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But, why?
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🟢 Xbox Insider Update Brings Four Handy New Features
Xbox Insiders are getting a surprisingly useful batch of quality-of-life improvements. Microsoft is rolling out updates to Gamertags, Game Hubs, Wishlists and Game History, making it easier to discover games, manage your profile and keep track of what you've been playing. Nothing flashy, but these are exactly the kinds of improvements that make the Xbox dashboard feel more polished. Now if only we could get a faster Store...
☁️ Stream Your Own Game Gets 51 More Titles
Microsoft has massively expanded the "Stream Your Own Game" feature, adding another 51 games to the growing list. If you own these titles digitally, you'll be able to stream them directly from the cloud without needing them to be part of Game Pass. It's another step toward Microsoft's vision of letting you play your library almost anywhere. The feature keeps getting better... now we just need Australia to get all the good cloud features first.
🎯 Cancelled Xbox 360 GoldenEye Finally Runs Natively on PC
One of gaming's greatest "what ifs" has taken another fascinating turn. Developers have successfully recompiled the cancelled Xbox 360 version of GoldenEye 007 into a native PC executable, meaning it runs without emulation. It doesn't make the project legal, but it's an impressive piece of preservation work that shows just how close this remaster came to release before licensing issues killed it.
💳 Xbox Could Soon Offer Buy Now, Pay Later
Buying an Xbox console, game or accessory may soon become a little easier on the wallet. Microsoft is reportedly partnering with Klarna and PayPal to introduce flexible payment options across Xbox purchases. Whether you're eyeing a new console or just a few too many games during a sale, spreading the cost could become as simple as checking a different payment option. Just remember... buying games on finance probably isn't the best financial advice you'll hear today.
⚠️ Xbox Faces Another Major Reset
The biggest story this week continues to be Microsoft's internal shake-up. Following confirmed July layoffs, Xbox leadership has reportedly told staff that "this cannot continue," signalling another major reset for the gaming division. CEO Asha Sharma is said to be focusing on leaner teams, better execution and a more affordable Xbox ecosystem moving forward. It's a tough period for Xbox, but many fans are hoping these difficult decisions eventually lead to stronger games and a healthier platform. Which leads to...
💼 Satya Nadella: Xbox Must Become Sustainable
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has made it clear that Xbox's future depends on becoming a sustainable business. Rather than chasing endless growth, Microsoft wants predictable returns from its gaming division as development costs continue to rise. It's a statement that helps explain many of the company's recent decisions around Game Pass, multiplatform releases and internal restructuring. And of course this means...
🏢 Xbox Studios Reportedly Looking for Independence
Reports suggest several Xbox Game Studios teams, including Double Fine and Ninja Theory, are exploring ways to spin off into independent studios. Nothing has been confirmed, but after months of restructuring and uncertainty, it paints a picture of developers wanting greater creative and financial control. Whether Microsoft would actually let these studios go is another question entirely.
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What even does that title mean?
At this stage, we're not even sure anymore...
☀️ 🎮🕺 Summer Games Fest Wrap Up
We cover all the games coming to XBOX and PC revealed during the Summer Game Fast 2026! Here's a complete list for you. You're welcome...
- Resident Evil: Veronica
- Cuphead 2
- Mighty Cuphead Adventure
- Alien: Isolation 2
- gen ATLAS
- Blood Message
- Stranger Than Heaven
- HAEX (PC)
- Mortal Shell II (Open Beta)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
- Gundam: Rogue Orbit
- Crossfire
- Guild Wars 3 (PC/PS5)
- Star Wars: Galactic Racer
- Virtua Fighter Crossroads
- RuneScape: Dragonwilds (Xbox release)
- 1666 Amsterdam (PC)
- SAW: Genesis (PC)
- Star Wars: Zero Company
- The Blood of Dawnwalker
- Among Us Story: On Guard
- Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance (Expansion)
- Swords of Legends
- Clutch
- Chronicles: Medieval (PC Early Access)
- Palworld 1.0
- The Wolf Among Us Remastered
- The Wolf Among Us 2
- Stellar Blade: Blood Rain
- Final Fantasy VII: Revelation
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In the deep, dark Winter of the Southern Hemisphere, XBOX has arrived to spread some much-needed light and joy...
We hope!
🎮 XBOX Showcase 2026
From new console hardware, to announcing the return of Exclusives - we cover everything that XBOX had to show the world.
Is 2026 the year they win us all back? Or is this another year where they snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?
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In a change heard across the world, Xbox is now XBOX!
And the crowd goes... mild?
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🏎️ Forza Horizon 6 Is XBOX’s Biggest Launch Since 2024
Forza Horizon 6 has exploded out of the gate, becoming the biggest XBOX launch since at least 2024 according to TrueAchievements’ player-count data. It’s outperforming every major first‑party release of the last two years and that’s before the full Game Pass wave hits. Playground Games continues to carry the platform on its beautifully rendered shoulders. At this point, Forza is XBOX’s most reliable franchise…
🟩 Microsoft Gaming Changes Its Name… From Xbox To XBOX
In a company-wide memo, Microsoft Gaming has officially rebranded itself as simply XBOX. Executives say the new “North Star” for the division is Daily Active Players, not console sales or Game Pass subs. This marks the biggest identity shift since the Phil Spencer era began. Sanity has prevailed it seems...
🎨 New Limited-Edition Controller… But Only in Design Lab?
XBOX has revealed a new “Limited Edition” controller. But in true XBOX fashion, it’s only available through Design Lab. It features a unique shell, special accents, and custom engraving options, making it feel more like a premium preset than a true LE release. Design Lab exclusivity means scalpers can’t touch it, which is a rare W for controller collectors.
💀 Why the Game Pass Family Plan Was Cancelled
A new report sheds light on why the Game Pass Family Plan quietly disappeared. And in surprise to no one, it looks like EA is to blame... The plan was “too generous,” too easy to exploit, and too difficult to scale globally. Microsoft reportedly struggled with regional pricing, account sharing, and revenue forecasting. In short: it was great for players, terrible for accountants.
🌌 Destiny 2: Every End Is a New Beginning
Bungie has released a massive new Destiny 2 update reflecting on the end of the Light & Darkness saga. The studio outlines what’s next for the game, including new seasonal structures, narrative arcs, and long‑term support plans. It’s a soft reboot without calling it a reboot. Destiny players are eating well again... Finally! Looks like Destiny is being killed so Marathon can flop...
📺 XBOX Games Showcase 2026 & Gears E‑Day Direct — Dates Confirmed
Insider Gaming has confirmed the dates and times for the XBOX Games Showcase 2026, followed immediately by a dedicated Gears of War: E‑Day Direct. Expect major first‑party reveals, new gameplay, and the full unveiling of E‑Day’s campaign. This is XBOX’s biggest broadcast of the year. Prepare your hype meters accordingly.
🧑💼 XBOX Hires New Exec to Strengthen the Console Side
XBOX has hired a new senior executive specifically tasked with “strengthening the console side of the business.” This comes as XBOX pivots toward a more balanced strategy between hardware, PC, cloud, and multiplatform releases. The new hire will oversee hardware planning, accessories, and retail presence. In other words: someone finally got put in charge of making XBOX consoles feel like a priority again.
🎮 The XBOX Elite Series 3 Leaks… And It’s Missing Something Big
The Elite Series 3 controller has leaked online, featuring a removable battery, new grips, and updated internals. But according to early impressions, it’s still missing one crucial feature: Hall Effect sticks. In 2026, that’s becoming inexcusable for a premium controller. Come on XBOX — drift is not a personality trait.
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We know why you're here every week. To answer that one burning question...
Where does Microsoft Solitaire Collection sit on the chats?
Now on with The Regular Show
🎮 Project Saluki & “Positron” Leak
Could this be a new Game Pass Tier AND a Disc‑to‑Digital Program?
A new backend leak has revealed Project Saluki, an unannounced Xbox Game Pass tier that appears to sit below Core and above the rumoured TRITON tier. But, even more interesting is “Positron,” a potential disc‑to‑digital conversion program that would let players register physical Xbox games to their digital library. The system references barcode scanning, ownership validation, and library syncing. If real, this would be one of the biggest consumer‑friendly moves Xbox has made in years. Now, if they got it working with PlayStation games and allowed you to move your library across... Project Helix will be even better value!
💸 Xbox Announces a New, Cheaper Version of Game Pass, Kinda...
Discord leaked it, so Microsoft officially revealed it. A new budget Game Pass tier, designed for players who want access to a small library without cloud gaming or day‑one releases. The tier is priced lower than Game Pass Essentials and focuses on affordability during Xbox’s broader subscription restructuring. Think of it as Discord Nitro Plus. Sadly, Online Console is not included. What a missed opportunity.
🟩 Asha Sharma’s Big Xbox Reveal... Kinda...
Take this one with a big grain of salt because the source is "Trust me bro". But because its news, we'll still chat about it. Asha Sharma has "confirmed" new details about Project Helix, the next‑generation Xbox designed around hybrid local/cloud play and deep Windows integration. She also revealed that Halo 2 and 3 remakes are in development, built to re‑establish Halo as a flagship franchise. Sharma emphasised a return to “big, prestige first‑party games” as a core pillar of Xbox’s future. But we all know that the only reason is because Halo lost its way, and remaking the old games is a good way to put these games on PlayStation...
🚫 Forza Horizon 6 Pirate Banned for 8,000 Years
In a completely unfair move, Microsoft has issued an 8,000‑year hardware ban to a player who played Forza Horizon 6 after the game leaked early on Steam. The ban covers the user’s Xbox account, console hardware ID, and associated services. Microsoft says it is taking “strict enforcement action” against anyone accessing or distributing the leaked build. More bans are expected as the company continues its investigation. Keep in mind, though, that Microsoft themselves leaked this by uploading the pre-load to Steam completely unencrypted...
🎮 Xbox Reveals 28 Games With ROG Ally Enhancements
Xbox has published a list of 28 titles that now include optimisations specifically for the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X handhelds. Improvements include better power profiles, UI scaling, performance presets, and controller‑first navigation. Games like Starfield, Forza Horizon 5, and Sea of Thieves are among the updated titles. You love to see it!
🤖 Xbox No Longer Developing Copilot for Consoles
Insider Gaming reported, and Asha confirmed it - Microsoft has halted development of Copilot for Xbox consoles! And there was much rejoicing! Despite earlier announcements suggesting it would arrive in 2026, the decision reportedly stems from performance limitations and unclear use‑case value on console UI. Copilot development will continue on Windows, mobile, and cloud‑based Xbox services. Microsoft has not commented publicly on whether console support may return later, but we hope not. Now if only the Windows team took notes...
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🎮 All Games Announced At The ID@Xbox Spring Showcase
The ID@Xbox Spring Showcase highlighted a huge wave of indie titles coming to Xbox and Game Pass, including new reveals, surprise shadow‑drops, and updates on previously announced projects. Microsoft emphasised creative diversity, with genres ranging from cozy life‑sims to hardcore action roguelikes. Several titles confirmed day‑one Game Pass launches, and some even caught our attention!
🟩 “I’ve Ordered a Series X, I’m Back In”
A Pure Xbox community post from a returning Xbox fan went viral after they announced they’d bought a Series X again due to recent platform improvements. And Asha Sharma personally replied, welcoming them back and reinforcing her commitment to rebuilding trust with players. The exchange resonated with the community, symbolising the more open, conversational leadership style Sharma has adopted. It’s a small moment, but one that landed well with long‑time fans. Remember when Phil used to do this? And is this the Asha Affect?
💸 Game Pass Ultimate Gets New Conversion Rates After Price Drop
Following the recent price reduction for Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft has updated its conversion ratios for players upgrading from Xbox Live Gold, Core, or other Game Pass tiers. The new rates are more favourable than expected, making it cheaper to convert existing time into Ultimate. Pure Xbox notes that this effectively softens the impact of previous conversion nerfs. It’s a rare case of a pricing change that players are actually happy about.
🧭 Asha Sharma: “Players Are Frustrated”
In a candid interview, Asha acknowledged that players are frustrated with pricing, communication, and inconsistent first‑party output. She outlined a plan focused on affordability, predictable release cadence, and rebuilding the Xbox identity. Asha also emphasised cross‑team collaboration, saying Xbox needs to “earn back trust” through actions, not promises. It’s the clearest articulation yet of her long‑term vision for the platform.
🟦 Leak Reveals New Xbox Game Pass Tier Bundled With Discord Nitro
A new leak suggests Xbox is preparing a Game Pass tier bundled with Discord Nitro, offering perks across both ecosystems. The tier appears to include PC Game Pass access, Nitro benefits, and possible cloud‑gaming time allowances. This aligns with earlier leaks referencing the “Duet” tier and Microsoft’s push for more flexible subscription options. Neither company has officially commented, but the integration would be a first for Xbox.
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🤑 Microsoft Cuts Game Pass Prices... Finally
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate drops from $29.99 → $22.99, and PC Game Pass from $16.49 → $13.99. The trade‑off: no more day‑one Call of Duty releases, but you won't find us crying about that. New CoD titles will now arrive about a year later, during the “following holiday season.” Existing CoD titles remain available, so you can still get your sweat on.
🚗 Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller & Headset
Microsoft unveils a Japan‑themed Limited-Edition controller and headset for Forza Horizon 6, featuring translucent shells, festival‑style colours, custom lighting, and themed audio cues. Pre‑orders ship from May 19, aligning with the game’s launch. Both accessories support Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, and full Xbox Accessories app customisation. And boy, do they look good! Warning: sunglasses required!
🎮 Three Day‑One Game Pass Titles Arriving the Same Day
Xbox Game Pass adds three day‑one titles simultaneously — the biggest single‑day drop of 2026: Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era (PC only, early access), TerraTech Legion (Xbox Series X|S + PC, console exclusive), Sledding Game (Xbox Series X|S + PC, console exclusive). Premium and Core tiers do not get these day‑one releases, but they'll be coming soon enough... All three look to be bangers, so it may tempt you back onto GP Ultimate.
☁️ Game Pass ‘TRITON’ & ‘Duet’ Tiers Hint at Cloud Time Limits
Backend code reveals new subscription codenames TRITON (first‑party‑focused tier) and Duet (possibly tied to Netflix discussions). New references suggest monthly cloud gaming time limits, a first for Xbox. This aligns with CEO Asha Sharma’s push for more affordable tiers. No pricing or launch details yet, but that doesn't stop the speculation!
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This is not a drill - LEE IS PLAYING CAT GAMES!
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⭐ Starfield Surges After Dual DLC Drop
Remember Starfield? Well, it seems everyone else did. Starfield’s Xbox player count jumped by nearly 200% following the simultaneous release of two DLC packs, marking one of the game’s biggest post‑launch spikes to date.
📺 The Best Xbox Cloud Gaming App… Is on Apple TV
A third‑party developer has built what Microsoft couldn't - the best‑looking Xbox Cloud Gaming app. But this one is not on Xbox hardware. Oh no! It’s on Apple TV. Early impressions say it “puts what Microsoft makes to shame,” with a slick UI and smoother navigation than the official experience.
🏆 Achievement System Overhaul Incoming
It's about time! Xbox is rolling out new improvements to Achievements, including better progression tracking and expanded reward structures. Insider Gaming reports that the update focuses on modernizing the system and giving players more meaningful milestones. Although we're still clamouring for the Xbox version of the Platinum. But hey, at least we can now hide games from our profile. All the Barbie gamers rejoice!
💸 Xbox CEO: “Game Pass Has Become Too Expensive”
In a leaked internal memo, new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma admits that Game Pass is “too expensive for players” and needs a “better value equation.” Could it be that the price hikes of up to 50% in the past 15 months are to blame? Looks like Call of Duty’s inclusion contributed to the rising costs, in a surprise to no one. Can Sharma evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system long‑term? Or will she be outdone by Amy Hood's bean-counting?
🧟 State of Decay 3 Returns From The Dead
After years of silence, State of Decay 3 is back. With Alpha playtests beginning May 2026 4‑player co‑op, new base‑building systems, and expanded resource strategies. Signups via the official site are now live. But be warned - you need Discord.
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Let the games begin!
Our biggest event of the year has begun. Will you be playing baby games, going for the ratio or getting those steps in?
A quiet week of news is just what we need to kick off our Achievement Hunting!
Let's dive in.
🫂 Xbox Partner Preview Recap
SEGA headlined a surprisingly strong Partner Preview, with new reveals, fresh gameplay, and multiple Game Pass confirmations. The showcase emphasized third‑party partnerships, Xbox Play Anywhere expansions, and a few standout surprises that filled in the 2026 release calendar. A tight, content‑heavy show with no fluff.
🎮 Xbox Games Showcase Announced
Microsoft officially locked in dates for its big summer showcase, with a dedicated deep‑dive for Gears of War: E‑Day immediately afterward. Expect first‑party reveals, updates on long‑awaited titles, and the first extended look at E‑Day’s campaign, tech, and direction. This is Xbox’s flagship event for the year. And we can't wait to see what Xbox has planned. Will we get a Project Helix announcement? Only time will tell...
🎟️ Xbox Game Pass “TRITON” Discovered
A backend leak uncovered a mysterious new Game Pass tier called TRITON, containing only Xbox Game Studios titles. Everything from DOOM Eternal and Halo 5 to Fallout 4 and Psychonauts look to be included. The discovery has sparked speculation that Microsoft is preparing a major subscription shake‑up, possibly tied to CEO Asha Sharma’s ongoing restructuring of Game Pass pricing and bundles.
🏴☠️ Sea of Thieves Walks Back The Plank
After community backlash, Rare reversed course: Custom Seas will now be free for all players in Season 20, not locked behind a premium subscription. Players will be able to create private sandboxes, tweak world settings, run Safer Seas fleets with friends, and even use a cinematic camera, without paying extra!
🤑 PS5 Price Skyrockets
Because we all enjoy a good laugh, let's have a look at the competition... Sony is rolling out a significant PS5 price hike across multiple regions, citing rising manufacturing and distribution costs. The increase affects both the standard and digital models and lands at a strategically awkward time, given Xbox’s aggressive Game Pass push and upcoming hardware refresh. The PS5 Pro will now set you back $1,000. Oh, and that's Freedom Dollars, not DollaryDoos or KiwiDollars...
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Copilot is coming for your Xbox.
What? You thought putting an A.I. person in charge of Xbox was going to lead to different outcomes?
🪣 Copilot AI Is Coming to XboxMicrosoft has confirmed that Copilot AI will be integrated into Xbox, offering system‑level assistance for navigation, accessibility, and game discovery. The announcement comes only weeks after the new Xbox CEO said the division would avoid “soulless slop,” prompting mixed reactions. Copilot will not generate in‑game content but will assist with platform features. Microsoft says the rollout will begin later this year. Clearly, they haven't heard enough about MicroSlop, so now we're getting XboxSlop!
🎮 Xbox Games, Updates & Player TrendsCrimson Desert Becomes Second‑Biggest Xbox Launch Without Game PassCrimson Desert has debuted as the second‑biggest Xbox launch of 2026 without Game Pass support, according to TrueAchievements’ player‑count data. Only Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero launched bigger this year outside the subscription service. The game’s strong performance highlights demand for premium open‑world RPGs. Its success also reinforces that Game Pass isn’t required for a major Xbox hit.
Starfield’s New Update Is the Game’s Best Version YetBethesda’s latest Starfield update delivers major improvements to performance, AI behaviour, and planetary exploration. Players are praising the overhaul as the most polished and feature‑rich version of the game to date. The update also includes new difficulty options and expanded ship‑building tools. It marks a significant turning point for the game’s long‑term reputation. Will this be enough to turn player sentiment around?
📰 Xbox Events & RevealsNew Xbox Partner Preview Announced for This MonthMicrosoft has confirmed a new Xbox Partner Preview showcase arriving later this month. The event will feature third‑party reveals, fresh trailers, and new Game Pass additions. Are there any surprises you're hanging out for?
IGN Fan Fest 2026 Delivers Big Xbox RevealsDid you know this was happening? Because we didn't. Anyways... IGN Fan Fest 2026 showcased multiple Xbox titles, including new gameplay for State of Decay 3, Towerborne, and South of Midnight. Several indie titles also received spotlight segments. The event reinforced Xbox’s growing third‑party partnerships.
🧩 Xbox Platform, OS & Cloud FeaturesXbox Mode Rolls Out With Cloud Sync on ConsolesThe new Xbox Mode is rolling out to consoles, enabling cloud‑synced settings and a unified interface across devices. This update allows players to carry UI preferences, accessibility settings, and controller profiles between Xbox and Windows 11. It’s part of Microsoft’s broader effort to unify the Xbox and PC experience. Windows Central reports that the rollout is happening in waves, so you may not see it yet (or ever...)
Xbox Series X|S Receives First Dashboard Update in YearsIn a complete surprise move Xbox Series X|S is getting its first major dashboard update in a long time, including improvements to Quick Resume. The update enhances stability, reduces UI latency, and adds new customisation options.
Xbox Mode Coming to Windows 11 PCs Next MonthFor all our Xbox on PC users, or is it Xbox PC, or maybe PC Xbox, or Xbox App on Windows 11 on PC with Copilot 365? Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox Mode will arrive on Windows 11 PCs next month, offering a console‑style interface for handhelds and gaming laptops. The mode includes a simplified launcher, controller‑first navigation, and deep Game Pass integration. It mirrors the UI currently rolling out on Xbox consoles. This is part of Microsoft’s push to make Windows more handheld‑friendly. Pity its still Windows though...
Microsoft Removes “This Is an Xbox” BrandingMicrosoft has quietly removed the “This is an Xbox” slogan from official websites and marketing materials. Windows Central reports that the change aligns with Xbox’s broader shift toward ecosystem‑wide branding. The move reflects Microsoft’s strategy of positioning Xbox as a platform rather than a single device. It also coincides with the rollout of Xbox Mode across Windows.
🕹️ Next‑Gen Xbox HardwareProject Helix Confirmed With Custom AMD SoC & FSR DiamondMicrosoft has confirmed that the next‑gen Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, will use a custom AMD SoC and feature a new upscaling technology called FSR Diamond. The console is designed to unify Xbox and PC gaming more tightly than previous generations. Xbox Mode will be a core part of the experience on both console and Windows 11. Microsoft says more details will be shared later in 2026.
Backwards Compatibility Program Returns This YearMicrosoft has announced that the Xbox Backwards Compatibility Program will return in 2026. The team is working to bring more titles from all four generations of Xbox to modern hardware. This includes licensing work, performance enhancements, and preservation efforts. It marks the first major update to the program since 2021. Could we be getting Xbox 365 games on PC eventually??
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Welcome to new era of Xbox!
(New era not included, and remains only vague promises up to now)
🎮 Xbox Leadership, Strategy & Corporate Moves Asha Sharma Expands on Xbox’s 2026+ StrategyXbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined her long‑term plan for the platform, focusing on “great games,” a renewed emphasis on console as the reference experience, and a unified “Team Xbox” culture. She committed to re‑examining past decisions and improving internal alignment across studios, platform, and marketing. Sharma also emphasised seamless, instant experiences across devices as a core pillar of Xbox’s future. Her comments follow her February 2026 appointment as CEO, succeeding Phil Spencer.
Xbox’s New CEO Moves Fast With Major Marketing HiresNew reporting highlights that Sharma has already begun restructuring Xbox’s marketing organisation. The hires suggest a shift toward lifecycle‑based marketing, stronger franchise management, and more disciplined campaign execution. Analysts believe this signals a more focused, long‑term brand strategy. The changes align with Sharma’s stated goal of “returning to Xbox” and rebuilding core identity.
🕹️ Next‑Gen Xbox Hardware & Tech Project Helix — Microsoft’s Next XboxMicrosoft’s next‑generation console is officially codenamed Project Helix, designed as a hybrid system capable of playing both Xbox console titles and PC games. The device uses a custom AMD SoC, next‑gen DirectX features, and major advances in ray tracing and neural‑assisted rendering. Microsoft confirmed alpha dev kits will ship in 2027. Project Helix aims to unify console and PC ecosystems more tightly than any previous Xbox hardware.
Mario Kart Running at 4K60 on Xbox Series XA modder showcased Mario Kart 8 Deluxe running at 4K60 on an Xbox Series X via emulation. The footage demonstrates the console’s ability to handle Switch‑level workloads with ease. The clip went viral due to its obvious legal grey area. Nintendo has not commented, but the community reaction has been predictably chaotic.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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Relooted launched.
Apparently.
That's right, another game for "the modern audience" launched to great applause amongst the 160 people who played it. Whereas last week Highguard peaked at almost 100,000 players before catering from the stratosphere, it seems this game never even left the ground. Will game studios ever learn, or are we stuck playing Asian games forever?
🎮 Xbox Play Anywhere Boosts The First Descendant by 167%
The First Descendant saw a 167% increase in Xbox player activity after gaining Xbox Play Anywhere support, according to TrueAchievements and Windows Central. This surge is tied to cross‑progression and the ability to switch seamlessly between Xbox and PC. The game previously dropped support for Xbox One and PS4, making the new feature even more impactful. The boost highlights how Play Anywhere can revive engagement for free‑to‑play shooters. It also helps that this game leans into the escapism of games in a big way.
🎬 Netflix Values WB Games As Worthless?
Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, including NetherRealm, Rocksteady, Monolith, Avalanche, and the entire WB Games division. The deal marks one of the largest entertainment acquisitions in history. A follow‑up report claims Netflix internally values WB Games as “worthless” financially, despite its massive IP catalogue. Analysts believe this signals Netflix prioritising film/TV rights over game development, especially after Netflix's failed foray into adding on games to their subscriptions...
💾 GoG Sold to New Owner, Plans Classic Game “Rescue Missions”
Good Ole Games (GoG) has been sold by CD Projekt RED to the cofounder of GoG! The new leadership plans “ambitious” preservation‑focused initiatives, including restoring and re‑licensing classic PC games starting next year. GoG will continue operating independently under its new structure. The move aims to stabilise the platform after years of financial struggles, and now that it's out from CD Projekt RED, who knows what direction it will take!
👹 Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Expansion Details
Blizzard has confirmed the Lord of Hatred expansion will introduce the Skovos region, two new classes, and a late‑2025 release window. The expansion continues the story of Mephisto and expands endgame systems. Skovos marks the first major new zone since launch. Pre‑orders include early access and cosmetic bonuses.
⭕ Halo Infinite Enters Maintenance Mode
RIP to what could have been... 343 Industries has confirmed that Halo Infinite will no longer receive major content updates and is now in long‑term maintenance mode. The game will continue receiving security patches and small fixes. This marks the end of active development for the title. Fans are left looking toward the future of the Halo franchise, as it prepares to launch on PlayStation. Is this the end of Halo as we know it?
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Highguard has done the most amazing race to the bottom we've ever seen.
It has managed to out-concord Concord!
But that's not all the drama for this week.
Ubisoft has decided to Ubisoft all over themselves yet again, Xbox Wrapped didn't happen because apparently Microsoft ran out of money and people are still developing for the Xbox One...
Welcome to the start of 2026, I suppose.
🎮Everything Announced at Xbox Developer Direct 2026
Xbox Developer Direct 2026 focused on four games, all launching in 2026: Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Beast of Reincarnation, and Double Fine’s surprise new title Kiln. The show leaned into extended gameplay and developer commentary, with Playground Games, Game Freak, and Double Fine all explaining how and why they’re building these projects. A key message was predictability and variety—no vague CG teases, just games you’ll actually play this year. How do you feel about it? Because we're not very impressed (apart from Fable of course).
And now the Ubisoft news...
🧑💼Ubisoft Team Lead Suspended Over RTO Comments
An Assassin’s Creed level designer reported being suspended for publicly criticising Ubisoft’s newly enforced full return‑to‑office policy. The suspension was described as “unpaid disciplinary leave” for an alleged breach of loyalty. This incident sparked internal frustration over inconsistent RTO enforcement across Ubisoft studios.
🔥 Ubisoft Cancels Six Projects, Closes Two Studios, Confirms Layoffs
The cancellations included the long‑troubled Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake. Ubisoft cited financial pressure and restructuring as the reason for the cuts. Global searches for “Ubisoft layoffs 2025/2026” surged as the scale of the cuts became clear.
⚖️ Former Assassin’s Creed Boss Sues Ubisoft for CAD $1.3 Million
A former Assassin’s Creed director filed a lawsuit alleging “disguised dismissal” intended to avoid severance obligations. The claim argues Ubisoft used restructuring as a pretext for termination. Ubisoft has not issued a public response.
🧨 Ubisoft Layoffs Continue — 55 Staff Cut at Massive & Stockholm
Ubisoft confirmed a new wave of layoffs affecting approximately 55 roles across Massive Entertainment (Malmö) and Ubisoft Stockholm. These cuts follow a voluntary exit program from the previous year and are part of ongoing cost‑reduction efforts. The studios will continue work on The Division and Avatar projects, but fans are increasingly concerned about long‑term stability.
But let's get back to gaming... Kinda.
🕹️ Xbox One Still Getting 40+ New Games in 2026
Despite being two generations old, the Xbox One is confirmed to receive over 40 new titles in 2026. Many are cross‑gen indies, but several AA releases are included. This extends the console’s lifespan far beyond industry expectations.
📉 Xbox Wrapped 2025 Cancelled Due to Budget Cuts
A new report claims Xbox Wrapped 2025 won’t happen due to marketing budget constraints. Fans are disappointed, as Wrapped has become a beloved annual tradition. Microsoft has not confirmed whether the feature will return in 2026.
🇳🇿 NZ Video Game Sector Grows 38% Despite Global Decline
New Zealand’s gaming industry has grown 38% year‑over‑year, outperforming global markets. Local studios credit strong government support and increased international contracting. The sector now contributes significantly to NZ’s digital economy. NZ represent!
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🎵 One more time
Ooo, we gonna celebrate
One more time 🎵
It's our very special last episode of 2025!
Kyle and Lee get together in person! What?? And talk about stuff.
What stuff? All sorts of stuff! That's what stuff.
There's no plan, no prep, no topics organised - just off the cuff Xbox discussion between two friends who haven't been in the same room since 2023 (maybe?)...
Anyway, we hope you enjoy it, and we hope it's a good way to say goodbye to 2025. Even though we're typically late with publishing these things, so its probably 2026 by the time you hear it, but hey! We're trying, ok?
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It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to reveal our game awards tonight
It's time to put on makeup
It's time to dress up right
It's time to raise the curtain
On the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, XboxCastational
Game Awards tonight!
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Our final show of 2025, and as is custom, we bow out with our version of The Game Awards. But we do things differently. See, we don't judge games we've never played, we don't get paid to declare winners (but if you would like to try change our minds - get in contact!), and we don't award games just because they sold well.
NO! Not us!
We nominate games that we've played this year only. Our hands on experience is what sets us apart from every other game award show. And not just because we're awarding games that came in 4 years ago either.
By now you know the order of awards, but those that are new, our awards are:
- The Biggest Surprise of 2025
Something that made you audibly gasp. - The Make This into a Movie Award
Awarded for best story. - The Time Sink / Can't Stop Won't Stop Award
Awarded for that game that sucked up all your time and was worth every minute. - The Eye Meltingly Best-Looking Award
Awarded for gorgeous graphics, good looking characters and other things that showcase 4K. - The Together-At-Last Multiplayer Award
Awarded for that game best played with friends, near and far. - The Music to My Ears Award
From soundtracks to soundscapes, this awards games that showcase the best audio. - The Edge of Your Seat Award
What we're most looking forward to seeing in 2026. Hopefully it involves a future with Xbox in it. - The Ones That Didn't Quite Make It Award
Honourable mentions and games that didn't quite make the cut, but were so close, it hurts. - The One Leaves Anti-Game Award
Awarded for the game that almost you give up on gaming entirely. Consider this your Do-Not-Play list. - and the big one - Our Personal Game of the Year Award!
Any game we've played this year that was exceptional in all regards, our very own GotY!
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On a more serious note, The XboxCast does this because of you. Whether you tune in every week on our live stream, or listen when you can, you guys make it all worth it. We hope you enjoyed the laughs, the rants and just the general nonsense we get up on the podcast.
Thank you for hanging out with us - on the podcast, in our Discord, near or far. 💚
From the whole XboxCast - Kyle, Lee, Simone and Producer Paul - have a Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Years.
See you all in 2026 as we celebrate 10 years (!!!) of The XboxCast!
Will that be out last season? Will there even be Xbox to talk about? Tune in next year to find out...
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The Game Awards for 2025, have come and gone.
And... Yeah...
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📢 The Game Awards 2025 Wrap Up
Ok, so we had the game awards! And what did we expect? Claire Obscur obviously cleaned up - winning almost every single category it was in. PlayStation was a flop with the games it put forward not coming away with anything, and as per normal - Xbox was a no show (thanks Geoff).
But we did get some cool trailers. But at some point, we have to ask ourselves - why is our Christmas E3 interrupted with an award show? Just give us the trailers and get out of here.
Divinity, Warlock, and two new Star Wars games? Oh my! But as is the norm in this industry, a CGI trailer of a game coming in 2030 can only do so much to generate hype. Or keep the hype going. Any ways, we are promised some games, most of which will probably launch on the Asus Xbox Series X-2 With Copilot Living Room Entertainment Centre with Copilot 365. Or the Dell Alienware Xbox X TV Game System with Copilot 365. Or what about the Razer Blade Xbox Laptop 15 Advanced with Xbox Game Pass on Copilot+ PC 365?
Either way, games were celebrated. Kyle was quizzed and Lee had fun...
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Kyle and Lee talk Linux.
Yes, Microsoft is that bad, that the biggest Microsoft fans are now actively using Linux.
(And hating it... But less than Windows 11!)
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🕰️ Phil Spencer's 2019 'Unusual Strategy' Bombshell Still Haunts Xbox
Six years later, Phil Spencer's Kotaku chat calling Xbox's player-first, device-agnostic vibe - "Play anywhere, with anyone" hits harder than ever. Profits from software/services, not console slumps? Cross-play dreams? Check and check, as multiplat Game Pass and Play Anywhere prove he's been preaching the gospel while hardware gathers dust. Visionary or excuse-maker? Still relevant AF.
🤠 Red Dead Redemption Next-Gen Upgrade
Rockstar's free current-gen patch for RDR1 finally drops - 4K/60fps native on Series X (huge leap from 30fps back-compat hell), 1440p on S- but Xbox 360 digital owners? Stuck paying full price thanks to a botched upgrade glitch. Rockstar's "working with Microsoft" (yeah, sure), while PS5/Switch owners upgrade smooth. Classic Rockstar-Xbox drama - John Marston deserves better. Oh, and when you upgrade, you lose multiplayer...
🔄 Xbox November 2025 Console Update
Gaming Copilot beta for real-time tips (who asked for this?), Full Screen Experience (or FSE as Microsoft calls it) on more PCs/handhelds, cloud resolutions on up to 1440p (if you're on Game Pass Ultimate), plus Cloud Gaming blitz to India/Brazil/Argentina on LG/Fire TV. So many asterixis...
⛏️ Minecraft Swaps Version Numbers to Yearly Mess
Starting 2026 Mojang's ditching 1.21 limbo for year-based tags like 25.3 (Copper Age) or 26.1... Thanks to Apple for paving the way. And Thanks to Microsoft for taking something that should be simple and making it even more confusing....
🚪 Xbox Game Pass Axes 6 Games in December
Mortal Kombat 11, Paw Patrol World, Still Wakes the Deep, Wildfrost - goodbye games. We hardly knew ye...
🎁 Game Pass December Wave 1: 13 Fresh Drops, 4 Day-Ones
Games are coming! Woo. We have... Medieval Dynasty, Stellaris, WWZ Aftermath, Monster Train 2, Spray Paint Sim, 33 Immortals (Preview), Routine, Indiana Jones, Dome Keeper, Digging a Hole, Death Howl, MK1 and Bratz. Thats quite a few... Are you playing any?
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Want a bundle? Have a bundle!
In fact, have a bundle of bundles!
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📢 Xbox Partner Preview November 2025: 16 Reveals, 9 Game Pass Day-Ones
The November 20 Partner Preview blitz dropped world premieres like Armatus (action-roguelike), Raji: Kaliyuga (sequel surprise), Vampire Crawlers (Poncle's chaotic FPS deckbuilder roguelike), plus trailers for 007 First Light, Reanimal, Tides of Annihilation. Nine day-one Game Pass bangers announced, shadow drops like Total Chaos and CloverPit horror hits, Dave the Diver finally on Xbox. Bonus: Every featured game is Xbox Play Anywhere - buy once, play console/PC/cloud. Microsoft flexing that cross-play muscle hard.
🏆 The Game Awards 2025 Snubs: No Xbox First-Party in GOTY As Normal
The Game Awards nominees dropped, and ouch - no Xbox Game Studios title in Game of the Year. Avowed, Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight got nods elsewhere, but GOTY lineup heavy on indies and PlayStation exclusives like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeping noms. Xbox's big 2025 swings missed the jury's radar - blame delays, flops, or just tough competition? Either way, Phil's probably side-eyeing the trophy case.
🔮 Next-Gen Xbox "Magnus" Rumors
Leakers claim Microsoft's stockpiling 50 million AMD chips for codename Magnus next-gen console, aiming for 50M sales with a hybrid model running full Windows, Steam support, PC peripherals, and a traditional version. Game Pass integration obvious. Sounds like the ultimate PC-console mashup to end ecosystem wars - but sourced from shady YouTube whispers, so grain of salt bigger than Satya's bonus.
🛠️ Xbox Preps Next-Gen GDK
Microsoft's rolling out a pile of new Xbox Game Development Kit goodies for devs gearing up next-gen—faster tools, better debugging, who knows what magic. After all the layoffs and chaos, at least they're pretending hardware's not dead yet.
⚔️ Solo Self-Found Mode Coming to Diablo 4
Blizzard's adding Solo Self-Found to Diablo 4, letting masochists grind everything alone without trading or partying. Perfect for purists who hate the auction house ghosts - now you can suffer in true isolation. About time, or just admitting multiplayer loot's broken?
🐧 Linux Gaming Hits Major Milestone
Linux gaming just smashed some big record (probably Proton compatibility or Steam Deck sales milestone), with distros eating into Windows handheld dominance. ROG Ally owners sideloading Bazzite- is Microsoft's Windows grip slipping, or just niche nerds flexing?
🎮 PlayStation Allegedly Gunning for Xbox's Cloud and Play Anywhere
Opinion rants claim Sony "forced" multiplat exclusives, now plotting to wreck Xbox cloud gaming and steal Play Anywhere cross-buy ideas. Classic console war paranoia - PlayStation winning hardware while Xbox pivots services. If true, Microsoft's ecosystem dreams could crumble faster than a bad live service launch.
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In what seems to be a big yolk, we now have a game where you're an egg.
Has the game industry finally cracked? Or is this new genre ready to come out its shell?
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💰 Microsoft Execs Demanding 30% Xbox Profit Margins—Double the Industry Norm
Leaked Bloomberg bombshell shows who's really ruining Xbox. And the answer wont surprise you. We've spoken a lot about Amy Hood (Microsoft's CFO) recently, and with good reason. Seems like shes slapped a 30% "accountability margins" target on gaming in fall 2023, which is nearly double the 17% industry average. Cue 10k+ layoffs, studio shutdowns, and endless cancellations. Seems like Xbox is losing its soul just to please the bean counters...
📱 Xbox Blames TikTok For Everything, Not PlayStation
Xbox boss Matt Booty claims Xbox's "biggest competition isn't another console... it's TikTok..." Yeah right... The fact that Xbox has tanked all good will, decided exclusives don't matter, doesn't have an answer to the PS Pro, and also put out the disastrous "This is an Xbox" ad campaign has done nothing but help the brand, of course.
🪟 Next-Gen Xbox Rumors: Full Windows, Back Compt, Free Multiplayer
Leaks whisper next Xbox runs full Windows, beefy backward compat, and free online MP forever. But also comes with a steep price tag. Is this enough to sway people towards Xbox? Only time will tell, but we can't help but feel that Microsoft is not listening to any customers (with anything really)... So we wait and see, but we're not holding our breath.
⚔️ Ubisoft Begs Division Studio Staff to Self-Layoff
Ubisoft's nudging Massive Entertainment (The Division devs) to volunteer for cuts amid Tencent drama and flops. After AC boss ousting, now this, it looks like staff are grabbing parachutes before the axe falls. Ubisoft's imploding faster than a failed raid...
What is going on in the gaming indutry?
We wish we had the answers.
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In a world of band t-shirts, why wear anything that isn't black?
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🎄 Halo 3's 2025 Hallmark Christmas Ornament Up for Preorder at Amazon
Its not even Halloween, and already the Christmas cheer is coming in fast and furiously. Looks like corporations have learnt that gamers have money and love nerdy things... Hallmark's new Keepsake Ornament for Halo 3 is now available for preorder at $24.99 USD, dropping in October 2025. And there's also an Xbox 360 console to match. Relive those glory days, before we got... this
🧠 Microsoft Thinks Gamers Need AI Hand-Holding
Who ever asked for this, please raise your hand so we know who to ostracize. Seriously, what is the purpose of an AI that spoon-feeds you directions like "go right down the stairs, literally right in front of you" in Final Fantasy XVI. Oh, and it dishes out wrong advice, like fake item wheels in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle or pushing 720p on a rig that runs 1080p fine. Can we blame Reddit for this? Because we should.
💸 Even Xbox Dev Kits Get a 33% Price Hike—Because Why Not?
Microsoft continues its streak to kill off Xbox by jacking up Xbox Series X/S developer kits from $1,500 to $2,000 overnight. Their reason? Tariffs, of course. It's all getting oh so tiresome... These beefed-up kits pack 40GB GDDR6, extra compute units, and debugging goodies, but now they're pricier than your average console bundle. Devs are probably side-eyeing this after the recent Xbox and Game Pass hikes...
🤝 Sarah Bond Blames ASUS for ROG Ally Prices, Drops Next-Gen AMD Tease
In a Variety chat, Xbox President Sarah Bond casually throws ASUS under the bus for slapping $599.99 on the base ROG Xbox Ally and a wallet-melting $999.99 on the Ally X, saying they handled pricing like pros (or excuses). She touts quick sellouts for the top model, but hey, confirms next-gen Xbox is cooking with AMD—prototypes and all, no timeline though. So, Microsoft's playing coy while pointing fingers? Classic corporate dodgeball.
🚫 Ex-Blizzard Boss Calls Xbox Hardware a "Moron" Move
Former Microsoft exec, and ex-Blizzard president, Mike Ybarra unloads on Xbox saying Xbox is "out of HW and exclusive games," and "only a moron" keeps churning consoles when titles are fleeing to third-party shores like PS and Nintendo. He does have a point though - Microsoft seems intent of killing Xbox, and hopefully someone as high profile as Mike calling it out allows the ship to be rectified before its death. We doubt it, but we can still hope.
At this stage, you'll have to convince us that Microsoft is not trying to kill Xbox on purpose....
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In another tumultuous week for Xbox, it seems nothing is certain.
Except certain things.
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🎥 Glen Powell Wants in on 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' Movie
Glen Powell, the Top Gun: Maverick heartthrob, is itching to star in a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 movie! The RPG, which sold a whopping 5 million copies since its April 2025 launch, has Hollywood buzzing. But seriously, another video game movie? Are we getting a cinematic masterpiece or another forgettable cash grab? Maybe a Netflix series would do it justice—or maybe we don’t need it at all.
👋 Is It Time To Say Goodbye to Halo?
An opinion piece is calling for Microsoft to pull the plug on Halo, claiming 343 Industries (now Halo Studios) fumbled the ball after Bungie’s exit. With recent staff shake-ups like art director Glenn Israel’s departure, which sounds like hes not on great terms with the direction of the franchise, it may be time to move on. From our point of view, its time to let Master Chief rest... At least for a while.
🎮 ROG Xbox Ally X: TIME’s Best Invention of 2025
To prove we live in bazzaro world, the yet unreleased handheld wins an award for the best invention of 2025. How much did Microsoft pay for this level of advertising? Or was this all ASUS's influence? Either way, its a handheld computer with the Xbox logo slapped on. Hardly worth the title at all, and makes TIME Magazine look like more of a joke than it already it is.
🛒 Target and Walmart Ditch Xbox Stock?
Alleged employees on Reddit (also known as the cesspool of the internet, so take this with a giant grain of salt) claim Target and Walmart are yanking Xbox Series X/S consoles, games, and accessories from shelves due to sluggish sales. Following Costco’s lead, this move has us raising eyebrows—are retailers giving up on Xbox? With stock vanishing online, is this a supply hiccup or a sign of bigger trouble?
❓ Next-Gen Xbox Plans “Up in the Air”?
Insider leaks suggest Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox plans are a mess after 9,000+ layoffs and canceled projects like Perfect Dark. With a 2026 launch looking shaky and retailers like Costco reportedly dropping Xbox, Microsoft’s doubling down on Game Pass and cloud gaming. Is Xbox pivoting to software, or is this just corporate chaos?
📈 Next-Gen Xbox Name and Specs Leak Online
From Xbox hard being canceled to leaks spilling the tea on Microsoft’s next Xbox console, it seems like not even Microsoft know what they are doing! Which is hardly surprising at this stage. Rumored names and specs are swirling, hinting at a 2027 launch with beefy hardware to rival the best. These leaks even suggest a 100% performance lead over the leaked PS6 specs... If Xbox deliver this, then goodbye to the Performance / Quality mode switches in console games. At lest on Xbox. Poor PS players will still have to choose between 60FPS and 4K...
All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show.
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Xbox seems intent on driving away all its fans.
And the worst part, it seems to be working...
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📦 Game Pass Changes — The Good, the Bad, and the Weird
Xbox's Game Pass overhaul is here, and it’s… Well, very Microsoft of them...
We would try break it down for you, but honestly, just cancel your Ultimate Subscription, drop down to the mid-tier - Premium - and you'll be saving money while missing out on Day One releases only. Or do what hundreds of others have done and just cancel your subscription all together. To say we're angry with the sudden price jump would be an understatement.
💸 Xbox Series X|S Prices Go Up 📈
Further to driving fans away, Microsoft has announced a price increase for both Xbox Series X and Series S consoles. If you were to sell your secondhand Series X, you could be looking to make money. Thats how much the price of new consoles have gone up by. The company cites “market conditions”. Yeah right...
🛒 Costco Drops Xbox Consoles
In a surprise move, Costco confirmed it will no longer sell Xbox consoles. The decision appears to be internal rather than supply-driven, and it’s raising eyebrows across retail and gaming circles. Is this a one-off, or the start of a broader shift in how Xbox reaches consumers?
All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show.
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The Tokyo Game Show has come and gone.
But the question on everyone's lips is "Will EA Survive?"
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💰 EA Goes Private in $55 Billion Mega-Deal
In a move that stunned the industry, Electronic Arts is being taken private in a record-breaking $55 billion buyout.
The deal, led by a consortium of tech and investment firms, will delist EA from public trading and reshape its leadership structure. What does this mean for players? Fewer shareholder-driven decisions, potentially more creative freedom—and maybe a future where Madden isn’t monetized like a mobile game.
Either way, it’s the biggest acquisition since Microsoft bought Activision Blizzard, and it’s sending shockwaves through the publishing world.
🗼 Xbox at Tokyo Game Show — Japan Gets Its Game On
Xbox was at the Tokyo Game Show and we have all the coverage. But if you're interested in the best parts...
🚗 Forza Horizon 6 confirmed its setting: Japan. Expect drifting through Kyoto, racing past cherry blossoms, and dodging vending machines in Tokyo alleys. It’s the most requested location in franchise history, and it’s finally happening.
🛩️ Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 showed off new aerial tours of Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Tower, with real-time weather and cultural overlays. It’s not just flying—it’s sightseeing at 30,000 feet. And in a move surprising no-one, its coming to PlayStation...
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🖥️ Xbox App Becomes the PC Gaming Hub
Windows 11’s Xbox app now supports Steam, GOG, Epic, and more—letting you launch and track all your games from one place. It’s a huge win for PC players and a clear sign that Xbox is serious about being the home for all things gaming, no matter where you bought it.
☁️ Cloud Gaming Gets a Resolution Boost
Xbox Cloud Gaming is testing 1440p resolution for Ultimate subscribers. That’s a major upgrade from the current 1080p cap, and it could make streaming games look sharper than ever—especially on high-res monitors and handhelds.
🪖 Battlefield 6 Optimized for Series S
DICE says optimizing Battlefield 6 for Xbox Series S made the entire game more stable. The devs focused on memory management and performance parity, proving that the “budget box” can still punch above its weight.
🌪️ Final Fantasy 7 Remake Gets Xbox Date
After years of waiting, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is finally coming to Xbox Series XS on December 5. It includes all DLC and performance upgrades, and yes—Cloud still broods beautifully in 4K.
🕹️ Acclaim Returns With 9 New Games
The legendary publisher behind Mortal Kombat ports and Turok is back, announcing nine new titles across genres. Highlights include a spiritual successor to Shadow Man and a new arcade racer. It’s retro revival season, and Acclaim’s bringing the heat.
🧠 Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Slick New Release
CD Projekt Red unveiled Cyberpunk 2077: Neon Reign, a standalone expansion set in a new district with fresh storylines, vehicles, and mechanics. It’s launching in early 2026 and promises to build on Phantom Liberty’s momentum.
🎨 Witcher 3 Controllers Hit Xbox Design Lab
You can now customize your own Witcher 3-themed Xbox controller, complete with sigils, silver accents, and monster-slaying vibes. Toss a coin to your thumbsticks.
⚽ Football Manager 26 Joins Game Pass
Coming in November, Football Manager 2026 will be a day-one Game Pass title. It’s the deepest management sim yet, with revamped scouting, dynamic rivalries, and a new match engine.
All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show.
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Ducks!
Now with guns!
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🗼 Xbox Heads to Tokyo Game Show — Mark Your Calendars
Xbox’s TGS 2025 broadcast is locked in for September 25, promising new updates for Japanese titles, Game Pass expansions, and maybe a few surprise drops. Will we finally see more of Kojima’s cloud game? Or just more Persona ports? Either way, we’re watching with chopsticks in hand.
👽 Helldivers 2 Outselling PlayStation on Xbox?
A new report suggests Helldivers 2 is actually selling faster on Xbox Series XS than it did on PlayStation. If true, it’s a rare case of a Sony-born title thriving in Microsoft’s backyard. We break down the numbers, the context, and whether this is just a marketing drop-pod or a real shift in player allegiance.
🦆 DUCKSIDE Trailer Drops — Fowl Play Confirmed
DUCKSIDE is here, and it’s absolutely quackers. Think Rust meets Untitled Goose Game, but with tactical gear and aggressive waddling. The trailer shows off base-building, PvP chaos, and yes—ducks with shotguns. It’s absurd, it’s brilliant, and we’re already lining up for the pond.
🎮 Game Pass September — Silksong Sings at Last
It’s happening. Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally launching as a day-one Game Pass title this September. Alongside it, we’re getting The Chinese Room’s Still Wakes the Deep, Little Kitty, Big City, and Party Animals. It’s a stacked lineup that proves Game Pass is still the best deal in gaming—even if your backlog is crying.
🧟 CoD: WWII Returns After 41 Days in the Shadows
After a mysterious and controversial removal, Call of Duty: WWII is back on the Microsoft Store. The 41-day absence sparked rumors of licensing issues, but Activision says it was a “technical error.” We’re not saying it was sabotage, but… it was probably sabotage.
🪐 The Outer Worlds 2 — Fallout Vibes, Starfield Dreams
Obsidian’s sequel is shaping up to be the Fallout-style RPG that Starfield couldn’t quite deliver. With deeper companion arcs, branching morality, and corporate satire dialed to eleven, The Outer Worlds 2 might just be the spacefaring redemption arc we’ve been waiting for.
All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show.
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Simone is back!
And there was much rejoicing.
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🏁 Forza Horizon 6 Leaks — Welcome to Japan
The next Horizon festival might be drifting eastward. Leaked details suggest Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan, with winding mountain roads, neon-soaked cityscapes, and a 2026 launch window. If true, it’s the most requested setting finally coming to life—and we’re already revving our engines.
🕹️ Windows 11 Goes Handheld — Finally Playable or Just a Patch Job?
Microsoft’s new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11 was demoed on the Xbox Ally, and it’s… promising. The Xbox app can now be set as your default launcher, ditching the desktop for a controller-friendly UI. It’s smoother, snappier, and finally feels like it belongs on an 8-inch screen. But is it a real fix or just a full-screen façade? We break it down.
📦 Game Pass August Wave 2 — Stack It While You Can
This month’s Game Pass lineup includes Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Frostpunk 2, and Moving Out 2. It’s a mix of stealth, survival, and slapstick co-op chaos. But don’t get too comfy—five games are leaving, including Borderlands 3, Broforce, and F1 Manager 2023. Time to loot, shoot, and scoot before they vanish.
🧨 Battlefield 6 Beta Debrief — Boom or Bust?
EA’s community update reveals mixed feedback from the open beta. Players loved the new class weapon system but flagged UI bugs and matchmaking hiccups. The devs promise tweaks before launch, but the real question is: will Battlefield finally reclaim its crown, or just keep respawning?
🏗️ Satisfactory Gets Console Date — Build It Like Beckham
Coffee Stain Studios’ beloved factory-builder hits Xbox Series XS and PS5 on November 4. It’s automation, exploration, and conveyor belt chaos—now with controller support. No crossplay (yet), no Game Pass (sadly), but still one of the most “Overwhelmingly Positive” games on Steam.
👽 Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST — Feet First Into Fan Service
Launching August 26, Helldivers 2 drops a Legendary Warbond set packed with Halo ODST gear: MA5C rifles, Helljumper armor, and capes that scream “I dropped feet first into hell.” It’s a crossover that fuses two gritty universes—and might just revive Halo’s esports soul.
All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show.
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Gamescom 2025 has wrapped!
Was it a good year? Or was it a great year? Listen to find out...
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🧠 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Fear Is the Weapon
Treyarch’s latest entry is set in 2035 and leans hard into psychological warfare. The campaign supports solo or four-player co-op, and introduces “fear toxin” mechanics inspired by Batman Arkham. Missions distort reality, enemies mutate mid-fight, and generative AI tools streamline level design. Zombies return, multiplayer expands, and the November 14 release date is locked in.
🕷️ Hollow Knight: Silksong – Finally, a Date
Hornet’s long-awaited solo outing lands September 4. The trailer shows off acrobatic traversal, new biomes, and over 200 enemies—including 40 bosses. Team Cherry confirmed post-launch content plans, so this isn’t just a release—it’s a relaunch of the franchise’s future.
🧱 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Now this got our attention because it looks absolutely Bat-Mazing! A love letter to Batman’s history, this new LEGO title blends Arkham-style combat with classic LEGO humor. Matt Berry voices Bane, and the game spans multiple Bat-eras—from Adam West to Robert Pattinson. Expect puzzles, stealth, and Batmobiles galore.
🧛 Resident Evil: Requiem – Gothic and Gory
Capcom’s latest horror entry introduces Grace Ashcroft, a new protagonist navigating a plague-ridden European village. The trailer teases a stalker enemy with shape-shifting abilities and a narrative twist that ties back to RE7. It’s atmospheric, brutal, and deeply unsettling.
🧬 Borderlands 4 – Gravitar Goes Boom
A new Borderland has us wondering if this is Destiny with a skin. Seriously, the game play, the gun-play and everything in-between looks like it was lifted straight from Bungie and run through a filter. Could this just a sneaky way to get Kyle to play (and enjoy) a Borderlands game? Because if its Destiny Reskinned, then sign us up!
🧛 Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
This game joins Silksong in only exiting when it gets released. Until then, it remains a bad April fools joke. Kyle refuses to believe its real, while Lee seems pretty excited to jump in.
All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show.
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Is it Xbox PC, or Xbox on PC or PC Xbox, or Xbox App on PC?
Seems not even Microsoft knows...
But We're looking forward to Xbox on Cup very soon.
On this episode of The Regular Show
💻 Xbox PC or Xbox on PC or Xbox App On PC?
The PC Pour Begins Microsoft quietly shifts its branding from “Xbox PC” to “Xbox on PC,” and it’s more than semantics. It’s a signal: Xbox is no longer just a console—it’s a platform. With Game Pass, cross-play, and the ROG Ally handheld, the PC is now a first-class citizen in the Xbox ecosystem. The new label popped up in trailers for Grounded 2 and Age of Mythology: Retold, and it finally makes sense. It’s not a PC that’s an Xbox—it’s Xbox, on your PC. We will wait and see what the branding changes to next week.
🧾 Game Pass Hits $5 Billion—But At What Cost?
After laying off 15,000 employees this year, Microsoft revealed that Xbox Game Pass raked in nearly $5 billion in annual revenue. That’s a record. But critics argue the subscription model is turning developers into “wage slaves,” stripping away creative incentives. Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says it’s bad for business, but hes a former boss for a reason...
🧼 Xbox Insider Update Scrubs the Library
The latest Xbox Insider update fixes a long-standing annoyance: the game library clutter. Finally, you can hide games you don’t own or want to see. It’s a small win, but one that makes navigating your digital shelf a little less chaotic.
🕹️ Ubisoft Games Appear On The Microsoft Store
Over 10 Ubisoft titles have landed on the Microsoft PC Store. It’s a clear push to bulk up the Xbox on PC catalog. Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and more are now just a click away. But you'll still need the Ubisoft Connect launcher app to actually run these games, so we're left wondering what the use is...
🎉 Rare Turns 40
And Xbox Throws a Party Rare is celebrating its 40th anniversary with surprise rewards in Sea of Thieves, exclusive Gamerpics, and a dynamic background. But the real star? A Rare-themed Xbox controller from 8BitDo. Blue and gold, with nods to Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, and Donkey Kong Country. It’s a collector’s dream. And it uses Hall Effect joysticks. Something Microsoft still hasn't gotten the hang of.
🛍️ Xbox Gear Store Shuts Down
The Gear Store is closing, and fans are wondering if it’s part of a bigger shift. Maybe the guy in charge of the Gear Shop was one of those 15,000 pink slips? Or maybe Microsoft just forgot to renew the domain? Who knows. Either way, Xbox merch is now an EB Games exclusive... Or is it? 🤔
🕵️ Game Pass August Drops
Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Frontpunk 2 lead the charge of September's Game Pass line ups, but sadly we're having to say goodbye to Anthem, Farming Simulator 22, and Persona 3 Reload. Now is the time to buy them if you haven't already. Or are you glad to see these ones go?
🧨 $80 Games? Not So Fast
Finally some good news. The push to $80 games is finally facing a reckoning as gamers wonder how much more they're about to be squeezed. Xbox and EA have walked back pricing on games like The Outer Worlds 2 and Borderlands 4, returning to the $70 standard. Nintendo remains the lone holdout, but Nintendo will Nintendo...
🧍 Xbox Age Verification Rolls Out in the UK
As part of the stupidity that is the UK government, you now have to prove you're of age to use Xbox Live, Spotify and YouTube amongst other apps. If you don't verify your age, you lose access to features like voice chat and game invites. But, if you have access to photo mode in games, well, then you can get past this requirement without having to give up a shred of your real life identity.
All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show.
We're also in deep in our Patreon's Pick August Event. For all of August, the Patrons get to tell us what to play. Do you want to have your chance to boss Lee around? Join our Patreon today and help your local Xbox podcast keep on trucking on, giving you the content you neither want nor deserve.
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When more people tune into The XboxCast, we become better.
At least that's what we tell ourselves...
In this episode of The Regular Show:
🧑⚖️ CONTROVERSY!
The Stop Killing Games campaign, a grassroots movement fighting for digital preservation, is under fire for “systematic concealment” of financial contributions. Turns out, volunteering too hard might get you audited. What a world we live in...
💻 Finally, a usable Windows 11
A leaked Windows 11 UI designed specifically for gaming handhelds could finally fix the clunky experience plaguing devices like the ROG Xbox Ally. The new interface promises streamlined navigation, better game library access, and a layout that actually respects your thumbs. We break down what this means for the future of portable PC gaming—and why it’s long overdue.
🧙♂️ Fable Might Be A Fable
A new report suggests the reboot won’t land until 2027. That’s a long wait for Albion. But not totally unexpected. Because of course it was going to be delayed.
💸 Ubisoft Being Ubisoft
Ubisoft’s latest quote—“microtransactions make the player experience more fun”—might go down as one of the worst in gaming history. There's not much to say because of course this is Ubisoft we're talking about.
📼 And Microsoft Being Microsoft
Microsoft has officially shut down its Movies & TV storefront on Xbox and Windows. While your purchased content is safe (for now), the move signals a major shift away from digital media ownership. Microsoft stepping away from the consumer markets isn't entirely surprising, but what could it mean for Xbox going forward?
☁️ Gaming Onna Cloud
Finally, Xbox Insiders get a new update that lays the groundwork for smarter Cloud Gaming. Cross-device play history and better library visibility are just the beginning. Kyle goes hands on during the podcast to see how it works. And not because he's distracted either...
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We're trying out something new with our show notes.
Introducing - EMOJI!
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🛞 Forza Fans Left Spinning
Forza’s latest studio update has left fans clutching their steering wheels in despair. With key developers shifting gears and future plans feeling more like a detour than a straightaway, the community is wondering if the franchise is headed for a pit stop or permanent retirement. We unpack the heartbreak and speculate on what’s next for the once-glorious racing titan.
🔥 Ubisoft Wants You to Burn Your Discs
In a move that feels like it was brainstormed during a villain monologue, Ubisoft has declared war on physical media. That’s right — they want you to destroy your own game discs. We dive into the dystopian logic behind this, and ask: is this the beginning of the end for game ownership?
🧠 Microsoft’s Unreal Expectations?
A new report claims Microsoft has “unrealistic” expectations for Xbox. But not everyone agrees. Some say it’s visionary leadership, others say it’s corporate delusion. We break down the debate and ask whether Xbox is dreaming big or just dreaming.
🧨 Romero Games: From Boom to Bust?
Galway-based Romero Games was working on a promising new FPS — until their funding partner (allegedly Microsoft) pulled the plug. With 100 jobs at risk and a game that was hitting every milestone, we explore the emotional fallout and the studio’s fight to stay alive.
🛑 Stop Killing Games — But Publishers Say “No Thanks”
The Stop Killing Games movement has hit 1.4 million signatures, demanding that publishers stop nuking online games. But European publishers say the proposals would “curtail developer choice.” We examine both sides of the digital preservation war.
💸 ROG Xbox Ally Pricing Leaks — Hold Onto Your Wallet
The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds have leaked with eye-watering prices: €599 and €899 respectively. Set to launch October 16, these Steam Deck rivals promise portable Xbox gaming — but at what cost? We break down the specs, the strategy, and whether your wallet can survive.
☁️ Stream Your Own Game — Finally on PC
Xbox’s PC app now lets you stream games you own — no Game Pass required. It’s a quiet revolution for cloud gaming, and a big win for players who prefer ownership over subscription.
🧍♂️ Halo CE Remake Rumored for 2026 — But Only Single Player?
Rumors swirl about a Halo: Combat Evolved remake dropping in 2026 to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. But here’s the kicker: it might be single-player only. We discuss what this means for fans, and whether it’s a bold reimagining or a missed opportunity.
🏴☠️ Sea of Thieves Gets Custom Servers — But You’ll Pay
Rare is finally adding custom servers to Sea of Thieves in early 2026 — but they’re locked behind a new subscription model. We explore what you’ll get, what it’ll cost, and whether it’s worth the doubloons.
🛹 Tony Hawk’s Dynamic Background — Because Why Not?
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 gets a flashy new Xbox dynamic background. It’s got birds, it’s got Tony, and it’s got just enough movement to make you feel like you’re grinding through nostalgia.
🕹️ Game Pass July Wave 2 — Grounded 2, Wuchang, RoboCop & More
Microsoft’s July 2025 Wave 2 lineup includes Grounded 2, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, RoboCop: Rogue City, and more. We highlight the hits, the hidden gems, and the ones you might want to skip.
📅 August Game Pass So Far — Assassin’s Creed Mirage Leads the Charge
August kicks off with Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Rain World, Citizen Sleeper 2, and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. We preview the lineup and speculate on what Wave 2 might bring.
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It's been eight years since we embarked on the journey known as The XboxCast!
Join us as we look back - from where we started to how we ended up here.
What were we playing 8 years ago? What were you playing 8 years ago?
And how did we record those first episodes?
All will be answered in this episode. Or at least mused over.
This is one episode you're going to want to go to YouTube to watch.... Trust us!
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Microsoft giveth.
And Microsoft taketh away.
And more seems to be going by the day.
The internet awoke to a bombshell this week with Microsoft canceling the highly anticipated Perfect Dark reboot and Rare’s ethereal Everwild, and shut down The Initiative studio in a sweeping round of layoffs affecting over 9,000 employees. Turn 10 Studios have also been cut in half and a rumored to be a support studio going forward.
Fans are reeling from the loss of these ambitious titles, with Perfect Dark’s sleek 2024 gameplay trailer now a bittersweet memory, and Everwild’s lush fantasy world left unexplored.
The A.I. beast must be feed, and Xbox looks to be sacrificial lamb here.
In the business world of line must go up, how long can Xbox survive? Especially with Satya's shortsightedness and tunnel vision on Azure. It seems that these are dark days for Xbox.
But it’s not all doom and gloom—Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 charges in with its Siege update, borrowing a horde-mode vibe from Gears of War to keep Space Marines slashing through Tyranid swarms. Meanwhile, The Blood of Dawnwalker, a vampire-fueled open-world RPG, stunned some with a massive gameplay reveal, yet left out hosts on the other side of "meh".
The Xbox App is leveling up too, adding Steam and Battle.net support for a seamless cross-platform experience—PC gamers, it’s time to unite your libraries! Xbox is here to save the day, as long as it's allowed to. And this leads Kyle to go on a rant about Steam...
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Lee has won Best Face Badge.
Not in real life - only in our hearts.
This week, we’re buzzing about Microsoft’s bombshell reveal of next-gen Xbox consoles, powered by a multi-year AMD partnership promising cutting-edge graphics, AI-enhanced gameplay, and full backwards compatibility with your entire Xbox library—ensuring your classics stay alive. Rumors swirl that these consoles, possibly launching in 2027, might lean into a Windows-based PC-like experience, sparking debates about whether Xbox is morphing into a gaming PC powerhouse.
Meanwhile, Borderlands 4 hands-on previews are dropping jaws, with its chaotic looter-shooter vibes set to redefine the series. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition leaked ahead of its announcement, hinting at a VR future where Game Pass and cloud gaming collide for immersive adventures.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II gets an enhanced update on August 12, 2025, with new modes and achievements to deepen its haunting narrative. While also sneakily going across to the blue team... We're truly living in a future where Halo may even come next! How do you feel as an Xbox fan?
The Xbox 360 lives on with a surprise 2025 update, keeping the retro flame burning. And in a move to surprise no one, the update puts ads on the dashboard. That's right - update your console from 2006 and get ads... Microsoft manages to Microsoft over everything lately.
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Dead of Alive 3 is getting a remake, or remaster.
And all around the world, people cheered!
After Not-E3, the news always tends to slow down. So we just tend to talk about Lee playing football at McLean park in Napier. He's practically famous by now. But we all know that you're here for game news, so lets go over everything we've missed from the Summer Game Fest.
Now we're going over every game that got shown that's coming to Xbox and Xbox PC. Strap yourselves in, its going to be a long one... Also, Kyle thinks Dark Souls doesn't look good. Because whats better for exposure than controversial statements? Although saying Dark Souls doesn't look good is not exactly controversial.
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Xbox's Not-E3 has come and gone.
And we're left wondering about a lot of things...
Sure, we can write some witty comments here, but it's much easier to just give you a list of the games that Xbox showed off. For all out thoughts,. you'll just have to listen to the podcast...
What was interesting was just how many had the PS5 Logo. Looks like Xbox is truly embracing its future as the modern SEGA...
The games Xbox chose to show us:
- The Outer Worlds 2 (October 29, 2025, Game Pass)
- High on Life 3 (March 2025, Game Pass)
- Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (March 2026, Game Pass)
- The Blood of Dawnwalker (2026, Xbox/PC/PS5)
- Super Meat Boy 3D (March 2025, Game Pass)
- Ninja Gaiden 4 (April 7, 2025, Xbox/PC/PS5, Game Pass)
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – DLC: The Order of Giants (September 2025)
- Grounded 2 (July 29, 2025, Game Preview, Game Pass)
- Clockwork Revolution (Release TBD, Game Pass)
- Beast of Reincarnation (2026, Xbox/PC/PS5, Game Pass)
- Final Fantasy XVI (Available immediately on Xbox Series X|S and PC)
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Winter 2025, Xbox)
- Persona 4 Revival (Release TBD, Xbox/PC/PS5, Game Pass)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Release TBD, Game Pass Ultimate)
- Age of Mythology: Retold – Heavenly Spear DLC (Fall 2025, Game Pass)
- There Are No Ghosts at the Grand (2026, Xbox/PC, Game Pass)
- Mudang: Two Hearts (2026, Xbox/PC)
- Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf (2026, Xbox/PC, Game Pass)
- Fallout 76: Gone Fission (Available now)
- Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive (2026, Xbox)
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (July 11, 2025, Game Pass)
- At Fate’s End (2026, Xbox/PC, Game Pass)
- Gears of War: Reloaded (August 26, 2025, Xbox/PC/PS5, Game Pass)
- Sea of Thieves – Season 17: Smuggler’s Tide (August 2025)
- Keeper (October 17, 2025, Xbox/PC)
- Cronos: A New Dawn (Fall 2025, Xbox/PC)
- Aphelion (2026, Xbox/PC, Game Pass)
- Aniimo (2026, Xbox/PC)
- Invincible Vs. (2026, Xbox/PC)
- Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025, tied to ROG Xbox Ally launch, Game Pass)
- Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Release TBD)
What did you think of 2025's Not-E3?
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When everything is an Xbox, nothing is an Xbox...
Xbox Game Pass is a rollercoaster, welcoming trippy sci-fi and an anti-live-service gem in The Alters, while Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II shadowdrop for console players.Game Pass is the gift that just keep on giving. But where is the option to subscribe for more time to play these amazing games?
Minecraft may have missed its Super Duper Graphics Pack update, but it's back with a massive graphics update and a bonus achievement. Finally, we get to see the blocks rendered in 4K... And remember Manual Samuel —that wacky gem? Well it gets new achievements after nine years!
Hardware’s stealing the spotlight, though: Microsoft’s new AMD partnership powers first-party Xbox gear, and two Xbox handhelds drop just as Nintendo Switch 2 launches (cheeky timing, Phil!). The ROG Xbox Ally gets a price and release date, but Microsoft’s sidelining its own handheld to focus on Windows 11 PC gaming, with “Xbox PC” branding taking center stage. Fans aren’t thrilled, with some claiming “Xbox as we know it is ending” and others joking you’ll need to sell a kidney for the new storage upgrades.
The Witcher 4 set the internet ablaze with a UE 5.6 tech demo at State of Unreal 2025, but has left Lee very unimpressed. We'll let youi be the judge, but so far, it just looks like another UE5 game. Kyle holds out hope that CD Projekt RED will deliver though, but how far can reckless optimism get you?
Forza Horizon 6 is teased for Xbox’s 25th anniversary in 2026—no release this year year, though. Sony’s PlayStation State of Play June 2025 showcased a slew of PC and Xbox titles, proving cross-platform love is alive.
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A Riders Republic movie is in the works.
Sometimes the jokes write themselves...
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine gets a remastered glow-up, landing day one for Xbox and PC—perfect for chainsword-wielding fans. Meanwhile, The Division 2 storms the service with its Battle for Brooklyn expansion and Year 7 content, ready to unleash fresh chaos.
Xbox dropped sleek Witcher 3 controllers to celebrate a decade of Geralt, making us all want to toss a coin to our console setups. Over in Monster Hunter Wilds, the May update brings Street Fighter’s Akuma, tougher Tempered monsters, and balance tweaks that have us hyped. But it’s not all smooth sailing—EA’s canned its Black Panther game and shuttered Cliffhanger Games, leaving Wakanda fans gutted, while Bungie’s Destiny 2 content vaulting stirs up legal drama that’s got Guardians talking.
On the experimental side, Microsoft’s testing an Xbox Copilot AI to guide your gaming—friend or futuristic overlord? We’ll see. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hits a milestone thats super fitting for the game, and Atomfall is already eyeing a sequel and a TV show, talk about big dreams!
And Hideo Kojima’s back at Summer Game Fest, because of course he is. Geoff continues to remind the world that Kojima is his friend, even if Kojima doesn't know...
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Our world famous #AprilAchievementChallenge has come to an end.
And do we have the recap for you - all the in-and-outs as they happened!
Gears of War is going to PlayStation, its true,
For all the good that will do...
Xbox really seems keen to destroy its brand.
As it sends its tent pole games into competitor's hand.
But the games only flow towards one way,
As God of War has not come to Xbox this day...
We're sorry for starting the podcast off with this depressing news, but blame Lee. So far, of the core Xbox franchises - Forza, Gears and Halo, only Halo remains and Xbox exclusive. But for how long? By the end on Not-E3 this year, will Xbox have any exclusives left? Probably not. Then the only thing going for it is Game Pass... The world we could have been in, if only Microsoft stick by their guns and had faith in their products - Xbox included. Just imagine what would have happened if Call of Duty was exclusive! Xbox may even be the no.1 console...
In saying that - it's not like we aren't getting any games! Thanks to a renewed Xbox roadmap, we can see the next few games planned and we're sure this will be expanded on during not-E3 as well! In addition, Game Pass continues to shower us with games - some we have bought, and some we were going to buy. This is the service that keeps on serving... up good games, that is!
While there's a lot to be critical of, Xbox is where our hearts are. Even if its not where Microsoft's heart is any more. So in preparation, we're getting ready for Tencent to buy Xbox from Microsoft and release The T-Box! Tongue in cheek, of course!
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The charts have changed!
This is not a drill, the charts have changed!
The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Remaster has rocketed into 2nd place on the charts! Proving once again what we knew all along - the world craves good RPGs! And maybe not even good RPGs, but good games in general. And what's this? Coming in the top 10 is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33! Truly we live in an age of wonders! Good games coming left and right and its all thanks to Xbox.
In fact, its thanks to Xbox that PlayStation can keep the lights on, as Microsoft Gaming becomes the top publisher on the PlayStation store for the last quarter. Sony must really love getting their 30% cut from all of Microsoft's hard work. Would certainly be a shame if Xbox decided to stopped being nice and focus on their own ecosystem...
In more good news - PC Game Pass hits a 45% YoY increase! So we live to see another day of articles telling us how unsustainable or unprofitable Game Pass is. Thanks gaming media! And speaking of Game Pass, Farcry 4 gets a 60FPS patch just in time for it's Game Pass debut. Like we said - good games are coming left and right. It's becoming so hard to keep up. RIP to everyone backlog everywhere.
And we finally have Hunted the Truth when it comes to Halo 5's infamous media campaign which was nothing like the game. In a tale as old as time, the Sales & Marketing guys didn't understand what they were selling, and so sold something that didn't exist. You would have thought that with this happening 10 years ago, Microsoft and everyone else would have learnt their lesson, but it seems not.
Do you have questions about the title of this episode? Of course you do.
Lee has been playing Avowed and he's been a-wowed with it. To find out more, you'll just have to listen...
Our world famous #AprilAchievementChallenge has come to an end. But you'll have to wait until next week to hear the official stats... (Thats what we call a tease in this industry)
The next event is in June and it's all about your backlog! For more info, check out the official #Back2YourBacklog page on our website for all the info. Then join our Discord to become a member of our amazing community.
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Did you hear?
It scored 92 on OpenCricket!
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has come out swinging. Rave reviews, massive media blitz and the cherry on top? It just so happens to be a great game! Often scoring 10/10 on just about every gaming review site that matters! What a fantastic outing for the first game from a new and unknown studio. Now we know where all of Ubisoft's talent went..
And it does this all without any towers to climb and survey!
The Division 2 finally has some DLC news! It's only taken them about 6 years to get back into gear. We'll be getting a short story and some new cosmetics, but hey - for the price, we can't exactly complain. Hopefully, we see more investment into Div2 from here on out. Or maybe even The Division 3? Will you be jumping into Battle for Brooklyn when it comes out?
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Remaster Re-Relese is finally real! And its out now on Game Pass. Who would have though that we'd ever get here? With leak after leak, we finally can get back into Cyrodiil! But at 100+GB for a game that came on a DVD... It better be amazing.
And rejoice all your LG TV owners. Or at least if you bought your TV in the last 2 years. Because now your LG TV is officially an Xbox. Yes, the Xbox app is available for LG TV's but only for the 2023 models on wards. Now we can welcome a lot more people into the wonderful world of "Everything's an Xbox"...
Speaking of Achievement Hunters - the current event is is the world famous #AprilAchievementChallenge!
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Clair Obsur: Expedition 33 is so close, and we have a breakdown.
And by breakdown, we mean someone watched the trailer and told us what we already know.
Can you say HYPE? Because we are super hyped for this game! OK, maybe just one of us, but that still counts. Lee is dubious due to his hate of anything fun, while Kyle is counting down the hours to get his hands on the new F-JRPG (French JRPG) dropping on Game Pass.
EA has announced a new Star Wars game, And yet again, Lee is dubious. You see, its a tactics-style game - another genre that Kyle loves and Lee loves to hate. But it's Star Wars! Hopefully it's better than anything Disney has put out lately. Although, these day's it's not hard.
Phil teases a bunch of unannounced games still to come this year. We would be excited, but the only question is how many are going to PlayStation? With Not-E3 coming up, we expect to see a whole lot form the now third party publishing behemoth formally known as Xbox Studios. As long as they come to Game Pass, we can't really complain. It would be nice to see Xbox get back its competitiveness though...
And Xbox is getting some exclusive DOOM: The Dark Ages goodies!
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Warning: The following episode may make you quite sad, angry or annoyed.
But, hey, don't blame us, we just read the news that other people have reported on...
In good news, Minecraft is getting an update! While it's no Super Duper Graphics Pack that was promised way back in 2017, it does bring enhanced lighting, and other cool stuff. They call this update Vibrant Visuals, and hopefully this is laying the foundation for whats to come, with Mojang building up over time to getting us amazing looking giant blocks. From now now, we'll be seeing Minecraft in a whole new light...
Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary. And it was all about Copilot. Like, come on Microsoft - you have disrupted so many industries, gaming included - and you chose to focus on Copilot. Oh, we got a new dynamic background for Xbox. Thanks, I suppose...
Atomfall looks like its a massive hit, thanks to the Game Pass effect. Although reports of bugs, lost saves, audio issues and more are plaguing those achievement hunters and completionists. Probably best to wait for a few patches before diving into this one.
And Nintendo had a Direct. Apart from some exorbitant game pricing (seriously - $80 for Forza Mario Kart Horizon!), we got a bunch of new games coming to Xbox. Pity none stand out, as Nintendo either showed off what we already know (hello Silksong), and a bunch of indie games that look right at home on the Switch. Maybe next Direct, we can expect some more excitement, but until June and Not-E3 happens, we're probably going to be hanging out for any news.
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In celebration of Microsoft's 50th Anniversary (and our official 450th episode), we've counted down the Top 50 Xbox Games on Xbox, as chosen by you - our valued community!
That's right, no #NuNews, #GameFace or even Regular Shows this time around, just a countdown of the best games ever to be released on Xbox. Where is Halo? Does Gears of War make the cut? If you didn't vote - you have no one but yourself to blame.
Did you favourite game make the cut?
We'd love to hear! So make sure you've joined our Discord to take part in our amazing community events.
The current event is is the world famous #AprilAchievementChallenge!
And if you're looking for the list, it's up on our website, but it wont stick around forever...
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This is just a test for our real 450th episode. In fact, you could call it Episode No. 449.5.
Any facts to the contrary are communist lies!
Could Xbox be buying up some Ubisoft IP? Rumors are saying that Xbox is on the prowl to add some Tom Clancy or Assassins Creed to their already impressive line up of unused and ignored IPs... After all, Xbox has been banned from buying Ubisoft outright for the next 10 years. All thanks to the UK being a stick in the mud during the Activision Blizzard take over.
The studio that bought us the very disappointing Saints Row reboot was closed down, and now we know why. According to an exac, it was too expensive for what it was. It also doesn't help that the game, known for being anti-PC, got a reboot that was over the top PC.
And Minecraft is getting a visual update! The first in it's entire history. While its no Super Duper Graphics Pack that was promised way back when, its a start in the right direction. Reflections, god-rays, oh my! Hopefully this is the start of a greater graphics refresh that the game has been crying out for. It may even spawn its very own XboxCast event... Minecraft May!
All this and much, much more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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Xbox is working on a handheld gaming console!
And knowing Microsoft's naming standard, will probably call it "Copilot for Your Hands"!
In what is the worst kept secret of the gaming space, we now know that Xbox is partnering with Asus on a gaming handheld to take on the Switch. Will it be any good? Will it still run Windows? All this remains to be seen, but with Steam entering the operating system space, we can see Microsoft starting to sweat a little. Will you pick one up? Or will you continue to use your trusty SteamDeck?
Halo Infinite was about to get the Destiny treatment - 10 years of evolving and growing. But we can all see where that ended up. The utter mismanagement of 343 Industries caused a massive shake up, even to the point where the entire studio was renamed, and Halo was shifted to the Unreal 5 engine. One day, there will be thesis's written about the incredible fumble that was 343i and Halo Infinite.
Diablo IV is about to get harder. A lot harder! People were speed running season 7 way too easily apparently. So now we're all being punished in season 8. Looks like we'll never get to Paragon 300 at this rate...
All this and much, much more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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Tony Hawke's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remaster - also known as THIPS 7 - will be board sliding its way onto your Xbox this very year! And we cannot wait!
Thats right, we'll soon grinding, ollie-ing, and kickflipping all over the place. And the best news is that we'll be doing it as the DOOMSLAYER! Because what's better than being Tony Hawke? Being the death machine that is the DOOMSLAYER. We can't wait to glory-kill some rails. If fighting the darkness is not your style, you can also skate away your troubles as the Revenant, proving there's something for everyone. Will the music be just as good as we remember? You better believe it!
Acclaim is coming back. This will only mean something to you if you've been gaming since the late nineties, but for us older gamers, it's welcome news indeed. Will we get some new games in franchises we haven't seen singe 2001? Or will this be revived only to sell IP to Tencent? Either way, if this means we get a new Shadow-man game, then bring it on!
And of course, what is a week in Xbox without being disappointed? This week, the rumor that Gears of War is going to PlayStation would be bad enough. But of course, they just have to add salt in the wound, and will be shipping the game without multiplayer! For a game that earned its cult following because of multiplayer, this is a very strange move indeed. Or this could be one giant ploy to get PlayStations gamers up to speed for when they release GoW: E-Day on the rival console as well? Either way, we aren't sure what Xbox is trying to achieve, but we do know they are pushing away some very vocal and long-term fans with these types of moves.
All this and much, much more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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Because what other instrument would a fish play?
Rockbeasts has been announced and looks to be the sleep hit we never knew we needed. Creatures big and small all come together in this unique RPG that is going to be filled to the brim with the best puns ever. And we're hyped for it!
That Annapurna Interactive Showcase took place and there were announcements for announcements. From game devs confirming they are working on their next game, to release dates for games you've never heard of, the entire show could have been an email. At least according to us. We're not massive indie fans, so we're pretty sure some hidden gems are slipping under our radar. If we missed something exciting, be sure to let us know.
Phil Spencer has said that generative A.I. is going to be amazing for game preservation. We have some doubts after seeing the current state of things, but like any good Microsoftie, Phil is making sure to lock step with the wider Microsoft as they march to the drumbeat of A.I. in everything. All we ask is for our Xbox to be a little smarter... What do you think? Is A.I. in video games a good thing? Or is it one giant Silicon Valley bubble?
Not to be outdone, the head kahuna of Microsoft - Satya himself - has started crooning about the role of A.I. in video games. Particularly, how import gaming data is to Microsoft in helping to train their models. Just think - you'll go off to work one day and your A.I. avatar gets to stay home and unlock achievements for you. Because who wants to play their games anyway? It's much easier to let A.I. beat that boss, get that perfect three-star score, or manage your inventory. Actually, that last one sounds like the perfect use of A.I. in video games. Never having to deal with inventory management ever again will make it all worth it.
All this and much, much more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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Lee has 100% more finger in this episode.
Or is it due to being replaced by AI?
Xbox has a roadmap? Wait. It's a roadmap created by an Xbox fan, and not from Xbox Studios themselves. That more like the Xbox we know and love - no advertising, and expecting fans to do all their work for them. That aside, the roadmap is pretty impressive. Going all the way back to 2020, it showcases only the games Xbox Game Studios have actually released. This generation seems to be all about the games, and we've got them in spades.
There's a new third part Xbox controller, and its a monster! Four controllers in one and called the best controller for PC and Xbox gaming. The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot surely looks impressive, with being able to swap out the controller modules for your perfect layout. Now you can try out symmetrical thumb-sticks just to feel how wrong they are.
And Ubisoft is Ubisofting all over their financials - posting what looks to be incomplete sales data. But in a twist, its not incomplete - that's just how far Ubisoft sales have fallen. 50% down in one quater alone. Will AC Shadows come in to save them? Or is it going to be the final nail in the coffin, causing them to be sold to Tencent?
We're in the midst of #FriendlyFeb!
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It's like matador, but for roosters.
A more exciting way to make chicken skewers.
The reviews are in for South of Midnight, and boy is it shaping up to be a very special exclusive. Couple this with the reviews from Avowed, and Xbox is finally looking to be in the swing of things. Will they be able to keep up this momentum? Or will it all be undone by putting all these games on PlayStation in a years' time?
Do you long for the gold ole days of RPGs, where every level up felt earned, where every item drop was a special occasion? A time before we got the dopamine riddled new hack-n-slashers? Well, you're not alone. The creator of Diablo 2, David Brevik, has shared a longing to get back to these types of games.
And could Final Fantasy be coming to Xbox? New rumors are hinting that we may even see FF7 Remake and FF16 on Xbox this year! But do you care? It's been so long, and Xbox has been putting out so many great games on Game Pass - from AAA blockbuster to indie gems - that it looks to be too little too late for Square Enix.
We're in the midst of #FriendlyFeb!
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PlayStation gets even more Xbox games.
While Xbox gets..? The warm fuzzies of being everyone's friends?
Age of Empires, Age of Mythology and Forza Horizon 5 are all headed to PlayStation. There really are no more red lines inside Xbox. How soon will see Halo or Gears of War on PlayStation? All while Xbox is talking about winning people based on hardware, services and experiences. Almost like the games themselves aren't experiences? Seems like Activision Blizzard is not going to pay for itself, and Microsoft is calling on Xbox to collect.
Multiversus is shutting down. Yip, the game that released, then pulled, then re-released somehow never managed to find an audience. Who would have thought? Unless its due to be re-re-released this time next year? Bold strategy, Cotton, let's see if it pays off.
Rebel Wolves, ex-devs from CD Projekt RED, are showing off their first game. On a mission to make the best RPG's in the world, this CGI trailer looks to have all the best bits of The Witcher distilled. We're looking really forward to hat they cook up, when they cook it up.
And we're in the midst of #FriendlyFeb!
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A new Xbox is coming, and we know the name.
Introducing Xbox Copilot!
Welcome to Season 9. We're glad you're here! And hello to all the new listeners. Let us introduce ourselves. We're The XboxCast - a podcast from Australia/New Zealand all about the life of an Xbox gamer in the lands of Down Under. From sky high tech prices, to being left off world maps, the ANZ experience is always fun.
As a welcome back, we go over January's Developer Direct - DOOM, South of Midnight, and a surprise Ninja Gaiden 4 announcement. Oh my! So much to look forward to. And what is this? All of it going to PlayStation... Sometimes Xbox really makes it hard to be a fan. But Microsoft will Microsoft, and boy, do we get into it.
We promise, we're not always so ranty!
And get yourself ready for #FriendlyFeb! Our February event kicks off soon, so make sure you're in our Discord, and join in on the fun.
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It's the Game Awards Show, but different!
Thanks Lee!
Before we sign off officially for 2024, we have one final episode for you - its The Game Awards - again. But slightly different.
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It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to reveal our game awards tonight
It's time to put on makeup
It's time to dress up right
It's time to raise the curtain
On the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, XboxCastational
Game Awards tonight!
Our final show of 2024, and as is custom, we bow out with our version of The Game Awards. But we do things differently. See, we don't judge games we've never played, we don't get paid to declare winners (but if you would like to try change our minds - get in contact!), we don't award games just because they sold well.
NO! We nominate games that we've played throughout the year only. Our hands on experience is what sets us apart from every other game award show. And not just because we're awarding games that came in 4 years ago either.
On a more serious note, The XboxCast does this because of you. Whether you tune in every week on our live stream, or listen when you can, you guys make it all worth it. We hope you enjoyed the laughs, the rants and just the general nonsense we get up on the podcast.
Thank you for hanging out with us - on the podcast, in our Discord, near or far. 💚
From the whole XboxCast - Kyle, Lee, Simone and Producer Paul - have a Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Years.
See you all in 2025 for season 9!
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Some guy named Geoff hosted some game awards show.
Naturally we're here to tell him how wrong he was.
It's time for The (fake) Game Awards! Hosted by the guy we all love to intensely dislike - Geoff! This year saw some very good nominations, but the questions on everyone's lips is will the gaming media media all over these awards, and who will be told to Wrap It Up?
If you are one of the lucky few who didn't manage to catch any of the announcements, or the winners, then you're in luck! Neither did Kyle. So, you're both going in blind to these awards. Were there any exciting announcements? And just how much did Sony pay to win Game of The Year?
As always, this is all in jest. Just a warmup, while you wait for the award show that really matters - The XboxCast's Game of The Year show! Coming up next episode...
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Xbox happened to drop a little Indy game to round out the year.
And it looks like it's on track to be the real Game of The Year!
Indiana Jones is out to rave reviews. Tens all across the board, but the looks of it. Well done Machine Games! And on the back of that, Xbox has decided its strongest line up in years is also going to PlayStation. Just when you think Xbox is ready to compete, they shoot themselves in the foot.
Thanks Sarah!
As games expand to budgets in the millions, years long development cycles and thousands of people all getting laid off, we ask has the AAA bubble burst? It certainly looks that way when you see a game like Concord that didn't even last 2 weeks before being shut down and forgotten about. Is this due to the nature of the industry changing or could this be due to DEI policies? Kyle has some ideas, and he does like a good rant.
In some positive news, Lee actually likes most of the new games coming out this week. Consider that a win. Both for him, and you, our listener! No longer will you have to hear him verbally eye roll with each announcement.
Remember to vote for your personal Game of the Year! Because we believe in Play Choice here.
Have your say for the best and worst games you played this year, and the best responses will be read out in our final show of the year.
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It's the Lee & Paul Take Over Episode!
Lee is out of sorts as he has to push buttons and talk at the same time! How will he ever cope? Luckily Paul is around to keep him in check. Will he handle it, or will it all fall apart?
Listen now to find out.
Remember, our Game of the Year voting is open now! Have your say and tell us what games are your personal GotY across all the categories. Because here at The XboxCast, we believe in Players Choice.
You're welcome.
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This week on The XboxCast we welcome back Producer Paul!
We all talk about the huge amount of games we played over the last month, well mostly Diablo...at least Paul has been playing something different.
Thankfully our amazing listeners actually play games, there is a rundown from all the stories they post in Discord.
As you all know our next event is Game of the Year, have you picked yours yet?
Our helpful run through of the big games that have come out this year, and what we still have to look forward to, will Indy arrive late and clean up?
Thank you for listening!
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Welcome to the world's first concept podcast.
What is a pod? What is a cast? Are we even real?
Do you collect game maps? What map are you most proud of? What is the oldest game map you own?
Kyle dreams of having a map room full of (surprise!) maps. But the twist is they're all from games! It's like highbrow nerdiness! Imagine having Morrowind, next to the map from Anno 2205, next to a map of Sanctuary... Ah, a man can dream!
It doesn't matter - because we bring the news and new games this week, right into your earholes.
Xbox had a Partner Preview and released some games. And showed off even more games! It seems that when the media said Xbox has no games, they took that personally. Xbox's new mandate is to quadruple your backlog and ensure you need to quit your job just to scratch the surface of what Game Pass offers.
We have new games! The best games! Games that Lee has to play. You have to hump into our Discord and tell Lee to play these games. If anything, he has to play Date Everything! The game were your house appliances come to life and you get to romance them to your hearts content. Is the dishwasher as sassy as they first appear? Or maybe your Roomba is really sweet and encouraging? Who will you date?
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In case you've missed it, we kind of like Diablo IV around here.
Diablo IV's expansion has dropped and with it, brings a slew of changes to the game! From reduced level cap (bye-bye Level 100 😢) to having your own hired sword for help with Mercenaries, Diablo IV should now be called Diablo 4.5.
But does it make a good game?
Does it still capture what made Diablo IV way better than Diablo 3?
And will you have to restart the game from the beginning?
Luckily, we're here to help!
With our very limited hands-on time with Vessel of Hatred, we can tell you how it stacks up to the original. What we like, what we don't like, and everything else in-between.
This is The XboxCast's review of Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred.
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The Tokyo Game Show has happened!
What tasty treats were announced this time? And what new ways can Xbox shoot themselves in the foot?
Fear not, my friends!
Xbox came, saw, and conquered the Tokyo Game Show this year! StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection are set to join PC Game Pass in November, making a legendary return to the gaming forefront. And joining the RTS hype, Age of Mythology got some love too, in the form of a brand-new expansion!
Overwatch 2 fans rejoiced as the thrilling My Hero Academia collaboration brings new life and excitement to the game. Fallout 76 players can collect adorable new C.A.M.P. pets, adding a touch of charm to their post-apocalyptic adventures. And the excitement for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was palatable!
Not to be outdone, the legendary first six games in the Final Fantasy series have made their way into the world of Xbox (and Windows). Thats right, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are here. The pixel remasters include universally updated 2D pixel graphics, a rearranged soundtrack and quality of life improvements. Updated gameplay includes modernized UI, auto-battle options, and supplementary extras such as a bestiary, illustration gallery and music player.
And if this is not enough for you, then catch up on all the news direct from Xbox themselves!
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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What's better than The Sims 4?
The Sims 4 multiplayer!
Welcome to the future of The Sims 4, because we aren't getting The Sims 5 anytime soon...
Yes, that's right. The future of the franchise is multiplayer. Somehow. EA have claimed they don't want the Simes players to lose any progress, and so will continue to milk, uh, we mean support, The Sims 4 for a very long time. It has nothing to do with the obscene amounts of money all the add-ons are generating at all. Nope, EA is operating out of the goodness of their heart. Thanks EA, for allowing us the privilege of paying you. Over and over and over again.
Ara: History Untold leads this week's new games, and boy does it look good! We're eating good in the Xbox camp, no matter where you play - with Frostpunk 2, Ara, and Worms Armageddon exploding onto every screen Microsoft owns. Maybe buying up half the industry is starting to pay off? Or maybe we're just in a golden age of games, games and even more games.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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What's faster than putting racing stripes on your new bike?
Wearing white leathers while riding said bike. Sadly, Lee has not graced with any pictures... Yet.
All of Annapurna Interactive has resigned! Thats right - everyone including the CEO walked out the door in a massive move of no confidence in the direction of the studio. What does this mean for their future projects? For Control 2 and the planned TV series? We break it all down for you to the best of our understanding. But things are still quite murky... We hope to hear more next week.
Apparently, Space Marine 2 is selling faster than Doom and Quake! Looks like gamers really just want a game where you walk forward and shoot things without any "messaging". Who would have thought!? Even the CEO of Saber Interactive is calling for a return to the glory days of the pure escapism of the Xbox 360 era. And we're all on board! Give us more hordes to mow down while looking awesome and we're there like a pear!
Xbox is bringing back friend requests. Wait, what? Did they ever leave? Apparently so. And we can thank the Xbox One generation for that. Now we are getting them back, we can rejoice in being friends again. So, what are you waiting for? Send us a friend request right now! Not sure how? Then you better check out our website...
Frostpunk 2 is coming soon. We go over 11 tips and tricks to get you ready for this brutal city builder and management game. The good news - it's coming Day One to Game Pass! Only on PC for now, but we're hanging out for the console release, which is coming soon™️. Wrap up warm, battle the cold, and see if you have what it takes to survive another day.
And get yourselves ready for #TerrorTober! This year's theme is Monster Mash. So, any game that features monsters' count. Mostly because Kyle is a wuss, and can't handle the Jandel when it comes to scary, well, anything!
Join us in playing your scary (or not so scary) monster game in October!
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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Xbox is the only console that exists.
The others don't exit. You've been lied to. We're here to expose the truth!
No wonder we haven't heard from Phil! He's been hiding in Antartica, playing the next-gen Xbox with the alien from Area 51. The truth is now exposed. Phil - you can come out of hiding now, and release the new Xbox It's ok.
We're all about the new phones this week. Lee is looking for a weird Chinese folding phone while Kyle is ranting about Apple's HomePod and the other audio stuff that Apple is now ignoring. Almost like we've forgotten we're an Xbox podcast...
Are we getting a Diablo Secret Cow level in Diablo 4? Lee has never seen the Secret Cow Level, which means his gaming credentials need to be taken off him. But we're getting closer to finding out if its real.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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The kids are all buying their spaceships on Facebook Marketplace these days.
Or is it Temu?
Beware some light Alien Romulus spoilers ahead. Nothing serious.
But maybe watch the movie first to get all our jokes!
Diablo is the game of the moment. Like it ever left our rotation. Lee has not stopped playing it all year... But now Kyle is getting involved in the season and it just like two addicts encouraging each other. Luckily Simone is here to help Kyle play No Man's Sky!
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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Project Managers who listen to vinals and wear shawls are the future.
You heard it here first!
This is out Gamescom wrap up!
What is going on with Xbox? It seems they are intent to shoot themselves in the foot. Starfield is getting a great expansion, showing off the story telling chops of Bethesda. Borderlands 4 got announced after the disastrous movie flopped hard.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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Lee is going fast.
So fast, that he's become a racing stripe!
Lee has a new motorbike! And it's a very pretty bike. So of course, we have a lot of very helpful suggestions about hot to not fall over. Kyle recommends some wheels Lee can attach to the back to help him with balance. I'm sure they have a name..
Indiana Jones is coming to PlayStation, is what leads another week to be disappointed in Xbox.
The new Xbox has a price and its stupidly expensive! And all Xbox has added is some extra space and a fancy coat of paint. How is this justifiable? Seriously, Xbox, get your act together!
We may just become a Bike & Diablo podcast after this one...
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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Lee is technically the Technical Director.
This makes him officially Tee Dee Lee!
Patrons Puzzling Picks are in full swing - and Kyle is fishing for compliments in Call of the Wild: The Angler. Has anyone else ever played these hunting sims? Because they are weird... So much busy work in my fishing game!
Discord is getting a big upgrade on Xbox. Now you can watch your friend's streams on Xbox. And there is much rejoicing! But don't try watch your own stream - that still disconnects you.
And RIP Game Informer. No one knew this weas coming, not even the employees! And they shut down the Twitter account too. Very, very odd...
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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In the land of Melbourne, where the Yarra flows,
Two factions arose, with differing prose.
One loved the boba, with pearls so sweet,
The other despised it, a bitter defeat.
In cafes and streets, their battles were fought,
Over tapioca pearls, and the tea they sought.
But in the shadows, a whisper was heard,
Of Xbox adventures, and a podcast’s word.
The XboxCast called, with tales of the game,
Of victories, losses, and gamers’ acclaim.
Both factions listened, their hearts filled with cheer,
For in gaming and podcasts, their passions were clear.
United they stood, controllers in hand,
Boba lovers and haters, a unified band.
For in the realm of Xbox, they found common ground,
A fellowship formed, where harmony was found.
So let it be known, in the annals of time,
That even in discord, unity can climb.
For boba or not, when gamers unite,
The bonds of fellowship shine ever bright.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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Contrary to popular belief, we are not a country and western podcast.
We cover Xbox mostly...
Patrons Pick is coming up quick, fast and in a hurry! So, if you support us on Patreon, you need to start nominating games for us and your fellow Patrons to play! This is where you get to vote on what the hosts play for the month of August. From great games like Resident Evil 2 to Barbie Horse Adventures 2 - all games are on the table, but you have to convince your fellow Patrons to vote on your suggestion!
Game Pass is changing! We all knew it was coming, but it's now reveled exactly how things are changing. To an outsider, it looks like Xbox is being overtaken by the Microsoft Corporate, and decisions are now being made by committee. A committee that doesn't play, or even understand, games. Gone are the Day One's on Game Pass. At least for some. Others get everything. Either way, the price is going up and we now have an Xbox Game Pass Standard Tier...
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We have new music! Will it make an appearance in this episode? Or are we keeping it for our Patrons?
Only Lee knows... But stay tuned till the end for a surprise!
The First Descendant has descended! And has taken over in a massive way! Apart from a stupid story, bosses named Greg & Jeremy, and microtransactions out the waazoo, it's actually hiding a fun looter-shooter. And Lee has been sucked in in a massive way. If you're looking for a Destiny-Warframe-Anthem-shooter to take over your life, can we introduce you to The First Descendant? It's free to play and looks amazing!
Xbox is getting a new Rewards Notes Service... What is this? What does it do? No one really knows. Not even Xbox... There's a bunch of word salad about putting notes in the Rewards Hub, and it does nothing but leave us confused. Can someone who understands this please explain?
Xbox's new Game Pass strategy is to drip feed the Activision Blizzard back catalogue into the service. At least that's according to Jez from Windows Central. While not farfetched, it seems like a logical conclusion to come to based on what we have currently seen with Diablo IV being the only one to come to the service...
And did a new Xbox dashboard get leaked by TopGear?
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We go through phases of collecting all the news.
And then we give it all to you.
You're welcome!
Lee decided to do something for charity!
He went on a Kiwi based DND stream to play some DND and raise awareness and money for a good cause. By playing a Kiwi cyberpunk story! How cool is that?
NVidia GeForce Now is allegedly coming to Xbox! But Lee is dubious. He didn't have a great experience once and has been burnt for life. In an effort to help the community, we break down the different tiers, and come away even more confused. It doesn't seem like it was very well thought out...
Naraka Bladepoint is leaving last gen behind. If you started your journey on Xbox One, then you're getting a bunch of free stuff. Now you get a fancy hat! How exciting.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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Not-E3 is our favourite time of year!
It's like a gamer Christmas. If that Christmas came with a bunch of promises instead of presents...
Not-E3 is over, and all the game companies have shown their new games, new trailers, new teases and new games that they definitely won't cancel or close the studio for. Xbox bought the thunder and set the tone, and the rest of the game companies... Well, they had some announcements too.
So, what exactly as an Xbox player can you be expected to look forward to? Thats what we hope to answer this episode. We crawl through all the thousands of game announcements from some of the biggest players, and some of the not so big players. From Ubisoft's tease of Anno 117 Pax Romana to the update to Skull & Bones, you can expect us even cover the bad announcements.
Except the Sony one of course - because there's nothing to announce there!
Just kidding! Or are we?
June is #back2YourBacklog! And we're here to make sure you come out of June a better person. So, in other words, get stuck into your backlog and play those games that are taunting you. They're just sitting there and laughing at you. They say, "play me, play me" and you just ignore them. Well, not this month! We would direct you to our website, but we're having some technical difficulties. So, join the Discord instead.
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Xbox bought the thunder this year, and saved not-E3.
Even without an Xbox handheld announcement!
Did you miss the show or want a re-cap with your favourite podcast? Well, you're in luck!
We go over every announcement, every reveal, and every game that Xbox announced in the Xbox Showcase.
Jump in our Discord and tell us - what got you excited? What did you not expect?
And what was your favourite part?
June is #back2YourBacklog! And we're here to make sure you come out of June a better person. So, in other words, get stuck into your backlog and play those games that are taunting you. They're just sitting there and laughing at you. They say, "play me, play me" and you just ignore them. Well, not this month! We would direct you to our website, but we're having some technical difficulties. So, join the Discord instead.
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These are the moments you can't manufacture.
The Xbox Showcase is coming up and we do some crystal ball gazing. From Gears 6 to State of Decay 3, these are all the games we're hoping to see. Will we get our fabled Xbox Handheld? All rumors point to yes! We even enlisted the help of ChatGPT. Because who better to spill the beans than a sentient A.I. that will be taking your job very soon.
Patrons get a very special bonus podcast! Yes, that's right. If you give us a dollar, you get access to our behind-the-scenes audio of podcast setup. It makes you wonder how we manage to put on a podcast every week. Or its enduring. Either way, sign up to listen to our AfterCast shows, and support your favorite Xbox podcast. Which is us. We are the podcast.
June is #back2YourBacklog! And we're here to make sure you come out of June a better person. So, in other words, get stuck into your backlog and play those games that are taunting you. They're just sitting there and laughing at you. They say, "play me, play me" and you just ignore them. Well, not this month! We would direct you to our website, but we're having some technical difficulties. So, join the Discord instead.
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Hellblade 2 is here and the photos coming from photo mode are insane! Welcome to true Next-Gen, thanks to Ninja Theory and Xbox. Could this become a tentpole franchise for Xbox, or are you happy just happy we got a sequel? Xbox is also giving away a ridiculous looking console to celebrate the launch. Seriously, where would you even put that thing?
Ubisoft continues its trend towards disappointment as it cancels The Division: Heartland. While not totally unexpected, to see The Div franchise in this state just breaks your heart. Maybe they should sell it to a studio who will do something with it?
And the world's bestselling game turns 15!
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show.
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We're still enjoying the fallout from Fallout!
Xbox studios are closing, but is all at it seems? From studios losing staff to studios putting out flops, it looks like Xbox is now starting to get their house in order. Is it too little, too late? Or is this enough to start cracking the whip on the other studios?
The Xbox app on PC is getting even better. Is this because of the fabled Xbox handheld? Lee is confident that we'll be seeing a handheld out by June. Kyle is just excited by the app in general. If you haven't played around yet, consider this your reminder. And speaking of - if you're interested in trying out Game Pass on PC, check out this link! But be quick, its only for the first 5...
In a bold statement, Lee believes console wars are dead. And it's all thanks to these "forever games".
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The April Achievement Challenge has come to an end, and now it's time to declare our winners, losers and Lee.
And we even have a special guest. One who's not really a guest.
If you like stats, and nail-biting stories of will-they-won't-they, then this year's April Achievement Challenge has it all. Every day was a battle, with some contestants only entering halfway through and then blazing up the charts! Who took the winning spot? Who got the most Gamerscore? And most importantly, where did Kyle finish?
All your questions will be answered!
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A weird week of news lies ahead.
But what else do you expect when it's been contaminated by the Fallout?
Thats right - from Fallout in Excel to Fallout's next-gen update, this week is dominated by Fallout news. All thanks to the fact that the Fallout TV show was... good? Wait? Are TV Shows based on games allowed to be good these days? Someone tell Halo!
Xbox had an indie game show - and showed off a ton of new indies headed to your console. Google have decided to play nice and now allow you to use all the features of your Xbox game pad in Chrome when Cloud Gaming. And Major Nelson shares the cursed Achievement Unlocked sound that (thankfully) didn't make it into production.
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Oh, frabjous day!
My Xbox podcast is obsessed with cheese!
Kyle is accused of being a Facebook fan. Lee wants to take away all of his tech. We're reading from wrong episode notes. And the answer to life is more KFC. Can you tell what kind of episode this is going to be?
Lee is on his way to 300K Gamer Score for April Achievement Challenge, and by jove, he just might make it! From Harold Halibut to Forza, he's developed a love for finishing games, and so tells us all about it. Kyle and Simone jumped into The Division 2, and got to World Tier 2! Only 6 years after release... And in this week's top tip, if you're playing Starfield on PC, you may want to verify that you have your premium content enabled.
Fallout is dominating everything at the moment thanks to the fantastic TV series. Speaking of, does anyone want to play Fallout 76? Just imagine what could have been if the Halo TV series was actually good. We may be living in a golden age of Halo. Ah, what it is to dream.
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Lee has found a love for finishing games.
All thanks to April Achievement Challenge!
April Achievement Challenge is heating up. Who's in the lead? Who has the most steps? And who will get themselves a commemorative coin this year? No one knows just yet! But all we do know is that Lee has discovered a love for finishing games. Who would have thought that his completion percentage would go up? Not us!
Ubisoft has managed to Ubisoft up again. At this stage, it's not that surprising... This time, they have actually uninstalled The Crew from people's consoles following the server closures. Now you won't even be able to play the game you purchased. Thanks Ubisoft!
Fallout has seen a resurgence of players as everyone is super hyped from the TV show. Imagine is the Halo TV show was actually good? We may be living in a golden age of Halo that rivals the 360 era. And speaking of Fallout - the next-gen update has a date and it actually coming out! A game form 2015 is about to be updated for modern hardware.
All this and more in this week's episode of The XboxCast's Regular Show.
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It's been three weeks of constant cheese talk.
So, let's break the pattern by talking about a dog-napping!
April Achievement Challenge is here, and Lee is on the path to get 100k Gamer Score in one month. And he's doing it by playing really bad and baby games. That isn't t say there aren't some gems hidden in the slog. How are you going through April?
Hellblade II looks like it's going to be the new benchmark when it comes to graphics. With most of the media tentatively calling it a "banger", "a true next-gen showcase" and even "just what Xbox needs". Can you believe that even the Sony funded media are hyped for this game? And will it be so good that it breaks the Xbox Tax? Only time will tell...
Xbox is getting A.I. And before you get excited, this is only going to be a chat bot for logging support calls. While it could be amazing, it seems Xbox and Microsoft are limiting themselves in terms of how useful A.I. could be. Seems like Xbox One and Kinect really burnt Xbox in a bad way. All while Xbox is looking at their next-gen console, with Xbox setting up a team to make sure that all games being built are forward compatible. Could we be getting a new Xbox sooner rather than later? We can only hope!
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Cheese!
You're welcome.
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Brie first.
Feta second.
NVidia has bought Xbox! While details are a bit sketchy at the moment in terms of if it's the brand or the whole division. While it makes sense from Microsoft's point of view to remove the gaming brand from its portfolio, we are interested to see where this takes the industry. And will this mean that that this will break the Xbox Tax?
And while we may be late - happy April Fools!
We have things to say about cheese! And we're looking for someone to make us a cheese faceoff - March Madness style, with brackets and everything. Are you the cheese hero we need? And if you haven't yet, make sure to listen to our Cheese Special! Where Kyle and Lee go off about cheese for 7 minutes.
April Achievement Challenge kicked off and we have a lot of updates to share with you. How will this competition change throughout the month? Lee is focusing on massive Gamer Score - hoping to get 100,000 GS in one month alone! Will his steps suffer? And introducing a new twist to this year's competition....
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Lee has a fascination with getting his news from articles.
No one reads articles anymore! It's all about the headlines.
Join us for the April Achievement Challenge! It's a new year, a new challenge, and even bigger and better competitions! Time to represent your country, get your game on, and win the month of April!
Sign up now, join the Discord, and do it for your country. Keep in mind, Patrons and Discord boosters get bonus points... So, it's completely pay-to-win!
Could we be getting an Xbox Handheld? Rumors are spreading again about Xbox producing a Switch competitor! Would you buy one? And with a new Xbox dev kit certified in South Korea, could this be it, or is this the Xbox Series X Two 720?
Diablo IV is getting massive changes with Season 4, and Blizzard were kind enough to delay the next season until after April Achievement Challenge. Thanks guys! And speaking of getting massive updates, we can't leave out No Man's Sky - with their 23rd free expansion being released this week. The Hello Games team are knocking it out the park!
And where do you stad on ray-tracing? Are we spending too much effort on this or not enough? Lee and Kyle get technical, thanks to a new patent from Microsoft that promises better ray-tracing in both Windows and Xbox.
This week is a banger week for game releases! We have at least 4 good games that you should play. But one stands out - Stasis: Bone Totem. Seriously, check out this game. It looks very cool - and even Lee is impressed. That says something! And we also have Planet Zoo in case that's not really your jam...
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Plastic cheese is some of the best cheese!
This is a hill Kyle will die on.
Join us for the April Achievement Challenge! It's a new year, a new challenge, and even bigger and better competitions! Time to represent your country, get your game on, and win the month of April!
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We are going to catch up on all the new games for the past two week. So prepare yourself for a list of all "must-plays" and get your wallet ready. Because this week is completely stacked.
If a game launches, but no one can play, did it really launch? Star Wars Battlefront Classic attempted to answer this question when only 192 people could play the game. And then using contents from mods without any credit. Star Wars takes the crown for worst launch in recent memory. Can it pull a No Man's Sky and come back from the dead?
A few games are shutting down, including the inspiration behind our super semi-successful #GameFace! shows.
Yet again, we're moaning about a game to TV adaption. First Halo, now Fallout. It seems those that make these shows set out to destroy anything related to these games. Where do you stand? Do you think John Halo on TV is good? Are you going to watch the Fallout series? Or are you going to enjoy the fallout from yet another adaptation gone bad?
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Do you remember Skype?
Because Microsoft does. And they're still updating it!
We're deep into some tech talk this episode as we play around with a new way to record this podcast! We have gone from using Zoom to Discord and now even Microsoft Teams. Which one sounds best? We want to hear from you. Do we sound or look better? Do we sound the same? Please give us feedback!
April Achievement Challenge is back for 2024! Are you keen to join?
Sign up now, join the Discord, and play for your country!
The Xbox Partner Direct happened, and we decide to cover EVERYTHING! Be prepared to relive the entire showcase, in just about real time. Sea of Thieves is the top wish listed game on the PlayStation store - making it eligible for The Best Ongoing Game at the Game Awards now! Also, is this good or bad news for more Xbox games losing their exclusivity?
Our dear friend, and one of the OG supporters of the Podcast, Rebekah (Spirited Sojourn) - is recovering from a kidney and liver transplant. If you'd like to help, she has set up a GiveALittle page.
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We are yet again asking Bioware to be sold to Xbox.
We deserve to get Anthem II!
Xbox admitting an ugly truth about Game Pass? How much more rage bait could we possibly put up with? Some games on Game Pass don't sell as well as expected after being added to Game Pass. What a twist!
Studios are going independent left and right! Embracer is spinning out Saber Interactive for $500 Million, Toys for Bob are leaving Xbox (previously Activision Blizzard) and EA is canceling games. Ok, so one of these things are not like the other. But EA will EA, so there's no surprises there. What is surprising is that Xbox retains the rights to all the Toys for Bob IP. That means Spiro and Crash remain as Xbox mascots!
Moon Studios are releasing a new game! But it's not Ori. It's more of a dark souls cross Diablo. And it looks amazing. Start getting hyped!
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Pounds? Euros?
They're the same thing, right?
Kyle and Lee get stuck talking about A.I. Almost as if they are a bunch of nerds... Can you tell we're amazed with ChatGPT? And with Microsoft shoving this A.I. all over Windows and Office and Azure, will we ever see this tech come to Xbox? Or are we wanting to keep the A.I. out of our games?
Friendly Feb has come to an end, and we have a bunch of game recommendations for you. So, if you didn't take part this year, but want to next year, you have a bunch of options. Now there is no excuse! Challenge yourself to avoid the death and destruction for February and spread the digital love.
What do you think of the Xbox games going to PlayStation? Now that we know what games are going cross platform, how do you feel? Has your faith in Xbox been shaken? Kyle still thinks this is a mistake, due to the generic gamer only hearing "Xbox games go to PlayStation". If you have thoughts, drop into our Discord and tell us what you think!
Has your wish list disappeared on Xbox? Are you the type to wish list 300+ games? If you were affected, Xbox has rolled out a fix and you should have your list back! And there was much rejoicing, with all three people who wish list the entire store.
And to finish us off, an all-white Series X Digital Edition has been rumored.... Is this supposed to go up against the PlayStation Pro?
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Everything you need to know about #75Hard. Or at least everything about drinking almost 4 liters of water a day. Including all the toilet breaks...
We promise we're an Xbox podcast!
The charts are back to normal as Palworld slowly drops off. Now we wait for another chart disruptor to be released... And we keep control with a bunch of new controller releases, including the Retro Fighters controller for the OG Xbox. Thats right, for all 20 people who still have an original Xbox, you can now get a modern Series X like controller for it. How exciting!
If you're an Xbox Insider, and play on PC, you want to check out the Xbox app. Kyle gives a great review over on his X (formally Twitter). Check it out, and let's give Microsoft more feedback about it. Because together, we'll make it better than Steam!
Skull & Bones is a real game. Or at least it's out now. And we compare it to Black Flag - a game form 11 years ago. Can you guess which is the better game? We'll give you a hint - it's Black Flag by miles. Seriously, this is an embarrassment to Ubisoft. How it ever got released is beyond us...
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After all the rumors, can we rest easy?
Or are we still at Panic Station Red?
We're joined today by the one, the only - Shane Bailey! And boy, is he needed, as we take apart everything to do with the Xbox Business Update. From the podcast itself, to the interviews with The Verge and Windows Central, we (almost) dissect every word from the CEO of Microsoft Gaming himself.
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It's half past the hour of fun!
Rumors and rumors of rumors have the Xbox community melting down. From Sea of Thieves going to PlayStation, to Xbox going all in on Third Party, it seems like Xbox is preparing to change the entire game. Could we see Starfield on PlayStation? Who knows. We have to wait for next week to see what Phil says. But while weeks have passed where these rumors have escalated, Xbox has remained suspiciously silent... We try to break it down and pepper it full of our own opinions of course! What do you think?
Amid all of this, Rockband gets a new controller! In 2024! Who would have thought? Apparently, EA has only stopped supporting Rockband with its last DLC song pack. Diablo's Season 3 celebrates Lunar New Year with some great XP and gold bonuses and even Star Wars Outlaws gets a release date leak... Seems like the first week of Friendly Feb is full of controversy and exciting news.
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Welcome to Season 8!
We're happy to have you here.
Because its "New Year, Same Us", we've decided to re-introduce ourselves to the world, for all the new listeners who've joined us recently. If you know and love us already, then let us know what we've missed out!
February is Friendly Feb! This is your excuse to play a game that doesn't hurt a digital fly. So, violence is right out. Shooting things is not hip this month. Beating people up does not make you lit. This month, love slaps, being nice is bussin and having friends is great, no cap, for real, for real. What will you be playing this month?
Xbox had a Developer Direct, showing off a lot of new games which managed to suck at least some of the hype out of Kyle. Ubisoft is closing servers, while pretending Skull & Bones is a real game that exists. Sea of Thieves is going from strength to strength with Season 11. Oh, and Palworld has knocked Fortnight off the top of the charts! We have much rejoicing!
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It's time to play the music
It's time to light the lights
It's time to hand out awards
On the Game Awards tonight
It's time to put on makeup
It's time to dress up right
It's time to raise the curtain
On the most sensational
inspirational
celebrational
XboxCastational
Game Awards tonight
Joining us is a very special guest to help hand out our awards - Keo Live @ Home from the Hall of Gamer's Podcast! He joins us to celebrate the year that was - from personal achievements and stats to all the stats you could ever want from The XboxCast!
And of course, we have our world-famous Game Awards to hand out! Some very controversial picks in this amazing year of gaming will have you disagreeing with almost everyone at some point. But hopefully we inspire to find your next favorite game for next year...
To all our Patrons - thank you for keeping the lights on this year. You helped us keep going as a podcast and even helped get Lee an early Christmas present. Not once, but twice!
And to everyone who listens, follows, shares and takes part in our little community - thank you for an amazing year. We are humbled and honored that you choose to spend your time with us, and we couldn't be prouder. You are all wonderful and we're thankful for every one of you.
The XboxCast, signing off for 2023. We'll see you all in 2024!
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We're here to keep you regular.
With your daily dose of secondhand cringe!
The (unofficial) Game Awards happened! And there wasn't much fanfare, because it's now become a giant advert. However, we were still treated some juicy announcements, along with those pesky games that win some awards. So, what better way to celebrate than to go over every announcement, in detail, almost as it happened! If you feel yourself age during this episode, you're not alone.
Lee went on some dates! In a game. And made us all suffer from some serious secondhand cringe as he makes almost all the wrong choices in Motesolo: No Girlfriend Since Birth. Are you ready to get embarrassed on his behalf? Because Kyle was ready to hide under the podcasting desk while Lee described his very awkward encounters...
Starfield is getting an update, Activision Blizzard games are coming to the cloud and Skull & Bones might even be a real game! All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
Our game award voting is now live, and you get to have your say! Because we're the only awards show you should be listening to. So, hop on over to our fantastic voting form and nominate your Games of 2023.
Our Game of the Year show will be live streamed on Wednesday, and we even have a very special guest! Get voting to have your say and join us live as we celebrate the only games that matter - the ones we played!
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Apparently, q-tips are not supposed to clean your ears.
Thats our Top Tip of the Week!
Lee is stuck in Diablo IV but we're in no danger of becoming a Diablo IV podcast! Kyle is sailing away in FAR: Changing Tides, because it seems he is now the new gamer player. Oh how the turn tables.
Season 10 is here for Sea of Thieves and comes with guilds and private servers! This is exciting as you can now sail the seas without being hunted down by 10 year olds. But how does progression work? Are we limited? Rare have been pretty light on details.
No More Robots, the makers of SpiritTea, have shared exactly how good Game Pass is for the industry. And he even shares some exciting stats about how good it is.
Baldur's Gate 3 shares stats as well, and it turns out that people have played about 81,000 years of the game! Thats slightly insane. And only 400 people have completed Honour Mode, with 150,000 people starting it. The biggest game of the year for sure!
And what the heck are hall effect thumb sticks?? We break this down for you, so you're not as confused as we were. You're welcome.
Our game award voting is now live, and you get to have your say! Because we're the only awards show you should be listening to. So, hop on over to our fantastic voting form and nominate your Games of 2023.
To all our dedicated fans - thank you for helping The XboxCast grow. Please continue to rate, share, and interact with us on the socials. We appreciate every one of you.
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We have received a photo of our biggest fan!
But it's not a big fan. It's just a small fan that's been enlarged!
The Golden Joystick reveals their winners for this year's Game Awards and all we can say is thank goodness there remains some sanity in these award shows. If you're unsure what this means, then you clearly haven't listened to last weeks' episode. There's a bunch of games who totally deserve the win, and we offer our sincerest congratulations!
Warner Bros has seen the light! Wonder Woman will not be a live service game, so we can all breathe easier. It will have a beginning, a middle and an end! Almost like they understand that people enjoy finishing the games they play. Especially when there's news of server closures. Twelve EA games are going to be put out to pasture as the last remaining laptop running these servers gets unplugged at the end of the year.
And if you're interested in Dune: Spice Wars, well Kyle has the low down for you. While Lee is stuck playing Diablo, Diablo and more Diablo...
Kyle is growing an epic goatee for Movember! And you can help donate if that's your thing. If you want to throw a few dollars to a good cause, check out this link. If you have no idea what Movemeber is, then check out the official website.
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Barney will never visit Bali. And Bali will never experience Barney.
What a sad state of affairs.
Apart from the fact that Lee's dog, Barney, will never travel to Bali, the rest of this week's Regular Show is much more upbeat! That we can promise you. Balder's Gate 3 has gotten a massive win on the Xbox side of things, allowing the Larian Studios to make the game more optimized across all platforms. Time to start getting hyped for the epic D20 roll that will be this release on Xbox.
The Game Awards have come out with their nominees and in a normal year, we're used to the Xbox snub, but this year has shown just how much of a farce it really is. Can anyone take The Game Awards seriously after the colossal mistakes they made this year? Or are you used to the disappointment that is Geoff's PlayStation Lovefest?
Kyle is growing an epic goatee for Movember! And you can help donate if thats your thing. If you want to throw a few dollars to a good cause, check out this link. If you have no idea what Movemeber is, then check out the offical website.
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We have a Starfield Discord Thing!
Some even call it a forum...
Cities: Skylines II has a great game loop. You build a village, run out of money, lose the game and then start again. At least that's how Kyle has been playing it. All the while Lee is firmly stuck in Diablo IV. He has been running around in Season 2 and having a blast by the sounds of it.
Microsoft is banning unofficial Xbox accessories, but it doesn't go far enough according to Kyle. Some Xbox accessories are going to give you an error code if you try use them, yet the known cheating accessories - Cronus and Xim - are still left to function. How infuritating. And it's not like they couldn't stop it either...
Xbox is injecting AI into its game studios. Are at least will be partnering with InWorld - the makers of tool that allows generative AI to build NPC's and quest lines. What does this mean for future games? It means that those epic side quests you pick up in Starfield have the potential to be even better. And in the future, quests could even adapt and change to how you, the player, interact with them.
We truly live in an age of wonders.
Kyle is growing an epic goatee for Movember! And you can help donate if thats your thing. If you want to throw a few dollars to a good cause, check out this link. If you have no idea what Movemeber is, then check out the offical website.
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In a surprise twist, it turns out Bethesda games have bugs!
Almost like all games have bugs!
Sea of Thieves is getting a big update with Season 10 - private servers, guilds and a whole lot more! Looks like this game has found its sea legs. We love to sea Xbox continuing to support such a fantastic endeavor. Will these changes make you dive back in, or are you waiting for a boarding pass?
Fallout's TV show has a release date and it's looking like it will live up to the hype. Could this be the same date as the fabled Next-Gen update for this game? Who knows, but we're waiting with baited breath to see what rolls out the vault later this year.
Xbox has decided that marketing is a good thing as it takes over the Las Vegas Sphere during TwitchCon. How much does it cost to run an ad on this giant LED sphere? Well we could tell you, or you could listen to this episode and then cry your eyes out. Thats what we did, so don't feel too bad...
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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It's finally done.
Activision Blizzard are now officially under the Xbox umbrella!
Prepare to melt faces as Robocop! The dark dystopian sci-fi epic is coming to Xbox soon, and everyone will be able to play as their favourite cyborg cop. The demo captures everything that made the cult movie great and Lee of one is super excited. But then again, when isn't Lee excited about shooting people in the face?
More shooty shooty comes to Game Pass, but this time it's a bit scary as Dead Space Remake crawls its way onto the service later this month. Are you brave enough to play it? Or is Peppa Pig Makes Friends more your style?
And you coul win a very cool looking, but very non-functional, Xbox Series X! Xbox and Blizzard have teamed up to bring you a fantastic looking console modeled after the gates of hell from Diablo IV. While it looks great, it doesn't actually work, for reasons unknown. But hey, it looks cool! And half of what makes people good gamers is how cool their consoles look. It's a known fact. Thats why Xbox players dominate at FPS games.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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Have you ever stolen so much stuff you just needed to sit at the bar for a day?
Paul has.
Lee is still stuck in Cyberpunk, and is urging everyone to get the expansion - Phantom Liberty and he's trying to convince Paul to abandon Starfield. However, Paul has some incredible hours in Starfield, so he's in no danger of straying off the path. We're so proud of Paul!
There's a new Xbox Series X, themed around the brand-new Assassin's Creed: Mirage. And Paul wants to put it on the wall. However, you'll have to enter the competition to win this. Probably not open to us down under, but we still get excited about cool looking Xboxes!
Could Activision Blizzard close on Friday this week? Things seem to be happening fast and furiously now that the CMA have given provisional agreement. Game Pass is about to get a massive boost to the already 400+ games currently on the service.
Amazon Prime Day is here and it brings a bunch of sales! Want to pick up the expansion card for cheap? Now is your chance. And in some exiting news, some deals even extend to us here in New Zealand and Australia! Time to kit out the Xbox with some new accessories, just like its having a birthday. But you're the one getting spoiled.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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Producer Paul joins Lee this week, and chaos ensues!
As is custom, we thank our Patrons on the first show of the month. Because what better way to convince you guys to support us than by shaming those that aren't... Thank you guys for supporting us and making sure we keep ticking along. If you'd like to support us, please consider signing up on Patreon!
Meta (formally Facebook) and Xbox are becoming pals and you'll be able to play XCloud on the Meta Quest, which used to be called the Oculus Quest. Still, games in VR! It's a win for all three people who bought one! The writers guild want to shut down the games industry to try to get more people to support their failed strike in Hollywood. The problem is no one seems to care, and the games industry has just collectively shrugged at them. Is this the W we think it is?
Lee has dived into CyberPunk and declares it's better than Starfield. Its ok, we won't lynch him just yet without hearing him out first. Still, CyberPunk 2.0 and the expansion seem to be exactly what was needed. Paul is still in Starfield and will probably be for the foreseeable future.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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We are confused all the time.
Or are we confusing?
New Zealand flicks over to Daylight Savings, and hasn't let Australia know. How rude! But it does mean poor Lee was sitting for an hour by himself. In future, we may get Lee's dog - Barney - on as co-host. If you want to see this happen, hit Lee up on Twitter/X!
News has run very dry. It's that time of the year where all the stories are just not interesting. And so uninteresting, that it's now time to do lists! This week's news is full of lists. Listing that and listing this. Do you agree with our lists? Or would you like to see another list?
Lee has been having issues in Starfield. While trying to be sneaky, good ole Sarah decides to start shooting. As she always does... Kyle gets involved in base building and constantly getting distracted by all the different shiny things. Starfield remains a classic Bethesda game that way. Have you discovered anything exciting? We have a Starfield forum on our Discord if you have! You should totaly join.
CyberPunk joins Train Sim World 4 as our highlights for this week's new games! Hack into the mainframe, while traveling keeping on the rails. Sounds like a win in our book!
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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Lee is showing off his production skills on this week's Regular Show.
But it turns out he just reads waveforms.
Starfield is still sitting at number 1 in the charts, with 10 million players! Not to bad, but it begs the question - how many people were playing Fortnite every week to keep it at the number 1 spot for so long? But more importantly, how do the golden toilet seats inside Epic's offices feel? And do they drive you to work?
Xbox has suffered its biggest leak ever! From hardware roadmaps to how much Microsoft pays to put games on Game Pass - everything you could ever want to know is now out in the wild, thanks to the FTC uploading unredacted documents. Even though we cover a few interesting tidbits from this leak, one thing to keep in mind is that this is all from 2020 and things have no doubt changed.
Could Xbox move to an ARM chip? These leaks hint at the biggest hardware shakeup in Xbox's history. ARM could be the secret sauce that would propel Xbox to massive generational leap in performance, and possibly leave PlayStation 6 in the dust.
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
It's The Regular Show! No gimmicks, names, or funny shenanigans.
Ok, so we lied about the shenanigans...
With Simone leaving us to our own devices, who's going to keep us in check? No one! Thats who! It's going to be chaos, anarchy, Kyle, and Lee talking about nonsense for three hours straight. Because we know what you guys want. And it's longer, nerdier, ramblier podcasts! You can thank us later.
The Regular Show is just like #NuNews. In fact, some may even get it confused with #NuNews. But it is not, in fact, #NuNews. It has news, it has nu, but now it comes with fan mail and Starfield stories. Maybe this should be called #NuNews+?
In this episode of The Regular Show, we cover so many exciting stories! Starfield is top of the charts. Again! Will anyone take this beast down, or is this the new Fortnite? And what exactly have Kyle and Lee been up to in this game anyways?
At least you won't have to worry about how to pay for GamePass now that Xbox has teamed up with Mastercard to give all gamers a terrible deal on an Xbox branded credit card. Seriously guys, do not sign up for this. It's not worth it!
Unity has put its foot in it and decided it doesn't like money, or developers using its products, as it announces that it will start charging for game installs. After an outcry from game devs the world over, Unity looks like it's going to double down on this terrible choice. Because that's how normal people react to feedback it seems...
All this and more in this week's episode of The Regular Show!
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It's our 50th Episode of the year! 🎉
And it's our last #GameFace! for a while... 😢
Join us as we bid (a temporary) farewell to Simone, and to GameFace!, the only Xbox podcast show that brave enough to cover the games we've been playing! While #GameFace! may be on hiatus for a while, you'll still be hearing from Kyle and Lee as they cover everything in The Regular Show!
And this so happens to be our 50th episode for the year! The big five oh. And what better way to celebrate getting to 50 episodes without going mad than to have a 2023 retrospective. From the best games we played each month to our personal recommendations, you may think this is our Games of the Year show, but it's not. You can't get rid of us that easily!
Ever since we introduced #GameFace!, you guys have tuned in week after week, and we can't thank you enough for that.
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Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Is our start overstaying it's welcome?
Do we need something that slaps? Or a banger?
It's not really Lee's birthday, but that won't stop us from wishing Lee anyways. If you see Lee hanging about in the Discord, wish him happy birthday! So, we moved #nuNews to another night to help Lee experience Starfield for his fake birthday.
Starfield rocks to the top of the charts, and it's not even technically out yet. A new king has emerged! Welcome to the new charts. You have been warned. And to celebrate, Xbox is releasing Starfield flavoured wraps for your Series X! Gotta keep him warm while you explore the galaxy in the 21st century.
In sad news, Embracer is shutting down the studio behind the Saint's Row series. Looks like the latest release didn't exactly ignite the hype. Lots of finger pointing, but in the end, it seems to have just been a bad game. Never mind all the modern day baggage they added to it.
And while Starfield is stealing all the hype, Cyberpunk's version 2 release is coming. And's it's looking really good! So what features will you get with the update and what features are locked behind the Phantom Liberty expansion? Well, you're in luck! We're here to tell you what's what.
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It's embarrassing how organised we are.
In fact, we could just about be the most organised podcast ever!
Lee fights the man-flu to bring you the latest Xbox News. We thank him for his service and sacrifice live on the podcast. He was adequate.
There's a ton of more Gamescom news! More stuff happened! The Future Games Show apparently. And guess what? It's all about games that are coming out. Aren't all game shows focused on games coming out? But we digress... New games! And mostly indies! Look at us growing as a podcast...
No Man's Sky has gotten yet another big and impressive update, bringing a new robot race into the universe. And you can get a special staff! Or turn your traveller into one of them. The robots really are taking over.
And of course, we have a bunch of Starfield news. Because we're an Xbox podcast, and Starfield is now the talk of Xbox. So we must talk about it. Or we'll have our gamer creds taken off us.
And please excuse the technical difficulties that Kyle experienced. The joy of remote recording... How does Lee handle the pressure of being the lone host of Kay Go Kay Lee?
Join us on Friday, September 8th, as we live stream Simone's final #GameFace! episode. We even have a special treat for you guys as it also happens to be our 50th show this year! We'll be live streaming on Kick and YouTube, but if you can't be there live, you still get to enoy the audio later.
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house...
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Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
August is coming to an end, and so is our Patron's Puzzling Picks.
Kyle and Simone have continued with ExoPrimal (against their will) and are trying hard to follow the "story" and "care about the game." All while Lee has completely given up on it.
Simone is warming up to Stray. Maybe it takes a while to let the cat out of this bag? Kyle has some thoughts about Resident Evil 2, and how these two games seem to be developed by completely different companies... And Lee tried Age of Empires, before going straight back into Diablo IV.
Outside of the event, the hype for Starfield has truly taken its hold, and given Kyle an obsession with No Man's Sky. Especially with the Echos update and all the great stuff it brings. And he's managed to drag Simone into the NMS universe too...
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house...
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Gamescom! Gamescom! Gamescom!
Let us summarise all you need to know.
In case you missed it, Xbox bought the fire to this year's Gamescom in Germany. From info on existing games to shadow dropping Age of Empires - Kyle and Lee will cover everything you need to know. Don't have time to sit and watch the full 2-hour recap? We have you covered with our 2-hour recap! You're welcome.
In a shock move, Microsoft is selling the Cloud Streaming Rights of all Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft! As this is no longer the sticking point of the CMA, could the deal finally go through? And it's been confirmed that Sony only has an agreement with Microsoft for COD - no other titles. How will this play out? No one knows yet, but it should be over soon (we hope).
And this week, certain fanboi's decided to comment on the leaked start screen of Starfield. Looks like this massive game has some people regretting their loyalties to a plastic box... Will you be jumping in Early Access with Kyle, or are you more like Lee and waiting for the mods and patches to fix Starfield? What ever you choose, you can't deny this hype train!
All this and more on this episode of #NuNews!
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Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
A new font appears, and Lee has thoughts.
The zeros are the rectangles of Ohs!
Join us as we talk about this week's Xbox Adventures.
The Cast is still playing their Patron's Puzzling Picks for this month. Lee has finished his first game and is now on to Age of Empires. Pretty good going for a month! Kyle has some very good Top Tips™️ for Resident Evil 2 Remaster, and Simone has thoughts on Stray! Did Stray deserve the Game of the Year nomination, or was it only nominated because of its exclusivity?
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house...
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Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
All the Xbox News from the last week.
We help you catch up on everything you've missed. And things you haven't.
Lee is rebelling against society by not taking photos of his food. What even is this? How can you just get your food, and not take a photo? It boggles the mind.
Xbox will soon allow you to stream to your Discord servers! Straight from the Xbox! Is this the return of Mixer's Co-Streaming? Will you be using it? Are you looking for a Discord to join that will allow this new feature? Well, you're formally invited to jump into our Discord and stream away.
Gamescom is coming up quickly and Xbox will have the biggest both ever! Thirty titles will be playable, showing that Xbox is super confident in their line up this year. We're huge fans of this confident Xbox. And with Starfield coming out soon, it didn't stop the concern trolling. If only the ones doing the trolling took a history lesson instead.
Quake II Remastered has been unleased on the world and we're trying really hard to not play it! Since we're all in on Patron's Puzzling Picks. You'll just have to wait for our next #GameFace! episode to see if we managed to hold out.
All this and more on this episode of #NuNews!
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house...
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Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Patrons Puzzling Picks is now live!
That's right folks, Patron's Puzzling Picks is now live, and we even have our first completion from the event. Lee was so excited with his Horse Game that he spent all weekend playing it. How does it stack up next to Diablo? How did he win the Horse Cup Award? Did he make lifelong friends in Horse Valley? So many questions! And only Lee has the answers. Along with his Twitch stream...
Kyle has landed on Resident Evil 2 and think you should all play it. It's got just the right mix of old school PS2 game play bought into a modern light. It does everything right. You honestly have no excuse now. Unless of course you're taking part in the event too. In which case, you need to focus on your own game. Get that finished. Then play Resident Evil 2. You gaming life will thank you.
And all three of the cast jumped into Exoprimal. And do we have some thoughts! How can shooting hordes of dinosaurs be this bad? And how do you release a game in this state? In fact, this game is so bad, even one of our viewers of the live stream gets into a massive rant about this game. We are starting to think our Patrons are trolling us.
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house...
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
You didn't know you needed this news.
Just like that bacon and egg pie you're currently craving...
We race into pole position with the release of F1 Manager 2023, and that seems to be the only good game coming out this week. Nothing is of note, so Lee struggles to stay awake. Can Kyle's puns keep him awake?
This week is controller news heavy - from new controllers from Xbox to new custom controllers where you can add a wheel, to even replacement parts of your Elite controller. Looks like we need to take control of the news!
Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Xbox! And Square Enix has committed to more games on Xbox too. If you're a Square fan, then this is your birthday. Phil has delivered on his promise of Japanese games on Xbox and its paying off! Are you excited? Kyle is excited. Even Lee is slightly excited. Its time to get hyped!
In some sad news, the Xbox Console Companion app is being retired. And there's no replacement on PC if you want to see anything of the social side of Xbox. If you're a PC gamer, you should be filling out all the feedback to let Microsoft know what a stupid idea this really is.
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house...
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Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
We've become to powerful!
They cannot nerf us.
Kyle goes on a tirade against Adobe and their so-called photo organisation tools. Or lack thereof. Causing him to lose most of his photo backup. This has nothing to do with games, but since you're listening, we are just going to assume you care about our lives now.
Patrons Puzzling Picks is about to kick off, so we recap what that means for us and for the community. What games will we be playing? Will Lee be playing a horse game? Is Kyle forced to play The Evil Within? And why are the Patron's so kind to Simone? We suspect theres some favourtism going on here... We're onto you!
Lee surpirses no one with his obscession with Diablo IV, Kyle is in a Gears mood, and Simone has played more than all of them. Get rady for all out gaming advetures in this week's episode of #GameFace!
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house...
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Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Lee keeps running out of news.
It's clearly time to start making stuff up.
After much struggling, we find some news for you. Because we're kind like that. And because you deserve it. Now it's up to you to share the podcast with your friends and family...
Xbox allows mapping keyboard keys to controller buttons. Is this because World of Warcraft is coming to consoles? It would be a very good test to see if controller support works for these PC exclusive games. Ubisoft has canceled the Fenyx Rising sequel. One of the games that everyone praises Ubisoft for. And they cancel it. Is this on purpose? Is Ubisoft trying to be bought by being so bad? Add to this that Ubisoft are deleting Ubi-Accounts. It's been a bad a week for Ubisoft fans.
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house...
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Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Next month our gaming future is in your hands.
Who's chosen to be cruel, and who's chosen to be kind?
In August, we're doing Patron's Puzzling Picks - leaving our gaming future up to our Patreons. Is this a good idea or a great idea? And to make sure we don't suffer alone, we're getting the Patrons to choose games for their fellow Patrons! It's Christmas! In August? No one ever said we're great with timings.
Simone has done it! She has played more games in one week than Lee did. We really are in a weird timeline... Saving the world in Fenyx Rising, racing through the streets in Need for Speed Unbound and spying on nuns canoodling in the library in Pentiment - Simone has crossed every genre.
Kyle is getting excited about factory building games. Wanna build a factory? It has to be a factory! Dyson Sphere Factory is on Game Pass PC and it's highly recomemended you play it. If factory building is your thing. And it's not really Lee's thing as he is stuck in Diablo. He may have a problem.
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house...
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Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
It's the Lee and Paul show.
And Paul is kind enough to let Lee be the boss.
This week, it's a deluge of news as suddenly everyone covering the Activision Blizzard deal now must find other news stories to cover. Lee yet again finds all the most important news stories just for you. Including our beloved True Achievement's Game Play Charts.
Xbox Game Pass Family & Friends Plan has come to an end. Was the trial unsuccessful or did too many people take advantage of it? Microsoft is sure to be tight lipped about the program until we see it launch world wide.
And have you tried to pick up an Xbox Series X yet? Chances are you 'll find they have been selling out. Why, you ask. Well Microsoft has fixed the old Call of Duty multiplayer servers, which means Xbox is the only place to enjoy all the old COD titles. Sony has also agreed to keep COD on PlayStation, but this is only for COD. It looks like other Activision Blizzard games are about to become Xbox Exclusive!
And Phil Spencer has worked his magic in the background by bringing the Antstream Arcade collection to Xbox. Whatever your thoughts on the man is, he sure is sticking by his word of keeping gaming preservation alive.
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The FTC has been defeated. The CMA has just about conceded.
Xbox is about to close on (finally) buying Activision Blizzard! It has been a long 18 months...
Paul joins us again for #NuNews from a freezing cold Christchurch. And Kyle has the best life advice for him!
Powerwash Simulator takes us into the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Which is a very hard turn from the colourful world of SpongeBob. But hey, even Space Marines need clean armour. Grand Theft Auto is now back on Game Pass and it's the new shinny Xbox Series X version too. 4K60, ray tracing and all the deliciousness that comes with it. Time to jump back in maybe?
Xbox is clamping down on the Xbox Live to Game Pass conversion, and Kyle is part of the casualties... Three years of Xbox live now gets you just over 2 years of Game Pass Ultimate. It's still better than a kick in the pants, but it's sad to see it go.
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PatronsPuzzlingPicks is coming up quickly.
And it's going to be the last event for Simone and Kyle for some time...
All your questions about #PatronsPuzzlingPicks are answered in this episode. If you have questions we haven't answered, then you need to get into our Discord. Or bug Simone. Or tweet at us. Basically, if you want to take part and don't know how, then it's up to you to do something. We've done all we can!
Have you played Star Wars: The Force Unleashed? Have you ever wanted to rant about it? Like just a deep seated rage that you haven't yet addressed? Well Simone is here to save the day. She has ranted enough for everyone.
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It's that time of the year when there is just no news.
So, here's two hours of us babbling. (Which is no different to every week).
Annapurna had their very own showcase and there are even more games to add to your backlog. And the best thing about this? Most of these games are coming to Game Pass Day one! Time to get hyped for the best deal in gaming. Which one are you most excited for?
We get excited about all the stats for Kick.com! Can you believe this streaming platform has come in and started eating Twitch's lunch? Oh, and on an unrelated note, we stream the podcast every week on Kick! You can even follow us there. Because we're cool like that. Now go over and follow us. (But also please continue to watch us on YouTube!)
Of course there's new drama in the Activision Blizzard saga. Jim Ryan has demanded that Xbox give all its games to Playstation. And if they don't he will sulk. We may be being funny, but it's really not far from the truth. And then Phil claps back in the best way possible... We're starting to enjoy the new aggressive Xbox!
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We're zooming here, we're zooming there.
We're zooming everywhere!
Simone and Kyle recount their trip to Vietnam and confuse Lee about coffee. Apparently, there is a monkey that eats a coffee bean and then you drink its poop. And it's quite expensive. But if you are a coffee drinker, this is peak coffee. And have you heard of Egg Coffee? Because Kyle is now a fan.
BackToYourBacklog has now wrapped up with an excellent turnout from the community. So many of you listeners got into the spirit and really went to town with this event. And we couldn't be prouder. You guys are amazing and we're blowing away by every one of you. Thanks for making these events really special. Now are you ready for #PatronsPuzzlingPicks?
Kyle is super excited abut Hi-Fi Rush. So many colours! Lee is still stuck in Diablo, and Simone really want to talk about Immortality with someone. Can you say Spoilercast episode? Because we can. Even if we can't schedule it...
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Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
We're getting ready for the next XboxCast Community Event.
And you're invited!*
*Must be a patron. Why not sign up now? It's only $1! In fact, check out all the ways you can support us right over 🤩here!
The next event is called Patron's Puzzling Picks and not only do our patrons decided what game we're playing for August, but we're including a special Secret Santa for all our Patrons too! Have you ever wanted to make Gary play Hi-Fi Rush? Or maybe you want to see what game your Secret Santa picks out for you? Now's your chance to get in on the fun! All Patron's are eligible and you can sign up on our Discord. Don't use Discord? Just tweet at us! Or DM Simone. If you have any questions - feel free to ask away. You can ask in our live stream chat, Discord, Twitter, smoke signal or intergalactic radio signal sent in the 1970s. The choice is yours. Of course we can only receive some due to our current technology, so please keep that in mind.
In this episode of NuNews, Lee catches Kyle up with all the news from the showcase. And what a showcase it was! From finally seeing Fable, to the deep dive into Starfield, there was so much to cover. So we do! You're welcome.
Lee has tried hard to make sure that we don't turn into The DiabloCast, so he's limited himself to only 4 stories. Good on ya Lee! And if you're waiting for a Barbie Pink Xbox, well you're dreams have just come true. And it comes with special collector edition controllers too. So much pink! It's everywhere.
And what would a modern Xbox Podcast be without some indepth Activision Blizzard news? Because we're nerds and we like it. And its been amazing to follow. At least for us. Feel free to skip it. But it will cost you a $1!
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If you think Lee has been doing a decent job with the podcast, just wait until you hear from Paul!
For the OG listeners, they'll remember when Paul was our producer - making us sound (and look) amazing. From giving us our first mic, to building a full-on recording studio - Paul was integral in getting The XboxCast off the ground. And he's back! Don't forget to follow his YouTube channel where he streams every week.
Xbox has proved the doubters wrong and confirmed that that excellent Fable trailer was captured on an Xbox Series X! It pays to have the world's most powerful console, it seems, seeing what magic can happen.
Microsoft is no longer making Xbox One games. It's official - the Xbone generation is dead and gone. But have they told their publishers? As there are still "next-gen" games coming for the system.
Our favourite game ever is now one of the best selling games ever. Which means it will never leave the charts now. What will we do? Should we just ignore it? And does this bode well for Starfield? Who are we kidding - of course this bodes well for Starfield! If you aren't going to play it, then you wont be one of the cool kids... Hey, we don't make the rules.
And if you're hanging out for a new Xbox, the Series S is now in black. And more importantly - 1 whole terrabyte. Begone small console, and say hello to the biggest small console around.
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Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Lee is learning how to live tweet.
He just chose to do it in the middle of the podcast.
Activision Blizzard is threatening to leave the UK. And Lee has a great idea of offering VPN's for all #GamePass subscribers so that Xbox players can still get their Call of Duty. This means Xbox gets to go ahead and buy ABK, all the UK people can play the games and Microsoft comes off looking like the good guy! It's foolproof.
Stardew Valley is getting an update and Lee is getting excited when Simone retweets his #NuNews tweet! So thats why the story is in here. Its a new green scythe. So now your weapons can match. And everyone is losing their minds over it.
Western Digital is now making Expansion Cards for the Series X and S! And it's cheaper than the Seagate. This is going to help drive the prices down and now we're all waiting for the 2TB Xbox... Come on guys! We're waiting!
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E3 season is upon us! Or Xbox Showcase Season.
But its less fun to say it that way...
Get ready for the hype with our predictions! What's coming, what do we hope to see and what we will inevitably get... The XboxCast tries to go crystal ball gazing and talk about our hopes and dreams for the showcase!
And Lee will be having a very special episode for the showcase too! So, make sure you are following on Kick and YouTube to keep him company as he tries to keep the HoG boys in line. This will be streamed in our normal #GameFace! time slot, and if you don't know when that is, then you really need to check out our website and subscribe to our #NuNewsletter!
Apart from #BackToYourBacklog, we just know you're dying to hear about our thoughts on Diablo IV. Yes, it's true, we did kinda break the rules of #BackToYourBacklog. But for a good cause! Because now you get to hear all about the latest, and greatest, to come from the Blizzard vault.
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Xbox achievements are broken.
Or are they?
Join Kyle and Lee as they go off on Xbox Achievements. Are they as broken or out of date as the hosts think? Would you like to see Achievements 2.0? What even does Achievement 2.0 even look like?
Kyle thinks we should be able to remove games from our Gamer Tags if we have only one achievement. Lee doesn't care. Where do you sit on this matter? All this because Xbox looks like it's going to be fixing the easy Gamerscore games!
Exciting news for Alan Wake fans! The highly anticipated Alan Wake 2 will be released digitally at an affordable price point because it's only being released on digital. Is this a good move? Or does it prove the Xbox One was ahead of its time?
Xbox fans are in for a treat as some highly anticipated PlayStation Showcase games are also making their way to the Xbox platform. In fact only three games aren't coming to Xbox, but will be on PC. Which means we may see a time where PlayStation exclusives are a memory...
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Its time for the best Xbox podcast in the galaxy!
Exclusively featuring the games that we play.
BackToYourBacklog is about to kick off, and we have made some #LeeRules. It's not because Lee Rulez, but because we have to find ways to keep him in line. We just know he'll be trying to find a way to play Diablo IV... And we're here to make sure that he at least tries to make some progress in his backlog game. As hard as it may be.
This episode finds the cast still chipping away at the games that sucked them in last week. Kyle is still trying to be a Jedi while Simone and Lee are trying to be cowboys. In fact, they are so cowboy that they are playing the same game! Well... The same game released a few years apart.
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Humans cannot sleep without hurting themselves.
You're welcome for that little factoid.
We hosted a Red Dead Redemption Multiplayer Achievement Hunting Session! Can you believe it? We actually did something with the community. And we had a few people join up for some gun-slinging, hay chewing, donkey wrangling fun! What a mission it turns out to be - spawn and die. So lets rather ride out into the sunset and shoot some NPC's. And blow-up Lee...
Which caused Lee to get absolutely absorbed into Red Dead for the entire weekend! While he was playing the first game, Simone was getting stuck into Red Dead 2. And apparently horses can die. And don't come back. We're wondering whether the controls are bad on purpose so you end up being naughty by accident.
And while the two are stuck in the Wild West, Kyle is still in a galaxy far away, mispronouncing names, and ranting about how convenient everything is. Oh, she used to be a Jedi? And you're going to meet Cheewie? Will Luke appear? Who knows... But Star Wars is still a lot of fun when you get into the rhythm of your laser sword.
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We are very professional and not at all children.
No matter what you may hear...
We have a newsletter! Do you want to get a breakdown of some of the very exciting news stories we cover every week? Now you can! Sign up now to the #NuNewsletter!
Alan Wake fans, rejoice! The highly anticipated sequel, Alan Wake 2, is set to launch this October, according to a recent statement by the game's voice actor, who let this slip on a podcast. It's amazing how many people forget that other people listen to podcasts...
The long-rumored Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake is finally confirmed and it's even coming to Xbox! Hell has indeed frozen over, and pigs are well and truly flying these days. If you're wanting God of War on Xbox now, well, there's no better time that to make that wish, because it may just happen.
And in some sad news, the gaming industry has been hit by another wave of layoffs, with major companies like Microsoft, EA, and Ubisoft affected. This news highlights the challenges faced by game developers as they raced to hire everyone and their brother during the government lockdowns, who are now dealing with having to pay everyone and their brother.
All this and more on this episode of #NuNews. Your one stop news source for everything Xbox related.
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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We have experienced Maximum Crunch!
All thanks to some microwave fries...
In good news, the European Union has agreed to let Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard go ahead without throwing a temper tantrum. Take that CMA! And on that note, the CMS had a bit of a Twitter whinge. And everyone passed them the digital tissues and played the world's smallest violin for them. At least it's more exciting than our charts!
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting DLC! And in case you missed it, we have a quick rundown of all the newness. From the unknown release date, to Idris Elba being an NPC, and even car to car gun fights. Looks like we'll be back in Night City pretty soon... Are you as excited as Kyle to jump back in?
Xbox is showing off a Diablo IV Xbox bundle. And while it could have been really cool, its just an Xbox Series X with a code for the game. Nothing else. Like come on! They could have at least painted it red... Which leads Kyle to declare that he's ready for a mid-gen refresh.
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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Is it content or nonsense?
Whatever it is, here's 2 hours of it!
Lee got absorbed into the Diablo IV Server Slam. How absorbed you ask? 30 hours and one Ultimate Edition order later... Want to hear how Diablo IV fares on the Xbox? Lee has all the answers. Not so much a Server Slam as a Silky-Smooth Server Experience (TM).
Simone has started Red Dead Redemption 2! Since she is the only one who's managed to finish the first one, who better to give you their thoughts. In her own words it's "like playing a movie", and that is some high praise indeed. But of course, it’s a Rockstar game, so the controls are going to be… interesting.
Kyle has entered the galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. He has opinions. Lots of opinions! A giant frog hiding in a hole is giving him a hard time, and he doesn’t realize that it’s supposed to be a legendary boss… Maybe he needs more Jedi training.
All this and more on this episode of #GameFace!
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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Kyle's in a competition to use all the "only's" in the world.
And he has just won!
Xbox is starting to prep for the Xbox & Bethesda Showcase and then Starfield Direct, which has replaced Xbox's E3 thing that they did. Xbox is going to tell us all about the exciting games we can expect, and updates on games we haven't seen in a while. If you're in Melbourne, you can watch it with friends at Fortress Melbourne. But you have to be specially chosen to wake up at 1AM to be there by 3AM, to sit in a crowded room and watch the live stream. Trust us, it's more fun than you think!
Lee's a bit of a Trekkie, so start to expect more Star Trek news invading our #NuNews episodes... Lee tells us about a famous guy who was in Star Trek is now going to be in a Star Trek game. He's going to be a captain, and you get to chat to him in the game. Lee has all the details if this is your thing. It's enough to get Lee emotional. That deserves an award all on its own...
Hogwarts Legacy has put out a new patch with over 500 fixes as it announces that its earned over a billion dollars! Thats quite a bit of money for a niche game. These fixes seem to fix everything, including that leaky tap in your bathroom. If it hasn't fixed that leak, then maybe wait for the next patch? At least thats our advice.
Everyone on Twitter (read: not everyone) is calling for Phil Spencer to resign. However, we go over what Phil has done and what has pushed Xbox and the gaming industry forward. It's not all doom and gloom and we still have trust in Phil. We couldn't imagine anyone better for the top dog spot. But we are realists here - Xbox needs to be more aggressive in everything its doing to really take the console fight to the others.
Kyle's Game Thing is now called Kyle's Game of Keeping Lee Awake, or KGoKLA for short. Doesn't it just roll off the tongue? We love how super smooth it sounds, and how concise it is. It just tells everyone what they're in for. In KGoKLA, we're introduced to Weird West which has won the game of the week award. An RPG set in the wild west, but with a supernatural twist. Lee nominated this game and if you disagree, then you have to take it up with him!
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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The April Achievement Challenge is now finally wrapping up!
You can all breathe a sigh of relief.
After all the fun we had with Patrons and Discord Boosters getting their bonuses, we can now reveal the winners, the losers and how everyone did. Where did you end up on the leaderboard? Luckily, we have a website for that! Check it out and maybe next year we'll have even more contestants... But it means you guys should share us around and evangelize AAC for us.
Join us as we celebrate the wins everyone had this past month. From losing 6KG thanks to the step challenge, to putting up 60,000 GamerScore in a month, everyone gave it their all, in one way or another. We just want to thank you guys for making it one of our best events ever!
Now who's ready for #back2YourBacklog?
If you're interested in trying out Ravenlock, Lee has you covered. He spent 2 hours in this game and has nothing but good things to say. Seems like we have an indie hit on our hands here, and surely has helped convince Kyle and Simone to try it out at some point. Lee has also tried Redfall and is left feeling unimpressed, then got distracted with Dead Island 2. And completely forgot about Dying Light. What an adventure!
Simone is trying to get achievements in RED games, thanks to the TrueAchievement Targets this month. And thanks to a game crashing, the whole Cast has their own horror stories of losing progress thanks to game crashes. Sometimes, we're not quite in the future we want just yet. Join us in sharing the pain...
Kyle is obsessed with Dyson Sphere Program, and urges everyone to play it. It's on PC Game Pass, so you have no excuse! If you like building factories, taking over planets, controlling the galaxy and automation, then this game is for you. Build the factory that will build the Dyson Sphere. Then move to the next solar system and do it all over again! Whats not to love?
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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Instructions unclear. Insulted Lee immediately.
Maybe it's not quite what he meant...
The CMS has blocked the Microsoft Activision Blizzard merger! We did not see this coming. And on the basis that Microsoft may get too much market share of the "cloud gaming" market. Like what the heck? Everyone thinks this is the complete wrong move, and even Microsoft has published a very unveiled threat about pulling their entire business out of the UK. Could this see the Uk government reigning in the CMA? We wait and see. But whatever happens, we have at least another year of talking about it.
Lee has a conspiracy theory. He seems to think that devs are training us to accept 4K30 as the default for this generation. How right is he? Do you think there's any weight to this theory? Or do you just think the devs aren't very good? All this in relation to Redfall releasing without a 60FPS option. And then Jedi Survivor came out, and it performs better in 30FPS mode... Kyle just thinks that games are all broken.
Hogwarts comes to the Xbox One generation! Now everyone on old-gen can enjoy the wizarding world of Potter. And it comes with more content. Whats the extra content you ask? It's a song. A song is now in the game for everyone. And everyone is HYPED! We wish we could understand why, but no questions here.
Xbox is geting a new home screen and it doesnt suck. It's even amazing that we have to make this point in 2023, but hey, progress! Have you gotten it yet? Have you seen it? What do you think? Do you like your pins as much as Kyle, or like Lee, are you unphased?
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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We're now onto Phase One of the April Achievement Challenge!
Join us in going over the current winners, the current losers and Kyle.
Unlike normal years, we have bonuses to give to the Patrons and Discord Server Boosters. Which means that we get drag out this challenge for another week. Aren't you lucky! If you're confused at what this means, never fear - Simone is here to explain everything. And we have graphs! Check out our graphs!
At least we're able to figure out who got the most GamerScore, the most steps and the highest ratio right now. Right before the entire leaderboard gets turned on its head. So, who did what, and where do you rank?
If you're listening to this and think you can win the competition, then put your money where you mouth is - join our Discord server and jump into our monthly challenges. We run one every second month, and now that April Achievement Challenge is over, we're looking towards June's #Back2YourBacklog.
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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Lee is the news master.
If you disagree with anything in this episode, make sure to tweet at him.
Xbox Keystone has been shown off again! Spotted on Phil Spencer's shelf, the rumored, then canceled, then spoken about, then may be releasing, device is supposed to be the Xbox's version of the Chrome Cast. Made for XCloud (Xbox Cloud Gaming), this device is targeting a $99 price point. Allegedly. We are sure it's supposed to come out at some point. But it's not released yet. Maybe around E3 time?
Ubisoft+ launched on Xbox. And it's more expensive than Game Pass Ultimate. Like what the heck Ubisoft? What are you even playing at? If you have had Xbox Live Gold in the last 10 years, you'll have all the Assassins Creed anyways... The only thing worth playing, in Kyle's opinion, is Anno 1800 Xbox Edition. But not for $20 a month!
More people are leaving 343i. Could this be good news? Is Microsoft cleaning house? Or is Halo Infinite dead? We wait and see.
All this and more on this episode of #NuNews.
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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Welcome to The Zoo.
It's where we keep all our Patrons.
We have an update on where the extra points go for the April Achievement Challenge. It will allow you to put your points into ratio, steps or ratio, and could put the entire competition on its head! Want to get more points? You'll have to be a Discord Server Booster or a Patron. Or both. If you do, you get double bonuses!
In a change of gears, Kyle and Simone start Dying Light! What? Thats not a baby April Achievement Challenge game, we hear you say. No. No, it is not. But it's a great game, was on super special, and you should totally play it. If you disagree, just listen to Simone's review. It will sell you on this game. Can we convince Lee to avoid some baby games and join us?
Lee's managed to get super confused with some controls. Right Button, plus Y, and you get healed? Like what even is this game? Have they never seen a human hand? Or is Lee just getting old?
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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This year's April Achievement Challenge has us all going over different strategies.
Lee's strategy is to fix one thing and break another.
Kyle is going for pure Gamer Score, ratio be dammed. Lee is going for ratio. And Simone is going for "not being last". All great goals! How will they fare in the end? And where will the other challengers come?
Lee is mastering the art of drift in Forza Horizon 5 and proving to himself that he can do it. Kyle's got some baby games that make no sense. Creatures come out of the darkness and speak to you. Then you feed a fish to a cat. And harvest its blood. Seriously, you need a guide for this game... Simone is probably the only sensible one and playing Her Story. So, we have more good games than bad this April. At least for now.
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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Lee's about to spend the day inna a truck.
And we couldn't be prouder. They grow up so fast.
In this episode of #NuNews, we cover all the latest Xbox News. Some of the highlights are...
EA Football Club, or EAFC, is the new FIFA. And FIFA themselves are not too pleased. They sound very jealous that EA is getting all this great PR and everyone is ignoring them. Meanwhile, EA is showing off their shiny new FC logo, and saying things like "the best football game ever" and "you won't even need to eat!". Well, not really, but you know they would be saying it if they could get away with it.
No Man's Sky has gotten another massive update! Featuring new infected sentinels that look very scary, new ships, a new backpack, and a bunch of more new stuff, we try go over the entire change log, but it's just way too big. What a great job Hello Games! You guys have really outdone yourself. Is this enough to pull you back into No Man's Sky?
Square Enix is skipping Xbox. Again. How much money has Sony thrown at SQE to pretend that Xbox doesn't exist this time? But we're simple creatures - if your game is on our platform, we play it. If it's not, then we have so many other games to play.
And we're back on the Achievement chat. Would you like Xbox to bring out Achievement 2.0 if it meant that Achievements 1.0 were discontinued? Is Microsoft brave enough to leave the legacy behind? It's an interesting discussion, and we're eager to hear your feedback.
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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We value your time, and so, in an effort to be mindful of that, we strip out all the fluff from the news.
It's not lazy. It's efficient!
We recorded this podcast on First Contact Day. Apparently, that is a thing that happens. And if you never heard of it, then you are in luck - Lee is here to explain it to us.
There's a new Forza inspired controller! It comes with a little wheel that you can pretend to drive your pretend car around. And actually, it looks really good. This could be a game changer for those that aren't into the full steering wheel simulator scene. And you can even swap the button placements! Not a fan of the offset thumb sticks? Swap them out! Want four thumb sticks and no face buttons? Swap it out! The possibilities are endless.
Vampire Survivors won the BAFTA Game of The Year award! Beating God of War and Elden Ring to take the award home. Well done to those guys on a job done well. And finally, some recognition for the amazing game it is.
The Diablo IV Beta broke a lot of records. Bajillions of player deaths, hours played, demons slayed all add up to a very successful beta by the sounds of it. And the buzz around this game is tangible. Looks like Xbox has a future first party hit on their hands!
And we finally have an option when we're looking at Storage Expansion Cards for the Xbox! Western Digital have released their own version and it's slightly cheaper than Seagate's one. Now we wait for the rest of the manufactures to release their version, and hopefully we'll be picking up two terabytes for $20!
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So, it's up to you guys to help out.
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It's only been one week, and Lee is already cheating!
The April Achievement Challenge really does bring out the worst in us (Lee).
Today we thank our fantastic patrons! And we gift them their free 1000GS to aid them in AAC'23, in addition to our undying love and adoration. If you're taking part, there is still time to sign up - it's only a dollar a month and it may mean the difference between embarrassment and winning...
As it's April, we have many, many bad games. Kyle is back with Bullet Beat, but it's very unstable. Crashing here, crashing there, crashing everywhere... Have you noticed Bullet Beat being crazy or are you one of the lucky few?
Lee has changed his strategy and has decided to cheat in The Sims. Or has he? That's up to you! Is downloading someone's saved game to fast-track achievement earning cheating, or is it taking advantage of the tools? You need to let us know before April is over so we can either dock his points, or all jump into The Sims and destroy his ratio... But to make up for it, he's gone into Forza Horizon 5 and dived straight into the rally expansion. There's some great ratio there!
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch all our VODs there. We are trying to get our hours up and we need something like 10,000 before YouTube takes us seriously. As very serious podcasters, we're galled that YouTube doesn't agree with us. So it's up to you guys to help out.
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Let's get together and talk to people about stuff we know very little about.
The Activision-Blizzard acquisition is still ongoing, and this week was very newsy. It's now escalated all the way to the US Congress, with politicians even calling the Japanese-US trade deal into dispute because of it. Real newspapers - like the Finacial Times - are even starting to cover it. With this step, it seems Sony's whining has turned the spotlight onto them.
Australia is stealing New Zealand game devs. Ok, so that's a bit sensationalist. But it's really happening. A lot of Kiwi's are heading across the ditch as Australia is just proving to be a much better place for developing games. And it's happening across all industries. How will New Zealand compete when their neighbor offers a lot more lucrative options?
Game completions are back as a talking point. How many people should play and complete a game? What is the general population that can play and finish these 80-hour monsters? Seems like it's a third of all gamers. Which is higher than we thought!
These are just a few things we cover in this very informative episode of #NuNews! It's almost like we're doing a real news show. But with opinions. Our opinions. Which are the right opinions.
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The April Achievement Challenge is fast approaching!
Are you ready?
This episode, we go all over The April Achievement Challenge - the rules, the way it works, and every other thing you could ask for. Get those baby games ready. Lace up your shoes. And check out our dedicated AAC'23 page on our website!
It's been a quiet week for gaming as we're preparing our bodies for really bad games. Kyle jumps into Naraka: Bladepoint and finds it's gotten hard again. What are those devs playing at? It's easy, then it's hard, then it's easy again... At least the happy noises of unlocking new hats is around to give us that dopamine hit.
Simone is playing Yakuza: Like A Dragon and it seems as if this game should not be real. Fighting fat American tourists, having a butch guy arrive to help you beat up enemies, and more! But she's really enjoying it and actually caring about the story, so it must be good.
Lee is playing some very interesting games for his reviews over at NetizeNZ. Theres a game with a boy and a mask and terrible controls. And it sounds like his #GameFace! stories may start to become even more professional from now. Watch out world! The XboxCast is about to become good!
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Simone is still sick.
And Lee is bored of Simone being sick.
We have an update! We're streaming the podcast on Kick! Hopefully we'll have more reach than Twitch, but it's up to you guys to help us out. Let us know where you want to see us. Or if you even want to watch us. And remember, we're trying hard to get our YouTube views up, so please keep watching our VODs!
Lee had the review for Defend the Rook published! If you'd like to read it, then check out this link. If you'd like to listen instead, then you're very lucky to have this podcast in front of you. You're welcome. Kyle gets back into Halo and even streamed some. And then he forces his poor mother to play Vampire Survivors, just for the lols.
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Change. Change is the only constant.
And we changed it up to record #NuNews first this week!
Since we're doing the news first this week, Lee ends up mightily confused. He gets a new job and suddenly he's swimming in computers... Just diving into an Olympic sized swimming pool filled with chunky, beige boxes. That's not painful at all!
Sea of Thieves is celebrating 5 years! Five years since Lee and I killed ourselves laughing at the utter ridiculousness of being pirates. And there's still so much stuff being changed every update. The map is being updated as well - growing and changing to provide environmental storytelling. It is something we really appreciate about this game.
Jedi Fallen Order is at its lowest price yet! $5 to jump in and get yourself prep'd for the new one. And it's even got a next-gen update, so there's no excuse to not play it. Hogwarts Legacy has hints that there's supposed to be some sort of companions around. But be real - escort quests are almost the worst types of quests in any game! Unless they managed to get it right, then it may be worth it?
Twitch is losing employees, including its CEO. Is Amazon just cutting staff, or is this because Twitch is in trouble? What do you think? And we even have an update in the Activision Blizzard saga! All this and more in this week's episode of #NuNews.
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Lee is the boss now?
Another quiet week on the news front sees us spend an hour on the news. So, spoiler alert, this is not a short podcast. And Lee is feeling a little bit posher after spending all week in Hogwarts Legacy. How do you pronounce catacombs? Catacombs or catacombs? It turns out English can be tricky... At least to us.
Achievements are back as a talking point. Is it time for an upgrade? Or are you happy with the current state? And if you did want to change it, how should it be changed? So many questions, and don't come to us for answers. Each of us thinks that achievements need to be revamped but we just can't agree on how. Luckily, we're not in charge, because decisions are hard.
And speaking of achievements, theres a game that has come up that stacks achievements based on the language. We think thats a bit cheeky. Oh, and while we're here, don't forget that the April Achievement Challenge is coming very soon! Make sure you sign up, make sure you join the Discord, and make sure to do your country proud.
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According to Lee, Kyle sounds like a Muppet.
We don't need you to all agree at once, but it is just something we thought you should know.
News has happened! The charts are changing (kinda). Things are going up. And down. Even sideways! And the game that shall not be named is not in this week's charts. There is much rejoicing from the peanut gallery...
The ABK acquisition is still providing endless entertainment with the EU tipped to approve the deal. All thanks to Microsoft inking the 10-year COD deal with Nintendo. That was a very smart move, if we do say so ourselves. Xbox got a new controller to celebrate! It's bright. It's green. And it's very, very green. In fact, its so green, it's a feature. And we even have new games on GamePass to discuss!
Kyle's Game Thing is going through some rough times. You see, there's going to be 100+ new games coming to Xbox in the next 3 weeks. And we can't guarantee they'll all be good. So in an effort to keep Lee awake, Kyle introduces a new challenge - find the noteworthy, sleeper hit game out of this weeks' list.
On a side note - we're trying to get our YouTube watch hours up. And you can help! Just put us in in the background and let it play. You don't even need to be in the same room! In fact, we recommend listening to us this way.
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Yes, yes, we know. It's not quite April yet.
But that hasn't stopped a lot of people asking about this year's April Achievement Challenge!
Because of all the newbs joining us for 2023, and because its been a year since the last one, and because we have some new stuff to go over, we're jumping into the April Achievement Challenge hype early.
Simone is kind enough to go over all the ins and outs of this year's second biggest event. The first one being that time Kyle got that haircut one time.
As promised, here are all the links for The XboxCast's April Achievement Challenge 2023:
- The Event Calendar on Our Website
- The April Achievement Challenge Sign Up Form
- TrueAchievements (To make sure you have an account we can track)
- Our Discord so you can talk smack
Apart from the AAC taking up all our brian space, it's been a very quiet week when it comes to games...
Lee is stuck in Hogwarts Legacy and I doubt we'll see him on another game until this is done. Kyle jumps into Atomic Heart, and is still confused by American Football. And Simone has had too much going on with organizing the masses for AAC, that she has to delve into the archives of game stories...
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It may be our Destiny to get back into Destiny 2...
The new expansion for Destiny 2 looks amazing. A cyber city on Neptune that just watched the chaos unfold from afar is now opening their gates to the guardians. Which begs the question - where were they for the rest of all the action?
The Outer Worlds is getting a big upgrade. Which is a new version. For the Series X and PS5. You have to pay for it, and it has a different achievement list, but that's the price you pay for prettiness. Will this be enough to pull you back in?
Hogwarts Legacy is massive. It's bigger than you think! Generating over $850 Million in revenue, it's on its way to challenge Skyrim's billion-dollar record. Could this be the new Skyrim? For the sake of our charts, we hope so. And to top it off Elden Ring is getting an expansion! Even more death! Yay! If that's your thing of course.
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FriendlyFeb has come to an end.
As sad as we are to see it go, we're ready for #MurderMarch!
We're still talking about how moist New Zealand is after Cyclone Gabriell, but lucky for us, Lee has power. And with this power, he's only managed to play one game! How very un-Lee-like!
Kyle is experimenting with Ultimate Team in Madden '23. And has gotten himself super confused. How does this game even work? No one knows. But that doesn't stop him from loving the game! And we're even educational - uncovering the meaning of RAC. And bringing back so many fond memories for Lee - when he sat in London with only Chanel 4 for company in the wee hours of the morning.
Simone is finding Frostpunk super easy, barely an inconvenience. Completely opposite to how Kyle found the game... Maybe he's not that great of a gamer. We'll never know though... Simone gives us some top tips of the week when it comes to this harsh city builder. And should Lee start Frostpunk? Let's all peer pressure him into playing it and seeing where on the ladder he falls. Will he send children to the coal mines?
And speaking of Lee - he's been focusing on Harry Potter. Or rather Hogwarts Legacy. He speaks more Harry Potter words at the other two, which leads to some very blank stares. The stares don't come through in audio, but its a good excuse to check out our YouTube! Have you jumped into Hogwarts Legacy? What do you think of it? And what does your wizard look like? We're super eager to know!
On a side note - we're trying to get our YouTube watch hours up. And you can help! Just put us in in the background and let it play. You don't even need to be in the same room! In fact, we recomend listening to us this way.
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Earthquakes in New Zealand are just part of the weather!
Lee claims there's not much news. Now where have we heard that before? Normally he says it right before a 3-hour podcast...
We're back into the charts, and games are going up and down like they do. Could there be any surprises this week? Or is COD still number 1? You'll have to just listen to find out. City Skylines got a remastered version and a Series X update. Bringing 4K60 to the console and other exciting things that you want from your city builder.
Could Xbox be forced to sell Call of Duty? If the ABK deal goes through, it could be a possibility. And it looks like the tide in the industry is turning against Sony. So we'll be very interested in the future of these franchises... Microsoft has agreed to bring COD to Nintendo day-and-date for the next 10 years should the deal pass, so thats a win in our books. With all the stuff going on, would you be interested in a roudup podcast? From the first anouncement to the latest news - we could sit down and go through it each step of the way. Only if you want it, of course...
LG has a new TV thats wireless. Kinda. No wires to the TV apart from the power cable. But a really ugly box to plug everything into. So swings and roundabouts... And it joins a brand new Xbox controller - Stellar Shift. It looks super nice and shiny. But Lee maintains his is better. Typical.
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Before we get into what games we're sprinkling on our breakfast, we have a very important announcement.
Hawke's Bay (where we're based) was hit by a cyclone earlier this week. Power and fiber lines were cut, roads were washed away, massive flooding and a lot of devastation was left in its wake. If you're interested in seeing the fallout, check out this link. And if you feel like you want to help out with the relief efforts, feel free to donate here. We're not expecting you to, so don't feel bad if you can't.
Now back to the games!
FriendlyFeb continues with Lee playing The Grand Tour, and when he's not under water, he's having a whale of a time. Yelling at the other Top Gear hosts, racing around, doing all the things that The Grand Tour does. Including lots of car things.
Kyle is knee deep in The Witness, and supplementing the puzzels with Madden '23. From a peaceful puzzle game, to a peaceful NFL game. Kyle has some choice feedback for Madden as a new player. And if you want to join him and teach him how to play, that would be greatly appreciated.
Simone is washing away the thoughts of #FriendlyFeb with Powerwash Simulator, and friend of the podcast - Chillidawgs - ended up cleaning the firestation without a ladder... Not to be outdone, Simone decided to clean everything with the smallest hose. Because why not! Jump in, wash the world and listen to this podcast. It will help you feel relaxed as, bro.
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Our intro was written by ChatGPT.
And our outro was too.
The bots look like they've arrived
What, oh what, are creatives to do?
The bots are really coming for our jobs... But I think we have a little more time before it becomes a reality. So, tell us! What do you think? Do you think ChatGPT does a better job than we do? Would you want a podcast composed entirely by a bot? (The correct answer is no, of course.)
What were the top 100 Xbox games for 2022? Luckily you asked, because we have the answer. And we don't think you're going to like it. Because Kyle did not like it at all. Can you guess the number one game? Are you like us and disagree with this list?
There's new controllers - left and right, everywhere you look! This one is purple and that one has a screen on it. Oh my!
Ubisoft+ is flinally headed to Xbox, at least according to a bunch of rumors. But is it going to mean that all the current Ubisoft games get pulled from GamePass, or will it be a value add like EA Play? We hope its the latter, as there are some amazing Ubisoft games we want to jump into. And we dont want to lose access to the games aready on GamePass.
And to top it off, we have a story about ourselves! Or more like a story about Lee. From Lee. Seems he may just enjoy talking about himself. But hey, content is content, so we're not going to argue.
And our very first change for Season 7 is that the Nu & Noteworthy game section is now called Kyle's Game Thing. Please all welcome Kyle's Game Thing as a segement to the NuNews format. Tell us if you like it, hate it, want it changed back to just happy that we're back to putting out podcasts.
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Welcome to Season 7!
Can you believe it? Because we can't.
We have a lot of games to catch up on from our Christmas break and #FriendlyFeb, so what better way to start than to talk absolute nonsense. Starting with #FriendlyFeb we go over who is paying what and how a certain someone has already failed that challenge...
We have some questions from the peanut gallery. I mean fans! We have some questions from the fans. If you think you can ask better questions, then jump into our #Discord and throw us a few curveballs. We love to answer anything you ever wondered, so keep them coming.
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What's in store for us this year as we enter Season 7?
You'll just have to listen to find out.
In true XboxCast form, this was only ever supposed to live on YouTube. But our adoring fans (read: us) wanted it out in the wild for your listening ears and to help keep us accountable.
Now we have to live with every claim we've made as we look ahead to 2023 and what it holds for us. From what games we're looking forward to, to our yearly events - we hope to keep the surprises coming.
If you've been sitting on the sidelines, this is the year where we encourage you - join our events, join the Discord, and lets make this year a great one for gaming!
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It's time to play the musicIt's time to light the lightsIt's time to reveal our game awards tonightIt's time to put on makeupIt's time to dress up rightIt's time to raise the curtainOn the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, XboxCastationalGame Awards tonight
2022 was a massive year for us. Lockdowns ended, we met some of you, some of you met us, we recorded the most episodes ever in a year, and most importantly all of our stats went up. That’s what really matters here. So we're going to end off the year with us celebrating the best and worst games we played. And we even have some help from the listeners again!
From our lovely Patrons, to our Listener Choice Awards - you know what's coming. But we even have even more podcast stats for you. Where are you listening from? What are you using to listen to us? We do a deep dive into these types of very exciting stats. And introducing our personal stats! Games played, achievements won, and games finished.
But of course the main event of the show - #TheGameAwards for 2022! And with our typical XboxCast twist. If you missed what categories we covered, then you're in luck - we have them in our Discord. Remember - these awards are games we played in 2022 and not necessarily games that came out in 2022. Because why limit ourselves? And we're also casual gamers. So...
We'll be joining our friends at Hall of Gamers to help out with their Game Awards show! Join us as we try to derail their podcast. We'll be there on Monday the 12th at 6:30 PM AU time!
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From the whole team at The XboxCast - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! You guys have been great.
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Let's get technical.
And spend some time discussing our audio setup.
Starfield is being compared to No Man's Sky. Again. Because clearly the gaming media have a bug bear about this. Lee is dubious about Starfield. Kyle is optimistic. Lee is going to dad-build it. Kyle is looking at what clothes will be available. At least it will make for entertaining #GameFace! episodes... We hope.
The Activision Blizzard deal is still making headlines, with more waves being made by the FTC now. But with all the complaining from the competition, has team blue managed to sour their relationship with the COD maker? It certainly seems that way. And Xbox offering a ten year deal to Sony certainly has a lot of regulators leaning towards approval.
Is your controller getting cold? Does your drink need some Xbox swag? Lucky for you, theres the Xbox Puffin Drinkwear 'The Hoodie' to keep your drink cool while looking cool. Who doesn't want one! Thats Christmas sorted.
We'll be joing our friends at Hall of Gamers to help out with their Game Awards show! Join us as we try to derail their podcast. Keep an eye on our Twitter for where and when this will be!
We're getting ready for our annual Game of The Year Awards show! And you're invited to contribute. How you ask? Just fill out this form with your answers and tell us all about your Games of The Year! Let's get HYPED! And you're welcome to jump into our Discord and chat about your nominations there too.
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Are you ready for the last #GameFace! episode of the year?
Don't be sad. Instead join us for our Game Awards show!
Kyle and Simone got their Halo Achievement! And all it took was Lee to sit in party chat and 'encourage' us! Look at what we can do when we work together. The power of friendship prevails.
Simone gives us an update on Pentiment, some controversial takes and all. She has made a friend. Some one with rickety fingers. But then he died. Oh dear...
Lee has completed Geometric Sniper, and is saying its his Game of the Year. High praise from someone who played 60-something games this year! And then jumps into Gungrave G.O.R.E. A game about shooting. You shoot things and get points and get to shoot more. How crazy is this game? Probably crazier than you think.
We're getting ready for our annual Game of The Year Awards show! And you're invited to contribute. How, you ask? Just fill out this form with your answers and tell us all about your Games of The Year! Let's get HYPED! And you're welcome to jump into our Discord and chat about your nominations there too.
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What games have we been playing?
Lucky for you, we have a podcast for that!
Kyle's been playing Persona 5 and tries to explain the story, the systems and the fact that the tutorial gives up around the 8-hour mark. Like a typical JRPG, the game fills up a lot of time with background tasks... Going to school, learning about things, hanging out with friends... It's quite a long process.
Kyle and Simone are trying to get a hard achievement in Halo CE. Lee does not understand what the issue is. So Lee decides to put his mouth where him money is, and offer to carry the two to the achievement completetion. Can they do it? Does Lee even have this achievement?
Lee's been playing Goat Simulator 3! And he was running around as a rhino with welly boots on. Now he's going around licking everyone to find out more about them. Not very hygenic, we must say. But the best thign about this game is that it "pays homage" to all the other games. Thats a polite way of saying rips off and makes fun of other games!
And if you ever wondered about the background of Pentiment, well does Simone have you covered! From the setting to the history to everything around the game you could ever want. Does it make you want to play? Yes. Yes, it does.
We're getting ready for our annual Game of The Year Awards show! And you're invited to contribute. How you ask? Just fill out this form with your answers and tell us all about your Games of The Year! Let's get HYPED! And you're welcome to jump into our Discord and chat about your nominations there too.
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All the Xbox News this week.
And it's all sales! It's almost like it's Black Friday...
Phil "Awesome" Spencer has now reiterated for the 1,000th time that Call of Duty will remain on PlayStation. There's not tricks here. CoD will stay multiplat if the Activision Blizzard deal goes through. And Xbox even went so far as to offer a 10-year deal with Sony. But Sony being Sony have said this is not good enough.
Discord voice chat is now on Xbox! And it just works! Colour us super surprised. How did they get it to work so seamlessly? And why does it work so well? We are so confused that a new feature like this is not getting the attention it deserves.
Did we mention that there are sales? We'll there are still sales. And you can save a lot of money at this time of year. Did you pick anything up during the sale?
We're getting ready for our annual Game of The Year Awards show! And you're invited to contribute. How you ask? Just fill out this form with your answers and tell us all about your Games of The Year! Let's get HYPED! And you're welcome to jump into our Discord and chat about your nominations there too.
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We're world famous in New Zealand.
Kinda.
Welcome to 'nice' episode of 2022.
We have the Xbox Game Play Charts! How exciting! Who's on top, who dropped off, and where is Skyrim or GTA V? You'll never know unless you listen.
Battlefield 2042 is coming to Game Pass with Season 3! Will that be enough to pull you away from COD? Or are you stuck Warfaring it up?
Gungrave Gore is coming to Game Pass too! So many games coming to Game Pass. Our backlog is growing by the day. And we couldn't be happier. We're egar for more Japanese games to come to Xbox, and even eagerer for them on Game Pass.
The Witcher 3 is finally getting the fabled Xbox Series Update. December 13th is the date, but don't hold your breath. It may come, it may not. Either way, a much prettier Geralt is coming your way. And looking more and more like Henry Cavill by the day. We cannot wait to see HD Man Buns!
Remedy is making Control 2. But whats even more exciting is Max Payne and Max Payne 2 are getting remakes! Oh. My. Word! This is going to be amazing and we're only slightly excited. But we have Alan Wake 2 to get through before any of this comes to fruition.
Have you sat down to rank the Halo games?
Nows' your chance. Because we do it. Did we do a good job?
We're looking for exciting people to help out with the intro. Do you have a voice? Can you say "Welcome to The XboxCast"? Then we may have a job for you! Lee has all the details so make sure you are either on our Discord or tweet at Lee.
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Lee is going to shot some things in the face.
And then go play some games.
We have a product review for you! Did not expect that, did you? Lee has bought a Razer Kashi, and he's super excited to share his opinions of the device. It turns your phone (Android or iPhone) into an Xbox Switch. Perfect for XCloud! So, what are the pros and cons of having a portable Xbox in your pocket? Lee breaks it down for us.
Kyle has finally jumped into The Ascent. Lee is busy dragging him through and he has thoughts! From how good the music is, to how bad he is at twin stick shooters.
We all jumped into Battlefront 2! The whole XboxCast playing games together? Who would have thought! Just a pity there is no one else playing. It makes jumping into a game rather difficult. And here we though bot backfill would save us. Alas...
Lee and Chillidawgs are in a competition to complete Grid Legends. Will they make it? Is Lee to far ahead in achievements? Or will podcasting take Lee out of the game long enough for Chillidawgs to catch up?
All this, and more!
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All the news is gone.
We used it all up last week. We're sorry.
It's a strange news week - there's not a lot going on. Is it because of the (unofficial) Game Awards? See, that's a call back to a joke we made on the last #GameFace! If you missed it, you'll just have to go back and listen to it.
Atomic Heart is coming out and it looks awesome. Almost like a Bioshock spiritual successor. If you've not seen the trailer, do yourself a favour and watch it. Death Robots hanging around a whimsical Chernobl is all we ever wanted.
Diablo IV is rumored to arrive in April 2023. And we are beyond excited. It looks like the Diablo we've always wanted. And we couldn't be happier!
The EU Commission has gotten some money from Sony and that means they are now holding up the Activision Blizzard Microsoft deal. Giving themselves 90 days, they put out a statement that it just word salad, claiming that Microsoft is using Game Pass Cloud Streaming to push Windows. Because for some reason, Windows having an upper hand in somethings is a terrible idea.
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Kyle is having an aneurism.
Maybe he should have sat this one out?
It's getting to that part of the year where we're thinking about our Game Awards show. It's different because of course it is. I mean, have you heard this podcast? Are you ready to have your votes counted? Because we're going to create a form for you to fill in with your answers!
Simone has finished up A Plauge Tale: Innocence and loves everything about this game! Apart from the rat noises. Those are creepy. We don't like them. And they even continue when in photo mode. There's just no escaping from the squeak.
Lee has a review for us! He's ben playing The Chant, and there's plants with faces! And he even has a duck thing. What is this duck thing? We're not so sure ourselves... So there's a cult and then you go into a cave to rescue a boy. Any more and we'll be giving away the story. You'll just have to play it.
Kyle and Simone are finally getting around to Halo 3 ODST and have thoughts. Is this really a Halo game, or is this something else? We can't decide. But the music is great and the main character is very sad. You never see his face, but his helmet does look quite sad. Trust us on this.
Want to hear more about Persona 5 Royal? Kyle is 5 hours in and its crazy as. The cat summons Zoro. Thats not a typo. It really happens. How long will he stick with this JRPG, since its about 130 hours long...
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More news words means we're better right?
We're feeling very newsy this week. Which is strange because we don't have much news.
Kyle has gotten really excited about Anno 1800 coming to consoles. So excited in fact, we're recovering this news from last week!
The Witcher is getting a remake. In Unreal Engine 5. Why? We offer some ideas about it. But still. Why? There are better games to remaster or remake. We're so confused. But that's pretty normal anyways. And could Halo move to UE5 too? There's been some rumors....
Xbox is having a sale! Get some games! Frostpunk is down to $20 AUD for the collectors edition. Bulder's Gate Enhanced Edition is $15. You have no excuse to add to your backlog now.
We go over an Xbox dashboard concept, since Xbox seems hellbent on turning it into a giant GamePass advert. How disappointing... Make sure to check out this concept on YouTube! We love what is being done here. It's full of just the right info. What do you think a good Xbox dash looks like?
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The semi-successful #TerrorGameToberFace is wrapping up.
Now, we'll wait for next year's scary games.
Lee is playing The Ascent with Cam and Keo, and in true achievement hunter fashion, they aren't caring about the story. Kyle's skin crawls at that way of life. Cut scenes are life.
Simone played Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens and managed to finish the story! Good job! And there's a bunch of cut scenes at the end with easter eggs - in true Lego fashion. Some are really funny. Too bad the rest of the game has been a slog.
All while Kyle is absorbed into the Dyson Sphere Program and is still urging everyone to play it. It's on PC Game Pass after all! Just do it. Play it. Build a factory! Become awesome!
If you joined us for #terrorTober, then tell us! You can join our Discord, or tweet at us. We're eager to hear what you've been playing. And how you found it. And if you'd recommend it. Can you tell we're eager to hear from you?
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Lee's goblin up the news!
And it made him tired in the face.
Halo is coming out with an update. The Winter Update. But it'll be November for us southerners... So not really winter?
Fallout 4 is getting an Xbox Series X update! Bug fixes, 4K60, creation club content... Oh my! And now Discord is getting even more integrated into Xbox. You can now join Discord channels from Xbox party chat. All we need is now streaming to Discord and things will be complete.
Handhelds are taking over the market and are perfect for XCloud! Razer throws its hat into the ring and shows us their take on how a handheld should work. Logitech have a different idea for their handheld. And this is going to be a growing market as more and more of these get 5G.
We went to #PAXAUS! And we were all together. In the same room! So we did what we did best, and recorded a podcast. You can listen to it, and find everything else about us, here!
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
TerrorGameToberFace is still upon us.
And The Blair Witch even allowed Lee and Simone to come out and play.
Lee is firmly entrenched in Gotham Knights. To the point that we have almost his entire play through on our YouTube channel. Make sure to check it out if you're wanting to see what all the fuss is about.
Kyle has some handy tips for all you Scorn players. And is making sure to not get too grossed out by adding some Overwatch 2 to the mix.
Just for funsies, he started a new game. A PC game! Queue the shock and horror. But don't jump to conclusions just yet - this one is on GamePass for PC and is a factory building game. Are you ready for you next obsession?
Simone is still playing A Plauge Tale, and has some quick facts for us! Who says we don't tech you anything? Because then they'll be lying.
We went to #PAXAUS! And we were all together. In the same room! So we did what we did best, and recorded a podcast. You can listen to it, and find everything else about us, here!
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine.
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For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Is the Xbox Series S a potato? Are you a potato? Or are we all potatoes?
News happens, and we're here to cover it. We have many top tips of the week, but the one that will help you the most is that cows do not, in fact, have hands. We debunk this myth through our amazing detective skills. You can thank us later.
Gotham Knights is blaming the Xbox Series S for the 30 FPS cap, but in all testing, it shows that the little beast is outperforming the PS5. Smells like an excuse to us. So we eagerly await the backpedal when they release the 'optimisation' patch. How will they spin that?
There's rumours about devs getting the mid-gen refresh consoles soon, and this gets us all excited. What could an Xbox Series X 'S' version look like? What will the performance be? Kyle has some ideas that he's really passionate about, but don't quote him on that. What would you like to see in the mid-gen refresh? More powa? Slimmer design? Maybe something else... Like VR support?
Microsoft is battling the CDM in the UK for the right to buy Activision Blizzard. By now everyone would have heard about it. That doesn't stop us from diving into the leaked, or newly made public, info thats come out. Including Xbox install base, Game Pass revenue, and Sony's blocking rights. We go over all the info, take apart what it all means, and just get a heartly laugh at the corner Sony has painted itself into.
Are you looking to get into streaming but don't know where to start? Lucky for you, we have a run down of the top 7 capture cards and what that means. But don't get lost. Join our friendly #Discord server where you'll find everyone eager to help you get started on your streaming journey today.
We went to #PAXAUS! And we were all together. In the same room! So we did what we did best, and recorded a podcast. You can listen to it, and find everything else about us, here!
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like that's too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
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For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Welcome to #TerrorGameToberFace!
October is halfway done, or practically over, depending on how you look at it. But that doesn't stop us from remembering #terrorTober is a thing. A thing we do every year. A thing we're doing this year!
And we've been playing some creepy, scary, thrilling games to keep you entertained.
Lee has played through Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, and lucky for us, streamed the whole thing! It was on our Twitch channel, now it's on our YouTube channel. Want to play without wanting to play? We have you covered. Watch it now and give lee the creepy fuzzies.
Simone is fending off rats in A Plague Tale: Innocence and gracing us with some amazing screenshots for Screenshot of the Week. How many rats are too many? And how does the game hold up after the Series X patch? Either way, you'll be scurrying back for more!
While Scorn has Kyle in its very organic grip. Bones and flesh and lots of squelch. And a creature that is fused to a chair... If you're a fan of Alien, Prometheus or H.R. Giger, then Scorn is right up your alley.
But we didn't only play scary games. Oh no. We've been adventurous (naughty), and played other games too. What games exactly? Well, you'll just have to find out... Manical laugh!
We went to #PAXAUS! And we were all together. In the same room! So we did what we did best, and recorded a podcast. You can listen to it, and find everything else about us, here!
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine.
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For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
While we've been at PAX, news has been happening around us.
So, let's do it all! All the news, all at once.
Two hours full of all the news you expect, and some you don't.
The game play charts have had a big shake up, with the number one spot being taken by Overwatch 2! Finally, Fortnite has been kicked off the pedestal. But how long can this last?
Microsoft has decided it's quite serious about buying Activision Blizzard, and decided to fact check Sony on their lies. You love to see it! And it's about time too. We've been hanging out for ages now.
No Man's Sky gets a great quality of life update, but you can't jump into it yet. Not because the game servers are down cough Overwatch 2 cough, but because this month is #terrorTober! Join us in playing a scary game this month, and tell us all about on Discord.
Need for Speed is back with, what is shaping up to be, their most impressive game since Underground 2. Anime meets arcade racing? We're here for it.
And apparently The Witcher 3 is getting its next-gen patch this month. Kyle doesn't believe it, while Lee does. What a turn of events! Are you holding out hope for it? Or have you moved onto other games by now?
We went to #PAXAUS! And we were all together. In the same room! So we did what we did best, and recorded a podcast. You can listen to it, and find everything else about us, here!
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like that's too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
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For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
We did it.
We managed to get together at PAX Australia!
Join us as we cover everything #PAXAUS - what we liked, what we didn't, and everything in-between. Thanks to all the cool people we met at PAX and all the new and old fans we made along the way. Lee even live streamed some of it...
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like that's too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
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For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Are you ready for this podcast?
Because we aren't.
A quick announcement - we're taking a break from #GameFace! for a bit. With PAX heading our way and Kyle and Simone getting busy with life, it's best to take a chill pill and come back in time for #terrorTober. In the meantime, join our Discord and tell us what you're playing in October!
Have we covered the Tokyo Game Show? Or was that another, dodgier, podcast? Well, if we haven't, we're about to go over it. All the exciting announcements that came out. From fighting games to Japanese games to surprise Game Pass drops - there's so much to go over. And as is expected with these things - almost everything is coming to #GamePass!
343i has had a big shake up recently. Bonnie Ross has left and now we have three more peeps to try guide Halo along. Is this good news? Is this bad news? Or do you think, like Kyle, that this means the future for Halo Infinite is bright?
Diablo IV is getting a beta test! How exciting! And it's all end game content? What does this mean... Avoiding story spoilers is the official reason Blizzard have given, but there's got to be more. Nightmare Dungeons incoming! And we are hyped! But the beta is only going out to those who have played a significant amount of Diablo III end game? Hmm...
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like that's too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
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For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Are you ready for this podcast?
Because we aren't.
A quick announcement - we're taking a break from #GameFace! for a bit. With PAX heading our way and Kyle and Simone getting busy with life, it's best to take a chill pill and come back in time for #terrorTober. In the meantime, join our Discord and tell us what you're playing in October!
Have we covered the Tokyo Game Show? Or was that another, dodgier, podcast? Well, if we haven't, we're about to go over it. All the exciting announcements that came out. From fighting games to Japanese games to surprise Game Pass drops - there's so much to go over. And as is expected with these things - almost everything is coming to #GamePass!
343i has had a big shake up recently. Bonnie Ross has left and now we have three more peeps to try guide Halo along. Is this good news? Is this bad news? Or do you think, like Kyle, that this means the future for Halo Infinite is bright?
Diablo IV is getting a beta test! How exciting! And it's all end game content? What does this mean... Avoiding story spoilers is the official reason Blizzard have given, but there's got to be more. Nightmare Dungeons incoming! And we are hyped! But the beta is only going out to those who have played a significant amount of Diablo III end game? Hmm...
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like that's too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
--
For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
--
Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Are you ready for this podcast?
Because we aren't.
A quick announcement - we're taking a break from #GameFace! for a bit. With PAX heading our way and Kyle and Simone getting busy with life, it's best to take a chill pill and come back in time for #terrorTober. In the meantime, join our Discord and tell us what you're playing in October!
Have we covered the Tokyo Game Show? Or was that another, dodgier, podcast? Well, if we haven't, we're about to go over it. All the exciting announcements that came out. From fighting games to Japanese games to surprise Game Pass drops - there's so much to go over. And as is expected with these things - almost everything is coming to #GamePass!
343i has had a big shake up recently. Bonnie Ross has left and now we have three more peeps to try guide Halo along. Is this good news? Is this bad news? Or do you think, like Kyle, that this means the future for Halo Infinite is bright?
Diablo IV is getting a beta test! How exciting! And it's all end game content? What does this mean... Avoiding story spoilers is the official reason Blizzard have given, but there's got to be more. Nightmare Dungeons incoming! And we are hyped! But the beta is only going out to those who have played a significant amount of Diablo III end game? Hmm...
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like that's too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
--
For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
--
Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Our episodes may be late, but no one is blaming anyone.
We're getting excited for the Tokyo Game Show! Lee is going to do a live stream with some friends, so keep an eye on his Twitch channel or Twitter for updates. Although we won't blame you if you put him on mute. You may get some #nuNews spoilers...
As practice, he got up at 7AM on Sunday to stream a live reaction to Ubisoft Forward. We go over everything that was covered. And the answer is... not much. So don't get too excited. The Division 2, The Division PVP, The Division Mobile Game, and then Assassins Creed, and Assassins Creed, and to top it off, more Assassins Creed. Almost like Ubisoft has one or two ideas... And then their Sea of Thieves clone in Skull & Bones.
Xbox has shown off a new dashboard. And Kyle has thoughts. So many thoughts. Thoughts that lead into a bit of a rant. And then a very big rant about it. Something tells us that maybe he's not that impressed. Have you seen the new dash and what are you thoughts?
For some good news - the Elite Series 2 Controller is now available in Design Labs! Get to those cool customizations and lets see what you come up with.
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like that's too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
--
For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
--
Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Our episodes may be late, but no one is blaming anyone.
We're getting excited for the Tokyo Game Show! Lee is going to do a live stream with some friends, so keep an eye on his Twitch channel or Twitter for updates. Although we won't blame you if you put him on mute. You may get some #nuNews spoilers...
As practice, he got up at 7AM on Sunday to stream a live reaction to Ubisoft Forward. We go over everything that was covered. And the answer is... not much. So don't get too excited. The Division 2, The Division PVP, The Division Mobile Game, and then Assassins Creed, and Assassins Creed, and to top it off, more Assassins Creed. Almost like Ubisoft has one or two ideas... And then their Sea of Thieves clone in Skull & Bones.
Xbox has shown off a new dashboard. And Kyle has thoughts. So many thoughts. Thoughts that lead into a bit of a rant. And then a very big rant about it. Something tells us that maybe he's not that impressed. Have you seen the new dash and what are you thoughts?
For some good news - the Elite Series 2 Controller is now available in Design Labs! Get to those cool customizations and lets see what you come up with.
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like that's too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
--
For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
--
Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Our episodes may be late, but no one is blaming anyone.
We're getting excited for the Tokyo Game Show! Lee is going to do a live stream with some friends, so keep an eye on his Twitch channel or Twitter for updates. Although we won't blame you if you put him on mute. You may get some #nuNews spoilers...
As practice, he got up at 7AM on Sunday to stream a live reaction to Ubisoft Forward. We go over everything that was covered. And the answer is... not much. So don't get too excited. The Division 2, The Division PVP, The Division Mobile Game, and then Assassins Creed, and Assassins Creed, and to top it off, more Assassins Creed. Almost like Ubisoft has one or two ideas... And then their Sea of Thieves clone in Skull & Bones.
Xbox has shown off a new dashboard. And Kyle has thoughts. So many thoughts. Thoughts that lead into a bit of a rant. And then a very big rant about it. Something tells us that maybe he's not that impressed. Have you seen the new dash and what are you thoughts?
For some good news - the Elite Series 2 Controller is now available in Design Labs! Get to those cool customizations and lets see what you come up with.
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like that's too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
--
For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
--
Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Lee gets a new laptop. The queen has passed on.
And Kyle is making sure he is ready to be knighted.
At PAX, Lee is going to do Orange Justice! It's no Floss, so it's more of a challenge. In fact, it's so hard, Simone will give Lee $40 if he can do it. The challenge has now been laid down. Will you be at PAX with us to witness history?
The Yappening is happening in Halo, and has absorbed Kyle for a while. Big Team Skockets is amazing and the good news is that the game mode will hang around after the event ends. Could this be Halo actually listening to the community? We wait and see...
Simone's sister has started House Flipper and treats it like a role playing game - lining up the dining room table, opening the windows, and being like a real house owner! How odd. If you ever wanted to role play House Flipper, now you know how. Also, Simone discovers a secret in Halo - the legend of FlipYap! If you never heard about it, well do we have a treat for you.
Lee tries to escape hell in Hades and is convincing us to try it out, just when it's leaving Game Pass. Luckily we have the Game Pass special price. When he gets bored of failing to escape, its then time to Destroy All Humans.
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like thats too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
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For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Lee gets a new laptop. The queen has passed on.
And Kyle is making sure he is ready to be knighted.
At PAX, Lee is going to do Orange Justice! It's no Floss, so it's more of a challenge. In fact, it's so hard, Simone will give Lee $40 if he can do it. The challenge has now been laid down. Will you be at PAX with us to witness history?
The Yappening is happening in Halo, and has absorbed Kyle for a while. Big Team Skockets is amazing and the good news is that the game mode will hang around after the event ends. Could this be Halo actually listening to the community? We wait and see...
Simone's sister has started House Flipper and treats it like a role playing game - lining up the dining room table, opening the windows, and being like a real house owner! How odd. If you ever wanted to role play House Flipper, now you know how. Also, Simone discovers a secret in Halo - the legend of FlipYap! If you never heard about it, well do we have a treat for you.
Lee tries to escape hell in Hades and is convincing us to try it out, just when it's leaving Game Pass. Luckily we have the Game Pass special price. When he gets bored of failing to escape, its then time to Destroy All Humans.
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like thats too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
--
For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
--
Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
Lee gets a new laptop. The queen has passed on.
And Kyle is making sure he is ready to be knighted.
At PAX, Lee is going to do Orange Justice! It's no Floss, so it's more of a challenge. In fact, it's so hard, Simone will give Lee $40 if he can do it. The challenge has now been laid down. Will you be at PAX with us to witness history?
The Yappening is happening in Halo, and has absorbed Kyle for a while. Big Team Skockets is amazing and the good news is that the game mode will hang around after the event ends. Could this be Halo actually listening to the community? We wait and see...
Simone's sister has started House Flipper and treats it like a role playing game - lining up the dining room table, opening the windows, and being like a real house owner! How odd. If you ever wanted to role play House Flipper, now you know how. Also, Simone discovers a secret in Halo - the legend of FlipYap! If you never heard about it, well do we have a treat for you.
Lee tries to escape hell in Hades and is convincing us to try it out, just when it's leaving Game Pass. Luckily we have the Game Pass special price. When he gets bored of failing to escape, its then time to Destroy All Humans.
If you'd like to support the podcast, but don't know how, then just leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. It takes 2 seconds and helps in more ways than you can imagine. But if you feel like thats too easy, then please share it around - social media, word of mouth, sending the link to your family group chat - anything and everything helps us find more cool people. People like you.
--
For everything about the podcast, check out our official website!
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon.
--
Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
We are the wizards of podcasting.
We're never early, we're never late. We arrive exactly when we mean to!
There's an Apple Event coming up that Kyle is super excited for. Lee, not so much. Who would have thought? Kyle intends to live Tweet it; Lee intends to be sarcastic. It's almost like our entire podcast is built on this dynamic!
Ubisoft Forward is scheduled to show off more Assassin's Creed, and Lee threatens to watch it live. But it hasn't stopped Ubisoft from teasing the latest entry into the series - Mirage. Set in Baghdad, and dropping the RPG elements, it's more a return to the basics that made the series great.
Game Pass Ultimate Friends & Family has been officially announced! Now, how can we stack it? Because that's the most important question here... The limitations are interesting too. Xbox is back in Tokyo for the Tokyo Game Show and we're hoping for a lot more Japanese game announcement! But should we be?
PAXAus is coming up quick fast and in a hurry. And we'll be there! If you're attending, let us know. We'd love to meet you. And we may even have some sneaky stickers to give away...
Speaking of stickers - check out our merch! While it's not much at the moment, we're planning big things!
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
We are the wizards of podcasting.
We're never early, we're never late. We arrive exactly when we mean to!
There's an Apple Event coming up that Kyle is super excited for. Lee, not so much. Who would have thought? Kyle intends to live Tweet it; Lee intends to be sarcastic. It's almost like our entire podcast is built on this dynamic!
Ubisoft Forward is scheduled to show off more Assassin's Creed, and Lee threatens to watch it live. But it hasn't stopped Ubisoft from teasing the latest entry into the series - Mirage. Set in Baghdad, and dropping the RPG elements, it's more a return to the basics that made the series great.
Game Pass Ultimate Friends & Family has been officially announced! Now, how can we stack it? Because that's the most important question here... The limitations are interesting too. Xbox is back in Tokyo for the Tokyo Game Show and we're hoping for a lot more Japanese game announcement! But should we be?
PAXAus is coming up quick fast and in a hurry. And we'll be there! If you're attending, let us know. We'd love to meet you. And we may even have some sneaky stickers to give away...
Speaking of stickers - check out our merch! While it's not much at the moment, we're planning big things!
--
If you liked this episode, don't feel ashamed. Rather, join the dozens of others that are following us.
The Official XboxCast Website
For everything else, including everywhere our podcast is hosted, check out our LinkTree!
--
Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
We are the wizards of podcasting.
We're never early, we're never late. We arrive exactly when we mean to!
There's an Apple Event coming up that Kyle is super excited for. Lee, not so much. Who would have thought? Kyle intends to live Tweet it; Lee intends to be sarcastic. It's almost like our entire podcast is built on this dynamic!
Ubisoft Forward is scheduled to show off more Assassin's Creed, and Lee threatens to watch it live. But it hasn't stopped Ubisoft from teasing the latest entry into the series - Mirage. Set in Baghdad, and dropping the RPG elements, it's more a return to the basics that made the series great.
Game Pass Ultimate Friends & Family has been officially announced! Now, how can we stack it? Because that's the most important question here... The limitations are interesting too. Xbox is back in Tokyo for the Tokyo Game Show and we're hoping for a lot more Japanese game announcement! But should we be?
PAXAus is coming up quick fast and in a hurry. And we'll be there! If you're attending, let us know. We'd love to meet you. And we may even have some sneaky stickers to give away...
Speaking of stickers - check out our merch! While it's not much at the moment, we're planning big things!
--
If you liked this episode, don't feel ashamed. Rather, join the dozens of others that are following us.
The Official XboxCast Website
For everything else, including everywhere our podcast is hosted, check out our LinkTree!
--
Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
What is this? New music?
When did we become so cool?
Xbox Cloud Gaming will support mouse and keyboard. This means everyone on a netbook will be able to experience the power of the cloud! Is Xbox about to kill the PC upgrade? It certainly seems like it, but it's not exactly a bad thing either.
Classic Bethesda games are joining Game Pass! This bodes very well for the future. And makes us super excited for a future where Xbox owns Activision-Blizzard. Imagine StarCraft in Game Pass? That would be amazing!
A Kiwi game dev takes up arms against the film industry. The NZ govt gives so many grants to the tv and movie peeps, but completely ignores the gaming sector. So, he's threatened to leave for Australia. He can come hang out with Kyle and Simone! We'll get him on the podcast!
Square Enix hosted a fire sale, with some games dropping as low as $3! And to top off the sale, they are selling a $13,000 statue. Because nothing says sale quite like selling a kidney!
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What is this? New music?
When did we become so cool?
Xbox Cloud Gaming will support mouse and keyboard. This means everyone on a netbook will be able to experience the power of the cloud! Is Xbox about to kill the PC upgrade? It certainly seems like it, but it's not exactly a bad thing either.
Classic Bethesda games are joining Game Pass! This bodes very well for the future. And makes us super excited for a future where Xbox owns Activision-Blizzard. Imagine StarCraft in Game Pass? That would be amazing!
A Kiwi game dev takes up arms against the film industry. The NZ govt gives so many grants to the tv and movie peeps, but completely ignores the gaming sector. So, he's threatened to leave for Australia. He can come hang out with Kyle and Simone! We'll get him on the podcast!
Square Enix hosted a fire sale, with some games dropping as low as $3! And to top off the sale, they are selling a $13,000 statue. Because nothing says sale quite like selling a kidney!
We'll be at PAX! Will you be at PAX? Do you want to be at PAX? And do you want to meet us? Now is your chance! We may even have some sneaky stickers to give away... Speaking of stickers - check out our merch!
If you found any value in this podcast, please consider donating your time, talent, or treasure. Word of mouth is how we grow, and you play an invaluable part.
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What is this? New music?
When did we become so cool?
Xbox Cloud Gaming will support mouse and keyboard. This means everyone on a netbook will be able to experience the power of the cloud! Is Xbox about to kill the PC upgrade? It certainly seems like it, but it's not exactly a bad thing either.
Classic Bethesda games are joining Game Pass! This bodes very well for the future. And makes us super excited for a future where Xbox owns Activision-Blizzard. Imagine StarCraft in Game Pass? That would be amazing!
A Kiwi game dev takes up arms against the film industry. The NZ govt gives so many grants to the tv and movie peeps, but completely ignores the gaming sector. So, he's threatened to leave for Australia. He can come hang out with Kyle and Simone! We'll get him on the podcast!
Square Enix hosted a fire sale, with some games dropping as low as $3! And to top off the sale, they are selling a $13,000 statue. Because nothing says sale quite like selling a kidney!
We'll be at PAX! Will you be at PAX? Do you want to be at PAX? And do you want to meet us? Now is your chance! We may even have some sneaky stickers to give away... Speaking of stickers - check out our merch!
If you found any value in this podcast, please consider donating your time, talent, or treasure. Word of mouth is how we grow, and you play an invaluable part.
And as always, thanks for listening!
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Lee's beard gets fluffy when it rains.
But what happens when he's in space?
We're wrapping up #back2YourBacklog. Lee missed the memo about finishing games, and instead started every game possible. Safe to say he did not finish a single game. Almost like he planned ahead for June '23 when we run #backToYourBacklog.
Simone didn't expect to finish The Sims, but we can argue with Lee dying, it's an end. And of course, Kyle didn't get near to finishing Breathedge. Kyle and inventory management is an interesting relationship... But in fairness, both Kyle and Simone moved house, so we have that excuse and we're sticking to it.
Lee also has a game review for you! What do you think of us doing game reviews? Do you like them? Would you like more?
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Gamescom has arrived!
And as is tradition, we go through almost everything...
All the announcements are new to Kyle, and Lee takes his job of catching Kyle up very seriously. Lee goes through every announcement. And it's all new to Kyle. So, he gets to react, live on the podcast! Will this be a train wreck, or will this be a brand-new exciting format? Who knows!
In fact, there is almost no other news apart from Gamescom. But don't fret, we still have the charts!
Saints Row has come out and the reception has been rather... rocky, to put it lightly...
Soul Hackers 2 brings the first Atlas West games to Xbox, and begins the influx of the Persona games joining the platform. If you like your JRPG's and have been envious of the competition, well then, your time has come.
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We have an incredibly special guest!
That'll teach Kyle for being sick.
Emily joins us for a special episode of #GameFace! And we introduce her to Riders Republic. The great chaotic downhill racing game that almost everyone has forgotten about! It's almost like it has become our job to be the only podcast that remembers this game... Now we challenge you to jump in and join us!
Emily is playing the Nier Replicatant Remaster for #back2YourBacklog, and is making us all want to play it. A book is magic and sucks people in and then talks to you. Sounds like a typical Japanese game to us! Hopefully it gets you excited to play it too.
Be sure to follow Emily on Twitch and Twitter for some good, chill vibes. You won't regret it.
Tell us what you're playing using the hashtag #back2YourBacklog.
And if you need a reminder of the events throughout the year, we have a very handy calendar on our website!
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Have we got news for you?
Or do we not have news?
In the news this week, we go over Sony blocking games, Xbox attending Gamescom, how to get and spend your Microsoft Reward points and the Hyperkin Duke Xbox Controller.
Sony has been accused of blocking games from coming to Game Pass. And everything Microsoft is accusing them of was already leaked a year ago, with the Capcom and Resident Evil contract. Now that it's out in the public eye, let's see if anything happens. What do you think should be the outcome of all of this?
Lee tries to convince Kyle to get a Hyperkin Duke 20th Anniversary Xbox Controller, with features such as a braided, detachable cable and 3.5mm jack amongst other features. Kyle remains unconvinced. But when it comes to playing Overcooked split controller style, it may be worth it...
Xbox is going to Gamescom and has announced a 6-hour live stream. Showing off and expanding on all the games covered in at the Xbox Bethesda Showcase. What are you most looking forward to seeing? We're hoping for something sneaky.
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Some chocolate frustrates Kyle's throat.
There's just something in it that makes the chocolate spicy...
It's still August. It's still #back2YourBacklog. We're still playing through some backlog games. Lee is playing a library worth of games, which means he may actually win #back2YourBacklog... FarCry 3 gets you to kill goats to upgrade your guns. Because of reasons. Then to take a break from shooting things on an island, he jumps into Duke Nukem Forever to shoot things in the future. And to take a break from that, he then shoots some pool. Except it's not pool, it's snooker. And apparently those are completely different games.
Simone is chomping at the bit to update us on all the gossip in The XboxCast house! And it seems there has been a death in the family. Was it murder? Is foul play suspected? Or was someone getting too comfortable around electric fences? So much intrigue!
Kyle is hammering away at Breathedge, and has resorted to using a guide to help him along. Have things gotten better for our hero stranded in space?
Now it's your turn! Tell us what you're playing using the hashtag #back2YourBacklog.
And if you need a reminder of the events throughout the year, we have a very handy calendar on our website!
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Lee is internet famous.
And he's not even a meme!
Train Sim World 3 is coming to Game Pass! And boy are we excited!
We have train names. And route names. And all the exciting details you need as you drive a train. After giving it so much stick last week, we're now super excited to drive a train. Are you getting excited with us? Because oh my word, this marketing blurb has all fired up.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a brand new roguelite (or is it roguelike?) experience. From new weapons, to new baddies, to new maps. Maybe the new Creed game is not actually coming out as Valhallha becomes Destiny 2... Jump into The Forgotten Saga and earn in-game memories.
The Ascent is getting some DLC! Finally! Swords! Stories! More top-down cyberpunk action. What more could you want? And it's only $10. So come on guys, jump on it. Lee will love you forever.
Unity is partnering with Microsoft. What does this mean? We don't know, thanks to all the corporate speak. But it doesn't stop us from being tentatively excited... Surely this means something, but what? Don't ask us, because we don't know...
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Top tip of the week: turn it off and on again and then turn it upside down.
It's all to do with gravity and other science words.
backToYourBacklog continues! Simone is now getting to grips with a household of crazy Sims. How do the patrons behave when left alone? Has anyone drowned in the pool yet? And who is the flirtiest patron? So many questions, not many answers. But at least The Sims makes for some fantastic stories!
Lee and Simone nerd out about Control. Apparently, there's a fridge that needs looking after. Lee tests how far he can fall before the game says no. And to break up all the Control playing, he even checks out Far Cry 3. How does it hold up after 10 plus years? And has he gotten better at avoiding enemies since last week?
Kyle is suffering through Breathedge. But at least it gives him an excuse to rant and rave. So of course, from one space game to another, he's back into No Mans Sky. And shooting poor NPC's who just want to mine some asteroids...
Now it's your turn! Tell us what you're playing using the hashtag #back2YourBacklog.
And if you need a reminder of the events throughout the year, we have a very handy calendar on our website!
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Are you ready to be showered with only the newest news?
Wash your hair with it? Solve all your problems? At least we can solve your news problems!
Lee is debating on what Pixel phone to buy. Should he go for the 6A, or wait for the 7? And can he slip it into his bag and avoid New Zealand's Customs? Whatever he decides, it's about time he upgrades. Can we get him to upgrade to an iPhone? Or an iPad? We're sure he'll love being in the Apple Ecosystem!
Sony have come out and said how great of a deal Activision Blizzard would be for Xbox. In fact, they showered Call of Duty with so much praise, it's probably going to be in the next advertising campaign. Meanwhile, Xbox has been telling the regulators that "there is nothing special about CoD" and it's "not a system seller". Looks like the war of words is going to heat up as the deal gets closer and closer to closing...
Bungie has gone radio silent, and it's all due to the community turning toxic, sending death threats to the devs. And we can't believe we have to say it (again). If you're sending death threats to the developers, maybe it's time to step away from the game. Just take a break. Go touch come grass. Maybe find another hobby?
The Ascent is now a year old and earned over $5 million in its first week alone! Now we're getting an expansion for this game. Lee is stoked. Wildlands is now on GamePass! This is quite exciting - Ubisoft games coming to the service could only mean Microsoft is going to buy them. Right? Right?
Have you ever wanted to use a TV as a monitor? Because we have an indepth review of using the LG C2 for just that purpose. And you can read the review here.
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back2YourBacklog is here!
Are you excited? Because we're excited!
August's event is upon us once again. #back2YourBacklog sees us going into our backlog to play (and hopefully finish) a game that's we've been meaning to play for a while, but have not started up. That's right, August is the month for starting that game you never got around to. What will you play?
Simone has landed on The Sims 4. And in typical XboxCast fashion, the Sim's household is already in a state of fantastic chaos. Who made it into the house to live with us? What are their traits? And who doesn't like wearing pants?
Lee wanted to play Control. So, he started up a completely unrelated game. Because of reasons. Do you think his excuse is justified? Or does he need to pay penance?
Kyle is trying two games this August. After much convincing, he's finally jumping into Breathedge - a space survival type game. Similar to Subnautica. Hopefully he can finish this game before August is over... And in typical Kyle fashion, he has set his aspirations too high again and hopes to get into Chorus too. Why does he keep doing this to himself?
Now it's your turn! Tell us what you're playing using the hashtag #back2YourBacklog.
And if you need a reminder of the events throughout the year, we have a very handy calendar on our website!
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Lee has been on a movie buying binge.
Kyle has been eating cake. We all know who's winning.
2K has decided to take a few games away. And was there any announcement? Or did they just delist them from the store? Without any fanfare, WWE 2K20 and older are disappearing from the stores, servers are being shut down, and 2K are trying to pull a jedi mind trick on all of us. What do you mean there was a WWE 2K19? You must be dreaming. Que the hand wave...
No Man's Sky is getting their 20th expansion! Endurance is leaning into the Star Trek vibes by overhauling freights and carriers and so many other things. You can now staff your freight fleet and send them on missions and are you ready to lose another week or more to this game? But with all these updates, where does Starfield find itself? Is there enough to differentiate the two? We maintain they are both different games, and the more people playing space games the better!
We have a bunch of top tips of the week for you. But we need someone to sing this for us. Can you sing? We'd love to have you introduce Top Tip of The Week! Our top tips are not so much top tips as in more of a remember - your Xbox can do X. Isn't that amazing! And in the good news part of the show - your Xbox is about to become faster. At least by 5 seconds faster! And they did it by shortening the startup animation.
Did you get a $16 voucher from Xbox? Lee got one. Gary got one. Cooper got one.
Almost everyone but Kyle got one. It's beginning to look personal.
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We did it guys!
We reached 100 subscribers on YouTube and now we can give away some games!
If you have been listening for more than 3 minutes, you'll know that we were doing a massive push to get to 100 subs on YouTube so we can get a nice new fancy URL. Well, thanks to your help, we finally did it. And because we did it, we can now give away those games we promised!
The winners are...
N1ck283 won Quantum Break
ThatKidQuinn won Sunset Overdrive
Toast is just burnt bread won Satisfactory
and Liz Nes won Back 4 Blood
The one month of PC Game Pass goes to Isaac for his fantastic comment about how much he loves the website!
Well done everyone!
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We're supposed to be reading the news to you.
But instead, we're going to torture you with stories about really good fish and chips...
The charts have not changed in a while, with Fall Guys still being number one... But something is creeping towards taking the number one spot.
What game would you want to be remastered? Or a dormant IP that you want to come back? Well, we spend far too much time going over what games we want to see get the next-gen treatment or make a comeback. Total Annihilation needs to come back. No arguments! We'd be keen to hear what you think.
Obsidian's Grounded is getting an animated series, but already has some big names attached to it.
A feature on Xbox has still not made it to Windows PC's and we nerd out explaining what it is and why. Kyle calls for Microsoft to break backwards-compat in Windows, and actually make a great OS. Lee is not so sure. But just think of what could happen if they decide to do it... If you like your Xbox podcasts with a lot of nerd and hardware tech talk, then this is for you!
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Impromptu event! Get your terrible games out of the way.
And spend September crying.
We're thinking of a month where you play really bad games. One month of really bad games to get them off the backlog. Sad Game September is born! And we'll promptly forget about it, so only participate if you want. Or remember. Or want to remind us all to suffer.
Lee does not like Fall Guys. In fact, he thinks it's a stupid game. We think it's because he doesn't win. But isn't winning just the friends we made along the way? He's also not a fan of Gears. Or Matchpoint Tennis. What does he like? Nobody knows...
Kyle is still hunting for the perfect pants in CyberPunk. And he's probably going to be stuck there for a while. But the best thing is all the mini-world building stories you find along the way. From rockers whose gigs when off the rails, to corpos trying to escape Night City and things going horribly wrong. But the good news is that they no longer need that hat. So... yoink!
And the whole Cast is still neck deep in Naraka. Has it gotten harder? We seem to think so. Looks like the balancing act between PC and console was favored towards Xbox, and now it has swung the other way. Which brings an end to the amazing winning streak we had going. But that aside, we're still playing and still Ninja Simulator-ing everywhere!
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Kyle has the best golf words. He knows exactly how to golf.
Lee very patiently explains golf to Kyle as the podcast immediately goes off track. But were you expecting anything different? It's not like you're listening for Xbox news. Who would make such a rookie mistake! Come for the Xbox news, stay for the golf chat. If you become the next Tiger Woods, you can thank us later.
The charts continue to surprise us as Fortnite has yet to reclaim its no.1 space. Unfortunately, GTA V is still hanging about. But we do have some new entries, which we shall watch with interest. Everyone is still slightly obsessed with Naraka, so we may begin covering more Naraka news. And we begin with their Fall Guys cross over event! Yes, you read that right - Fall Guys in Ninja Simulator 2022. Because of course!
Skull & Bones is official, totally real and coming out soon! Set in the Indian Ocean, we have a wealth of news all about this game. You feed your boat, and keep your pirate chums happy. Or they'll mutiny! And we can't have that. It messes with getting brunch.
Xbox Cloud Gaming looks worse on Linux in a total non-surprise move. Who would have thought Microsoft Cloud Gaming would prefer Microsoft Edge on Microsoft Windows? Lucky for you, we have a way to work around it. But if you're using Linux and listening to us, please let us know. We have some questions for you...
For the new games, we have Power Wash Simulator! Thats it, we can all go home. Pack it up, it will never get better.
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Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter
We have reached 300 episodes!
Let's rejoice! By insulting the other hosts of the podcast...
Kyle and Lee have a hidden talent. They happen to be good at Naraka Bladepoint! Like really good. Like surprisingly good. Almost competition level! Is this the start of talking about Naraka every episode? Let's hope not. But you should still play! It's great fun, and slightly technical. Top tip of the week: dual blades. Dual blades murder all. Use them.
Simone is busy cleaning houses in House Flipper, scrubbing windowsills, selling ladders, and not picking up cars. In between, she's leaving her fate up to TrueAchievements random To-Do list! As in, playing random games that TA says you should play. What crazy is this?
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We present the newest news you could news.
Fresh from the wellspring of news.
Do we need Ski Free to be remastered, ray traced and re-released? Kyle thinks we do. How good would the 4-bit game look in 4K! You can't deny you'd play it. We all would. And it would all the game awards.
Fall Guys has knocked off Fortnite for the second week in a row! There is much rejoicing! How does XCloud Game Streaming work on the new Samsung TVs? And What TV do you even need? We break down all the steps it takes to get it working... And you may want to take notes. Spoiler alert: it's not easy. But in some good news, it means you don't need to wait for Xboxes to come back into stock.
Kyle and Lee get way too much into tennis thanks to Match Point coming out and onto Game Pass on Day 1. We may just become The SportCast at the end of this! And for everyone that doesn't really know much about tennis, be prepared to be educated. You'll love our deep knowledge of the sport.
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We're celebrating 300 episodes!
And you're invited to the Live Stream celebration!
Oh, and we can now give away those games for our #GreatGameGiveaway! We have reached the 100-subscriber threshold on YouTube, and we'll be doing it on our 300th Live Stream Celebration. Come join us, and help celebrate being a part of this amazing journey.
We're wrapping up #BackToYourBacklog and highlighting the fantastic efforts of the community. It's amazing to see how many people stuck within the spirit of the challenge, and how much Kyle didn't.
Simone managed to complete Maneater and The Division 2! With Kyle's help of course. And Lee's help. Oh, and Jester was there too...
And now we're looking towards August, and #back2YourBacklog2.
What game will you start? And will you finish it?
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Tea bagging in games is a rite of passage.
Or is it?
A Twitter debate has flared up around tea bagging, and we have some thoughts. Is it as harmless as it seems? Is it unsolicited? Does it make you feel warm and fuzzy inside or fill you with burning rage? We explore the aspects, take apart the pros and cons, analyze the socioeconomic impact and come to the conclusion that it just means git gud scrub.
Shadowrun is now on Game Pass, and it's not just one game, but the whole trilogy! If you have not played this, it is highly recommended by the entire internet. You heard that right. The entire internet! Featuring a bewildering character creation, a deep story and set in a fantasy cyberpunk future, what more could you want?
We have no Nu & Noteworthy games this week due to our regular source not having the list up... Come on Xbox Wire! We rely on you to make us look good. And you let us down. Maybe next week we'll do a big catch-up?
There's some excitement in the world of The XboxCast! Lee may have bought a house with his groceries... Just like a big boi now. And we're so proud of him. Make sure to congratulate him on Twitter!
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We're meanz, leanz, and the only podcast to feature The BeanNZ!
This is GameFace! and We're the XboxCast!
We're becoming quite the educational podcast! We've learnt what paper is, that Swedes have pancakes and steel capped sandles for lunch, and that it's Beansday Eve! We just love giving back to the community. You can thank us later. Oh, and we're also still full of first aid knowhow. If you ever find someone who needs help, you'll be grateful that you listened to us.
We're still impressed with our community rising to the #backToYourBacklog challenge, completing so many games that have been there for years! We're super proud of everyone taking part! Good job guys.
Kyle and Simone dragged Lee into A Pirates Life in Sea of Thieves and we have some feedback. Kyle played the choose your own Batman game from Telltale. And Simone is working her way through The Division 2. Will she finish it before June? Kyle has been solidly stuck in Cyberpunk since getting sick and abandoning Tomb Raider... What a twist!
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Lee is now a professional dabber.
He can dab with the best of them. And then call you an ambulance.
We are taking a break from reading the news to you, to tell you all about the advances in First Aid! Who would have known that so much has changed? We certainly didn't. The Heimlich Maneuver is out, and the back slap is in. At least now if you ever get into trouble, you can now call Lee. This should make you even more excited about meeting us later this year.
Vin Diesel claims you're not a true gamer if you're not excited about Ark 2. We already know we aren't real gamers here, so this is not exactly news to us... However, ole Vinnie D might have something to say about that as he does the dinosaur drift. You'll soon be able to stream all the games you own on XCloud! Now that's an advancement of some amazing tech, and we can't wait for it. No longer will we be limited to the 1,000s of games on Game Pass.
Starfield news is still coming out, and it brings back a beloved (maybe) feature from The Elder Scrolls 2. You can now start with a house and in crippling dept. Just like real life! Kinda...
Bunnings now sells computers and game stuff. And it's all Call of Duty branded. And has RGB, projectile lights, and other amazing gamery things. For when you want to build a deck and a game room at the same time!
Samsung TV's now have Xbox Game Pass built in. But you must buy the new 2022 models. And you can pair the Xbox Controller directly to the TV. But still - no Xbox required! The future truly has arrived!
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The Lee and Simone takeover you've been wanting.
Now can you all stop asking? Please?
Slap bang in the middle of #backToYourBacklog, it's time to see how the community is getting on. Who's finished what and how are they getting on? Kingsman and Neomaster are neck and neck, completing five games each. And in the true spirit of #backToYourBacklog, some of these games have been on the backlog since 2011... Now that's dedication. What will they play next June?
Lee and Simone both have two story completions under their belt! Good going guys!
Now tell us how far you've gotten for this month's challenge. And jump into our Discord to share all your completions.
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E3 may be dead, but the Xbox Showcase lives on!
Kyle and Simone recount their story of attending the Fanfest Watch Party in Melbourne, meeting Xbox's Major Nelson and handing out copious amounts of stickers. And then it's all about the showcase. Going through every announcement and having a few chuckles along the way.
Want to find out what your favorite podcast thinks about all of this? Or what about Lee's thoughts on Redfall? You'll just have to listen to find out.
A big thank you to XboxANZ for the tickets, Fortress Melbourne for the hosting and Xbox for the games! And also, a big thank you to everyone who stopped to chat to us after the event! If you got a sticker - show it off! Jump into our Discord, Tweet at us, or send it to our Instagram! We're super excited to see where you decide to stick us.
All of us will be at PAX in Melbourne this year! Want to come meet us? Now is your chance! We may even have some sneaky stickers to give away...
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Kyle is hearing double voices; Lee is bragging about the weather.
And Simone is bored and boring...
We're still in #backToYourBacklog and trying to get through some games to reduce our backlog. Simone has 112 games on her list, Lee is fighting orcs and Kyle is trying to justify playing a game he's already finished. What are you playing and how far have you gotten?
Welcome to all our new Patrons. We can pronounce our name anyway we like, and you're going to regret supporting us after this one. Listen to Noel's special episode and then let's convince him to come back on!
We're also getting ready for our 300th episode! And we're going to invite you to tell us all about ourselves. It's not going to be awkward at all, it will be fine. We're still organizing this, so jump into our Discord and let us know what you'll be keen for.
Join us on Monday (NZ time) while Lee does a live reaction on YouTube to the Xbox Bethesda Showcase. And then on Monday night when we record an incredibly special episode!
We're now going to the Xbox Bethesda Fanfest Watch Party AND PAX in Melbourne this year. Want to come meet us? Now is your chance! We may even have some sneaky stickers to give away...
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NuNews is all the Xbox news you need to know about.
If you have to think about it, you've already lost.
Are you cleverer for playing video games? A study thinks games help with intelligence in the youths of today. However, Kyle disagrees. If you're smart, you tend to not waste time on TV, and instead use your noggin to smash demons in the face in DOOM!
Top Gun stuff has come to Microsoft's Flight Simulator, and it brings with it the super-secret SR-71 Darkstar! Now you can travel at Mach 10 in the upper stratosphere while your plane slowly glows all around you. And could this be the new multiplayer experience? Just have someone yelling at you about turning right!
A game dev has come to bat for Xbox Game Pass. He is a massive Game Pass fan as a person who actually uses the service, and completely destroys the narrative that Game pass is bad for the industry. Not like Microsoft has been saying this since 2018...
All this and more, including the charts, in this episode of #NuNews!
We're now going to the Xbox Bethesda Fanfest Watch Party AND PAX in Melbourne this year. Want to come meet us? Now is your chance! We may even have some sneaky stickers to give away...
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Lee now has automation - he presses buttons and things happen.
Is this the beginning of having computers take over the podcast?
We have a question from our community! How exciting! People want to know things about us and make us think. What do you think? Do you have any questions? Join our Discord, or Tweet at us, and we'll do one a week. We promise we'll answer all the questions. Maybe. Let's see if we remember this next podcast!
Twas the night before #backToYourBacklog, and all through the podcast, we played a lot of games. Lee played them all, Simone played some and Kyle played a bit. We're still very confused about Tiny Tina's Attack on Dragon Keep and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Since they are the same game. But with differnet names. And different stories. And maybe different characters. Other than that, it's exactly the same which is why we're so confused.
CyberPunk 2077 is still Kyle's go to game, and if it wasn't for the podcast, he might have finished it by now. But with June so close, it looks like that is going into the backlog... Simone is still a shark, doing shark things, living her best shark life. But now with electric teeth! If that's not an upgrade, then what is.
Are you looking for a soundbar to go with your brand new LG C1 or CX? Lee has bought a nice new shiny 11.1.4 surround sound system and rubs it in. If you like your sound and want to make your gaming experience better, then join our Discord and have us help you! Because at the end of the day, we're all a bunch of geeks.
We're now going to the Xbox Bethesda Fanfest Watch Party AND PAX in Melbourne this year. Want to come meet us? Now is your chance! We may even have some sneaky stickers to give away...
Speaking of stickers - check out our merch!
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Breaking news: June is soon. It rhymes, so you know it's true.
Hey, we don't make the rules.
BackToYourBacklog is kicking off in June, and we're getting ourselves super excited about that. Not sure what that is? Well, we have a handy event's page that will break it down for you.
With E3 going away this year, it's time for the Summer Game Fest. And it seems like this year might actually be the year it takes off. Xbox socials clapped back at Kotaku and it was great to see. Sometimes you just need to put the clickbait back where it belongs. Now we'll wait for them to write a story about how terrible that Twitter ratio was.
No Man's Sky got an update and made its way into the charts, which made Kyle's heart very happy. And Game Pass is getting more games. Just a few games. Not many at all. EA is trying hard to sell itself off. Practically standing at the traffic lights with a sign reading "game publisher for $3.50" at this stage. Who do you want to buy EA, or should they spin off all their studios?
And Ed Fries thinks Game Pass is not a great idea. Comparing it to Spotify which helped the music industry increase by 75% over the last few years. Yet, gaming and music listening are quite different...
We're going to be at the Xbox Fanfest Watch Party and then PAX Melbourne! So, if you're a listener and hoped to meet us, well now if your chance! We may even have some stickers to give away...
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We're going to Fanfest in Melbourne!
Are you going? Will we see you there? Are you excited? Will you get some stickers?
We have a store! Do you want some merch? So far we have stickers. And stickers. And more stickers! Get your merch now.
Lee has played a game every day this past week... Someone needs to tell him to settle down. A few quick games and one broken Twitter later, Lee now sits at 45 games completed. He has no idea what happened. Look at him go, turning into our very own Achievement Hunter!
Simone and Kyle have officially completed the story for Anthem - only 3 years later. We all mourn for what this game could have been. Beware of spoilers! And Simone is still hunting men in Maneater! She now has shiny teeth. We're all very envious.
Kyle is still going through CyberPunk 2077. Nothing quite like taking a game nice and slow and absorbing all the game has to offer. But it frustrates Lee. He just likes to shoot things.
We're going to be at PAX Melbourne! Do you want to get an XboxCast hug? Come up to us and do the floss!
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This is not just the news.
It's the news! The NuNews. Fresh out the news oven.
A very quiet week leads to some interesting discussions. The Stanly Parable devs are disappointed with achievement hunters, who have changed the console date and time to unlock the Super Go Outside achievement. Check out the story on TrueAchievements and let us know what you think.
Xbox Live going down was a massive story last week, but now the engineers behind it have spoken out and have cleared up what really went wrong. Lee thinks this was a bug which wasn't supposed to roll out, while Kyle still blames Fortnite coming to XCloud.
EA Sports is dropping FIFA and becoming EA Sports FC, and FIFA is not bitter at all. Like they are totally cool with it. So cool, in fact, that they put out a statement saying FIFA is THE BEST football experiance. This breakup was completely FIFA's idea, and they are the ones that dropped EA. They just want to let you know that.
And do you want 3 years of Game Pass Ultimate for $1 (if you're new) or at a discount? We have the inside scoop! There's a loophole, which is totally not publisied, on how to do it. If you're confused, we have an amazingly easy walkthrough for you. You can thank us later.
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Welcome to the AkwardCast.
We're bringing Kiwi humor to the world... Awkwardly. HashTag En Zed represent!
Lee has gotten back into The Division 2 because of all the cool new content. Season 9 is here and comes with a bunch of interesting challenges, but still manages to only last a night worth of playing... So, it's back to Jedi: Fallen Order for him. Story Mode has saved the day once again! Beware spoilers for Jedi: Fallen Order.
Simone is back in Stardew Valley! Thanks to the game now being on the Windows Store and part of Xbox Game Pass, it now has achievements. And it picks up your Steam save game, so you don't have to restart. And then she decides to be ultraviolent in ManEater. Because what's better than just munching on heaps of people?
Kyle has been way to social and only managed to play Halo Infinite Multiplayer - and he's figured out how to activate his Season 2 pass! Even better. But has he found a bug with the Double XP Boost? Is anyone else experiencing this? At least we have Last Spartan Standing to help the game along.
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Lee has a big bottom.
Can you hear it? Can you hear the big bottom? Can you?
Maybe we should get better work stories? Because we're now complaining about being misquoted, and builders. Gary, we feel you. Do you feel seen? Also, we do the charts. Not as a joke, But as a service to you. You're welcome. You can thank us by supporting us on Patreon! lol
Things are happening in the charts, but we don't know what or why. But excitement all around! Things are moving, and maybe GTA V will finally be knocked off the charts. Clippy has come to Halo and caused no end of problems. He popped up and told everyone he's here to help shoot. What do you think of Halo's rollout of Season 2 so far? Lee is not convinced.
Our Top Tip of The Week is all about explaining QoS is. Because we're geeks. And we like to help.
And in our biggest story this week - Excel is getting Eve Online integration! Now this is ground breaking! Talk about living in the future. No longer will you need to have spreadsheets in space, but rather spreadsheets on your laptop while you're on the train to work. Kyle gets way too excited about this... Maybe even worth getting back into Eve Online for?
In some exciting news - we're going to be at PAX Melbourne this year! Want to come meet us? Well now you can!
We won't have a booth, but we'll be walking around - all three of us. So come hang out for the weekend and show us your flossing skills.
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Kyle has been giggling in his sleep.
And it could be because of his new laptop...
Kyle gets a quick 1000GS in Bullet Beat, thanks to a cheeky update. So, now it's time to redownload that! Lee is going full on into story mode on Jedi: Fallen Order and Marvel's Gaurdians of the Galaxy. And Simone is eating mans in Maneater! What a strange week for gaming. And of course, the best way to cap a strange week in gaming is by playing Anthem! Pour one out for what could have been a great game...
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We do the charts.
Unironically.
Gears 5 is giving away two free achievements because it's dropping certain modes, and this leads to an interesting thought - is this the right way to do it? Or is there a better way to deal with discontinued achievements? How would you deal with achievements tied to things that stop working? Stupid freaking Rockband and their "check our website" achievement!
You can now get GamePass for 42% off! But only if you're in the US. Not if you're in ANZ. Because we don't get things like that here... Luckily Scotland joins ANZ in being slow when it comes to Xbox. Almost as slow as Lee is when it comes to reading the news stories. There's a rumor that Zenimax Online is building a Mandalorian MMO. And who owns Zenimax? Some small company called Microsoft...
And Skull & Bones - the long-awaited game from Ubisoft - is getting a TV show. Did you know? We didn't. And do we really need another pirate TV show?
In another announcement - we're back on Twitch and YouTube! Woohoo! And we've made the game give away even easier now - subscribe to our YouTube channel and we'll give away these games when we get to 100 subscribers. So, what are you waiting for? Get subscribed!
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When you stop drinking tea, does the Queen unfriend you?
Asking for a friend...
April is finally over! And boy did we play a lot of trash. So much trash. Lee played almost every baby game known to man. But we know someone who played even more baby games than we ever thought existed! The winners this month... drum roll please
- Neomaster with 157,875 GS in one month wins the Touch Some Grass Award for the most gamerscore in one month. Out of The XboxCast, Lee wins with 29,477 GS! His personal best!
- Diabolic Jester wins the Have You Thought About Staying Inside? award for the most steps! He got 408,432 steps in the month of April. Kyle beat the other two slackers with 305,466 steps!
- Neomaster popped 2,425 achievements and takes home the Addicted To The Pop award! With 266 chevos popped this month, Lee beat the other two.
Thanks to everyone who took part! We have some big plans for next year already. And we even had an official competition running with the gamer score plus steps going on. Should we make it official next year? Too late. We already have!
Keep an eye on the website, as we'll be adding all these stats to it at some point. You'll be able to see all the graphs and info your little heart could desire. If there's any other stats you want to know about, tell Simone! She's the keeper of the graphs.
In another announcement - we're back on Twitch and YouTube! Woohoo! And we've made the game give away even easier now - subscribe to our YouTube channel and we'll give away these games when we get to 100 subscribers. So what are you waiting for? Get there and get subscribed!
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Lee deals with auditors. And no one cries.
We call that a win!
Maybe we should turn this podcast into our work stories? Because it seems like both Lee and Kyle have a lot to say on the subject. And Kyle's laptop is about to melt into the center of the earth while recording this podcast. Happy times all around!
The charts continue to be whelming. Not overwhelming, or underwhelming. Just whelming. Just what we expect. Kingdom Hearts 4 is revealed and looks super realistic. Like almost true to life real... Not exactly the direction we expected. Especially when Lee finds the wrong video!
Is Certain Affinity looking to be sold to Microsoft? Or is 343 Industries going to be taken off Halo? Something has to be done as the perception is that Halo is not evolving fast enough. Are you still playing Halo Infinite?
March saw the best month ever for Xbox - selling almost half a million units in one month alone! Great job everyone. And well done to Phil for turning the Xbox ship around in such a massive way. Microsoft has also grown almost all its businesses, so the future is very bright indeed.
And do you remember Riders Republic? We got slightly obsessed with it earlier this year. Well, it's gotten a Season 2! New stuff, new events, new, new, nu! How exciting.
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All four of us, back together again?
Covid-crew go!
Kyle and Simone have been away on holiday while Lee and Paul have gotten the spicy cough. That's our excuse for missing some podcast episodes, and we're sticking to it!
So, to make up for it, we got Paul in to chat about... movies! Movies, TV series, RPG's and somewhere there is a podcast all about our April Achievement Challenge (including some games).
What games did you play for AAC? We played some really bad games. So bad, most of us gave up and went back to CyberPunk! Simone has given XCloud a good shake while on holiday. What did she think and how did it handle? Want to hear us rant about these bad games? Which game wins the One Leaves award this month? How much trash before we just go "we've done enough"? You'll just have to listen to this episode to find out.
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We may even reply...
While the news has gotten noticeably quiet in prep for June, it doesn't stop us from spending an hour ranting about things. The game play charts are not super exciting, Kyle is super close to buying Overwatch, and will Tiny Tina Wonderlands come to Game Pass?
Xbox is having a sale, and we think we've cracked the code for when these things happen. Is Simone right? Do these sales happen on the second month of the season? We'd love to know so we can put it in our calendar! And in the constant search for content, we go through some of the more interesting deals.
Unreal Engine 5 has dropped and looks amazing, but we're a bit dubious of there being only 2 game engines in the world. Hopefully it doesn't come down to Unity VS Unreal... We'd be missing out on so many cool and interesting looks in games. But we can't argue with how amazing UE5 is.
Microsoft has been accused of paying for chip priority. Also known as business common sense. And it's working!
Xbox is sitting as the top selling console for the past few months! Often outpacing the competition by a very healthy margin. Is it too early to say that Xbox is back to the glory days of the 360 - hardware wise at least.
We're still knee deep in the April Achievement Challenge and would love you to join us. We're also doing a step challenge, so if you can't get some alone time with your Xbox, you can at least compete on the physical side!
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Have you been following Lee on Twitter?
Because if so, we apologize!
The April Achievement Challenge is here, and we have been giving it a good run so far. Lee is off to the races and looks like he's trying to take down Neomaster all by himself.
Simone is already sick of playing games, and she hasn't even been playing any. Seems like Kyle is to blame... Moaning about all the baby games he's playing. All these games! And they are all terrible.
Lee gets through 17 games, Kyle gets through 8-ish and Simone, one.
Want to join in on the challenge this month?
Join our #Discord and jump in!
In some good news - Lee has almost 100%'d CyberPunk. Now that's an achievement!
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The podcast is never early, nor is it late.
It arrives exactly when it means to.
The charts aren't remarkably interesting this week... Fortnite removes building-mode and stays the same. GTA V releases a next-gen version and... stays the same... Elden Ring and CyberPunk are slowly dropping off. Looks like we might be stuck in the doldrums after the recent excitement.
Xbox is trying its hand at 'Cloud Native' games again after being burnt by Crackdown 3. But maybe they can focus on it this time and make it great. They certainly have found the right person with Kim Swift! Either way, we watch with interest.
In some late breaking news, and confirming what we've been seeing for the past 3 years, and after confirming it multiple times, it's now been confirmed, yet again, that Game Pass is profitable and good for the industry!
And apparently there's been a Game Pass leak too... A nice big Blizzard game in fact. Could this be a sign of things to come?
And who is Ashley Burch? The name sounds familiar...
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We're the most cultured Xbox podcast around.
Pop cultured!
April brings with it the April Achievement Challenge! Are you ready? We're going to need everyone's help to take down Neomaster! For those that need some remembering, April is the month where we all get as much Gamer Score as possible, we all try get the most achievements and we attempt to take the most steps?
We're also doing a game give away! And you can enter. See, we're kind like that... If you're looking for details on how to enter, it's all on our website right here. Basically, subscribe to our YouTube channel and leave a comment on any one of our videos! We'll be drawing winners on #GameFace so make sure you tune in to see if you've won. We're all rooting for you!
ParchMunk continues and we're sad to see CyberPunk go. It's such a good game and it's been made even better with the next-gen patch. We may have been slightly obsessed... Lee has even managed to put in over 80 hours! Now that's dedication. Kyle can't stop buying clothes and guns and taking every screenshot known to man. Simone is sick of trying to rescue Little Sisters in BioShock, and finding some of the challenges, well, challenging...
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How would you smuggle beer into a cricket game?
Do you go the dig a hole and bury it, or wearing a high-vis and clipboard route?
We have a brand-new website, which we're super proud of. You should totally check it out! And the April Achievement Challenge is coming up too... So many new and exciting things, we can hardly stay on topic. Now on with the news!
We go through all the indie games announced at GDC including a fantastic wrestling game, which looks right up our alley. Party, turn based RPG where you fight the greats - Stone Cold the Giant, Andre the Steve, and even Hogan's Hulk! So many wrestling names and people who look vaguely familiar. And Floppy Knights - which contains a sentence we never thought we'd ever say out loud in public...
An amazing Unity demo came out that blew us away in terms of graphics and gets us talking about the uncanny valley. How real can games really get? And do we want them to be that real? The fluffy Xbox controllers cause another existential crisis for Lee. Kyle loves them, but Lee just can't. Where do you sit? And speaking of controllers, there's some nice new ones from 8BitDo. All very pastel and calming.
There's a bunch of new games that you should be excited about! We would list them, but then you wouldn't need to listen to the podcast...
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Are you ready for the unpeeling of Project Banana?
Because it's here and it's live and we're way too excited!
Thats right, #ProjectBanana has launched, and you can see it in all its glory right now! Click the link and check out what we have been hard at work on. Then jump into our Discord and share all your thoughts! We're super excited and super proud of what we built, and now we're going to build it with your input. So, we really want feedback - the good, bad, and ugly.
Welcome to our brand-new home on the internet!
ParchMunk is in the home stretch now. Have you played all the punk games? Have you gotten as far, or even finished, CyberPunk? Or have you been a real punk and not listened to us at all? Either way, we have a lot to say.
We're loving this months event, but that's no excuse to not talk about the very next one we have planned. It's back, and better than ever! We have a few days before the great April Achievement Challenge kicks off. Are you prepared? Have you been planning? We're going to need everyone to help us beat Neomaster (who just so happens to be the Game Score king in ANZ!).
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Maybe we should start a Supernatural Podcast? And spend every episode talking about our better work stories.
Guardians of the Galaxy jumps over two hundred places to come smashing into the Game Play Chart! Who would have thought that to get people to play your game you should add it to Game Pass? Not like there's almost 30 million subscribers...
Do you remember Skull & Bones? Well, apparently it's still real. And Ubisoft is asking for Insiders to help test the game out. Who would have thought..?
Gotham Knights gets a release date and Kyle is not excited about it at all, which is completely opposite to Lee. Talk about a role reversal!
System Shock 3 is officially dead. And that's sad. You should feel sad. Even if you've never heard about it. Feel sad with us.
And did you hear the story about someone making the horse a king in Crusader Kings? Because you can read all about it here! Beware, it's long... And here is a summary for those of us who are short on time.
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ParchMunk continues, leading us to some amazing stories.
From Little Sisters getting unstuck to #BobsUp!
We're sticking it to the man, and podcasting pant-less! And then getting way to involved into WWE - all thanks to Lee's now famous co-worker. Do you know the difference between Goldberg and Goldust? Kyle thought he did, and then it turns out he didn't really...
Did you know that apparently Simone was voted most punk? In what world does that make sense! And Lee also single handedly started the punk revolution. Pulling it back to games, Kyle and Lee are deep into CyberPunk 2077 and finding some amazing side jobs. Killing flamingos, counseling cars with daddy issues, and waking up in a bathtub in the nude...
We hope you're enjoying #ParchMunk and getting into your punk game of choice. Let us know in our Discord what game you're playing and share your fun and exciting stories with us!
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We're out here in the community, helping everyone. By reading the news to you!
Lee has just realised he loves saying "wow". Channeling his inner Owen Willson maybe? If you notice him say it, hit him up on Twitter!
Halo looks like it's in a bit of trouble - the multiplayer lead designer has left, and co-op has been delayed. Add to the fact that no one is impressed with what is coming in Season 2, and it paints a really bad picture. Are you as bullish on Halo as Kyle, or do you agree with Lee?
Turtle Beach has a new headset which looks really good, but the naming is not great... Other than that, it's got some great features and we wouldn't say no if we got them for free! And 8BitDo has a really nice-looking controller that we're eager to get our hands on. This causes us to go over some of their other controllers and find an amazing one for xCloud!
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We've decided this month is Punk Month.
Also known as #ParchMunk!
CyberPunk is our game of choice this month and we have some thoughts... We're going to try keep it as spoiler free as possible, so that if you're playing through, you still have some surprises. Now, let's dive in - from what type of characters we're playing, to what we think of the graphics and game play. And who would have thought it's such a divisive take! Who loves the game and who is not impressed?
And Simone, being a punk herself, is sticking it to the man and not joining us with CyberPunk at all! She's deiced to play through Bioshock. We can't exactly blame her, as it's still punky. And it's also a great game!
We even have a list of games that can be punk. So, you can join in. No excuses!
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It's the news! But with Gary!
And boy, is it the news.
Gary comes to us to help pad out ten news stories into 3 hours. And we think he did a great job! Three hours on the dot.
The charts are disappointing, new games were revealed at The Game Awards (which we're finally getting around to covering), Twitch streaming comes to the Xbox guide - but with so many caveats - and Bethesda is working on a new-new IP. These are just some of the stories we cover in this episode, all while learning more about Gary.
To help everyone with #ParchMunk, we go over 10 unique 'punk' style games that you could play instead. And to help out even further, we have an Excel spreadsheet in our Discord with ALL the 'punk' games. Apparently, Fallout is AtomPunk. Who knew!
Did you know that Gary moved to New Zealand without underpants? He made the right decision to pack his Xbox instead. Now that is dedication.
If you want to find out more about Gary, he can be found on Twitter, Twitch, and Xbox under his many different names.
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FriendlyFeb is officially over.
So how did it go? Are we still feeling friendly?
We've played too many squishy and lovable games. So many, in fact, that we needed to go back to something with more... action! March is now #ParchMunk. And as crazy at that sounds, it means we're all playing CyberPunk or 'punky' games during March! Time to dive into Night City for the month, in what is going to be known as the hardest left turn in gaming history!
From Pupperazzi to CyberPunk, at least we keep things interesting... Check out our Discord if you're looking for a 'punky' game to play during March.
Kyle loved The Pedestrian, while Lee didn't, and Simone remains enamored with Riders Republic. Then we all decided to play Sea of Thieves Areana! Because that's friendly right? And as expected, it did not go very well. So Lee went back to The Division 2...
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We're about to catch up on all the news for the year so far.
Luckily nothing major has happened, right?
CyberPunk2077 is back in the top charts after its next-gen patch surprised dropped, which has led us to declare March as #CyberMarch. In our first ever unofficial March event, we're going to undo all the good of #FriendlyFeb by playing through CyberPunk! Join us, share screenshots, or just listen along to our adventures.
While it seems like there has been one massive news story, we do our best to ignore it and instead spend all our time covering Ubisoft. You think we're joking? About 65% of this podcast is just Ubisoft news. Ubisoft+ is coming to Game Pass, and we break down how exciting that is.
And in smaller news, Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard. Nothing major... We have some theories on why Xbox has stated Call of Duty is going to remain multiplat. And it's sure to have PlayStation scrambling a bit.
There's even some new Star Wars games coming!
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Rider's Republic has us in its firm grips.
And we're on the downhill track!
It's coming up to our last week of #FriendlyFeb and for some reason, Kyle and Lee seem to be struggling. Is that a sneaky match of Halo Infinite we see? No, no! Of course not. We're keeping it super friendly! So, we're just sticking to downhill racing for now. Lee gets absorbed into this game and is treating it like Forza, so thats a good thing?
Who else is playing Rider's Republic with us?
March is almost here and we have a very special event planned for you guys! We're calling it #CyberMarch and we're going to be playing through #CyberPunk. Join us as we all play this game now the next-gen patch is here.
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FriendlyFeb has introduced us to an amazing game.
It's Sunset Overdrive, extreme sports, chaos, and fun all rolled into one!
We may as well have named this podcast "The Rider's Republic Review"! It absorbed Kyle and Simone all week, to the point of even taking our focus off the other games we intended to play. Do you like chaos? Do you like feeling like you're not in control? Do you like this feeling while falling down a mountain? Then you'd love this game!
Just wave your hands in the air like you just don't care!
Also, to celebrate CyberPunk's next-gen patch, we'll be doing #CyberMarch! Listen out for all the details on the next episode. Or jump into #Discord for more deets. Some of us cough Scard cough have started it already... Come join us! And tell us what you've played for #FriendlyFeb.
Oh, and we even have an exciting announcement coming this week for our Patrons!
Something about bananas?
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Our first week of #FriendlyFeb is done.
So, what have we played? And why is Lee trying to play every game known to man?
Week one brings with it some very interesting games, as we try to avoid shooting people in the face. From taking photos of dogs, to unpacking your life and running a zoo - this February is shaping up to be our friendliest months ever. How good is The Artful Escape really? Is Unpacking worth taking it out the box? And what games are in store for us in week 2?
Simone spins her wheel and answers all this, and more, in this episode of #GameFace!
And in a twist no one saw coming, Lee has gone on a very friendly rampage and played just about every non-shooty game out there already!
Don't forget we have a #Discord where we chat about everything from new games, to achievements to setting up the perfect music listening room. Jump in and tell us what game has you hooked for #FriendlyFeb.
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FriendlyFeb kicks off!
What friendly game are you going to play?
Join Kyle and Simone as they go through a list of games they plan on playing for #FriendlyFeb! If you're not sure what #FriendlyFeb, then read on. #FriendlyFeb is our February event where you challenge yourself to play non-violent games. Simulators, driving games, anything where you don't hurt a digital fly.
Join our #Discord! Tell us all about the games you're planning on playing!
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What's going on with The XboxCast?
Why all the bananas? And where are my weekly episodes anyways?
In this very brief rundown, we go over where we currently at, what's coming this year, and just to remind you we're still here.
We have grandiose things planned this year. So don't fret young ones - we'll be back from holiday before you know it.
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What a roller coaster of a year!
We did 69 episodes in one year, met new friends, got a new logo and much, much more. But now it's time to wrap it up and go on holiday!
This year we've tightened up the award categories, narrowing it down to ten. And even planned ahead with our listeners' choice awards.
Want to find out what game was the biggest time sink? Or even which one was the best looking? Well, look no further. We have our subjective answers to all your questions and more.
We'd like to extend a big heartfelt thank you to every single one of you - from the patrons to the listeners to even the casual followers on Twitter. We appreciate each and every one of you guys!
We hope you found joy in what we created this year and you'll be as excited for even bigger things to come.
Next year is going to be bananas!
From the whole team at The XboxCast - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Let's take a look back on the year that was.
With some very special guests to help out.
What could go wrong with a 6-person podcast?
Joined by our friends from Hall of Gamers, we go over each month in what is arguably one of the best years for Xbox. We go over stories of interest, product launches, Game Pass additions - anything that really caught our eye. At almost 3 hours long, we have a lot to cover!
And we even argue about how to pronounce Forza...
Special thanks to our incredibly special guests - Hall of Gamers!
Be sure to follow them on Twitter and everywhere else. (They did say where you could find each of them, but that went off the rails pretty quickly...)
Tune in next week for our last episode of the year! It's going to be the annual Game of the Year one, so you definitely don't want to miss out. We'll be live streaming on Twitch and YouTube!
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It's our very last #GameFace! episode for the year!
Just FYI.
Lee had to resort to desperate measures to get his guests to leave... Like cucumber beer!
At least that's his excuse for why he's over podcasting as we slide into Christmas.
For some reason we've all signed up for the Twelve Days of Christmas that True Achievement's is running. And this causes us to jump into some very different games. For instance, Kyle dives back into Doom 93! Great music, great level design, great to be back in the Nineties! There is some Tomb Raider single player multiplayer action in search of an achievement. And Exo One could have been amazing, but it just lets you down...
Lee plays Gang Beasts, which is shooting up his list to his most favourite game ever. Watch out Life is Strange! His daughter is beating him at his own game... We're so proud! We're going to have to do a community night sometime! Did you know that Lee caused havock in his younger years? He would hack all the shop computers on the fly! Using BASIC too!
He's also selling us on Hades... It does sound amazing.
All while Simone stumbles into being a stone cold killer...
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A hostile planet here, a hostile planet there.
Shake it all around and there's a hostile planet everywhere!
This is our last #NuNews for the year, so let's try end on a high note! In a totally expected move, Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5 has stormed onto the top two spots! Finally, we have something new to say about the charts. Lee does not like Gang Beasts, but you'll have to listen to the next #GameFace! to find out why... FIFA 22 and FIFA 22 are in the charts. No idea which one is which, but it's a very sneaky move by EA.
Achievements are back as a talking point. Seems everyone is hanging out for the Achievement 2.0 upgrade which Microsoft has rumbled about for years. Do you think it will ever come? Who knows at this stage. Amazon is rumored to make a Mass Effect series and Kyle doesn't believe this will be any good. Much hand wringing occurs, although Lee is pretty confident it could be interesting at least. Talk about a role reversal!
Serious Sam 4 gets shadow dropped on Game Pass, which reminds us that games have come out for Game Pass. In fact, all the games have come out for Game Pass. At this stage, if you finish all the games on Game Pass, you get a medal. And with the news that the Xbox Series S being the top selling console for Black Friday, it seems the world is waking up to the value of Series S + Game Pass.
How does the last New & Noteworthy Games land for this year? We start off strong, have a Halo rant, look at some interestng looking games, and then end with a bit of a wet blanket. To say Lee was not impressed is an understatement.
You can now vote for our #GameAwards! We want to hear from you!
For all the info - CLICK HERE! But if you want to jump straight into voting - CLICK HERE! Remember, these are games you've played this year, not necessarily games that have come out this year.
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Welcome to The Xboxcast.
Also known as The Angry Englishman podcast.
Simone played games? Simone played all the games? Simone played every game?
Normally this is Lee's job! We have GTASC to thank for this.
Simone shoots some hive, finds Xur (and doesn't find him very attractive) and gets worried that her ship is not very pretty. All to get an achievement! Which she did.
And then she climbed into a truck and drove it off a cliff.
Lee is stuck in Mexico racing cars, which we pretty much expected. He finds that he can only be average at this game. No professional racing car driver here... In a twist, Lee is the one taking all the in-game photos this week!
Kyle has gotten stuck into Exo One, which has launched day and date into Game Pass. And now Lee is dubious of Kyle's gaming abilities... Will he be able to 100% this game? We wait and see.
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Lee had a life this weekend. Who would have thought?
Xbox is still celebrating #Xbox20 and we're getting so much behind the scenes stuff! It's every Xbox nerd's dream. Xbox surely has left its mark on history, and this gen is just getting started to. Talk about excitement!
We go over all the reasons you don't want a PlayStation this Christmas, all the cool new games coming to Xbox Game Pass and Seagate’s shiny new 8 terabyte Game Drive. It even has lights! Who doesn't like lights? If you want something big and green to store your games on, this is for you.
In some exciting news, Xbox is looking at rejigging the achievement systems! What do you hope to see in Achievements 2.0?
This week, all the games are in the noteworthy column! So, every game should be quite exciting. We hope... Kyle is really excited about Before We Leave. It looks like a cool, cozy city builder. Lee sees some paths. And it’s on Xbox Game Pass! Even better. Looks like we found our post-Christmas dinner game!
Our Game of the Year Special is fast approaching, and like last year, we're going to include you, dear listener! Keep an ear out for how we do nominations, voting and some end of the year surprises on our Twitter.
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Lee doesn't drink chochy milks, and to be honest you can tell.
It explains so much!
Xbox is now officially 20 years old, so let's take a bit of a look back. 20 years! Can you believe it? Just look up some of the #Xbox20 hashtags on Twitter and get all the warm fuzzies. From lifelong friendships, to pioneering live services, Xbox has been instrumental in the gaming world.
We go over our best features, surprise features, missing features, and feature features!
And we've even roped in our Patrons to get their thoughts. What does the community think?
We're hanging onto GTSAC, making it into week 2 where we think we may bomb out...
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Because who doesn't like blue aliens?
Especially when they are warm and not cold.
Podcasting on a Saturday means we have all the news. Every single piece ever written. In the world! So, strap yourself in and let's dive into the news of the week.
Xbox has turned 20 this week, and there is a lot of exciting news coming out. From a docu-series to a sneaky Halo launch, it was a great celebration of everything Xbox. And we now have the last Backwards Compat drop with Xbox adding 76 games to the program. We're super excited to see Max Payne make the grade!
GTA Remastered and COD Vanguard have landed with a thud. From broken game modes, invisible bridges and way too much rain, these games aren't exactly polished... Forza Horizon 5 has rocketed into the charts as the ultimate dopamine factory.
We rant slightly about The Game Awards. But then again, who isn't? Can you believe Forza Horizon 5 didn't make the GotY cut?
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What games do you sprinkle on your breakfast?
This is officially our 60th episode this year! If we had known, we might have planned something. But we didn't so we didn't.
We're trying to take part in GTASC this week - and, spoiler alert, it's not going so well. We have to get achievements and keep up with some very dedicated people. Will we survive the week? Will we make it to week 2? Why are we stressing ourselves out?
Simone and Kyle have finally started Halo 5, and are absolutely loving it so far. Jumping out a plane and shooting the enemies - it makes you feel way too cool. It reminds us a lot of the first mission of Gears 5. And we all know what a disappointment that turned out to be...
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Lee is Jeremy Clarkson and this is The XboxCast!
We're starting to think about our Games of the Year, and that means you need to think of it too. Check out our Patreon for last year's categories to make sure you're prepared. Want to discuss your thoughts? Jump into our Discord and tell us all your games of the year!
Forza Horizon 5 is taking the charts by storm, and keep in mind this is a day after properly released. As of recording it was sitting on 2 million players. As of publishing - 7 million! That is absolutely incredible. Halo is celebrating 20 years with new cosmetics in the Master Chief Collection, including an Xbox on your back and even Clippy watching you.
Mass Effect has a new poster and the hype is real! Why can't we get Mass Effect now? Waiting is hard... I want to put this poster up in my room.
Kyle and Lee get sidetracked talking about these remasters and re-imaginings. The things we really want it to play the games how we remembered them. Not how they actually were. Bring the games into the modern age, new graphics engines, updated controls - that's what we really want.
Forza Horizon 5 is leading the charge on new games coming out this week, sucking all the air out the room for the other releases. Doesn't stop us from finding a few other really pretty games to get distracted with.
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It's only taken halfway through November to get to this point.
Witcherween has now officially concluded.
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All through October, we were playing through The Witcher 3, and seeing how far we can get in a month. Since it is a game about monsters, so it totally counts for Halloween and #TerrorTober. And you can't change our mind about this!
So how far did we get? What did we think? What was our favourite quest? And why did Lee start a different game?
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As chaotic as things get, we're here to sort it all out.
Well maybe not.
Brackets Windows enters the Gaming Charts under the guise of Age of Empires. But doesn't hold much other excitement apart from the fact that Cities: Skylines is a city builder. Kyle has found one of you has played Fallout 76 for over 8,000 hours. Do you need someone to talk to? We're here to help...
We're still chatting about The Witcher and even celebrating the first games 14th birthday. Did you know Geralt can't jump in the first game? Microsoft release their earnings for the past 3 months and it's quite a reasonable jump. Hardware sales are up 166%! Not too shabby for a console thats not available and apparently has no games.
LG have decided to lock their latest features behind the bigger sizes, and we don't see this working out for them at all. Now Lee's TV tells him how long he's been playing for. That's only slightly annoying...
For new games, Unpacked ticks Kyle's box while Call of Duty confuses us all. Why is it coming out now? When can we get Halo? If you have the Ultimate Edition - you can even jump into Forza Horizon 5! But we doubt this is news to you. You're probably already playing. In which case, tell us how it is! Other new games aren't really interesting, but that doesn't stop us from covering them anyways. Lee notices that everything coming to Game Pass are the most interesting games this week.
Shout out to our Head of Media - Matty - for the new lower thirds! Check it out on YouTube or Twitch and tell us what you think. And don't forget to join our Discord!
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Witcherween continues, and drives Kyle a little mad it seems...
We're getting fancy with these voice overs! What do you think? Do you want to be famous too? Because now you can. Just jump into our #Discord and tell us.
Because we can't stay on topic, we get completely distracted with the new Halo Infinite trailer, Forza Horizon 5 and even Age of Empires 4. And even Craig has a beard now! Can you tell we're excited? Because we might be...
Simone has a lovely picnic with Keira where all they do is look at the stars. Completely different to Kyle and Lee's experience. And then she wields a dwarven axe, which Lee thinks is sacrilege.
Lee sat down quietly and just finished the main story.
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You haven't lived until you've been double Gary'd!
Are you taking part in GTASC? Because we are. And our aim is to make it to past week 5... Hold thumbs that we actually manage to make it!
Back4Blood is still toping the charts, and we can't believe it. Where did Call of Duty go? But let's leave the excitement there as nothing much else changes. Rather, how awesome is it that Sea of Thieves now has 25 million players? Thats worth getting excited about for realsies.
Bungie has upset people when it comes to Destiny. Again... Seems like it's that time of year.
The idea of game cartridges comes up again, and we think we have the best idea when it comes to these add-in cards! Aren't we really clever? It would be perfect for the Series S after all.
Are you getting hyped for #HaloInfinite? Kyle couldn't get any more excited. Lee is not excited at all. We may need someone to balance us out...
There are a ton of new fishing games this week. So time to catch some carp, or bass, or something that swims. And get your strategy fix on with the release of Age of Empires IV. It's here and it's real! Can you believe it?
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In witch-case... Spoilers ahead for #Witcherween!
Kyle continues to battle Windows 11 and audio issues, so please excuse us. In the meantime, lets dive headfirst into The Witcher, spoilers and all. How far have we gotten, what quests are standing out to us and everything in-between.
Kyle and Lee like horses, while Simone punches trees. It's been quite the journey.
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For a brief period of time, we had a shimmer of hope...
And then, nothing.
Back4Blood has come for Call of Duty as it takes the top spot on the charts! Things have changed and the top game has been dethroned. We truly are living in some exciting times.
Dragon Age 4 is only coming to next-gen systems, and not on Xbox One. How will this change the game, and will it even ever come out? We ask you because we don't know.
Kyle tests Dolby Vision an gives a brief review and ends up turning it off. For some reason it forces it on in all games even games that should be in normal HDR10. This leads to games looking red... How annoying. Minecraft gets a bunch of new and exciting updates! There is so much Minecraft news, Lee enlists his daughter to be our Minecraft correspondent.
And it looks like Apple Music is coming to Xbox! All of us Apple Music subscribers can now celebrate.
Another week, another bunch of not so exciting games coming out. So many new games that are retro-inspired. We're sure someone out there is excited.
Lee has laid down the challenge - for everyone who wants a newsletter that is!
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This is the monster news episode you've been waiting for...
Now with a small #Witcherween update.
There's almost too much news to keep up with. But it means we have a lot to say...
So, in starters - Edge is now on Xbox, but why would you want it? Apart of course, playing Stadia on your Xbox. Kyle, Lee and Simone were guests on Hall of Gamers, so check them out, where you can listen to us talk nonsense for 3 hours. Microsoft & Blizzard are working on a special edition Xbox Series X, with looks amazing but not functional at all. We don't see this getting wife-approval. Not when she's an interior designer. All this and more in this 3-hour news re-cap of doom!
Please excuse the audio for Kyle - we blame Windows 11...
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Our new logo launched! How do we look?
And this is not even our final form.
Kyle has been tweeting cryptic tweet in the lead up to the logo launch. Did you get any?
Or were you like Lee and just gave up? Luckily for you Kyle explains it all. Now you can feel smart too.
Lee and Kyle were guests on the Magic Casts podcast! You should check it out and see how serious we can be when we need to be.
Witcherween: Use the hashtag on Twitter to tell us all about it!
We dive into our thoughts about Geralt, the game, the side quests and all the dumb things we've done. Apparently, Roach is chonk - like a corgi. Poor horse! At least the teeth are very well rendered.
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Witcherween has begun!
And we have a very special reveal on our YouTube! You may want to check it out.
No Man's Sky continues to absorb Kyle and Simone's life. It runs beautifully on the Series X and is on Game Pass. You have no excuse now. Simone found a broken ship and the way you fix it is really ingenious. It got Lee excited enough to jump back in. Sometimes you have to throw ferrets at things to get it working.
Lee tries out Splitgate and finds it just OK. But then he tries out the Halo Infinite Beta and also just finds it OK. We're beginning to think it takes a lot to impress Lee these days. Yet Wreckfest manages to make the list... So strange.
Kyle is still on Scarlet Nexus and can't gush enough about it. For all your JPRG needs, you have to try it out!
Witcherween: Use the hashtag on Twitter to tell us all about it.
Share those screenshots, share those stories and let's all slay monsters together.
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Yarr! T'was talk like a pirate day the other day.
And we missed it, so now we're celebrating. Late!
Do you remember SkiFree? Because apparently Lee doesn't. It's now time to take his gamer card off of him.
Golf With Your Friends causes Kyle to cry, but still manages to have fun with Simone. Looks like there's an achievement hunting streak happening. Even Lee is getting in on it with Forza Horizon 3. He's mopping up the cheevos in that like a pro!
Simone and Kyle are still going through No Mans Sky. And getting slightly addicted...
Don't forget - our next event is #Witcherween, kicking off October 1st in place of #terrorTober! And use the hashtag on Twitter to tell us all about it. Share those screenshots, share those stories and let's all slay monsters together.
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It's the news that you care that we care about. If that's confusing, it's your fault.
And because of it, Lee is peaking duck.
Lee's circle light turned up, so he's ready to start his makeup channel. Let's all support his new hobby! It's going to be lit. Or what about making up his cat? It will probably be better to watch TBH.
The Xbox chart is frustratingly static over the past few weeks. So we're tempted to ignore it until things change! You can now stream your Xbox to your phone, tablet and PC via the Xbox app. Even when you're outside the country! With acquisition rumors swirling, we're thinking of a world where Xbox is the DC box to the competitions Marvel. What a world it would be. Would you pick up a different console because of it?
Kyle as a great idea to bring game cartridges back. What do you think - next gen game changer or flop? Because we think it's great!
Diablo II Remastered headlines this week's releases, which we're a bit scared about. Too many hours of our lives were spent in the original, so this remaster has the potential to turn #GameFace! into #DiabloFace. We're staying away for you! The Plane Effect and Sable also pique our interest. Which game has you excited? Join our Discord and tell us!
Don't forget - our next event is #Witcherween, kicking off October 1st in place of #terrorTober! And use the hashtag on Twitter to tell us all about it. Share those screenshots, share those stories and let's all slay monsters together.
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There's a lot of excitement around our melted brains...
Lee is looking a lot younger, but you'll just have to believe us. Now we all need to get him to do a studio tour and show off his setup.
Even though we haven't been playing much, we still manage to chat for an hour. Star Wars Battlefront II seems to be overrun with cheaters. Or maybe we're just bad. Lee's been obsessed with Unity to the point where he's purchased a Playstation! We must now shun him! Shun the non-believer! Shunnnnn.
Don't forget that October is Witcherween! Join us in playing The Witcher 3 during the month of October and join our Discord to discuss. Its like a book club but with a game. And a good game. And a game we should all play.
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Put on your smoking jacket and retire to the drawing room.
It's time for this week's Xbox news!
The game play charts make us depressed as nothing chances, but No Man's Sky pops in again, joining NBA2K22. Seems a bit cheeky to have the same game in the list twice... EB Games has no Aqua Shift Controllers anymore, meaning Lee can't get a new controller. Apparently deliveries have stopped. Just stopped. But in more fun news, the Elite Series 2 has RGB in the LED light! What a great Easter egg to find.
And this week, we look really forward to SkateBird! Because who doesn't want to be a bird on a skateboard?
And don't forget - our next event is #Witcherween, kicking off October 1st in place of #terrorTober! Join us now.
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Lee cleans up pretty well. You'll just have to believe us.
And Simone responds by trying to burn the house down.
So many games were played this week, we almost needed a spreadsheet. Almost, but not quite.
There's a fridge that demands some attention and kills people when you stop looking at it. It's a bit extra, but don't tell the fridge. It might freak out and kill us all. Luckily Simone is here to save us.
After a good ole assassination, nothing goes down quite as well as lighting up your pipe and having a relaxing smoke. You are in Paris after all, so it's just what's done. Assassin's Creed's story confuses us to say the least.
In some exciting news, Kyle and Simone start No Man's Sky and battle to get multiplayer working. The caveat is that they're playing on PermaDeath mode... These are going to some great on-going adventures! Join us as we explore the galaxy.
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So many new games, and one will even excite Lee...
Rainbow Six Siege is dropping out of the top 10, in what is probably the biggest shake up this week in the charts. Craftopia gets a raving review from Kingsman saying "you smash rocks". Valhalla is getting a short sword, and we wonder how historically accurate that is. The news has been weird this week... Can you tell?
And then this week Xbox execs had to clarify again that Starfield, Elder Scrolls 6, and all future Bethesda games are going to be Xbox exclusive, after a quote was taken out of context. Also there are rumours of a big acquisition coming at the end of September... Could it be 2K or Rockstar? What do you think?
This week in Lee explains things - Kyle gets a lesson in why rally car drivers have a passenger yelling out instructions during the race.
And don't forget - our next event is #terrorTober, but this month we're all playing The Witcher 3 together. Start looking out for the sales now... And also, give us a name for this event! Because we can't come up with everything...
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Goodbye August, and goodbye to #back2YourBacklog2021.
Do you know how the Sea of Thieves Emissary stuff works? Because we didn't. And now we do! So lucky for you we're here to explain stuff and hopefully help you. Also, play Sea of Thieves! There's so much content and so much to do. It's become a game you can't just leave.
Lee dives into Gang Beasts and gets completely confused. And then gets all confused again in ClusterTruck. And then confused in general. I think he'll just be confused from now.
We also come up with a brand new game genre. Thanks guys, please send all royalties to us on Patreon.
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A bit of a different NuNews this week as we still struggle with how to how to say plaid...
Is Game Pass the death of the pre-order?
China is restricting gaming to 3 hours a week, which causes us to wonder a few things. What do you think about it? Destiny 2 should have a "I am back after 6 months" mode where it takes you through a mini-tutorial. Fallout is getting a TV show from the makers of Westworld.
As we said, it's a bit of a strange week this week.
Xbox is taking break from the heavy hitters this week by releasing a ton of indie games. From Song of Iron (which we love) to Lake (which we love). It's an indie-fest!
And don't forget - our next event is #terrorTober, but this month we're all playing The Witcher 3 together. Start looking out for the sales now... And also, give us a name for this event! Because we can't come up with everything...
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Quake is now on Xbox! With 4K, up to 120 FPS, and Nine Inch Nails in tow.
And it's on GamePass! Why aren't you playing it right now?
The Ascent, Quake 2 and 3, Scarlet Nexus, Sea of Thieves, Control, Gears 5: Hivebusters... Its Game-agedon! From getting close to wrapping up #back2YourBacklog, to getting distracted with chest high walls, we have a massive GameFace! for you.
And for everyone who doesn't have the memo yet - this year's October is now WitchTober! Or OctWitcher 3. Or... Actually, we don't have a name for it yet. BUT! It mean's everyone is going to play The Witcher 3 in October! Like our very own game-book club. Make sure you're getting ready for that...
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How do you say plaid?
Kyle says play-d and Lee says pla-d...
Xbox took over Gamescom before the opening night and left everyone thoroughly unimpressed. Even the Gamescom schedule is bad... Aaron Greenburg did warn us not be to impressed, and it seems even he overstated how unexciting it was. For starters where was the release date for Halo Infinite? Then we just saw games we knew about with Forza Horizon 5 being the standout of the show.
Quake is now out on Xbox and yes, you should be playing it. Jump into Quake. Start up Quake. Love Quake!
Amongst all this, other news did happen. You'll just have to listen to find out about it!
Don't forget that this year for #terrorTober we're playing The Witcher 3! We mention it because #back2YourBacklog is wrapping up, and we like to stay relevant.
We have a new format for our new games. What do you think? Feedback is appreciated. And you can email us all your feedback at hello@thexbocast.co.nz. That's also new! Wooo!
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Forget 4K. Throw 8K in the bin.
Because we're better than 12K!
We're still neck deep in #back2YourBacklog. And that means we're spending all our gaming hours on one particular game. Well, most of us... Guess who isn't following the rules again...
Lee makes a good case for why The Ascent is a GOTY contender, and finds out why running towards enemies is not a good strategy for a long life.
Simone is still keeping everything under Control, but also noticed how the game doesn't follow it's own rules at times. And who would have guessed that turning a light on and off would magic you into all the special rooms!
Kyle is still enamored with Scarlet Nexus. Seriously! Buy this game if you're a Final Fantasy fan. Or an anime fan. Or an action game fan. Just buy it and play it and love it!
And we also have some other games that have distracted us this week... As per normal. At this stage, you should know that we just like the shiny...
And for everyone who doesn't have the memo yet - this year's October is now WitchTober! Or OctWitcher 3. Or... Actually, we don't have a name for it yet. BUT! It mean's everyone is going to play The Witcher 3 in October! Like our very own game-book club. Make sure you're getting ready for that...
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Simone joins us to brighten up NuNews!
SplitGate is Halo meets Portal and comes with its own music. And it's free! Hopefully it knocks Fortnight off the list... But maybe were getting too hopeful. We also have the best strategy for being awesome at Halo! Just spend 1400 hours in SplitGate. The Ascent drops down the gameplay list, yet no one has completed it. Did you know that if you sign up for Crunchyroll, you get 3 months worth of Game Pass Ultimate! Anime and games. It's a match made in heaven.
We have a new format for our new games. What do you think? Feedback is appreciated. And you can email us all your feedback at hello@thexbocast.co.nz. That's also new! Wooo!
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It's officially August!
And that means we're diving back into our backlog yet again for the second time this year.
Tweet at us with the #back2YourBacklog and #back2YourBacklog2021 hashtags to tell us what you've been playing.
Lee jumps into The Ascent, Simone regains Control and Kyle gets absorbed into Scarlet Nexus.
What do we think of these games, how far have we gotten in the first few days, and just some general life chat. Kylo is back to rap about games, yo!
Did you know that Lee follows Fred Durst on Instagram? Because that sounds like something the world needs to know about.
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So much news! All the news.
This is what happens when we skip a week of news...
A new Bioshock is getting made, and we are shook!
PUBG is getting a Netflix animated serious, and our first question is why. FIFA goes crazy and asks for $40 more for all the running around, yet PES is going free-to-play. Could this be the year FIFIA gets toppled as the go-to football game? We ask these questions as if we know the answers...
Outriders gets buffed. Always buff, never nerf! That's something we can totally get behind. You really want to grab a gun and feel awesome and not worry too much.
Valhalla gets patched with an update of 31 gigs... Are they adding extra fluff to the lion cloth? We have no idea... But you now get a one-handed sword.
And we're doing another quick-fire round of the new games. Let us know if you like it like this, or if you want us to go a bit slower.
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Play the music and we all go home to play games.
Games are the order of the day - monkey simulator, farming simulator, sailing simulator... It is a simulation-fest this week. Sea of Thieves now has mermaids. Evil mermaids... Ones that want to kill you! And the seasons in Sea of Thieves really breaks the immersion. Bad move there Rare.
Rocket League and beers is always a wining combo for a locked down Saturday night.
Simone plays as a monkey and finds out climbing is not that easy. And watching friends when choking is pretty traumatic when you don't know how to help. But monkey's will monkey.
Lee gets stuck into Farming Simulator and releases his inner hick. He even streamed it! Make sure you catch the VOD on Twitch before it's gone forever.
Are you ready for our #back2YourBacklog challenge in August? It's almost here... Details on our Patreon Page!
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It's a Patron Update Episode!
What have we been working on (and playing)? You'll have to listen to find out.
Simone has a long list of games, Lee has a short list, Kyle doesn't have a list. What is a list even? Chaos Squad in Sunset OverDrive has been the mission for at least two weeks now. We managed to get some listeners involved in our gaming session. Let us know if you enjoyed playing with us, and if we should do it again!
Lee is living his dream in FIFA! Being bought and sold left, right and center. From Everton to Man U, who knows where he's going to go next?
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Holding hands and skipping through news, like we always do!
Can you be embarrassed and jealous at the same time for the same thing? We don't know but, Lee takes us on an adventure of his cooking adventures.
Farming Simulator '19 is now THE game to play. DeeJayHerro has spent all weekend playing it, and it may even cause Lee to jump in. Will you play?
Robocop now has his own very video game. And by own video game, we mean it has been announced. The stuff in the 90s doesn't count. So don't come at us with facts.
Ray Tracing is now being charged for... Who would have though that EA would do this? Because we totally saw this coming... Minecraft Dungeons gets more. Just more.
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GameFace! Now with Life Updates (TM).
Lee joins from the South of England, also known as Napier in Winter!
Kyle is way too cool for this episode, backwards cap and all. Lee is podcasting from his garage where its minus 12 degrees centigrade. And Simone's bum is going numb. So what happens? Simone jumps in and rescues us. And she has a hot take about the news...
So back to gaming... What have we been playing this week? Sea of Thieves, Gears! Tactics, Kingdom Hearts, Sunset Overdrive! It's been all over the place. And everyone is playing Sunset Overdrive this week. You're missing out if you're not jumping in too! Lee is no longer a nood noob!
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We know about sports and stuff!
Like did you know golf exists? It's true. Golf is a game that even Lee plays.
The game play charts are not that exciting. The top games stay as the top games week after week.
Lets start playing some new games guys! In a shining moment, Gang Beasts is up in the charts, which we love to see. And have you heard about Bus Simulator? It's the next big thing!
Let us know what you think of the new quick format new games!
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Double intros, things working first time.
And Lee brings a blankie to the podcast!
With #backToYourBacklog finished, we're released to play every game ever.
We go back to Bioshock Infinite and chat about how it's the best one in the series. If you haven't tried it yet, what are you waiting for? Do it now! Simone likes looking in bins is the main take away.
Kyle has either made a grave mistake or the greatest choice of all time... Gears Tactics on Inconceivable Iron Man Mode. Can he do it? And continuing with the Gears theme, it's been a week-load of Gears 5 Horde Mode. Kyle and Simone took of 50 waves of Horde practically alone!
Lee jumps into Wreckfest and is reminded of his childhood lawnmower racing career. Crashing cars into each other and bull rushing and English Bulldog. It's like people just say words at us.
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Whoosh!
Whoosh, whoosh!
After what seems like forever, we're back with the news! E3 is starting to fade from memory, and places are remembering to put out announcements. Which means we have news to talk about!
New monitors are all Xbox official, DOOM gets a Horde Mode and the Xbox One launch had Mr Spencer all shook! And then an Xbox pitches up on a beach. An old 360 version too. Poseidon must like his retro games. Or maybe he's trying to finish some games before the servers get shutdown...
Our Top Tip of the Week is all about how to clear your Xbox cache. Thanks to Lee for finding this. Now we know and so you know. We know you know. And the world has gotten smarter thanks to us.
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June, and #backToYourBacklog is over...
So what did we learn?
From our chosen games, to how far we got, we cover everything. Surprises, dislikes, expectations and did Kyle ever finish Monster Hunter: World?
Lee enjoyed Borderlands 2, but did the humor live up to the hype?
How did Simone's farm look after a month?
All this and more on this wrap up episode of #GameFace!
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Joined by the other half of RealGamerScore podcast - Neomaster aka Mat, we're still plugging away at our backlogs.
Mat is an Xbox Hall of Famer and the top gamer score holder in Oceania! That is Australia and New Zealand combined... Oh and just happens to be the top 50 in the world.
Mic's dropping on keyboards while recording, being thrust into the host role for a podcast, and even Cameron's claim of fame - Mat spills all the tea! We chat to Mat about what got him into Xbox, how he feels about mods unlocking achievements and what it's like to be the best achievement hunter this side of a banana milkshake.
We're in the home stretch for June, and Kyle is still in Monster Hunter: World. Simone has some Stardew Valley goss. And Lee is almost done with Borderlands! So far it's been a successful month for getting back into games we've forgotten about.
Simone also has some controversial opinions about the Xbox Mini Fridge...
Make sure you follow Mat @ https://twitter.com/RealGamerscore. And make sure to follow their next project, due to be announced soon!
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E3 has come and gone. But that doesn't mean the hype train is anywhere close to stopping!
Joined by Cameron from the RealGamerScore podcast and Garrett from the UXP - The Xboxcast go over all the excitement of E3.
From what got everyone hyped (hello Slime Rancher 2), to what disappointed us (no more studio acquisitions?) and even what we expected and were surprised buy. Can you say Pirates of the Caribbean Sea of Thieves crossover without grinning like and idiot? Because we sure cant!
Cameron joins us from the RealGamerScore podcast, so if you like your achievement hunting and serious gaming - check them out! Find Cameron @ https://twitter.com/ShadowlessEdge and the RealGamerScore podcast @ https://twitter.com/RealGamerscore.
And thanks again to Garrett for joining us. His knowledge and enthusiasm of this industry is unrivaled!
Keep up with him and things UXP @ https://twitter.com/GarrettEAtkins.
Thanks to both our guests for coming on and being hyped with us!
Please remember to support us on Patreon if you can. We have big plans that are coming this year and Patrons will not only see them first, but have a hand in our future direction. Check out www.thexboxcast.co.nz for all the info you need.
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DeeJayHerro joins us for this episode of #GameFace!
Did you know, DayJay used to stream games while wearing a full Spiderman costume?
What games have we been playing this week?
Well, we're still neck deep in #backToYourBacklog so Simone has a ton of Stardew Valley stories for you. Kyle is getting the hang of Monster Hunter: World, and Lee is actually enjoying Borderlands!
DeeJay comes at us with just about every multiplayer game under the sun. From Rocket League to Knockout City - he plays them all. Call it a constant backlog!
Amongst the games, we even find time to chat to DeeJay about Xbox, some news and the time he tried to buy Major Nelson's shoes...
This episode gets wild!
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With E3 just around the corner, we go bananas with what we want to see.
And to help, we have a very special guest - Garrett Atkins!
Garrett helps keep our expectations in check, but we still go over the deep end.
Microsoft buying Anthem from EA? Why not! Xbox acquiring Blizzard? Hey, it could totally happen! What about Rare and Bethesda teaming up to work on a game? Now that's something we'd love to see.
And of course, we can't do any E3 wish list without hoping for New Vegas 2.
Come on Xbox, make it happen! Please?
Garrett is a top chap, and he's doing some amazing things in the Xbox community.
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We like chatting about games. And you clearly like listening about games. Now lets talk games!
For #backToYourBacklog, one of our dedicated listeners jumped in a whole month early. Great effort Gary! At least now you have other games to play this June. We also ran some polls! What's the winner for June? You'll just have to find out?
Kyle plays Batman: The Enemy Within, and really hopes some Telltale employees have been hired by Microsoft. So much opportunity for expansion in their current franchises. Kyle and Simone do more Halo 4 while Lee jumps into Halo 5. Looks like we're circling back to Halo this year... ba dum tsh
And introducing Lee's very own game review!
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Something is coming that is drying up all the news... What could that be?
June is coming up and its stopping us from buying new games. Our wallet is thanking us! Due to some limitations on some hardware, people think its OK to send death threats to game developers... This causes Kyle to go onto a rant about the state of fanboyism. But out of this comes the realization that Biomutant is still awesome and you should totally buy it.
Saints Row 3 Remastered Series X Edition is out this week and if that sentence doesn't full your body with happy chemicals, then there's not much we can do to help. Maybe An Airport For Aliens Currently Run By Dogs is more your type of game? Either way, new games are here and theres lots to be excited for.
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Are you ready for #BackToYourBacklog? Its coming and we have polls on Twitter to help us decide what to play! Now is your time to shine and decide our gaming future.
Kyle hates platformers. Did you know that? And the worst one is Tcheco. Simone is enjoying Nexoria! If you haven't heard, the books speak to you. And the books don't let you finish Bioshock. Lee gets absorbed into Halo 5. Something about shooting aliens in the face just gels with him...
Be sure to join in our #backToYourBacklog challenge in June! We're going to play a game that we've started but never completed. And you're invited to join in on the fun. Now is your chance to get back to that game you've been meaning to play!
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Do you not slap your dogs bum?
Resident Evil Village is already in the top 20 for the game play chart! In more news, Xbox Series get The Original dynamic background, Quick Resume is now ever quicker and Xbox is fighting scalpers. Along with Destiny 2 getting cross-play early, we can all now jump in on the fun. Are you avoiding work because of your new vampire mommy? Some people are... And we'll leave how that makes you feel up to you.
Rust is finally coming to Xbox this week! Along with Knockout City. And you can raise hell in Raising Hell - a vertical platformer with heavy gothic metal shreds!
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We're all fine, we promise!
GameFace! goes over how good Halo 4 is (or was), how bad Aery is, and what happens in Nexoria when you fight some books! How often do you get distracted when playing pretty games? For one of us, getting distracted is a common problem. From pretty snow to pretty cars to pretty sunsets... Some games are just too pretty!
We're getting ready for the #backToYourBacklog challenge in June. Check out our community calendar on Patreon to follow along all the events we have planned for every year, and join in on the fun! What game are you going to go back to?
Are you ready for our last ever episode of GameFace! where Simone and Kyle sound bad? Because thanks to our Patrons over at Patreon, we have bought ourselves brand new mics! If you have been supporting us on Patreon, or ever supported us on Patreon - we can't thank you enough.
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So much news! It's like a news-aggedon!
With Apple and Epic fighting in the courts, all the secrets are being spilled about everyone. And Xbox is no exception. S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 apparently only has 3 months exclusivity, but we're not so sure. The Microsoft Store is reducing its cut to 12% in an effort to compete with Steam, which means we should be seeing some great deals on games on PC soon. Alas, don't hold out this hope for the Xbox Store...
If you have GamePass Ultimate, you get Spotify for 4 months for free! Conditions apply. Such as needing red shoes and a green hat.
Are you ready for #backToYourBacklog? Because that is coming next month. And Lee thinks he can play Mass Effect Legendary Edition... Like what? Should he be allowed to do that? We don't think so...
We're also going to be sending out a survey, so now is your chance to tell us what you think! Keep an eye on Twitter for when it goes live.
This was the first ever episode edited by Lee. How did he do? Does it sound better or worse compared to Producer Paul? We want to know! Reach out to us on Twitter and Discord and let us know.
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April is complete and that means its time for our wrap up!
Are you ready for the monster podcast of doom? Because you have gotten a monster podcast of doom!
As you know, every April we lay down the gauntlet to everyone - go hard for achievements, go hard for GamerScore, and just play EVERY GAME! This year, The Cast went super hard! Everyone bought their A game and we're taking apart all the cool stats.
From who won the most GamerScore, who won the most achievements, how did we stack up against Kingsman and did we actually manage to get any TrueAchievements score?
Join us on Twitch as we stream the podcast every week.
We're also going to put out a survey sometime soon - so make sure to keep an eye out for that.
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In what comes as shock to everyone, Lee admits he doesn't do any research!
We have a very important poll this week for everyone, but you'll have to listen till the very end to hear it.
The news is a bit random this week, as we transition to a new organizational tool. But that doesn't stop us getting really excited about Azure Game Dev Cloud Version 2! This service could really change the way indie devs develop games.
The Xbox app gets leaderboards and even is landscape aware, which is amazing. You should totally try this out!
Join us on Twitch when we record the podcast live every week. And don't forget to tune in for our April Achievement Wrap Up Episode! Its sure to be a big one!
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Birds don't have thumbs, which makes it super hard for them to play drums.
Look at all the facts you learn when you listen to us.
The April Achievement Challenge is just past the midway point, and the competition is ramping up! Who are you rooting for?
This challenge has forced us to play every game known to man - good, bad and GamerScore fountains. From playing Donut County to Gears POP...
Don't forget to join our Discord and follow us on Patreon!
Our current funding is going directly into making the podcast sound better. We're looking at getting a proper sound desk and webcam for Kyle and Simone. Your support on Patreon will help us get there!
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Half way through the April Achievement Challenge and its time for a sanity check...
How are we holding up? Are we ready to throw in the towel yet? Or are we just getting warmed up?
Kyle and Lee have been playing a lot of games. Like a lot! Currently neck and neck at 12,000 GamerScore for this month alone, and with no sign of slowing down. So with all these games played, lets break it down into good, bad and purely GamerScore games. What do you think makes this list?
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Kyle is a bit sick, so doesn't sound great. But we will soldier on!
Are you ready for some news? Because we're bringing the news. Although by this time we may just have to call it olds.. Xbox 360 games are coming to xCloud! So now we can play Fable 2 on our phones, at some point... Beer Brewing Simulator is coming to Xbox and its exactly what it sounds like. We're kind of excited about this game! The Xbox shortage is all down to a $1 part that has currently run out, so we know who to blame now. Lee also butchers Hideo Kojima's name, so its worth listening just for that.
As for new games, we have all the new games. Almost every single one. And then we cut the list down to only the games we wanted to mention. Some very interesting ones made the list... It has Lee questioning everything!
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The April Achievement Challenge is about to kick off!
What would you find the most frustrating for this challenge? Someone playing the same games you're playing? Xbox Live going down?
Lee comes up with the most diabolical game plan anyone has ever heard! We may just cancel this challenge all together!
Oh, and there are some game stories here too...
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Like a spring ready to strike, we're all geared up for the April Achievement Challenge!
We're telling everyone to join our Division 2 clan, because why not? Join us and lets shoot things in the head and do raids and all sorts of fun things clans do together.
There's a new game being released - PGA Golf. But with Battle Royale mode! One of these statements is not true. Xbox Live Gold is going away for Free-to-Play games! So now you can play Fortnite without the Xbox Live Gold membership. Or Xbox Network Live Gold... What a terrible name.
And Outriders is coming day and date to Xbox GamePass! Another big third party game coming to GamePass, solidifying it as the best deal in gaming.
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When it comes to tracking down trucks, you should sleep outside in a tent! And disguise yourself as a glass bottle.
Life advice right here.
We don't talk much about games, we talk more about life in this episode. Sometimes, you just need to talk about life.
Did you know we have a The Division 2 Clan? We're all playing so much Div2. It's become the new Destiny 2. So jump in and join us!
After April, are you going to join us for our Anthem playthrough?
You're formally invited now. So no excuses.
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According to Lee, horses are just cows with big necks. Luckily we're a gaming podcast and not a veterinary one!
Cyberpunk 2077 gets an update, promising to bring realistic police to the game. We're not sure what they had before, but if they were any more realistic, we'd be arrested for the puns we make... FPS Boost on the Series X is great! Until it isn't. There's a bug that forces games down to 1080p and the internet is not letting you forget it. And because Lee likes stats (well we all do! Who doesn't like a good stat?), we chat about al the GamePass stats Microsoft is sharing.
In some big news Octopath Traveller comes to Xbox and GamePass day and date of release, along with another Yukaza game. And there's also a Vet Simulator thrown in for all your budding vets out there.
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Simone is back on #GameFace! Bytes!
Are we excited? Because we should be.
You can look forward to such exciting things such as:
- Lee reviewing the new Xbox Wireless Headset while rocking the deep-V
- Simone recounting her early morning adventures
- Kyle living his best life
And we're starting to get hyped for the April Achievement Challenge. Are you in? Because you should be. It's going to be great fun. All the info about this is here for you.
We also managed to play some games. Kinda...
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Bethesda is now officially part of Xbox!
So of course Game Pass is now getting all the games. We can now play play Skyrim for the 400th time!
Get your free Porche in Forza Horizon 4, and Lee talks about the Xbox Wireless headset he reviewed in the very next #GameFace! episode. Do you know we have a clan in The Division 2? Because we do! And you should totally join.
And we finally have the answer about Bethesda exclusives! Xbox is now the home of Western RPG's, and we're so excited we can barely sit still.
For the new games, we have so much release fodder. Just about every single game in the world is being released this week, for some reason.
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This is our 200th episode!
Woohoo!
You guys seriously deserve a medal for listening to over 200+ hours of us talk nonsense about Xbox, games, and life. We're super happy you've stuck around though. Give yourself a pat on the back from all of us!
For our 200th episode, we go back in time and have a chat about what got us into Xbox.
Why did we start down this path, what was the catalyst, what tipped us over the edge...? And other questions you never knew you needed the answers to.
So, sit down and join the whole Xboxcast - Kyle, Lee, Simone, and Paul - as we go over our history with this amazing little device we call the Xbox.
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We have names for stuff and things.
Yes we do...
By the time you listen to this, it's more like old news... Not much we can do about that really.
Unless of course you join us on Twitch! Live streaming directly to your face every Tuesday night at 8 PM New Zealand time!
This week, we talk all about the EU approving the Bethesda/Zenimax buy out buy out by Xbox. What does it mean? What will happen now? Are we getting exclusive Elder Scrolls? We know nothing, but that doesn't stop us from giving our opinions anyways. Are you excited? Because you should be! Why? We don't know...
And as an added bonus, we go over a bunch of Division 2 stats to really get you excited about this game. Did you know we have a clan in Div2? Because we do and you should totally join. Diablo 2 Resurected is coming and we may be a tad excited. There is almost too much news. We may need help just to keep up.
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GameFace! Bytes is back and ready to tell you all about the Outriders demo.
What we like, what we don't. How far we got, where we stopped and what we did. And everything in-between... What do we really think of this game from our first few hours with it, and will we be buying it?
Find out all the answers now!
We're still wrapping our head around podcasting remotely and internationally, so these first few episodes may be rough. You have been warned!
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Three. Meter. Pizza!
And wobbling home...
The gameplay charts are looking flat. Come on guys, play something else! Anything else. We don't care and won't even mind. We go over all the new games coming to Xbox Series X as shown off by Playstation. Talk about the March Xbox event and even look back on the Series X and S myths that turned out to be true.
Then, prepare your inner 13-year old boy as we race, crash and customise Monster Trucks in Monster Jam Steel Titans! And race through the solar system in Orbatal Racer. Oh, and there is even a mini rant about 3 out of 10... All this and more!
We're still wrapping our head around podcasting remotely and internationally, so these first few episodes may be rough. You have been warned!
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It's the Lee and Paul take over episode you've been waiting for!
Kinda...
Join Lee, Producer Paul and Kyle as they go over the news from the past week.
No Man's Sky goes Pokémon with the pet update. Metro Exodus shows how powerful the little Series S really is. And is Xbox going to buy Kojima Studios? Some people think so...
Crazy Taxi is back! But not really. There a new game called Taxi Chaos which seems to be a Crazy Taxi clone... There are new games coming out, but it doesn't seem to be super exciting...
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What do you want to see from Xbox in 2021?
Join us for all our hopes, dreams, and predictions for Xbox in 2021!
We are back from our hiatus and we come bearing all the news. Like so much!
Lee tries to catch us up with what's been happening over the last 2 months. And does a stellar job of it. Much like Xbox setting a world record to project Destiny 2 onto a mountain side.
Kyle keeps things brief with the new games, focusing on the past week's releases.
In more exciting news - we have merch! How do you get this merch? You'll just have to join our Discord to find out!
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It's finally here! The episode you've been waiting for!
The Xboxcast Game Awards 2020.
From getting over 5,000 downloads this year to the best music in a game, we celebrate everything Xboxcast and beyond.
Thank you, guys, for listening and joining us on this journey.
Have a great Christmas and a happy New Years!
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We're having a giveaway!
Make sure you check Twitter to enter. And follow us on Twitch too.
Cyberpunk 2077 is out and enters our charts, bugs and all. Gears 5 Hivebusters is labelled as the future of Gears! And we're upgrading our comfy zone with the Couch Console! Actually, we're super impressed and since Christmas is coming up, we may have our gifts sorted...
Let's get our chocolate and pretzels all mixed up.
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Hello Cyberpunk Day!
And Destiny 2 getting an update too. Oh my!
Cyberpunk is almost here, and our excitement can only be contained by 'getting sick'. The hype is real. Can you feel it yet?
We're getting ready for our Game Awards, and you can come along. Nominating on Discord is closing soon, so get onto that. Voting will open this weekend! And we're giving away 12 months of Game Pass Ultimate. Check out our Twitter on how to enter!
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After our epic lecture about monkeys, we have a podcast for you.
Twelve days of Christmas is here, and we have the first challenge. Assassin's Creed gets updates making it even better, Xbox gets an update and Control finally comes to Xbox Game Pass! Its only taken 1 year! Woo!
Can you feel our excitement?
We're getting ready for our Game Awards, and we are inviting you to have your say. How? Well on Discord of course. So, jump in, read our categories, and nominate.
We'll be doing the voting over on Patreon, so make sure you follow us there too.
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How much Star Wars can we fit into a podcast about Xbox?
Listen now to find out!
Xbox Black Friday sales have begun, there's easy gamer score to be had and Xbox 360 launched 15 years ago! So much news to be had. But let's not get distracted with the news, lets focus on Star Wars! Have you heard about Star Wars? It's this new thing we're watching, and it seems fairly good. And somehow X-Files and Star Wars go together...
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Two weeks with the Series X.
And we have been playing ALL the games!
Loading times don't exist, so why not start every single game you have downloadeed? That seems to the theme here... Also, we have a bingo/drinking game for you to play while you listen!
From Jedi: Fallen Order and lightsabers, to racing around in Forza, to shooting grubs in the face in Gears 5, we jump from game, to game, to game. and to game.
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Introducing our newest challenge - 12 Days of Christmas!
It's not really ours. It's True Achievements. But hey, let's all jump in and have some fun!
One Week with the Xbox Series X. These are our thoughts.
Along with all the normal news you've come to expect from us. And boy, do we have news! So much news just for you. It's almost impossible to remember all this news. So, you'll just have to trust us here.
Oh, and there's also a dating game in here somewhere! Now put on your hat with goggles, and your other pair of goggles, and let's get Double Goggling!
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Next Gen is officially here! Welcome to the world Xbox Series X and S!
To celebrate the launch of Next Gen, we podcast with a real-life Series X sitting on the table! And we haven't even unwrapped it yet. And then we decided to do an unboxing, live on stream. So join in on all the launch day fun.
In this episode we answer the question "Why buy an Xbox Series console?".
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We're political commentators now! But not really.
We still have no idea what we're talking about.
Xbox Series will be the only consoles with full RDNA2 as confirmed by AMD. But what does this mean? We try explaining it, poorly. Xbox makes a fridge and I want one! We're getting closer to the Series X and S launch just as more countries go back into lockdown, making picking up a new console rather difficult. Apple TV+ coming to Xbox while Shadow of Morder servers are going offline.
Such is the circle of life.
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EA Play in GamePass is all the rage this week...
And we have a list!
All the news was provided by TrueAchievements thanks to Lee's laziness... We blame it on Lee going on holiday. Star Wars Episode 1 Racer is back and better than ever! CyberPunk 2077 has been delayed again. And Gears 5 is getting DLC for the Series X launch!
Move maps around in Cato, live your kung-fu fantasies in Cobra Kai and run through a cyberpunk inspired city in Ghostrunner. Also, freak yourself out in Five Nights at Freddy's. Oh, and Watch Dogs: Legion is here! Who's jumping in? We also have a bunch of other scary games for you to try, but they are too scary to even mention!
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We're so close to the end, we can taste it!
It's official - Lee has given up on Resident Evil and continues to drive in circles. This time in Forza 6 and Forza 7, just add some variety, and keep things fresh. As for Kyle... Well, he has taken #terrorTober way to seriously. Finishing Blair Witch, horde mode in State of Decay 2, completing AfterParty and then finishing the story of Halo: Reach with Simone.
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There is a pile of something coming out...
It looks like bad news for Star Wars: Squadrons as it drops by twenty places in our weekly game play charts. Colour us surprised. But not really.
Which game are you looking to playing on the Series X when it arrives? We have a list of Series X optimised games, 31 games so far! Time to get seriously hyped!
Doom: Eternal gets its first DLC in The Ancient Gods - Part One, which looks amazing. Drive monster trucks, set up tower defences, and play Madden's little brother in Axis Football 2020. One game that piqued our interest is Macrotis: A Mother's Journey - it looks absolutely stunning.
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You can now play Skyrim on a toaster. Because playing Skyrim on your fridge is so 2019...
Forza 7 blazes onto the charts thanks to coming to GamePass. And of course, Lee gets sucked into driving around in circles again. Microsoft shows off the super impressive auto HDR coming to old gen games on the Series X. Oh, and we have a growing list of games that run at 120 FPS on the new beast.
This week, you can play ice hockey, pretend to be a G.I. Joe and fly bi and triplanes! But you'll really want to go dungeon crawling in Torchlight III. Oh, and we get to relize our dreams of cooking amazing food in Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!
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We're almost halfway through #terrorTober and its now time to figure out our lives.
Lee actually starts Resident Evil VII and has to Google how to kill zombies. Spoiler alert: you shoot them in the head. This is why you shouldn't play games with your eyes closed. We even have an update from Producer Paul! He is playing DOOM (2016). As if that's not enough, he is playing on Nightmare difficulty while one hundred precenting every level! Good on you Paul! All while Kyle decides to finish Blair Witch...
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Let's all clap together! Clapping for our Patreons!
EA Play is coming to GamePass for the Series X launch and we finally get to play The Sims! We are beyond excited for this. GamePass continues to be the best thing to happen to gaming. More news is arriving about the benefits of Xbox and cross-gen saves, including Smart Delivery and free Series X upgrades. And hold the phone - Apple TV+ is coming to Xbox to trade blows with Netflix and Disney+. It's happening!
If you want to go in-depth behind the Series X and Series S design, Lee found a great Medium article for you to read.
New games have you racing around in Ride 4, kicking balls in Fifa 21, racing some more in Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 and fighting aliens in Ben 10. Did you know, Kyle knew nothing about Ben 10? Luckily Lee is here to rescue him.
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It's that time of the year again!
Scary games abound, along with a special Discord only challenge!
Wondering how it all works? Jump into our Discord to find out.
Oh, and don't forget - scary games are a must during this scary month of October. Follow along and tell us what you've been playing using the #terrorTober hashtag on social media! Kyle is playing OxenFree and Lee decides to jump into Destiny. Of course!
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We have some announcements!
Join us as we kick off #terrorTober in October. And for the first time ever, we're running two challenges at the same time! For all our fans on Discord, we're doing our own version of GTASC. Two teams, a massive amount of achievements and one winner!
From the best horror games on Xbox to the biggest update to No Man's Sky - we have news for everyone. Series X gets put through its paces and leaves everyone impressed. The price of the Expansion Card gets revealed and Kyle explains why its actually priced really well. And even a throwback to some Destiny 2 news... Just like in the good old days.
For the new games, we have a pillow that you beat with a club of some sort in Birthday of Midnight... Fifa 21 comes out, but in classic EA fashion leaves us super confused with what version you can play, when, on what platform and for how long. Crash Bandicoot 4 jumps into reality for the nostalgia hit. And stick around for a sneaky peak behind the scenes of the Star Wars Squadrons Alpha. We have some thoughts on this game...
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Time to shake some fists at Forza Horizon 4!
Can you believe they have censored some songs?
Kyle Golf's with some friends, while Lee tries to build a house with no walls in Ark: Survival Evolved. Then Lee decides to spend a few hours trying to walk up a hill in Tom Clancy's Breakpoint. At least Kyle stays sensible with his golfing friends.
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Who would have thought throwing money at Microsoft was so hard?
Join us as we regale our pre-order stories - who got a new Xbox, who almost missed out and who didn't even bother.
Did you get a new Xbox? Which one did you get?
In the most shocking and disruptive gaming news in forever, Microsoft has bought Zenimax Media, and by extension Bethesda! From "having no games" to having "all the games", we go over the media reaction to this. And question those who have suddenly changed their tune from 'Exclusives are good on PS4" to "please Microsoft, don't make DOOM exclusive!" Phil is not playing around this generation, and Xbox looks to be making all the right moves.
Halo 3: ODST crash lands onto Game Pass for PC in the Master Chief Collection, along with Halo 3: Firefight. Lee get's excited about a new tennis game, but we wondering if he's spent too much time in the net... Drones can now be raced in a super simulation way, so we can all pretend to be great drone pilots in The Drone Racing League Simulator, while Crossy Road meets trains in Unrailed! And just incase none of those perk your interest, you could always travel back in time to the 1930's and try your hand at being an old timey ganster in Mafia: Definitive Edition.
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Lee does not play Metro Exodus in this episode.
Fighting games are the name of the game, kinda. Lee plays all the fighting games - Tekken 7, Super Street Fighter IV - and not any Metro Exodus. So do not listen if you want any Metro Exodus stories. We have none. Meanwhile Kyle is obsessed with Gears 5 again, thanks to the great Game Pass perks that give you 30 days of boost!
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It's all happening!
The Series S, pre-orders, and even the New Xbox Experience!
What do we think of all this news? You'll just have to listen to find out. For some fun, we take apart the specs of the Series S and Series X, and what they mean. We cover the new Xbox dashboard now that it is out, all our thoughts and critiques. And of course, we have normal gaming news. News like EA Play coming to Game Pass!
Releasing on the Xbox this week, we have everything from football (or soccer for the rest of the world) to a dog based tactical strategy and even some farmers who shoot each other with corn. We wish we were joking about that last one! Biped is the new couch co-op game that will test your friendships. There is even this little game from 2007 that is out now and promises to melt consoles and PC's alike. It could be non other than Crysis Remastered!
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How can you not be distracted with the Xbox Series S?
But we're here to talk games!
Lee rages on the streets, but at work! Streets of Rage 4 and The Division keep him busy this week.
Kyle tries to survive in Don't Starve: Giant Edition, and finds it really hard! So of course, he sets fire to a forest and has to run away from hunted trees...
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All the Xbox news dropped while we were recording.
So please excuse our flapping as we get extremely excited.
The Series X and the Series S are now official - price, specs, release date and even a pre-order date! Its all finally happening! And we're super, duper, ultra-excited. Will you be pre-ordering the Series S or Series X on September 22nd?
In other news, do you remember The Rise of The Triad? Well that's getting a remaster, or remade, or re-something...
From descending into the hive cities of Necromunda, to releasing men from cages, we have so many new games this week. Take your sims to a galaxy far, far away with The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu and have a go with lightsabers, or become a chicken and battle other chickens to the death. We're not here to judge... But secretly we are.
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This is it. The wrap up for our August challenge.
We could have known that Lee wouldn't finish The Witcher 3, but will he continue playing it? And how much different can Nier: Automata be between its legendary playthroughs?
And of course, we got completely distracted with other games...
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We all want chainsaws for arms, but don't put them on your head.
That would just look silly.
We now have a newsletter! And you can sign up to be part of our beta testers. Or alpha users. Or founding members... Whatever you call it, you're welcome to come help us test it out. How do you sign up? You'll have to join our Discord for that...
Did you know Gamescom 2020 happened? We didn't. And we blame the fact that this is no longer in person. But it happened, and we have all the news for it. We go over all the games that were announced this year, and leave semi-unimpressed.
Call of Duty launches November 13th, so everyone gets quite excited about more guns. Grounded gives players the bird and water fleas. Just in case you weren't creeped out enough. The Division gets announced for Games with Gold, Lightstream is coming to our rescue for direct console streaming and Everwild is dropping Xbox One support... Wat could it mean?
Crusader Kings III emerges on Xbox Game Pass and comes with very high praise, along with Iron Harvest. A game we spoke about 3 years ago! Its finally coming out guys, we can all relax now. Educational Games for Kids get's Lee excited. Maybe a bit too much? But hey, we don't judge. Marvel's Avengers arrives on Xbox, sans Spiderman. But we don't have time to worry too much because we'll be too busy playing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Remaster!
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Jump over this side, go over the other side, and then fight yourself...
Just your average day in Lee's Witcher 3 adventures!
With the month almost over, we're still plugging away with our Back to Your Backlog II games. When we're not getting distracted by Forza. Or Destiny. Or life!
Lee finally gets to kill 10 rats, and now his experience is complete. Kyle is still loving Neir: Automata, and is blown away by the way the endings are integrated. Different boss phases, different load outs, different characters - Neir has it all.
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We're not lazy! We're efficient!
Apple and Fortnite's fight interests Lee way too much, so we dive into why the Unreal Engine can't be banned from a platform and what it means. The Xbox HotChips event has given us a lot of info to dig around in, and what everyone is taking away is the expected price increase. And the Series S specs get 'leaked' again...
We also hear that Halo Infinite is now canceled on the Xbox One, but how credible is this source?
For new games, we're playing battle soccer, reimagining Cinderella, and talking about Don't NOD's latest choose your own drama in Tell Me Why. Also, Wasteland 3 is coming out, and so far earning all the praise!
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Lets talk Hyper Scape! The brand-new Battle Royale game from Ubisoft.
What do we think? Should you play it? Is worth installing?
Or does it leave you feeling less hyper than others?
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Just get on with it!
Halo Infinite is delayed until next year, and this is a good thing. Just trust us on this... Because now we can get another version of GTA V for our toasters instead! Xbox has over 2,000 indie games being optimised for the Series X, so there will be more than enough games on launch day. What day is launch day? We think we know.
Flight Simulator takes off, and its a welcome return to form with the game getting 5/5's all over the place. We go beyond enemy lines, so far in fact, we're behind our enemies enemy lines! And Battletoads are back to smash their way into the modern world.
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GameFace! Bytes goes over our latest community challenge - Back To Your Backlog II: Start Me Up
Lee has decided to try get through The Witcher 3 in a month, which looking back might not be the best choice. Did you know how convoluted the controls are? They seem to be giving Lee a bit of a hard time...
Simone decided on a much easier game - BioShock Remastered. As if going deep under water wasn't creepy enough, she now has to shoot giant robots!
Kyle is playing Nier: Automata and enjoying all the hardcore ninja skillz.
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With great technical difficulties, comes great humor.
We hope...
Kyle and Lee are Zoom-y bois again this episode as they go over all the news from the past week. Lee decides its time to talk about that-which-shall-not-be-named and goes over the State of Play showcase. Microsoft confirms that Xbox Live is here to stay with a wink and a nudge. Rockstar showed us Grand Theft Auto V again, this time for next gen consoles as well as your toaster. And much, much more.
The new games had us feeling rather toasty with Brunch Club, and we found out that Noel can work from home with Car Mechanic Simulator Classic.
But the two we're most interested in is Hyper Scape from Ubisoft and finally having Cooking Simulator on Xbox. Time to get those spatulas out!
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Introducing #GameFace! Bytes! A brand-new limited run series from The Xboxcast.
Every week we take one game and talk about it in this short form review-come-story format.
It's the #GameFace! you know and love, just condensed. Just like milk - it's best when it's condensed milk...
This week we review Grounded - the brand new game from Rare.
From building to bugs, we discuss our pro's, cons and everything in-between. Listen now to hear our thoughts on why we think you should play Grounded.
If you like this new format, please let us know - either on Discord or Twitter. We're eager for feedback.
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Have you ever seen a ghost with a beard?
Well neither have we, and that is super suspicious...
We're moving back to weekly news! Partly because some schedules have changed, but mostly due to Lee's complaining. You're welcome Lee. And you're welcome to enjoy all the news we have missed in the past two weeks, including Xbox 20/20! Listen now to find out all our thoughts on what was announced and why we're excited for Halo Infinite.
To make the podcast even longer, game dev's have decided to wait until now to release every single game! From moving gravity to making plastic army men fight, we have it all. We even see our first ever ghost with a beard. Its weird, we know, but just roll with it.
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Don't you just hate when moon lizards ruin your day?
We do too...
In this episode, Kyle and Lee discuss the Series X game cases, and come away unimpressed. Seriously, its like the cases are made by a marketing team who don't even play games! The reviews for Watchdogs: Legion have left us worried about the state of the game, but at least we got WatchDogs 2 for free... No Man's Sky gets an update that we're super excited about, and more.
Announcements aplenty on this episode as we announce the August challenge: Back 2 Your Backlog II: Start Me Up! For more info, check out our Patreon page. And announcing GameFace! Bites! A new weekly show starting in August. What is it? You'll just have to listen to find out.
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Foursquare? Smart watches? Getting to work late?
These aren't games!
A lot of No Man's Sky gets played by Kyle and Lee and Simone goes back to being a cowboy in Red Dead Online. We sympathise with Kings all over the world thanks to Age of Empires and all it's bugs...
And find out about Adam and Eve's pet emo.
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Get ready for Lee to blow your mind!
Just in general though, nothing too specific.
Microsoft is closing its stores, Facebook will not come to Xbox and we start gearing up for the Xbox July reveal! And we look at a great concept box for the Series X. You can't see it, but it looks really good. You'll just have to take our word for it.
Kyle struggles to pronounce all the new game names. So many random letters all mushed together! You'll need metal ears for these names to make sense. These games are so confusing, we temporarily become a movie review podcast...
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Months, secret feet and Pinterest?
What even is going on?
With June ending, we wrap up #back2YourBacklog and go over how we didn't actually go back to our backlogs. Lee gave up on Jedi Fallen Order, Kyle went to Mass Effect and has still not completed it, Producer Paul actually played a game and Simone played 3 back log games! I think she is winning...
When was the last time you were faced with a Game Over screen? Kyle is shocked when it turns out that you can actually lose Frostpunk! But that shouldn't stop you from playing it - its such a pretty game. Lee managed to ignore his backlog completely and get sucked back into Destiny 2. Along with Minecraft Dungeons, Human Fall Flat and COD: Modern Warfare.
Thanks go out to this months patrons on Patreon - you guys are awesome and allow us to keep doing what we do.
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After the Mixer shake up, we're excited to move to Twitch!
Follow us there to catch all our podcast recordings and other fun things. We'll be doing another 100 follower celebration when we hit that mark.
Join us as we take a deep dive into Mixer's demise and what the causes could be, along with all the news and new games that are coming this week. Brawlhalla returns to our game play chart, EA announces news stuff, and some PS5 games are coming to Xbox Series X. All in all, there is quite a lot to look forward for.
Be sure to tune into our Twitch channel on Tuesday at 7PM NZST as we wrap up the #back2YourBacklog challenge, and have cake to celebrate our launch on Twitch.
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Have you managed to stick with your #back2YourBacklog challenge?
Or are you as distracted as we've been?
Simone has changed her backlog game, Kyle has changed his backlog game and even Lee has... stuck with game he said he'd play! In a rare twist of events, Lee is the one keeping on track while Kyle and Simone have veered off on different tangents.
Just what games are distracting us this week?
In some exciting news - we now have merch!
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Old games looking even better than before - thats the promise of the Series X.
And from what we've seen, it sure looks like it delivers on that promise!
From Xbox sales, to Game Play charts, to the new Store coming to Xbox consoles - we cover the past fortnight in Xbox news. A new Destiny 2 trailer has us thinking about going back even! Lee even breaks down what Smart Delivery is and how you'll be playing the best version of the game on the Series X.
For our new games, we dive into cooking, go biking around France and uncage Wozans. What are Wozans? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out.
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Welcome to June! And welcome to an excuse to jump back into your backlog!
You're welcome.
June is our #back2YourBacklog month - a month where we play games that we started and have not finished. You're invited to join us as we explore games we have forgotten, challenge yourself to finish them with us, and reduce our collective backlogs by at least one!
Simone is undecided about Star Wars: Battlefront II or Final Fantasy XIII. Lee is undecided about Jedi: Fallen Order, Halo 2, Bioshock or Mass Effect. At least Kyle has decided on Assassins Creed: Black Flag for a very logical reason.
Now it's your turn - tell us what game has you going #back2YourBacklog?
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Xbox buying Konami? At least that's the latest rumor...
We expected more movement on the game play charts, but it remains underwhelming. Mafia: Definitive Edition stumbles on the One X, and Ubisoft is absolutely killing it this generation with 6 franchises reaching over 10 million copies sold.
We also cover all the games being optimised for the Series X! It's getting so close, we can taste it!
Minecraft Dungeons is released and Lee can not wait to play. If this episode is shorter than normal, we can all blame him for rushing off. Oh, and now you can punch Robocop in Mortal Kombat 11, go fishing in Ultimate Fishing Simulator and punch a portal in Georifters...
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GameFace! has a special announcement this week!
The announcement of our Community Event Calendar. Or what we like to call our Community Calendar.
We now have one place where you can see everything we have planned for the year. So check it out on our Patreon Page and join in all the events.
And now, onto the games... Lee has decided to play ALL the games... Again! From racing cars, to surviving the nuclear apocalypse and even going back in time, Lee has played it.
Kyle rages about Minit, gets excited about The Division 2 and tells everyone to play Astroneer. Seriously, play Anstroneer!
Simone goes way back west, plays some live shows and even shoot some Covenant. And we get a long awaited update on Stardew Valley!
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Real news by real people. Thats our guarantee!
Join Kyle and Lee as they discuss every single game that was shown off on Inside Xbox. Xbox Live and Game Pass numbers get revealed Star Wars Battlefront 2 gets a fantastic update, XCloud is coming to Game Pass and we even take a shallow dive into the history of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
We even cover Microsoft's plans to build an Azure Data Center in New Zealand and what that means for us.
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Well guys, it looks like #AprilAchievementChallenge has concluded. And this so happens to be our 150th Episode!
This means that there are over 300 hours of us out on the internet... How exciting! For our 15oth episode, we highlight those that believed in us from the get go - From Jeremy being our very first Patron, to having Noel be our awesome Mod. Its been fantastic having you guys around as we bumble our way through the wonderful world of podcasting. Give yourselves a pat on the back.
But you're not here for that are you? You want to find out all about the April Achievement Challenge.
Who took the top spot, who got the most cheevos and how close did we come to Kingsman? We cover it all, including some really cool stats. If you want to find out more, check out our Patreon Page where we have even more stats just for you.
Thank you guys for making the last 150 episodes special, and thanks for taking part in our silly challenges. You're the best.
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We're recording this by ourselves... Let's see how this goes!
In this episode, we cover a bunch of people who have left other game studios and moved to the super secretive The Initiative. There is a pattern emerging, and it seems its good news for Team Green. Monster Hunter: World gets an update, and Lee forgets to mute his laptop, Apex Legends gets an awesome looking short story movie, and Saints Row: The Third goes up for digital pre-order.
Prepare for the new games as we have half a list for you, including a new dating sim - Arcade Spirits! Now you can date like its 1980 all over again!
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While we're stuck at home, we seem to be even more disorganized! How does that work?
The news is in a shambles! It's all over the place! Seriously, what is going on? It seems everything is waiting for some reveal events coming soon... I wonder what it could be?
NVidia GeForce Now is losing all the Xbox Game Studio games, you can now dance for free (because you couldn't before), we're awfully impressed with Inside Xbox and Grounded, and there's a brand new special edition Xbox One X coming out.
For new games we have a cat in a robot suit, squatting guards, and one game we are most hyped about - Deliver Us The Moon! And good news too - the moon is coming to GamePass on day one. In fact, its out now!
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AprilAchievementChallenge is in full swing, but are you prepared for a shocking revelation?
The nice thing about this challenge is that it forces all of us to play many different games, and it has lead to some interesting outcomes. And who knew the Telltale games were so good? Certainly not Kyle!
Going all the way back to 2013 with Ryse, 2014 with Sunset Overdrive and 1997 with Age of Empires... We play them all over this month.
How many games have you managed to knock off your list? Tell us on Twitter!
Due to the current lock down and the world changing overnight, our audio is not the best quality. Please excuse us while we adapt to this new method of recording. And even though we're in lock down, we're still streaming live on Mixer! So come hang out.
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Who doesn't want to fight a duck?
Seriously?
We have three weeks worth of news and new games to go over. From fighting ducks in World of Warships to Saints Row 3 getting a remaster, we cover it all. News is all over the place as we slowly lead up to what would have been E3 season. But alas, we now have digital events to look forward to. So more and more info is going to be trickling out slowly... Lee's job is going to get really hard.
If three weeks worth of game releases have you feeling anxious, well fear not! We have our very own curated list of the games you need to know about! Each game is on our list for a reason that we, or may not, explain. You have to checkout Moons of Madness though. That looks great!
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Our annual #AprilAchievementChallenge is back! And what better time to go for all those achievements than when you're in lock-down?
For this very special year, we have three different challenges for you. Take part in one, or all, its completely up to you. Just like how you play, or pay, for achievements... Just like Lee did last year. To get all the details you need, and to take part, check out our Patreon post found -> here
Its finally here!
All the delicious specs for the Xbox Series X! And we're going to go over them all...
Thats right, Phil Spencer released all the info about what the beast contains in a blog post. And we're here to take it all apart for you. What is VRR and GDDR6? Is 16GB's enough gee-bees? Whats up with this 12 number everyone keeps talking about?
Never you fear, we break it all down for you. And the answer is we're looking at one of the most impressive leaps in ages. The Series X is indeed a monster and will be the worlds most powerful console ever made when it debuts in November.
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We finally experienced the true power of the Xbox One X.
Just in time to get ourselves super hyped for the Series X...
Kyle finally remembers to tell everyone about the Hellblade Story he has been teasing for weeks. So its OK now Kingsman, we can talk about it in the Discord!
Simone and Kyle have been brushing up their dance moves in Dance Central Spotlight, and bemoan the demise of the Kinect. While remembering why we all have very strong feelings towards Harmonix. And not the good types either.
More stories about Tomb Raider, Gears 5, Two Point Hospital and, of course, The Division 2... We even had a mini-meetup of sorts in The Division 2! So join our clan and join us in the game!
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The NextGen news starts to come in this week with the announcement that Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2 is coming to the Series X.
And it brings with it Fish A.I. Because if your fish is not smart, its dinner!
And now news has exploded, in a way! DOOM Eternal targets 60FPS on even the base Xbox One while Gears 5 gets an update, Forza Horizon 4 gets an update and State of Decay 2 gets an update! Does anyone see a pattern here? There's a new Worms game in the making as well. So relive your childhood and blow up your friends with the Holy Hand-Grenade!
Just in case you missed it, a little game was released this week. Its on GamePass for Xbox and PC, its Xbox One X Enhanced and its Xbox Play Anywhere. So you have no excuse for not jumping into Ori and the Will of the Wisps! And of you look at all the reviews, this seems to be the best platformer ever made! State of Decay 2 gets its massive update to the Juggernaut Edition featuring remastered graphics, access to all add-on packs, new area, now items and weapons and so much more. It seems its time to go back to our zombie slaying ways.
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Everything is being cancelled. And all the news that would have come out, hasn't!
So this is a very quiet week...
And what do we do with quiet weeks? Well we pad them out as much as possible! Thats right, non-stop nonsense from beginning to end as we try to find stuff to talk about.
The Xbox Series X allows you to resume games after a reboot - which has us even more hyped. Fortnite and GTA V are still leading our gameplay charts, more games leave Game Pass and we get two new special edition controllers.
Seriously, that it for news... For the new games, really only one is a standout, and that's an expansion to The Division 2 - Warlords of New York. Speaking of which, we have a clan in The Division 2. So if you play, and wanna hang out with us cool kids, look for The Xboxcast clan and sign up! You'll get to play with Lee, myself and Simone, along with most of our fans. So what are you waiting for? Join today!
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We have three very important announcements!
What are they? Are they exciting?
You'll have to listen to find out...
In another twist, Kyle is still playing all the games while Lee is stuck on two. I mean, even Simone is playing more games than Lee at the moment. No wonder the universe feels slightly odd currently...
Kyle surrenders Outer Wilds for now, gets super confused in No Man's Sky, bumbles his way through The Division 2 and dives back into Tomb Raider. You know, the 2013 one...
Meanwhile, Lee plays The Division 2 and Black Flag. Looks like hes found something to stick with... Simone also dives into The Division 2 to join everyone else. Oh, and shes gone back to Dance Central Spotlight to bust a move! We should stream this at some point...
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Its the Xbox Series X episode!
No, seriously, we have a bunch of news about the series X and you'll want to listen to our semi deep-dive into the hardware and what it means for you!
An ordinary Tuesday morning (Monday for our US peeps), got completely disrupted with Phil Spencer dropping a bomb. All the specs for the Series X was published in a blog post, and pretty much destroyed the internet. So of course this is our take on it. Oh, and other news happened too...
Sea of Thieves got yet another free update, which looks awesome.
No Man's Sky got another free update, which looks awesome.
The Xbox dashboard got another free update, which looks awesome!
PUBG got another free update, which enabled cross-play between Xbox and Playstation.
Look, everything got an update, ok!
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Ever wondered who could give Lee such a hard time? Introducing, Ruby - Lee's youngest daughter!
Ruby is a great Overwatch player - even beating her dad, and is starting to dip into game streaming and Let's Plays on YouTube! Now we finally find out who has been getting all of Lee's achievements - the truth comes out. No more day-time achievements for Lee since Ruby got her own Xbox. And he's a little bit gutted about it...
Give Ruby a follow on Xbox, and check out her stuff on Mixer, soon to be YouTube!
Because Ruby. Is. Awesome!
PS: Since the recording of this podcast, Ruby has changed her gamertag. No longer Ruby Is Aw3som3, she is now known as Bronti_Rose. Give her a follow on Xbox. And she'll probably beat you in Overwatch at some stage.
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It is true, liquorice is nonsense!
I have spoken.
Get ready for more excitement in State of Decay 2 with the new Juggernaut Edition - new graphics, new story, new everything! This has put us into quite state! And you can now dress you peeps, so its Sims with Zombies... (Call us EA).
EA feels the need to give Criterion Games the Need For Speed franchise back, The Division 2 gets a great new expansion and we even have a clan in this game, so join us, and Kingdom Hearts is now on Xbox. Truly this is the best timeline.
If you ever wanted to race a drone, you now can in DCL - The Game, Bayonetta makes Lee feel a bit odd as it comes back for its 10th Anniversary Edition, and a game where you play a thief? I feel like thats been done? Or is it just me?
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In a twist, Lee has played less games than Kyle this time!
Ghost Recon Break Point has sucked Lee in, and he's struggling to get out. Someone help him! Although the terminator event does sound exciting...
Simone and Kyle both played Slay the Spire, which is on Game Pass for PC and doesn't have achievements, so you can play it casually! Finally, a game that gets us! And it also happens to be a great game. Go, get it now! Its on Game Pass for Xbox and PC, so you have no excuse.
Kyle spent the last weekend starting and finishing Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice and is blown away. Seriously, this game! Also, he started Outer Wilds, did achievement hunting in Forza and more. Its not often Kyle plays more than Lee, so we're giving him this small victory...
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All the way from the land of drop-bears and bouncy boxers, Jeremy is back!
Jeremy was our very first Patreon, and without his support and belief in us, we probably wouldn't be nearly as 'good' as we are now. His feedback has helped shape the podcast over the years. Its a pleasure to have him as our first international guest.
Thanks to the wonders of Skype, and being alive at the same time, we get to hear his adventures in Seriko: Shadows Die Twice. Add to the fact that Jeremy and Simone then decided to play a cat dating simulator, and we have a very weird mix of whats happening in this reality. Oh, and we also chat about Forza Horizon 4... It seems young Jeremy has been busy.
If you're looking to follow to someone who thinks about games, takes awesome photos, and is all around a top chap, give Jeremy a follow over on the Twitters. Oh, and follow him on Xbox and Twitch under his GamerTag Pythagean too.
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It was a quiet week, then we happened...
Lee decides its time to troll Kyle with the Gameplay chart this week... But then its turned around with news that Bioware is officially redesigning Anthem! And the choir of angels all sing. New Zealand's game industry is growing every year. Seriously, well done guys! Xbox Game Pass gets more games added, and more games taken away. Game Pass giveth and taketh away.
In an offshoot, We have some Microsoft/Windows news because Lee decided it was so. And Xbox sells 38 consoles in Japan...
Our new games are sure to serve up a good time, starting with AO Tennis 2. And then we begin a very themed week with most of the games being some sort of space game. Is this space week or something? In an unprecedented move, we even announce a PC game! You'll just have to listen to find out why...
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Can you tell we're a bit unorganized?
Because we totally aren't! We're on top of things! We promise...
Game play charts have not moved in a while, titles leaving Game Pass and Xbox Adaptive Controller is allowing wheelchairs to become Xbox Controllers! As you can tell, the news has no rhyme or reason this episode... We're just into everything from the get go. Quite a lot of news for the start of the year.
We even go over what games are coming soon for the Series X. Is that the hype train pulling into the station?
For new games we have a stoner Koala detective in a noir-like adventure, Pillars of Eternity II for all your RPG needs and take a trip to a strange planet in Journey to the Savage Planet. Monster Energy Supercross 3 comes out 2 weeks in a row (trust me, it makes sense) and an updated-almost-3D-remake of Snake! Now we can all be in the 90s again!
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Oh you whoo, hi, hello! We back for 2020 with Season FOUR!
Drumroll please...
We have a lot of games to catch up for #GameFace as the last one we did was last decade! Badum tish.
Kyle is now officially disappointed in The Outer Worlds and is getting re-hyped about DOOM (2016), Simone is playing Fairie, and both Kyle and Lee complete Korgan. Also, Kyle is blown away by MixPlay! Seriously, give it a bash. Lee gets stuck into Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Assassins Creed Black Flag.
Also, we're all a bit disappointed with Gears 5.. Listen to find out why!
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We sit down and chat to our very own local Mod and Bot Wrangler - Noel - AKA DarkestShadowNZ!
What does this mysterious force for good have to say about life as a moderator? And do you know, he also mods for some of the biggest New Zealand Streamers too! We take a deep dive into what makes him tick. From his first games and console, all the way to what its really like to mod and everything in between - we grill him on it all!
Thanks Noel, for stepping into the limelight and out of the shadows! We hope you enjoy those stickers we had to bribe you with.
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Welcome to 2020!
Our Holiday Special's kick off with us talking to a long time fan and none time listener - Lee (AKA Purk3y Turk3y).
He has been on a few of our past streams before, so we're super excited to welcome him back.
In this special #GameFace style episode we chat about what we've been playing - everything from The Outer Worlds and Sea of Thieves to even Rocket League. We even ask him where the heck the name Puk3y Turk3y comes from... You may want to sit down for this wild ride!
Also, we are super hyped about the Series X and cant help but ask a few questions to an unsuspecting Lee.
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Its the show you've been waiting for. The last official episode of the year and we're presenting the 3rd annual Xboxcast Game Awards!
Like any typical award show, the categories are made up and the points don't matter. With that in mind we don't have a clear winner or loser, or even nominations. We go purely by personal preference. Because that way, we can't be wrong! Its a complete win-win situation.
Our categories are on our Patreon page and our Discord. Which means you can't blame us if yours didn't win. Or even get mentioned.
Thank you guys for listening. Its been a pleasure to have you along for the ride! We hope to see you all in 2020 with even better, funnier and many more stories about our gaming adventures. Or lack thereof.
Until then, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Its been a really quiet week on the news front, with everyone holding off on end-of-year announcements till the televised Game Awards. But that wont stop us! From State of Decay 2 to Halo: Reach, we're talking about Microsoft games coming to Steam. Along with some really exciting Games with Gold news that we're sure will excite the 10 year old within us!
And then we have a massive list of games coming out this week. The biggest one being Halo: Reach! And the excitement is palpable. Often heralded as the second best Halo game, its now finally here and finally part of The Master Chief Collection. We couldn't be more excited! Neverwinter Nights comes back in an Enhanced Edition, Kerbals get more toys to play with in Kerbal Space Program's DLC - Breaking Ground and we're enthralled with Arise: A Simple Story. My Friend Pedro has also jumped on this hype train.
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A little Star Wars game was released and our very favourite game reviewer has been playing it!
Thats right, Simone reviews Jedi: Fallen Order.
Lee managed to get into the West of Dead Beta and gives us his thoughts on that, which makes it sound harder than it is. It can't be that difficult, can it? Its not like its a Souls game...
Meanwhile, Kyle has decided to up his completion ratio. Why? We don't even know. But it did lead to getting 30 achievements in one Sunday, and even going back to the OG Destiny. You have never heard a happier Lee...
And apparently Old Man's Journey is better than ABZU according to the resident achievement hoarder... Which means, of course, we had to check it out. Can it live up to the hype?
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The stores are starting to play Christmas music, so you know what that means?
Another 'Game Awards' show! And this time, you're invited to our party!
Xbox 360 and Xbox One had birthdays recently which leads us to ask "When will the 360 die?" Playground Games might have given us a glimpse into Fable 4, but all we can do is wait. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare seems to be divisive, and even more so with its new patch. And Logitech comes to the party with a toolkit for the Xbox Adaptive Controller. Good on ya, mate!
Golazo leads our new releases for what is a quiet week. Where The Water Tastes Like Wine has us enthralled with its art style, again! (It was pushed back for some reason) And Mowin' & Throwin' seems like an amazing party game you'll want to get your friends around for. Also, did you know Lee hates rhythm games? We didn't...
Now, onto the excitement - The Xboxcast Game Awards 2019 - we have a post on our Patreon page where we tell you the categories. And we're letting you suggest new categories or games! Be sure to check it out and have your say. It may even end up in our Game Awards episode (Coming Soon).
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The one that made us famous!
Listen closely, and you'll hear a real life gun shot in this episode. Luckily no one was hurt.
The #purplePants are back! Simone gives us our much needed update on Stardew Valley and we're still amazed at how this game continues to exist. She's also played Jedi: Fallen Order and in a revelation might actually be able to play a Dark Souls type game... Find out what Simone and Kyle think about the latest Star Wars outing.
Lee has managed to win a copy of Need For Speed: Heat, only to find its not really the new hotness he was hoping for. What makes it so bad? No one knows...
And then ewe're back to the 'normalities' of Sea of Thieves and its treasure losing ways, getting spaced in The Outer Worlds and grinding up the Swarm in Gears 5, which all of us are slightly disappointed in...
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Simone's #purplePants story is now famous!
Missed the how and why? You'll just have to listen...
And thats not even all! We covered XO19 which has been called "better than E3" and "exciting" and "bold". In fact one quote was even "you guys should totally listen to #theXboxcast because they are great!" And who are we to argue? Even if we did make up 90% of those quotes! It didn't stop us from having a special panel - made up of Kyle, Lee and Producer Paul - to go over all the excitement of XO19. So much news... Its almost too much.
But we still did some normal news and some normal nu-games!
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Lee and Paul take over #NuNews to give Kyle and Simone a much needed break.
All the pre-hype about XO19 is here! Listen now and see how much we got right, and how much we got wrong. Disney+ is coming to Xbox and we go over how to get it. And if you're one of the few people who don't have GamePass yet, well here is an offer you can't refuse.
Could Fortnite be in trouble? People are spending less on the micro-transactions than they used to... Maybe the titan will fall? And now your Xbox will suggest things to play! The robots are here and they just want you to have fun. See, Terminator, its not that bad!
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Do you have the need? The need for speed? And can you stand the heat?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're in luck - Need For Speed Heat comes out this week. And even better for you, we take apart the flow chart EA provides on ways you can play!
Blizzard unveils Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 while trying to take the heat off their pro-China scandal. Which would have worked if these games were coming any time soon... A Red Dead Redemption 2 feature ends up angering console gamers, and really, is it worth all the gnashing of teeth? We have some teases about Gears 6, which is nothing you didn't already know. And Xbox streaming to your phone is available to alpha testers! This is going to be awesome.
Need for Speed Heat races into our lives, but can it race into our heart? We'll have to pump the brakes on that one, until we can see for ourselves. In the mean time, why not boogie on down with Just Dance 2020, slay some dragons in The Elder Scrolls MMO, beat up your friends with Tanky Tanks and experience the thrills and chills in Football Game.
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That it. Its all done. #terrorTober has come and gone. We can all return to normal heart rates again...
Without a doubt, Simone 'won' this years #terrorTober - she actually managed to finish her chosen game and get a little creeped out by it. Lee spent an hour with three games, and Kyle actually stuck around in Blair Witch for 12 hours, before nope-ing out of there. But how and why and what did we think of our games? You'll just have to listen to find out. Thanks to everyone else who took part and joined us in our time of need!
We'll be releasing our The Outer Worlds review soon! So stay tuned for that.
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You don't need any kind of access to jump into this episode!
XboxAll Access is back and it comes with a path to Scarlett when it launches. Oh, and its now available in Australia! So all our mates across the ditch can jump on board getting themselves an Xbox super easy like.
Lee has decided that The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas are linked. We don't really believe him, but maybe you do? And while he's talking about conspiracies, have you head about Overwatch 2? Apparently thats coming too!
We're super hyped about Afterparty which has been released and come to Xbox Game Pass on release! So, maybe we'll dive into that at some point - just have to finish off a few more games quickly... A blast from the past with Super Monkey Ball has people hyped, and we don't know why.
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The new games this week are out of this world!
Because The Outer Worlds is finally here! Are you playing it yet? Tell us what you think about it.
Big next-gen news as Aaron Greenberg says Xbox Scarlett will do 4K 120 FPS. Or did he? We go into his comment and what it means. A new Xbox Live Product Marketing Director has been found in Harvey Eagle, who hopes to drive more business in the EU region. And finally - you can now change your Gamer Tag to anything you want thanks to Xbox adopting the Discord-like usernames. Speaking of, do you know we're on Discord? Join our server for a bunch of fun!
And this week we have a fantastic line up of games being released. From off planet Fallout-esq The Outer Worlds (which is getting rave reviews) to shooting your friends in the face in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. There is even Farming Simulator 19 Platinum Edition just for Lee. If you ever wanted to become a country star, well now is your chance with Let's Sing Country!
We only have one more week so be sure to join us for #terrorTober by telling us what games you're playing using the hashtag!
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We've reached our midway point in #terrorTober, and Lee has chosen to play... Surviving Mars.
Yes, you read that right! The city building strategy game is Lee's chosen #terrorTober game.
Make sure you're following along as we conclude #terrorTober on next #GameFace. Why, you ask? Because The Outer Words arrives and that sounds like a lot more fun than struggling through a scary game.
With that in mind, Simone updates us on Oxenfree, which sounds like an amazing game! Lee does some critique of Blair Witch, which could almost make us game reviewers now... And then the usual spattering of Destiny 2, Anthem and, of course, Surviving Mars. And tell us what you guys think of #unemployedGary! He's out there, working hard to make sure you enjoy #terrorTober too!
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With Kyle out of action, Producer Paul steps in to help Lee with the news.
Join us for a very different #NuNews!
In the news this week we have duel of the fates as Apple begins selling the Xbox Controller. You better believe it! Mike Ybarra leaves Microsoft after 20 years, and we wish him all the best for his new endeavours. Oxenfree sees a big push from Xbox Game Pass, which is awesome news for the future of indies. And don't forget to begin your pre-load of The Outer Worlds!
As for new games, well whats old is new again (and to be honest, we're actually pretty excited about it!) with Planetscape: Torment, Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II all arriving on Xbox in their Enhanced Edition flavours! And there is also the very interesting looking Return of the Obra Dinn. Seriously, check out that art style!
Be sure to join us for #terrorTober this month and tell us what games you're playing using the hashtag!
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Time to get frosty with the release of Frostpunk on Xbox!
This episode is a special test - we had Producer Paul join Kyle in the studio while slacker Lee Skyped in. All thanks to Producer Paul's new shiny audio equipment! Let us know how it sounds as we'll be looking to do more of this for our Conversation With episodes.
In the news Xbox and Spotify become best buds, Star Wars: Battlefront II finally allows you to get all the achievements you're missing, Untitled Goose Game might come to Xbox soon and Microsoft has an aneurysm and decided to remove Mixer streaming from Windows 10... Find out why we think is a terrible idea.
For the new games, Tropico 6 allows you to dictate your way - and we all think this game is worth your time. Atlas looks like a great MMO to check out, and we all struggle to pronounce AeternoBlade II... Oh and feel cool with Frostpunk Console Edition!
Be sure to join us for #terrorTober this month and tell us what games you're playing using the hashtag!
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Have you heard? We have kicked off #terrorTober...
Not sure what that is? Check out #GameFace! to hear all about it!
NuNews takes a less creepy tone considering we're in the Halloween month, and actually brings you some interesting and (maybe) factually correct news this week! I think thats the real horror story here. Destiny 3 is not coming any time soon, Modern Warfare sees a massive boycott and pre-order cancellation and Google Assistant now talks to Alexa to talk to Cortana to get your Xbox to turn on... Oh, and beta invites for this little thing called Project XCloud are starting to roll out. So make sure you get on that!
As for the new games, the underwhelming Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint Ultimate Edition arrives, Destiny 2 goes back to the moon in Shadowkeep (moons haunted), We Were Here Too has us very interested and what every calls Ghostbusters 3 comes at us in the form of Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered.
Be sure to join us for #terrorTober this month and tell us what games you're playing using the hashtag!
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Welcome ghouls and ghosts to #terrorTober...
We kick things off with naming our very cute, but he's also totally scary, mascot for #terrorTober. Introducing Unemployed Gary! He's going to stick with us while we play our scary, spooky and creepy games over the month of October. Thanks Unemployed Gary! And then we end up getting really nervous and sweaty telling you guys what games we're going to try and play during the most stressful event ever taken part in.
I'm not scared, YOU'RE SCARED!
No idea what happened there...
Tacoma, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, Gears 5, Pro Evolution Soccer and Creature in the Well all feature in this episode as we slowly get back to normal. What do we think of Gears 5? How did Lee find Ghost Recon - Breakpoint? And what are Simone's thoughts on Creature in the Well? You'll just have to listen to find out!
So tell us, what game (or games) are you tackling for #terrorTober?
Remember, use the hashtag so we can track you all over the internoodles!
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Prepare to Surge with excitement as this week's #NuNews comes at your face!
Black Ops 4 begins to wrap up, Batman Arkham writers are on board the Fable reboot and Afterparty becomes officially official! All while Obsidian is Obsidian is hiring for a new RPG, which might even be The Outer Worlds 2! And on a sad note - Sony now owns Sunset Overdrive... Shed a tear for a missed opportunity.
And as for releases - we have the potential game of the year right here! Mining Rail 2! You heard it hear first guys, this is GotY for certain! Along with the sport themed FIFA 20 and Doug Flutie's Maximum Football we have The Surge 2, Rage 2's expansion - Rise of the Ghosts and Constructor Plus.
And we are all gearing up for our #terrorTober challenge this October. So join us on Discord and Patreon to be a part of the fun!
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With Kyle still suffering a broken thumb, its up to Lee and Simone to have a game off!
Lee is building his house in Minecraft, and getting distracted with the mining part. Simone is becoming a city planner in Cities: Skylines. It seems this is the week for building!
But thats not all - Lee has jumped into the Ghost Recon: Breakpoint beta and has an interesting review of it while Simone has discovered the awesome Creature in the Wall, thanks to Game Pass. And Kyle even has some thoughts on it.
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After a week off, Lee has his husky voice on. We hope you like it.
Since we missed the last week's episode, we have a lot to update you guys on. From watching the Game Play charts jump around - thanks to the monster that is Gears 5 - to testing out the latest update of the Xbox dashboard. Then we have realistic fishing sims creeping up on us to boot. What a wild ride.
Speaking of rides, two new games to keep an eye on is Truck Driver and Bus Simulator. You'll be piloting your very own big rigs in no time. Along with helping folks get around a city. So really - win win!
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It official - August's #back2YourBacklog challenge has wrapped up!
And just in time too with Kyle breaking his hand so he can't play anyways.
To celebrate the completion of the challenge, we asked each other some questions. And you can play along too!
What game did you play? What was your goal? How far did you get? How long do you think it will take to finish / How long did it take for you to finish? What would have you done differently? What game would you have chosen instead? Will you continue this game?
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Gears POP! has exploded onto the scene with over a million players in just a week.
But already the servers are experiencing some issues...
Welcome to this week's episode of #NuNews. And we kick off with seeing one of our own fallen in battle... Kyle has broken his thumb and had his Xbox One X succumb to the RMA gods... But now onto the real news!
Telltale is back, sorta. Forza 6 is driving into the sunset. Capcom has a new Resident Evil game coming. And Forza Horizon 4 celebrates 12 million players!
For the new games, we have Gears 5 leading the charge in big names (and have you seen those review scores!), Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is a blast from the past, Monster Hunter: World goes frosty in Iceborne, NBA 2K20 shoots some hoops and Creature in the Well pinballs its way on your Xbox and into our hearts.
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Do you like new games? Because we have new games!
This past week was an absolute cracker of a week for new game releases, with something for everyone! Want to get the pants scared off you? Try Blair Witch. Want to go back to the good ole days of Alan Wake and Quantum Break? Well Control has you covered. And thats only 2. So many more came out this week, we cant keep track of everything!
Australia is banning We Happy Few (again). It seems like they have a problem over there. Gears Tactics coming to Xbox confirmed! Game Pass might be coming to all platforms. And prepare to jump into the Monster Hunter World: Iceborne beta.
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A shocking revelation that threatens to tear The Xboxcast apart!
Did Kyle make the right choice? What would you have done instead?
Even more #back2YourBacklog talk on this episode of #GameFace! We cover the usual suspects - Mass Effect: Andromeda, Sea of Thieves and Destiny 2. But this week we reanimate State of Decay 2 as Simone goes through it, get down with Crackdown 3 and Lee's Division 2 talk doesn't do much to divide us. Guest appearances by Forza 6, Final Fantasy XV, Halo 2 and Forza Horizon 4 courtesy of Lee (of course).
Now, we're not saying that you should check out our Mixer channel, but you really should. We have some exciting ideas for the 4th quarter that you may want to check out. And please don't forget to share, like, and join us on Patreon and Discord!
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GamesCom was here! And while not as big as E3, its still choka full of exciting news!
So what are we waiting for? Get ready for a mammoth #NuNews!
News Editor Lee had his work cut out for him this week, so things were spoken about as they happened. From new games coming to Game Pass to Gears POP! and Human Fall Flat DLC, we cover it all. New games announced, new DLC announced, Gears 5 announcements and Kerbal Space Program 2 landing soon! It was super exciting!
And thats not even the normal news, or new games coming out this week either!
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You can now build computers on your Xbox. We truly are living in the future!
PC Building Simulator has arrived on Xbox this week, to make all your virtual dream PC's come to life.
Slay The Spire arrives and jumps straight onto GamePass. We have it on good authority that this may even be GotY... If you like rougelikes that is. If they are not your thing, maybe try a duck that bends gravity to its will? Or Stellaris's new expansion - Utopia!
On the news side, things take a dramitic turn. Twitch is in hot water, for the umpteenth time this year, after turning Ninja's page into an advertisers nightmare. Phil Spencer thinks Mixer Pro being added to GamePass Ultimate makes perfect sense. Kotaku decides to burn the rest of its bridges with all gamers by telling them they aren't playing games right. And in what might be the biggest twist of the year, it seems that Death Stranding might be coming to Xbox!
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We're continuing with out #back2YourBacklog challenge - well Lee isn't. But Kyle and Simone are! What are you playing to help clear your backlog this August? Kyle is still stuck on Mass Effect: Andromeda, but managed to sneak some Rocket League in. Simone is dealing to zeds in State of Decay 2, and even has a quick Stardew Valley update for us!
And Lee? Well he's just playing everything, but his most recent obsession is The Ashes. A game about cricket. A game that kept him up till 3 the next morning!
We're doing an experiment on Mixer... So head over to our channel and give us feedback. And don't forget - we're live every Tuesday at 7PM NZST!
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Back to normal programming! And the GamePlay charts are looking extremely underwhelming...
The biggest news this week is Ninja moving to Mixer! It has sent shock waves through the streaming community and a massive win for Microsoft. We look forward to what the future holds. But for now, we're happy to see Mixer in the limelight.
GamePass adds new games, Games with Gold revealed which games we can look forward to in August, and No Man's Sky is getting another massive update. New games arrive this week with Planetfall from Paradox Interactive leading the charge, and the US President in a mech suit? Yeah, its one of those weeks!
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Lee abandoned us. Well only for one episode... So Paul and Simone have stepped up to the plate.
Will #NuNews be as good? Let's find out!
August comes with a new challenge - we call it #back2YourBacklog - and the rules are simple. Choose a game you have started but never finished from your backlog and during August, go back to the game and finish it. Finish could be what ever you want it to mean - from the story to collectibles to even those sweet, sweet cheevos!
Fortnite World Champs, Doom being pulled from backwards compatibility and Xbox Home Screen re-designs are coming! The news is exciting this week! As for new games - Madden 20 charges in, while Mutant Year Zero gets its first expansion. And Simone even knows what teenage friends look like!
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GameFace! The podcast you know and love is back! Because we have actually had some time to play some games!
Let us entertain you with our thoughts on the Gears 5 Tech Test. Sprinkle some being-really-bad-at-Rocket-League. Add a dash of Forza Horizon 4 Lego. And you end up with almost a full podcast. But wait! We're completely missing Simone's stories!
Find out what Simone has been up to in Stardew Valley, how she suddenly has a taste for Uruk blood and will she ever finish Microsoft Jigsaw?
Filled to the brim with exciting gaming stories, including our thoughts and our achievements.
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In a special turn of events, our live stream for this weeks episodes were such a hit, that Simone even stayed on to give her unsolicited opinions on the news! Just like old times.
Do you feel the need for a Wolfenstein co-op game? Because we have just the thing to scratch that itch!
We didn't make it, so we can't take all the credit, but you can still thank us later. Wolfenstein: Youngblood is blasting onto your Xboxs this week!
Xbox hardware tanks in this past quarter as the world holds its breath for the new most powerful console in Scarlett, but thanks to Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Live usage has jumped to 65 million people! If only they would all listen to this podcast... Monster Hunter: World is celebrating 13 million units sold by giving free stuff away. Seriously, go now and log in! Free in game items guys!
Thanks to Kingsman for highlighting some easy cheevo games in the Xbox Sale. We all know Lee will play any bad game to get his score up.
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We are back, ladies and gentlemen!
After Kyle and Simone's three week trip, and a small mid-year break, we're in your ear holes again. And boy does it feel good!
As a thow back to the old days, Lee's news is completely out of whack. So yeah - have fun following that along! Fishing game Fishing Planet is out now as a free to play and Play Anywhere title, so theres no reason not to get your rods out. Is Microsoft releasing a cheaper console just for XCloud game streaming? We don't know! Destiny 2 has some news, along with The Division 2 and then its back to the Microsoft news... The news this week is an adventure!
New games will have you playing as an avocado, mowing mutant laws, playing with gravity and being scared by a non-existent town in the UK.
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Its that time of the year again! Time for our annual break down of all the excitement from Xbox's E3 Keynote thing.
And strap yourself in... Its going to be a monster!
The Xboxcast go over every single announcement the Xbox team made on stage, and for those watching our live stream, even got to see the trailers! We are that profesh! From The Outer Worlds getting confused with The Outer Wilds to Keanu Reeves appearing in Cyberpunk 2077 and even some Halo Infinite tease, we have all the news as it happened with our thoughts. And there's even some talk of Next-Gen...
And our very own announcement! Kyle and Simone are going away for a much needed break. But do not despair! Lee along with Producer Paul will be live streaming the NuNews on Mixer, taking your questions and thoughts live! With us going away, and not having any game stories for #GameFace! we need your help. We are looking to you guys for game stories, and theres even a competition. Want to know more? Head on over to our Patreon to find out how you can enter!
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Xbox games coming to Steam, GamePass coming to PC, cats and dogs living together! What is this? Only the best universe of course.
Thats not even all we have for you! Watchdogs 3 leaks, Baldur's Gate 3 teased, oh my! Looks like the news is ramping up as E3 comes ever closer. And speaking of E3 , we also have a ton of news about that for you.
In a world first, Kyle does the new games with a positive spin. Take that everyone who was playing the Pixel Art Drinking Game!
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What a packed #GameFace! we have for you guys.
Lee gives us some golf tips from his time spent with Golf 2019 PGA Awesome Tiger Woods Edition, beats his kids at Halo 2 and surprise, surprise, plays more Division 2... Shocked Pikachu gif. Kyle jumps into Forza Horizon 3, continues with Mass Effect: Andromeda, and has a very rough time with Sea of Thieves. Simone has a small update on Stardew Valley. And no, she still does not have the purple pants! These things are mythical at this stage...
We are now live streaming our podcast recordings, so if you want to come watch us live, be sure to follow our Mixer page. We typically record on Tuesdays at 19:00 NZST. And don't forget to join our #Discord! Oh, and have you joined the official Xboxcast True Achievements Leaderboard? In fact, join all our things. And become a Patreon while you're at it.
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After what seems like a super long week, we're suffering from some serious low energy vibes... But that won't stop us giving you all the #NuNews you know and love.
Lee confuses himself with the Game Play Chart, first wanting to go forwards, then backwards, then jump around, jump around, jump up and get down! The Division 2 is not going to lower its difficulty, we just have to get gud. Ubisoft leaked their plans for Ubisoft Pass Premium, although uPass would have been a much cooler name. XCloud is getting a whole lot of info before E3 and we have at least three stories about Gears of War.
We try to do the new games, it becomes a lesson in cricket - the sport, not the animal. We get scared in Layers of Fear 2 and then super excited about Outer Wilds. Did you know that if you watched something on Mixer at some point in the past, you probably own Outer Wilds? We didn't either! But its Game Pass on release day, so who cares! Go play it. Right meow!
And we even brought back the beer segment for you guys.
We hope to be educational as well as funny, and getting beer right is a lot easier than getting news right.
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Microsoft and Sony working together at long last! It's less exciting than you think. Even though the PlayStation division had to be calmed. And now Nintendo is jumping on the band wagon too.
We have a leak about Xbox's E3 keynote, Activision hands over the reigns to Call of Duty, Game Pass is losing 18 games and The Division 2's eight man raid has finally been beaten on consoles. And on top of all of this, Microsoft has shown us Minecraft Earth and we're totally not worthy.
New games are coming fast and furious this week, with Team Sonic Racing leading the charge, but we're more excited about Dauntless. On the other side of the scale, we're less than excited for Back to 1995. But hey, we're not exactly game critics.
We live stream every episode now on The Xboxcast's Mixer page. We're live on Tuesdays, 7PM New Zealand time. Join us and be a part of the next episode.
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April ended. A while ago. And with the end of April comes the end of the April Achievement Challenge.
Thank you to everyone who took part. We are super impressed with everyone!
Who won? Who came second? Who is writing these blurbs? You'll just have to listen to find out.
And amid all the hub-hub, we even some fun stories about Sea of Thieves, Overwatch, Red Dead Redemption and even Simone's famous Stardew Valley. Throw in our Patreon shoutouts, and you're in for a fun time!
We are now live streaming our podcast recordings, so if you want to come watch us live, be sure to follow our Mixer page. We typically record on Tuesdays at 19:00 NZST. And don't forget to join our #Discord! Oh, and have you joined the official Xboxcast True Achievements Leaderboard? In fact, join all our things. And become a Patreon while you're at it.
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This episode fills us with Rage! Rage 2 that is. Which is now out to some very interesting reviews...
Gears 5 has leaked - well just the box art and the release date, and we can't say we're impressed. More devs are joining The Initiative. Monster Hunter World gets all frosty. More games are becoming Epic Store exclusives, and we're not cut up about it at all. And it looks like Anthem burned EA in more ways we could imagine.
This episode was live streamed on Mixer by the request of our fans. Want to join in next time? Check out The Xboxcast's Mixer page. We're live on Tuesdays, 7PM New Zealand time.
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Two weeks worth of #NuNews? Lets do this!
Anthem might be less annoying now, according to Lee. Mixer is giving away free Sea of Thieves Loot. Microsoft is worth one trillion dollars . And XCloud reached the take home milestone causing the abundance of cake. All this exciting news, and yet, we somehow spend time trying to describe some third party Xbox controller concept. No one ever said we were logical, after all.
And when it comes to Games with Gold and the new games coming out, well, to say we are underwhelmed would be right on the money. But Final Fantasy XII (thats eleven for the normal folk) did come out which is awesome!
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With the April Achievement Challenge coming to a close, the race is heating up. This causes lee to jump into every single game he owns and even buy a few bad ones... And because of this, this podcast becomes a monster - running for over 2 hours for the live stream. hopefully Producer Paul has managed to cut it down to a more resonable length...
From Monster Hunter: World to Star Wars Battlefront II, this episode is jam packed with good games, bad games, ok games and game games.
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Get Over Here!
Thats right - Mortal Komat 11 is ready to satisfy all your fighting needs.
All the news is being horded for E3, so don't blame us for a super efficient episode...
The Game Play chart has finally bored Lee. Its finally happened. There is not much rejoicing to be done. Final Fantasy X and X-2 are not Xbox One X Enhanced but they are? Its all very confusing. We go through the best Game Pass games, Ubisoft donates money to Notre Dame and Stardew Valley is getting an update!
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Have you joined the official Xboxcast True Achievements Leaderboard? Now is your time to shine!
Kyle has played the worst game in the world. So much so that its now even on YouTube for you guys to endure. Its so bad. Like its just the worst. Arrrrgghhh... Lee has decided to PLAY ALL THE GAMES for our April Achievement Challenge - from BLOPS4 to Life is Strange. He must be feeling the pressure now. In more joyful news, Simone has The Best (TM) Stardew Valley stories to entertain us. Seriously, may she never finish this game because its just too good!
Thank you all for listening! Don't forget to yell out to us on Twitter, Patreon and Facebook. We love hearing from you and would love to hear where in the world you are!
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Come on down to the barber where you can get a haircut and a beer, while you play Xbox!
Is he here? Only in our news stories... And our dreams.
With Notre Dame tragically burning down, Assassins Creed Unity finally has a use. And that is to rebuild the iconic landmark. Phil Spencer was seen playing Destiny 2 on his one private XCloud server, Lee completely forgets about the game play charts, Xbox is making (small) waves in Japan and GamePass has become even better with the addition of Monster Hunter: World and a golf game...
If you feel like being overrun by zombies, World War Z has all the ZoS (Zombies on Screen) you could ever need and Final Fantasty X and X-2 are finally on Xbox! And there was much rejoicing. Until Lee tries to explain the rules of snooker to Kyle. But Kyle is not interested due to the extremally low ZoS score.
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Another week. Another #NuNews for you. And even more delicious live streams!
This week Lee is disappointed in the game play charts, and Borderlands 3 looks like it is launching with crossplay! This is exciting and will be one of the first games to do so. Final Fantasy X and X-2 come to Xbox and there is even some Destiny 2 news, for those that were missing it. And to top it all off, Atari gets Lee all misty eye'd with its new console that may or may not be coming out sometime in our life time...
On the new game front, we have exploding butterflies in Flutter Bombs, people getting lawyer'd in Phoenix Wright and cook your perfect burger with Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
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Welcome to the first April Achievement Challenge podcast!
And we're trying to get it right while live streaming..?
We're a two handed podcast! And we're challenging you to a challenge! Want to know more? You could go to our Patreon page and find the deets there... Or you could just listen to this episode.
And check out our True Achievements Leaderboard!
Lee is enjoying The Division (the first one) after he managed to accidentally buy The Division 2, and explains how that happened. Kyle raves about What Remains of Edith Finch, and urges everyone to play it! And Simone is back with her Stardew Valley stories which we absolutely love and cant get enough of.
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It may be April 1st, but there are no fools on this week's podcast!
Well, maybe Lee..
Speaking of April Fools, a bunch of games are testing out "being funny" and leading the charge is Rainbow Six Siege with their Rainbow is Magic event! Everything is cute, cuddly and very, very pink. Perfect for inducing the rage you have hidden inside you. For Honor does one better and add Rabbids (those very strange rabbit creatures) into a sort of horde mode. Talk about nightmare fuel.
And prepare to go back to Pandora as Borderlands 3 got announced to much fanfare and excitement! And it looks fantastic. Also rumored to be funning at native 4K on the One X. Now thats impressive.
In case you have been living under a rock, The Xboxcast has kicked off the first annual April Achievement Challenge. What is that? Firstly, listen to find out. Or go to our Patreon page - all the deets are there. Come join us, and battle for eternal bragging rights.
We're also trying out this whole Live Streaming thing on YouTube. But only Patrons will get access to the video afterwards.
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This is a very confused episode of NuNews.
We're so confused we even live streamed it to our YouTube channel using Lee's phone. You may want to check it out - Kyle was called the "Chris Evans of podcasting".
Apart from being confused, news is very Sea of Thieves heavy, because Kyle loves it still. We go over the trusted Xbox Gameplay Chart that Lee loves, welcome two new games to BackCompat, talk about new Game Pass games and even get really excited about the new trailer for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodline 2!
In even more exciting news - Final Fantasty VII is coming to the Xbox this week! Oh man, we (Kyle) can hardly contain ourselves! Lee decides to get weirdly excited about Xenon Racer, but who can blame him?
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What have we been playing for the last two weeks? The answer may, or may not, surprise you!
But the answer is indeed very little. It seems we have hit that part of the year where real life is taking over... But we still have some fun stories from our wonderful Game Story Master - Simone!
Simone has been playing Cities: Skylines and things don't seem to be going so well... But then do they ever? Kyle and Lee harp on about how difficult The Black Armory content in Destiny 2 is. Lee has spent way too much time in Anthem for it to be healthy. Kyle is really, super duper excited, in a big way, about Satisfactory (which you so totally have to check out!) and Lee gets really bored of The Sims 4. So much so that he leaves the room. Bye Lee.
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With GDC kicking off, the news cycle is starting to kick off. Sorta.
Maybe.
The big news this week is of course Google Stadia - the new game streaming service from Google that runs right in your browser. Hey, we never said it was a good idea either... And all this talk of game streaming prompts more details for XCloud to come out, and so far, its looking like Microsoft and Google are gearing up for the long fight.
You can now, sort of, stream games from your PC to you Xbox. Halo MCC will share progress between PC and Xbox, but is still not a Play-Anywhere title, strangely enough. Xbox Game Pass is losing 4 games, while teasing newer, updated titles to come.
In the Nu part this week, prepare to die many times in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and learn how to properly pronounce Tyd Wag Vir Niemand.
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The mists are starting to clear, and out of the fog appears a brand new episode of NuNews!
And boy do we have news. All the news from Inside Xbox along with the random news that pops up over the week. Halo on PC! Yes, you heard that right! Halo fans can rejoice as Halo: The Master Chief Collection is making its way to PC, allowing fans to finally Finish the Fight! And it doesn't stop there, Halo: Reach is coming to The MCC too!
Xbox Game Pass is getting a new addition, One Piece has a brand new game, special sound on Xbox, and more! Oh my!
The launch titles should not leave a division in your mind on which ones to look forward to as The Division 2 launches. And we even get a little fancy with the beer. Sort of.
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Welcome to yet another GameFace! episode. And the theme seems to have been surviving...
Surviving a few weeks with not many games played that is!
For some reason, our heroes have found themselves short on leisure time... Which means you get to listen to Lee talk about Destiny and Anthem for days! Kyle has decided to check out Surviving Mars after its many updates, which almost turned into a brand new game. Along with even more Mass Effect: Andromeda. Do you get a space vibe? We get a space vibe... Simone is still trying to find the Mayor's Purple Pants and serving aliens in Stardew Valley while Lee remains unimpressed with The Division 2 Beta.
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Looks like we have gone to Venus to get the beer this time...
NuNews for the week of March 4th and it looks like all the news is waiting for GDC which is coming at our faces very soon!
Lee loves his gameplay charts, and this week nothing is causing waves. Which causes Lee to go looking at the UK Game Charts where we find Anthem is still number 1... Theres news of Xbox Game Studios acquiring yet another studio, Microsoft looking beyond consoles and Apex Legends hitting 50 million players!
And a new month means new Games with Gold! A few new games have gotten us excited with this round of free games, including another original Xbox game! And of course the big release for this week is Devil May Cry 5.
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NuNews for the week of February 25th.
Since trying to become beer reviewers, we've had an overwhelming lack of feedback. Which clearly means everyone loves it and we shouldn't stop! This week we kick off talking about one of Kyle's favorites - Monteiths Sumer Ale. A sweeter beer that Lee tries very hard to say good things about...
In the news this week, we go over Lee's beloved game chart from our friends over at TrueAchievements.com, get super excited about Final Fantasty coming to Xbox in glorious 60FPS and speculate about Game Pass coming to the Switch. In fact, Game Pass looks like it could be coming to any internet connected device. Are you ready to play Skyrim on your smart fridge? Halo on your dishwasher? Cuphead on your phone? Actually, that would be a great fit...
For the new games this week, Kyle actually did some research! Can you believe it? Because we can't... From defending the universe in 8 Bit Invaders, to taking over the universe in Stellaris, we have the games you need to know about.
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GAMEFACE!
Remember our "What Have We Been Playing?" section? Or our "Games Played This Week"? Or as Lee put it "So what have you been playing Kyle?"
No? Ok, never mind! Onwards.
Strap in for this episode, as the entire Xboxcast have managed to find themselves addicted (or at least playing excessively) Rocket League! From Kyle driving into Lee, to Lee swearing at Kyle, and Simone yelling at everyone, much fun was had and we even have proof on Mixer! Simone is still struggling to satisfy the aliens in Stardew Valley (I thought this was a farming game?), Kyle and Lee did their first Destiny Nightfall together - which is a cause for celebration, and Lee has even played the indie game of the year - Celeste. What did he think about it? You'll just have to listen to find out.
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Welcome to Nu News - a new series from The Xboxcast.
Nu News show cases all the Xbox news you need to know about for the week past. That covers the News part of Nu News, so whats this magical Nu? Thats for all the Nu games coming out (or have come out) for the week! And together we have Nu News!
This week we want to clothe ourselves in Xbox Onesies, we're sad about at least one game leaving Xbox Game Pass, but manage to console ourselves with a few new games coming to Xbox Game Pass! Final Fantasy IX has arrived on Xbox & Windows 10 and Crackdown 3 gives everyone a brand new bonus pack for free. Daddy Duck says "Quack! Quack!"
On the releases, we have a small game, you may have heard of - Anthem! Be sure to tune into a future episode of GameFace! to hear Lee talk all about it... Looks like this could very well be the new Destiny.
Kyle and Lee go over all this and more on this week's episode of Nu News!
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Welcome to Nu News - a new series from The Xboxcast.
Nu News show cases all the Xbox news you need to know about for the week past. That covers the News part of Nu News, so whats this magical Nu? Thats for all the Nu games coming out (or have come out) for the week! And together we have Nu News!
This week, we step up our BOOM with the launch of Crackdown 3! Jump on JUMP FORCE, Exit the metro with Metro Exodus and see the dawn of a new Far Cry. And thats just on Friday! Its am massive week for game launches.
And now for the news... Apex Legends is the most played game. Period. We can all go home now. Its done. With 25 million players in the first week and being the most watched on Twitch, it looks like the sun might be setting on Fortnite... Old games are new again with Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate, Planetscape: Torment and other classic RPGs coming to Xbox. Activision earns a record profit and celebrates by firing close to 800 people.
We have also decided to be beer critics. For the reasons that we have. It might not be such a good idea...
Kyle and Lee go over all this and more on this week's episode of Nu News!
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GAMEFACE!
A brand new, totally exciting, and did we mention new, series from The Xboxcast.
In this very special episode, we have all just come down from the hype of playing the Anthem public beta and share some thoughts on it.
Should you buy it? Why or why not? What did you dislike about Anthem? What did you really like about Anthem? We answer all these questions in this very special episode of GameFace!
So what are you waiting for? Get your GameFace on!
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Welcome to Nu News - a new series from The Xboxcast.
Nu News show cases all the Xbox news you need to know about for the week past. That covers the News part of Nu News, so whats this magical Nu? Thats for all the Nu games coming out (or have come out) for the week! And together we have Nu News!
Inside Xbox happened and boy did it come with all the news! Microsoft Game Studios are now Xbox Game Studios and Kyle and Lee debate this change and what it could mean. Halo: Outpost Discovery is here to disappoint everyone not in the US, Crackdown 3 is looking amazing and Sea of Thieves is getting a super mega awesome update for its first birthday!
In some exciting news, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Batman: Return to Arkham are coming to GamePass! And that have everyone super excited. Mortal Kombat 11 is getting a new fighter and a brand new Special Edition Sport Red controller was shown off.
And thats just the news from Inside Xbox!
For some cool podcast news, we now have a Patreon! So please check that out.
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GAMEFACE!
A brand new, totally exciting, and did we mention new, series from The Xboxcast.
Remember our "What Have We Been Playing?" section? Or our "Games Played This Week"? Or as Lee put it "So what have you been playing Kyle?"
No? Ok, never mind! Onwards.
GameFace is all about the games we have been playing this week, including the now infamous Anthem VIP Demo. Since its our first GameFace of the year, we have a lot to cover - all the games of December and Janurary from Kyle, Lee and Simone.
Kyle got sucked into Mass Effect: Andromeda, Lee decided summer was a great time for not one, but two, football games and Simone has one of the best Final Fantasty XV stories we've ever heard. All this and more in this episode of GameFace!
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Season 3 - all that changes is everything!
Welcome to Nu News - a new series from The Xboxcast.
Nu News show cases all the Xbox news you need to know about for the week past. That covers the News part of Nu News, so whats this magical Nu? Thats for all the Nu games coming out (or have come out) for the week! And together we have Nu News!
In the news this week we have a lot to go through since we were off for a month or seven... Bungie and Activision broke up, Forza Horizon 4 races past 7 million players, Sea of Thieves is shrinking its game size and EA has managed to shoot itself in the foot by canceling Money Maker, I mean, Star Wars Open World. All this and more in this week's Nu News!
On the game releases, we have the fabled Kingdom Hearts 3 and a bunch of other ID@Xbox games. But Kingdom Hearts 3 is finally here guys! Can you believe it?
For those that are worried about the game stories, don't be. We still have a surprise or two for you this season. There is more to come from the Xboxcast, so be sure to follow us.
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Joining us today is Marc from Red Scar Publishing which is publishing a tabletop RPG and a board game called Devil's Run - Mad Max meets dice rolling. And he has even won an ENnie! We are in the presence of greatness.
We get hyped about The Outer Worlds, and other Game Awards announcements, before putting Marc on the spot and asking him all the odd and strange questions. From getting Marc to explain a lot about Devil's Run and why its set up to use a 2d20 system. But our questions don't end there!
With Marc being an old friend of Lee, we learn all about Murphs Peanut Church. Which, maybe we should have cut. But we didnt. So enjoy!
Mac joins us over Skype, so please excuse the echo - we're still getting used to these remote interview/conversation type things...
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Its the last official episode for The Xboxcast, and since everyone else is doing it, we will do it too! Presenting The Xboxcast's Game Awards for 2018. How exciting is this? Answer: its very exciting.
Like any typical award show, the categories are made up and the points don't matter. With that in mind we don't have a clear winner or loser, or even nominations. We go purely by personal preference. Because that way, we can't be wrong! Its a complete win-win situation.
The categories we have chosen to talk about for our award show this year are... (drum roll please) - Biggest surprise of 2018 - Best story
- Best (or biggest) time sink (any guesses for Lee's answer?)
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Best looking (because who doesn't like eye candy?)
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Best multiplayer game
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Best score
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Best mobile game (because sometimes we do game on the go)
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Your holiday game (we all have that one in our backlog)
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What are you looking forward to in 2019
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Our honorable mention list (we all have those great games that didn't make the cut)
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Anti Game of the Year
And finally
- Game of the Year 2018 as decided by each of us
Reminder: These are the games that we played this year and not the games that came out this year...
Thank you guys for listening. Its been a pleasure to have you along for the ride! We hope to see you all in 2019 with even better, funnier and many more stories about our gaming adventures. Or lack thereof. Until then, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We'll see you on Xbox Live!
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We have a podcast, and we think its awesome.
Spyro is back, in a fantastic remaster, and Simone has gone all hands on with it! Does he fly the same? Is he the same colour? Whats the airspeed of an unlaiden swallow? She knows the answers to all these and more!
Lee tries his hand at Ducati 90th Anniversary and finds two wheels less impressive than four, while Kyle tries to stream The Solus Project and have it fail misseribly (but its still up if you want to see what went wrong!)
Lee was also alone when he tried Thomas is Alone - a game about sentient blocks. Its a lot more entertaining than it sounds, trust us.
For the exciting news, Microsoft have given their new studios what seems like an unlimited budget to realize their wildest dreams and make the game they have always wanted to make. If that doesn't get you excited, nothing will!
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With the internet having a meltdown, and everyone else suffering from the fallout, we have arrived to bring some much needed perspective into your lives. Nothing is as bad as it seems, not even Lee's face.
Simone is away, so what better time to rope Paul on and have him tell us about Fallout 76. From what he thinks, to how hes found some bugs and even some cool environmental storytelling - Paul does a great job of making Fallout 76 sound like it belongs in the fallout universe. Remember to tell us what you guys think. Is Paul off the mark, or is the internet just its usual, whiny self?
Lee plays a lot of games. Like a lot a lot. Like just when you think it shouldn't be possible for a working man to play so many games, Lee plays one more. We're not even angry, we're impressed. The Turning Test shows Lee what we all suspected, Grip doesn't hold Lee's attention, Unravel makes him come apart at the seams and of course there is some Destiny and Forza Horizon 4 to add some variety.
Farming Simulator 19 has us all excited to play this week. Its not a joke. Farming co-op with your friends sounds amazing. And there is a little game called Battlefield V that was released this week.
For some news, we talk about the Xbox diskless rumor and why its a good idea, PixARK is free and the backCompat team show us how far they can go technologically with the release of Final Fantasy XIII on Xbox One!
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Do you like the new news, like Lee likes the nu-news?
Well you're in luck! This episode is news from start to finish. Everything Xbox announced at XO18 is discussed and dissected by our panel of judges - those being Kyle and Lee of course.
XO18 took place in Mexico City and was chockfull of announcements - from new studios joining the Microsoft family, to updates and expansions for existing games, and even a bucket load of games coming to Game Pass.
We even take a deepish dive into the tech behind Crackdown 3 and what it means for the future of Xbox and gaming.
Also, remember to take a photo of you gaming with a buddy and hashtag it #GiveWithXbox!
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And now for something, completely the same.
Exactly the same, except Lee has decided to play all the games! From Battlefield 1 to Fallout 4, Gears of War to Fallout 76. And almost everything in-between. We hear Lee's trepidation at Fallout 76, and who can blame him? Kyle wonders how Sea of Thieves remains so vague with their quest giving, but still gets so excited about Gears of War 4.
For new games, we get a Grip on Hitman 2, MechaNika and Scalextrix. So many new games this week! Steel Rats tries to take the title for the most buzz words used in a game description.
Big game news was teased for XO18 and we are beyond hyped! And Red Dead has earned all the money in the world. Thats it. No more money. We can all go home...
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Better late than never, right?
This is out Shocktober But For Realsies episode. Or at least it would have been, if the game devs decided to come out and play. In stead, its a pretty normal week with only two 'scary' games launching, and most Halloween themed things taking place in games...
Joined by our spare warm corpse, Jeremy (due to Lee being slack), Simone is back at Red Dead Redemption (the first one) and she entertains us with some fantastic stories. And Kyle has a horror story about his Xbox One X...
This is our very normal, Halloween episode, that might not be very Halloween-y. But who cares, because we still have fun! Yay!
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Simone's inner cowboy has come out, and his name - John Marston.
Thats right - Read Dead Redemption 2 has come out, so we're celebrating the best way working gamers do - by playing through our backlog. It just happens that Red Dead Redemption is the one Simone is enjoying at the moment!
And since we're so close to Halloween, we have a very normal Shocktober Episode for you here. To keep with the theme (and because as the memo writer, he's the only one to get the memo...) Kyle played Manual Samuel - a fantastic little game that's on Game Pass at the moment.
We go over the few games that have decided to come out on the same week as RDR2, those brave souls.
In the news, Kyle goes on a rant about the new avatars, Game Pass gets some Halloween themed games, The Orange Box gets a 4K makeover on the One X and Battlefield 5 lets you play as a Nazi? Whaaa?
All this, and more on this weeks episode of The Xboxcast.
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Simone is being slack. So lets talk to Jeremy!
And what should we talk about? I am glad you asked.
Forza Horizon 4!
Its not like any other games exist right about now...
We dive into some cool Forza stats, and spend way to long going on about the drifitng and the sound of crashing into the walls. Its great!
And then as per usual, its new games, some gaming news - like For Honor getting a really pretty graphics update - and giving Jeremy a very hard time. But don't worry. He gives it right back.
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In case you haven't heard, Warface is coming to Xbox One... After coming to Xbox 360 in 2013. Its ok, we don't understand either.
Simone is still Red Deading it up, Lee has finished the Forsaken story, and all three of us are still only slightly obsessed with Forza Horizon 4.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Quadruple I is here to crush what remains of PUBG, and it brings a heap of ID@Xbox friends along. There really is something for everyone this week.
What has really gotten us excited this week is the news of Project xCloud - the new game streaming project Microsoft announced. We talk the possible tech behind this and what ot means for the game industry while rumors of Obsidian being sold to Microsoft are flying about. And to add a cheery to the tip of this wek - Forza Horizon 4 is the fastest selling game of the series so far!
(You really should be playing it buy now!)
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With the smell of petrol in the air, and the arrival of cars that cost more than your house, we can safely assume its Forza season!
Thats right, Forza Horizon 4 has arrived, and its even on GamePass on Day 1! You have no excuse for not playing it.
In this very special normal episode, join Kyle and Lee as they talk about their experience in what is the arguably the best racing game ever made.
Did they enjoy it? What was good? What was great? And what blew the doors off?
This is our Forzathon. A semi deep dive into the Forza Horizon 4 experience.
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No more fancy intros. Nothing different about the hosts. This is a 100% normal episode. There is nothing to be afraid of.
Have you heard of Abzu? Well you will now. Its on GamePass so you have no excuse for not playing. On a completely unrelated note, guess what Kyle has been playing? Lee, of course has been playing Destiny 2 Forsaken - shout out to Northstar for adopting us into their clan!
This week we have a ton of games that will, have, or are about to launch. Dakar 18, Fifa 19, Valkyria Chronicles 4 and this little indoe racing game - Forza Horizon 4. Well Forza for the people who pre-ordered. The rest of us have to wait till next week. We are so hyped for this game!
In the news, we have exciting new games coming to GamePass with Wolfenstein and Metro 2033! Mouse and keyboard support is headed to the land of Xbox. Not top sure how to feel about this one... And of course, all the Destiny news you can handle... Thanks Lee!
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Are you ready for some news? Because thats all we're doing in this one!
Oh, and Lee has played a little indie game, not sure you'll ever hear of it - Call of Duty: Black Ops 4!
Final Fantasy's are coming to Xbox, and we couldn't be happier! If you ask us, its about time. We can't wait to dive into 7, 9 and 10 all over again. Sorry 8, but you're a bit late to this party. PUBG was broken, and then fixed, and then fixed some more in what turns out to be a rollercoaster of emotions. Alexa is now friends with Cortana, which is sweet, even if a little wrong. And we know someone who will be over the moon to hear the Lego Harry Potter is coming to Xbox as well!
But we all know what you're here for - and thats Lee's Blackout Beta Review! Listen to what he says about the new Call of Duty, and why PUBG should be worried. Very worried. Just ignore our hands as we dive in.
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Do dinosaurs eat brussel sprouts? We try to find out!
Simone is having a hard time with driving a horse and shooting the bad guys in Red Dead Redemption. And dating more pigeons. These two might be related... Kyle is getting absorbed into Gears of War 4 and has managed to convince Lee to play too. No seriously, check out our YouTube! And everyone is still being amazed at the beauty of Star Wars Battlefront 2.
In the news, PUBG gets achievements, Forza Horizon 4 releases its achievements and Gears of War 4 is getting ready for its final achievements... To remember all of that is quite an achievement!
We have 20 new games on Xbox releasing this week, and Simone goes through most of them.
But the best news to come out of this week - Henry Cavill is going to be Geralt - The Witcher - in a new Netflix series!
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Do you want to learn all about tupperware parties? Do you even know what a tupperware party is? Well, you're in luck - our special guest Jeremy is here to explain everything you need to know about them. From how to get started, to what you need, to even what tupper really is. You don't want to miss this one!
With Simone being away, we take the time to reflect on the lull of news by talking about Xbox All Access! It's real, it's a thing, and no, Phil will not come to your house if you buy it. Trust us, we asked...
We also talk about games, and in particular - No Man's Sky - which has absorbed Jeremy's life. Star War Battlefront 2 - which has absorbed Kyle's life. And of course, Forza Horizon 2 - which has absorbed Lee's life.
Also, something something about Destiny 2?
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We're back! And Just in time to get on the Gamescom Hype Train for this year.
Gamescom happened this week in Germany! And were pretty sure you aren't tired of hearing about it yet. There is a ton of news to get through. From PUBG controllers to Battlefield V Special Edition Xbox One X's and everything in between. Sea of Thieves gets an expansion, State of Decay 2 gets an expansion, PUBG gets a release date and Hunt: Showdown pops up on our radars. We have the freshest Xbox news, shipped to you straight from Germany, via the internet to us. And then to you.
Simone has come around to loving Halo, just like we knew she would, Kyle takes more drugs in Fallout 4 and Lee races around the French country side in Forza Horizon 4. And because you've missed us, there is always talk about Destiny 2...
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This here is a very special episode. For you see, its our 50th episode ever!
What? We never did any beta episodes. No idea what you're talking about.
Anyways! This time we start off a bitt differently. The format is undergoing a revision, so please let us know what you think.
Kyle plays Sea of Thieves, becomes a drug addict in Fallout 4 and tells some really awesome jokes. Simone talks to us about Quantum Break and the amazing end boss fight. Lee... Lee has been driving cars. Not real cars. Forza Horizon cars. To be honest, we're starting to get a bit worried.
In the news, Sea of Thieves hits 5 million players, Xbox Game Pass gets an annual subscription and over 9 million people have joined Lee in their car hobby as Forza Horizon 3 announces its player base numbers.
As a reminder, on the 4th of August, at 7ish PM New Zealand time, join us on our Mixer channel as we celebrate hitting 50 episodes with a live stream and some friends.
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And out of nowhere, a normal episode appears!
But how can you be normal with this bunch?
Since we're back with your regularly scheduled episode, Lee comes at us with news, nuus, and knews... So much news! Xbox Scarlett and its streaming capabilities, Microsoft hitting $10 Billion with is gaming division, Shadow of War removing microtransactions, QuakeCON coming u, Destiny 2 news and... Fortnite took up 20% of all internet traffic in New Zealand? Say what?
For new games, we have a big one - No Man's Sky lands on Xbox with its NEXT update and the screenshots being shared on Twitter make it look amazing. We can't ait to jump in to what looks like a properly finished game. And Train Sim World opens up the Northeast Coridor. We think thats where the posh people are.
Kyle goes on about Fallout 4 (only a few years too late) and Lee has completed 80-something percent of Forza Horizon 3!
We're one episode away from hitting our 50th episode, which is awesome news! We have a live stream event planned for the weekend of the 4th, so be sure to check out our Facebook or Twitter page for deets and timing and stuff like that...
All of this, and more in this 'normal' episode of The Xboxcast.
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A year ago, we came together to talk about games. Who would have thought we'd still be doing this? Not us, thats who!
But here we are, officially one year old! And what better way to celebrate, than to eat cake while trying talk... Well that and have a look back at our very first episode - Episode Numero Uno.
From the news of yesteryear, to what we were playing back then and then even a bit of introspection where Kyle asks everyone how happy they are to be seeing his face every week, this episode has it all. Plus cake. Well... Chocolate brownies. But still, thats sort of cake right?
This episode was streamed live on Mixer, so if you want to see our setup procedure and how many false starts we have to suffer through, go check it out. A more refined version will be on our YouTube channel. And of course, you'll always have the audio version of to cherish for ever.
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Lee is back, and so normal programing can resume!
We have beta news for Skull & Bones, Fishing Sim World news and get your Warface on, because its coming to Xbox.
For new releases, Minecraft on the Switch is making big waves with the aquatic update and Simone catches us up on all the games we missed that you should care about.
Give us a listen, share and like and tell your friends. And don't forget to join our Xbox Live Club to keep up to speed with our gaming (or lack there of). And we're now on Mixer, so follow us along there too.
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You're looking good. Have you lost weight?
We are back and we even live streamed this episode! Hit up our YouTube if you want to see our big beautiful faces!
This week, we are joined by Jeremy and Lee as we just have a chat about games. Something we don't do often enough. And certainly a little different to normal.
From what we are playing, to our gaming wish list, to even a few unpopular gaming opinions - this fireside chat has it all.
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Lee: Lieutenantlee69 on Twitter and Lieutenantlee77 on Xbox
Put seatbelts on your ears, because this is the Post Xbox E3 Hype Show and boy do we have a lot to cover.
To start off, Xbox showed off 52 games, 18 exclusives and 15 world premiers to a crowd of 6,000 people! And to help you digest it all, we are going to go over everything they covered, in the order it was shown.
Joined by Simone and Jeremy to keep Kyle's heart from exploding with hype, lets jump right in. And what better way to kick it off than with Halo Infinte!
Welcome to the hypezone!
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With Lee away, the cat is out to play. And that cats' name is E3. Only the biggest time fo the year for gaming fans.
Kyle, Paul and Simone couldn't really care much about the news or the new games this week, BECAUSE E3 GUYS! So to make sure you are just as excited as we are, we go over the games getting us the most excited. Both confirmed and rumored to be shown off or on the show floor. And of course, Fallout 76!
What are you most excited about for E3?
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Chris Pratt riding a T-Rex and saving the world is the brand new franchise that you never knew you needed. Until now! So while that happens, we stop everything to completely go gaga for State of Decay 2.
Seriously, no other game exists for The Xboxcast any more. We're all playing it, and you totally should to. In fact we even get Jeremy to join us and talk about his adventures in the zombie wasteland.
Fortnite gets sued by PUBG, more dinosaurs get shown off for Jurassic World Evolution and even the Xbox 360 gets some love with its first system update in 2 years. Probably updating its privacy policy... Which reminds us...
New games have decided to become wacky this week with Birdcakes, Zamb! Redux and Yuki's Island Express to name a few. If you ever wanted what it felt like to be a dung beatle trapped in a Sonic-cross-pinball world, then this one's for you!
Now onto serious business... We have updated our privacy policy!
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Sarcasm. Its that thing that you never expect. Unless, of course, you do. In that case, its not unexpected.
This week, Kyle and Simone are back, and we are almost back to normal programing. We talk about Apple giving all the 3.5 jacks to Microsoft for use in their new Xbox Adaptive Controller, more titles leaving Game Pass and Fortnite getting $100 million for its foray into e-sports. Its also no smooth sailing for Sea of Thieves. Also, did you know Australia bans games? We have a list!
Our new games list is certainly not backwards, or decaying, as we cover State of Decay 2, I Hate Running Backwards and oOo: Ascension amongst others.
And for a special segment this week, lets get that E3 hype train going! Only a few days stand between us and Phil on the Xbox stage. What better time to talk about the things we are hoping from E3 this year!
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Kyle and Simone are still away and so we have mixed things up. A guest introducing the podcast! This is almost a special episode...
Today Lee and Paul are joined by Rebekah and her sister Charlie as we learn the best ways to trade in for Warframes in Warframe, the upcoming expansions for Overwatch and City Skylines, how Minecraft and Te Papa are teaching kids about earthquake safety. and we finish off with more war stories from Paul (this time it's not about his warmongering ways).
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Kyle and Simone are enjoying a well deserved break.
Which means the podcast has been left in the hands of Paul, Rebekah and Lee...anything could happen!
During the news Lee and Paul try and sell Gamepass to Rebekah
Rebekah feels at home in our top platformers run down, and gives us a great review of what we should all be playing.
Lee and Paul show their age when talking about the Gaming Hall of Fame.
But mostly important we discover Paul is a warmonger!
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Did you know we have a website? Well now you do. So whats stopping you from visiting it?
Join our heroes this week as they talk about getting free goats. In Pure Farming 2018 of course. No one goes around these days just handing out goats.
Sea of Thieves is riding the wave to be the biggest game Rare has ever done. And we're not going to take any wind out of their sails. Its not Rare these days to see this game get all the holes patched up. And I think I am out of puns now. We'll just have to sea where the rest of these show notes go...
Fortnite got hit by a meteor. And it was catastrophically well received.
Esports in the Olympics, Immortal Redneck gets to 4K60 on the One X and Microsoft loves Discord now?
We take a trip Through The Woods and decide its going to be terrifying too. All this an more in this weeks episode of The Xboxcast.
PS: Please like, share and rate us on what ever platform you're on. WeLoveYoukthnksbai
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We have cake. And beer. And its great. You should have been there.
To celebrate hitting our first 1,000 listens of the year, we brought in cake! And ate it all. Thank you guys for listening to us, and please remember to like and share and tell everyone about us. Because we're awesome. And its the right thing to do.
This week, a bunch more games decide to go Battle Royal, Sam is getting Serious for the fourth time, getting hunted by Ewoks is all we ever wanted and is Crackdown 3 close to a release date?
For the new games, prepare to get terrified when Emily Wants To Play Too and you help solve the murder of Nikola Tesla. Add to this, Euro Fishing is getting more DLC, in case that will reel you in...
This show is dedicated to Xbox Addict - a shining member of the Xbox community.
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And we're back to normal programing! Did you miss us? I bet you did.
This week in The Xboxcast:
We ask will Microsoft announce exclusive publisher rights to the biggest games this year? Its rumored at the moment.
Nineteen! Nineteen original Xbox games come to BackCompat and are looking better than ever in true 4K.
Over 1 billion hours of gaming done on Xbox Live in just 7 days. Thats over 100,000 years!
Battlefront II gets Ewoks.
And more.
On the new games front, Simone talks to us about new pinball tables in Pinball FX3 which causes Lee to go on and on about hating The Last Jedi, and a bunch of ID@Xbox games drop.
And when it commes to what we've been playing... Well, you'll just have to find out.
PSA: Our website was down. But its back now!
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Kyle is away on important study leave and Lee has bailed. That leaves Simone and Paul to champion this week's news and games!
Joined by guests, Jeremy and Rebekah, we discuss the latest Spyro Remaster, this week's backwards compatible games, the Fastest-selling game in Far Cry history, and PUBG weekly events!
We also have information on the new game arrivals this week, including Extinction, Owlboy, Robocraft Infinity and Bombslinger.
Join us as Paul shares his latest adventures in X-COM; Rebekah lays out a list of everything she's played this year; Jeremy details his adventures in Subnautica and A Way Out, and Simone reminds everyone why she's taking a break from Fable II.
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Jeremy: Pythagean on Twitter and Xbox
Can you believe it! We're already 10 episodes into Season 2.
And Destiny 2 is pants?
For episode 10, we have a very sad Simone. It seems life in Fable 2 is getting a little too realistic. But we soon forget about the sadness with a few awesome Sea of Thieves stories.
In the news, Sea of Thieves has become a behemoth of a game, Fortnite breaks all the YouTube records, Resident Evil VII and The Division are getting enhanced for Xbox One X and No Mans Sky is coming to Xbox. That makes a good few Playstation exclusives no longer that exclusive...
And you must have fallen through a worm hole, because there is actually an indie game that Kyle likes! Is this even real life?
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Simone entertains us with even more Fable fables, Kyle takes us on his Sea of Thieves adventures and Lee struggles with news, in what is probably our most profressional episode ever.
Playstation console exclusive Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice comes to Xbox, with Xbox One X support in tow, Doom is coming with a 4K patch and Xbox is having another sale. We take a trip down memory lane and discuss the legendary Duke controller as well.
But all the news is drowned out over the tidal success of Sea of Thieves and Lee fills us in on some really impressive stats.
And as a side note - Farcry 5 is being released this week.
All this and more, in this week's episode of The Xboxcast.
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Yarrr! Welcome aboard Ye Ole Xboxcast and sail with us on the high seas, as we seek to unravel the mysteries of this week in the land o' Xbox.
Take a wild guess at what we are super hyped about! Oh, just a small game called Sea of Thieves. You've probably never heard of it. Thats why we're here. To help you out.
You're welcome.
Apart from being pirates, we listen to Simone's continued trials and tribulations in Fable 2, The Xboxcast's Gears of War 4 event and even Kyle's take on Surviving Mars. Thats right, this week was a week full of gaming for our hosts - truely a rare occasion.
On the news front we discuss Weta moving into the game sapce (huge for New Zealand), Lee getting super excited about Super Bomber Man, The Verge being wrong (again) and Microsoft preparing for their biggest E3 ever! Throw in some games coming out, games leaving Game Pass, mix in some Games with Gold, and you have yourself an hour and a half of our soothing voices!
On The Xboxcast news front - we're now on Spotify! So subscribe to us there. And tell your friends!
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Now with 100% more stories about Fable II!
With a bunch of new games that are lauching, or have launched, this week, we get stuck talking about Surviving Mars and how hyped Kyle is (but isn't he always hyped?) and Vicious Attack Llama Apocalypse gets everyone quite excited again.
Xbox unveiled the world's first Priate Blaster, PUBG gets some future planning, Everspace goes full 4K and the adorable PixARK gets shown to the world. Lee goes down the rumor rabbit hole and starts randomly listing games that might or might not be shown at E3 or might even not be real at all. We even go over the console gaming numbers for 2017, and some of those will surprise you.
In Xboxcast News, we have hit over 500 listens under 2 months, and just want to thank you guys for joining us. You're welcome to give feedback on Twitter, Facebook, our website and even on the PodBean comments. In celebration, we have a Looking For Group event in our Xbox Live Group. So if you own Gears of War 4, feel free to jump in. If not, we're sure Lee will stream it. Check the Club for futer infomation.
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The Xboxcast Present: A Conversation With Josh
For our March Special, we chat to Josh, who is long time friend of Jordan, and certainly knows his stuff.
Josh is super knowledgeable about all things gaming, and it was a pleasure to talk to him. From Elite Dangerous, Monster Hunter World, For Honor and Halo, we cover exactly how many hours he's played. And lets just say that you will be surprised. And jealous. He's inspired at least one member of The Xboxcast to devote more time to crashing spaceships in Elite Dangerous.
Josh comes all the way from Wellington and you can stalk him on Xbox Live at Srgnt Kingsley.
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Nah ah, you're a stupid clown wizard!
In what has been the quietest week ever for Xbox news, we have all decided that we really like games. And so we played a bunch of different ones! Simone has started Fable 2, Kyle decided to play Batman Arkham Knight and even Lee, much to everyone's surprise, started 2 news games - GTA V and Super Lucky's Tale. Want to hear what we thought of these games? Well listen and find out.
Adding to that we discuss Mixer's new controller sharing feature, what to expect from Bethesda at E3 and how many hours the oldies are playing a week. Surprise of the week goes to 3D Realms releasing a new game - Ion Maiden. We also talk about The Darwin Project and other games that came out this week.
The Xboxcast News: We have a Discord and Xbox Live Club you can join. And a donate button on our website now. Be a dear and give it a test for us, please?
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We're trying to make sense of Lee. But it seems impossible. Can you help?
This week Xbox 360 versions of The Witcher 2, Crackdown (which is 11 years old), Fable and Forza Horizon (yes, the original) got enhanced for the One X, which is pretty amazing, and they are looking better than ever.
We go over the best selling games of January and number 10 will underwhelm you, Ubisoft is making all the right moves, Burnout Paradise is getting remastered and Destiny 2 gets an update. We also have a donate button on our website and stickers!
But possibly the most exciting thing for this week is that Rare is immortalising players' most memorable achievements in Sea of Thieves and doing a fantastic job of it.
This is a full on week for news and excitement and so far one of our best episodes (no bias at all here).
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What we thought was a quiet week on the news side ends up with info coming at us from all sides! Luckily we are here to help break it all down for you.
EA might lose Star Wars, mods coming to Cities: Skylines, Xbox One is on fire in Japan and GTA 5 sells how many copies!?
Simone tries to prepare us for a llama apocolypse but we get distracted by Age of Empires Definitive Edition and we hear all about the other new games that have headed, or are still heading, our way this week. And its true - Simone knows things!
Kyle raves about Firewatch, Lee says how bad Crazy Taxi is and Simone puts the boys to shame by completeing Ryse on Legendary difficulty.
All this and more in this weeks episode.
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ESports in the olympics? It could be coming sooner than you think!
This week in the world of Xbox, we discuss Fortnite getting 3.4 million concurrent players and then promptly crashing, Battlefront 2 getting Clone Wars DLC, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire coming to Xbox One, Destiny 2's Crimson Days and Kingdom Hearts 3's new Monster's Inc reveal! All this and more in this weeks episode of The Xboxcast.
Also, 30 something days until Sea of Thieves, which continues to get us hyped with a captial hype!
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Episode 2 of Season 2!
We're so excited, we almost skip the intro completely.
Sea of Thieves has a real life store thats about to take all our money, Respawn are working on a Star Wars game, Final Fantasy XV is getting cross-play and we would be totally cool if Microsoft bought EA. All this and more in this weeks Xboxcast.
Oh, and we even had the local newspaper come take photos of us!
All in all, this has been a very exciting week in the live of The Xboxcast!
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Welcome to Season 2! We are back and in your ears.
This week, we talk about Xbox Game Pass getting all the games, Dragon Ball Fighter Z, The Division being awesome, everyone hating on Ubisoft again and even more Sea Of Thieves. And we even talk about Microsoft buying EA! If you want to read more about what we talk about, check out our website. There you'll find links to the news stories we spoke about on this episode.
For those that might not be aware, we are doing more with our YouTube channel. Our first Distractions episode is now live and we go over our thoughts on the Sea Of Thieves Closed Beta. Be sure to check it out! Producer Paul did a fantastic job on it, and it will blow your socks off!
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The Xboxcast Presents: A Conversation With Merv
This week, we talk to a long-time friend and old colleague of Producer Paul’s. Merv worked at EB Games in Hastings and has some exciting stories to tell about the Gears Of War launch, dressing up in full camo and even pre-ordering $4,000 worth of games.
We start off with some news as things are already ramping up in the world of gaming and Lee has been feeling a bit sad with missing his slot.
Find Merv on Xbox Live as ArtfulDodger619.
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Our first podcast of 2018 brings a very rusty Xboxcast.
These holidays might have been a little too good. While we struggle to get back into the groove, we yell questions at our special guest – Jeremy.
Jeremy is a proud owner of an Oculus Rift and has spent many hours in VR, so it a was great opportunity to talk about the technology and where it could be going.
If you like what you hear, follow Jeremy on his blog at Pythagean on Wordpress and his Twitter @JeremeyStone7.
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For our last podcast of 2017, we have Lee on with us.
You may have heard us mention him as Little Lee or Lieutenant Lee. Lee is new to the Xbox family and new to gaming in general, so his thoughts on Xbox come from a place of 'innocence'...
In a first, The Xboxcast all had more than one beer, so things got a little... excited...
If you like what you hear, follow Lee @Lieutenantlee69 on Twitter and Xbox.
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XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Today we are talking to Jordan.
You may recognize the name - we have spoken about him quite a bit. He's our resident PlayStation fan, our biggest critic and when it comes to old school gaming, Jordan knows more than you and I.
If you like what you hear, follow Jordan @MrJordany on Twitter.
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The Cast is:
Lee:
Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone:
GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul:
HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Kyle:
XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
For our first special, we would like to introduce you to Rebekah.
Rebekah is a completionist. If a game has an end, Rebekah has seen it. Does it have achievements? She has them all. And she is an unashamed Xbox fan, which is an added bonus.
Show Rebekah some love and follow her on Xbox and Twitter at @SpiritedSojourn.
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Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
We have good and bad news guys.
First, the good news! This is a very special episode of The Xboxcast we have dubbed "The Awardcast 2017". We are going through and talking about our favourite games for 2017 and what we're looking forward to in 2018. It was so special, we even streamed it live on YouTube! And you can watch it HERE! It provides a look behind the scenes so you can even see how we do what we do. Be sure to let us know what you think!
And now the bad news... This is the final episode of the year as The Xboxcast takes a well deserved break and actually gets to playing some games for a change. BUT! Do not worry, for we will be back in 2018 with season 2, even bigger and better. And to top it all off. We even have some special things planned for your ear holes while we're on break.
Thank you guys so much for making this possible. We hope you enjoyed listening to us and we will be back.
Xboxcast, signing off.
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The Cast is:
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
The Xboxcast has no microtransactions, but feel free to give us money anyways!
This week, we discover that a certain game has been using the wrong type of chicken. Can you say scandal? We certainly can! We also talk about Democracy (the game of course) and Simone's talent for being assassinated, True Achievements Christmas Challenge, Blizzard's wonderful shade at EA and CyberPunk 2077 (which would you believe, STILL does not have a release date!)
For the stories we have covered in this episode, please check our website. All the links are there!
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The Cast is:
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Hello World and welcome to a podcast by grown up gamers that we like to call The Xboxcast.
Trump might be insane, but we're not here to talk about that.
This week, we ask that age old question... Can chickens swim? And be honest, you don't know either! Thats why you have to listen to this wonderful episode. But in other news, the Xbox One X is a top rated gadget, Mass Effect is 10 years old, CD Projekt Red cast all the shade and Minecraft gets all wet.
And because we love our listeners, we even give some details on when season one (which is this season) will end.
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The Cast is:
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
The Xboxcast is not pay to win and never will be!
This week was a massive week - the Xbox One X launched and managed to sell like hot cakes, EA decided it hated Star Wars, and a bunch of games decided to look even prettier.
Kyle has his One X and even managed to play some games on it which we hear all about.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
The Xbox One X is live! It exists!
And In this episode, Kyle has just taken delivery of his Xbox One X Scorpio Edition, but has not got around to unboxing it. Lee asks him to explain himself.
The Xboxcast chat about how to prepare for "The World's Most Powerful Console", all the enhanced games coming and yet another Skyrim release...
Join us as we discuss the world of Xbox and everything you need to know this week.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Welcome to The Spookycast - our scary special!
Since our 13th episode took place on Halloween, where we talk about all the creepiness that games have to offer.
We chat about creepy news, such as Microsoft killing the Kinect, and about the creepy games we have played over the years.
You wont want to miss this episode!
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Episode 12 is ready for your earholes!
This week we cover the Brazil Game Show, Original Xbox backwards compatibility, and the fact that single player games are dying...
Whaaa? Apparently so. Single player is dying according to the industry, but we have a few thoughts on that...
As an added bonus, we even have a review after real life hands on with the Xbox One X! Want to find out what we think of this monster? You'll just have to tune in.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
We are back to normal programing after our super special episode 10!
And this one is all about cow physics in 4K HDR, and other things of course.
We go over the news you need to know from last week, talk about games we have been playing, which is not so much Destiny 2 for a change, chat about VR and just generally ramble on.
We are the Xboxcast you know and love, giving our opinions on things we know very little about.
But, hey, at least its funny.
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
To celebrate hitting double digits (our tenth ever eposide!), The Xboxcast take a look forward to the games we are most excited about coming out.
From Anthem to Wolfenstein 2, we cover Xbox and PC, and sometimes even tell you when you can expect them.
So get hyped with The Xboxcast as we look forward to whats coming.
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Welcome to Episode 9, where we thank our number one fan, complain about daylight savings and talk about Batman being an elf.
Yes, we are sleep deprived, why do you ask?
Join Kyle, Lee and Simone talking about this week in Xbox.
As per normal, we go on far too long about Destiny 2, make our Games with Gold prediction for October and hear all about Raiders of the Lost Planet.
And! As an added bonus, we even cover the UK's biggest game event you have never heard of - EGX! Yes you read that right!
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Episode 8, the mysterious and unheard podcast, has gone missing!
Which is why we all banded together to take everything you love about episode 8 (which you haven't heard) and make it even better in episode 8.1! We have a lot of catching up to do, making this the longest podcast ever.
And we even have some very exciting news about The Xboxcast in this episode. The Xboxcast has hit over 500 plays in just 12 episodes!
We would like to thank everyone who is out there, tuning in each week, telling their friends about us, and just putting up with out nonsense. Producer Paul has found a location for the Hippo Entertainment Studio, which The Xboxcast uses to record. We have put a few photos up and you can find it under the hashtag #helpBuildAStudio on Instagram, Twitter and soon to be Facebook. We also live streamed this episode! And took a few questions from the audience. If you want to see what we look like (and please remember, this was a spur of the moment test) head on over to our YouTube page!
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
This week is like a hangover. A hype hangover.
We scrounge around for news after the hype that was GamesCom, try get any and all Xbox announcements from PAX, get hyped about Destiny 2 and just generally have a good time.
Last week we were all left, but today we are coming in stereo!
Put your feet up, grab your controller and let us catch you up on most things Xbox with us.
We're now on Facebook, Twitter and even YouTube!
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
In case you missed it, last week was Gamescom! A video game conference in Germany.
This might be a smaller, European version of E3, but the announcements were fast and furious.
We discuss everything that got us excited and pretty much spend the full hour just on the exciting news!
So put your feet up, grab your controller, put your feet up and enjoy the show.
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Update: We realized that our previous track was a bit to left leaning... This is the exact same episode, but now we are balanced.
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Episode 5.0 : Spooky Doom!
Its not Halloween yet, but that doesn't stop Lee from telling us about Moons Of Madness. We also find out all about Slime Rancher, Life Is Strange and ReCore. And of course we talk about GamesCom - a gaming convention thing none of us have never heard of.
Simone has some exciting Xboxcast news to share as well. So put your feet up, grab your controller, put your feet up and enjoy the show.
Welcome to The Xboxcast
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Episode 4.0 : Its So Fluffy
Could this be the longest Xboxcast ever?
Clocking in at 75 minutes, the cast talk about how they are dealing with Life is Strange, Spotify on Xbox and, of course, the big reveal of the new Xbox One Dashboard!
We are proud of this episode and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we have recording it.
We welcome you to grab a beer, put your feet up and let us entertain you.
Welcome to The Xboxcast
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Welcome to Episode 3.0!
Join Kyle, Lee and Simone as we ramble on about the latest in the world of Xbox, go over what games we have been trying to play and ask "Whats up with the Xbox app on PC anyways?"
The Xboxcast is a podcast by grownup gamers, trying hard to balance being an adult with adventuring across the lands, with sword and shield. Or saving the Earth from the Taken. Or solving puzzles. Or...
Welcome to The Xboxcast
www.xboxcast.co.nz
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Welcome to Episode 2.0!
Join Kyle, Lee and Simone as we ramble on about the latest in the world of Xbox, go over what games we have been trying to play and we even have a new segment especially for you!
We are proud of this episode and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we have recording it.
We welcome you to grab a beer, put your feet up and let us entertain you.
Welcome to The Xboxcast
www.xboxcast.co.nz
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Welcome to our midwinter special!
You might have wanted to know more about us. None of you asked. So we did it any way.
We asked each other a few questions and then rambled on for a bit.
We have put a bit more effort into this episode and even done some pre-production on it! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this very special episode of The Xboxcast!
Show Notes: Get to know The Cast
• What got you into gaming and what are first games you remember playing?
• Which consoles and computers did you own?
• Where did your gamertag come from?
• Why Xbox?
• What is your favourite game or games of all time?
• Why do you do the Xboxcast? Why do you give up a few hours of your week to get together and record a podcast?
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Episode 1.0! Its official. We have launched.
The entire Xboxcast all gather together for this one. Join us as we talk about whats happening in the world of Xbox, what games we have been playing and just generally rambling on about Destiny.
We are proud of this episode and hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we have recording it. We welcome you to grab a beer, put your feet up and let us entertain you.
Welcome to The Xboxcast
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
The Xboxcast is now on iTunes!
With E3 starting to fade from memory, we are all left dealing with the hype hangover. News is light as small details emerge about the games shown off. And due to real life, our heroes have not had much time to play anything new.
Welcome to The Xboxcast.
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Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Three gamers sit around and try to chat about all things Xbox.
From what they have been playing, to Xbox news and even touching on new games.
You thought we were done with E3? You were wrong! E3 has just ended so that gives us everything we need to jump on the hype train.
We talk about the games that got us most excited, some that are meh and of course, the Xbox in the room - the beast itself - The Xbox One X.
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Your hosts are:
Kyle: XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee: Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Episode 0.2 is were it all begins. Seriously. We have proper equipment, we have a proper producer, and we actually sound good!
We get super hyped for E3. Talk about Project Scorpio and even our hope for VR. And then get even more hyped for Destiny 2 after watching a 24 minute walkthrough of the Titan and Warlock!
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The Cast is:
Kyle:
XarCrius on Twitter and Xbox
Lee:
Leehoward on Twitter, Xbox and Mixer
Simone:
GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul:
HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer