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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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Splinter Cell Netflix Show?!
00:32:00: Next Xbox "cancelled," or not. Microsoft moving manufacturing out of China?
00:52:00: Xbox "pulled from stores" rumors, Xbox Live Gold to be removed on next gen?
01:15:00: Battlefield 6 thoughts, Glen Schofield comments, Quantic Dream goes multiplayer.
02:10:00: Xbox Ally impressions, This is an Xbox drama.
03:08:00: Pokémon review bombed, Patreon Q&A.
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XB2+1 INTERVIEW: Talking Xbox and gaming with NEW BLOOD INTERACTIVE!
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✨AIRED FIRST EARLY ON PATREON.COM/XB2!
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 Interactive is starting to bring its games to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Cloud Gaming, optimized as well for the Xbox Ally!
In the interview, we talk about New Blood Interactive's journey, and Dave's opinions on ID@Xbox and what Microsoft can do to improve public perception of the brand.
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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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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, Machine Games' next title? Expedition 33 success.00:30:00: Silent Hill F wrap up, Battlefield 6 vs. Call of Duty. 01:04:00: Next-gen Xbox speculation, Xbox Game Pass price hike. 01:50:00: Halo Studios is cooked? Jez vs. AI. 02:26:00: Xbox cancels next-gen hardware?! No. 03:00:00: Ubisoft kills an Assassin's Creed game. Patreon Q&A.
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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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The world's best gaming podcast is here: The XB2. 😎 Connect with us at TheXB2.com, for YouTube, Discord, Patreon, and much more. Also known as The Xbox Two, we're an Xbox and Windows PC-oriented gaming podcast featuring "The Xbox Two!" We're two Xbox super fans and industry analysts, Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19. Every Friday, we discuss the week's gaming news, share exclusive information, and offer unique insights, with some good humor along the way.