385: Next-gen Xbox hardware, Halo Campaign Evolved, TikTok competition blame?!

HEY GUYS! Welcome to the big 300th episode of Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we react to the Xbox Developer_Direct, discuss Indiana Jones and Hellblade 2's manufactured controversies, get into Palworld blowing the f up, and much more. GO AD FREE: Support us on Patreon! http://patreon.com/XB2 from $5/mo. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with code XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Palworld thoughts, id's next game, Xbox multiplat backlash. 01:00:00: 343i ending Halo Infinite seasons, when will ABK games hit Xbox Game Pass? 01:35:00: Xbox Developer_Direct reactions. 03:10:00: Patreon Q&A.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Jan 20243h 56min

Join Jez and Rand for the latest Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the latest rumors around the Xbox Developer_Direct, talk Indiana Jones rumors and Prince of Persia gameplay, we also get into more Xbox "third-party" drama, and other newsy bits from the week. PATREON: This week, we also talked to MVG all about Xbox and gaming, exclusively on Patreon.com/XB2! SPONSOR: Grab free breakfasts FOR LIFE with our HelloFresh.com/xboxtwofree checkout code "XboxTwoFree." 🍏 America's #1 Meal Kit. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Final Fantasy predictions, superchats. 00:45:00: Project Tatanka cancelled? Project Suerte status? Acquisition timeline discussions. 01:05:00: ARM64 vs. x86 for next Xbox, Rand plays Prince of Persia. Xbox Developer_Direct discussion. 02:00:00: Xbox third party "rumors." 03:10:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Jan 20243h 57min

Join Jez and Rand for the latest episode of The Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss Baldur's Gate 3 banning drama and rumors of an Xbox Developer_Direct, we also go into the latest rumors about Xbox "going third party" which seems to crop up every few weeks. We also discuss various other happenings and shenanigans. SPONSOR: This week's show is powered by SCAN.CO.UK, for all your UK hardware needs! JOIN US ON PATREON.COM/XB2 to support the show, and get exclusive perks! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. Xbox first party games coming to other platforms? Xbox toaster? 00:45:00: Starfield's Steam award, Hellblade 2 mock reviews rumor. 01:35:00: Xbox Developer_Direct rumors, Xbox screenshots banning. 02:30:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jan 20243h 20min

Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2 supershow! This week, we talk Xbox in 2024 and what to expect. Starfield's on-going discourse, Hellblade 2's "importance," Gears 6 teasers, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with checkout code XB2! PATREON: Go ad-free and support us over here! http://patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps coming soon! (Sorry for delay there). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Des 20233h 55min

It's the Christmassy episode of The Xbox Two Podcast! This week, Jez and Rand were joined by Lord Cognito and Nick from XboxERA to discuss a pretty huge week in gaming news. We talk the Insomniac hack, and all the leaked files as pertains to Xbox's strategy, we discuss ABK's restructure, and much more. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our code XB2. PATREON: Support us and go ad-free with PATREON.com/XB2! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. Insomniac hacked. Media ethics. 00:50:00: Activision execs leaving, Sony's strategy, game prices. 03:10:00: Super chats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Des 20233h 53min

Aired first on Patreon.com/XB2, December 12, 2023! It's the thirteenth episode of XB2+1, our Patreon timed-exclusive guest show! This month, we're catching up with Washington Post's Gene Park to discuss the so-called "Xbox Tax," Xbox's future, and much more. Get shows like this first on Patreon: http://patreon.com/XB2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Des 20232h 22min

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two Super Show! This week, we talk Xbox's secret weapon in Japan, PS5's service game woes, and the rumors of Xbox's next gen consoles coming sooner than expected. PATREON: Support us on Patreon and go ad-free, with bonus shows and early access! http://PATREON.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get free breakfasts FOR LIFE with our Hello Fresh code XboxTwoFree. For America's #1 meal kit! http://HelloFresh.com/XboxTwoFree TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. 00:20:00: Xbox's end-of-year stats, IGN Game Pass article drama 00:40:00: Xbox to release next-gen early? 01:00:00: Importance of console sales. 01:50:00: Rand goes solo due to Discord outage, Arkane and Blade. Xbox's secret weapon in Japan. 02:20:00: Xbox 2024 lineup speculation. The Last of Us Online cancelled. 03:10:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Des 20233h 50min

Jez and Rand get into another Xbox Two Super Show! This week, we talk Xbox's award wins at The Game Awards, and the format of the show. We talk Blade, will it or won't it be exclusive? Kojima's OD, other hyped games, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our code XB2! PATREON: Go ad-free and support us directly at http://patreon.com/XB2! Timestamps:  00:00:00: Intro! Baldur's Gate 3 hits Xbox, initial reactions to The Game Awards. 01:00:00: The Game Awards announcements, Blade exclusivity drama. 02:10:00: GTA 6 revealed, thoughts on other games. 02:30:00: Patreon Q&A.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Des 20233h 49min