The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast
The XB2 (also known as The Xbox Two) is a weekly Xbox and gaming podcast hosted by Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19. Each Friday, the hosts discuss the latest gaming news, share exclusive information, and provide unique insights with good humor. The podcast is Xbox-first but covers the broader gaming industry. Listeners can connect via TheXB2.com for YouTube, Discord, Patreon, and more.
Episodes
426: Xbox gets exclusive GTA 6 deal ... or not, Asha talks Project Helix, Xbox XP movies & TV
Hey Xbox gang, as usual, Rand and Jez are back talking all of this week's major Xboxxy news, including the new Xbox PC app, the rumored GTA 6 deal for Xbox Cloud Gaming, Project Helix comments from Asha, Xbox's new XP division for movies and TV and theme parks, and much more.
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XB2+1 (Ep. 41): Talking Xbox with LORD ADDICT!
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Hey gang! This month's XB2+1 rocked out with Lord Addict of the Iron Lords Podcast! Talking Xbox stuff, GTA 6, events of the summer, the future of Halo, and much, much more!
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425: Xbox is "not for sale," Gears of War: E-Day reviews, Kojima PHYSINT budget drama, Halo reports
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Hey gang, Rand and Jez are going live today as usual! We'll talk the Asha interview with the New York Times, E-Day reviews, Kojima PHYSINT budget misinformation, the latest info on Halo, and much more.
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424: Major Xbox restructure, layoffs, Activision in charge of Halo, GTA 6 Xbox pre-orders
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Jez and Rand get into this week's big Xbox drama, yet another "restructure," and probably more on the way. Activision has taken over Halo, GTA 6 pre-order drama ensues, and much more.
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423: Xbox Game Pass rumors, Xbox and Kojima, StarCraft, Diablo 5, and BlizzCon
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Jez is BACK and this week, the dynamic duo get into all things BlizzCon. Rand and Jez talk the big Xbox Game Pass rumors swirling around internet forums, we talk about Xbox joining forces with Kojima and the Tokyo Game Show, we talk STARCRAFT, Diablo V, and BlizzCon in general, an
422: Xbox steals Kojima's PHYSINT, Wolverine reviews drama, fans upset with PS5 gen
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The Xbox Two Podcast is back! This week, Rand is joined by Lord Cognito of the Iron Lords Podcast as Jez is out at BlizzCon 2026! The guys will be discussing how PlayStation cancelled Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT only for Xbox to pick up publishing rights making PS fa
421: Xbox Cloud Gaming big changes, GTA 6 sells Xbox Series X|S, Double Fine & Brutal Legend 2
OwO what's this?! Another podcast?! with Jez and Rand?!
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Another week, another day in paradise. Rand and Jez talks Xbox Cloud Gaming changes, GTA 6 sales seemingly lifting Xbox Series X|S sales, Double Fine's independence push and Kickstarter, and much more.
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420: Xbox disc-to-digital, Fable 'drama,' Witcher 3 Remastered, GTA 6 reactions, all things Gamescom
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Hey gang! Rand and Jez are back again with this week's Xbox Two show. This week, we'll be talking all things Gamescom, Witcher 3 impresses, various new gameplay trailers, GTA 6's first gameplay deep dive, Fable reactions, Xbox's disc-to-digital program, Asha's interview with the BBC
419: GTA 6 MASSIVE leaks, Xbox Helix + PS6 sales trouble, PlayStation live service implosion
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Hey gang, Rand and Jez are back with another week of Xbox Two hotness. This week we talk GTA 6 leaks, Xbox Helix and PS6 sales forecasts being troubled, PlayStation's live service implosion, and much more.
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418: Elder Scrolls 6 Sentinel Xbox exclusive, Activision making Halo, Wolverine rage and anger
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The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week, Rand and Jez will be talking about Asha playing Elder Scrolls 6 and teasing the title of the game which caused the exclusivity debate to bring anew, rumors suggest that maybe Activision might make a Halo game, Wolverine PS5 previews are me
XB2+1 (Ep. 40) Talking Xbox with SCARCELY RELEVANT
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Time for a bonus episode! Last week we spoke to SCARCELY RELEVANT who has remained one of our biggest supporters. Scarcely is now streaming too on YouTube, and has vast industry contacts and insights from working adjacent to the video game industry. We talked on the state of Xbox, o
417: GTA 6 debuts on Netflix, Halo Campaign Evolved flops on PS5, Xbox Platinum achievements?!
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Jez and Rand get into another weekly discussion of Xbox news! This week, we talk GTA 6's debut on ... Netflix?! Was Halo Campaign Evolved on PlayStation even worth it?! Xbox is getting a ton of new features, including PLATINUM achievements, and much more.
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416: Xbox Helix "changes," Fable vs. God of War Laufey, Gears: E-Day multiplayer previews
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This week, we're talking Xbox Helix and Microsoft's gaming financials, Fable vs. God of War Laufey, Gears: E-Day's multiplayer previews, and much more. Will Xbox ditch Steam? Will Satya give Asha enough time to save Xbox?! Let's talk about it.
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XB2+1 (Ep. 39) Talking Xbox with ZALKER GAMING
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THE THIRTEEN NINTEENTHS XB2+1 IS HERE. HANGING OUT WITH THE INTREPID ZALKER GAMING of YouTube! We'll talk Xboxxy things, Xbox exclusives, the tech industrypocalypse, what Xbox needs to do to SURVIVE, and much more.
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415: Xbox back compat returns, Halo Campaign Evolved reviews, Xbox gaming "free" with ads
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Jez and Rand gear up for ep. 415 of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox Cloud Gaming + ads new "free" tier, we discuss Halo Campaign Evolved's success (or lack thereof) and get into the latest Xbox back compat news. Also, Jez reads ... a BOOK?!
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414: Bethesda's future REVEALED, Jez interviews Todd Howard, Obsidian's Fallout, Xbox Helix rumors
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Rand and Jez RETURN for a big week in Xbox gaming news. We discuss the on-going fallout from Asha's cuts, we talk the huge tranche of Bethesda news dropping earlier today, and we discuss Jez's interview with Todd Howard.
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413: The Xbox "Reset."
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It's here, the big "Xbox reset." Jez and Rand discuss the aftermath of project Asha, and whether or not Microsoft has gone too far. Was this the right thing for the health of the brand? Did Xbox Game Studios become too bloated? Or is this all just callous spreadsheetery?
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412: PlayStation OUTRAGE, Sony ENDS physical games, Xbox layoffs and closures SOON
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THE END IS NIGH ... for physical discs. Rand and Jez talk the LATEST DRAMA in the Xboxosphere, with Sony KILLING discs and the implications for Xbox Helix. What does Xbox's layoff bloodbath look like now? Is the game industry COOKED? Or is there optimism for the future? Let's talk.
411: Xbox raises prices AGAIN, GTA6 "best" on PlayStation, Destiny cooked, Steam Machine
JEZ and RAND talk about the latest Xbox drama: price hikes, the GTA 6 marketing blitz, the death of Destiny, Steam Machine and the RAMagaddon, and much more.
Hey guys, sorry for the delay, was travelling! Better late than never. Also on that note, since I was travelling I was calling in on a Bluetooth headset, so apols for strange audio. Should be back to normal next week good sirs. ^Jez
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410: Xbox killing studios?! Xbox gets exclusives back, Xbox Showcase aftermath
Jez and Rand get into it for the latest XBOX TWO PODCAST. We talk Xbox Showcase after math, the drama around Asha Sharma's "reset," the implications of Xbox exclusive games, and more. What's going to happen?!
TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, GTA 6 rumors, preorders, Fall is STACKED.00:20:00: Bungie layoffs, Hellblade 2 reactions, Xbox Showcase. Xbox Studio closures, fiscal strategy.01:10:00: Exclusivi
409.5: Xbox to BE SOLD OFF? Asha's "tough decisions," SGF, Showcase, and the marginpocalypse
Hey gang, unfortunately Rand's power is out thanks to the tornado hitting Chicago and the surrounding area, so we're rocking a solo show ahead of the regular XB2 410 likely for Monday. I got the XB2 Patreon Q&As here too!
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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Xbox business health, Game Pass reven
XB2+1 (Ep. 38): Talking XBOX with JON CLARKE of DayOne!
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THE THIRTENE EIGHTIETH XB2+1 IS HERE. HANGING OUT WITH XBOX LEGEND ... JON "SIKAMIKANICO" CLARKE.
We'll talk Xbox things, how XboxEra's transition to DayOne is going, and Jon's predictions for the Xbox Showcase... and RYAN GOSLING?!
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409: Jez and Rand talk Xbox "hard choices," SHOWCASE predictions, Fable DELAYED
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Time for another juicy Xbox Two Podcast! This week, Jez and Rand talk Xbox Showcase predictions, "logogate," and Asha Sharma's response during the show, the big delay of Fable, 007: First Light, and much more!
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408 (Rand is BACK): Xbox fans WANT exclusives, Forza Horizon 6 is MASSIVE, Xbox adds new leaders
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YO YO gang. Welcome to this week's EXPLOSIVE XB2, RAND IS BACK. We talk Forza Horizon 6's absolutely huge successes, the Xbox Player Voice system and the top upvoted feedback items, Xbox's new leadership team, Destiny's demise, and much more.
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XB2+1 (Ep. 37): Talking Xbox with MILES DOMPIER + Patreon Q&A.
AIRED FIRST ON PATREON, MAY 12, 2026!
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The MILES is back on XB2+1, and we're going to get into some juicy thoughts on Xbox's future, the state of the industry, what Illfonic has been up to, and much more.
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407.75: Jez goes solo on Xbox "POSITRON," Xbox Elite LEAKS, Forza HYPE! Mixtape SUCKS?! (or does it... )
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Jez is solo again for another week of JUICY XBOXXY NEWSSY. Let's discuss the latest happenings, together, friends. Xbox's Elite Controller LEAKED. Thoughts on Subnautica 2, Forza Horizon 6, MIXTAPE, and Xbox's mysterious Positron program.
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407.5: Jez goes solo on Xbox's leadership changes, PlayStation financials, and UFOs?!
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Rand had some IRL to deal with again this Friday, so I went solo with some thoughts on Xbox's leadership changes, PlayStation's financials and Bungie's future, and some other bits and pieces. We'll hopefully be back on Monday for ep. 408! Thanks for bearing with us.
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407: Does Xbox NEED PlayStation? PS5 DRM drama, Asha talks Xbox financials
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It's time for another Xbox news week! This time, Rand and Jez talk Diablo 4 impressions, Xbox's financials, analytics that suggest Xbox games don't sell all that much on PlayStation, Pragmata, PS5 DRM drama, and much more.
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406 (for real this time): Xbox going back to exclusives? Big Xbox Game Pass price drop, "Microsoft Gaming" is dead
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The Xbox Two Podcast is back! This week Rand and Jez will be talking about Asha's plan for Xbox and potentially the return of exclusives, Xbox Game Pass actually got a price decrease while also removing Call of Duty from Day 1 on the service and so much more!
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XB2+1 (Ep. 36): Learning about State of Decay 3 with SUNNY GAMES!
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THE THIRTENE SIXETHHS XB2+1 IS HERE. HANGING OUT WITH SUNNY GAMES of STATE OF DECAY FAME AND FORTUNE.
Jez and Sunny talk all things State of Decay 3, Xbox, and the future!
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405.75 (Bonus): Xbox Game Pass HUGE price cut, Patreon Q&A, random Xbox topics
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Hey gang. Jez here with another bonus solo show. Rand is dealing with a ton of IRL stuff at the moment (iykyk), so I decided to drop by with another quick chat about the big Xbox news of the now: the big ol' price cut to Xbox Game Pass. I also get the Patreon Q&A topics you guys sent in too at the half way mark. Than
405.5 (Bonus): Jez goes solo, Metro 2039 revealed, RANDOM Xbox news with you guys
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Hey guys, XB2 406 is delayed to Monday as Rand deals with IRL stuff today. We'll talk some random Xboxxy news and take your questions ahead of Monday's regular show.
Note: Me and Rand will cover some of the same topics on Monday if yall wanna wait for that, but some asked me to upload this one too to here. :) So t
405: Xbox exclusives RETURN? Fable DELAYED? Call of Duty ditched from Game Pass?
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Rand and Jez get into another shiny week of Xbox Two goodness.
This week, we talk Xbox's big feedback push, Fable's delay rumors, Call of Duty being removed from Xbox Game Pass, Asha Sharma's regime change, and much, much more!
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404.5 (Bonus): Jez goes solo on Xbox feedback, new Game Pass tiers, and more!
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Sadly Rand's internet is cooked right now, so I (Jez) went solo this week with a bonus show (we're still planning a Monday show though!)
We talk Xbox Game Pass rumored new tiers and changes, we talk Xbox exclusivity arguments, Xbox's big feedback drive, and much more.
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404: Xbox Showcase season, Xbox Fanfest returns, State of Decay 3 test, Gears E-Day Direct
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It's time. It's TIME. IT'S RAND_AL TIME. Jez and Rand return for another XB2 pod! This week, we talk Xbox Showcase season, FanFest going global, State of Decay 3 alpha tests going live, Gears E-Day direct and rumors, and much more!
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XB2+1 (INTERVIEW): Learning about 'Death Howl' and small-team Xbox dev with Malte Burup
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Hey gang! Here's an XB2+1 Interview with Malte Burup, of Death Howl fame, part of a 4-person team working on a dark deckbuilder on Xbox Play Anywhere! Death Howl is a deckbuilder with soulsborne and XCOM inspirations, set in a Scandinavian-inspired mythological setting,
403: PlayStation HUGE price increase, Xbox Partner Preview, Asha kills "This is an Xbox."
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It's another fun week in Xbox land as Rand and Jez talk this week's happenings. PlayStation finally concedes to global price increases, and fanboys suddenly think price increases are "fine." Xbox Partner Preview delivers some great news for Xbox fans, and Asha Sharma continues to push forward on her Xbox agenda.
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402: Xbox Helix GDC secrets, DLSS 5 AI Outrage, Crimson Desert review drama
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Jez and Rand catch up on this week's Xbox news! We talk Asha Sharma expectations, a shift in attitude at Microsoft, GDC news, Helix rumors, Crimson Desert drama, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, Xbox new dashb
401: Xbox REVEALS Project Helix, PlayStation quits PC gaming, Asha commits to console
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Hey gang! This week, Jez and Rand discuss Project Helix, Xbox's confirmed console+PC hybrid. We talk Asha Sharma's commitment to console and what Xbox needs to do to grow, we discuss PlayStation quitting PC, and much more.
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400: Xbox shakeup aftermath, Xbox to be "sunset"?! Xbox leadership interview.
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Jez and Rand are back in the saddle, this week discussing the aftermath of the big Xbox shakeup. We talk comments on Xbox being "shut down," Jez's big Xbox leadership interview, the big online drama, and much more.
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Jezbox: Discussing Xbox's future, Phil's retirement, and new CEO Asha Sharma
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Hey guys. Jez here, some of you asked if I could upload my solo show on Spotify so you could listen at your leisure ahead of Friday's Ep. 400 with Rand. Here it is!
It was a live stream and not structured very well like a podcast, and I was solo, but we discuss a lot of things dropped in the chat and the like. No
399.5: Phil Spencer RETIRES, huge Xbox shakeup, PlayStation kills Bluepoint, Roblox takes over
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Time for another XB2! This is a 399.5 special as Jez is out on location. Rand is joined by Cognito of Defining Duke and Iron Lords Podcast to discuss the latest gaming news, as Phil Spencer retires LIVE mid-show.
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399: Xbox Excellence Awards, PlayStation State of Play, Blizzard on FIRE, Highguard, high flop
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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news. We talk PlayStation's State of Play, Blizzard's resurgence, Highguard fallout and post-mortem, and much more.
Timestamps coming soon!
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398: AMD confirms next-gen Xbox Magnus 2027, Xbox 2026 line-up revealed, Overwatch reborn
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Jez and RAND. GO LIVE! Let's do this. Talking next-gen Xbox rumors, Xbox's 2026 line-up, Overwatch revamped, and much more!
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00:00:00 : Intro, 2026 games hype, FF7 Rebirth hits Xbox.
00:19:00 : Blizzard over
397: Xbox dies ... AGAIN! Final Fantasy 7 is here, AI batters gaming stocks, Highguard drama
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Hey gang! Jez and Rand are back with another XB2 Podcast! This week, we talk Final Fantasy 7 hitting Xbox, GDC survey drama, AI battering gaming stocks including Take Two (in the year of GTA 6 wtf?). We talk Highguard and "toxic empathy," and the future of Xbox hardware.
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396: RAND IS BACK! Xbox Dev_Direct reactions, Fable, FH6 revealed, Ubisoft imploding
RAND IS BACK! This week, we talk Xbox Dev Direct, Fable and Forza Horizon 6 reactions, Ubisoft imploding, and much more.
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00:00:00: Rand returns! Industry layoffs, AI bubble.
00:35:00: Playground Ga
395: Xbox News with Jez, gaming industry downturn, AI dominating?
Join Jez for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss questions from the audience, analyse the near-term future of gaming, disruption from AI, and much more.
Thanks to everyone for your support during this solo show stint, as Rand continues to deal with family matters.
394: Xbox in 2026 rumor explosion, Xbox Dev_Direct, and what's next for Xbox?
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Jez flies solo again as Rand deals with a family tragedy. This week, we talk rumors about the Xbox January Direct, we discuss Jez's preview of Xbox's 2026, and also debate Xbox's hardware future.
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XB2+1 (Ep. 35): Talking Xbox 2025, 2026 with Parris Lilly!
Aired first December 30, 2025 on Patreon.com/XB2!
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Hey gang, here's our final XB2+1 of 2025! Talking Xbox's 2025, and 2026 with Parris Lilly of GamerTag Radio and Kinda Funny fame.
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We talk about our favorite games from 2025, what Xbox needs to do in 2026, and wrap up with
393: Next-gen Xbox and PS6 console DELAYED?! RAM and GPU prices explode, 2026 preview
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Jez goes solo as Rand's mic unexpectedly dies at the start of the show! We take questions from the audience, talk Xbox in 2026, rumors of the consoles being delayed due to the RAM price explosion, and much more!
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392: Xbox in 2026, huge Starfield 2.0 update, Larian AI debate, November sales suffer
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Jez and Rand return for another week of Xboxxy news! We talk Larian AI drama, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo November sales apocalypse, the future of Starfield, Fallout, and Elder Scrolls, Xbox Developer Direct rumors, and much more!
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391: The Game Awards reveals, Expedition 33 dominates, Xbox Dev Direct CONFIRMED
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It's time for another Xbox Two Podcast! Jez is out this week, but Rand is joined by Colt to recap The Game Awards fun from this week. Talking all the major reveals, Xbox Dev Direct, Call of Duty moving away from back-to-back themes, Black Friday drama, and more!
TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, Xbox 25th anniversary.00:2
390: Xbox strikes big deal for more consoles, Netflix buys Warner Bros, PlayStation to include Steam, CEREAL?
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Jez and Rand gear up for another week of Xbox and gaming news. The hype cycle for The Game Awards is setting in, we talk statues, Netflix to buy Warner Bros.?! The rumor of PlayStation grabbing Steam, and also BREAKFAST CEREAL!
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XB2+1 (INTERVIEW): Talking Xbox and game dev with The Falconeer's TOM SALA
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Our THIRD ever developer interview is here! We talk to TOMAS SALA of The Falconeer / Bulwark fame, all about his experiences with Xbox, Game Pass, the state of indie development, and much more!
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THE FALCONEER O
389: The Game Awards teasers, Xbox 2026 games, Xbox 360 hits 20th anniversary
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Jez and Rand check in for a rare Monday post-Thanksgiving show! We talk rumors around The Game Awards, THAT STATUE, Xbox 360's 20th anniversary, and more!
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00:00:00: Intro, Black Friday muted, Xbox sales and AB
388: Xbox Partner Preview, The Game Awards nominees, Battlefield beats Call of Duty?!
Rand and Jez return with another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk the Xbox Partner Preview event, The Game Awards nominees, Battlefield beating out Call of Duty in first weekend sales, and much more.
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XB2+1 (Ep. 34) Talking Xbox with DIRT GRIGGITY!
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387: Steam Machine revealed, Valve takes on Xbox and PlayStation, what is a video game console?!
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IS XBOX DOOMED? Jez and Rand talk about this week's Steam Machine drama, expectations, the evolving game industry, and much more.
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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Ubisoft doomed? Fallout Anniversary is broken. Fallout New Veg
386: Grand Theft Auto 6 DELAYED, Xbox 2026 Plans, Arc Raiders explodes
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Jez and Rand RETURN. This week, we talk GTA 6 and how it impacts Xbox's plans, we talk Arc Raiders blowing tf up, and hints that PlayStation might be following Xbox's strategy once again ...
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00:00:00: Intro,
385: Next-gen Xbox hardware, Halo Campaign Evolved, TikTok competition blame?!
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Rand and Jez are BACK, and this week, we do an extra long show to make up for Rand's flu! We talk next-gen Xbox hardware rumors, Satya's TikTok comments, Halo Campaign Evolved drama, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro
384.5: Xbox next-gen hardware, Halo CE reactions, Nov showcase?!
Rand is out with the flu this week, so Jez took to the airwaves for a bonus solo show! We talked the Xbox next-gen hardware report, fielded audience questions about the November showcase rumor, and examined some Halo CE reactions, all while playing WoW. 🤗
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384: Xbox consoles "dropped" from stores, Xbox Ally reviewed, "This is an Xbox" drama
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This week, Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news and rumors. We talk about the FUD that Xbox has been "dropped" from retailers, we talk Xbox Ally reviews and impressions, and also get into the big debate about Xbox's "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign.
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XB2+1 INTERVIEW: Talking Xbox and gaming with NEW BLOOD INTERACTIVE!
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Hey gang! Welcome to our next developer interview! This time, we're catching up with New Blood Interactive's CEO Dave Oshry!
New Blood Interactive is a prolific Steam indie dev known for pioneering the "boomer shooter" genre. New Blood Interact
383: Xbox cancels next-gen console! ... or maybe not. Halo Studios leadership issues, and the strange future.
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Jez and Rand gear up for another Xbox Two Pod! This week, we talk the big drama of the past week, from the Xbox Game Pass price hike, to the misinformation about Xbox's next-gen console hardware. We also talk Halo Studios and its future, and Jez has a little too much vodka.
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382: Xbox Game Pass BIG price hike, EA finally sells, Halo info drop soon?
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Rand and Colt get into a week of Xboxxy news, with Jez recovering from a brief hospital visit. This week, the lads discuss the obvious: Xbox Game Pass' big price hike drama. EA finally sells itself, and we're getting a big Halo info drop soon.
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381: Forza Horizon 6, Elder Scrolls 6 release date? Wolverine, TGS, and Xbox Ally prices
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Rand and Jez talk up another week of Xbox news. EA is getting bought out, Elder Scrolls 6 release window hints, Wolverine gameplay is showcased, Xbox's TGS showcase discussed, Forza Horizon 6 revealed, and Xbox Ally price drama.
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380: Xbox PRICE HIKE AGAIN, Borderlands 4 drama, Xbox Series S redeemed?
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Jez and Rand go live once again to talk this week in Xbox and gaming news. This week, we talk Xbox's new price hike and tariff fallout, we explore Borderlands 4 drama and Randy Pitchford's very public crash out, Battlefield 6 devs comment on the Xbox Series S and how it helped optimiza
379: Xbox @ TGS, Nintendo patent drama, Xbox Game Pass debated, Wolfenstein Trilogy?
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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk Xbox @ TGS rumors, Nintendo's war on creativity, Xbox Game Pass industry negativity, Wolfenstein 3 rumors, and much more.
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XB2+1 (Ep. 33): Talking Xbox and Gamescom with XboxERA's Jon Sikamikanico!
Aired first on Patreon.com/XB2 on September 2, 2025!
Jez and Rand catch up with Jon from XboxEra to talk Gamescom secrets, hands-on with a TON of upcoming games, Xbox Ally impressions, and much more!
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378: Next Xbox "Magnus" price, Helldivers 2 Xbox outsells PS5, Hollow Knight Silksong madness
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Jez and Rand are BACK! This week, we talk Hollow Knight madness, Xbox next-gen rumors, Helldivers 2 sales figures, and much more!
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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, thoughts on Gamescom, Starfield
377: Xbox @ Gamescom 2025, Xbox and PlayStation collab, Forza Horizon 6 in Japan?
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Rand and Shpeshal Nick of XboxEra.com catch up while Jez is out at Gamescom! The duo talk Gamescom announcements and ONL, Helldivers 2 and Halo teaming up, leaks and the gaming industry, Black Myth Wukong, and much, much more.
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376: Halo + Helldivers 2 crossover, Xbox at Gamescom, Mafia, Roblox attacks predator hunters
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This week, we discuss Halo and Helldivers 2 and if it could mean more for Xbox and PlayStation bundling up, Xbox at Gamescom and the lineup, Mafia's sales figures, and Roblox, Mastercard, and Visa's censorship push.
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375: Next Gen Xbox Console "Magnus," Contraband Cancelled, PlayStation Multiplatform?
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Rand and Jez are BACK with the latest episode of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox's next-gen console rumors, Contraband's death, PlayStation's "hardware centricity," and much, much more!
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374: PlayStation games coming to Xbox, Xbox games dominate PlayStation Store, Battlefield 6 revealed
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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy goodness. This time, we talk PlayStation games coming to Xbox store, and the rumors therein. We talk Xbox financials and Xbox's ongoing dominance of the PlayStation Store, we talk Battlefield 6 hype and the multiplayer reveal. And MUCH MORE!
373: Xbox drops $80 pricing, No Rest for the Wicked to skip Xbox? Battlefield 6, Fable delayed?
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Jez and Rand discuss another week of fun Xboxxy news. This week, we talk $80 baseline pricing being dropped by Xbox, we discuss the No Rest for the Wicked drama, Battlefield 6 hype/optimism, rumors of a Fable delay, and much more.
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372: Xbox Ally price leak, Fallout 5 clarifications, Blade and Ninja Theory budgets, next-gen cloud and OEM Xbox consoles?
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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox news! This week, we discuss rumors of next-gen cloud and OEM Xbox consoles, we talk Xbox Ally price leaks and why it won't be a 1:1 price conversion with the European Union, we talk Fallout 5 and Fallout's future, we talk on-going industry iss
XB2+1 (Ep. 32) Talking Xbox, Helldivers 2, PlayStation, and more with COLIN MORIARTY!
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We're talking to Colin Moriarty of Last Stand Media and Sacred Symbols once again to get his reaction to Helldivers 2 on Xbox, the Microsoft layoffs, and gaming's strange and wonderful future.
Aired on July 9, 2025, first on Patreon.com/XB2
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371: Xbox Game Pass drama, "multiple" Fallout games coming, Xbox @ Gamescom and TGS
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Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox Two Podcast goodness. This week, we talk the latest Xbox Game Pass drama, rumors that "multiple" Fallout titles are on the way, Xbox heading out to Gamescom and TGS, and much more.
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370: Xbox's mass layoffs, Helldivers 2 hits Xbox, Perfect Dark, Everwild, and more cancelled
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Jez and Rand gear up for peek into Xbox's future, following mass layoffs hitting hundreds of staffers at Microsoft Gaming.
We talk Contraband, Forza Motorsport, and other potentially damaged projects, we talk the cancellation of Perfect Dark and Everwild, and also discuss Helldivers 2
XB2+1 (Ep. 31) Talking Xbox, layoffs, and SGF with Samuel Tolbert
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AIRED FIRST: JUNE 24, 2025!
THE THIRTY ONEST XBOX TWO PLUS SHOW is HERE! Our next guest is the INDESTRUCTIBLE SAMUEL TOLBERT of WindowsCentral.com!
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