The XB2 — The Xbox Two Podcast
340 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWelcome to The XB2! XB2 is an Xbox oriented gaming podcast featuring "the Xbox two!" Two Xbox super fans, Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19, discuss the week's gaming news! Join XB2 every week for industry analysis, exclusive news, and various other shenanigans. // EXCLUSIVE shows on PATREON: http://patreon.com/XB2 // Find us on DISCORD: https://discord.gg/YvqZUWUusD // And Twitter: @JezCorden / @Rand_Al_Thor_19 / @XB2Podcast 💚
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XB2 #246: Xbox showcase event in Q1 2023? Fable engine "troubles," Xbox battles the FTC
December 18, 2022 14:19 - 4 hoursJez 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 ...
XB2 #245: FTC blocks Xbox Activision Deal, Xbox skips The Game Awards, Game Pass and 2023
December 10, 2022 15:56 - 3 hoursJez 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.co...
XB2 #244: Xbox price hike, Microsoft vs. FTC, Callisto Protocol
December 06, 2022 16:47 - 3 hoursJoin 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 ...
XB2+1 #1: Talking Xbox with COLTEASTWOOD!
November 29, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursSay 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! Lear...
XB2+1 #1: Talking Xbox with COLTEASTWOOD!
November 29, 2022 07:00 - 2 hoursSay 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! Lear...
XB2 #243: Xbox vs PlayStation hypocrisy, fresh Xbox Activision Blizzard deal drama, Evil West
November 27, 2022 11:00 - 3 hoursJez 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! GE...
XB2 #242: God of War Ragnarok thoughts, Xbox Series S sale, The Game Awards, Obsidian on Fallout 5
November 19, 2022 16:53 - 4 hoursTime 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, colog...
241: EU "bias" against Microsoft?! Xbox Series X|S hits 2 years old, Gears on Netflix!?
November 13, 2022 11:44 - 4 hoursThe 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 acces...
XB2 #241: EU "bias" against Microsoft?! Xbox Series X|S hits 2 years old, Gears on Netflix!?
November 13, 2022 11:44 - 4 hoursThe 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 acces...
240: New Xbox partnerships, the future of Xbox, Marvel games, Call of Duty MW2
November 05, 2022 17:27 - 4 hoursThe 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 Q...
239: Xbox Game Pass growth, Xbox dashboard, Xbox price increases, HICCUPS
October 29, 2022 15:39 - 3 hoursJez 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.co...
238: PlayStation blocking Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series S criticisms, Xbox updates
October 22, 2022 16:44 - 3 hoursJez 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-f...
237: Xbox vs. the CMA, Game Pass revenue, new Xbox hardware?
October 15, 2022 19:00 - 3 hoursJez 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 yo...
236: Brazil approves Xbox's Activision deal, Overwatch 2 launch woes, PlayStation games hit PC day and date
October 08, 2022 16:39 - 3 hoursSPONSOR: 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 ...
235: Xbox heads to regulators for Activision, Google Stadia is DEAD, and fresh Halo Infinite rumors
October 01, 2022 12:31 - 3 hoursJez 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. Boxer...
234: Xbox bites at PlayStation, GTA 6 leaks, 2023 roadmap, Xbox 'Handheld'?!
September 24, 2022 06:28 - 3 hoursSUPPORT 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 w...
233: PlayStation attacks Xbox Activision deal, Phil Spencer @ the Tokyo Game Show, Xbox Two PATREON?!
September 17, 2022 03:31 - 3 hoursThis 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 YO...
232: Bonnie Ross leaves Halo behind, new Xbox dashboard, PlayStation's Activision-Blizzard complaints
September 13, 2022 12:06 - 3 hoursJez 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 a...
231: Halo Infinite DISAPPOINTMENT, Activision deal DRAMA, Call of Duty on Xbox GAME PASS?!
September 03, 2022 19:52 - 3 hoursJez 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 choice...
231: Halo Infinite DISAPPOINTMENT, Activision deal DRAMA, Call of Duty on Xbox GAME PASS?!
September 03, 2022 19:52 - 3 hoursJez 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
230: PlayStation PRICE HIKE drama, Gamescom previews, Phil Spencer media interview
August 28, 2022 11:37 - 3 hoursJoin 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.c...
229: Death Stranding on Xbox Game Pass for PC, upcoming games, Embracer buys LORD of the RINGS?
August 20, 2022 13:21 - 3 hoursJez 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. Lear...
229: Death Stranding on Xbox Game Pass for PC, upcoming games, Embracer buys LORD of the RINGS?
August 20, 2022 13:21 - 3 hoursJez 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. Lear...
228: Xbox SAVAGES PlayStation, Sony's anti-Xbox Game Pass payments, Cult of the Lamb is awesome
August 13, 2022 16:00 - 3 hoursJez 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/x...
227: PlayStation vs. Xbox fight over Activision deal, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, ranking Xbox studios
August 10, 2022 07:37 - 2 hoursRand 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 - Ra...
227: PlayStation vs. Xbox over Activision deal, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, ranking Xbox studios
August 06, 2022 05:37 - 2 hoursRand 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 - ...
226: Xbox hits revenue records, recession looms, Xbox marketing woes, FTC gets aggressive
July 31, 2022 00:01 - 3 hoursRand 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. Vis...
225: Microsoft and NETFLIX? Xbox gets Discord, As Dusk Falls is... good?
July 24, 2022 16:52 - 3 hoursRand 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...
Microsoft and NETFLIX? Xbox gets Discord, As Dusk Falls is... good?
July 24, 2022 16:52 - 3 hours - 166 MBRand 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://anchor.fm...
224: Xbox Games with Gold vs. Xbox Game Pass "Lite," Ubisoft "pulls" digital games, binge watching vs. weekly episodes?!
July 12, 2022 06:16 - 2 hoursJoin 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://podcaster...
223: Xbox Activision acquisition update, Xbox in Japan, Xbox handheld device?
July 02, 2022 11:46 - 3 hoursJez 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
222: Xbox & Bethesda showcase REVIEW, Starfield HATE? Final Fantasy 7 Remake for Xbox, and more
June 18, 2022 09:05 - 3 hoursJoin 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/me...
221: REACTION — Xbox & Bethesda Game Showcase 2022, Kojima, Starfield, Persona!
June 14, 2022 06:33 - 2 hoursRand 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/s...
220: The Future of Xbox, Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, Summer Games Fest
June 11, 2022 16:27 - 3 hoursRand 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...
219: Xbox & Bethesda Showcase PREDICTIONS, Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4, and more!
June 04, 2022 14:17 - 3 hours - 182 MBJez 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://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Learn more about your ad choic...
219: Xbox & Bethesda Showcase PREDICTIONS, Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4, and more!
June 04, 2022 14:17 - 3 hoursJez 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 abou...
218: New mid-gen "Xbox consoles," Xbox "Keystone," Xbox and super hero games
May 28, 2022 10:49 - 3 hoursJoin 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
217: Xbox growth in Japan, Activision deal moves ahead, Gears of War collection, Xbox "E3" show
May 21, 2022 05:32 - 2 hoursRand 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
216: Starfield and Redfall DELAYED, Xbox + Bethesda expectations, Xbox's big problems
May 14, 2022 14:17 - 3 hoursRand 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 ...
215: Xbox cloud goes BIG, Embracer Group, Halo Infinite problems, Xbox Bethesda showcase
May 07, 2022 14:19 - 3 hoursRand 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://podcaster...
214: Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Xbox beefy financials, Xbox Activision-Blizzard update
April 30, 2022 19:53 - 3 hoursJez 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
Xbox Series X|S breaks sales records, Halo Infinite's problems and battle royale, Xbox "E3" showcase
April 26, 2022 15:23 - 2 hours - 106 MBRand 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://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Support this podcast: https://ancho...
213: Xbox Series X|S breaks sales records, Halo Infinite's problems and battle royale, Xbox "E3" showcase
April 26, 2022 15:23 - 2 hoursRand 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...
212: Xbox Series X|S new chips, Halo Infinite partnership, Xbox sales success
April 16, 2022 17:06 - 3 hoursJez 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...
Xbox Game Pass UPGRADE, E3 2022 cancelled, PlayStation Plus revamped, Microsoft 'too hands off'
April 02, 2022 18:55 - 3 hours - 137 MBRand 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://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/support
211: Xbox Game Pass UPGRADE, E3 2022 cancelled, PlayStation Plus revamped, Microsoft 'too hands off'
April 02, 2022 18:55 - 3 hoursRand 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
210: Halo TV show, PlayStation's "Game Pass" killer, Xbox @ GDC
March 27, 2022 18:01 - 2 hoursJez 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
209: Starfield details revealed, Initiative and Moon Studios reports, GT7 and microtransactions
March 20, 2022 15:45 - 2 hoursRand 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, raz...
208: New Xbox event on the way? Xbox #1 on Metacritic, PlayStation "is doomed" comments
March 12, 2022 17:03 - 2 hoursRand 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...
207: New Xbox events, Halo Infinite updates, Elden Ring Sales, Xbox Game Pass' long game
March 06, 2022 13:50 - 2 hoursJez 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 podcastchoic...