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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, and much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, BlizzCon pilgrimage, Control Resonant. WoW Forever vs. GTA 6.00:25:00: Kojima, PlayStation, PHYSINT. Marvel's Wolverine review drama. Lego Batman.01:05:00: Onimusha impressions, Capcom hype, Xbox 25th anniversary speculation.01:34:00: Xbox Game Pass "restructure."02:05:00: BlizzCon reactions, Diablo V and StarCraft. WoW on Xbox?02:35:00: AI apocalypse, Xbox ads in-game?03:10:00: Patreon Q&A, Elder Scrolls 6 launch ideas.

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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 fans really upset with the recent PlayStation decisions, Wolverine reviews bomb drama and so much more!

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Welcoming Lord Cognito! BlizzCon hype and STARCRAFT. Xbox discs go digital, Fable "hands-on" previews.
00:30:00: Onimusha impressions, Capcom's hot streak. Wolverine reviews implode.
01:10:00: Wolfenstein 3 teased, Xbox goes transmedia. Double Fine sarcasm controversy.
01:22:00: Hideo Kojima cuts ties with PlayStation, Xbox grabs PHYSINT.
02:28:00: Patreon Q&A.

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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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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.

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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, and muchy much more.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Ori 3 rumors, Gamescom expectations, GTA 6 trailer reactions.
00:40:00: Gears: E-Day campaign preview, Xbox disc-to-digital announcement.
01:30:00: Xbox pitching to Hollywood, gaming books and media. Xbox Series X25 scalper situation.
01:55:00: Blizzard and CD Projekt RED partner up, Plague Tale Resonance, Star Wars Zero Company gameplay impressions.
02:20:00: Fable combat drama, Xbox Helix and Elder Scrolls 6 exclusivity. Gamescom reactions, backlogpocalypse.
03:00:00: Witcher 3 Remastered, CD Projekt RED the GOAT? Patreon Q&A.

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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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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.

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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 met with rage and anger, and so much more!

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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.

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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, our favorite upcoming games, and much more!

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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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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00: Intro, Gears vs. Halo as Xbox's top IP, Matt Booty's studio management, Mortal Shell 2 impressions.
00:40:00: Media, rage bait, and Xbox perception, Back compat on PC, Project Helix "leaks."
01:20:00: Xbox avatars, MTX, EA acquisition, Bioware's future. Xbox "platinum" achievement.
01:50:00: Physical vs. Digital debate, Take-Two CEO comments. Cloud gaming vs. reality.
02:10:00: id Software layoffs, GTA 6 exclusive Netflix reveal?
02:45:00: Patreon Q&A.

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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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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, most anticipated games, hitting the backlog, recent games.

00:20:00: Xbox Helix vs. Steam.

00:55:00: Gears of War: E-Day impressions, Xbox financials, and future strategy.

01:35:00: Xbox Game Studios strategy, future of Fallout, future of Halo.

01:50:00: Digital rights, Xbox Live outages, future of Xbox Ally and handhelds.

02:20:00: Fable vs. God of War, Paramount acquires Warner Bros.

02:42:00: Patreon Q&A, Xbox at Gamescom.

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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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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Jez has buyer's remorse, and reads a book?!

00:18:00: Tomb Raider delayed, Ghost Recon Wildlands leaked, PS5 disc controversy continues. Xbox tax and the state of game journalism.

00:55:00: LG monitors injecting ads into Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming vs. ads. Halo reviews influenced by Xbox hate?

01:20:00: Halo Campaign Evolved thoughts, Xbox back compat on PC.

02:00:00: Circana shows Xbox hardware sales jump, Game Pass vs. Xbox studios, Matt Booty vs. Xbox exclusives.

02:30:00: Patreon Q&A topics and superchats.

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