209: Starfield details revealed, Initiative and Moon Studios reports, GT7 and microtransactions
Rand and Jez hit up another week's worth of big Xbox Two news! This week, we discuss reports of trouble at The Initiative and how it might affect Perfect Dark. We also saw articles about Moon Studios and reports of bad behavior from the core founders. We discuss GT7 and the re-emergence of microtransactions in AAA full-priced games, and we discuss the marketing cycle for Starfield and beyond. SPONSOR: Get 20% off ALL products at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2. Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Mars 20222h 51min
208: New Xbox event on the way? Xbox #1 on Metacritic, PlayStation "is doomed" comments
Rand and Jez sit down for another exploration of this week's Xbox news. This time, we discuss the possibility of a new upcoming Xbox event, Xbox becoming Metacritic's top 2021 publisher, analyst Michael Pachter predicting that PlayStation is "doomed," and much more. SPONSOR: Get 20% off EVERYTHING worldwide at MANSCAPED.COM with checkout code XB2, boxers, deodorants, cologne, razors, and much more. #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Mars 20222h 32min
207: New Xbox events, Halo Infinite updates, Elden Ring Sales, Xbox Game Pass' long game
Jez and Rand discuss another week in game industry news! Halo Infinite grabs some important updates, Elden Ring's massive sales success, Xbox Game Pass' updates, the possibility of pre-E3 Xbox events, and more! SPONSOR: Xbox Two fans get 20% off with code "XB2" on ALL MANSCAPED.COM products, including free shipping! | Boxers, cologne, razors, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Mars 20222h 12min
206: New Xbox Series X games leak, Elden Ring, no 2023 Call of Duty, Street Fighter 6 for Xbox?
Rand and Jez discuss this week's Xbox news! We talk Fallout "New Vegas 2" rumors, alongside the surprising delay of 2023's Call of Duty, and the reveal of Street Fighter 6, will it hit Xbox or nah? SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at Manscaped.com with code "XB2" in the checkout! Boxers, razors, trimmers, deodorant, and MUCH more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Feb 20222h 46min
205: Xbox talks Call of Duty exclusivity and app store rules, Scalebound REVIVED?
Rand and Jez discuss another week's worth of Xbox news! We discuss Microsoft's Call of Duty statement and multiplatform commitment, the idea of Scalebound actually getting revived, we talk SIFU and video game difficulty, and much more! SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF and FREE shipping at http://MANSCAPED.com | Boxers, deodorant, razors, and much more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Feb 20223h 14min
204: Xbox's "monopoly" (lol), Sony buys Bungie, Dying Light 2 impressions
Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two podcast show! This week, we discuss Sony's blockbuster acquisition of Bungie, and what it means for Destiny and Xbox players. We also discuss our impressions of Dying Light 2, and the continuing criticisms of Xbox's Activision Blizzard acquisition. SPONSOR: Xbox Two supporters get 20% OFF and free shipping at http://MANSCAPED.com with checkout code "XB2" | Grab AMAZING boxers, razors, deodorant, and much more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Feb 20223h 13min
203: Activision aftermath, more Xbox games revealed, Xbox games hit big numbers
Join Rand and Jez for yet another big Xbox Two podcast! This week, we talk about the aftermath of Activision Blizzard, consolidation, and what it could mean for the industry. We discuss newly revealed Xbox games such as Project Suerte from Certain Affinity, and games like Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 hitting the big leagues. SPONSOR: Grab 20% OFF and free shipping at MANSCAPED.COM with our "XB2" check-out code! Boxers, men's products, razors, and more! #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Jan 20223h 11min
202: Xbox / Activision Blizzard fallout, Phil Spencer comments on Call of Duty, PlayStation responds
Another week in massive Xbox news! Jez and Rand discuss all the major happenings hitting Xbox this week, with more details on the Xbox / Activision situation, Call of Duty exclusivity, PlayStation's response, and much, much more! SPONSOR: Xbox Two listeners get 20% OFF at http://manscaped.com with checkout code "XB2" - Tons of great men's products, gifts, and more. #ad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Jan 20223h 8min
