The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast
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- 7 Nov 2026
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The world's best Xbox and gaming podcast is here: The XB2. 😎 Connect with us at TheXB2.com, for YouTube, Discord, Patreon, and much more. Also known as The Xbox Two, we're an Xbox-first gaming podcast featuring "The Xbox Two!" We're two Xbox lifers and industry analysts, Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19. Every Friday, we discuss the week's gaming news, share exclusive information, and offer unique insights, with some good humor along the way.
Episodios 453
429: Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel reveal drama, Ubisoft wants to buy Arkane, Xbox 25th anniversary
Rand is healed! Join him and Jez for this week's latest XB2 show, where we talk ES6 Sentinel, Ubisoft potential interest in Arkane, Xbox's 25th anniversary coming up, and much more. 🦈 SPONSOR …
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Rand is healed! Join him and Jez for this week's latest XB2 show, where we talk ES6 Sentinel, Ubisoft potential interest in Arkane, Xbox's 25th anniversary coming up, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Jez's busy week, Christmas coming up. Call of Duty MW4 campaign, game review discussions.
00:20:00: Gears of War: E-Day budget drama, Xbox PC app updated, Arkane Studio to be acquired by Ubisoft?
01:07:00: Zelda remake scores big, Xbox 25th anniversary expectations, Xbox crocodile.
01:23:00: Xbox FSR 4.1, Xbox hardware continues to struggle, Xbox sales data debated.
01:55:00: Helen Chiang Minecraft departure drama, Elder Scrolls 6 reveal drama, Mass Effect shut down drama.
02:26:00: Fable release window, God of War delayed, South of Midnight comments.
02:44:00: Patreon Q&A.💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper!💚
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XB2 428.5: Jez solo show on Gears of War: E-Day budget, Helen Chiang situation, and more
Rand is sick right now, so I went solo to talk a range of stuff in recent Xbox news, the Gears of War: E-Day budget drama, Helen Chiang's post about her firing from Xbox, and much more. We also get the Patreon …
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Rand is sick right now, so I went solo to talk a range of stuff in recent Xbox news, the Gears of War: E-Day budget drama, Helen Chiang's post about her firing from Xbox, and much more. We also get the Patreon Q&A topics here as well. Back to normal this week hopefully.
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XB2+1 (Ep. 42) Talking Xbox with SAM TOLBERT
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Originally aired on http://PATREON.com/XB2, Tuesday Oct 20, 2026. This week, we hang out with Samuel Tolbert, Windows Central alumni and damn fine writer, now working on Campaign Mode newsletter. We'll talk Xboxxy things, Xbox's crazy summer, our top games of the "right now," and much more.
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428: Xbox Helix "coming 2028, BioWare shut down, Mass Effect killed, Gears E-Day $500 million budget?!
🥇WIN Call of Duty MW4 for Xbox/PC via: http://discord.gg/XB2 Jez and Rand are back in the hot seat, discussing what has been a pretty eventful week in Xbox and industry news. BioWare was killed by EA, Gears …
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Jez and Rand are back in the hot seat, discussing what has been a pretty eventful week in Xbox and industry news. BioWare was killed by EA, Gears E-Day budget rumors create headlines, Fortune claims Xbox Helix is targeting 2028 ... at $1800 max?! What's going on?
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Silver Pines impressions, Hellraiser impressions.
00:20:00: BioWare dead, Gears of War: E-Day budget, Arkane to be saved?
01:05:00: Stellar Blade coming to Xbox? Call of Duty campaign reviews.
01:55:00: Fortune covers Xbox, Helix coming in 2028? $1800 dollars?! Xbox Cloud Gaming pricing.
02:35:00: Xbox private equity rumors, Xbox COO leaves?! Battlefront 3 rumors. Patreon Q&A segment.💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper!
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427: Xbox going ALL IN on exclusives? Xbox Labs, Asha 'wants new IP', and more
This week, Rand and Jez talk up Xbox's surveys on exclusive games. Could they really pull the trigger on going fully exclusive? We have the Xbox Labs announcement, what exactly is it? And we talk more leaks …
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This week, Rand and Jez talk up Xbox's surveys on exclusive games. Could they really pull the trigger on going fully exclusive? We have the Xbox Labs announcement, what exactly is it? And we talk more leaks from Asha's Xbox Town Hall.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, WoW writing backlash and AI coding controversy, PS5 jailbroken. Xbox Labs announcement. Game discovery and storefront saturation. AI slopocalypse?
00:40:00: Minecraft vs. Roblox, gen-AI, Draconia Malfoid. Rand plays Hellraiser. Jez plays Castlevania.
01:00:00: GTA 6 marketing and Xbox Play Anywhere deal? Game Awards controversy.
01:30:00: Call of Duty MW4 is ... good? Gears: E-Day flopped? Asha wants new IP. Will Kojima retire after Physint?
02:00:00: Xbox exclusivity survey. Big platform shift?
02:30:00: Patreon Q&A segment.💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper!💚
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426: Xbox gets exclusive GTA 6 deal ... or not, Asha talks Project Helix, Xbox XP movies & TV
Hey Xbox gang, as usual, Rand and Jez are back talking all of this week's major Xboxxy news, including the new Xbox PC app, the rumored GTA 6 deal for Xbox Cloud Gaming, Project Helix comments from Asha, Xbox's …
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Hey Xbox gang, as usual, Rand and Jez are back talking all of this week's major Xboxxy news, including the new Xbox PC app, the rumored GTA 6 deal for Xbox Cloud Gaming, Project Helix comments from Asha, Xbox's new XP division for movies and TV and theme parks, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Xbox Mythics "thiccs," ID@Xbox changes, leaked Xbox PC app, Don Mattrick was crazy? Xbox's new "XP" division.
00:30:00: Core gamer problem, and growing the hobby, BlizzCon becomes XboxCon? Hollywood embraces gaming.
00:50:00: Control Resonant impressions, Nick skips all the cutscenes?! Gears of War: E-Day sales fallout.
01:55:00: Xbox gets GTA 6 cloud streaming rights? Xbox Elite Series 3 imminent, FSR 4 coming to Xbox?
02:20:00: Xbox Helix, Asha's Town Hall presentation. Patreon Q&A segment.💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper!💚
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XB2+1 (Ep. 41): Talking Xbox with LORD ADDICT!
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Hey gang! This month's XB2+1 rocked out with Lord Addict of the Iron Lords Podcast! Talking Xbox stuff, GTA 6, events of the summer, the future of Halo, and much, much more!
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Iron Lords on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@IronLordsPodcastRoundtableAIRED FIRST on September 29, 2026 on PATREON!
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425: Xbox is "not for sale," Gears of War: E-Day reviews, Kojima PHYSINT budget drama, Halo reports
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Hey gang, Rand and Jez are going live today as usual! We'll talk the Asha interview with the New York Times, E-Day reviews, Kojima PHYSINT budget misinformation, the latest info on Halo, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Xbox Mythic Achievements, Kojima + Physint budget rumors.
00:50:00: Gears of War: E-Day campaign impressions.
01:33:00: Media shenanigans, future of Halo, Take Two publishing agreement with Xbox.
01:53:00: Asha says Xbox is not for sale, WoW: Forever hype.
02:30:00: Patreon Q&A, Wolverine reviews drama, GTA 6 to miss Game Awards cut-off?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
424: Major Xbox restructure, layoffs, Activision in charge of Halo, GTA 6 Xbox pre-orders
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Jez and Rand get into this week's big Xbox drama, yet another "restructure," and probably more on the way. Activision has taken over Halo, GTA 6 pre-order drama ensues, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Tom Warren vs. Matthew Ball re: Xbox GTA preorders. Xbox Mythic Achievement leaks. Market saturation vs. Control Resonant.
00:50:00: Gaming journalism and clickbait, Wolverine reviews drama, Xbox layoffs and restructure.
01:15:00: Why is Microsoft moving studios under Activision? Xbox sell-off rumors, is Hideo Kojima to blame?
02:20:00: Missed Xbox Game Pass targets, Xbox strategy overview. WoW Forever hype mode.
03:08:00: Patreon Q&A topics.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
423: Xbox Game Pass rumors, Xbox and Kojima, StarCraft, Diablo 5, and BlizzCon
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Jez is BACK and this week, the dynamic duo get into all things BlizzCon. Rand and Jez talk the big Xbox Game Pass rumors swirling around internet forums, we talk about Xbox joining forces with Kojima and the Tokyo Game Show, we talk STARCRAFT, Diablo V, and BlizzCon in general, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, BlizzCon pilgrimage, Control Resonant. WoW Forever vs. GTA 6.00:25:00: Kojima, PlayStation, PHYSINT. Marvel's Wolverine review drama. Lego Batman.01:05:00: Onimusha impressions, Capcom hype, Xbox 25th anniversary speculation.01:34:00: Xbox Game Pass "restructure."02:05:00: BlizzCon reactions, Diablo V and StarCraft. WoW on Xbox?02:35:00: AI apocalypse, Xbox ads in-game?03:10:00: Patreon Q&A, Elder Scrolls 6 launch ideas.
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422: Xbox steals Kojima's PHYSINT, Wolverine reviews drama, fans upset with PS5 gen
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The Xbox Two Podcast is back! This week, Rand is joined by Lord Cognito of the Iron Lords Podcast as Jez is out at BlizzCon 2026! The guys will be discussing how PlayStation cancelled Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT only for Xbox to pick up publishing rights making PS fans really upset with the recent PlayStation decisions, Wolverine reviews bomb drama and so much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Welcoming Lord Cognito! BlizzCon hype and STARCRAFT. Xbox discs go digital, Fable "hands-on" previews.
00:30:00: Onimusha impressions, Capcom's hot streak. Wolverine reviews implode.
01:10:00: Wolfenstein 3 teased, Xbox goes transmedia. Double Fine sarcasm controversy.
01:22:00: Hideo Kojima cuts ties with PlayStation, Xbox grabs PHYSINT.
02:28:00: Patreon Q&A.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
421: Xbox Cloud Gaming big changes, GTA 6 sells Xbox Series X|S, Double Fine & Brutal Legend 2
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OwO what's this?! Another podcast?! with Jez and Rand?!
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Another week, another day in paradise. Rand and Jez talks Xbox Cloud Gaming changes, GTA 6 sales seemingly lifting Xbox Series X|S sales, Double Fine's independence push and Kickstarter, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, StarCraft RETURNS?! Nexon licensing rumors. Blizzcon expectations.
00:28:00: Life is Strange Reunion, Onimusha reviews, MGS Vol 3. collection?
00:50:00: Somehow, Scalebound returned. Banjo pitch rumors, GTA 6 boosts Xbox.
01:10:00: Xbox disc-to-digital, third-parties "upset" about discs, Xbox Cloud Gaming limits.
02:00:00: Corps say consumers don't deserve tariff refunds. Double Fine goes indie and trolls Xbox.
02:35:00: Sony argues against digital game ownership, Patreon Q&A topics.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
420: Xbox disc-to-digital, Fable 'drama,' Witcher 3 Remastered, GTA 6 reactions, all things Gamescom
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Hey gang! Rand and Jez are back again with this week's Xbox Two show. This week, we'll be talking all things Gamescom, Witcher 3 impresses, various new gameplay trailers, GTA 6's first gameplay deep dive, Fable reactions, Xbox's disc-to-digital program, Asha's interview with the BBC, and muchy much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Ori 3 rumors, Gamescom expectations, GTA 6 trailer reactions.
00:40:00: Gears: E-Day campaign preview, Xbox disc-to-digital announcement.
01:30:00: Xbox pitching to Hollywood, gaming books and media. Xbox Series X25 scalper situation.
01:55:00: Blizzard and CD Projekt RED partner up, Plague Tale Resonance, Star Wars Zero Company gameplay impressions.
02:20:00: Fable combat drama, Xbox Helix and Elder Scrolls 6 exclusivity. Gamescom reactions, backlogpocalypse.
03:00:00: Witcher 3 Remastered, CD Projekt RED the GOAT? Patreon Q&A.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
419: GTA 6 MASSIVE leaks, Xbox Helix + PS6 sales trouble, PlayStation live service implosion
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Hey gang, Rand and Jez are back with another week of Xbox Two hotness. This week we talk GTA 6 leaks, Xbox Helix and PS6 sales forecasts being troubled, PlayStation's live service implosion, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, it's review season baby, Gears E-Day and upcoming games.
00:18:00: Nostalgia, retro DLC a new trend? Marcus Lehto comments on Halo's future.
01:06:00: Xbox ditches Circana, Xbox Helix / PS6 console prices.
01:21:00: GTA 6 gameplay leaks, dev fallout.
01:56:00: Microsoft's AI investments, id Software layoffs, Roblox lawsuit, Bioware vs. EA.
02:25:00: PlayStation live service failure, classic CoD issues.
02:55:00: Patreon Q&A, Xbox 25th anniversary events.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
418: Elder Scrolls 6 Sentinel Xbox exclusive, Activision making Halo, Wolverine rage and anger
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The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week, Rand and Jez will be talking about Asha playing Elder Scrolls 6 and teasing the title of the game which caused the exclusivity debate to bring anew, rumors suggest that maybe Activision might make a Halo game, Wolverine PS5 previews are met with rage and anger, and so much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Mortal Shell 2 impressions, Gamescom hints?
00:20:00: Xbox Elite Controller leaks, Gears controller. Wolverine backlash.
01:10:00: BlizzCon and StarCraft shooter hype. Xbox next-gen devices rumor. Activision to take over Halo?
01:48:00: Kingdom Hearts on Xbox, Xbox and McDonald's, Elder Scrolls 6 speculation.
02:35:00: Roblox is cooked, Patreon Q&A.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
XB2+1 (Ep. 40) Talking Xbox with SCARCELY RELEVANT
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Time for a bonus episode! Last week we spoke to SCARCELY RELEVANT who has remained one of our biggest supporters. Scarcely is now streaming too on YouTube, and has vast industry contacts and insights from working adjacent to the video game industry. We talked on the state of Xbox, our favorite upcoming games, and much more!
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417: GTA 6 debuts on Netflix, Halo Campaign Evolved flops on PS5, Xbox Platinum achievements?!
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Jez and Rand get into another weekly discussion of Xbox news! This week, we talk GTA 6's debut on ... Netflix?! Was Halo Campaign Evolved on PlayStation even worth it?! Xbox is getting a ton of new features, including PLATINUM achievements, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Gears vs. Halo as Xbox's top IP, Matt Booty's studio management, Mortal Shell 2 impressions.
00:40:00: Media, rage bait, and Xbox perception, Back compat on PC, Project Helix "leaks."
01:20:00: Xbox avatars, MTX, EA acquisition, Bioware's future. Xbox "platinum" achievement.
01:50:00: Physical vs. Digital debate, Take-Two CEO comments. Cloud gaming vs. reality.
02:10:00: id Software layoffs, GTA 6 exclusive Netflix reveal?
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416: Xbox Helix "changes," Fable vs. God of War Laufey, Gears: E-Day multiplayer previews
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This week, we're talking Xbox Helix and Microsoft's gaming financials, Fable vs. God of War Laufey, Gears: E-Day's multiplayer previews, and much more. Will Xbox ditch Steam? Will Satya give Asha enough time to save Xbox?! Let's talk about it.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, most anticipated games, hitting the backlog, recent games.
00:20:00: Xbox Helix vs. Steam.
00:55:00: Gears of War: E-Day impressions, Xbox financials, and future strategy.
01:35:00: Xbox Game Studios strategy, future of Fallout, future of Halo.
01:50:00: Digital rights, Xbox Live outages, future of Xbox Ally and handhelds.
02:20:00: Fable vs. God of War, Paramount acquires Warner Bros.
02:42:00: Patreon Q&A, Xbox at Gamescom.
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XB2+1 (Ep. 39) Talking Xbox with ZALKER GAMING
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🦈 Get Surfshark 86% OFF! http://www.surfshark.com/XB2 | 100% log free VPN for $2 per month! #ad AIRED FIRST ON JULY 21, 2026, ON http://patreon.com/XB2 !! 🙏 THE THIRTEEN NINTEENTHS XB2+1 IS HERE. HANGING OUT WITH THE INTREPID ZALKER GAMING of YouTube! We'll talk Xboxxy things, Xbox exclusives, the tech industrypocalypse, what Xbox needs to do to SURVIVE, and much more. FOLLOW ZALKER on X: http://twitter.com/ZALKER87
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415: Xbox back compat returns, Halo Campaign Evolved reviews, Xbox gaming "free" with ads
🦈 SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 Jez and Rand gear up for ep. 415 of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox Cloud …
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Jez and Rand gear up for ep. 415 of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox Cloud Gaming + ads new "free" tier, we discuss Halo Campaign Evolved's success (or lack thereof) and get into the latest Xbox back compat news. Also, Jez reads ... a BOOK?!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Jez has buyer's remorse, and reads a book?!
00:18:00: Tomb Raider delayed, Ghost Recon Wildlands leaked, PS5 disc controversy continues. Xbox tax and the state of game journalism.
00:55:00: LG monitors injecting ads into Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming vs. ads. Halo reviews influenced by Xbox hate?
01:20:00: Halo Campaign Evolved thoughts, Xbox back compat on PC.
02:00:00: Circana shows Xbox hardware sales jump, Game Pass vs. Xbox studios, Matt Booty vs. Xbox exclusives.
02:30:00: Patreon Q&A topics and superchats.
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414: Bethesda's future REVEALED, Jez interviews Todd Howard, Obsidian's Fallout, Xbox Helix rumors
🦈 SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 Rand and Jez RETURN for a big week in Xbox gaming news. We discuss the on-going fallout from …
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Rand and Jez RETURN for a big week in Xbox gaming news. We discuss the on-going fallout from Asha's cuts, we talk the huge tranche of Bethesda news dropping earlier today, and we discuss Jez's interview with Todd Howard.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Xbox to have a disc drive rumor, clickbait, Positron updates?
00:20:00: Wolverine PS5 BOYCOTT?! God of War TV show recast. Microsoft accounts HACKED and digital rights.
00:47:00: Games played: Buckshot Roulette, DOOM, Halo Campaign Evolved, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag resynced.
01:00:00: Xbox Ultimate Sale, August release schedule, EA College Football drama. Halo Studios mismanagement? Bungie, Marathon in trouble. Analysts predict Xbox Helix' sales, WWE viewing figures tank.
01:25:00: Todd Howard interview, Fallout and Elder Scrolls news. Obsidian's Fallout, Avowed 2 not dead?
02:10:00: Patreon Q&A topics.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
413: The Xbox "Reset."
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It's here, the big "Xbox reset." Jez and Rand discuss the aftermath of project Asha, and whether or not Microsoft has gone too far. Was this the right thing for the health of the brand? Did Xbox Game Studios become too bloated? Or is this all just callous spreadsheetery?
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, aftermath of PlayStation's discpocalypse. Will Xbox support discs?
00:28:00: The Xbox "Reset," mass layoffs, divestitures, and the future.
00:46:00: Obsidian making a Fallout game? Shrinking core market, impact of AI.
01:00:00: The fate of id Software.
01:20:00: Superchats, Patreon Q&A topics, and final thoughts.💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper!💚
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412: PlayStation OUTRAGE, Sony ENDS physical games, Xbox layoffs and closures SOON
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THE END IS NIGH ... for physical discs. Rand and Jez talk the LATEST DRAMA in the Xboxosphere, with Sony KILLING discs and the implications for Xbox Helix. What does Xbox's layoff bloodbath look like now? Is the game industry COOKED? Or is there optimism for the future? Let's talk.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: PlayStation ending physical discs. Xbox rumors, World Cup. Polygon has the worst article of the year.
00:28:00: Cyberpunk hits 40 million sales, Destiny 2 profitability, Steam Machine issues.
00:56:00: Xbox Tax, deep dive: the death of physical.
02:00:00: Xbox Studio layoffs and closures, Halo Studios' future. Warcraft leaks.
02:30:00: Patreon Q&A: Xbox leadership, creative freedom, and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
411: Xbox raises prices AGAIN, GTA6 "best" on PlayStation, Destiny cooked, Steam Machine
JEZ and RAND talk about the latest Xbox drama: price hikes, the GTA 6 marketing blitz, the death of Destiny, Steam Machine and the RAMagaddon, and much more. Hey guys, sorry for the delay, was travelling! …
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JEZ and RAND talk about the latest Xbox drama: price hikes, the GTA 6 marketing blitz, the death of Destiny, Steam Machine and the RAMagaddon, and much more.
Hey guys, sorry for the delay, was travelling! Better late than never. Also on that note, since I was travelling I was calling in on a Bluetooth headset, so apols for strange audio. Should be back to normal next week good sirs. ^Jez
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Rand's desk explodes, Jez gets engaged! Xbox newspocalypse. 007 impressions. Avowed impressions.
00:25:00: Console prices increased, state of the market.
00:55:00: Is gaming cooked? Delay next-gen?
01:28:00: Europe is literally on fire. Bungie layoffs, GTA 6 preorders and marketing debate.
02:00:00: Patreon Q&A, community questions and superchat topics (various).💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper!💚
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410: Xbox killing studios?! Xbox gets exclusives back, Xbox Showcase aftermath
Jez and Rand get into it for the latest XBOX TWO PODCAST. We talk Xbox Showcase after math, the drama around Asha Sharma's "reset," the implications of Xbox exclusive games, and more. What's going to happen?! …
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Jez and Rand get into it for the latest XBOX TWO PODCAST. We talk Xbox Showcase after math, the drama around Asha Sharma's "reset," the implications of Xbox exclusive games, and more. What's going to happen?!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, GTA 6 rumors, preorders, Fall is STACKED.
00:20:00: Bungie layoffs, Hellblade 2 reactions, Xbox Showcase. Xbox Studio closures, fiscal strategy.
01:10:00: Exclusivity re-evaluated? PR problems, game budgets, Gears E-Day, Xbox brand confidence.
01:55:00: Patreon Q&A, industry crash, sell-off rumors.
02:20:00: Game Pass value, Bethesda franchises, "Xbox Tax."
02:45:00: Industry contraction, oversupply, nostalgia?!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
409.5: Xbox to BE SOLD OFF? Asha's "tough decisions," SGF, Showcase, and the marginpocalypse
Hey gang, unfortunately Rand's power is out thanks to the tornado hitting Chicago and the surrounding area, so we're rocking a solo show ahead of the regular XB2 410 likely for Monday. I got the XB2 Patreon …
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Hey gang, unfortunately Rand's power is out thanks to the tornado hitting Chicago and the surrounding area, so we're rocking a solo show ahead of the regular XB2 410 likely for Monday. I got the XB2 Patreon Q&As here too!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Xbox business health, Game Pass revenue, industry pressure. Xbox restructuring / spin-off rumors.
00:38:00: Halo Studios management, studio closure rumors.
01:00:00: Xbox Showcase impressions, game reveals, best games.
01:20:00: Patreon Q&A. Future of exclusives, multi-platform plans, Helix changes?
01:56:00: SGF surprises, dream crossovers. Free-to-play monetization problems, and Xbox's future.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
XB2+1 (Ep. 38): Talking XBOX with JON CLARKE of DayOne!
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THE THIRTENE EIGHTIETH XB2+1 IS HERE. HANGING OUT WITH XBOX LEGEND ... JON "SIKAMIKANICO" CLARKE.
We'll talk Xbox things, how XboxEra's transition to DayOne is going, and Jon's predictions for the Xbox Showcase... and RYAN GOSLING?!
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409: Jez and Rand talk Xbox "hard choices," SHOWCASE predictions, Fable DELAYED
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Time for another juicy Xbox Two Podcast! This week, Jez and Rand talk Xbox Showcase predictions, "logogate," and Asha Sharma's response during the show, the big delay of Fable, 007: First Light, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, housekeeping, laptop craziness.
00:22:00: James Bond "007 First Light" reviews, Helix and Steam Deck prices.
00:52:00: Call of Duty: MW4, GTA6 talk. Asha's "hard choices" ahead.
01:18:00: Xbox's "logo gate" and controversy. Fable DELAYED.
01:45:00: Xbox Showcase predictions.
02:25:00: CD Projekt RED and Witcher 3 DLC.
03:00:00: Patreon Q&A, and Asha Sharma responds to logo-gate mid-show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
408 (Rand is BACK): Xbox fans WANT exclusives, Forza Horizon 6 is MASSIVE, Xbox adds new leaders
🦈SPONSOR: SURFSHARK VPN | Get 86% OFF ($2/mo) http://SURFHSARK.com/XB2 | NO LOGS, UNLIMITED DEVICES, MAX PRIVACY🦈 YO YO gang. Welcome to this week's EXPLOSIVE XB2, RAND IS BACK. We talk Forza Horizon 6's …
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YO YO gang. Welcome to this week's EXPLOSIVE XB2, RAND IS BACK. We talk Forza Horizon 6's absolutely huge successes, the Xbox Player Voice system and the top upvoted feedback items, Xbox's new leadership team, Destiny's demise, and much more.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Jez's Nintendo confession, Xbox's new leadership.
00:18:00: Halo on PlayStation, exclusives vs. Day One Game Pass, Forza Horizon 6 impressions.
01:09:00: What we've been playing, Mixtape "drama."
01:27:00: Did EA kill the Xbox Game Pass Family Plan? PlayStation security problems.
01:48:00: Fable age rated, Warhorse tackles Middle-earth. Destiny dies.
02:15:00: Xbox Player Voice and the top feedback requests.
03:10:00: Patreon Q&A.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
XB2+1 (Ep. 37): Talking Xbox with MILES DOMPIER + Patreon Q&A.
AIRED FIRST ON PATREON, MAY 12, 2026! 💚 JOIN US ON http://PATREON.COM/XB2: Q&A's, Extra Shows, and much more! 💚 The MILES is back on XB2+1, and we're going to get into some juicy thoughts on Xbox's future …
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AIRED FIRST ON PATREON, MAY 12, 2026!
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The MILES is back on XB2+1, and we're going to get into some juicy thoughts on Xbox's future, the state of the industry, what Illfonic has been up to, and much more.
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