The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast
The world's best Xbox and gaming podcast is here: The XB2. 😎 Connect with us at TheXB2.com, for YouTube, Discord, Patreon, and much more. Also known as The Xbox Two, we're an Xbox-first gaming podcast featuring "The Xbox Two!" We're two Xbox lifers and industry analysts, Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19. Every Friday, we discuss the week's gaming news, share exclusive information, and offer unique insights, with some good humor along the way.
410: Xbox killing studios?! Xbox gets exclusives back, Xbox Showcase aftermath
Jez and Rand get into it for the latest XBOX TWO PODCAST. We talk Xbox Showcase after math, the drama around Asha Sharma's "reset," the implications of Xbox exclusive games, and more. What's going to happen?!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, GTA 6 rumors, preorders, Fall is STACKED.
00:20:00: Bungie layoffs, Hellblade 2 reactions, Xbox Showcase. Xbox Studio closures, fiscal strategy.
01:10:00: Exclusivity re-evaluated? PR problems, game budgets, Gears E-Day, Xbox brand confidence.
01:55:00: Patreon Q&A, industry crash, sell-off rumors.
02:20:00: Game Pass value, Bethesda franchises, "Xbox Tax."
02:45:00: Industry contraction, oversupply, nostalgia?!
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409.5: Xbox to BE SOLD OFF? Asha's "tough decisions," SGF, Showcase, and the marginpocalypse
Hey gang, unfortunately Rand's power is out thanks to the tornado hitting Chicago and the surrounding area, so we're rocking a solo show ahead of the regular XB2 410 likely for Monday. I got the XB2 Patreon Q&As here too!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Xbox business health, Game Pass revenue, industry pressure. Xbox restructuring / spin-off rumors.
00:38:00: Halo Studios management, studio closure rumors.
01:00:00: Xbox Showcase impressions, game reveals, best games.
01:20:00: Patreon Q&A. Future of exclusives, multi...
XB2+1 (Ep. 38): Talking XBOX with JON CLARKE of DayOne!
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ORIGINALLY AIRED: MAY 26, 2026, FIRST ON https://PATREON.COM/XB2 💚
THE THIRTENE EIGHTIETH XB2+1 IS HERE. HANGING OUT WITH XBOX LEGEND ... JON "SIKAMIKANICO" CLARKE.
We'll talk Xbox things, how XboxEra's transition to DayOne is going, and Jon's predictions for the Xbox Showcase... and RYAN GOSLING?!
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409: Jez and Rand talk Xbox "hard choices," SHOWCASE predictions, Fable DELAYED
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Time for another juicy Xbox Two Podcast! This week, Jez and Rand talk Xbox Showcase predictions, "logogate," and Asha Sharma's response during the show, the big delay of Fable, 007: First Light, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, housekeeping, laptop craziness.
00:22:00: James Bond "007 First Light" reviews, Helix and Steam Deck prices.
00:52:00: Call of D...
408 (Rand is BACK): Xbox fans WANT exclusives, Forza Horizon 6 is MASSIVE, Xbox adds new leaders
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YO YO gang. Welcome to this week's EXPLOSIVE XB2, RAND IS BACK. We talk Forza Horizon 6's absolutely huge successes, the Xbox Player Voice system and the top upvoted feedback items, Xbox's new leadership team, Destiny's demise, and much more.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Jez's Nintendo confession, Xbox's new leadership.
00:18:00: Halo on PlayStation, exclusives vs. Day One Game Pass, Forza Horizon 6 impressions.
01:09:00: What we've been playing, Mixtape "drama."
01:27:00: Did EA kill the Xbox G...
XB2+1 (Ep. 37): Talking Xbox with MILES DOMPIER + Patreon Q&A.
AIRED FIRST ON PATREON, MAY 12, 2026!
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The MILES is back on XB2+1, and we're going to get into some juicy thoughts on Xbox's future, the state of the industry, what Illfonic has been up to, and much more.
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407.75: Jez goes solo on Xbox "POSITRON," Xbox Elite LEAKS, Forza HYPE! Mixtape SUCKS?! (or does it... )
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Jez is solo again for another week of JUICY XBOXXY NEWSSY. Let's discuss the latest happenings, together, friends. Xbox's Elite Controller LEAKED. Thoughts on Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, MIXTAPE, and Xbox's mysterious Positron program.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Opening, Subnautica 2, Mixtape impressions, grooming mishaps
00:20:00: Xbox leaks, Elite Series 3, batteries vs docks, FTC docs, cloud controller
00:40:00: PlayStation player counts, Cities Skylines 2, DLC debates, sequel fatigue, Xbox str...
407.5: Jez goes solo on Xbox's leadership changes, PlayStation financials, and UFOs?!
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Rand had some IRL to deal with again this Friday, so I went solo with some thoughts on Xbox's leadership changes, PlayStation's financials and Bungie's future, and some other bits and pieces. We'll hopefully be back on Monday for ep. 408! Thanks for bearing with us.
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407: Does Xbox NEED PlayStation? PS5 DRM drama, Asha talks Xbox financials
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It's time for another Xbox news week! This time, Rand and Jez talk Diablo 4 impressions, Xbox's financials, analytics that suggest Xbox games don't sell all that much on PlayStation, Pragmata, PS5 DRM drama, and much more.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Diablo 4 impressions, Resident Evil movie, Alien Isolation 2 teased.
00:30:00: Xbox financials, Asha's transparency, Game Pass goes modular?
01:05:00: Exclusivity re-evaluation, Alinea analytics data.
01:42:00: Project Helix vs. Steam, platform strategy concerns...
406 (for real this time): Xbox going back to exclusives? Big Xbox Game Pass price drop, "Microsoft Gaming" is dead
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The Xbox Two Podcast is back! This week Rand and Jez will be talking about Asha's plan for Xbox and potentially the return of exclusives, Xbox Game Pass actually got a price decrease while also removing Call of Duty from Day 1 on the service and so much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Welcome back Rand! Assas...
XB2+1 (Ep. 36): Learning about State of Decay 3 with SUNNY GAMES!
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405.75 (Bonus): Xbox Game Pass HUGE price cut, Patreon Q&A, random Xbox topics
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Hey gang. Jez here with another bonus solo show. Rand is dealing with a ton of IRL stuff at the moment (iykyk), so I decided to drop by with another quick chat about the big Xbox news of the now: the big ol' price cut to Xbox Game Pass. I also get the Patreon Q&A topics you guys sent in too at the half way mark. Thanks for tuning in. Hopefully we can get back to normal scheduling soon.
405.5 (Bonus): Jez goes solo, Metro 2039 revealed, RANDOM Xbox news with you guys
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Hey guys, XB2 406 is delayed to Monday as Rand deals with IRL stuff today. We'll talk some random Xboxxy news and take your questions ahead of Monday's regular show.
Note: Me and Rand will cover some of the same topics on Monday if yall wanna wait for that, but some asked me to upload this one too to here. :) So take it as a bonus show kinda!
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405: Xbox exclusives RETURN? Fable DELAYED? Call of Duty ditched from Game Pass?
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Rand and Jez get into another shiny week of Xbox Two goodness.
This week, we talk Xbox's big feedback push, Fable's delay rumors, Call of Duty being removed from Xbox Game Pass, Asha Sharma's regime change, and much, much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, State of Decay 3 trailer vs. Reality. Metro 2039 and Xbox First Look show.
00:30:00: Capcom on a winning streak. Xbox Helix "beta testi...
404.5 (Bonus): Jez goes solo on Xbox feedback, new Game Pass tiers, and more!
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Sadly Rand's internet is cooked right now, so I (Jez) went solo this week with a bonus show (we're still planning a Monday show though!)
We talk Xbox Game Pass rumored new tiers and changes, we talk Xbox exclusivity arguments, Xbox's big feedback drive, and much more.
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404: Xbox Showcase season, Xbox Fanfest returns, State of Decay 3 test, Gears E-Day Direct
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It's time. It's TIME. IT'S RAND_AL TIME. Jez and Rand return for another XB2 pod! This week, we talk Xbox Showcase season, FanFest going global, State of Decay 3 alpha tests going live, Gears E-Day direct and rumors, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Artemis II space launch, leaker culture, Nintendo rumors.
00:30:00: Xbox Games Showcase, Gears: E-Day, FanFest returns. Showcase predictions.
01:05:00: Xbox leadership change...
XB2+1 (INTERVIEW): Learning about 'Death Howl' and small-team Xbox dev with Malte Burup
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Hey gang! Here's an XB2+1 Interview with Malte Burup, of Death Howl fame, part of a 4-person team working on a dark deckbuilder on Xbox Play Anywhere! Death Howl is a deckbuilder with soulsborne and XCOM inspirations, set in a Scandinavian-inspired mythological setting, that's as emotive as it is satisfying. It's great on the Xbox Ally and cloud, and available now on Xbox and PC.
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403: PlayStation HUGE price increase, Xbox Partner Preview, Asha kills "This is an Xbox."
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It's another fun week in Xbox land as Rand and Jez talk this week's happenings. PlayStation finally concedes to global price increases, and fanboys suddenly think price increases are "fine." Xbox Partner Preview delivers some great news for Xbox fans, and Asha Sharma continues to push forward on her Xbox agenda.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, "This is an Xbox" ends. Hardware prices HIKED, more next-gen rumors.<...
402: Xbox Helix GDC secrets, DLSS 5 AI Outrage, Crimson Desert review drama
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Jez and Rand catch up on this week's Xbox news! We talk Asha Sharma expectations, a shift in attitude at Microsoft, GDC news, Helix rumors, Crimson Desert drama, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Xbox new dashboard features, "corporate intertia."
00:30:00: Is Xbox Helix a console or a PC, or something else? Crimson Desert issues.
01:00:00: Marketing hype vs. Starfield potential.
01:38:00: NVIDIA DLSS 5 drama. Marathon i...
401: Xbox REVEALS Project Helix, PlayStation quits PC gaming, Asha commits to console
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Hey gang! This week, Jez and Rand discuss Project Helix, Xbox's confirmed console+PC hybrid. We talk Asha Sharma's commitment to console and what Xbox needs to do to grow, we discuss PlayStation quitting PC, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Jez goes to Japan. Project Helix revealed. Marathon, Resident Evil momentum. World of Warcraft housing vs. price gouging.
00:40:00: Xbox's hardware future. Fallout franchise potenti...
400: Xbox shakeup aftermath, Xbox to be "sunset"?! Xbox leadership interview.
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Jez and Rand are back in the saddle, this week discussing the aftermath of the big Xbox shakeup. We talk comments on Xbox being "shut down," Jez's big Xbox leadership interview, the big online drama, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Xbox news and discussions, Bluepoint shut down.
00:50:00: Resident Evil Requiem, Overwatch x Nier, Game Pass costs.
02:00:00: Jez interviews Xbox, Sarah Bond...
Jezbox: Discussing Xbox's future, Phil's retirement, and new CEO Asha Sharma
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Hey guys. Jez here, some of you asked if I could upload my solo show on Spotify so you could listen at your leisure ahead of Friday's Ep. 400 with Rand. Here it is!
It was a live stream and not structured very well like a podcast, and I was solo, but we discuss a lot of things dropped in the chat and the like. No timestamps for this I'm afraid, but do let me know what you think.
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399.5: Phil Spencer RETIRES, huge Xbox shakeup, PlayStation kills Bluepoint, Roblox takes over
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Time for another XB2! This is a 399.5 special as Jez is out on location. Rand is joined by Cognito of Defining Duke and Iron Lords Podcast to discuss the latest gaming news, as Phil Spencer retires LIVE mid-show.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Marathon vs. Destiny 2. Rand plays Reanimal.
00:20:00: Phil Spencer retires. Sarah Bond leaves, or fired?
00:54:00: Who is new CEO Asha Sharma?
...399: Xbox Excellence Awards, PlayStation State of Play, Blizzard on FIRE, Highguard, high flop
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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news. We talk PlayStation's State of Play, Blizzard's resurgence, Highguard fallout and post-mortem, and much more.
Timestamps coming soon!
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398: AMD confirms next-gen Xbox Magnus 2027, Xbox 2026 line-up revealed, Overwatch reborn
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Jez and RAND. GO LIVE! Let's do this. Talking next-gen Xbox rumors, Xbox's 2026 line-up, Overwatch revamped, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 : Intro, 2026 games hype, FF7 Rebirth hits Xbox.
00:19:00 : Blizzard over-hated? Fallout S2 thoughts.
00:50:00 : Obsidian post-mortem. PlayStation clones Dauntless?
01:30:00 : Xbox next-gen in 2027? Baldur's Gate HBO show.
03:10:00 : Patreon Q&A.
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397: Xbox dies ... AGAIN! Final Fantasy 7 is here, AI batters gaming stocks, Highguard drama
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Hey gang! Jez and Rand are back with another XB2 Podcast! This week, we talk Final Fantasy 7 hitting Xbox, GDC survey drama, AI battering gaming stocks including Take Two (in the year of GTA 6 wtf?). We talk Highguard and "toxic empathy," and the future of Xbox hardware.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, FF7 hits Xbox / Switch. Gaming stocks get battered.
00:42:00: GTA 6, physical media, Xbox dead ... AGAIN?!
01:16...
396: RAND IS BACK! Xbox Dev_Direct reactions, Fable, FH6 revealed, Ubisoft imploding
RAND IS BACK! This week, we talk Xbox Dev Direct, Fable and Forza Horizon 6 reactions, Ubisoft imploding, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Rand returns! Industry layoffs, AI bubble. 00:35:00: Playground Games, Xbox exclusivity and strategy, Halo's future. 01:28:00: Xbox Developer_Direct discussion, Forza, Fable. 02:05:00: Kiln, XboxTax + Nintendo rebate? In-game ads coming? 02:50:00: Next-gen Xbox and PS6 delayed? Call of Duty cooked? 03:35:00: Ubisoft in omni-crisis. Patreon Q&A.
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395: Xbox News with Jez, gaming industry downturn, AI dominating?
Join Jez for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss questions from the audience, analyse the near-term future of gaming, disruption from AI, and much more.
Thanks to everyone for your support during this solo show stint, as Rand continues to deal with family matters.
394: Xbox in 2026 rumor explosion, Xbox Dev_Direct, and what's next for Xbox?
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Jez flies solo again as Rand deals with a family tragedy. This week, we talk rumors about the Xbox January Direct, we discuss Jez's preview of Xbox's 2026, and also debate Xbox's hardware future.
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XB2+1 (Ep. 35): Talking Xbox 2025, 2026 with Parris Lilly!
Aired first December 30, 2025 on Patreon.com/XB2!
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Hey gang, here's our final XB2+1 of 2025! Talking Xbox's 2025, and 2026 with Parris Lilly of GamerTag Radio and Kinda Funny fame.
Follow Parris Lilly on X: @vicious696
We talk about our favorite games from 2025, what Xbox needs to do in 2026, and wrap up with some optimism for where things are headed.
NOTE: Apologies for my mic quality, I had the wrong mic selected in OBS. It should be listenable though ... !
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393: Next-gen Xbox and PS6 console DELAYED?! RAM and GPU prices explode, 2026 preview
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Jez goes solo as Rand's mic unexpectedly dies at the start of the show! We take questions from the audience, talk Xbox in 2026, rumors of the consoles being delayed due to the RAM price explosion, and much more!
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392: Xbox in 2026, huge Starfield 2.0 update, Larian AI debate, November sales suffer
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Jez and Rand return for another week of Xboxxy news! We talk Larian AI drama, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo November sales apocalypse, the future of Starfield, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls, Xbox Developer Direct rumors, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, The Game Awards recapped. Diablo 4: Paladin gameplay, Fallout hype.
00:23:00: Call of Duty sales slump, Star Wars and BioWare rumors. Tomb Raider remakes, Resident Evil strategy, Di...
391: The Game Awards reveals, Expedition 33 dominates, Xbox Dev Direct CONFIRMED
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It's time for another Xbox Two Podcast! Jez is out this week, but Rand is joined by Colt to recap The Game Awards fun from this week. Talking all the major reveals, Xbox Dev Direct, Call of Duty moving away from back-to-back themes, Black Friday drama, and more!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Xbox 25th anniversary.
00:25:00: The Game Awards 2025!
02:20:00: Xbox gets a Developer Direct, Call of Duty announcements, Black Friday results.
02:44:00: Dead Space is dead. AMD next-gen features, Patreon Q&A.
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390: Xbox strikes big deal for more consoles, Netflix buys Warner Bros, PlayStation to include Steam, CEREAL?
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Jez and Rand gear up for another week of Xbox and gaming news. The hype cycle for The Game Awards is setting in, we talk statues, Netflix to buy Warner Bros.?! The rumor of PlayStation grabbing Steam, and also BREAKFAST CEREAL!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 : Intro, delicious cereal, Netflix to acquire Warner Bros?!
01:00:00 : Tim Cain rejoins Obsidian, Blizzard news, TGA predictions.
01:35:00 : Mike Ybarra d...
XB2+1 (INTERVIEW): Talking Xbox and game dev with The Falconeer's TOM SALA
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Our THIRD ever developer interview is here! We talk to TOMAS SALA of The Falconeer / Bulwark fame, all about his experiences with Xbox, Game Pass, the state of indie development, and much more!
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THE FALCONEER ON XBOX: https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/the-falconeer-warrior-edition/9ND0B59CX4X1
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389: The Game Awards teasers, Xbox 2026 games, Xbox 360 hits 20th anniversary
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Jez and Rand check in for a rare Monday post-Thanksgiving show! We talk rumors around The Game Awards, THAT STATUE, Xbox 360's 20th anniversary, and more!
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Black Friday muted, Xbox sales and ABK games when
00:45:00: Cyberpunk 2077 and gaming TV show success, Xbox in 2026.
01:15:00: Activision games in Game Pass, GOTY 2026 noms.
02:25:00: Patreon Q&A.
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388: Xbox Partner Preview, The Game Awards nominees, Battlefield beats Call of Duty?!
Rand and Jez return with another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk the Xbox Partner Preview event, The Game Awards nominees, Battlefield beating out Call of Duty in first weekend sales, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Silent Hill 2 hits Xbox. Battlefield 6 vs. Black Ops 7.
00:50:00: ANOTHER Xbox price increase? Resetera hates Jez. Steam Machine price?
01:20:00: Next-gen Xbox release date expectations, Ubisoft is doing well?
0...
XB2+1 (Ep. 34) Talking Xbox with DIRT GRIGGITY!
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RECORDED NOVEMBER 11, 2025.
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387: Steam Machine revealed, Valve takes on Xbox and PlayStation, what is a video game console?!
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IS XBOX DOOMED? Jez and Rand talk about this week's Steam Machine drama, expectations, the evolving game industry, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Ubisoft doomed? Fallout Anniversary is broken. Fallout New Vegas coming?
00:50:00: Black Ops 7 released, figures look bleak. Dispatch thoughts, Silent Hill 2 shadow drop?
01:28:00: Fortnite hits Xbox Play Anywhere, Steam Machine hype.
02:25:00: Todd Howard on Elder Scrolls 6, PlayStation games skipping Play...
386: Grand Theft Auto 6 DELAYED, Xbox 2026 Plans, Arc Raiders explodes
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Jez and Rand RETURN. This week, we talk GTA 6 and how it impacts Xbox's plans, we talk Arc Raiders blowing tf up, and hints that PlayStation might be following Xbox's strategy once again ...
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Mass Effect N7 Day, remasters vs. remakes. Gaming and TV.
00:28:00: Next Xbox in 2027? Ai in the media. Switch 2 sales figures.
01:02:00: Rand loves Arc Raiders. GTA...
