385: Next-gen Xbox hardware, Halo Campaign Evolved, TikTok competition blame?!

The XB2 Podcast returns and Rand and Jez get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk Nintendo Switch 2's reveal, we talk The Information's "report" into Xbox's gaming business, we talk PlayStation killing two games and the difficulties faced by the industry, and much more. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Developer_Direct speculation. 00:45:00: PlayStation live service backtrack? Oblivion Remake existence confirmed. 01:20:00: Halo announcements this year? Microsoft's cloud plans long term. The Information reports on Xbox. 02:15:00: Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, Starfield gore removal, Shuhei Yoshida interviews with Kinda Funny. 03:00:00: Closing thoughts, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Jan 3h 47min

Rand returns with Jez for the latest episode of the Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk Xbox Developer Direct rumors, the latest on Xbox's multiplatform strategy, Final Fantasy 7 heading out to Xbox, and much more. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00:00: Intro, Assassin's Creed delayed, Dark Rand appears. Xbox "Prime." 01:41:00: Xbox Developer_Direct rumors, NateTheHate speculation and leaks. 02:18:00: Speculation on Xbox Game Pass success or lack thereof, Activision's rumor Call of Duty budgets. Black Myth Wukong delay rumors. 03:07:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Jan 3h 59min

With Rand sick with the flu, Jez dropped a little solo show taking questions from the audience. Please forgive the lack of typical structure, we'll be back to usual programming next week hopefully! 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Black Myth Wukong Xbox release. 00:50:00: Valve at CES 2025, Xbox 2025 predictions. Halo and DOOM Secret Level TV pitch. 01:30:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jan 2h 23min

Rand and Jez talk 2025 in this final episode of the year. We talk Xbox @ CES 2025 and what third-party Xbox hardware might look like, we discuss the newly published Xbox controller patent, as well as Indiana Jones' success. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, most anticipated games of 2025, top games of 2024. 00:40:00: Indiana Jones sequel? Xbox 2025 predictions. 01:20:00: EA killed dead Space 4, New Sebile Xbox controller. Xbox at CES 2025. 02:10:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Dec 20243h 17min

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON: December 23, 2024. With Rand unavailable, this month's XB2+1 ended up being an XB2+1-1+2 as Jon from XboxERA and Luke from Xbox Expansion Pass jumped in to recap this year in Xbox land. We talk Xbox OEM hardware rumors, Xbox's "This is an Xbox" push, sprinkle in some rumors, and wrap up 2025 in a nice shiny red bow. Follow JON @ XboxEra: https://www.youtube.com/c/XboxEra Follow LUKE @ XAP: https://www.youtube.com/@XboxExpansionPass 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Dec 20241h 32min

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox drama. This week, we talk Xbox's 2025 release schedule. Satya Nadella's "redefining fans" comment, and the potential death of the "Xbox console exclusive." SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Jez's article on "no more exclusives." 00:30:00: The Game Awards. 01:13:09: "This is an Xbox" discussion, grifters, PlayStation games coming to Xbox? 02:17:00: Tencent and Epic Games, Kadokawa and Sony, The Outer Worlds 2 release date. 02:44:00: Xbox hardware sales decline, Superman trailer, Satya Nadella redefines Xbox fans. 03:18:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Dec 20244h 2min

Rand and COLT get into this week's Xbox news, as Jez has been a bit ill. Poor Jez. But Colt holds down the fort! This week, Rand talks everything Game Awards, and the drama that followed. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Ad-free, extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro and Housekeeping, Xbox's Pornhub collapse. 00:23:50: Indiana Jones GOTY speculation, Xbox cloud gaming update. CoD games release on PC Game Pass. 01:04:46: Everything The Game Awards. 03:12:48: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Dec 20243h 47min

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk The Game Awards hype, and review Indiana Jones. We talk Xbox's Year In Review and Shawn Layden's recent interview. We discuss rumors of Sarah Bond's involvement with the "Xbox Everywhere" initiative, and discuss another round of Ubisoft fails. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! #ad TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro and Housekeeping 00:17:00: TGA predictions, Indiana Jones breakdown. 01:02:48: Andy Robinson hype TGA tweet, Xbox Series S saves lives! Xbox's Year In Review website. Shawn Layden interview. 01:42:55: Rumour: Sarah Bond behind "Xbox Everywhere." 02:15:05: Ubisoft closing studios and sunsetting XDefiant. 02:33:15: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Dec 20243h 6min