205: Xbox talks Call of Duty exclusivity and app store rules, Scalebound REVIVED?

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 more.  SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF an epic Valari gaming pillow with our code XB2 at http://Valari.gg or https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215 🛌🏻🎮 PATREON: Join us on Patreon to go AD-FREE and get exclusive Q&As and early access to special shows! http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Intro, Superchat tangents 00:40:00 - Forza Motorsport and The Crew Motorfest 01:15:00 - Starfield discourse 01:40:00 - Xbox console sales, Game Pass numbers 01:55:00 - PS State of Play and Titanfall tease 02:20:00 - Immortals of Aveum and dev layoffs 02:30:00 - Unity debacle and iPhone 15 AAA gaming 03:00:00 - Patreon Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Syys 20233h 55min

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 having some kind of "win." We talk Nintendo Switch 2 rumors, PC gaming handhelds, and also Xbox's Tokyo Game Show potential announcements. SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF an epic Valari gaming pillow with our code XB2 at http://Valari.gg or https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215 🛌🏻🎮 PATREON: Go ad-free on PATREON, with guaranteed Q&A sessions, and more. http://patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro. 00:20:00 - Starfield discourse, PS+ Price increase dichotomy. 00:40:00 - Baldur's Gate 3 vs Starfield, Jez's thoughts on Starfield. 02:10:00 - Starfield breaking records. Nintendo Switch 2 at Gamescom. 02:35:00 - Xbox at TGS, Indiana Jones and Redfall, Xbox September Update, studio closures. 02:50:00 - Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Syys 20233h 51min

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, will hopefully be back up to speed on Friday.  SPONSOR: Grab the INCREDIBLE Valari gaming pillow 20% OFF with our link and code XB2: https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215 PATREON: Go ad-free with our epic Patreon, get bonus shows early, guarantee Q&A, and more: http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - INTRO. 00:07:00 - Starfield discussion. 01:28:00 - Starfield reviews. 02:27:10 - PS Plus price increased. 03:08:25 - Parris joins the show. 03:35:10 - Next big Xbox game? State of Redfall. 04:00:00 - Surprise at TGA and multiple show speculation. 04:06:00 - Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Syys 20234h 35min

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 round of Xbox Series S "FUD" and the on-going negativity orbiting Starfield and its leaks. We also discuss Phil Spencer's interview with IGN, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2 | Razors, boxers, beard products, and much more! PATREON: Get extra podcasts, early access, and our guaranteed Q&A session over here: http://patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro and Housekeeping 00:20:00 - Starfield arrest and review cycle 00:30:00 - Certain Affinity Lobo/Tatanka 00:45:15 - Jez at Gamescom 01:18:46 - Phil Spencer Interview - Mid Gen Upgrade, 4 Big Games A Year, Baldur's Gate 3 02:32:20 - Starfield discourse 02:41:20 - Xbox ABK Deal restructured 03:00:20 - Patreon Question and Closing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Elo 20233h 49min

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 discuss Xbox Game Pass, Starfield, the way Xbox and PlayStation's direction converges and diverges, and much more. Follow Colin on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/longislandviper Follow LSM on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@laststand-media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Elo 20232h 50min

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 guest shows and more! Subscribe to Jez and Rand on YouTube! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:00 - XB2+1 with Colin Moriarty 00:10:00 - Starfield review dates 00:23:00 - Baldur's Gate 3, what we've been playing 00:53:00 - Hi-Fi Rush, 2023 the best gaming year for over a decade? Game delays. 01:10:00 - Linus Tech Tips drama, Starfield Info, IGN vs. SEO 01:50:00 - Review bombing and fanboys, Certain Affinity at Gamescom, Embracer in trouble 02:25:00 - Xbox 360 deaded, Xbox new enforcement system 02:50:00 - Patreon Q&A. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Elo 20233h 50min

SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF and support us by grabbing an epic Valari gaming pillow with our code XB2 at https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215! Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2 podcast show! This week, we discuss XB2 inching towards approval, Killer Instinct's revival, PS5 Slim rumors, and much more. Support us on PATREON where this upcoming week, we'll be joined by Colin Moriarty of Sacred Symbols to discuss Xbox and the future of gaming. http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps:  00:00:00 - Intro00:07:35 - Baldur's Gate 300:18:00 - Red Dead Redemption 'Remaster" & Baldur's Gate 3 discourse.00:51:00 - Forza Motorsport legacy features, Halo Infinite good now?01:32:00 - KI IS BACK. PS5 Slim, Starfield marketing.02:01:00 - Quake 2 Remaster, ABK approved by NZ, Stalker 2 release date leaked?02:23:00 - Avowed, Atlas Fallen thoughts.02:48:00 - Patreon Q&A.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Elo 20233h 47min

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 20% OFF and free worldwide shipping at MANSCAPED.com with our code: "XB2" in the checkout! http://manscaped.com #ad PATREON: Join us on Patreon for Xbox Two+1 Guest Show, and Xbox Two Ultimate community show, guarantee Q&As, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS 00:08:00 - Xbox @ ONL (Gamescom) 00:14:00 - Faux Starfield concern v BG3 Dichotomy, Armored Core Preview, Tatanka rumors. 00:34:00 - Xbox going big at Gamescom, Quake reboot and exclusivity 00:58:00 - Xbox future market share, Transformers return, Hideki Kamiya talks JRPGs. 02:00:00 - EA & Jedi Survivor, Nintendo Switch back compat, EA <3 Gamepass & Superchats 2:17:00 02:17:00 - PATREON Q&A. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Elo 20233h 46min