* * The only podcast directly from Xbox at Microsoft * * Previously known as Major Nelson Radio Join Malik Prince, Tina Amini, Jeff Rubenstein and industry experts from inside Xbox as they discuss the latest Xbox news, share interviews with top gaming and technology personalities and give you a first hand glimpse into what it is like to work at Xbox and Microsoft. This is the only Xbox Podcast straight from the source. Listen to the official Xbox Podcast and hear what it is like to work on hardware, games and services that reach millions of gamers around the globe.
On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're sitting down with none other than Hamaguchi san to discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. And once you're done watching the episode, make sure to go download the demo so you can start playing right now.
00:00 Introduction
01:41 Partnership with Xbox
04:42 How excited are you and the team?
05:28 What can player expect from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade?
07:32 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - Episode INTERmission
08:15 Streamlined progression
10:22 Phil Spncer and Xbox ROG Ally X
12:30 What are you most excited for players to experience?
13:33 Demo out now
13:58 Outro
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It's one of the biggest nights in gaming, and on this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we are in Los Angeles and getting ready for The Game Awards. Matt Booty is here along with a who's-who of guests, including Guillaume Provost, Feargus Urquhart, and more, all to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year while looking forward to the awards show and beyond.
00:00 Introduction
01:08 Matt Booty
09:10 Compulsion Games
19:22 Obsidian Entertainment
24:36 iD Software
37:05 Outro
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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're visiting Obsidian Entertainment as they're getting ready to release their awesome action RPG, The Outer Worlds 2. We're diving deep into Arcadia and learning all about each faction's unique and reactive radio stations, including how the original songs, ads, skits, and eccentric DJs all add flavor, feel, guidance, and lore to this story-driven game.
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Walk and talk with Brandon
02:24 What are you most excited for players to experience?
03:04 What is Outer Worlds 2?
04:19 Sitting down with Leonard and Brandon
05:00 What does it mean to be a Creative Director?
06:56 Radio talk and the inspiration to have it in the game
08:51 What are some of the radio stations?
10:56 What was it like playing the game internally and interpreting the propaganda of each radio station?
12:20 What was the writing and casting process for the radio DJs?
14:20 Reactivity with the radio stations
18:54 The conversational Moon Man Menu
21:20 What is your favorite ad, PSA, or song from Outer Worlds 2?
23:59 What are you most excited to see?
26:57 Outro
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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're in Tokyo, Japan, and we're sitting down with the folks from Team Ninja and PlatinumGames to discuss the return of the legendary series, Ninja Gaiden 4. We're diving deep into the visceral, fast-paced, and challenging combat that's made the franchise iconic, while also talking about how Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have come together to create one of the most anticipated games of the year.
00:00 Introduction
02:46 Storytelling and cinematic moments
03:46 Character Insights
05:35 Difficulty settings and customization
10:30 Ninja Coin
12:36 Are there any challenges for the speedrunning community?
14:33 Ryu and Yakumo’s swords brought into real life
15:44 Do either have a dream weapon for Yakumo or Ryu wield?
16:44 Ninja Gaiden 4 on the ROG Xbox Ally
17:29 Custom controllers
18:50 Outro
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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're in Tokyo, Japan, and Jeff is hanging out with Sarah Bond and Mena Kato to talk all things Tokyo Game Show 2025. We're recapping the show, talking about the games we're most excited about, and highlighting the exciting diversity of games from Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and more!
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Xbox's momentum in Asia
02:18 Players reactions in Asia
03:41 Game highlights
06:02 Asian pop culture collaborations
07:17 Xbox's deepening engagement with game creators in Japan
and around Asia
07:49 Xbox's presence at TGS
08:19 Bounty of riches for Xbox fans and Game Pass subscribers
09:25 Outro
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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're in San Francisco, California at Double Fine Productions, and we’re getting an inside look at the highly anticipated game, Keeper. We get to play the game, and then, we sit down and talk to a few of the devs about this beautiful and weird third-person adventure game all about connection and growth.
00:00 Introduction
01:16 What is Keeper?
02:11 What does it mean to play a lighthouse?
05:02 Puzzles
06:38 Where did the inspiration come from?
07:55 Building the emotional connection between Twig and the Lighthouse
10:43 How to tell a story without dialogue or traditional HUD
12:36 "Weird but chill" vibe
15:03 Aesthetic inspiration
19:31 Special area of gameplay
21:37 Building emotions with music
24:54 Game design
28:15 What are you most excited for players to experience?
31:09 Final thoughts
32:01 Outro
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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we have Matty and Mikey in from Squanch Games to talk about one of our most anticipated sequels, High On Life 2. We're going to dive deep into the comedy of the game, how they come up with all of those eclectic weapons we know and love, the look and feel of world, and how the studio is turning around this follow up only three years after the first.
00:00 Introduction
03:00 How are you holding up?
04:47 How did you turn around a sequel so quickly?
07:44 Comedy
13:43 Artistic style differences between High On Life and the sequel
15:34 ConCon at Gamescon
17:53 Hub system
22:27 Writing for the game
23:33 Celebrity voice actors
25:39 Gun design
27:10 Balancing guns and characters
29:00 Will Kenny be in the sequel?
30:05 What are you most excited about in High On Life 2?
33:03 Final thoughts
34:31 Outro
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On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at Gamescom in Germany, and we're diving deep into the weird and eclectic game, There Are No Ghosts at The Grand. This game has everything! From creative decorating to spooky mysteries, FPS battles to puzzle solving, and even singing! Yes, singing! But probably not ghosts... right?
00:00 Introduction
00:53 What is No Ghosts at the Grand?
02:04 Power tools
03:47 Player choice
04:50 Beyond the hotel
05:52 The musical of it all
08:08 Supernatural secrets
10:43 New uses for power tools
11:36 Day and night cycle
12:43 Unrevealed game mechanics
14:27 How is there so much in this game?
16:45 Can you decorate anywhere?
17:46 Unique exploration areas
19:36 Final thoughts
20:17 Outro
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On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at Gamescom in Germany, and we have the folks from MachineGames joining us to dive deep into the world of Indiana Jones and the new DLC, The Order of Giants! Axel and Zeke tell us everything we need to know about where this takes place in the story and what we can expect in terms of the new puzzles and challenges facing Indy in this exciting new chapter of his adventure.
00:00 Introduction
00:43 What is The Order of Giants?
01:24 Why is the DLC is part of the original narrative?
02:29 Developing the DLC
04:20 Structure of the DLC
05:42 Is the DLC open to different types of players?
06:57 Can you jump around?
08:01 Why is the DLC set in the Vatican and Rome?
11:32 What's the story and who do we meet in the DLC?
14:21 New elements of the DLC
15:37 Puzzles
17:41 Platforming
20:00 Outro
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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're diving into the big release of the day: Helldivers 2 is here! We're talking to Mikael Eriksson of Arrowhead Games and Corrinne Robinson of Halo Studios about all things Helldivers 2, the ODST Warbond, and how everything came together behind the scenes.
00:00 Introduction
00:51 What is Helldivers 2?
04:00 ODST Legendary War Bond
05:36 Arrowhead and Xbox Partnership
08:36 Who Approached Who?
09:52 Community Response
14:36 Outro
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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're giving you a big update on all things Xbox Ally, Play Anywhere, Game Pass, Cloud Gaming, and more! So, get comfy in your hammocks as Ethan and the Jasons give you all the information you need to know about the latest Xbox news!
00:03 Introduction
00:36 What We're Playing
02:58 What's in the Works
04:04 The Future of Xbox
05:03 Hammock Time
06:00 Cloud Gaming
07:17 Game Pass
08:23 Xbox Insiders
13:36 Xbox Play Anywhere
14:58 Xbox and AMD Partnership
17:17 Xbox History
19:29 Meeting with Developers
20:18 Q&A | Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X
28:26 Xbox Play Anywhere
30:01 Outro
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