Podcasts by The Xbox Two Podcast

292: Xbox heads to The Game Awards, Xbox hardware sales in Europe, PlayStation sued, Xbox and AI from 2023-11-25T15:26:54

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 hardwar...

XB2+1 (Ep. 12) Talking Xbox, Bungie, and The Game Awards with PAUL TASSI! from 2023-11-21T21:00

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291: The Game Awards, the "Xbox Tax," and GTA6 from 2023-11-18T20:28:45

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.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF with our checkout ...

290: Xbox and ABK, Blizzcon 2023, Bungie and Destiny 2 drama, and more from 2023-11-04T20:05:13

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.  SPONSOR:...

289: Xbox Partner Showcase, Xbox restructured, Blizzcon, PlayStation problems? from 2023-10-28T11:02:56

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...

XB2+1 (Ep. 11) Talking Xbox, ABK, Bethesda, and more with MrMattyPlays! from 2023-10-24T09:00

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 ...

288: Xbox and ABK future, Starfield success story, Halo Infinite comeback?! from 2023-10-21T16:32:40

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...

XB2+1 (Ep. 10) Talking Xbox with Digital Foundry's John Linneman from 2023-10-17T20:00

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 Jo...

287: Xbox FINALLY gets Activision-Blizzard, PS5 Slim and mid-gen Xbox, and the future from 2023-10-14T07:44:38

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 ...

286: Xbox to close ABK deal, Redfall hits 60 FPS, Forza thoughts from 2023-10-07T15:44:20

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...

285: Jez returns! Big Xbox leaks, Xbox's future, Jim Ryan quits PlayStation, and more! from 2023-09-30T14:55:35

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 ...

284: Xbox's MEGA LEAKS, Xbox wins ABK approval, Phil wants Nintendo?! from 2023-09-23T12:47:17

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 i...

283: Xbox's big success, Unity debacle, State of Play and Nintendo Direct from 2023-09-16T14:34

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...

282: Starfield breaks records, Xbox's next big show, Starfield hate from 2023-09-09T17:43

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 ha...

281: Xbox's game of the gen, Starfield reviewed, PlayStation price hike from 2023-09-05T10:38:32

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, w...

280: Xbox @ Gamescom, Xbox Series S drama, Starfield leaks, Phil Spencer interviewed from 2023-08-29T08:12

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 ...

XB2 (ep. 9): Talking Xbox with COLIN MORIARTY! from 2023-08-21T19:00

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 discu...

279: Starfield hype, Starfield hate, Xbox 360 dies, Gamescom from 2023-08-19T12:39:04

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!  PATREON: Subscribe on Patreon to get early access to our gue...

278: Xbox ABK approval, Killer Instinct returns, Baldur's Gate 3 hype, Red Dead Take Two greed from 2023-08-12T12:35:34

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277: Xbox's Gamescom event, Starfield 'hate', Baldur's Gate 3 dominates from 2023-08-05T15:00:23

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. SPONSOR: YOU GUYS get ...

276: Xbox to buy SEGA?! Square Enix rejoins Xbox, PS5 Pro, Remnant 2, Oblivion remake? from 2023-08-01T19:56:59

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, Xbo...

275: Xbox-ABK deal delayed, PlayStation folds, Xbox Game Pass Core from 2023-07-22T13:46:38

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274: Xbox BIG FTC victory, Lina Khan roasted, FTC appeal, with guests! from 2023-07-15T16:57:03

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273: Xbox WINS vs. the FTC, CMA pivot, The "Xbox Illuminati" from 2023-07-12T17:14:05

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272: Xbox vs. FTC, Xbox wants Sega and Square Enix, FTC protecting Sony, industry secrets from 2023-07-02T13:26:18

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XB2+1 (Ep. 8): Talking Xbox, Starfield, and MORE with Parris! from 2023-06-27T19:00:29

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 i...

271: Xbox vs. FTC, PlayStation caught lying, Indiana Jones, Phil Spencer speaks from 2023-06-25T13:55:57

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...

270: Xbox Showcase 2023 DOMINANCE, Starfield, Fable discourse, and more! from 2023-06-17T09:16:38

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 Starf...

SPECIAL: Xbox Games Showcase 2023 reactions, Starfield impressions, and more! from 2023-06-14T06:16:25

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! PATREON: Join us on Patreon for guaran...

269: Xbox Showcase 2023 HYPE, Showcase "leaks," and Summer Game Fest from 2023-06-10T20:12:32

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 re...

XB2+1 (Ep. 7): Talking Xbox and PlayStation with Mr. Bad Bit! from 2023-06-06T19:00

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 w...

268: Xbox Showcase Predictions, Diablo IV, Redfall development, CMA drama from 2023-06-03T16:02:21

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 l...

267: PlayStation Showcase disappoints, Xbox Showcase hype grows, Xbox appeals CMA decision from 2023-05-27T14:22:25

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! SPONSOR: Get 20% OF...

266: Activision-Xbox deal APPROVED, PlayStation and Xbox Showcase, Starfield under pressure from 2023-05-20T16:25:25

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 ...

265: Xbox backlash, MGS3, Starfield, Mortal Kombat 1, "Xbox handheld" from 2023-05-13T11:02:17

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! SPONSOR:...

XB2+1 (Ep. 6) Talking Xbox with Iron Lords' King David! from 2023-05-09T19:00:39

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...

264: The State of Xbox, Phil Spencer interviewed, Redfall fallout, Xbox showcase from 2023-05-06T06:39:27

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. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED with che...

263: ABK BLOCKED, Hi-Fi Rush success, Xbox's future from 2023-04-29T16:15:18

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. SPONSOR: Get 20%...

262: Xbox Showcase details, Redfall PR nightmare, PlayStation exclusivities questioned from 2023-04-16T08:05:15

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261: Sony complains, Xbox vs. Square Enix, Xbox at E3, RIP E3 from 2023-04-08T12:41:15

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! DISCOR...

XB2+1 (Ep. 5) Talking Xbox-ABK with @FOSSPatents Florian Mueller! from 2023-03-31T21:30:52

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 e...

260: Xbox ABK deal APPROVED?! Redfall exclusivity, Hellblade 2, Starfield vs. Spider-man 2 from 2023-03-25T12:33:11

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 exclusivit...

259: PS5 Pro and Xbox Series XL?! Sony gets called out, Resident Evil 4, Diablo IV beta from 2023-03-18T14:50:53

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...

258: Starfield delay, regulators vs. reality, Xbox SSD fails from 2023-03-11T11:00:11

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 comme...

XB2+1 (Ep. 4) Talking Xbox with SPAWNWAVE! from 2023-03-07T21:00

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 ...

257: Microsoft to SELL Xbox?! Xbox Activision deal approval?! PlayStation's BIG LOSS?! STARFIELD?! from 2023-03-04T08:55:03

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 a...

256: Xbox&Nintendo Deal, Xbox Activision Event, Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield Direct from 2023-02-25T10:29:53

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...

255: Xbox Game Pass 'cannibalization,' Xbox dying but also a monopoly, Wild Hearts, Hogwarts Legacy from 2023-02-18T14:13:48

Join Jez and Rand for another fun-filled Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Pass "cannibalizing" sales, the latest FUD around the Activision deal, we talk Hogwarts Legacy thoughts an...

254: Xbox vs. CMA, Hogwarts Legacy, Ubisoft+ coming? from 2023-02-11T12:48

Rand and Jez gear up for another epic Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the latest revolving around the UK CMA regulatory board and Microsoft's Activision acquisition, we talk Fable and Compu...

XB2+1 (ep. 3): Talking Xbox with JEFF GRUBB! from 2023-02-07T18:00

Jez and Rand catch up with Giantbomb's legendary Jeff Grubb to talk all things Xbox, broadcast initially exclusively on our Patreon last week. In this ep, we talk Halo, Xbox Developer_Direct, among...

253: Xbox E3 plans 'leak,' Redfall controversy, Halo and 343i drama from 2023-02-05T00:15:23

Jez and Rand return with another XB2 Podcast! This week, we discuss Redfall's always-online requirement, the so-called E3 "leak" about Xbox's summer marketing plans, the latest FTC and 343i drama, ...

252: Hi-Fi Rush, Dev_Direct, FTC shenanigans, Starfield LAUNCH DATE?! from 2023-01-29T15:52:41

Jez and Rand drop another Xbox Two! This week, we discuss Hi-Fi Rush, the Xbox Developer_Direct, latest rumors around Starfield, Jim Lyin' Flyin' Ryan heading to Europe, and much more! SPONSOR: Gra...

XB2 #251: Xbox and Microsoft layoffs, 343i mismanagement, Developer_Direct rumors from 2023-01-21T16:35:53

Welcome to another big XB2 podcast show! This week, the Xbox Two team discuss the layoffs at Microsoft, rumors of 343i going "publishing only," fresh rumors for the Developer_Direct, and... sigh......

XB2 #250: Xbox Developer_Direct, Ubisoft problems, Game Pass Family Plan? SCALEBOUND?! from 2023-01-16T10:31:25

Rand and Jez hit episode 250! This week, we discuss the leaked Xbox + Bethesda Developer_Direct showcase, get into Ubisoft's problems and Ubisoft+ hitting Xbox, discuss Game Pass Family Plan potent...

XB2 #249: 2023 predictions, Starfield info, new Xbox Series X bundle, Fable rumors, Xbox showcase? from 2023-01-07T21:25:33

Jez and Rand are back with another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss our 2023 predictions, we talk Starfield rumors and launch window, Redfall details, the Fable "rumors," the latest FTC drama, ...

XB2+1 #2: Talking Xbox with LORD COGNITO! from 2023-01-04T21:00

THE SECOND XBOX TWO PLUS SHOW is HERE, a week after early access via our Patreon! Note: Apologies for the audio issue on my mic on this show, no idea what happened there, I tried to reduce it with ...

XB2 #248: Xbox in 2023, Jim Ryan vs. Xbox Game Pass, Redfall and Starfield launch date from 2023-01-02T16:31:23

HAPPY NEW YEAR. Jez and Rand are BACK with 2023's FIRST Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Xbox's future into 2023 and beyond, talk Starfield and Redfall launch windows, we discuss Jim Ryan's ...

XB2 #247: Xbox Activision vs FTC, Kojima's Xbox game, High on Life, CHEAPER Xbox Game Pass?! from 2022-12-24T13:44:53

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the latest Activision vs. FTC drama, comments from Hideo Kojima on the upcoming Xbox exclusive, the possibility of an ad-suppor...

XB2 #246: Xbox showcase event in Q1 2023? Fable engine "troubles," Xbox battles the FTC from 2022-12-18T14:19

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two SUPERSHOW! This week, we discuss the rumors of an upcoming Xbox showcase event in early 2023, copium, hopium or nopium? We also discuss the so-called "rumo...

XB2 #245: FTC blocks Xbox Activision Deal, Xbox skips The Game Awards, Game Pass and 2023 from 2022-12-10T15:56:57

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, we discuss the FTC's attempts to block the Xbox Activision deal, Xbox's mega no-show at The Game Awards and what that could mean for ...

XB2 #244: Xbox price hike, Microsoft vs. FTC, Callisto Protocol from 2022-12-06T16:47

Join Jez and Rand for this week's Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the Xbox games price hike, Microsoft's support of unions, Callisto Protocol, Activision vs. the FTC, and much more. SPONSOR...

XB2+1 #1: Talking Xbox with COLTEASTWOOD! from 2022-11-29T07:00

Say hi to our first XB2+1 Guest Special show, which will drop once per month! The live show is exclusive to Patreon, with the audio version arriving a little later here for free! Our first-ever gue...

XB2 #243: Xbox vs PlayStation hypocrisy, fresh Xbox Activision Blizzard deal drama, Evil West from 2022-11-27T11:00

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, we discuss Sony and Microsoft's disclosures to regulators and their "reasons" why they want/hate the Activision-Blizzard deal for Xbo...

XB2 #242: God of War Ragnarok thoughts, Xbox Series S sale, The Game Awards, Obsidian on Fallout 5 from 2022-11-19T16:53

Time for another Xbox Two supershow! This week, Jez and Rand discuss Vampire Survivors, Rand gives his thoughts on God of War: Ragnarok, we talk The Game Awards and our favorite titles of 2022, we ...

241: EU "bias" against Microsoft?! Xbox Series X|S hits 2 years old, Gears on Netflix!? from 2022-11-13T11:44

The Xbox Two is back! And this week Rand&Jez will be talking about if the EU has a PlayStation Bias when it comes to the Xbox Activision Blizzard Deal, our thoughts on the 2-year Anniversary of the...

240: New Xbox partnerships, the future of Xbox, Marvel games, Call of Duty MW2 from 2022-11-05T17:27:35

The Xbox Two Podcast is back! And this week Rand&Jez will be talking about the new Xbox partnerships like Eidos working on Fable, Phil Spencer talks the future of Xbox and teasing new hardware, EA ...

239: Xbox Game Pass growth, Xbox dashboard, Xbox price increases, HICCUPS from 2022-10-29T15:39

Jez and Rand go LIVE for another XB2 SUPER SHOW! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Pass' growth and financials, the new Xbox dashboard, and also the possibility of Xbox price increases. Jez also gets...

238: PlayStation blocking Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series S criticisms, Xbox updates from 2022-10-22T16:44:10

Jez and Rand are back with another week of epic Xbox news! This week, we discuss the latest drama revolving around the CMA and the Xbox + Activision acquisition, we discuss PlayStation blocking Xbo...

237: Xbox vs. the CMA, Game Pass revenue, new Xbox hardware? from 2022-10-15T19:00:53

Jez and Rand are back with another Xbox Two supershow. This week, we discuss the very strange rulings from the UK CMA competition's regulator, explore Xbox Game Pass' revenue, discuss Scorn and Ove...

236: Brazil approves Xbox's Activision deal, Overwatch 2 launch woes, PlayStation games hit PC day and date from 2022-10-08T16:39:55

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235: Xbox heads to regulators for Activision, Google Stadia is DEAD, and fresh Halo Infinite rumors from 2022-10-01T12:31:55

Jez and Rand are back for another week of Xbox shenanigans! This week, we discuss the Xbox and Activision deal and fresh regulatory "concerns," rumors of a MASSIVE change within Halo Infinite, rumo...

234: Xbox bites at PlayStation, GTA 6 leaks, 2023 roadmap, Xbox 'Handheld'?! from 2022-09-24T06:28:55

SUPPORT US at PATREON.COM/XB2 and listen AD FREE! It's another spicy week of Xbox news, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella taking a swipe at PlayStation in an interview. We also discuss Deathloop, D...

233: PlayStation attacks Xbox Activision deal, Phil Spencer @ the Tokyo Game Show, Xbox Two PATREON?! from 2022-09-17T03:31:39

This week, we announced the launch of the XBOX TWO PATREON! If you want to get access to cool perks, and an exclusive community-oriented live show for supporters, please head over to http://patreon...

232: Bonnie Ross leaves Halo behind, new Xbox dashboard, PlayStation's Activision-Blizzard complaints from 2022-09-13T12:06:16

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox news, a little later than usual! This week, we discuss Jim Ryan and Phil Spencer's public spat over the Activision-Blizzard deal for Xbox, we discuss the ...

231: Halo Infinite DISAPPOINTMENT, Activision deal DRAMA, Call of Duty on Xbox GAME PASS?! from 2022-09-03T19:52:03

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast supershow! This week, we discuss the drama revolving around Halo Infinite and YET MORE delays. We discuss the UK CMA getting into it with the Activ...

230: PlayStation PRICE HIKE drama, Gamescom previews, Phil Spencer media interview from 2022-08-28T11:37:55

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two Podcast show! This week, we discuss Phil Spencer's comments to Bloomberg, we talk Gamescom games such as Lies of P, Callisto Protocol, Pentiment, and more, an...

229: Death Stranding on Xbox Game Pass for PC, upcoming games, Embracer buys LORD of the RINGS? from 2022-08-20T13:21:53

Jez and Rand once again discuss another interesting week in Xbox news. Over on the PC side, Xbox has pulled something of a coup by getting PlayStation console exclusive Death Stranding into PC Game...

228: Xbox SAVAGES PlayStation, Sony's anti-Xbox Game Pass payments, Cult of the Lamb is awesome from 2022-08-13T16:00

Jez and Rand are back for another epic Xbox Two podcast supershow! This week, we get into more details of the big Brazilian regulator hearings between Xbox and PlayStation, where it was revealed th...

227: PlayStation vs. Xbox fight over Activision deal, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, ranking Xbox studios from 2022-08-10T07:37:46

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...

227: PlayStation vs. Xbox over Activision deal, Xbox Game Pass Family Plan, ranking Xbox studios from 2022-08-06T05:37:45

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...

226: Xbox hits revenue records, recession looms, Xbox marketing woes, FTC gets aggressive from 2022-07-31T00:01:08

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 ...

225: Microsoft and NETFLIX? Xbox gets Discord, As Dusk Falls is... good? from 2022-07-24T16:52:15

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 discu...

224: Xbox Games with Gold vs. Xbox Game Pass "Lite," Ubisoft "pulls" digital games, binge watching vs. weekly episodes?! from 2022-07-12T06:16:45

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...

223: Xbox Activision acquisition update, Xbox in Japan, Xbox handheld device? from 2022-07-02T11:46:39

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 S...

222: Xbox&Bethesda showcase REVIEW, Starfield HATE? Final Fantasy 7 Remake for Xbox, and more from 2022-06-18T09:05:15

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 bo...

221: REACTION — Xbox&Bethesda Game Showcase 2022, Kojima, Starfield, Persona! from 2022-06-14T06:33:09

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...

220: The Future of Xbox, Xbox&Bethesda Showcase, Summer Games Fest from 2022-06-11T16:27:13

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 favorit...

219: Xbox&Bethesda Showcase PREDICTIONS, Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4, and more! from 2022-06-04T14:17:52

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 Resi...

218: New mid-gen "Xbox consoles," Xbox "Keystone," Xbox and super hero games from 2022-05-28T10:49:32

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...

217: Xbox growth in Japan, Activision deal moves ahead, Gears of War collection, Xbox "E3" show from 2022-05-21T05:32:46

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 ...

216: Starfield and Redfall DELAYED, Xbox + Bethesda expectations, Xbox's big problems from 2022-05-14T14:17:58

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 proble...

215: Xbox cloud goes BIG, Embracer Group, Halo Infinite problems, Xbox Bethesda showcase from 2022-05-07T14:19:30

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...

214: Xbox&Bethesda Games Showcase, Xbox beefy financials, Xbox Activision-Blizzard update from 2022-04-30T19:53:34

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...

213: Xbox Series X|S breaks sales records, Halo Infinite's problems and battle royale, Xbox "E3" showcase from 2022-04-26T15:23

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 ca...

212: Xbox Series X|S new chips, Halo Infinite partnership, Xbox sales success from 2022-04-16T17:06:01

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 ...

211: Xbox Game Pass UPGRADE, E3 2022 cancelled, PlayStation Plus revamped, Microsoft 'too hands off' from 2022-04-02T18:55:16

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 ...

Xbox Game Pass UPGRADE, E3 2022 cancelled, PlayStation Plus revamped, Microsoft 'too hands off' from 2022-04-02T18:55:16

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 ...

210: Halo TV show, PlayStation's "Game Pass" killer, Xbox @ GDC from 2022-03-27T18:01:18

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. 

209: Starfield details revealed, Initiative and Moon Studios reports, GT7 and microtransactions from 2022-03-20T15:45:22

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 St...

207: New Xbox event on the way? Xbox #1 on Metacritic, PlayStation "is doomed" comments from 2022-03-12T17:03:03

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...

208: New Xbox event on the way? Xbox #1 on Metacritic, PlayStation "is doomed" comments from 2022-03-12T17:03:03

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...

207: New Xbox events, Halo Infinite updates, Elden Ring Sales, Xbox Game Pass' long game from 2022-03-06T13:50:50

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 e...

206: New Xbox Series X games leak, Elden Ring, no 2023 Call of Duty, Street Fighter 6 for Xbox? from 2022-02-27T16:21:52

Rand and Jez discuss this week's Xbox news! We talk Fallout "New Vegas 2" rumors, alongside the surprising delay of 2023's Call of Duty, and the reveal of Street Fighter 6, will it hit Xbox or nah?...

205: Xbox talks Call of Duty exclusivity and app store rules, Scalebound REVIVED? from 2022-02-12T15:14:06

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 ...

204: Xbox's "monopoly" (lol), Sony buys Bungie, Dying Light 2 impressions from 2022-02-05T11:40:18

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 impres...

203: Activision aftermath, more Xbox games revealed, Xbox games hit big numbers from 2022-01-29T08:07:15

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 re...

202: Xbox / Activision Blizzard fallout, Phil Spencer comments on Call of Duty, PlayStation responds from 2022-01-22T01:11:14

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, PlayStati...

201: SPECIAL | Xbox buys ACTIVISION-BLIZZARD for $70 BILLION DOLLARS? from 2022-01-19T00:26:43

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200: Xbox surprising sales, Ubisoft+, Killer Instinct, game delays, Xbox One says byebye from 2022-01-15T16:54:22

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199: Xbox 2022 plans, Xbox 2021 recap (with Colt and Dealer) from 2021-12-31T08:14:59

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.&nbs...

198: Xbox in 2022, Splinter Cell returns, Xbox Series S dominates?! from 2021-12-21T03:00:42

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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197: Xbox's incredible 2021, Hellblade 2, The Game Awards, Halo Infinite reviews from 2021-12-12T17:37:46

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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Q&A 1: Xbox game recommendations, most anticipated future Xbox titles from 2021-12-07T14:17:46

Welcome to our first Q&A episode! If you visit TheXboxTwo.com, you can leave a voice message for Rand and myself, which we'll collect together and answer via a mini-podcast feed exclusive sh...

196: Xbox @ The Game Awards, Xbox handheld, PlayStation Game Pass?! from 2021-12-05T16:14:09

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Halo Infinite multiplayer, Xbox in 2022, Dragon Age 4, Xbox wins Black Friday? from 2021-11-28T23:46:27

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Join Jez and Rand for another fun-filled Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Halo...

195: Halo Infinite multiplayer, Xbox in 2022, Dragon Age 4, Xbox wins Black Friday? from 2021-11-28T23:46:27

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Join Jez and Rand for another fun-filled Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Halo Inf...

Halo Infinite multiplayer and campaign preview, Battlefield 2042, The Game Awards from 2021-11-20T18:29:54

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Jez and Rand tackle another week of Xbox news! This week, we discuss the Xbox 20t...

194: Halo Infinite multiplayer and campaign preview, Battlefield 2042, The Game Awards from 2021-11-20T18:29:54

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Jez and Rand tackle another week of Xbox news! This week, we discuss the Xbox 20th an...

Xbox 20th anniversary, Halo Infinite rumors, Project Midnight from Compulsion from 2021-11-13T15:27:30

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193: Xbox 20th anniversary, Halo Infinite rumors, Project Midnight from Compulsion from 2021-11-12T10:00

This week, we discuss rumors about Halo Infinite dropping early, we discuss the Xbox 20th anniversary showcase, we talk Battlefield 2042, as well as the info about Project Midnight from Compulsi...

Xbox and Sega collab, Halo Infinite campaign, Forza Horizon 5 game of the year? from 2021-11-06T10:28:23

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Rand and Jez catch up for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discu...

192: Xbox and Sega collab, Halo Infinite campaign, Forza Horizon 5 game of the year? from 2021-11-06T10:28:23

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Rand and Jez catch up for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss H...

Xbox Game Pass 'missed targets,' Project Shaolin, Xbox hits 20 from 2021-10-24T12:40:07

Rand and Jez catch up on another week of Xbox Two goodness! This we, we discuss the news that Xbox Game Pass "missed targets," Project Shaolin rumors, Xbox's 20th anniversary, God of War and oth...

191: Xbox Game Pass 'missed targets,' Project Shaolin, Xbox hits 20 from 2021-10-24T12:40:07

Rand and Jez catch up on another week of Xbox Two goodness! This we, we discuss the news that Xbox Game Pass "missed targets," Project Shaolin rumors, Xbox's 20th anniversary, God of War and oth...

Avowed details, Xbox breaks 100K in Japan, Forza Horizon 5 gameplay preview from 2021-10-17T08:24:56

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190: Avowed details, Xbox breaks 100K in Japan, Forza Horizon 5 gameplay preview from 2021-10-17T08:24:56

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Xbox hits 20, PlayStation cloud strategy shift, Far Cry 6, Twitch hack, and more from 2021-10-09T12:09:57

Rand and Jez talk Xbox in another week of the Xbox Two show! 

This week, we look at comments from PlayStation's Jim Ryan on expanding beyond the console. We hypothesize about what Xb...

Xbox Series X in Japan, Hellblade II at The Game Awards, Xbox Game Pass @ 30 Million? from 2021-10-03T14:43:38

Jez and Rand tackle another week of Xbox news! This week, we talk about Xbox heading out to the Tokyo Game Show, the rumors of Hellblade II appearing at The Game Awards, Xbox Game Pass hitting "...

Halo Infinite multiplaye-rama, Crystal Dynamics x Perfect Dark?! from 2021-09-27T15:00:26

A light week in Xbox news culminates in a big discussion around Halo Infinite multiplayer beta, the meaning of the Crystal Dynamics Perfect Dark partnership, a history lesson with Jez and Rand, ...

New leaked Xbox exclusives, super hero games, new Xbox console upgrades in 2022?! from 2021-09-18T17:15:45

Join Rand and Jez for another fun-filled Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss fresh acquisition rumors, the latest Xbox leaked codenames "Cobalt" and "Indus," super hero games and the PS5 sho...

Xbox @ Tokyo Game Show, PS5 $70 dollar games vs. Smart Delivery, Alan Wake Remastered from 2021-09-05T06:28

Jez and Rand tackle another week of Xbox and gaming news! We discuss Xbox's outing at the Tokyo Game Show, the PlayStation 5 "next-gen upgrade" path vs. Xbox's smart delivery, Alan Wake Remaster...

Xbox @ Gamescom, Halo Infinite 'concerns,' Psychonauts 2 GOTY material? from 2021-08-28T19:35:49

Rand and Jez strike up the podcast machine for another weekly Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Gamescom, Halo Infinite news and concerns over its launch state, Psychonauts 2 and the future o...

Halo Infinite co-op DELAYED, Xbox Game Pass "hurt" Outriders sales? Quake and exclusivity. from 2021-08-21T14:22:39

Rand and Jez discuss another big week in Xbox news! 

This week, we tackle the big news that Halo Infinite will launch without any form of co-op or its Forge features. We discuss the ...

Phil Spencer talks Xbox strategy, HADES on Xbox, Blue Box scam 'Abandoned' from 2021-08-15T05:22:34

Rand and Jez discuss another week in gaming in the latest Xbox Two show! This week, we tackle clickbait around Phil Spencer's comments on having a different strategy to Nintendo and Sony, we tal...

Xbox Game Pass numbers, Back 4 Blood, EA 'not enough credit' claim, new Xbox event from 2021-08-07T05:45:11

Rand and Jez discuss a pretty slow week in Xbox news! EA claims they don't get enough credit for how they work with acquired studios, we discuss Back 4 Blood, Xbox Game Pass numbers and success,...

Xbox selling faster than ever, Halo Infinite, The Ascent, game delays from 2021-08-01T08:22:33

Rand and Jez suit up for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the Xbox Series X|S sales figures, the big Halo Infinite preview, thoughts on The Ascent and Xbox Game Pass "quality," 20...

Psychonauts 2 and Death's Door, Dead Space, is EA turning good? Activision Blizzard lawsuit from 2021-07-26T05:49:25

Rand and Jez tackle this week's big Xbox and gaming news! We share our impressions of Psychonauts 2 and Death's Door, we discuss EA Play, Dead Space, and the idea that EA is turning over a new l...

Xbox making "risky" exclusives, Valve's Steam Deck, "easy mode" in games, and more from 2021-07-17T18:45:56

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Phil Spencer's recent comments to the media about building "risky" narrative games, Valve's handheld Steam Deck surprise, "e...

New Xbox acquisition rumors, Nintendo Switch OLED, PlayStation new studios, and the Kardashians (??!!) from 2021-07-10T13:17:33

Join Jez and Rand for episode 177 of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the latest Xbox acquisition rumors, the Switch OLED and the state of Nintendo, PlayStation acquisitions, and the ...

Hellblade II, Bethesda's Pete Hines addresses PlayStation fans, Xbox E3 2021 period best EVER? from 2021-06-20T11:30:54

Join Rand and guests for a post E3 analysis showcase! With Jez taken ill, Rand is joined by various Xbox community guests to talk all things Xbox E3, along with the post-E3 show featuring Parris...

Xbox WINS E3 2021, Starfield, Halo Infinite, and all the games hitting Game Pass from 2021-06-16T07:38:41

Rand and Jez gear up for a unique Tuesday show of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, again, it's all about E3! Xbox's blockbuster showcase gave us a glimpse at the future of the platform, and we d...

Xbox Bethesda E3 2021 HUGE PREVIEW, Microsoft ALL IN On Gaming, Banjo, rumors, Battlefield 2042 from 2021-06-12T05:52:26

🍤 Join Jez, Rand, and a range of guests for this week's special E3 2021 show preview! We're joined by Iron Lords Podcast' Lord Cognito, XboxERA's Shpeshal Nick, the one and only Timdog, and You...

Xbox E3 2021 big rumors, more studio acquisitions? Mayo on fries?! from 2021-06-08T05:47:40

Jez and Rand get into another week's worth of Xbox news, ahead of the big E3 2021 event on June 13! This week, we discuss rumors about studio acquisitions, we talk announcements at the E3 show i...

Xbox + Bethesda @ E3, Xbox and DRM, Xbox's marketing choices from 2021-05-29T12:53:42

Jez and Rand discuss another week of Xbox news! This week, we discuss Xbox and Bethesda at E3, Xbox's internet DRM check, Xbox's marketing practices, click bait and divisive journalism, and much...

Starfield, Xbox playing dirty, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, E3 2021 from 2021-05-23T14:17:25

Jez and Rand discuss another week in Xbox news! This week, we gush over Mass Effect Legendary Edition and get nostalgic about how games were better back in the good ol' days. We discuss Starfiel...

Xbox's 'mind blowing' IP, Omen from Arkane, The Coalition's future, 20 years of Xbox from 2021-05-16T11:31:35

Jez and Rand discuss another week's worth of Xbox news! This week, we discuss Project Omen rumors from Arkane Studios, Xbox exec teasing "mind blowing" new IP. E3 2021 possibilities, Coalition m...

New Xbox Series X exclusives, Starfield for 2021? Xbox Game Pass "concerns," Epic vs Apple from 2021-05-08T20:07:20

Join Rand and Jez for another ep of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Resident Evil Village, the latest Xbox rumors, Starfield's potential 2021 launch date, Xbox Game Pass profit "conc...

Xbox Game Pass subscriber growth, Resident Evil Village contract drama, Metal Gear Solid rumors from 2021-04-25T07:15:44

Rand and Jez get together for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox subscriber growth figures, Resident Evil Village's PlayStation marketing contract and what it means for Xbox, ...

Xbox + Square Enix? The big Xbox rumor mill, Xbox exclusives getting delayed? from 2021-04-17T07:03:35

Are Xbox exclusives being delayed? Will Xbox buy Square Enix? What the hell is that 🌀 emoji? Jez and Rand dissect the week's big Xbox news for fun, and we're inviting you along for the ride!&nb...

Xbox to work with Kojima? Xbox returns to E3 and the future of Xbox Global Publishing games from 2021-04-11T18:39:58

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss rumors of Xbox going to work with Hideo Kojima of Metal Gear Solid fame, Xbox Global Publishing's future, Xbox's return to E...

Xbox Game Pass HUGE week, Outriders problems, Xbox Series X fridge, and more! from 2021-04-03T13:03:43

Jez and Rand discuss another week of big Xbox news. This week we talk Xbox Game Pass' future, Outriders' ongoing server problems, Alan Wake 2, Xbox's emphasis on backward compatibility vs. Sony ...

Xbox to buy DISCORD? ID@Xbox showcase, Xbox Live becomes Xbox network? from 2021-03-28T08:31:59

Jez and Rand tackle another week's Xbox news! This week, we talk about the big rumored Discord acquisition, the big Twitch/ID@Xbox indie showcase, and Microsoft's "de-branding" of Xbox Live to X...

Xbox ID@Xbox March event, huge week for Game Pass, Persona for Xbox? from 2021-03-20T18:32:16

This week, Jez and Rand tackle the latest rumors, confirming the ID@Xbox March 26 event, all the big news for Xbox Game Pass, and those pesky whispers about Persona hitting Xbox in the future.&n...

The Big Bethesda Episode: The future of Xbox, Game Pass, Elder Scrolls etc. go exclusive from 2021-03-14T16:07:28

It finally happened! Microsoft and Bethesda joined forces, bringing twenty games to Xbox Game Pass, setting up for a future where Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, and many others go exclusive to Xb...

Xbox March event? PlayStation games hitting Windows PC, Xbox Game Studios quality argument from 2021-02-27T17:58:36

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss rumors of an Xbox news event in March, PlayStation games hitting PC in greater volume, and whether or not Xbox Game Studios ...

Xbox Series X upgrade boost, new Xbox Wireless Headset, Nintendo Direct, Bethesda event? from 2021-02-21T14:03:34

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, Rand and Jez argue about Nintendo Direct, we talk about the Bethesda deal and the possibility of an event, the new Xbox Wireless Headse...

Halo Infinite NOT coming to other platforms, Bethesda and the "Vault," Anthem's fate, Final Fantasy on Xbox? from 2021-02-13T16:43:02

Rand and Jez kick off another weekly Xbox Two show! On this week's episode, Jez and Rand talk about Little Nightmares 2, the future of Anthem being decided, Final Fantasy and Square Enix's suppo...

New Xbox acquisitions and studios? Gearbox and market consolidation, PS5 exclusive hits Xbox from 2021-02-06T19:22:31

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the "death" of Google Stadia and the future of game streaming, Gearbox joining Embracer Group, and what that might mean for fut...

Xbox Live Gold drama, Xbox free to play games become truly free from 2021-01-24T13:16:38

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the drama surrounding Xbox Live Gold, and the fact-free to play games have now gone truly free. From Jez: "Apologies for som...

Xbox nabs Indiana Jones? Star Wars drops EA, big tech hunts game studios from 2021-01-18T09:42:24

Rand and Jez gear up for another 2021 Xbox Two podcast show! This week, we discuss the new LucasFilm Games division, and the possibility that Machine Games' Indiana Jones goes exclusive (or not)...

Xbox Series X 2021 surprises, 2021 games, Phil Spencer looks to the future from 2021-01-09T16:51:07

Jez and Rand drop the first Xbox Two podcast of 2021! This week, we discuss what Xbox will look like in 2021, react to Phil Spencer's comments on future plans comments, and much more. 

Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco, Perfect Dark details, Halo Infinite update, onwards to 2021! from 2020-12-23T01:19:12

Join Jez and Rand for the last Xbox Two podcast of 2020! This week, we discuss all the topics we missed while Rand was a bit ill, across The Game Awards, Perfect Dark's reveal and subsequent gam...

Xbox Series X performance update, PS5 impressions, Forza Horizon 5 in 2020? from 2020-12-06T23:29:27

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss more of Rand's PlayStation 5 impressions, Perfect Dark / The Initiative game rumors, Microsoft acquires Smash.GG, Xbox Series X...

Xbox Series X, PS5 power comparisons, Bethesda and exclusivity, The Game Awards nominees from 2020-11-21T18:26:40

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox Series X vs. PS5 power disparity comparisons, Bethesda game exclusivity, Game Awards nominees, and much more! 

Xbox Series X/S "biggest launch," more Xbox game studios, PS5 impressions from 2020-11-14T13:35:01

It's launch week! Rand and Jez tackle this week's big next-gen questions, along with Rand's initial PS5 impressions, Microsoft's march to grab more Xbox game studios, and much more. 

Xbox Series X/S reviews, launch line-up woes, Xbox to buy Japanese studios?! from 2020-11-09T23:24:47

This week, Jez and Rand discuss their final Xbox Series X impressions, reactions to the Xbox Series S, the launch line-up and whether it actually matters, and the rumors of Xbox buying up Japane...

Xbox Series X unboxing, Full RDNA2, Halo Infinite, Cyberpunk 2077 delayed from 2020-10-31T17:29:34

Jez and Rand are back for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk Xbox Series X unboxing videos, what full RDNA2 means for Xbox, Halo Infinite problems, and Cyberpunk 2077 getting delayed, and...

Hands-on with Xbox Series X, Phil Spencer on Bethesda Xbox exclusives and Halo Infinite from 2020-10-18T12:02:08

Rand and Jez tackle this week's big Xbox topics in another episode of the Xbox Two! We talk hands-on impressions with the Xbox Series X, Bethesda games maybe going exclusive, Halo Infinite launc...

Xbox Series X "overheating" drama, PS5 teardown and back compat, Xbox "Power your Dreams" ad from 2020-10-10T07:06:30

Join Jez and Rand for yet another Xbox Two Podcast show! This week, we discuss the new Xbox ad "Power your Dreams," the fake news over the Xbox Series X overheating, and the PlayStation 5 teardown,...

Xbox Series X hands-on impressions, Xbox vs. PS5, Starfield in 2021? from 2020-10-03T08:20:16

Rand and Jez discuss all the biggest gaming news of the week! Jez walks through our first hands-on impressions with the Xbox Series X, we talk Starfield leaks and rumors, and much, much more. --- ...

Xbox BUYS BETHESDA, and more?! Xbox Series S/X preorders, Bethesda games to PS5 or nah? from 2020-09-26T18:26:26

Rand and Jez tackle the biggest megaton of the year, with Microsoft buying up Bethesda and Zenimax Media itself. We also talk about our Xbox Series X/S preorder experiences, and whether or not DOOM...

Xbox Series X|S preorders, PS5 event and Jim Ryan lies, next-gen begins from 2020-09-19T11:05:50

Rand and Jez go in on this week's gaming news, including the PS5 event and the strange aftermath, the Xbox Series X|S preorders, games we've been playing, and much more. --- Send in a voice mess...

Xbox Series S REVEALED, Xbox Series S|X launch date and price, EA going to Game Pass from 2020-09-12T11:22:23

Jez and Rand discuss one of the biggest news blowouts of the year, with the Xbox Series S "Lockhart" finally revealed, the price and launch date of both systems finally here, EA joining Xbox Game P...

Xbox Series X September "event"? Marvel Avengers, Xbox Series S leaks AGAIN from 2020-09-07T11:07:41

Jez and Rand talk the latest Xbox news once again! We talk about rumors of the Xbox Series X price reveal event in September, Marvel Avengers game, Xbox Series S "Lockhart" leaks AGAIN, and much mo...

Xbox Series X, PS5 preorders, Halo Infinite drama, Perfect Dark, Wasteland 3 from 2020-08-30T06:42:21

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk Xbox Series X gameplay and marketing, the continued lack of preordering, Halo Infinite drama, Perfect Dark rumors, Wasteland 3, and m...

Xbox Series X price, Halo Infinite "issues," Battletoads review scores, Control next-gen upgrade from 2020-08-22T16:27:10

Join Rand and Jez for another epic Xbox Two podcast show. This week, we look rumors of a $599 Xbox Series X, rumors of dev problems at 343 Industries on Halo Infinite, Battletoads' review scores, p...

Xbox Series S leaked, Halo Infinite delayed, Xbox Series X priced? from 2020-08-16T19:25:09

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox Series S leaked controller, Halo Infinite's 2021 delay, the possibility of the Xbox Series X's price, and much more. ---...

Xbox Series X, Series S "Lockhart," Apple blocks xCloud, Xbox Live Gold going free? TikTok?! from 2020-08-08T08:00:11

Join Jez and Rand for another big Xbox Two show! This week, we look at rumors of Xbox Series S "Lockhart" launching without a controller, Apple's anti-competitive behavior towards Project xCloud, X...

Xbox Series X August event? Halo Infinite multiplayer goes free, WB Games from 2020-08-01T08:43:45

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about the Xbox Series X launch event, Halo Infinite's multiplayer going free, the logistics of WB Games acquisition, Grounded, and ...

Xbox Games Showcase review, Halo Infinite, Avowed, Fable, and more from 2020-07-26T17:37:52

Jez and Rand give their verdict on the big Xbox July 2020 Showcase, all of the games, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Support this podcast: Listen

Xbox July games showcase countdown, Xbox Live Gold going away? Game Pass future and XCloud from 2020-07-18T17:11

This week we countdown some final predictions for the Xbox July games showcase, navigate Discord going down in the middle of the podcast, discuss the future of Xbox Live Gold, and what Xbox Game Pa...

Xbox Series X July Games Showcase teases, Xbox to buy more studios? from 2020-07-12T12:08:54

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss all the latest rumors about the Xbox July Games Showcase, rumors about more studio acquisitions from Microsoft, and the "outrage" ...

Xbox Series X July event dated, Xbox Series S "Lockhart," Fable, Perfect Dark, and more from 2020-07-04T23:43:30

Jez and Rand converge for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox July event, the latest Lockhart rumors, Perfect Dark and Fable "Twitter accounts," and much more. Intro - 0:05 Top...

Phil Spencer talks Xbox Series X and PS5, Mixer dies, and Xbox Lockhart is real from 2020-06-28T17:39:19

This week, we discuss Phil Spencer's comments on next-gen consoles and the July event, the death of Mixer, mounting Lockhart evidence, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....

Xbox Series X price rumors, EA Play event, PS5 updates, and the July Xbox event from 2020-06-21T22:58:24

Join Jez and Rand for an extra looooooooooong Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the latest console industry rumors, EA's "Play" event, the July Xbox showcase, and much, much, much more! --- ...

Reacting to the PlayStation 5 June event, and discussing Xbox's July event from 2020-06-14T16:58:53

This week, Rand and Jez discuss the PlayStation 5 blowout in June, and what it means for Microsoft's efforts in July's Xbox Series X gameplay showcase. --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho...

New Xbox Store, Xbox Series X updates, PS5 reveal event, Xbox Game Pass from 2020-06-06T20:23:25

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox Store and the upcoming Xbox Series X UI, the PlayStation 5 reveal event delay, and much, much more. --- Send in a vo...

Xbox Series X compatibility, PS5 showcase on June 4th, is Minecraft Dungeons good? from 2020-05-30T20:34:01

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two! This week, we talk Xbox Series X backward compatibility, whether Xbox should be worried about the PS5 event in June, and much, much more. --- Send in a vo...

Xbox Series X Showcase post-mortem, PS5 Unreal Engine 5 demo and shifting narratives from 2020-05-16T20:56:46

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we discuss the fallout from the Xbox Series X "Gameplay" showcase, the PlayStation 5 UE5 demo and Ghost of Tsushima reveal, and what Microso...

Reacting to the May 7th 'Inside Xbox' Xbox Series X Showcase Event from 2020-05-09T09:05:21

Jez and Rand react to the May 7 "Inside Xbox" Xbox Series X gameplay showcase event, including all the games, and whether or not or was overhyped. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...

Xbox Series X gameplay event, Xbox Game Pass 10 million subs, and more from 2020-05-03T16:17:28

Jez and Rand talk the Xbox Series X gameplay event, Xbox Game Pass hitting 10 million subs and other financials, Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Gears Tactics, and much more! --- Send in a voice m...

Xbox Series X to get digital events? next-gen console pricing, Resident Evil 4 remake from 2020-04-18T18:14:31

Join Jez and Rand for another slightly drunken Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox Series X potential digital events and what could be shown, next-gen pricing and potential supply limitation...

Xbox Series X upcoming game reveals? PS5 DualSense controller, Xbox SmartDelivery, and more! from 2020-04-11T15:51:46

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss upcoming Xbox Series X games, PS5's DualSense controller vs. the Xbox Series X controller, Xbox's SmartDelivery and whether game...

Phil Spencer talks Xbox Series X vs. PS5, game delays, PS5 having issues? from 2020-04-04T15:37:20

**Apologies for the messy intro!** Jez and Rand talk Xbox again on the weekly Xbox Two show! This time, we discuss games being delayed due to the virus-that-shall-not-be-named, "rumors" of PS5 ha...

Xbox Series X misinformation, next-gen game delays, Xbox Series X code stolen? from 2020-03-28T15:18:57

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast show! This week, we discuss the huge amounts of Xbox Series X misinformation flying around, the possibility of next-gen game delays, tons of games w...

Xbox Series X vs. PS5 FULL BLOWOUT, NVMe speeds, next-gen features, DOOM Eternal from 2020-03-19T10:32:10

The Xbox Series X goes head to head with PS5! Finally, we have the full specs of both consoles, and we discuss what it all means for next-gen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thex...

E3 2020 cancelled, Xbox digital event, Horizon Zero Dawn hits PC, Ori and the Will of the Wisps from 2020-03-12T15:25:24

Rand and Jez discuss the big E3 2020 cancellation, Microsoft's upcoming digital event, HZD and other games hitting PC, and much, much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexbox...

GDC postponed, E3 next?! Final Fantasy VII and Ori 2, Xbox Series X marketing, and fake leaks from 2020-03-05T11:15:48

This week, Jez and Rand tackle the dreaded virus-that-shall-not-be-named sweeping the games industry, the deluge of "leaks" hitting the airwaves, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ori and the Will of the W...

HUGE Xbox Series X specs drop, Coronavirus affects shows, Xbox smart delivery from 2020-02-27T05:03:54

Rand and Jez lay down another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the massive Xbox Series X specs drop, Sony and others sidestepping tradeshows due to Coronavirus, Xbox Series X's smart deliv...

Xbox Series X vs. PS5 price, Phil Spencer on Xbox competition, Rod leaves Gears of War from 2020-02-16T13:41:46

Jez and Rand discuss the Xbox Series X and PS5 price, Bloomberg's PS5 "woes" report, Phil Spencer on Xbox competition, what Rod Fergusson leaving means for Gears of War, and much more. --- Send ...

Xbox Series X SSD speeds, Switch beats Xbox, The Initiative and Perfect Dark? from 2020-02-02T03:10:50

This week we discuss new Xbox Series X hardware rumors, Nintendo's massive resurgence, The Initiative and a possible Perfect Dark reboot, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anch...

Xbox Series X "no exclusives," Horizon Zero Dawn goes to PC, is E3 still important? from 2020-01-16T23:56:02

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two Podcast show! This week, we talk about the whole "drama" revolving around Xbox Series X games also coming to Xbox One, Horizon Zero Dawn heading to PC (while ...

Xbox Series X SoC and ports, PS5 logo "drama," Batman teased (again), and more from 2020-01-10T01:09:24

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk PS5 logo drama, Xbox Series X SoC and ports revealed, even MORE Batman teasing from Warner Bros, our most anticipated 2020 games, and...

Xbox Series X "AAA" games, PS5 at CES 2020, is Bethesda for Sale? from 2020-01-03T01:26:12

The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week the guys will be talking about Mike Ybarra's comments on Xbox Series X massive power and AAA games situation from Xbox Game Studios, PS5 being revealed at...

Xbox Series X revealed, PS5 and Xbox Series X launch lineups, game of the decade from 2019-12-28T00:58:16

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox Series X reveal, the PS5 vs. Xbox Series X head to head, upcoming games, and our game(s) of the decade. --- Send in a ...

Xbox Scarlett power, MLB The Show on Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 to Xbox Game Pass? from 2019-12-13T01:10:42

The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week the guys will be talking about Xbox Scarlett: Xbox Anaconda and Xbox Lockhart INSANE Power, PlayStation putting MLB The Show on Xbox consoles, our predict...

Xbox Lockhart and Anaconda, Phil Spencer says no to VR, Rand plays Pokemon (LOL) from 2019-12-06T01:28:37

The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week we talk about Xbox Lockhart returning from the "dead," Phil Spencer's comments about VR, Rand's thoughts on Pokemon (LOL), and much, much, much more! ---...

Project xCloud "exclusives," The Game Awards "controversy," Google Stadia "launch" from 2019-11-24T13:23:47

The Xbox Two podcast is back and this week Rand and Jez will be talking about Xbox Scarlett, Project xCloud, The Game Awards controversy, Google Stadia's launch and so much more! --- Send in a v...

Inside Xbox X019 Reactions, Death Stranding, xCloud vs Stadia from 2019-11-17T16:43:42

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss all the epic news coming out of X019, Death Stranding, xCloud vs. Google Stadia, and much more! --- Send in a voice messag...

Xbox Scarlett upgrade via All Access, Death Stranding to PC, Xbox Games with Gold sucks? from 2019-11-01T22:09:17

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Studios' future, Death Stranding hitting PC and review expectations, Xbox Games with Gold having weak games, and much mo...

PS5 to beat Xbox Scarlett? Outer Worlds reaction, game delays, and more from 2019-10-26T21:24:55

It's time for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss rumors of PS5 being more powerful than Scarlett, the positive response to The Outer Worlds, Bethesda, Blizzard, and others screwing up, an...

Mike Ybarra says goodbye, PS5 vs. Scarlett reveals, Blizzard's China problems, and more from 2019-10-18T17:23:40

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! We bid farewell to Xbox CVP Mike Ybarra, discuss the marketing hype train for PS5 and Xbox Scarlett, Blizzard's run-in with the Chinese censors, and m...

Xbox Scarlett rumors, X019 expectations, PlayStation Now, Shawn Layden laid off? from 2019-10-04T12:27:18

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about some wild Xbox Scarlett Kinecty-rumors, PlayStation Now becoming actually... good? Shawn Layden and troubles at Sony, and muc...

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare boycott, The Last Of Us 2, Xbox Game Studios future from 2019-09-27T16:55:59

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about the drama surrounding Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Project xCloud, The Last of Us 2, Xbox Game Studios new IP, and much more. ...

Xbox changing investor info, Gears 5 "sales," Borderlands 3 thoughts from 2019-09-21T13:46:10

Join Jez and Rand for more Xbox and gaming chatter! This week, we talk about Xbox's changing investor info, Gears 5's "sales" and engagement, Borderlands 3 impressions, and much more. --- Send...

Gears 5 Talk, Phil Spencer Plays Xbox Scarlett, Alan Wake in Control from 2019-09-14T22:16:25

Gears 5 Talk, Phil Spencer Plays Xbox Scarlett, Alan Wake in Control by Jez & Rand --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Support this podcast: Listen

Hands-on Gears 5 Campaign Preview Special! from 2019-08-31T08:50:39

This week is all about Gears 5! Join Jez and Rand for a special episode focusing on questions surrounding Gears 5's campaign, following a hands-on preview in Vancouver at The Coalition! :) --- S...

Xbox exclusives to STAY exclusive? Spider-mania, and Xbox mixed messaging from 2019-08-23T14:00:25

Jez and Rand SLAY another podcast this week, discussing such delights as Insomniac joining Sony, Xbox's messaging regarding exclusives, the Spider-man drama, and MUCH more! --- Send in a voice m...

EPISODE 100! Will Xbox go third-party?! Gamescom 2019 expectations, and more! from 2019-08-19T06:21:35

Join Jez and Rand for episode 100 of the Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss PS5 rumors, the possibility of Xbox going third-party publisher, and our Gamescom 2019 expectations. <3 --- Send...

Gears 5 goes gold, Ninja joins Mixer, Xbox single player game future from 2019-08-11T13:23:18

**Note: Apologies for audio hiccups in this episode, due to Google dropping Hangouts Live. We'll improve it for the next!!! Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we discuss Gears ...

Xbox One sales decline, Gears 5, is the console war over? from 2019-07-23T03:13:53

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about the Xbox sales decline in the end-of-year financials, Gears 5 Versus Tech Test and the "controversial" smoking "ban," and the e...

PS5 vs. Scarlett games, Xbox and "hardcore" gamers, Alan Wake and Remedy from 2019-07-04T18:37:27

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about Scarlett's potential games lineup vs. the PS5, whether or not Xbox cares about "hardcore" gamers, Alan Wake reverting back to...

Xbox E3 2019 Review, Xbox Project Scarlett vs PS5, Xbox Lockhart Gone? from 2019-06-21T04:48:52

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we reflect on the ups and downs of Xbox E3 2019, Scarlett's power vs. the PlayStation 5, the "death" of Lockhart, and much more. --- Sen...

Xbox E3 2019 HYPE! Xbox Gamertag changes, 3 New Xbox IP at E3, and more! from 2019-06-06T11:21:31

Join Jez and Rand for another uber fun Xbox E3 show! The last podcast before E3, we look at all the latest rumors, the "14 XGS games" on the way, and some changes coming to Gamertags! --- Send i...

Xbox E3 2019 Preview, all Xbox exclusives going to Steam, Xbox Game Pass for PC from 2019-05-31T11:37:20

Join Jez and Rand for a big E3 pre-show! This week, we talk Xbox games hitting Steam, Xbox Game Pass for PC, and all of our E3 predictions! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexb...

Xbox E3 2019 "Leaks," Sony and Microsoft Partnership, is console gaming niche? from 2019-05-24T00:13:39

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we hear more about E3 "leaks," Sony and Microsoft's big Azure partnership, and Sony's comments on console gaming being "niche." And much mo...

Splinter Cell teaser (trololo), RAGE 2, Gears 5 info, importance of Xbox E3 2019 from 2019-05-16T22:08:49

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss RAGE 2 and Plague Tale: Innocence, as well as the importance of E3, some Splinter Cell trolling, and much more. --- Send in a ...

Borderlands 3 "microtransactions," Xbox and Crytek rumors, next-gen secret sauce? from 2019-05-04T03:33:51

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the Borderlands 3 microtransaction "drama," Crytek and other Xbox purchase "rumors," next-gen consoles "secret sauce" ... the...

Xbox "Anaconda" vs. PS5 power, Xbox's IP dedication, game dev crunch from 2019-04-26T00:06:11

Join Rand and Jez for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk about Xbox "leaks", Xbox Anaconda's power vs. PlayStation 5, Xbox's dedication to its IP, harsh developer working conditions, and ...

Xbox One S All Digital Edition, PS5 officially revealed, Phil Spencer talks E3 2019 from 2019-04-22T21:46:54

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we talk about the new all-digital Xbox One, the PlayStation 5, comments on E3 2019, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

Xbox E3 2019 "leaks," Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Does Sekiro need easy mode? from 2019-04-14T20:23:42

**NOTE: Apologies for the clicking sound on this episode, they should be gone in the next one!!** Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the latest Xbox E3 2019 "leaks,...

Google Stadia streaming: Should Microsoft's Project xCloud be worried? from 2019-03-24T15:58:38

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss Google's Stadia streaming platform, Epic Games vs. The World, streaming in general, and the future of gaming. --- Send in a ...

Halo MCC on PC and Steam, Xbox Live coming to mobile, Project xCloud "demo" from 2019-03-15T16:42:08

Join Jez and Rand for another *almost) weekly Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Halo MCC hitting PC and Steam, Xbox Live coming to mobile devices, Microsoft's Project xCloud hopes, The Divisio...

Xbox hardware isn't going away, Anthem problems, Halo MCC on PC? from 2019-03-09T18:03:14

Jez and Rand discuss Anthem and its nightmare bugs, the future of Xbox hardware and how Project xCloud could affect things, and could Halo MCC really be coming to PC? --- Send in a voice message...

Xbox Game Pass on Switch? Xbox next-gen revealed at E3 2019? Anthem thoughts, and more! from 2019-02-24T16:17:49

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! Could Xbox Game Pass come to Nintendo Switch? Will the next-gen Xbox console hardware be revealed at E3 2019? Is Anthem as bad as people say? And more...

Crackdown 3, Anthem, Metro Exodus, Xbox Game Pass, Xbox First Party Future from 2019-02-17T16:01:25

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Metro Exodus, Far Cry New Dawn, Anthem, and of course, Crackdown 3. We also discuss Xbox Game Pass and what it means for the fut...

Xbox Game Studios, Apex Legends, Xbox games on Nintendo Switch?! from 2019-02-09T12:21:14

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about Apex Legends, Xbox's new cross-platform SDK and what that means for Nintendo Switch and mobile, the Xbox Game Studios rebrand...

Latest Xbox next-gen rumors, Resident Evil 2, EA kills its Star Wars game from 2019-01-28T18:08:31

Join Jez and Rand for another belated Xbox Two show! This week we discuss the latest Xbox next-gen rumors, the monumental awesomeness that is Resident Evil 2, EA murdering its Star Wars project (...

Xbox in 2019, more devs ditch Steam, Bungie ditches Activision, and more! from 2019-01-12T15:30:20

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we talk Randy Pitchford's lawsuit, Bungie quitting Activision, our Christmas gaming experiences, Xbox's 2019 future, devs ditching Steam,...

Next-gen Xbox 'Anaconda' and 'Lockhart,' PS4 games on other devices, wrapping up 2018 from 2018-12-22T00:04:56

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! We begin wrapping up 2018 with more next-gen Xbox rumors, we discuss PlayStation Now and xCloud streaming future, Rand offers his thoughts on Below, a...

The Game Awards, Epic vs. Steam, Xbox Game Pass "on every device"? from 2018-12-14T19:28

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss The Game Awards, the battle between Epic Games and Steam, Xbox Game Pass hitting "every device" and much more! --- Send in a ...

Jez is LATE, Podcast 76, Xbox studios with unlimited budgets? from 2018-12-05T21:01:16

Join Jez and Rand for a buggy 76th podcast episode! This week, we talk Fallout 76 drama, Xbox studios with UNLIMITED budgets, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thex...

PlayStation skips E3 2019, Fallout 76 fall out, discless Xbox One? from 2018-11-24T08:09:23

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss PlayStation quitting E3 2019, Fallout 76 review bombs, Battlefield V, a discless Xbox One, and more! --- Send in a voice messag...

Xbox X018 reactions, Crackdown 3 hands-on impressions, Obsidian and InXile join Xbox from 2018-11-12T21:12:42

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss X018, Microsoft's new studio acquisitions, Crackdown 3, Battlefield V, and much, much more! --- Send in a voice message: https:...

Xbox X018 Overhyped? Red Dead Redemption 2, xCloud mobile controllers, and more! from 2018-11-02T20:39:27

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we gush over Red Dead Redemption 2, discuss Call of Duty Black Ops 4's microtransactions, xCloud's usability on mobile devices, and is XO18 b...

Xbox X018 Predictions, Xbox One X sales figures, Red Dead Redemption 2 devs overworked? from 2018-10-26T18:49

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox One X sales figures, Red Dead Redemption 2's labor controversy, Black Ops 4, X018 predictions, and much more. --- Send in ...

Microsoft vs. Google game streaming, X0 2018 hype, Xbox to buy Obsidian? from 2018-10-12T13:39:59

Join Jez and Rand for another action packed Xbox Two! This week, we discuss Obsidian buyout rumors, xCloud vs. Google game streaming, and X0 2018! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...

Xbox vs Google, Phil Spencer on Crackdown 3, Assassin's Creed Odyssey from 2018-10-09T12:56:03

This week on Xbox Two, we discuss Phil Spencer's update on Crackdown 3, the joy of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Xbox vs. Google game streaming, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...

X0 2018 Xbox event, PlayStation crossplay, Forza Horizon 4, Telltale shutdown from 2018-10-02T21:36:47

Join us for another Xbox Two show! Sorry for the lateness on this one. This week, we predict X0 2018 announcements, Sony's cross-play intervention, Telltale's shutdown, Forza Horizon 4, and much ...

Xbox Scarlett "Secret Sauce," Shadow of the Tomb Raider, CoD: Blackout vs PUBG from 2018-10-02T21:25:03

Join us for another Xbox Two podcast! Sorry for the lateness of uploading this one! This week, we talked about Xbox Scarlett's "secret sauce," Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and much more! --- Sen...

Cross-play drama, Spider-man dominates on PS4, Fable 4, Battlefield V from 2018-09-08T12:51:23

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we discuss Spider-man and the #puddlegate controversy, Xbox's criticism of Sony's cross-play stance, Battlefield V beta, and more. --- S...

Gamescom 2018, Cyberpunk 2077, Xbox All Access, and more from 2018-08-27T14:38:41

Join Jez and Rand for a big Gamescom 2018 special. This week, we talk Cyberpunk 2077, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Xbox All Access, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...

Xbox maybe buying Obsidian, ex-IGN writer plagiarism, Fallout 76 skips Steam from 2018-08-14T12:24:26

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we talk about IGN firing a writer for plagiarism, Fallout 76 skipping Steam, the rise of Discord, rumors of Microsoft buying Obsidian, and mor...

Xbox Scarlett and Xbox game streaming, Pokemon, Forza removes loot boxes, and more from 2018-08-06T17:01:46

Rand and Jez discuss the last two weeks of Xbox news! We talk the "Scarlett" Xbox project, game streaming, Forza's ditching of loot boxes, World of Warcraft, and POKEMON? --- Send in a voice me...

More studios for Xbox, Crackdown 3 on its final stretch, Rand al Floor? from 2018-07-23T12:07:31

Join Jez and Rand for another amazing Xbox Two podcast show! This week we talk about Gamescom and rumors of further studio acquisitions, Crackdown 3's final developmental stretch, and much more. ...

Xbox Game Pass value, Yakuza on Xbox, what are the best Xbox exclusives? from 2018-07-14T13:45:22

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we discuss Yakuza and other Japanese games potentially hitting Xbox, the value of Xbox Game Pass, and our favorite Xbox exclusives. --- S...

Nier Automata love, PlayStation blocks Fallout 76 crossplay, Xbox "Scarlett" in 2019? from 2018-07-09T12:10:02

Join Jez and Rand for another action packed Xbox Two show! This week we talk about Nier Automata, PlayStation blocking Fallout 76 crossplay, the next Xbox console "Scarlett," and much more. --- ...

Xbox is in it to win it, State of Decay 2 hits 3 million players, Halo heads to TV from 2018-07-02T02:43:52

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we discuss State of Decay 2's continued success, Microsoft's push to reach "2 billion" gamers, Halo's TV show, and much more. --- Send i...

Xbox loves Nintendo, State of Decay 2 tops sales charts, Sony hates cross-play? from 2018-06-24T16:27:07

Join Jez and Rand for another weekly Xbox Two podcast supershow! This week we discuss the controversy over Fortnite and crossplay. Nintendo and Xbox's joint-marketing campaign, State of Decay 2 d...

Xbox E3 2018 Review! 5 new studios, TONS of games, Xbox "Scarlett" and more! from 2018-06-17T15:32:54

Join Jez and Rand for another episode of the Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss E3 2018! Microsoft acquired FIVE new studios, revealed tons of games, and more. We also talk about our favorit...

Pre-E3 2018 show! Crackdown 3 delay official, Playground Games to join Xbox? from 2018-06-10T17:54:53

Rand and Jez discuss this week's Xbox One news! We talk E3 2018, the official Crackdown 3 delay, the possibility of Playground Games joining Xbox, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: h...

Xbox E3 2018 wishlist, PUBG vs. Fortnite, Crackdown 3 delayed to 2019? from 2018-06-04T17:11:43

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about the PUBG vs. Fortnite lawsuit, a possible Crackdown 3 delay, and our E3 2018 wishlist. --- Send in a voice message: https://...

Will Xbox multiplayer go free? Battlefield V has WOMEN, PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox One 2 (lol?) from 2018-05-25T22:28:46

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we talk Xbox Live multiplayer paywall, Battlefield V "drama," next gen consoles, more State of Decay 2, and much more! --- Send in a voice...

Jez is LATE, State of Decay 2 impressions, E3 2018, Xbox adaptive controller from 2018-05-19T13:16:58

Welcome to the first Xbox ONE podcast, since Jez was late for like 8 minutes! After that, we discuss BossKey Studios shutdown, the state of State of Decay 2, E3 2018, the Xbox adaptive controller...

A new Xbox "AAAA" game stuido, Walmart E3 game leaks, bad accent impressions from 2018-05-12T12:18:36

Join Jez and Rand for another weekly Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the possible (probable) new Microsoft game studio, the Walmart E3 2018 game leaks, and much more! --- Send in a voice...

Does Xbox need exclusives RIGHT NOW? State of Decay 2 co-op, God of War sales, and... Kinect from 2018-05-07T10:40:27

**Reupload due to epic fail by Jez.** Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we talk about the importance of Xbox exclusives, God of War's epic sales, State of Decay 2's co-op s...

Moving beyond the Xbox One X, God of War and exclusive games, Discord on Xbox from 2018-04-29T00:39:34

Join Jez and Rand for the latest Xbox Two podcast! This week, we talk God of War and exclusive games, what lies in the future for Xbox, and Discord and other services on the way to the console. --...

Xbox E3 "leaks," #GameStruck4, Call of Duty no single player? from 2018-04-21T11:39:15

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we discuss our personal 4 most important games, the rumored E3 Xbox "leaks," Call of Duty ditching its single player mode, and more! --- ...

New Xbox back compat games, Red Dead in 4K, future of Xbox, God of War reviews from 2018-04-13T10:50:51

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss favorite games, Xbox backwards compatibility, Red Dead Redemption in 4K, God of War PS4 reviews, and much much more! --- Sen...

When should the Xbox One "2" launch? Shadow of War loot crates killed, and Xbox One exclusives from 2018-04-07T12:44:19

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss the possible launch window for the next Xbox console, the death of Shadow of War's loot crates, the state of Xbox's exclusive...

Far Cry 5 is AWESOME, No Man's Sky for Xbox, Sea of Thieves' breaks records from 2018-03-30T16:36:27

Join Jez (@JezCorden) and Rand (@Rand_Al_Thor_19) for another Xbox Two podcast! This week we discuss No Man's Sky's intergalactic trip to Xbox, Far Cry 5's awesomeness, and Sea of Thieves' record b...

Sea of Thieves reviews, God of War and "mature" games, Microsoft looks beyond Xbox from 2018-03-24T22:19:27

Join Jez and Rand for another weekly Xbox and gaming podcast! This week we discuss Sea of Thieves' review scores, God of War and the Xbox lineup, and Microsoft's new cloud gaming division. --- S...

Xbox set for biggest E3 EVER? Discussing Xbox/PS4 cross-play, the new Xbox Inside show, and more! from 2018-03-16T15:11:34

Join Jez and Rand for another weekly gaming discussion! This week we talk Xbox/PS4 cross-play drama over Fortnite, Microsoft's E3 plans, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://ancho...

State of Decay 2 price point discussed, Nintendo Switch vs. Xbox, Surviving Mars previewed from 2018-03-11T21:48:46

State of Decay 2 price point discussed, Nintendo Switch vs. Xbox, Surviving Mars previewed by Jez & Rand --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thexboxtwo/message Support this podcast: <...

Sega Visits Microsoft, 360 Games Get X Enhanced, State of Decay 2 price error? from 2018-03-02T19:47:45

Join Jez (@JezCorden) and Rand (@Rand_al_Thor_19) for another weekly Xbox One podcast! This week, we're discussing Sega's visit to Microsoft, more 4K Xbox 360 games on Xbox One, that pesky State of...

Gears of War 5 (or spin off) on the way? Phil Spencer at DICE, new Xbox features coming from 2018-02-23T12:01:33

Jez and Rand discuss the possibilities of Halo, Gears of War, and new ReCore games, Phil Spencer's passionate DICE speech, and Major Nelson's recent Xbox features tease! --- Send in a voice mess...

Xbox E3 floor plan, Sea of Thieves news, next Xbox cloud powered? from 2018-02-18T14:24:13

This week, Rand and Jez discuss the controversy over Microsoft's E3 floor plan size (sigh), a huge amount of new Sea of Thieves info, the rumor of a next-gen, cloud-only Xbox console, and much, muc...