid fame, Xbox Global Publishing's future, Xbox's return to E3, rumors of turmoil at PlayStation's 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

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

Jez and Rand tackle another week's Xbox news! This week, we talk about the big rumored Discord acquisition, the big Twitch/ID@Xbox indie showcase, and Microsoft's "de-branding" of Xbox Live to Xbox network. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jez and Rand tackle the latest rumors, confirming the ID@Xbox March 26 event, all the big news for Xbox Game Pass, and those pesky whispers about Persona hitting Xbox in the future. --- 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

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss rumors of an Xbox news event in March, PlayStation games hitting PC in greater volume, and whether or not Xbox Game Studios can reach "AAA" consistent quality (and do they even need to?). --- 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 Xbox Two podcast! This week, Rand and Jez argue about Nintendo Direct, we talk about the Bethesda deal and the possibility of an event, the new Xbox Wireless Headset, and the Series X FPS boost! --- 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the "death" of Google Stadia and the future of game streaming, Gearbox joining Embracer Group, and what that might mean for future Xbox acquisitions, PS5 exclusive MLB hitting Xbox, Perfect Dark's game director leaving the team, 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

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the drama surrounding Xbox Live Gold, and the fact-free to play games have now gone truly free. From Jez: "Apologies for some of the technical difficulties in this episode, will try to do better in the future." --- 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 drop the first Xbox Two podcast of 2021! This week, we discuss what Xbox will look like in 2021, react to Phil Spencer's comments on future plans comments, 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

Join Jez and Rand for the last Xbox Two podcast of 2020! This week, we discuss all the topics we missed while Rand was a bit ill, across The Game Awards, Perfect Dark's reveal and subsequent gameplay rumors, Halo Infinite's big development update, 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 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox Series X vs. PS5 power disparity comparisons, Bethesda game exclusivity, Game Awards nominees, and much more! Timestamps: What we've been playing (00:00) | Square Enix "sold off" To Ubisoft (47:00) | Xbox supply issue, games delayed (59:00) | Games running better on PS5 (1:06:46) | Game Awards (1:24:00) | Bethesda game exclusivity (1:42:08) | PlayStation Game Pass? (2:04:47). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message 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

This week, Jez and Rand discuss their final Xbox Series X impressions, reactions to the Xbox Series S, the launch line-up and whether it actually matters, and the rumors of Xbox buying up Japanese studios! --- 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 for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk Xbox Series X unboxing videos, what full RDNA2 means for Xbox, Halo Infinite problems, and Cyberpunk 2077 getting delayed, 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 tackle this week's big Xbox topics in another episode of the Xbox Two! We talk hands-on impressions with the Xbox Series X, Bethesda games maybe going exclusive, Halo Infinite launching in parts, 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

Join Jez and Rand for yet another Xbox Two Podcast show! This week, we discuss the new Xbox ad "Power your Dreams," the fake news over the Xbox Series X overheating, and the PlayStation 5 teardown, alongside "screwgate!" --- 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 all the biggest gaming news of the week! Jez walks through our first hands-on impressions with the Xbox Series X, we talk Starfield leaks and rumors, 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 tackle the biggest megaton of the year, with Microsoft buying up Bethesda and Zenimax Media itself. We also talk about our Xbox Series X/S preorder experiences, and whether or not DOOM, Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and all the other juicy exclusives will go to PlayStation or not (spoiler: they won't). --- 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 go in on this week's gaming news, including the PS5 event and the strange aftermath, the Xbox Series X|S preorders, games we've been playing, 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 one of the biggest news blowouts of the year, with the Xbox Series S "Lockhart" finally revealed, the price and launch date of both systems finally here, EA joining Xbox Game Pass, 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 talk the latest Xbox news once again! We talk about rumors of the Xbox Series X price reveal event in September, Marvel Avengers game, Xbox Series S "Lockhart" leaks AGAIN, 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

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk Xbox Series X gameplay and marketing, the continued lack of preordering, Halo Infinite drama, Perfect Dark rumors, Wasteland 3, 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

Join Rand and Jez for another epic Xbox Two podcast show. This week, we look rumors of a $599 Xbox Series X, rumors of dev problems at 343 Industries on Halo Infinite, Battletoads' review scores, paid next-gen upgrades, 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

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox Series S leaked controller, Halo Infinite's 2021 delay, the possibility of the Xbox Series X's price, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another big Xbox Two show! This week, we look at rumors of Xbox Series S "Lockhart" launching without a controller, Apple's anti-competitive behavior towards Project xCloud, Xbox Live Gold NOT going free, 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 Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about the Xbox Series X launch event, Halo Infinite's multiplayer going free, the logistics of WB Games acquisition, Grounded, 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 give their verdict on the big Xbox July 2020 Showcase, all of the games, 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

This week we countdown some final predictions for the Xbox July games showcase, navigate Discord going down in the middle of the podcast, discuss the future of Xbox Live Gold, and what Xbox Game Pass Ultimate means for the future of Xbox. --- 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 Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss all the latest rumors about the Xbox July Games Showcase, rumors about more studio acquisitions from Microsoft, and the "outrage" over Microsoft's support for cross-gen games and smart delivery. --- 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 converge for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox July event, the latest Lockhart rumors, Perfect Dark and Fable "Twitter accounts," and much more. Intro - 0:05 Topics - 5:51 What we've been playing - 7:47 Halo Infinite Spoilers From Toy Line - 27:05 July Event Date Discussion - 30:51 Rand Speaks About Fable & Perfect Dark - 39:50 Jez Info On Resolution 30 or 60fps Xbox Exclusive Medium - 1:05:05 Xbox Series S Lockhart - 1:07:32 Halo Multiplayer Free? - 1:18:41 Xbox Series S Holding Back Next Gen? - 1:20:21 2K On $70 Games For Next Gen - 1:22:21 Horizon Zero Dawn hits PC - 1:38:51 Sony Might Bidding To Buy Splash Damage - 1:45:43 Xbox Summer Games Fest Demos - 1:52:16 Show Ending Q & A Chat - 1:54:52 (Thanks to Hazzador for the timestamps!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we discuss Phil Spencer's comments on next-gen consoles and the July event, the death of Mixer, mounting Lockhart evidence, 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

Join Jez and Rand for an extra looooooooooong Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the latest console industry rumors, EA's "Play" event, the July Xbox showcase, and much, 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

This week, Rand and Jez discuss the PlayStation 5 blowout in June, and what it means for Microsoft's efforts in July's Xbox Series X gameplay showcase. --- 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 the Xbox Store and the upcoming Xbox Series X UI, the PlayStation 5 reveal event delay, 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 Xbox Two! This week, we talk Xbox Series X backward compatibility, whether Xbox should be worried about the PS5 event in June, 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 Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we discuss the fallout from the Xbox Series X "Gameplay" showcase, the PlayStation 5 UE5 demo and Ghost of Tsushima reveal, and what Microsoft needs to do for July and the 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 react to the May 7 "Inside Xbox" Xbox Series X gameplay showcase event, including all the games, and whether or not or was overhyped. --- 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 Xbox Series X gameplay event, Xbox Game Pass hitting 10 million subs and other financials, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Gears Tactics, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another slightly drunken Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox Series X potential digital events and what could be shown, next-gen pricing and potential supply limitations, Resident Evil 4 and other remakes, 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

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss upcoming Xbox Series X games, PS5's DualSense controller vs. the Xbox Series X controller, Xbox's SmartDelivery and whether games will try to sell themselves *twice* next-gen, 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

**Apologies for the messy intro!** Jez and Rand talk Xbox again on the weekly Xbox Two show! This time, we discuss games being delayed due to the virus-that-shall-not-be-named, "rumors" of PS5 having "issues," and Xbox head Phil Spencer's recent big interview! --- 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 podcast show! This week, we discuss the huge amounts of Xbox Series X misinformation flying around, the possibility of next-gen game delays, tons of games we've been playing, 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

The Xbox Series X goes head to head with PS5! Finally, we have the full specs of both consoles, and we discuss what it all means for next-gen! --- 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 the big E3 2020 cancellation, Microsoft's upcoming digital event, HZD and other games hitting PC, 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

This week, Jez and Rand tackle the dreaded virus-that-shall-not-be-named sweeping the games industry, the deluge of "leaks" hitting the airwaves, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Xbox Series X marketing, 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 lay down another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the massive Xbox Series X specs drop, Sony and others sidestepping tradeshows due to Coronavirus, Xbox Series X's smart delivery and next-gen features, 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 discuss the Xbox Series X and PS5 price, Bloomberg's PS5 "woes" report, Phil Spencer on Xbox competition, what Rod Fergusson leaving means for Gears of War, 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

This week we discuss new Xbox Series X hardware rumors, Nintendo's massive resurgence, The Initiative and a possible Perfect Dark reboot, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two Podcast show! This week, we talk about the whole "drama" revolving around Xbox Series X games also coming to Xbox One, Horizon Zero Dawn heading to PC (while Rand takes a victory lap or three), E3's so-called declining relevance, 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 Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk PS5 logo drama, Xbox Series X SoC and ports revealed, even MORE Batman teasing from Warner Bros, our most anticipated 2020 games, 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 Podcast is back and this week the guys will be talking about Mike Ybarra's comments on Xbox Series X massive power and AAA games situation from Xbox Game Studios, PS5 being revealed at CES 2020, another rumor popping up about PlayStation acquiring Bethesda 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox Series X reveal, the PS5 vs. Xbox Series X head to head, upcoming games, and our game(s) of the decade. --- 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 the guys will be talking about Xbox Scarlett: Xbox Anaconda and Xbox Lockhart INSANE Power, PlayStation putting MLB The Show on Xbox consoles, our predictions for the Game Awards and so 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 Podcast is back and this week we talk about Xbox Lockhart returning from the "dead," Phil Spencer's comments about VR, Rand's thoughts on Pokemon (LOL), and much, 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

The Xbox Two podcast is back and this week Rand and Jez will be talking about Xbox Scarlett, Project xCloud, The Game Awards controversy, Google Stadia's launch and so 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 Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss all the epic news coming out of X019, Death Stranding, xCloud vs. Google Stadia, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Studios' future, Death Stranding hitting PC and review expectations, Xbox Games with Gold having weak games, 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

It's time for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss rumors of PS5 being more powerful than Scarlett, the positive response to The Outer Worlds, Bethesda, Blizzard, and others screwing up, and big game delays! --- 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! We bid farewell to Xbox CVP Mike Ybarra, discuss the marketing hype train for PS5 and Xbox Scarlett, Blizzard's run-in with the Chinese censors, 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 Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about some wild Xbox Scarlett Kinecty-rumors, PlayStation Now becoming actually... good? Shawn Layden and troubles at Sony, 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 Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about the drama surrounding Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Project xCloud, The Last of Us 2, Xbox Game Studios new IP, 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

Join Jez and Rand for more Xbox and gaming chatter! This week, we talk about Xbox's changing investor info, Gears 5's "sales" and engagement, Borderlands 3 impressions, 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

Gears 5 Talk, Phil Spencer Plays Xbox Scarlett, Alan Wake in Control by Jez & Rand --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week is all about Gears 5! Join Jez and Rand for a special episode focusing on questions surrounding Gears 5's campaign, following a hands-on preview in Vancouver at The Coalition! :) --- 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 SLAY another podcast this week, discussing such delights as Insomniac joining Sony, Xbox's messaging regarding exclusives, the Spider-man drama, 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

Join Jez and Rand for episode 100 of the Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss PS5 rumors, the possibility of Xbox going third-party publisher, and our Gamescom 2019 expectations.

**Note: Apologies for audio hiccups in this episode, due to Google dropping Hangouts Live. We'll improve it for the next!!! Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we discuss Gears 5 going gold, Ninja joining Mixer, Xbox single-player games, 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

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about the Xbox sales decline in the end-of-year financials, Gears 5 Versus Tech Test and the "controversial" smoking "ban," and the evolution of the console war. --- 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 talk about Scarlett's potential games lineup vs. the PS5, whether or not Xbox cares about "hardcore" gamers, Alan Wake reverting back to Remedy Entertainment, and Gamer Girl bath water (??!!!) --- 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 reflect on the ups and downs of Xbox E3 2019, Scarlett's power vs. the PlayStation 5, the "death" of Lockhart, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another uber fun Xbox E3 show! The last podcast before E3, we look at all the latest rumors, the "14 XGS games" on the way, and some changes coming to Gamertags! --- 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 a big E3 pre-show! This week, we talk Xbox games hitting Steam, Xbox Game Pass for PC, and all of our E3 predictions! --- 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 hear more about E3 "leaks," Sony and Microsoft's big Azure partnership, and Sony's comments on console gaming being "niche." 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss RAGE 2 and Plague Tale: Innocence, as well as the importance of E3, some Splinter Cell trolling, 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

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the Borderlands 3 microtransaction "drama," Crytek and other Xbox purchase "rumors," next-gen consoles "secret sauce" ... there's a lot of "stuff" in this podcast, my dudes. --- 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 Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk about Xbox "leaks", Xbox Anaconda's power vs. PlayStation 5, Xbox's dedication to its IP, harsh developer working conditions, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we talk about the new all-digital Xbox One, the PlayStation 5, comments on E3 2019, 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: Apologies for the clicking sound on this episode, they should be gone in the next one!!** Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the latest Xbox E3 2019 "leaks," the rumoured Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, the debate over Sekiro's difficulty, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Google's Stadia streaming platform, Epic Games vs. The World, streaming in general, and the future of gaming. --- 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 *almost) weekly Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Halo MCC hitting PC and Steam, Xbox Live coming to mobile devices, Microsoft's Project xCloud hopes, The Division 2, 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 Anthem and its nightmare bugs, the future of Xbox hardware and how Project xCloud could affect things, and could Halo MCC really be coming to PC? --- 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! Could Xbox Game Pass come to Nintendo Switch? Will the next-gen Xbox console hardware be revealed at E3 2019? Is Anthem as bad as people say? 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Metro Exodus, Far Cry New Dawn, Anthem, and of course, Crackdown 3. We also discuss Xbox Game Pass and what it means for the future of Xbox first party games, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about Apex Legends, Xbox's new cross-platform SDK and what that means for Nintendo Switch and mobile, the Xbox Game Studios rebrand, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another belated Xbox Two show! This week we discuss the latest Xbox next-gen rumors, the monumental awesomeness that is Resident Evil 2, EA murdering its Star Wars project (AGAIN), and more Activision shenanigans. --- 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 podcast! This week we talk Randy Pitchford's lawsuit, Bungie quitting Activision, our Christmas gaming experiences, Xbox's 2019 future, devs ditching Steam, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! We begin wrapping up 2018 with more next-gen Xbox rumors, we discuss PlayStation Now and xCloud streaming future, Rand offers his thoughts on Below, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss The Game Awards, the battle between Epic Games and Steam, Xbox Game Pass hitting "every device" 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

Join Jez and Rand for a buggy 76th podcast episode! This week, we talk Fallout 76 drama, Xbox studios with UNLIMITED budgets, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss PlayStation quitting E3 2019, Fallout 76 review bombs, Battlefield V, a discless Xbox One, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss X018, Microsoft's new studio acquisitions, Crackdown 3, Battlefield V, 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 Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we gush over Red Dead Redemption 2, discuss Call of Duty Black Ops 4's microtransactions, xCloud's usability on mobile devices, and is XO18 being overhyped? --- 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 Xbox One X sales figures, Red Dead Redemption 2's labor controversy, Black Ops 4, X018 predictions, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another action packed Xbox Two! This week, we discuss Obsidian buyout rumors, xCloud vs. Google game streaming, and X0 2018! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Xbox Two, we discuss Phil Spencer's update on Crackdown 3, the joy of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Xbox vs. Google game streaming, 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

Join us for another Xbox Two show! Sorry for the lateness on this one. This week, we predict X0 2018 announcements, Sony's cross-play intervention, Telltale's shutdown, Forza Horizon 4, 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

Join us for another Xbox Two podcast! Sorry for the lateness of uploading this one! This week, we talked about Xbox Scarlett's "secret sauce," Shadow of the Tomb Raider, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we discuss Spider-man and the #puddlegate controversy, Xbox's criticism of Sony's cross-play stance, Battlefield V beta, 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

Join Jez and Rand for a big Gamescom 2018 special. This week, we talk Cyberpunk 2077, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Xbox All Access, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we talk about IGN firing a writer for plagiarism, Fallout 76 skipping Steam, the rise of Discord, rumors of Microsoft buying Obsidian, 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

Rand and Jez discuss the last two weeks of Xbox news! We talk the "Scarlett" Xbox project, game streaming, Forza's ditching of loot boxes, World of Warcraft, and POKEMON? --- 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 amazing Xbox Two podcast show! This week we talk about Gamescom and rumors of further studio acquisitions, Crackdown 3's final developmental stretch, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we discuss Yakuza and other Japanese games potentially hitting Xbox, the value of Xbox Game Pass, and our favorite Xbox exclusives. --- 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 action packed Xbox Two show! This week we talk about Nier Automata, PlayStation blocking Fallout 76 crossplay, the next Xbox console "Scarlett," 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we discuss State of Decay 2's continued success, Microsoft's push to reach "2 billion" gamers, Halo's TV show, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another weekly Xbox Two podcast supershow! This week we discuss the controversy over Fortnite and crossplay. Nintendo and Xbox's joint-marketing campaign, State of Decay 2 defying expectations on the sales charts, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another episode of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss E3 2018! Microsoft acquired FIVE new studios, revealed tons of games, and more. We also talk about our favorite games of the show, and the rumored Xbox "Scarlett" next-gen console. --- 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 this week's Xbox One news! We talk E3 2018, the official Crackdown 3 delay, the possibility of Playground Games joining 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about the PUBG vs. Fortnite lawsuit, a possible Crackdown 3 delay, and our E3 2018 wishlist. --- 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 talk Xbox Live multiplayer paywall, Battlefield V "drama," next gen consoles, more State of Decay 2, 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 the first Xbox ONE podcast, since Jez was late for like 8 minutes! After that, we discuss BossKey Studios shutdown, the state of State of Decay 2, E3 2018, the Xbox adaptive controller, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another weekly Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the possible (probable) new Microsoft game studio, the Walmart E3 2018 game leaks, 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

**Reupload due to epic fail by Jez.** Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we talk about the importance of Xbox exclusives, God of War's epic sales, State of Decay 2's co-op systems, and... Rand gets a bit upset about Kinect (mature language warning!) --- 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 latest Xbox Two podcast! This week, we talk God of War and exclusive games, what lies in the future for Xbox, and Discord and other services on the way to the console. --- 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 podcast! This week we discuss our personal 4 most important games, the rumored E3 Xbox "leaks," Call of Duty ditching its single player mode, 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

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss favorite games, Xbox backwards compatibility, Red Dead Redemption in 4K, God of War PS4 reviews, 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 Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the possible launch window for the next Xbox console, the death of Shadow of War's loot crates, the state of Xbox's exclusive game lineup, 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

Join Jez (@JezCorden) and Rand (@Rand_Al_Thor_19) for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we discuss No Man's Sky's intergalactic trip to Xbox, Far Cry 5's awesomeness, and Sea of Thieves' record breaking launch. --- 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 weekly Xbox and gaming podcast! This week we discuss Sea of Thieves' review scores, God of War and the Xbox lineup, and Microsoft's new cloud gaming division. --- 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 weekly gaming discussion! This week we talk Xbox/PS4 cross-play drama over Fortnite, Microsoft's E3 plans, 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

State of Decay 2 price point discussed, Nintendo Switch vs. Xbox, Surviving Mars previewed by Jez & Rand --- 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 (@JezCorden) and Rand (@Rand_al_Thor_19) for another weekly Xbox One podcast! This week, we're discussing Sega's visit to Microsoft, more 4K Xbox 360 games on Xbox One, that pesky State of Decay 2 "pricing error," 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 the possibilities of Halo, Gears of War, and new ReCore games, Phil Spencer's passionate DICE speech, and Major Nelson's recent Xbox features tease! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Rand and Jez discuss the controversy over Microsoft's E3 floor plan size (sigh), a huge amount of new Sea of Thieves info, the rumor of a next-gen, cloud-only Xbox console, 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