The XB2 — A Gaming Podcast

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. PATREON: Go ad-free, support us, and get extra shows and Q&As with our Patreon! http://PATREON.com/XB2SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2!DISCORD: Say hi on http://DISCORD.GG/XB2 and hang out with us! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.FOLLOW David Jaffe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidJaffeGamesSPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Go add free on Patreon.com/XB2! Support us and get extra perks!SPONSOR: Reminder that you can get 20% OFF at Manscaped.com with checkout code XB2! Boxers, razors, cologne, and MORE! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! #adDISCORD: Join our DISCORD and hang with the community! http://discord.gg/XB2PATREON: Join our Patreon for guaranteed Q&A, extra shows, and more! http://patreon.com/XB2TIMESTAMPS: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at HTTP://MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Razors, boxers, cologne, and MUCH MORE! #adPATREON: Get guaranteed Q&A, extra shows, behind the scenes, and support us at HTTP://patreon.com/XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.PATREON: Get extra shows, shoutouts, guaranteed Q&A, and more with our Patreon @ Patreon.com/XB2! MANSCAPED: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at http://manscaped.com with our code XB2! Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! #adDISCORD: Join our Discord community and hang out! http://discord.gg/XB2TIMESTAMPS: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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! SPONSOR: Powered by http://MANSCAPED.COM! get 20% OFF with code XB2. Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! #adPATREON: Go ad-free with PATREON.COM/XB2 and support us! <3 DISCORD: Join us on Discord.gg/XB2 and hangout with the community! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.AIRED FIRST ON PATREON (May 14, 2024): http://patreon.com/XB2FOLLOW JEFF on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeffgrubbFOLLOW JEFF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBMPaqi9mfzRag1m7rKT1Ig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF with code XB2 @ Manscaped.com! PATREON: Support us on Patreon.com/XB2 and get episodes early and exclusive Q&As! Discord: Join us on Discord.gg/XB2! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. Boxers, cologne, shavers, razors, and MUCH more. DISCORD: Join us on Discord.gg/XB2! PATREON: Go ad-free and support us on Patreon.com/XB2, extra shows, Q&A, and more! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices