The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

The world's best Xbox and 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-first gaming podcast featuring "The Xbox Two!" We're two Xbox lifers 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.

The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Rand & Jez, with 441 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rand & Jez hosts The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast, a leisure show with 441 episodes published.

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  Episode #421

  421: Xbox Cloud Gaming big changes, GTA 6 sells Xbox Series X|S, Double Fine & Brutal Legend 2

  Sep 5, 20263h 56m

  OwO what's this?! Another podcast?! with Jez and Rand?! SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 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. SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! ⁠http://patreon.com/XB2⁠ | Now cheaper! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, StarCraft RETURNS?! Nexon licensing rumors. Blizzcon expectations.00:28:00: Life is Strange Reunion, Onimusha reviews, MGS Vol 3. collection?00:50:00: Somehow, Scalebound returned. Banjo pitch rumors, GTA 6 boosts Xbox.01:10:00: Xbox disc-to-digital, third-parties "upset" about discs, Xbox Cloud Gaming limits.02:00:00: Corps say consumers don't deserve tariff refunds. Double Fine goes indie and trolls Xbox. 02:35:00: Sony argues against digital game ownership, Patreon Q&A topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #420

  420: Xbox disc-to-digital, Fable 'drama,' Witcher 3 Remastered, GTA 6 reactions, all things Gamescom

  Aug 29, 20264h 2m

  SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 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, and muchy much more. SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! ⁠http://patreon.com/XB2⁠ | Now cheaper! Timestamps will be up a bit later! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #419

  419: GTA 6 MASSIVE leaks, Xbox Helix + PS6 sales trouble, PlayStation live service implosion

  Aug 22, 20263h 59m

  GET: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! #ad 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. SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! ⁠http://patreon.com/XB2⁠ | Now cheaper! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, it's review season baby, Gears E-Day and upcoming games.00:18:00: Nostalgia, retro DLC a new trend? Marcus Lehto comments on Halo's future.01:06:00: Xbox ditches Circana, Xbox Helix / PS6 console prices.01:21:00: GTA 6 gameplay leaks, dev fallout.01:56:00: Microsoft's AI investments, id Software layoffs, Roblox lawsuit, Bioware vs. EA.02:25:00: PlayStation live service failure, classic CoD issues. 02:55:00: Patreon Q&A, Xbox 25th anniversary events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

  418: Elder Scrolls 6 Sentinel Xbox exclusive, Activision making Halo, Wolverine rage and anger

  Aug 18, 20263h 35m

  SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 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 met with rage and anger, and so much more! SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! ⁠http://patreon.com/XB2⁠ | Now cheaper! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Mortal Shell 2 impressions, Gamescom hints? 00:20:00: Xbox Elite Controller leaks, Gears controller. Wolverine backlash. 01:10:00: BlizzCon and StarCraft shooter hype. Xbox next-gen devices rumor. Activision to take over Halo?01:48:00: Kingdom Hearts on Xbox, Xbox and McDonald's, Elder Scrolls 6 speculation. 02:35:00: Roblox is cooked, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

  XB2+1 (Ep. 40) Talking Xbox with SCARCELY RELEVANT

  Aug 11, 20261h 48m

  SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 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, our favorite upcoming games, and much more! SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! ⁠http://patreon.com/XB2⁠ | 50% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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