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The delay of Avowed may seem like a setback, but it could actually be a blessing for Obsidian's upcoming RPG. The hosts discuss how this shift affects Xbox’s near-term lineup and the competitive gaming landscape. They analyze the strategic timing of game releases, spotlighting past titles like Sunset Overdrive. Furthermore, the conversation touches on gaming mechanics and the challenges of console play, as well as the impact of streaming advancements on the gaming experience.

Parris Lilly from Gamertag Radio joins Ryan and Destin to discuss a number of Xbox topics this week, from the cancellation of the Paramount+ Halo TV series – which leads to a discussion about how important of a franchise Halo is to Xbox these days, and what the most important franchises are to Microsoft now – to Xbox's mixed-results financials, the devastating layoffs at Bungie, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xbox just dropped the best gaming controller we've ever seen in the literal form of Deadpool's ass! We discuss how much we adore Xbox's cake-tastic new gamepad and implore Microsoft and Marvel to make more of the one-off sweepstakes prize so we can buy one. Plus: we make our Xbox Gamescom predictions for next month's big event, Xbox Game Pass's upcoming lineup has a head-scratching gap in it, and more!Presented by Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs00:00:00 - Intro00:01:10 - Deadpool Xbox Controller00:10:59 - Wendy's Saucy Nuggs Featuring Unnecessary Inventions00:12:09 - The Underwhelming Xbox 360 Blades Dashboard00:16:40 - Coming to Game Pass00:24:42 - gamescom Predictions00:45:28 - EA Sports College Football 25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had some fun this week and talked about 10 dream Xbox games we'd love to see Microsoft's massive collection of studios make, from a Halo horror game to giving one particular underrated Activision studio a chance to crack the code on a big-budget Superman game. Plus: Xbox raises Game Pass prices and reshuffles some of its tiers in a frustrating and confusing way, and more!Presented by Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast episode dives into the world of remakes, remasters, and reboots in gaming. From Assassin's Creed remakes to Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster excitement, and the head-scratching Crazy Taxi reboot, there's a lot to unpack. They also discuss the evolution of the Resident Evil series, challenges in modern gaming, and the humor and nostalgia of Crazy Taxi.

Xbox says it's going big at this year's Gamescom event, so we discuss what we think to see and what we hope to see. Plus: why we're thrilled about Capcom's just-announced Dead Rising 1 remaster, why we doubt that Beyond Good & Evil 2 will ever be released despite Ubisoft's statements to the contrary, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Excitement over upcoming Xbox exclusives like Gears of War, Fable, Perfect Dark. Discussing gameplay features, narrative structure of Black Ops 6. Anticipation for new Doom game reveals. Critique on lack of concrete release dates in Xbox Showcase. Exploration of turn-based RPG games and unique art styles.

After directing two fantastic Star Wars Jedi games at Respawn, Stig Asmussen has embarked on a new adventure: Starting AAA studio Giant Skull. IGN's Ryan McCaffrey sits down with Stig to talk about why he left Respawn, what to expect from his next project, and his goals for creating a healthy work culture at Giant Skull amidst a turbulent time in the video game industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an exclusive live interview at IGN Live with Xbox's Phil Spencer and a panel of top game developers. In this deep-dive session, we explore the latest Xbox strategies, the impact of recent studio acquisitions, and what the future holds for Xbox and its fans. From discussing major titles like 'Halo Infinite' to addressing community concerns and revealing insights into upcoming Xbox projects, this is a conversation any gaming enthusiast won't want to miss. Tune in to hear directly from the leaders shaping the future of gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaming journalists and analysts Ryan McCaffrey, Miranda Sanchez, Stella Chung, and Destin Legarie discuss the highlights of the Xbox Summer Showcase, including announcements about Gears of War prequel, Perfect Dark gameplay reveal, Metal Gear Solid Delta remake, Snake and Indiana Jones games, and anticipation for Fable and Dragon Age games.