The Official Xbox Podcast

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we chat about what we did and what games we played over the holiday break, the upcoming Developer_Direct and what we're looking forward to in 2024. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 00:52 What we did during the break 05:46 What We're Playing 17:58 News of the Week 44:54 Free Code Friday & Goodbye Note: There will be no podcast next week due to the Developer_Direct. We'll be back on 1/25! Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0il2l-B_WwapNQtqa4Fr75ozqe3vHIQi&si=_r9M-FRN4Sc5S2Ze Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast we're excited to have Adam Smith, Larian Studio's Lead Writer, on to talk all about Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox. Also, the gang is joined by Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire's Editor-in-Chief, to talk all about The Game Awards, our Xbox Year-in-Reviews and what we're playing over the holidays. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 02:25 What We're Playing 24:31 News of the Week 41:44 Our Xbox Year in Reviews 47:48 Baldur's Gate 3 Interview - Adam Smith 01:11:45 Xbox Cloud Gaming on Meta Quest 3 01:14:41 Designed for Xbox Accessories Showcase 01:22:13 Free Code Friday & Goodbye Note: This is our final episode of 2023! We'll be back in January. Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/xbox Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

This week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast is chonky. Malik joins Jeff to talk about Rollerdrome, Halo Infinite and Sea of Thieves. Plus, we also had in-depth interviews with both the Cyberpunk 2077 and Call of Duty: Warzone teams about their major updates. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 02:09 What We're Playing 10:00 News of the Week 22:45 CoD Warzone Interview - Ted Timmins 43:01 Cyberpunk 2077 Interview - Monika Janowska 59:27 Free Code Friday & Goodbye 01:04:48 Bonus Cyberpunk 2077 SPOILER Question Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@xbox/ Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

In this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're joined by Xbox's own Annette Gonzalez Porter and Josh Stein. We talk about what games we're playing, the best go to comfort games and check out a completed Mega Bloks Xbox 360. 00:00 Introductions 05:35 What We're Playing 17:34 ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program 23:50 Xbox Social Team Projects 32:06 News of the Week 47:18 What's your favorite comfort game? 49:48 Mega Bloks Xbox 360 Show & Tell 53:45 Goodbye Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox/ Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

In this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're joined by the Studio Head of Turn 10 Studios, Dan Greenawalt, to talk about Forza Motorsport's Game Awards nominations. Plus, Social Marketing Manager, Hailey Geller, brought us a custom Wonka themed Xbox and a chocolate controller! 00:00 Introduction 02:08 What We're Playing 05:40 The Game Awards nominations 14:35 Forza Studio Head - Dan Greenawalt interview 30:39 News of the Week 53:05 Unboxing custom Wonka Xbox + edible controller 58:43 Goodbye Wonka Tweet: https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1724064633202626957 Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/xbox Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

In this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we invite Brittney Brombacher from the What's Good Games Podcast and Jenn Panattoni, Head of Social Impact at Xbox to talk about Like A Dragon Gaiden and our Special Olympics partnership. We also sat down with our new Chief Operations Officer, Dave McCarthy, to chat about how we help protect our players. 00:00 Introduction 06:47 What We're Playing - Jenn 08:53 What We're Playing - Britt 25:11 Xbox's Special Olympics Livestream 28:20 News of the Week 44:06 Dave McCarthy, COO of Microsoft Gaming 01:01:42 Just Chatting 01:04:34 Free Code Friday is back 01:08:51 Goodbye Xbox Wire: ⁠https://news.xbox.com/ Watch us on YouTube 🎧 Xbox - YouTube FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

In this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we debate if 2023 is the best year ever for gamers, play through Jusant and Alan Wake 2, and chat with the Creative Director of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 What We're Playing - Jusant 08:00 What We're Playing - Alan Wake 2 24:13 New Releases 29:37 Is 2023 a better year for games than 2007? 31:59 Upcoming Releases 40:34 Interview: David Swenson, Creative Director for CoD: MWIII 54:19 Reading Your Comments 59:56 Goodbye Watch us on YouTube 🎧 www.youtube.com/Xbox Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

In this Halloween-themed episode our hosts get dressed up to chat about Xbox's Vegas Sphere takeover, the recent Xbox Partner Preview show and give their own spooky game suggestions. 00:00 Introduction + Costumes 07:01 Vegas Sphere + Jeff at Twitchcon 12:32 Xbox Partner Preview discussion 25:40 News of the Week 33:18 Spooky Game Pass suggestions 35:16 Upcoming games 36:47 What We're Playing 45:29 Community Q&A 49:27 Goodbye Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/ Watch us on YouTube 🎧 Xbox - YouTube FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ X: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

Phil Spencer, the CEO of Gaming at Microsoft, discusses the recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard and King by Team Xbox. They explore Game Pass speculation and franchise expansion, talk about their favorite games, and express excitement for the future. They reflect on the journey, express gratitude, and emphasize the importance of listener feedback.

This week we invite Halo Infinite's Brian Jarrard to chat in-depth about the game's Season 5 updates. We also discuss Assassin's Creed Mirage, El Paso Elsewhere, Forza Motorsport and the latest Xbox news! 00:00 Introduction 01:55 What We're Playing 02:15 Assassin's Creed Mirage 07:36 El Paso, Elsewhere 13:32 Forza Motorsport 19:09 Jeff beat Starfield 20:02 Yakuza 6 21:27 Jeff's Visit to 343 Industries 23:18 Halo Infinite S5 - Brian Jarrard 46:22 News of the Week 46:44 New Releases 47:47 Upcoming Releases 49:29 Xbox Series S Starter Bundle 50:25 MEGA Xbox 360 Collector Building Set 54:48 What's your favorite Halo game mode? 57:56 Outro Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/Xbox FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox