301: Xbox MASSIVE layoffs, Palworld explodes, Odyssey cancelled

SPONSOR: Grab 86% OFF an over 2-year deal for SURFSHARK VPN, the best VPN with guaranteed zero-logs, maximum privacy, and full geo-unblocking! 🦈 Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2! This week, we talk Xbox and Steam rumors and expectations, Rand shares thoughts on Assassin's Creed Shadows, Phil Spencer teases more Xbox TV shows, and Microsoft doubles down on Xbox Play Anywhere at GDC. 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Activision games on Game Pass. 00:35:00: New game announcements, Rand plays Assassin's Creed Shadows. 01:50:00: Xbox and Steam rumors heat up, Remedy's FBC Firebreak. 02:30:00: Gears E-Day tweets, Phil Spencer talks Xbox TV shows, new PlayStation games. 03:00:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Maalis 3h 57min

Rand and Jez reunite for an eventful week of Xbox news. Xbox's partner handheld "Kennan" was leaked, Xbox might be buying Ubisoft IP, the Oblivion remake is imminent, and Xbox debuts its Copilot AI system for gaming. SPONSORED by 4XPGaming, get 15% off your first drink pack with code XB2. Great taste, low calories, low cost, by gamers for gamers. http://4XPgaming.com 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Silent Hill f reveal, Fallout and Oblivion rumor. 01:10:00: Death Stranding 2 trailer, Moon Studios news, Ori 3? 01:40:00: Project Kennan revealed. 02:10:00: Ubisoft to sell IP? Copilot AI comes to Xbox. 03:05:00: Closing thoughts and Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Maalis 3h 45min

Jez returns as the dynamic duo get into the latest Xboxxy and gaming news. We talk Gears of War Collection rumors, Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction success, Xbox hardware rumors, and much more. SPONSORED by 4XPGaming.com, the tastiest gaming drink on the market! 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Jez returns. 00:20:00: GTA 6 price rumors continue, new Call of Duty rumors. 01:10:00: Fable delayed, games we've been playing (Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds). 02:00:00: Starfield revived, SCALEBOUND, AGAIN?! Tony Hawk. 02:30:00: Gears of War Collection, BAFTA awards, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Maalis 3h 36min

Rand and Shpeshal Nick chop it up in a special episode of XB2. This week, the guys tackle Xbox's roadmap, the big Fable delay, WB Games in turmoil, Wonder Woman's delay, and much more. SPONSOR: TRY 4XP GAMING, for the freshest, most hydrating gaming drink around. https://4xpgaming.com/ TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, TV discussion. 00:40:00: Banjo speculation, Tony Hawk speculation, Bioware's future. 01:20:00: New Terminator game, games Rand and Nick are playing, Fable delayed. 02:40:00: Forza 5 on PlayStation, WB Games implodes. 03:50:00: Konami x Bloober, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Maalis 4h 51min

Rand catches up with Cognito and Colt while Jez is on his corporate mandated vacation! Xbox gets into AI with "Muse," new rumors offer details on Elder Scrolls 6, and is Tony Hawk on the way back? Timestamps coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Helmi 3h 24min

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk Xbox next-gen hardware, Avowed's review wins, South of Midnight's preview cycle, PlayStation's multiplat-heavy State of Play, and much more. SPONSORED by 4XPGaming.com, the health-conscious gaming drink for max hydration and taste! 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 Timestamps coming soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Helmi 4h 6min

Another week of Xbox news for Jez and Rand. We talk Phil Spencer's recent interview run, Forza Horizon 5 hitting PlayStation, Gears E-Day's dev day, Xbox's financial figures, and much more. 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Microsoft to buy TikTok? 01:20:00: BioWare's downfall, Obsidian gets a new director. Bloodborne cease and desist. 01:50:00: Xbox's financials, Forza Horizon 5 hits PlayStation 5. 02:50:00: Private Division issues? PlayStation leadership shake up. 03:18:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Helmi 4h 21min

Jez and Rand return with the latest Xbox Two Podcast episode. This week, we talk Xbox's massive Developer_Direct and its promising 2025. We talk EA's total rout, and Bioware's difficult future. We talk DOOM, Ninja Gaiden 4, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, GTA 6 $100 rumors, and much more. 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth thoughts. 00:28:00: Oblivion remake rumors, Xbox release cadence. 01:10:00: Xbox Developer_Direct. 02:40:00: EA stocks battered, Bioware's future, GTA 6 hits $100?! 03:08:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Tammi 3h 51min