Rand & Jez

The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

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The world's best Xbox and gaming podcast is here: The XB2. 😎 Connect with us at TheXB2.com , for YouTube, Discord, Patreon, and much more. Also known as The Xbox Two, we're an Xbox-first gaming podcast featuring "The Xbox Two!" We're two Xbox lifers and industry analysts, Jez Corden of WindowsCentral.com and YouTuber Rand Al Thor 19. Every Friday, we discuss the week's gaming news, share exclusive information, and offer unique insights, with some good humor along the way.

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Xbox Series X vs. PS5 FULL BLOWOUT, NVMe speeds, next-gen features, DOOM Eternal 19.03.2020 2:03:54

The Xbox Series X goes head to head with PS5! Finally, we have the full specs of both consoles, and we discuss what it all means for next-gen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

E3 2020 cancelled, Xbox digital event, Horizon Zero Dawn hits PC, Ori and the Will of the Wisps 12.03.2020 2:01:44

Rand and Jez discuss the big E3 2020 cancellation, Microsoft's upcoming digital event, HZD and other games hitting PC, and much, much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GDC postponed, E3 next?! Final Fantasy VII and Ori 2, Xbox Series X marketing, and fake leaks 05.03.2020 2:15:04

This week, Jez and Rand tackle the dreaded virus-that-shall-not-be-named sweeping the games industry, the deluge of "leaks" hitting the airwaves, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Xbox Series X marketing, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HUGE Xbox Series X specs drop, Coronavirus affects shows, Xbox smart delivery 27.02.2020 2:24:19

Rand and Jez lay down another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we discuss the massive Xbox Series X specs drop, Sony and others sidestepping tradeshows due to Coronavirus, Xbox Series X's smart delivery and next-gen features, and much, much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox Series X vs. PS5 price, Phil Spencer on Xbox competition, Rod leaves Gears of War 16.02.2020 2:29:16

Jez and Rand discuss the Xbox Series X and PS5 price, Bloomberg's PS5 "woes" report, Phil Spencer on Xbox competition, what Rod Fergusson leaving means for Gears of War, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox Series X SSD speeds, Switch beats Xbox, The Initiative and Perfect Dark? 02.02.2020 2:11:46

This week we discuss new Xbox Series X hardware rumors, Nintendo's massive resurgence, The Initiative and a possible Perfect Dark reboot, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox Series X "no exclusives," Horizon Zero Dawn goes to PC, is E3 still important? 16.01.2020 2:01:07

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two Podcast show! This week, we talk about the whole "drama" revolving around Xbox Series X games also coming to Xbox One, Horizon Zero Dawn heading to PC (while Rand takes a victory lap or three), E3's so-called declining relevance, and much, much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choi...

Xbox Series X SoC and ports, PS5 logo "drama," Batman teased (again), and more 10.01.2020 2:03:46

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk PS5 logo drama, Xbox Series X SoC and ports revealed, even MORE Batman teasing from Warner Bros, our most anticipated 2020 games, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox Series X "AAA" games, PS5 at CES 2020, is Bethesda for Sale? 03.01.2020 2:12:54

The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week the guys will be talking about Mike Ybarra's comments on Xbox Series X massive power and AAA games situation from Xbox Game Studios, PS5 being revealed at CES 2020, another rumor popping up about PlayStation acquiring Bethesda and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices....

Xbox Series X revealed, PS5 and Xbox Series X launch lineups, game of the decade 28.12.2019 2:24:15

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss the Xbox Series X reveal, the PS5 vs. Xbox Series X head to head, upcoming games, and our game(s) of the decade. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox Scarlett power, MLB The Show on Xbox, Cyberpunk 2077 to Xbox Game Pass? 13.12.2019 2:12:18

The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week the guys will be talking about Xbox Scarlett: Xbox Anaconda and Xbox Lockhart INSANE Power, PlayStation putting MLB The Show on Xbox consoles, our predictions for the Game Awards and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox Lockhart and Anaconda, Phil Spencer says no to VR, Rand plays Pokemon (LOL) 06.12.2019 2:38:45

The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week we talk about Xbox Lockhart returning from the "dead," Phil Spencer's comments about VR, Rand's thoughts on Pokemon (LOL), and much, much, much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Project xCloud "exclusives," The Game Awards "controversy," Google Stadia "launch" 24.11.2019 2:04:59

The Xbox Two podcast is back and this week Rand and Jez will be talking about Xbox Scarlett, Project xCloud, The Game Awards controversy, Google Stadia's launch and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Xbox X019 Reactions, Death Stranding, xCloud vs Stadia 17.11.2019 2:08:35

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two podcast! This week, we discuss all the epic news coming out of X019, Death Stranding, xCloud vs. Google Stadia, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox Scarlett upgrade via All Access, Death Stranding to PC, Xbox Games with Gold sucks? 01.11.2019 2:08:02

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss Xbox Game Studios' future, Death Stranding hitting PC and review expectations, Xbox Games with Gold having weak games, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PS5 to beat Xbox Scarlett? Outer Worlds reaction, game delays, and more 26.10.2019 2:20:42

It's time for another Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss rumors of PS5 being more powerful than Scarlett, the positive response to The Outer Worlds, Bethesda, Blizzard, and others screwing up, and big game delays! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ybarra says goodbye, PS5 vs. Scarlett reveals, Blizzard's China problems, and more 18.10.2019 2:21:05

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! We bid farewell to Xbox CVP Mike Ybarra, discuss the marketing hype train for PS5 and Xbox Scarlett, Blizzard's run-in with the Chinese censors, and much, much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox Scarlett rumors, X019 expectations, PlayStation Now, Shawn Layden laid off? 04.10.2019 2:17:29

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about some wild Xbox Scarlett Kinecty-rumors, PlayStation Now becoming actually... good? Shawn Layden and troubles at Sony, and much, much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare boycott, The Last Of Us 2, Xbox Game Studios future 27.09.2019 2:29:00

Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week, we talk about the drama surrounding Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Project xCloud, The Last of Us 2, Xbox Game Studios new IP, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox changing investor info, Gears 5 "sales," Borderlands 3 thoughts 21.09.2019 1:56:35

Join Jez and Rand for more Xbox and gaming chatter! This week, we talk about Xbox's changing investor info, Gears 5's "sales" and engagement, Borderlands 3 impressions, and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gears 5 Talk, Phil Spencer Plays Xbox Scarlett, Alan Wake in Control 14.09.2019 2:11:56

Gears 5 Talk, Phil Spencer Plays Xbox Scarlett, Alan Wake in Control by Jez & Rand --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hands-on Gears 5 Campaign Preview Special! 31.08.2019 1:40:29

This week is all about Gears 5! Join Jez and Rand for a special episode focusing on questions surrounding Gears 5's campaign, following a hands-on preview in Vancouver at The Coalition! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xbox exclusives to STAY exclusive? Spider-mania, and Xbox mixed messaging 23.08.2019 1:53:56

Jez and Rand SLAY another podcast this week, discussing such delights as Insomniac joining Sony, Xbox's messaging regarding exclusives, the Spider-man drama, and MUCH more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EPISODE 100! Will Xbox go third-party?! Gamescom 2019 expectations, and more! 19.08.2019 2:02:40

Join Jez and Rand for episode 100 of the Xbox Two show! This week, we discuss PS5 rumors, the possibility of Xbox going third-party publisher, and our Gamescom 2019 expectations.

Gears 5 goes gold, Ninja joins Mixer, Xbox single player game future 11.08.2019 2:05:13

**Note: Apologies for audio hiccups in this episode, due to Google dropping Hangouts Live. We'll improve it for the next!!! Join Jez and Rand for another Xbox Two show! This week we discuss Gears 5 going gold, Ninja joining Mixer, Xbox single-player games, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xb2/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...