XB2 #250: Xbox Developer_Direct, Ubisoft problems, Game Pass Family Plan? SCALEBOUND?!

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 Mar 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Jan 3h 51min

Jez and Rand catch up with NICK from XboxEra, talking the latest leaks and rumors, while weaving in some expectations for Xbox's big 2025. First aired on January 14, 2025 exclusively on Patreon.com/XB2. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Jan 2h 52min

The XB2 Podcast returns and Rand and Jez get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk Nintendo Switch 2's reveal, we talk The Information's "report" into Xbox's gaming business, we talk PlayStation killing two games and the difficulties faced by the industry, and much more. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Developer_Direct speculation. 00:45:00: PlayStation live service backtrack? Oblivion Remake existence confirmed. 01:20:00: Halo announcements this year? Microsoft's cloud plans long term. The Information reports on Xbox. 02:15:00: Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, Starfield gore removal, Shuhei Yoshida interviews with Kinda Funny. 03:00:00: Closing thoughts, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Jan 3h 47min

Rand returns with Jez for the latest episode of the Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk Xbox Developer Direct rumors, the latest on Xbox's multiplatform strategy, Final Fantasy 7 heading out to Xbox, and much more. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Assassin's Creed delayed, Dark Rand appears. Xbox "Prime." 01:41:00: Xbox Developer_Direct rumors, NateTheHate speculation and leaks. 02:18:00: Speculation on Xbox Game Pass success or lack thereof, Activision's rumor Call of Duty budgets. Black Myth Wukong delay rumors. 03:07:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Jan 3h 59min