The Big Bethesda Episode: The future of Xbox, Game Pass, Elder Scrolls etc. go exclusive

Rand is joined by ColtEastwood and Lord Cognito to talk all things Xbox! Jez is off in Poland visiting 11 Bit Studios, so Rand has some guests on deck. The guys talk about the new Xbox studio Elsewhere, as well as Call of Duty hitting Xbox Game Pass. The chaps also talk GTA6 release date, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Xbox "Doom and Gloom," and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF with code XB2 @ Manscaped.com! PATREON: Support us on Patreon.com/XB2 and get episodes early and exclusive Q&As! Discord: Join us on Discord.gg/XB2! TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Lord Cognito arrives. 00:30:00: Next Call of Duty goes to Xbox Game Pass on day one. 00:50:00: Activision gets a new studio, Square Enix goes multiplat, Assassin's Creed Shadow. 02:00:00: Xbox goes next-gen in 2026?! Division 2 Heartland cancelled, release date guesses. 02:40:00: GTA 6 and marketing rights. 03:00:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Maj 20243h 53min

Jez and Rand gear up for an especially loooooooooong Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk all about Xbox's self-inflicted drama. Tango Gameworks, Arkane, etc. And whether or not Xbox Game Pass is to blame for the entire industry's woes right now. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. Boxers, cologne, shavers, razors, and MUCH more. DISCORD: Join us on Discord.gg/XB2! PATREON: Go ad-free and support us on Patreon.com/XB2, extra shows, Q&A, and more! TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Superchats. 00:30:00: Xbox closes four studios, is Xbox Game Pass to blame? 03:10:00: Patreon Q&A, superchats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Maj 20244h 42min

Jez and Rand get into another week of gaming news! This week, we talk Xbox Showcase hype, Call of Duty direct, Bethesda game updates, and Jez being an agent of CHAOS. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Razors, boxers, cologne, gifts for the cool dude in your life! Support us! GO AD-FREE with PATREON.COM/XB2! <3 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro. Jez breaks the internet. Xcast RIP. 00:20:00: Rand plays Stellar Blade, Hellblade 2 marketing ramps up. 00:50:00: Fallout 76 update, Xbox "exclusives" at their showcase. 01:15:00: Helldivers 2 backlash. Todd Howard update. 01:50:00: Xbox Showcase and new Call of Duty, Hasbro gets into video games? 02:30:00: Hypercharge gets a release date. Superchats. 02:55:00: Patreon Q&A and Superchats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Maj 20243h 51min

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox and gaming news. This week, we talk Xbox's financials, we also talk Hellblade 2 and metacritic predictions, we also get into more Fallout love and Gears 6 Xbox showcase rumors, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE shipping at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2 | Razors, boxers, cologne, and much more! #ad PATREON: Support us on Patreon.com/XB2 and get access to exclusive shows, ad-free episodes, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Rand's thoughts on Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Jez plays Fallout 76. 00:45:00: Helldivers 2 on Xbox? Fallout renaissance, RIP Blizzcon 2024. 01:30:00: Xbox Showcase 2024, Gears 6 speculation and rumors. 02:00:00: Xbox financials, Xbox's strategy and problems. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Apr 20243h 45min

Join Jez and Rand for a chaotic Xbox Two supershow! This week, we talk Fallout mania, Xbox's domination of the PlayStation Store and what it means for the future, we talk Sea of Thieves hitting new milestones and whether Xbox games will continue to arrive even if they added Steam to Xbox, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! PATREON: Go ad-free with our $5 subscription! http://PATREON.COM/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Fallout mania, Starfield news teased? 00:30:00: Kena coming to Xbox? Xbox is getting games without a Game Pass deal? 01:10:00: Xbox games dominate PlayStation Store, Xbox future. 02:20:00: 2K layoffs, Blizzard and Microsoft working relationship, other news beats. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Apr 20243h 58min

This month, we're joined by Sikimikanico otherwise known as Jon Clarke from XboxERA! We talk the future of Xbox, what putting third-party stores on Xbox might mean, ARM-powered Xbox hardware, and much more. Follow Jon on Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/_sikimikanico_ Follow Jon on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@xboxera First aired on http://patreon.com/XB2 on April 16, 2024! Join us on DISCORD.COM/XB2 <3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Apr 20242h 15min

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk about Xbox's future plans and the potential risks and rewards therein. Dead Space being well and truly dead, again, and the Fallout hype train. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! Razors, cologne, boxers, and much more! GO AD-FREE: Join us on Patreon.com/XB2 and get exclusive perks! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Fallout hype train. 00:30:00: Mike Ybarra tweets, Blizzard and NetEase bury the hatchet. Another studio closes. 01:00:00: Rand on the Fallout TV show (no spoilers), Grubb confirms Dead Space is dead, again. 01:20:00: FF7 Rebirth sales, Star Wars Outlaws thoughts, Warhorse devs' new game, Ori 3? 01:50:00: 343i management failings rumors, Jez's article on Xbox future. 02:40:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Apr 20243h 52min

Join Jez and Rand for another round of Xbox Two goodness! This week, we talk Hellblade II previews, Gears 6 hype cycle, Xbox growth plans and growing pains, and much more. PATREON: Get shows without ads on PATREON.COM/XB2 and support us! <3 DISCORD: Join our awesome XB2 Discord! http://discord.gg/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Call of Duty announcements, other rumors. 00:30:00: Jez's article on Xbox, Kareem Choudhry retires from Microsoft. 01:00:00: Hellblade 2 impressions, Halo's future? 02:00:00: Avowed thoughts, Gears 6 rumors and hype. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Apr 20244h 13min