Multiform: An Xbox Podcast

This week we discuss a handful of recent releases including Call of Duty Modern Warfare, The Outer Worlds, The Return of Obra Dinn and Sole. In the news Fallout 76 got a paid subscription, Ubisoft delays 3 of their upcoming titles, The Last of Us 2 was delayed, Ghost Recon Breakpoint is underperforming, Crystal Dynamics revealed how loot will work in Marvel’s Avengers, Shroud moves to Mixer and Mi...

This week Fornite Chapter 2 launched, Modern Warfare detailed their post-launch plans, League of Legends is expanding to consoles, Game Pass revealed some stats, Xbox adds text filters, Gears 5 got new characters, Fallout 76 delayed their NPC update, Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition was announced and we look ahead to a big release week next week.

This week we discuss the reception of Ghost Recon Breakpoint, details that were recently revealed about the Playstation 5 and its controller, Doom Eternal being delayed, Microsoft Flight Simulator previews, Playground Games RPG timing, Apex Legends Halloween event, the October Xbox One system update, IO Interactive working on a new game with WB and the Hyperkin accessory Gus and Spencer crave.

This week we are joined by friend of the show, Mixer streamer and special guest HoosierBoy. We discuss the Mixer platform and his background as a gamer. Plus he joins us to share our thoughts on the newly released Destiny 2: Shadowkeep story and all the improvements to Destiny 2 that came along with it. We also discuss Apex Legends Season 3 and the state of the battle royale genre. In the news, Bu...

This week Spencer reviews Sudden Strike 4: Complete Collection. In the news Call of Duty Modern Warfare has an unfortunate exclusivity arrangement, Inside Xbox revealed details of the first test of xCloud, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order got a new trailer, Microsoft is making carbon-neutral consoles, more Batman game teases, Google Assistance gets Xbox voice skills, Anthem Cataclysm lives again, Razer...

This week we discuss the big changes potentially coming to E3 2020, Gears 5 launch numbers, Borderlands 3 DLC plans, changes to Anthem DLC plans, Call of Duty Modern Warfare DLC and exclusivity deals, Minecraft’s huge numbers, the Destiny 2 five-year plan, Microsoft Xbox financial reporting changes, Ghost Recon Breakpoint getting an open beta, a new Terminator game was announced and Call of Duty M...

This week we discuss our initial Borderlands 3 impressions and we end the episode with a big SPOILER FILLED discussion on Gears 5 and it’s ending. In the news this week Game Stop is closing stores, a new Batman game might finally be coming, Project Resistance was revealed, Phil Spencer has played Scarlett games, EA begins beta testing their streaming service, Gears 5 revealed it’s post-launch plan...

This week we discuss the release of Gears 5, Ghost Recon Breakpoint Beta and year 1 content pass thoughts, Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer and change to first-person cutscenes, Plants vs Zombies Battle for Neighborville Founders Edition, October Xbox One system update details, Konami new console IP in the works, Madden 20 Superstar KO mode and more...

This week we’re joined by special guest, speedrunner and professional Ultimate player Cameron Brock. We discuss the speedrunning community, the recent launch of World of Warcraft Classic and all Xbox news of the week including Telltale Games lives again if only in name, Gears 5 moves up the early access launch, Xbox released an Every Xbox One Controller Ever Made video, Age of Empires may be comin...

This week we review all the news coming out of Gamescom 2019 including Gears 5 Horde and Campaign reveals, new Game Pass games, Age of Empires II Definitive Edition release date, Gears POP! release, new controller designs, PUBG cross-play, Ghost Recon Breakpoint 4v4 Ghost War PVP, Empire of Sin game announcement, Metro Exodus’ first DLC, Need for Speed Heat trailers and customization, why Toyota d...

This week we share our thoughts on new release PC Building Simulator. In the news Saints Row is finally confirmed to be getting a new game! THQ Nordic has 3 unannounced games coming to Gamescom and has acquired two additional studios. Minecraft Super Duper Graphics Pack is canceled. Splinter Cell might not be returning how we would want it to. Call of Duty 2020 has a fresh round of rumors and leak...

This week the ESA announced that Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft are introducing policies to require loot boxes to disclose their odds starting sometime in 2020. Rocket League also announced that they would be removing loot crates by the end of this year with more details to come. Apex Legends is getting a limited-time event that offers solo play. Gamescom is coming up and we know some of the publis...

This week Multiform turns 1 year old! Plus impressions on the new features in Madden 20, more Lego Forza Horizon 4 discussion, Blazing Chrome scratches a Contra itch, Destiny 2 Solstice of Heroes is here and a lot of discussion on what’s off with Wolfenstein Youngblood. In the news Ninja made a big move to stream exclusively on Mixer. The Halo Infinite E3 trailer had a hidden audio message. Call o...

This week we give our thoughts on Ghost Recon Wildlands Mercenaries and new release Wolfenstein Youngblood. A preview of what’s new in Madden 20 before its release next week. News from Quakecon Year of Doom, Cuphead is coming to Tesla cars in August, Xbox financial health and performance, the next Xbox update is changing the home screen UI and removing Cortana, Mixer is making changes to help keep...

This week Fate of Atlantis finally wrapped up in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and we got to play the Gears 5 Tech Test including Arcade Versus, Escalation and Tour of Duty. Plus we discuss a few details of Marvel’s Avengers that trickled out of SDCC. Ghost Recon Wildlands got a big update with a robust new mode ahead of its sequel releasing this fall. GameStop is experimenting with new store designs....

This week Treyarch revealed a new mode for Call of Duty Modern Warfare multiplayer, some details have been revealed about Ubisoft’s Gods & Monsters, Ubisoft is clamping down on misuse of Story Creator Mode for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Amazon Game Studios is working on a Lord of the Rings Free to Play MMO, Division 2’s first expansion is coming soon and adding raid matchmaking, Xbox Germany mistak...

This week in the news we discuss Remedy acquiring the publishing rights to Alan Wake, Potential Sony studio acquisition, Gears 5 tech test details announced, Netflix The Witcher first images, Halo Reach PC insider test was leaked, CD Projekt Red has 3 teams working on Cyberpunk 2077, Losing Progress in Games, Call of Duty Modern Warfare is adding reload while aiming, July additions and subtraction...

This week in the news we discuss Halo Infinite confirmed details, Jedi Fallen Order gameplay details, details on the development of Black Ops 3 and 4 at Treyarch, Battlefield V finger guns, PUBG announced a new studio and game, Forza Horizon 4 is adding another Lego car, unskippable ads in NBA 2K19, Crackdown 3 received new DLC, EA executives gave up their bonuses, Gears Tactics is likely coming t...

This week we’re playing Kingdom Come Deliverance, Mortal Kombat 11, Wolfenstein 2 and Forza Horizon 4 Lego Speed Champions. In the news we discuss new tidbits about Cyberpunk 2077, EA defending loot boxes, Microsoft may have cancelled the 2nd console codenamed Lockhart, Gears 5 monetization and movie details, Fortnite could have been cancelled, EA claims Anthem isn’t dead yet, Dragons in Apex Lege...

This week we discuss all the big announcements and trailers from E3 2019! Including Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a studio acquisition, a new internal studio, the next console (Project Scarlet), xCloud, a new series 2 Elite controller, Battletoads, Bleeding Edge, Borderlands 3, Cyberpunk 2077, DragonBall Z Kakarot, Elden Ring, Forza Horizon 4 Lego Speed Champions, Gears 5, Halo Infinite, Lego Star Wars...

This week we go over what we hope to see at E3 and what our most anticipated games of are including Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Cyberpunk 2077, Watch Dogs 3, Marvel’s Avengers, Saints Row 5, Xbox Scarlet Specs, NCAA Sports Titles, Halo Infinite, Fable, Batman Arkham and Gears 5. Call of Duty Modern Warfare was officially unveiled. Xbox Game Studios is going to have 14 game...

This week we talk about the new classic GTA style game American Fugitive. Plus Spencer revisits Saints Row 2 and ponders the future of the Saints Row franchise. We discuss Phil Spencer’s blog on gaming for everyone and some of the community improvements they are working on. CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will not be playable at E3. THQ Nordic is announcing at least 2 games at E3...

This week we discuss the new partnership between Microsoft and Sony on cloud gaming and Azure. Plus we discuss the report of a change in development for 2020’s Call of Duty entry and what it might mean for the future of the franchise. Ubisoft says 4 AAA games are coming out in the next 9 months so we discuss potential options. Rockstar bought a studio from struggling Starbreeze. Metro Exodus story...

This week Ghost Recon Breakpoint was revealed so we discuss all the new features and details. EA also revealed some upcoming games on their financial earnings call. Forza adds new content tying into the Indianapolis 500. Deep Silver may be teasing an upcoming Saints Row reveal. Xbox filed a patent related to accessibility. Gameloft will be the first to bring Xbox Live features to mobile gaming.

This week Gearbox revealed Borderlands 3’s gameplay. Epic Games acquired Psyonix. Ubisoft is teasing a new Ghost Recon announcement that ties into the recent Operation Oracle in Wildlands. A voice actor teased something Metal Gear related coming. Halo The Master Chief Collection is getting cross-progression between PC and Xbox. Project xCloud has reached a new internal milestone at Microsoft. Xbox...