287: Xbox FINALLY gets Activision-Blizzard, PS5 Slim and mid-gen Xbox, and the future

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy gaming news. This week, we discuss the aftermath of the big Xbox drama bomb, we talk PlayStation, EA, and other company layoffs, we discuss the Toys for Bob situation, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2. DISCORD: Join our community @ http://discord.gg/XB2 SUPPORT US: Support the XB2 and get extra shows and exclusive content at http://www.patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Super chats, Age of Mythology Xbox launch, Age of Mythology cancelled spin-off. 00:48:00: Xbox drama bomb aftermath, Toys for Bob, 2024 upcoming games. 01:28:00: Keighley controversy, EA and PlayStation layoffs. 02:58:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Mars 20243h 56min

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox Two Podcast goodness. This week, we discuss the aftermath of the Xbox drama and the Xbox Business Update event, we talk Starfield, Indiana Jones, and other Xbox exclusives, as well as the teases about Xbox hardware. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING with code XB2 at MANSCAPED.COM | Razors, boxers, cologne, and more! PATREON: Go ad-free on Patreon and get extra shows, guaranteed Q&A, and more! http://www.patreon.com/XB2 JOIN OUR DISCORD: http://discord.gg/XB2 for Xbox giveaways! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, thoughts on Skull & Bones. 00:40:00: "Insider" drama and credibility. 01:00:00: The "Xbox Business Update" and the future of Xbox. 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Feb 20243h 39min

Rand and Jez suit up for another XB2 show. This week, we discuss Xbox's massive week of chaos, the back pedalling of major third-party rumors, attacks on Xbox fans, the "Xbox Business Update" event next week, and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2, razors, boxers, cologne, and much more! PATREON: Go ad-free, support us, and get extra shows from $5 at our Patreon! http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Suicide Squad, Helldivers 2. 00:15:00: Xbox's future plans, rumors, drama, and more. 01:00:00: The "Xbox Business Update." 02:50:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Feb 20243h 59min

Jez and Rand gear up for another XB2! This week, we talk about Xbox's massive quarterly successes, PlayStation State of Play games, Xbox handheld "rumors," more Hi-Fi Rush multiplatform drama, and much more. SPONSOR: GET FREE BREAKFAST FOR LIFE with code "xboxtwofree" with HELLOFRESH! Head to this link: http://hellofresh.com/xboxtwofree to grab a huge deal on delicious meals with America's #1 meal kit. GO AD FREE and support us with Patreon! Extra shows, guaranteed Q&A, and more! http://patreon.com/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, GI.biz claims 95% of devs are building live services. 00:48:00: Hi-Fi Rush multiplat datamine, Xbox handheld? Blizzard's new boss. 01:30:00: Embracer layoffs, Palworld dominates, PlayStation State of Play. 02:00:00: Suicide Squad reviews, Xbox quarterly earnings. 02:45:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Feb 20243h 58min

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox and gaming news. This week, we discuss the 1900 Xbox layoffs and what it means for gaming in general. We talk the Palworld phenomenon, we discuss Project Odyssey being canned, and much, much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM, razors, boxers, cologne, gifts, and much more, with checkout code XB2. #ad PATREON: Go ad-free and support the show on Patreon! Guest shows, community hangouts, and much more. PATREON.COM/XB2 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro. 00:40:00: Halo Season 2, good? Palworld explodes. 01:40:00: Xbox layoffs, Odyssey killed, and the state of gaming. 02:50:00: ID@Xbox "Indie Selects," Apple opens up to Xbox Game Pass. Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Jan 20243h 43min

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON, JANUARY 16, 2024! WE'RE BACK FOR XB2+1! AND THIS MONTH, WE'RE TALKING TO THE ILLUSTRIOUS MVG! Follow MVG ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ModernVintageG and on YouTube @ModernVintageGamer ! GET EARLY ACCESS on PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/XB2 SPONSOR: GET 20% OFF at MANSCAPED.COM with code XB2: http://www.manscaped.com/ JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/YvqZUWUusD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Jan 20241h 43min

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