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The Xbox Two Podcast

The Xbox Two Podcast

By Rand & Jez

Welcome to the Xbox Two Podcast! XB2 is an Xbox-focused gaming podcast featuring Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19! Join us every week for industry analysis, exclusive news, and various other shenanigans. // EXCLUSIVE shows on PATREON: patreon.com/XB2 // Find us on DISCORD: discord.gg/YvqZUWUusD // And Twitter: @JezCorden / @Rand_Al_Thor_19 / @XB2Podcast 💚
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The Xbox Two PodcastMay 31, 2019

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280: Xbox @ Gamescom, Xbox Series S drama, Starfield leaks, Phil Spencer interviewed

280: Xbox @ Gamescom, Xbox Series S drama, Starfield leaks, Phil Spencer interviewed

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.

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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

Aug 29, 202303:44:44
XB2 (ep. 9): Talking Xbox with COLIN MORIARTY!

XB2 (ep. 9): Talking Xbox with COLIN MORIARTY!

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

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Aug 21, 202302:49:16
279: Starfield hype, Starfield hate, Xbox 360 dies, Gamescom

279: Starfield hype, Starfield hate, Xbox 360 dies, Gamescom

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! 

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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.

Aug 19, 202303:49:26
278: Xbox ABK approval, Killer Instinct returns, Baldur's Gate 3 hype, Red Dead Take Two greed

278: Xbox ABK approval, Killer Instinct returns, Baldur's Gate 3 hype, Red Dead Take Two greed

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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.

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Timestamps: 

00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:35 - Baldur's Gate 3
00:18:00 - 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. 

Aug 12, 202303:45:54
277: Xbox's Gamescom event, Starfield 'hate', Baldur's Gate 3 dominates

277: Xbox's Gamescom event, Starfield 'hate', Baldur's Gate 3 dominates

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.

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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 2:17:00

02:17:00 - PATREON Q&A.

Aug 05, 202303:44:54
276: Xbox to buy SEGA?! Square Enix rejoins Xbox, PS5 Pro, Remnant 2, Oblivion remake?

276: Xbox to buy SEGA?! Square Enix rejoins Xbox, PS5 Pro, Remnant 2, Oblivion remake?

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.

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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.

Aug 01, 202303:44:09
275: Xbox-ABK deal delayed, PlayStation folds, Xbox Game Pass Core

275: Xbox-ABK deal delayed, PlayStation folds, Xbox Game Pass Core

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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.

Jul 22, 202303:14:04
274: Xbox BIG FTC victory, Lina Khan roasted, FTC appeal, with guests!

274: Xbox BIG FTC victory, Lina Khan roasted, FTC appeal, with guests!

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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!

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Jul 15, 202305:48:13
273: Xbox WINS vs. the FTC, CMA pivot, The "Xbox Illuminati"

273: Xbox WINS vs. the FTC, CMA pivot, The "Xbox Illuminati"

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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!)

Jul 12, 202303:04:05
272: Xbox vs. FTC, Xbox wants Sega and Square Enix, FTC protecting Sony, industry secrets

272: Xbox vs. FTC, Xbox wants Sega and Square Enix, FTC protecting Sony, industry secrets

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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. 

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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.

Jul 02, 202303:49:24
XB2+1 (Ep. 8): Talking Xbox, Starfield, and MORE with Parris!

XB2+1 (Ep. 8): Talking Xbox, Starfield, and MORE with Parris!

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

Jun 27, 202301:29:51
271: Xbox vs. FTC, PlayStation caught lying, Indiana Jones, Phil Spencer speaks

271: Xbox vs. FTC, PlayStation caught lying, Indiana Jones, Phil Spencer speaks

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. 

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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.

Jun 25, 202303:20:13
270: Xbox Showcase 2023 DOMINANCE, Starfield, Fable discourse, and more!
Jun 17, 202304:06:41
SPECIAL: Xbox Games Showcase 2023 reactions, Starfield impressions, and more!
Jun 14, 202303:03:47
269: Xbox Showcase 2023 HYPE, Showcase "leaks," and Summer Game Fest
Jun 10, 202303:26:02
XB2+1 (Ep. 7): Talking Xbox and PlayStation with Mr. Bad Bit!

XB2+1 (Ep. 7): Talking Xbox and PlayStation with Mr. Bad Bit!

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!

Jun 06, 202301:12:35
268: Xbox Showcase Predictions, Diablo IV, Redfall development, CMA drama

268: Xbox Showcase Predictions, Diablo IV, Redfall development, CMA drama

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!

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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

Jun 03, 202303:48:51
267: PlayStation Showcase disappoints, Xbox Showcase hype grows, Xbox appeals CMA decision

267: PlayStation Showcase disappoints, Xbox Showcase hype grows, Xbox appeals CMA decision

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!

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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.

May 27, 202304:26:51
266: Activision-Xbox deal APPROVED, PlayStation and Xbox Showcase, Starfield under pressure

266: Activision-Xbox deal APPROVED, PlayStation and Xbox Showcase, Starfield under pressure

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!

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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.

May 20, 202303:53:22
265: Xbox backlash, MGS3, Starfield, Mortal Kombat 1, "Xbox handheld"

265: Xbox backlash, MGS3, Starfield, Mortal Kombat 1, "Xbox handheld"

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!

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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.

May 13, 202303:42:03
XB2+1 (Ep. 6) Talking Xbox with Iron Lords' King David!
May 09, 202301:26:43
264: The State of Xbox, Phil Spencer interviewed, Redfall fallout, Xbox showcase

264: The State of Xbox, Phil Spencer interviewed, Redfall fallout, Xbox showcase

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.

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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.

May 06, 202304:09:22
263: ABK BLOCKED, Hi-Fi Rush success, Xbox's future

263: ABK BLOCKED, Hi-Fi Rush success, Xbox's future

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.

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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.

Apr 29, 202303:45:22
262: Xbox Showcase details, Redfall PR nightmare, PlayStation exclusivities questioned

262: Xbox Showcase details, Redfall PR nightmare, PlayStation exclusivities questioned

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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! 

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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.

Apr 16, 202303:58:17
261: Sony complains, Xbox vs. Square Enix, Xbox at E3, RIP E3

261: Sony complains, Xbox vs. Square Enix, Xbox at E3, RIP E3

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!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - START
00:12:00 - 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.

Apr 08, 202304:37:26
XB2+1 (Ep. 5) Talking Xbox-ABK with @FOSSPatents Florian Mueller!
Mar 31, 202301:38:52
260: Xbox ABK deal APPROVED?! Redfall exclusivity, Hellblade 2, Starfield vs. Spider-man 2

260: Xbox ABK deal APPROVED?! Redfall exclusivity, Hellblade 2, Starfield vs. Spider-man 2

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! 

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - START
00:12:00 - 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.

Mar 25, 202303:51:31
259: PS5 Pro and Xbox Series XL?! Sony gets called out, Resident Evil 4, Diablo IV beta

259: PS5 Pro and Xbox Series XL?! Sony gets called out, Resident Evil 4, Diablo IV beta

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!

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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.

Mar 18, 202303:48:14
258: Starfield delay, regulators vs. reality, Xbox SSD fails

258: Starfield delay, regulators vs. reality, Xbox SSD fails

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!

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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.

Mar 11, 202303:48:27
XB2+1 (Ep. 4) Talking Xbox with SPAWNWAVE!
Mar 07, 202302:02:23
257: Microsoft to SELL Xbox?! Xbox Activision deal approval?! PlayStation's BIG LOSS?! STARFIELD?!

257: Microsoft to SELL Xbox?! Xbox Activision deal approval?! PlayStation's BIG LOSS?! STARFIELD?!

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! 

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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.

Mar 04, 202303:56:25
256: Xbox & Nintendo Deal, Xbox Activision Event, Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield Direct

256: Xbox & Nintendo Deal, Xbox Activision Event, Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield Direct

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?!

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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.

Feb 25, 202303:47:37
255: Xbox Game Pass 'cannibalization,' Xbox dying but also a monopoly, Wild Hearts, Hogwarts Legacy

255: Xbox Game Pass 'cannibalization,' Xbox dying but also a monopoly, Wild Hearts, Hogwarts Legacy

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.
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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?
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Feb 18, 202303:07:37
254: Xbox vs. CMA, Hogwarts Legacy, Ubisoft+ coming?

254: Xbox vs. CMA, Hogwarts Legacy, Ubisoft+ coming?

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
Feb 11, 202303:28:28
XB2+1 (ep. 3): Talking Xbox with JEFF GRUBB!
Feb 07, 202302:11:28
253: Xbox E3 plans 'leak,' Redfall controversy, Halo and 343i drama

253: Xbox E3 plans 'leak,' Redfall controversy, Halo and 343i drama

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
Feb 05, 202304:04:33
252: Hi-Fi Rush, Dev_Direct, FTC shenanigans, Starfield LAUNCH DATE?!

252: Hi-Fi Rush, Dev_Direct, FTC shenanigans, Starfield LAUNCH DATE?!

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
Jan 29, 202303:51:29
XB2 #251: Xbox and Microsoft layoffs, 343i mismanagement, Developer_Direct rumors

XB2 #251: Xbox and Microsoft layoffs, 343i mismanagement, Developer_Direct rumors

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
Jan 21, 202303:47:16
XB2 #250: Xbox Developer_Direct, Ubisoft problems, Game Pass Family Plan? SCALEBOUND?!

XB2 #250: Xbox Developer_Direct, Ubisoft problems, Game Pass Family Plan? SCALEBOUND?!

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
Jan 16, 202303:09:17
XB2 #249: 2023 predictions, Starfield info, new Xbox Series X bundle, Fable rumors, Xbox showcase?

XB2 #249: 2023 predictions, Starfield info, new Xbox Series X bundle, Fable rumors, Xbox showcase?

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
Jan 07, 202303:35:45
XB2+1 #2: Talking Xbox with LORD COGNITO!

XB2+1 #2: Talking Xbox with LORD COGNITO!

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
Jan 04, 202302:46:41
XB2 #248: Xbox in 2023, Jim Ryan vs. Xbox Game Pass, Redfall and Starfield launch date

XB2 #248: Xbox in 2023, Jim Ryan vs. Xbox Game Pass, Redfall and Starfield launch date

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
Jan 02, 202303:59:18
XB2 #247:  Xbox Activision vs FTC, Kojima's Xbox game, High on Life, CHEAPER Xbox Game Pass?!

XB2 #247: Xbox Activision vs FTC, Kojima's Xbox game, High on Life, CHEAPER Xbox Game Pass?!

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
Dec 24, 202203:49:57
XB2 #246: Xbox showcase event in Q1 2023? Fable engine "troubles," Xbox battles the FTC

XB2 #246: Xbox showcase event in Q1 2023? Fable engine "troubles," Xbox battles the FTC

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
Dec 18, 202204:15:45
XB2 #245: FTC blocks Xbox Activision Deal, Xbox skips The Game Awards, Game Pass and 2023

XB2 #245: FTC blocks Xbox Activision Deal, Xbox skips The Game Awards, Game Pass and 2023

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
Dec 10, 202203:57:32
XB2 #244: Xbox price hike, Microsoft vs. FTC, Callisto Protocol

XB2 #244: Xbox price hike, Microsoft vs. FTC, Callisto Protocol

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
Dec 06, 202203:19:47
XB2+1 #1: Talking Xbox with COLTEASTWOOD!
Nov 29, 202202:10:53
XB2 #243: Xbox vs PlayStation hypocrisy, fresh Xbox Activision Blizzard deal drama, Evil West

XB2 #243: Xbox vs PlayStation hypocrisy, fresh Xbox Activision Blizzard deal drama, Evil West

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
Nov 27, 202203:30:57
XB2 #242: God of War Ragnarok thoughts, Xbox Series S sale, The Game Awards, Obsidian on Fallout 5

XB2 #242: God of War Ragnarok thoughts, Xbox Series S sale, The Game Awards, Obsidian on Fallout 5

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
Nov 19, 202204:05:46
241: EU "bias" against Microsoft?! Xbox Series X|S hits 2 years old, Gears on Netflix!?

241: EU "bias" against Microsoft?! Xbox Series X|S hits 2 years old, Gears on Netflix!?

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
Nov 13, 202203:59:15