278: Xbox ABK approval, Killer Instinct returns, Baldur's Gate 3 hype, Red Dead Take Two greed

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox news. This week, we react to the big Xbox Game Pass price hike and tier changes, talk rumors of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 hitting Xbox Game Pass earlier than expected, rumors of Xbox pulling back in Europe, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Razorz, boxers, cologne, and more! #ad PATREON: Go ad-free and support our work at Patreon.com/XB2! TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Tom Warren rumor on Xbox console marketing. 00:45:50: Game Pass changes, cloud gaming. Xbox 360 store shut down. 01:20:00: Free to play upending the game industry, CoD coming to Game Pass early. Game Pass price increase. 02:30:00: Xbox spam messages, Palworld and Sony partner up, Circana Xbox numbers. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Juli 20243h 37min

Rand and Jez are back, this week, we're talking Activision games coming to Xbox Game Pass sooner, rather than later. We discuss the latest round of Avowed interviews, Capcom's plans for Dead Rising and Resident Evil 9, and much more! SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Boxers, razors, cologne, men's gifts, and more! #ad Go ad-free! Join us on Patreon.com/XB2 to drop ads, support the show, and get loads of cool perks! Timestamps: 00:00:00: Intro, Elden Ring discussion, superchats. 00:50:00: Microsoft partners with NVIDIA GeForce Now? Activision games to Xbox Game Pass? 01:30:00: Dragon Age release date speculation, Capcom event, Xbox at TGS? 02:30:00: Accessibility in gaming, Avowed interview. Patreon Q&A and closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Juli 20243h 33min

AIRED FIRST ON JUNE 26, 2024 ON HTTP://patreon.com/XB2 !! Join us on Patreon to get these shows a week early and ad-free! Our next guest is the EPIC PARRIS LILLY from KINDA FUNNY and GAMERTAG RADIO! We talk Xbox's future, the multi-plat strategy, Summer Game Fest impressions, the life of a content creator, and much more. Follow PARRIS on Twitter (https://twitter.com/vicious696) and on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@marcello696). SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at Manscaped.com with checkout code XB2! #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Juli 20242h 17min

Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC and its popularity, we talk Xbox's big partnership with Amazon and why it's a good thing, as well as new rumored partnership with NVIDIA. We discuss Forza Horizon's delisting and the future of physical media, and much more. PATREON: Go ad-free, support us, and get extra shows and Q&As with our Patreon! http://PATREON.com/XB2 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! DISCORD: Say hi on http://DISCORD.GG/XB2 and hang out with us! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, superchats, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. 00:18:00: Jez vs. Rand on Hellblade 2, Dr. Disrespect drama, game preservation. 00:50:00: Xbox's cancelled cloud gaming "Keystone," partnership with Amazon Fire TV. 01:18:00: Dead Rising rumors, Xbox marketing, should Elden Ring DLC be GOTY? Helldivers 2's dropping players. 02:00:00: Patreon Q&A and closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Juni 20242h 59min

AIRED FIRST on June 18, 2024. Get these shows early with Patreon.com/XB2! You asked for it, and here it is! Talking Xbox and the future of gaming with David Jaffe, creator of God of War, Twisted Metal, and more. FOLLOW David Jaffe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidJaffeGames SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Juni 20242h 40min

Jez and Rand gear up for another week of fun Xbox news. This week, we talk about the Xbox Gamescom effort, Xbox's big marketing shakeup, we talk Matt Booty's Variety interview and the future of the Xbox exclusive, and much more. Go add free on Patreon.com/XB2! Support us and get extra perks! SPONSOR: Reminder that you can get 20% OFF at Manscaped.com with checkout code XB2! Boxers, razors, cologne, and MORE! TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro and housekeeping. Games skipping Xbox. 00:40:00: Games we've been playing. Nintendo Direct. 01:20:00: Black Myth: Wukong delayed on Xbox, why? Sony cuts VR. 01:50:00: Xbox marketing reshuffle. Redfall refunds. 02:10:00: Shadow of the Erdtree, Matt Booty interview. 02:45:00: Xbox at Gamescom. 03:00:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Juni 20243h 43min

Jez and Rand gear up for a post-Xbox Games Showcase supershow. This week, we talk about our thoughts on the Xbox Games Showcase for 2024, react to Perfect Dark, Gears: E-Day, State of Decay 3, and more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Boxers, razors, cologne, and much more! #ad DISCORD: Join our DISCORD and hang with the community! http://discord.gg/XB2 PATREON: Join our Patreon for guaranteed Q&A, extra shows, and more! http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Lego Horizon coming to Switch, Wukong skipping Xbox. Nintendo Direct announced. 00:30:00: Overwatch new trailer revealed, Valorant comes to Xbox, Concord DOA? 01:05:00: Xbox Showcase reactions. 03:20:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Juni 20244h 1min

Jez and Rand gear up for the final XB2 podcast before the big SGF 2024 events. This week, we discuss the latest rumors, talk Xbox handheld tease, Summer Game Fest 2024 rumors, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at HTTP://MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2! Razors, boxers, cologne, and MUCH MORE! #ad PATREON: Get guaranteed Q&A, extra shows, behind the scenes, and support us at HTTP://patreon.com/XB2! TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Dragon Age news. 00:50:00: Jez goes solo, then Rand goes solo. Xbox Showcase rumors. 01:20:00: Tom Warren's Halo rumors, Halo's future. 02:40:00: Xbox Showcase hype and predictions, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Juni 20243h 38min