Xbox Two Podcast

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."

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 c

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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices