202: Xbox / Activision Blizzard fallout, Phil Spencer comments on Call of Duty, PlayStation responds

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two, slightly late due to Rand needing some beauty sleep ... This week, we talk Xbox's next big acquisition, the huge news of Square Enix rejoining Xbox, Xbox's hardware "crisis" and the Xbox Series S debate, rumors of an Oblivion remake, Remnant 2, and much more. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF EVERYTHING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. PATREON: Support us on Patreon for extra shows, guaranteed Q&A, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START. 00:20:00 - Remnant 2 thoughts. Hands-on with Armored Core 6 thoughts. 00:33:00 - Superchats. Xbox hardware sales figures and "crisis." Starfield marketing. PS5 Pro. 01:14:00 - Xbox Series S "gamble." Final Fantasy comes back to Xbox. 02:05:00 - Superchat. Gamescom, TGS, and Immortals Fenyx Rising canceled. New Xbox dashboard. 02:45:00 - Patreon Q&A. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Aug 20233h 45min

SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with our checkout code XB2. Razors, boxers, cologne, shampoos, cleansers, AMAZING boxers, and MORE! Jez and Rand gear up for another fun week in gaming news. This week, we discuss Xbox Game Pass Core, the delay to the Xbox-ABK deal closing, PlayStation signing up for Xbox's Call of Duty deal, and much more.  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START, Blizzard problems. With MS remove Diablo Immortal's pay-to-win? 00:23:00 - PS5 Pro? Xbox Series X Elite? 00:40:00 - Classic Call of Duty returns. ABK nostalgia. 01:07:00 - Xbox One vision was CORRECT! Gamescom? 01:22:00 - PlayStation deals with Xbox. 01:52:00 - Xbox Game Pass Core. 02:22:35 - Patreon Q&As. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Juli 20233h 15min

SPONSOR: http://HelloFresh.com/xboxtwo50 and use code xboxtwo50 for 50% off plus free shipping! | Delicious meal plans from America's number one meal kit! Jez and Rand gear up for the next Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we're joined by Gaz, Colt, and Cognito, Parris Lilly, and MORE surprise guests to discuss the FTC drama, and Xbox's win LIVE during the show. We talk FTC chief Lina Khan's congress hearing, and get into the latest rumors from the Xbox landscape, and celebrate the future of Xbox! Discord: http://discord.gg/XB2 Patreon: http://patreon.com/XB2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Juli 20235h 49min

SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF with our checkout code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM, beard products, cologne, boxers, shavers, grooming devices, and MUCH more! Jez and Rand gear up for a VERY rare Tuesday Xbox Two Podcast! We talk the failure of the FTC to win its block on Xbox, the UK regulator backing down, Xbox conspiracy theories, and MUCH more!  (Apologies for the lack of timestamps, this episode was unexpected and chaotic!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Juli 20233h 5min

SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at ⁠MANSCAPED.COM⁠, check out their NEW BEARD PRODUCTS, and more, with worldwide shipping! #ad Jez and Rand get into it for another big Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the hilarious drama at the Xbox vs. FTC court battle, the revelation that Xbox wants to buy up basically every company/studio in existence, and the juicy secrets inside internal emails.  PATREON: Get access to our extra shows, exclusive Q&A segments, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 DISCORD: Join us on Discord for all the happy fun times! http://www.discord.gg/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - START. 00:25:00 - Game Pass is "value destructive"? FTC tactics. Will the judge grant the injunction? 00:58:00 - Superchats: Microsoft to buy Sega? What genres are missing from the Xbox lineup? Starfield hype grows. 2:20:00 - Xbox's plan B? 2:45:00 - Call of Duty Christmas skin?! Patreon Q&A. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Juli 20233h 50min

Welcome to episode 8 of XB2+1, the guest show spin-off of the Xbox Two Podcast! Aired first on June 20, 2023, we caught up with @kindafunny 's Parris Lilly to talk Xbox's 2023 games showcase, his interview with Starfield's Todd Howard, the energy in LA, and much much more! Aired FIRST on XB2 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Follow Parris on Twitter! https://twitter.com/vicious696 Follow Kinda Funny XCast: @kindafunny Follow GamerTag Radio: https://twitter.com/gamertagradio --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Juni 20231h 31min

Jez and Rand gear up for the latest episode of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, it's all about the big Xbox vs. FTC court case. PlayStation gets caught in a lie, and Microsoft reveals Indiana Jones is exclusive to Xbox. We discuss Phil Spencer's comments, latest Starfield news, and much more.  SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.com with our code XB2! Razors, cologne, beard products, boxers, and more! Please support us on PATREON for exclusive shows, interviews, Q&As, and more: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - START.  00:21:00 - Superchats. Elder Scrolls 6 on Xbox Series X|S 2? Microsoft purchased Zynga.  00:41:00 - Diablo IV thoughts. Lies of P. Rand hates seasoning?01:16:00 - Rand plays Final Fantasy 16. Xbox raises prices. FTC vs. Xbox.  01:45:00 - Indiana goes exclusive. FTC and Lyin' Flyin' Jim "dance moves" Ryan.  02:30:00 - Patreon Q&A. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Juni 20233h 21min

Jez and Rand are joined by Lord Cognito, Miles Dompier, and ColtEastwood to discuss the Xbox Showcase in this annual tradition episode! We discuss our favorite games of the show, get into the Starfield 30 FPS discourse, Fable and Avowed visuals, and much more. Follow our pals on Twitter: @MilesDompier @ColtEastwood @LordCognito Join us on Patreon! Extra shows, guaranteed Q&A sessions, and more: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 Join our Discord! http://www.discord.gg/XB2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Juni 20234h 8min