Xbox @ Tokyo Game Show, PS5 $70 dollar games vs. Smart Delivery, Alan Wake Remastered

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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 20233h 49min

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two super show! This week, we discuss Jez's interview with Phil Spencer, the drama over Xbox going "third party" according to fanboiz, GTA 6 breaking the internet, Xbox's mobile store plans, and much more.  SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF at RAYCON EARBUDS right here: http://buyraycon.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get free breakfasts FOR LIFE with our code XboxTwoFree at Hello Fresh! http://HelloFresh.com/xboxtwofree PATREONM TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. XB2 Community Game Awards. 00:50:00: MS Reward Points nerfed, GTA 6 marketing. 01:30:00: Tim Stewart's comments, Jez interviews Phil. Xbox at The Game Awards. 02:30:00: Firefight comes to Halo Infinite, Dragon's Dogma 2, Rand plays Guardians of the Galaxy. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A and closing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Dec 20233h 55min

Time for another Xbox Two with Rand and Jez! This week, we speculate on Xbox's presence at The Game Awards, discuss Certain Affinity rumors of an Xbox collab, offer some perspective on Xbox hardware sales in Europe, review Xbox's role in the proliferation of AI tools, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at Manscaped.com in addition to their epic Black Friday sales with our checkout code XB2! Razors, boxers, cologne, gifts, and MORE! PATREON: Go ad-free and support Xbox Two Podcast on Patreon.com/XB2! Get extra shows, guaranteed Q&As, and more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: INTRO! 00:20:00: Xbox at The Game Awards, Xbox's next big game release. 00:50:00: Should Xbox save the KOTOR remake? Xbox sales in Europe. 01:40:00: Ubisoft is putting ads in games? Killer Instinct's future, PlayStation lawsuit. 02:00:00: Call of Duty MW3 "breaking records," should gaming YouTubers get paid for coverage? 02:20:00: Xbox and AI, Max Hoberman comments on future Certain Affinity games. 03:00:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Nov 20233h 54min

NOTE: The gameplay audio at the start clears up after about 4-5 minutes, sorry about that, I didn't mean to include it!  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with our checkout code XB2 | Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! Go AD-FREE and get the bonus shows EARLY on Patreon.com/XB2 | Please support us! This month we're joined by PAUL TASSI of Forbes fame to talk all things gaming! We discuss Xbox and the ABK futurce, The Game Awards, the so-called "Xbox Tax," Paul's career history, and much more.  Be sure to follow Paul on Twitter @PaulTassi and on YouTube @Paul_Tassi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Nov 20232h 5min

Join Jez and Rand for this week's Xbox Two show! This time, we discuss The Game Awards, the so-called "Xbox Tax," GTA6 potential $100 price?! and much more.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF with our checkout code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM, new products, great Christmas gifts, and Black Friday sale! GO AD FREE: Support us on Patreon to get extra shows completely without ads! Patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Jez's thoughts on Xbox Series S, GTA 6 release date. 00:23:00: Mike Ybarra comments on Xbox partnership, remakes and new IP. 01:08:00: Console parity, Rand talks Call of Duty MW3. 01:22:00: The Game Awards and the "Xbox Tax." 01:55:00: The Last of Us 2 leaks, KOTOR killed off, Xbox leadership changes. 02:55:00: Patreon Q&A.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Nov 20233h 54min

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox news. This week, we talk Xbox and ABK, Blizzcon 2023 news for World of Warcraft, Diablo 4, and more, and also get into Bungie and Destiny drama.  SPONSOR: Get 15% OFF awesome and comfy Valari gaming pillows with our code XB2! Head here: https://glnk.io/8l99j/xb215 PATREON: Go ad-free with our Patreon and support the show! Head here: http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: INTRO. 00:07:00: CoD: MW3 campaign reviews, Xbox dashboard marketing "outrage." 01:00:00: Microsoft employees get Xbox Game Pass, Xbox's GAAS titles 01:20:00: Alan Wake 2. 01:46:00: Blizzcon 2023 thoughts, Bungie layoffs, Destiny 2 decline. 02:30:00: Cliffy B thoughts on Gears, Gears of War 6, Machine Games' new studio. Baldur's Gate 3 launch date rumor? 02:53:00: Patreon Q& A.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Nov 20233h 45min