The XB2 — A Gaming Podcast

Rand returns with Jez for the latest episode of the Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk Xbox Developer Direct rumors, the latest on Xbox's multiplatform strategy, Final Fantasy 7 heading out to Xbox, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro, Assassin's Creed delayed, Dark Rand appears. Xbox "Prime."

01:41:00: Xbox Developer_Direct rumors, NateTheHate speculation and leaks.

02:18:00: Speculation on Xbox Game Pass success or lack thereof, Activision's rumor Call of Duty budgets. Black Myth Wukong delay rumors.

03:07:00: Patreon Q&A.

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With Rand sick with the flu, Jez dropped a little solo show taking questions from the audience. Please forgive the lack of typical structure, we'll be back to usual programming next week hopefully!

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00:00:00: Intro, Black Myth Wukong Xbox release.

00:50:00: Valve at CES 2025, Xbox 2025 predictions. Halo and DOOM Secret Level TV pitch.

01:30:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Rand and Jez talk 2025 in this final episode of the year. We talk Xbox @ CES 2025 and what third-party Xbox hardware might look like, we discuss the newly published Xbox controller patent, as well as Indiana Jones' success.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, most anticipated games of 2025, top games of 2024.

00:40:00: Indiana Jones sequel? Xbox 2025 predictions.

01:20:00: EA killed dead Space 4, New Sebile Xbox controller. Xbox at CES 2025.

02:10:00: Patreon Q&A.

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AIRED FIRST ON PATREON: December 23, 2024.

With Rand unavailable, this month's XB2+1 ended up being an XB2+1-1+2 as Jon from XboxERA and Luke from Xbox Expansion Pass jumped in to recap this year in Xbox land.

We talk Xbox OEM hardware rumors, Xbox's "This is an Xbox" push, sprinkle in some rumors, and wrap up 2025 in a nice shiny red bow.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox drama. This week, we talk Xbox's 2025 release schedule. Satya Nadella's "redefining fans" comment, and the potential death of the "Xbox console exclusive."

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00:00:00: Intro, Jez's article on "no more exclusives."

00:30:00: The Game Awards.

01:13:09: "This is an Xbox" discussion, grifters, PlayStation games coming to Xbox?

02:17:00: Tencent and Epic Games, Kadokawa and Sony, The Outer Worlds 2 release date.

02:44:00: Xbox hardware sales decline, Superman trailer, Satya Nadella redefines Xbox fans.

03:18:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Rand and COLT get into this week's Xbox news, as Jez has been a bit ill. Poor Jez. But Colt holds down the fort! This week, Rand talks everything Game Awards, and the drama that followed.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro and Housekeeping, Xbox's Pornhub collapse.

00:23:50: Indiana Jones GOTY speculation, Xbox cloud gaming update. CoD games release on PC Game Pass.

01:04:46: Everything The Game Awards.

03:12:48: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk The Game Awards hype, and review Indiana Jones. We talk Xbox's Year In Review and Shawn Layden's recent interview. We discuss rumors of Sarah Bond's involvement with the "Xbox Everywhere" initiative, and discuss another round of Ubisoft fails.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro and Housekeeping

00:17:00: TGA predictions, Indiana Jones breakdown.

01:02:48: Andy Robinson hype TGA tweet, Xbox Series S saves lives! Xbox's Year In Review website. Shawn Layden interview.

01:42:55: Rumour: Sarah Bond behind "Xbox Everywhere."

02:15:05: Ubisoft closing studios and sunsetting XDefiant.

02:33:15: Patreon Q&A.

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Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox's mobile game store fails, Call of Duty's penetration, Activision-Blizzard games drip feeding into Game Pass, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Xbox port rumors, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, what we've been playing.

00:28:25: Xbox Game Pass and Activision games, PC handheld wars, Horizon Zero Dawn gets ripped off.

01:21:00: Studio closures, Final Fantasy whole slate to Xbox, Xbox mobile store delayed on Android.

01:54:50: Sony trailer Bloodborne tease, Shuhei Yoshida retires, gamers spending more time watching videos than playing?

02:14:24: Patreon Q&A.

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AIRED FIRST ON PATREON.COM/XB2 ON NOV 20, 2024!

This month, we caught up with the excellent and bodacious Luke Lohr of the Xbox Expansion Pass Podcast to talk all things Xbox and gaming news.

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Welcome to the latest episode of Xbox Two! This week, Jez and Rand talk Xbox's plans for the future and tease some possible news for December, we talk Avowed's positive previews, STALKER 2's rocky launch, and PlayStation's intent to buy Kadokawa, and thus FromSoftware.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, new Xbox accessories for December? Jez's Fable info.

00:40:00: New Transformers games coming, MS Flight Sim crashes, STALKER 2's rough launch.

01:38:00: Sony to buy Kadokawa and From Software, Xbox is everywhere.

02:10:00: Call of Duty Black Ops 6 sales success, Metaphor Re:Fantazio blows up. Xbox brings more games to the cloud.

02:50:00: Avowed previews, Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of juicy gaming news. This week, we talk The Game Awards, Microsoft's "This is an Xbox" campaign, Microsoft's "no red lines" Xbox multiplat comments, with a hint of Fable gameplay teasing too.

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00:00:00: Intro, The Game Awards, Rand beats Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

01:00:00: Xbox at The Game Awards, Jez talks new Fable gameplay.

01:30:00: Blizzard hiring for open world StarCraft? Indiana Jones gameplay. Xbox's new ad campaign.

02:25:00: Phil Spencer interviews, Patreon Q&A.

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This week, Jez and Rand get into Death Stranding on Xbox, and if it means more multiplats are on the way. We talk Take Two financials and Xbox Series S comments, and the Switch 2 "reveal" and what it means for Xbox and competition. And much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Rand's thoughts on Dragon Age.

00:40:00: Palworld lawsuit update, Switch 2 and its potential vs. Xbox. Xbox handheld in 2025?

01:00:00: Death Stranding on Xbox, more multiplats?

01:40:28: Gears E-Day voice actors confirmed, Xbox end of year success. Take Two financials.

02:15:44: WB Games future outlook, Patreon Q&A.

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Welcome to the latest Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox Game Pass and Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and its success (or failure?), Dragon Age: The Veilguard reviews and reactions, Indiana Jones preview event, hardware rumors, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro, Call of Duty vs. Xbox Game Pass.

01:13:24: Sony shuts down two studios, Square Enix comments on Xbox, Age of Empires to PlayStation?

01:44:07: Jez’s thoughts on Indiana Jones, Rand talks Life is Strange.

02:16:22: Perfect Dark and Star Wars Outlaws get new creative directors.

02:29:30: Dragon Age Veilguard thoughts.

03:02:25: Q&A.

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AIRED FIRST on Patreon.com/XB2 on October 23, 2024.

We get the king of leaks Tom Henderson on the show to talk Xbox, the downfall of Ubisoft, the future of Battlefield, Halo, Call of Duty, and much more.

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Jez and Rand kick it up for another Xbox Two Podcast, this week, we talk Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Xbox's multiplatform future rumors, Fallout Day, Helldivers 2 on Xbox comments, Ubisoft's downfall, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro. Rand hates Ubisoft.

00:50:00: Games we've been playing, Rand talks Black Ops 6 campaign.

01:20:00: Fallout Day, Everwild rumors. Is Microsoft slowing down on multiplats?

02:20:00: Will Helldivers 2 ever come to Xbox? Will Xbox games hit Switch 2? Netflix kills Joe Staten's studio.

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Rand and Jez are back with another Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk STALKER 2 hands-on impressions, we talk Silent Hill 2, Call of Duty Black Ops 6 marketing, Xbox Partner Preview event, and much more

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Rand and Jez return following some painful tech issues (grr). This week, we get into Halo's Unreal Engine rebirth, Xbox sidestepping Google to launch "bring your own games" on Xbox Cloud Gaming, we talk Silent Hill 2, Alien Isolation 2 announcement, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro. Sarah Bond talks Xbox on cloud. Xbox stock levels in global markets.

00:50:00: Silent Hill 2, Final Fantasy 16 thoughts.

01:15:00: Metaphor Re:Fantazio blows up.

01:40:00: Halo's engine swap and future.

02:30:00: Alien Isolation sequel, Splinter Cell Remake rumors.

03:00:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast. We talk about Ubisoft's impending implosion, Xbox's feedback hunt and Japanese games push, thoughts on Silent Hill 2 Remake, Shattered Space, and Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro. Xbox ramps up marketing for Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Starfield Shattered Space thoughts.

00:50:00: Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred thoughts, Ubisoft imploding, is Xbox a "mess"?

01:30:00: Xbox's dev research and Japanese games push.

02:10:00: Stalker 2 documentary, Krafton talks Tango Gameworks plans, breaking Halo news.

02:30:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Hey gang! Welcome to the audio version of XB2+1 (Ep. 23). This time, we talked to Florian Mueller (FOSSPatents, Game Fray) to learn all about the final years of the Xbox vs. FTC litigation, as well as the big Palworld vs. Nintendo battle brewing in Japan. This is a technical episode so buckle in!! But if you're interested in gaming legalities, you'll learn a ton.

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Jez and Rand gear up for the latest XB2 Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox's Tokyo Game Show reaction, flame some fanboys, talk PlayStation State of Play and PS5 Pro sales, and Ubisoft's very difficult quarter.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Xbox at TGS.

01:20:00: Ubisoft problems, PlayStation 30th anniversary console.

02:00:00: Xbox hardware announce rumors, RTX 5090 specs.

02:30:00: Knights of the Old Republic remake, Xbox new controllers, PlayStation State of Play.

03:00:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Join Jez and Rand for the latest Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox at the Tokyo Game Show, the rumored Switch 2 leak, AI and super resolution, Cocord's reported dev costs, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro and housekeeping. Game Pass Overwatch boost, Sarah Bond Bloomberg article.

00:40:00: Space Marine 2 is a huge sales hit, Netflix gets new anime video game shows, Xbox TGS hype.

01:20:00: PS5 Pro anniversary edition, Switch 2 leak, PlayStation remaster-a-thon.

02:00:00: Concord costs HOW MUCH?! Nintendo sues Palworld, Jez rants.

02:50:00: EA flirts with AI, MS Flight Simulator previewed, Diablo 4 success, Halo 25th anniversary?

03:10:00: Patreon Q&A.

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THE TWENTEETHS SECOND XBOX TWO PLUS SHOW is HERE! Our next guest is the EVER PRESENT EVERBORN SAGA OF EVERBORN FAME.

We talk PS5 Pro, Xbox's strategy, the future, and much more!

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Jez and Rand return with another lovely XB2 Podcast. This week, we talk PS5 Pro price shocker and discuss what this means for the Xbox next, we also talk Space Marine 2 and Astro Bot's sure-fire GOTY shoo-in. We talk Xbox layoffs and Xbox's evolving "strategy" (or lack thereof) and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, WH40K Space Marine 2 hype, Astro Bot success.

01:10:00: Old Activision games on Xbox Game Pass? PS5 Pro announced.

02:00:00: Geoff Keighley gets trolled, Annapurna implodes, Xbox layoffs.

02:40:00: Xbox Game Pass "Standard" tier, Tony Hawk rumors, Xbox friend system update. Patreon Q&A.

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Join Jez and Rand for another bumper episode of Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Warhammer 40K: Space Marine, Xbox's presence at the Tokyo Game Show and what it could mean, Astrobot vs. Concord. Capcom's classic games return to Xbox, and much, much more!

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro. Black Myth Wukong exclusivity, Star Wars Outlaws, Warhammer 40K win.

00:50:00: Xbox at Tokyo Game Show, new consoles in September, Astrobot and Xbox's strategy. Capcom and Xbox fix their compatibility issues.

01:40:00: Starfield turns 1, Transformers Xbox games, Concord's failure.

02:00:00: Xbox ecosystem and Windows PC handhelds, Minecraft movie trailer (cursed).

02:40:00: State of Decay 2 is sunset. Patreon Q&A.

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Returning to the fold is the legendary MILES DOMPIER, formerly of Windows Central, Miles now works at Illfonic, building games like Friday the 13th, Killer Clowns from Outer Space, and much more. In this month's XB2+1, we talk Xbox, the game industry, Miles dev journey, and much more.

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Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two show! Rand returns recovering from Covid, so excuse the audio issues! We talk PS5 Pro and what it means for Xbox, Star Wars Outlaws, Indiana Jones revealed for PlayStation, Black Myth Wukong's Xbox exclusion, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro, Star Wars Outlaws, Cyberpunk 2077, PS5 Pro discussion.

00:50:00: Mike Ybarra doesn't like Xbox's strategy, Xbox and Final Fantasy, Concord.

01:40:00: Indiana Jones on PlayStation, Black Myth Wukong's "exclusivity."

02:40:00 Patreon Q&A.  

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With Rand struck down with Covid-19, Jez flies solo for this week's Xbox Two special. Jez gets into Gamescom 2024, Xbox's multiplatform strategy, with questions from the audience and rumors about Tokyo Game Show and what Microsoft might announce there, thoughts on Indiana Jones and Avowed, and much more!

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Rand and Jez team up for another XB2 Podcast. This week, we talk WB Games implosion and potential impending sale, Borderlands movie bomb and what it means for video game tie-in movies, Switch and PS5 hardware sales decline, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro and housekeeping. AAA game industry profits.

00:40:00: GTA6 predictions and Take-Two Game Pass thoughts. XboxERA Console Wars Card Game.

01:10:00: Obsidian next game, the future of Fallout. Borderlands movie flop.

01:30:00: Square Enix and WB financials, near-future game release windows.

02:00:00: Quakecon and Bungie implosion, PlayStation financials.

02:30:00: Meta kills Ready at Dawn, Microsoft interested in VR again?

03:00:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand catch up with GAZ of Septic Sauce fame to discuss console wars, Xbox financials, Xbox 360 nostalgia, and much more.

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Aired first on Patreon on July 30, 2024. Listen EARLY with Patreon.com/XB2!

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Jez and Rand gear up for the latest episode of Xbox Two! This week, we talk Xbox's plans at Gamescom, the Avowed delay (which becomes official live on air), as well as Xbox's financials, new studio rumors, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro, new Darksiders announced. Xbox 360 store closed. Game Informer closed.

00:50:00: Bungie layoffs continue, Playground new studio, new Blizzard studio.

01:30:00: Avowed delay rumor, Xbox gamescom plans, Xbox's financials. Avowed gets officially delayed.

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand gear up for another week of Xboxxy news. We talk Call of Duty hitting Xbox Game Pass, Stalker 2 getting delayed, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xbox Cloud Gaming's future, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro. Rand al "Prediction" and CoD hits Game Pass.

00:50:00: SAG video game performers to strike. Stalker 2 delayed. More delays?

01:20:00: Ubisoft apologizes for Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xbox cloud only subscription?

01:50:00: Mortal Kombat new characters, Xbox Game Pass family plan hopium.

02:20:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Join Jez and Rand for another glorious week of exciting Xbox news. This week, we talk FTC vs. Xbox round two, Xbox Game Pass rumors, Xbox EMEA marketing lead interview, latest Halo rumors and show cancellation, Xbox cloud gaming, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Call of Duty coming to Game Pass, Xbox EMEA marketing lead interview.

00:50:00: NCAA College Football dominates. Halo rumors, show killed off.

01:50:00: FTC vs. Xbox Part 2. Amazon Prime numbers.

02:20:00: GeForce Now partnership, Deadpool Xbox marketing, Xbox studios player numbers.

02:45:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox news. This week, we react to the big Xbox Game Pass price hike and tier changes, talk rumors of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 hitting Xbox Game Pass earlier than expected, rumors of Xbox pulling back in Europe, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro, Tom Warren rumor on Xbox console marketing.

00:45:50: Game Pass changes, cloud gaming. Xbox 360 store shut down.

01:20:00: Free to play upending the game industry, CoD coming to Game Pass early. Game Pass price increase.

02:30:00: Xbox spam messages, Palworld and Sony partner up, Circana Xbox numbers.

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Rand and Jez are back, this week, we're talking Activision games coming to Xbox Game Pass sooner, rather than later. We discuss the latest round of Avowed interviews, Capcom's plans for Dead Rising and Resident Evil 9, and much more!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro, Elden Ring discussion, superchats.

00:50:00: Microsoft partners with NVIDIA GeForce Now? Activision games to Xbox Game Pass?

01:30:00: Dragon Age release date speculation, Capcom event, Xbox at TGS?

02:30:00: Accessibility in gaming, Avowed interview. Patreon Q&A and closing.

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AIRED FIRST ON JUNE 26, 2024 ON HTTP://patreon.com/XB2 !! Join us on Patreon to get these shows a week early and ad-free!

Our next guest is the EPIC PARRIS LILLY from KINDA FUNNY and GAMERTAG RADIO! We talk Xbox's future, the multi-plat strategy, Summer Game Fest impressions, the life of a content creator, and much more.

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Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and its popularity, we talk Xbox's big partnership with Amazon and why it's a good thing, as well as new rumored partnership with NVIDIA. We discuss Forza Horizon's delisting and the future of physical media, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, superchats, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

00:18:00: Jez vs. Rand on Hellblade 2, Dr. Disrespect drama, game preservation.

00:50:00: Xbox's cancelled cloud gaming "Keystone," partnership with Amazon Fire TV.

01:18:00: Dead Rising rumors, Xbox marketing, should Elden Ring DLC be GOTY? Helldivers 2's dropping players.

02:00:00: Patreon Q&A and closing.

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AIRED FIRST on June 18, 2024. Get these shows early with Patreon.com/XB2!

You asked for it, and here it is! Talking Xbox and the future of gaming with David Jaffe, creator of God of War, Twisted Metal, and more.

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Jez and Rand gear up for another week of fun Xbox news. This week, we talk about the Xbox Gamescom effort, Xbox's big marketing shakeup, we talk Matt Booty's Variety interview and the future of the Xbox exclusive, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro and housekeeping. Games skipping Xbox.

00:40:00: Games we've been playing. Nintendo Direct.

01:20:00: Black Myth: Wukong delayed on Xbox, why? Sony cuts VR.

01:50:00: Xbox marketing reshuffle. Redfall refunds.

02:10:00: Shadow of the Erdtree, Matt Booty interview.

02:45:00: Xbox at Gamescom.

03:00:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand gear up for a post-Xbox Games Showcase supershow. This week, we talk about our thoughts on the Xbox Games Showcase for 2024, react to Perfect Dark, Gears: E-Day, State of Decay 3, and more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro, Lego Horizon coming to Switch, Wukong skipping Xbox. Nintendo Direct announced.

00:30:00: Overwatch new trailer revealed, Valorant comes to Xbox, Concord DOA?

01:05:00: Xbox Showcase reactions.

03:20:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand gear up for the final XB2 podcast before the big SGF 2024 events. This week, we discuss the latest rumors, talk Xbox handheld tease, Summer Game Fest 2024 rumors, and much more.

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00:00:00: Intro, Dragon Age news.

00:50:00: Jez goes solo, then Rand goes solo. Xbox Showcase rumors.

01:20:00: Tom Warren's Halo rumors, Halo's future.

02:40:00: Xbox Showcase hype and predictions, Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand dig in for another big Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase latest rumors and predictions, talk PlayStation State of Play, and Xbox's upcoming new publishing partnerships.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Call of Duty to Xbox Game Pass. Take Two wants to sell Private Division?

00:38:00: Sony's day one PC strategy, Toys for Bob joins up with Xbox, could Xbox acquire more studios? Xbox to publish Hundred Stars' first game (rumor).

01:00:00: Wu Tang at the Xbox show? Halo news and speculation, Redfall's final update.

01:30:00: PlayStation State of Play, Resident Evil's future and news there. Xbox showcase predictions section, Gears Collection? Minecraft on Netflix.

03:00:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk more Xbox Games Showcase predictions, Hellblade 2 reviews and discourse, Xbox's 2025 lineup, rumors of Microsoft buying Valve, and much much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, thoughts on Gears Collection, Xbox Show predictions.

00:20:00: Call of Duty marketing, and more?

00:40:00: Call of Duty on last-gen consoles, Hellblade 2 reviews, Xbox 2025 games.

01:50:00: Microsoft wants to buy Valve rumor, short vs. long games. IGN consolidates.

02:15:00: Xbox selling early access, College football gaming, leaks abound?

02:40:00: Patreon Q&A.

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We talk to Jeff Grubb about anything and everything Xbox and gaming in this latest ep. of XB2+1. We learn more about a variety of upcoming Xbox games, Summer Game Fest, discuss the future direction of Xbox, and the industry at large.

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Rand is joined by ColtEastwood and Lord Cognito to talk all things Xbox! Jez is off in Poland visiting 11 Bit Studios, so Rand has some guests on deck.

The guys talk about the new Xbox studio Elsewhere, as well as Call of Duty hitting Xbox Game Pass. The chaps also talk GTA6 release date, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xbox "Doom and Gloom," and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro, Lord Cognito arrives.

00:30:00: Next Call of Duty goes to Xbox Game Pass on day one.

00:50:00: Activision gets a new studio, Square Enix goes multiplat, Assassin's Creed Shadow.

02:00:00: Xbox goes next-gen in 2026?! Division 2 Heartland cancelled, release date guesses.

02:40:00: GTA 6 and marketing rights.

03:00:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand gear up for an especially loooooooooong Xbox Two Podcast.

This week, we talk all about Xbox's self-inflicted drama. Tango Gameworks, Arkane, etc. And whether or not Xbox Game Pass is to blame for the entire industry's woes right now.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro, Superchats.

00:30:00: Xbox closes four studios, is Xbox Game Pass to blame?

03:10:00: Patreon Q&A, superchats.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of gaming news! This week, we talk Xbox Showcase hype, Call of Duty direct, Bethesda game updates, and Jez being an agent of CHAOS.

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro. Jez breaks the internet. Xcast RIP.

00:20:00: Rand plays Stellar Blade, Hellblade 2 marketing ramps up.

00:50:00: Fallout 76 update, Xbox "exclusives" at their showcase.

01:15:00: Helldivers 2 backlash. Todd Howard update.

01:50:00: Xbox Showcase and new Call of Duty, Hasbro gets into video games?

02:30:00: Hypercharge gets a release date. Superchats.

02:55:00: Patreon Q&A and Superchats.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox and gaming news. This week, we talk Xbox's financials, we also talk Hellblade 2 and metacritic predictions, we also get into more Fallout love and Gears 6 Xbox showcase rumors, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Rand's thoughts on Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Jez plays Fallout 76.

00:45:00: Helldivers 2 on Xbox? Fallout renaissance, RIP Blizzcon 2024.

01:30:00: Xbox Showcase 2024, Gears 6 speculation and rumors.

02:00:00: Xbox financials, Xbox's strategy and problems.

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Join Jez and Rand for a chaotic Xbox Two supershow! This week, we talk Fallout mania, Xbox's domination of the PlayStation Store and what it means for the future, we talk Sea of Thieves hitting new milestones and whether Xbox games will continue to arrive even if they added Steam to Xbox, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Fallout mania, Starfield news teased?

00:30:00: Kena coming to Xbox? Xbox is getting games without a Game Pass deal?

01:10:00: Xbox games dominate PlayStation Store, Xbox future.

02:20:00: 2K layoffs, Blizzard and Microsoft working relationship, other news beats.

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A.

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This month, we're joined by Sikimikanico otherwise known as Jon Clarke from XboxERA! We talk the future of Xbox, what putting third-party stores on Xbox might mean, ARM-powered Xbox hardware, and much more.

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First aired on http://patreon.com/XB2 on April 16, 2024!

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Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk about Xbox's future plans and the potential risks and rewards therein. Dead Space being well and truly dead, again, and the Fallout hype train.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Fallout hype train.

00:30:00: Mike Ybarra tweets, Blizzard and NetEase bury the hatchet. Another studio closes.

01:00:00: Rand on the Fallout TV show (no spoilers), Grubb confirms Dead Space is dead, again.

01:20:00: FF7 Rebirth sales, Star Wars Outlaws thoughts, Warhorse devs' new game, Ori 3?

01:50:00: 343i management failings rumors, Jez's article on Xbox future.

02:40:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Join Jez and Rand for another round of Xbox Two goodness! This week, we talk Hellblade II previews, Gears 6 hype cycle, Xbox growth plans and growing pains, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Call of Duty announcements, other rumors.

00:30:00: Jez's article on Xbox, Kareem Choudhry retires from Microsoft.

01:00:00: Hellblade 2 impressions, Halo's future?

02:00:00: Avowed thoughts, Gears 6 rumors and hype.

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A.

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It's time for another Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we discuss Phil Spencer's interview with Polygon, discuss the on-going negativity towards Xbox and the lack of excitement around the brand. We talk Xbox handheld possibilities, and what opening up Xbox to third-party stores could do (or not do).

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: INTRO. Elder Scrolls 6 gets a small update. Phil talks gen-z / gen-alpha gamers. Killer Instinct gets new content.

01:00:00: Xbox Series X all-digital console, other digital stores on Xbox.

01:40:00: Toys for Bob making Spyro 4 for Xbox? Ken Levine's next game.

01:50:00: Xbox brand negativity and FUD, Tom Henderson's Ubisoft expose article.

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox Two podcasting. This week, we talk the Xbox handheld "rumors," the PS5 Pro vs. the Xbox Series X, Dragon's Dogma 2, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro. Thoughts on Dragon's Dogma 2 and MTX drama.

00:45:00: Xbox handheld rumors, Enotoria skipping Xbox.

01:30:00: PS5 Pro and should Xbox respond? Persona 6 rumors.

02:10:00: Bungie "underperforming," new Amy Hennig Marvel game.

02:45:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox and gaming news. Jez addresses the Hellblade 2 multiplatform rumors, the PS5 Pro specs get leaked live on air, and we talk AAA rumors and the future of console gaming.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Hellblade 2 rumors.

00:50:00: Palworld devs open to acquisition? Saber Interactive ditches Embracer.

01:30:00: New studio annoucnements, Sony shuts down studios.

02:00:00: PS5 Pro specs confirmed live on air. Next Halo speculation.

02:40:00: Patreon Q&A.

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AIRED FIRST ON PATREON.COM/XB2, MARCH 6, 2024!

Join Jez and Rand for the latest episode of XB2+1, our guest show that is one week exclusive to Patreon. This month, we caught up with Nate the Hate, noted Xbox content creator and gaming aficionado. We talk the Starfield rumor mill drama from last month, Xbox's future, the latest raft of Microsoft Gaming news, and much more.

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Jez and Rand dive into another week of gaming news. This week, we talk the Xbox partner event, the rumors / speculation about whether or not Final Fantasy 7 will come to Xbox, the "rumors" that Starfield will come to PlayStation 5 in 2024, and much, much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Dragon's Dogma 2 preview.

00:50:00: Final Fantasy 7 coming to Xbox some day?

01:15:00: Fallout TV show, Xbox future hardware.

01:55:00: Xbox partner preview, Warner Bros. wants more Suicide Squads.

02:45:00: Ghost of Tsushima on PC, Patreon Q&A and closing.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy gaming news. This week, we discuss the aftermath of the big Xbox drama bomb, we talk PlayStation, EA, and other company layoffs, we discuss the Toys for Bob situation, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Super chats, Age of Mythology Xbox launch, Age of Mythology cancelled spin-off.

00:48:00: Xbox drama bomb aftermath, Toys for Bob, 2024 upcoming games.

01:28:00: Keighley controversy, EA and PlayStation layoffs.

02:58:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox Two Podcast goodness. This week, we discuss the aftermath of the Xbox drama and the Xbox Business Update event, we talk Starfield, Indiana Jones, and other Xbox exclusives, as well as the teases about Xbox hardware.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, thoughts on Skull & Bones.

00:40:00: "Insider" drama and credibility.

01:00:00: The "Xbox Business Update" and the future of Xbox.

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Rand and Jez suit up for another XB2 show. This week, we discuss Xbox's massive week of chaos, the back pedalling of major third-party rumors, attacks on Xbox fans, the "Xbox Business Update" event next week, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Suicide Squad, Helldivers 2.

00:15:00: Xbox's future plans, rumors, drama, and more.

01:00:00: The "Xbox Business Update."

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2! This week, we talk about Xbox's massive quarterly successes, PlayStation State of Play games, Xbox handheld "rumors," more Hi-Fi Rush multiplatform drama, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, GI.biz claims 95% of devs are building live services.

00:48:00: Hi-Fi Rush multiplat datamine, Xbox handheld? Blizzard's new boss.

01:30:00: Embracer layoffs, Palworld dominates, PlayStation State of Play.

02:00:00: Suicide Squad reviews, Xbox quarterly earnings.

02:45:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox and gaming news. This week, we discuss the 1900 Xbox layoffs and what it means for gaming in general. We talk the Palworld phenomenon, we discuss Project Odyssey being canned, and much, much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro.

00:40:00: Halo Season 2, good? Palworld explodes.

01:40:00: Xbox layoffs, Odyssey killed, and the state of gaming.

02:50:00: ID@Xbox "Indie Selects," Apple opens up to Xbox Game Pass. Patreon Q&A.

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AIRED FIRST ON PATREON, JANUARY 16, 2024!

WE'RE BACK FOR XB2+1! AND THIS MONTH, WE'RE TALKING TO THE ILLUSTRIOUS MVG!

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HEY GUYS! Welcome to the big 300th episode of Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we react to the Xbox Developer_Direct, discuss Indiana Jones and Hellblade 2's manufactured controversies, get into Palworld blowing the f up, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Palworld thoughts, id's next game, Xbox multiplat backlash.

01:00:00: 343i ending Halo Infinite seasons, when will ABK games hit Xbox Game Pass?

01:35:00: Xbox Developer_Direct reactions.

03:10:00: Patreon Q&A. 

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Join Jez and Rand for the latest Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the latest rumors around the Xbox Developer_Direct, talk Indiana Jones rumors and Prince of Persia gameplay, we also get into more Xbox "third-party" drama, and other newsy bits from the week.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Final Fantasy predictions, superchats.

00:45:00: Project Tatanka cancelled? Project Suerte status? Acquisition timeline discussions.

01:05:00: ARM64 vs. x86 for next Xbox, Rand plays Prince of Persia. Xbox Developer_Direct discussion.

02:00:00: Xbox third party "rumors."

03:10:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Join Jez and Rand for the latest episode of The Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss Baldur's Gate 3 banning drama and rumors of an Xbox Developer_Direct, we also go into the latest rumors about Xbox "going third party" which seems to crop up every few weeks. We also discuss various other happenings and shenanigans.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro. Xbox first party games coming to other platforms? Xbox toaster?

00:45:00: Starfield's Steam award, Hellblade 2 mock reviews rumor.

01:35:00: Xbox Developer_Direct rumors, Xbox screenshots banning.

02:30:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2 supershow! This week, we talk Xbox in 2024 and what to expect. Starfield's on-going discourse, Hellblade 2's "importance," Gears 6 teasers, and much more.

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It's the Christmassy episode of The Xbox Two Podcast! This week, Jez and Rand were joined by Lord Cognito and Nick from XboxERA to discuss a pretty huge week in gaming news. We talk the Insomniac hack, and all the leaked files as pertains to Xbox's strategy, we discuss ABK's restructure, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro. Insomniac hacked. Media ethics.

00:50:00: Activision execs leaving, Sony's strategy, game prices.

03:10:00: Super chats.

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Aired first on Patreon.com/XB2, December 12, 2023!

It's the thirteenth episode of XB2+1, our Patreon timed-exclusive guest show! This month, we're catching up with Washington Post's Gene Park to discuss the so-called "Xbox Tax," Xbox's future, and much more.

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Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two Super Show! This week, we talk Xbox's secret weapon in Japan, PS5's service game woes, and the rumors of Xbox's next gen consoles coming sooner than expected.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro.

00:20:00: Xbox's end-of-year stats, IGN Game Pass article drama

00:40:00: Xbox to release next-gen early?

01:00:00: Importance of console sales.

01:50:00: Rand goes solo due to Discord outage, Arkane and Blade. Xbox's secret weapon in Japan.

02:20:00: Xbox 2024 lineup speculation. The Last of Us Online cancelled.

03:10:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand get into another Xbox Two Super Show! This week, we talk Xbox's award wins at The Game Awards, and the format of the show. We talk Blade, will it or won't it be exclusive? Kojima's OD, other hyped games, and much more.

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Timestamps: 

00:00:00: Intro! Baldur's Gate 3 hits Xbox, initial reactions to The Game Awards.

01:00:00: The Game Awards announcements, Blade exclusivity drama.

02:10:00: GTA 6 revealed, thoughts on other games.

02:30:00: Patreon Q&A. 

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Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two super show! This week, we discuss Jez's interview with Phil Spencer, the drama over Xbox going "third party" according to fanboiz, GTA 6 breaking the internet, Xbox's mobile store plans, and much more. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro. XB2 Community Game Awards.

00:50:00: MS Reward Points nerfed, GTA 6 marketing.

01:30:00: Tim Stewart's comments, Jez interviews Phil. Xbox at The Game Awards.

02:30:00: Firefight comes to Halo Infinite, Dragon's Dogma 2, Rand plays Guardians of the Galaxy.

02:50:00: Patreon Q&A and closing. 

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Time for another Xbox Two with Rand and Jez! This week, we speculate on Xbox's presence at The Game Awards, discuss Certain Affinity rumors of an Xbox collab, offer some perspective on Xbox hardware sales in Europe, review Xbox's role in the proliferation of AI tools, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: INTRO!

00:20:00: Xbox at The Game Awards, Xbox's next big game release.

00:50:00: Should Xbox save the KOTOR remake? Xbox sales in Europe.

01:40:00: Ubisoft is putting ads in games? Killer Instinct's future, PlayStation lawsuit.

02:00:00: Call of Duty MW3 "breaking records," should gaming YouTubers get paid for coverage?

02:20:00: Xbox and AI, Max Hoberman comments on future Certain Affinity games.

03:00:00: Patreon Q&A.

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NOTE: The gameplay audio at the start clears up after about 4-5 minutes, sorry about that, I didn't mean to include it! 

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This month we're joined by PAUL TASSI of Forbes fame to talk all things gaming! We discuss Xbox and the ABK futurce, The Game Awards, the so-called "Xbox Tax," Paul's career history, and much more. 

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Join Jez and Rand for this week's Xbox Two show! This time, we discuss The Game Awards, the so-called "Xbox Tax," GTA6 potential $100 price?! and much more. 

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro, Jez's thoughts on Xbox Series S, GTA 6 release date.

00:23:00: Mike Ybarra comments on Xbox partnership, remakes and new IP.

01:08:00: Console parity, Rand talks Call of Duty MW3.

01:22:00: The Game Awards and the "Xbox Tax."

01:55:00: The Last of Us 2 leaks, KOTOR killed off, Xbox leadership changes.

02:55:00: Patreon Q&A. 

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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox news. This week, we talk Xbox and ABK, Blizzcon 2023 news for World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, and more, and also get into Bungie and Destiny drama. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: INTRO.

00:07:00: CoD: MW3 campaign reviews, Xbox dashboard marketing "outrage."

01:00:00: Microsoft employees get Xbox Game Pass, Xbox's GAAS titles

01:20:00: Alan Wake 2.

01:46:00: Blizzcon 2023 thoughts, Bungie layoffs, Destiny 2 decline.

02:30:00: Cliffy B thoughts on Gears, Gears of War 6, Machine Games' new studio. Baldur's Gate 3 launch date rumor?

02:53:00: Patreon Q& A. 

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Jez and Rand get into it with another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the reactions to the Xbox Partner Showcase, we talk Blizzcon rumors and speculation, discuss Xbox's big re-org, as well as layoffs and firings going on at PlayStation. 

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TIMESTAMPS: 

00:00:00: Intro.

00:20:00: Xbox Series S price hike in Brazil, Blizzcon schedule, GOTY nominations.

01:30:00: Xbox budget increases, Alan Wake 2 impressions, Xbox partner preview, Satya interview.

02:10:00: Xbox leadership restructured, Doug Bowser on Xbox acquisition.

02:33:00: PlayStation layoffs and firings, Spider-Man 2 thoughts.

03:02:00: Patreon Q&As.

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Jez and Rand are joined by Gen-Z's favorite Xbox YouTuber MrMattyPlays to get some insights into the future of Xbox, ABK, Bethesda, and more!

Aired first exclusively on Patreon.com/XB2 on October 17, 2023.

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Jez and Rand get into another beefy Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox and ABK's bright future together, Xbox's marketing ramp up for the holidays, Starfield's big success story, and Halo Infinite's resurgence?!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro.

00:35:00: Mid-gen Xbox, skill-based matchmaking, leveraging ABK.

00:58:00: Blizzcon discussion, Odyssey gameplay? Phil Spencer interview. Xbox marketing ramp up.

01:40:00: Halo Infinite revival. Starfield success.

02:30:00: Phil Spencer discussion, Pete Hines leaves Bethesda.

03:00:00: Patreon Q&A!

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Aired originally exclusively on Patreon.com/XB2 on October 10, 2023.

Jez and Rand gear up for the latest XB2+1 guest show for the Xbox Two Podcast, joined by Digital Foundry's insightful editor John Linneman. In this ep, we discuss the future of Xbox, digital vs. physical, the state of the games industry, John's history, and much, much more.

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It's time for a celebratory Xbox Two Podcast! Finally, after 22 months of regulatory battles, Microsoft has closed and finalized its deal for Activision-Blizzard. We discuss what all of this could mean, with guest appearances from Colt Eastwood and Shpeshal Nick.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: LIVE.

00:12:00: Xbox ACQUIRES Activision.

01:15:00: Xbox's next acquisition?

01:45:00: Activision games to Xbox Game Pass, Colt Eastwood joins the battle.

02:20:00: Shpeshal Nick joins the battle to discuss the future.

02:30:00: PS5 Slim, Xbox mid-gen upgrades?

03:00:00: Patreon Q&A.

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Jez and Rand talk the latest Xbox news in this week's XB2 show. We discuss the reports that Xbox will close the ABK deal on Jez's birthday?! Redfall finally gets updated to 60 FPS, Rand offers some thoughts on Forza Motorsport, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro

00:12:00: What we've been playing (Forza, Darktide, and more)

01:15:00: Indie GOTY and Contraband thoughts.

01:30:00: Gears 6 speculation and rumors. Xbox's "super hero" game.

02:00:00: ABK approval next week? Game industry problems. Xbox and Sega.

02:35:00: Redfall patched, length vs. value in games.

02:55:00: Patreon Q&A: Jez's celebrity encounter, top 5 games of the year, and more.

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Jez is BACK from Iceland and hanging out with Rand_Al_Thor_19, the man with the 100K subscribers! This week, we recap last week's insane news cycle, from the wild Xbox leaks, to Phil's emails, and more. We talk PlayStation's Jim Ryan leaving and the future of the industry in general, and much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro!

00:28:00: KOTOR killed? Embracer issues.

00:44:00: Next-gen Xbox architecture, Starfield vs. BG3 vs. Cyberpunk.

01:38:00: Kamiya leaves Platinum, Capcom doesn't want to be acquired.

01:44:00: Xbox leaks, Phil "wants" Nintendo, Xbox heads to Japan.

02:53:00: Jim Ryan leaves PlayStation, and the future of gaming.

03:15:00: Closing and Patreon Q&A.

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Join Rand, Colt Eastwood, and Lord Cognito to discuss one of the biggest weeks of Xbox news so far this year! JEZ sure picked a good week for a vacation huh?

(Timestamps will come a bit later cuz it's super hard uploading and formatting the show on my phone. If you need them sooner they're up on Rand's YouTube!)

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Rock out with Jez and Rand on another XB2 podcast. This week we talk about Xbox's big sales surge, the massive Unity industry drama, PlayStation State of Play and Nintendo's latest direct, and much more. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Intro, Superchat tangents

00:40:00 - Forza Motorsport and The Crew Motorfest

01:15:00 - Starfield discourse

01:40:00 - Xbox console sales, Game Pass numbers

01:55:00 - PS State of Play and Titanfall tease

02:20:00 - Immortals of Aveum and dev layoffs

02:30:00 - Unity debacle and iPhone 15 AAA gaming

03:00:00 - Patreon Q&A

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Jez is back after some COVID fun with a new Xbox Two Podcast with Rand! This week, we discuss our Starfield impressions, the ongoing discourse, and the confusion from the games' media about Xbox having some kind of "win." We talk Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, PC gaming handhelds, and also Xbox's Tokyo Game Show potential announcements.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro.

00:20:00 - Starfield discourse, PS+ Price increase dichotomy.

00:40:00 - Baldur's Gate 3 vs Starfield, Jez's thoughts on Starfield.

02:10:00 - Starfield breaking records. Nintendo Switch 2 at Gamescom.

02:35:00 - Xbox at TGS, Indiana Jones and Redfall, Xbox September Update, studio closures.

02:50:00 - Patreon Q&A.

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Join Rand and a few special guests for this week's Xbox Two Podcast! This week, the gang talks Starfield, PlayStation's price hike (will Xbox follow?) and much more. Jez is still sick with COVID, will hopefully be back up to speed on Friday. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - INTRO.

00:07:00 - Starfield discussion.

01:28:00 - Starfield reviews.

02:27:10 - PS Plus price increased.

03:08:25 - Parris joins the show.

03:35:10 - Next big Xbox game? State of Redfall.

04:00:00 - Surprise at TGA and multiple show speculation.

04:06:00 - Patreon Q&A.

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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

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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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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.

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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. 

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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 <3 Gamepass & Superchats 2:17:00

02:17:00 - PATREON Q&A.

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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.

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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.

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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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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!)

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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.

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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

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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.

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Jez and Rand are joined by Lord Cognito, Miles Dompier, and ColtEastwood to discuss the Xbox Showcase in this annual tradition episode! We discuss our favorite games of the show, get into the Starfield 30 FPS discourse, Fable and Avowed visuals, and much more.

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Jez and Rand get together for a surprise Xbox Two Podcast special! We react to the Xbox Showcase 2023, Starfield, discuss happenings from LA, and much more!

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With Jez out in LA for the showcase, Rand is joined by Saucemaster in Chief Gaz to discuss the week's happening in the land of Xbox. The duo gets into the hype around the Xbox 2023 Showcase, the reports of leaks and expectations, and the Geoff Keighley Summer Game Fest!

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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!

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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First aired last week on our Patreon, join Jez and Rand with Iron Lords Podcast's King David. We talk the ABK fallout, statues, and much more. Follow King David on Twitter: @KingDavidOTW, and visit Iron Lords on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IronLordsPodcastRoundtable!

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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THE FIFTH XBOX TWO PLUS SHOW is HERE! Our third guest is the ILLUSTRIOUS Florian Mueller of FossPatents! Listen to us get into the nitty-gritty of everything ABK-Xbox in this highly informational episode.  Follow Florian on Twitter @FossPatents! This show aired first LIVE on Patreon earlier in the week. Get this show and more first over here: http://patreon.com/XB2!

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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.

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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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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.

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Here's this month's XB2+1 show on audio! Join Rand and Jon from Spawnwave to discuss all things Xbox and gaming! Spawnwave is a prolific gaming YouTuber you should definitely subscribe to, for the latest news updates and much more. 

Aired first exclusively on Patreon on Feb 28, 2023. Sign up for exclusive shows and ad-free episodes! http://patreon.com/XB2 

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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.

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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.

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Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, we discuss PlayStation and Xbox's comments to regulators over the Activision Blizzard deal, we also discuss the Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, Michael Pachter's comments about Xbox Game Pass hitting 100 million subscribers, and we also rank our hype levels for every Xbox studio! 

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Rand and Jez team up for another week's of Xbox news discussion. This week, we talk about the lack of fanfare from Xbox's marketing arm for Grounded's launch date, we talk about KOTOR being put on hiatus and leaks revolving around GTA6 and a purported Black Panther game, we discuss Xbox and Sony's financials, FTC getting aggressive on blocking tech acquisitions, and more. 

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Rand and Jez chow down on another week's worth of fun Xbox news. This week, we discuss the partnership between Netflix and Microsoft and what it could potentially mean years down the line. We discuss As Dusk Falls which is surprisingly decent, as well as the implementation of Discord on Xbox consoles, and much more! 

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Join Rand and Jez for a slow news week in the Xboxosphere. This week, we discuss the end of Xbox 360 games on Xbox Games with Gold, and whether or not they should just kill the program all together. We discuss the drama over Ubisoft apparently removing Assassin's Creed Liberation HD from Steam owner's libraries, then claiming it was a mistake. We also get into with the merits of binge-watching TV shows over episodic weekly drops ... and more! 

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Jez and Rand dive into another week's worth of Xbox newsness! This week, we discuss how the Activision acquisition is proceeding, we discuss Xbox's growth spurt in Japan, and also the rise of the Steam Deck and what it could mean for any prospective Xbox handheld. 

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Join Rand and some special guests for this week's Xbox Two podcast! This week, we're joined by Miles Dompier of Windows Central, YouTuber Colteastwood, and Parris Lilly of GamerTag Radio, as Jez bows out due to an overheating laptop!

This week, the team discuss their thoughts on the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, the vitriol being thrown over Starfield, and the absence of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Xbox, and much more! 

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Rand and Jez sit down for a special Monday episode of the Xbox Two podcast to review and digest the big Xbox & Bethesda 2022 Showcase! We discuss Starfield and the criticisms of the show, we talk our favorite games and what Microsoft should do for their showcases moving forward, and much more! 

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Rand and Jez seat up for another week in Xbox news! This week, we give our final thoughts ahead of the big Xbox & Bethesda Showcase, we discuss cloud and the future of Xbox as a platform, our favorite games from the not-E3 period, Diablo Immortal, and much more. 

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Jez and Rand tee up for a super special Xbox and Bethesda E3 predictions SPECIAL! We go through every studio and recap what to expect from next week's showcase, we discuss Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 heading out to Xbox, Xbox Series S sales dominance, and much more! 

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Join Jez and Rand for another riveting episode of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the desire for Xbox to get its very own exclusive super hero game, we talk TCL's supposed Xbox Series X and PS5 "Pro" mid-gen refresh "leak," alongside the new Xbox streaming console, confirmed to be codenamed "Keystone." 

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Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox's growth in Japan, the quickening pace of the Activision Blizzard acquisition, rumors of a Gears of War collection and remakes in general, and much more! 

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Rand and Jez discuss another big week in Xbox news. We discuss this past weekend's massive DRM debacle, alongside the massive delays to both Redfall and Starfield. We also talk Halo Infinite problems and Xbox Game Studios in general, the impact of Covid-19 on game development, and much, much more! 

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Rand and Jez gear up for another week of Xbox happenings. This week, we discuss Embracer Group's big embrace of Square Enix's western studios, we talk Xbox + Bethesda showcase info and expectations, and the news that Xbox is taking xCloud to the next level. 

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Jez and Rand get down for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Activision shareholder's approving the acquisition, the newly announced Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Xbox's beefy financials, and much more. 

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Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox Series X|S stunning NPD results, Halo Infinite's ongoing problems and the rumors of its battle royale, alongside its cancelled "Overwatch" hero mode. We also discuss Xbox's E3 plans, and much more. 

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Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Halo Infinite's partnership with Certain Affinity. We discuss rumors of new chips for Xbox Series X|S, we also talk Xbox in Japan and its general sales success in Europe and US, and much more! 

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

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Jez and Rand discuss another week of Xbox news! This week, we catch up on Xbox's GDC news, alongside the launch of the Halo TV show, and rumors about PlayStation's "Game Pass" killer. 

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Rand and Jez hit up another week's worth of big Xbox Two news! This week, we discuss reports of trouble at The Initiative and how it might affect Perfect Dark. We also saw articles about Moon Studios and reports of bad behavior from the core founders. We discuss GT7 and the re-emergence of microtransactions in AAA full-priced games, and we discuss the marketing cycle for Starfield and beyond. 

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Rand and Jez sit down for another exploration of this week's Xbox news. This time, we discuss the possibility of a new upcoming Xbox event, Xbox becoming Metacritic's top 2021 publisher, analyst Michael Pachter predicting that PlayStation is "doomed," and much more. 

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Jez and Rand discuss another week in game industry news! Halo Infinite grabs some important updates, Elden Ring's massive sales success, Xbox Game Pass' updates, the possibility of pre-E3 Xbox events, and more! 

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Rand and Jez discuss another week's worth of Xbox news! We discuss Microsoft's Call of Duty statement and multiplatform commitment, the idea of Scalebound actually getting revived, we talk SIFU and video game difficulty, and much more! 

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Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast show! This week, we discuss Sony's blockbuster acquisition of Bungie, and what it means for Destiny and Xbox players. We also discuss our impressions of Dying Light 2, and the continuing criticisms of Xbox's Activision Blizzard acquisition. 

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Join Rand and Jez for yet another big Xbox Two podcast! This week, we talk about the aftermath of Activision Blizzard, consolidation, and what it could mean for the industry. We discuss newly revealed Xbox games such as Project Suerte from Certain Affinity, and games like Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 hitting the big leagues. 

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Another week in massive Xbox news! Jez and Rand discuss all the major happenings hitting Xbox this week, with more details on the Xbox / Activision situation, Call of Duty exclusivity, PlayStation's response, and much, much more! 

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In this rare mid-week special, Rand and Jez set aside to discuss the massive Activision-Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft! 

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Rand and Jez are back for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox's surprising sales surge, Ubisoft+ and its possible inclusion in Xbox Game Pass, another wave of pandemic game delays, the death of Xbox One, and much more. 

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The final Xbox Two show of 2021 is here! This week, we're joined by YouTubers Colt Eastwood and Dealer Gaming to talk Xbox's big 2022 plans, recap 2021, and our hopes for Xbox in the future. 

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Jez and Rand dive into another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the future of Xbox in 2022, the big Splinter Cell return, and Xbox Series S becoming Microsoft's secret weapon?!

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This week, we're talking Xbox's incredible 2021, the mind-blowing Hellblade 2 trailer, The Game Awards in general, reactions and reviews to Halo Infinite, and much much more! 

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