TheXboxHub Official Podcast

It’s the start of a new month, which means a fresh wave of games will be washing up on a console near you very soon. It may be a quieter time on the release calendar, but there’s still a strong lineup launching in July which is sure to have something for everyone.  What luck that Gareth, Paul and Darren are back with Episode 330 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast to walk you through things. The guys d...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, it’s not yet time for another visit from the bearded present giver, but some decidedly less beardy people are here with their own gifts from the world of gaming. What I’m trying to say is, it’s showcase season! The Xbox Games Showcase, Summer Game Fest, and the small matter of Planet Zoo 2 (exclusive interview, anyone?!?) are top of the agenda for us h...

TheXboxHub Official Podcast is never far away. We’re on Episode 228 this time around, and Gareth, Paul and Darren are back with news, opinions and hot takes on the biggest games around. We’re talking 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Destiny 2 and more. Main site with news and reviews –  www.thexboxhub.com X –  https://X.com/thexboxhub Facebook –  https://www.facebook.com/XboxHub Instagram...

Another podcast, another showcase. They certainly seem to be coming thick and fast at the moment, and we haven’t even got to the busiest month of the calendar. This time around, with TheXboxHub Official Podcast #227 it’s time to focus on upcoming indie games, as outlined in the ID@Xbox showcase. Join Gareth, Paul and Darren as they bring you the latest on all the games. Main site with news and rev...

After barely catching our breath since the Xbox Developer Direct, the Xbox Partner Showcase has arrived. Focusing this time on third party titles, there’s updates on current projects alongside some surprises too. You know what they say (probably), where there’s a presentation, there’s a podcast. So what better time for the gang to return with Episode 226 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast and bring yo...

Where better to get the facts, as well as lots of wild speculation than Episode 225 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. Join Gareth, Paul and Darren as they digest the biggest news stories, and give themselves a little pat on the back for making some pretty darn accurate predictions recently. Show Notes! As always, full show notes are available over at  https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast And you can g...

Recently some of TheXboxHub team (and special guests) got together down in London for an evening of iconic video game music with BAFTA Games in Concert , spanning award-winning and nominated pieces from the past 20 years of the BAFTA Games Awards.  So forgive a little showing off at the start of Episode 224 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast, but the team are still on a high after the experience. It’s...

Announced before The Game Awards had even finished, and perhaps a sign Xbox had decided to skip the show and hold their own, the Xbox Developer Direct has finally landed. You know what that means, the team wouldn’t let an event pass by without getting together to have a good old natter about it. So who better to bring you up to speed on all the news and developments than Gareth, Paul and Darren as...

How did The Game Awards 2025 fare? Well never fear, as Gareth, Paul, Richard and Darren are back to unpick this and more in Episode 222 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast.  We were also lucky enough to be invited to a Q&A with the developers at Crystal Dynamics behind the upcoming Tomb Raider projects, of which you can get all the latest details from right here. Main site with news and reviews –  ...

Well, here we all were digesting the pretty relentless wave of seismic Xbox headlines and waiting patiently for The Game Awards, and without much notice the Xbox Partner Preview was announced. Who better to get the skinny from than Gareth, Paul, Richard and Darren as they return with Episode 221 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. The gang take each game in turn and give their verdict on which of the...

We're in November and the gaming world has gone crazy with new releases. In amongst those, is one of the biggest drops of the year - Football Manager 26 . But what's gone wrong with this latest release on Xbox? Join Gareth, Neil and Paul as TheXboxHub team come together for TheXboxHub Official Podcast #220. In it the guys chat about the mess that is FM 26, and exactly what has gone wrong with the...

Join Gareth, Paul and Darren as they return with Episode 219 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. Before the guys get into the business of what’s coming in October, there’s the little matter of the Game Pass pricing news to dissect, along with a few other Xbox related rumours which have been swirling too. As always, full show notes are available over at  https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast Further links...

Games, games and more games. That’s what Gareth, Richard and Darren have on the agenda for Episode 218 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. It’s the turn of Tokyo Game Show 2025 to take the limelight, with multiple developers and publishers rolling up to show off their latest projects. Whether it’s Xbox, PlayStation, Capcom or any of the other participants, you’ll find everything you need, nay you coul...

A new month always calls for a checking of new games, and so that means TheXboxHub's team come together to run the rule over the most exciting games due to launch on Xbox and Game Pass through September 2025 . But there's also the slight matter of James Bond too! Join Gareth, Darren and Neil as they sit down for a chat with TheXboxHub Official Podcast #217. The guys spend time focusing on some of...

Join Gareth, Richard, James and Darren for Episode 216 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast, the first time the “Fantastic Four” have assembled in quite a while. As well as running through Opening Night Live, the gang also pick out their other highlights from Gamescom. As always, full show notes are available over at  https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast

We're into August and TheXboxHub's podcast team are back to cast their eyes over the latest and greatest games set to release on Xbox and Game Pass this coming month . But which are the most exciting games?   Join Gareth, James and Richard as they join forces for Episode 215 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast.   As always, full show notes are available over at  https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast

TheXboxHub podcast team are back with Episode 214 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast and in a week dominated by the Xbox side of gaming, there's a ton to cover. VR being one of them. Join Gareth and Neil as they sit down for a little chat, focusing on the big news concerning recent Xbox layoffs, game cancellations and more. Gutting for many, how has the situation come about? As always, full show notes...

And just like that, what was once the peak of the gaming calendar, originally built around the legendary E3 show, has been and gone. Despite looking a little different these days, there’s still significant hype as the big guns (well, most of them) show up to announce new games.   As you may well have guessed, Episode 213 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast is all about the 2025 editions of the Xbox Gam...

The boys are back! Join Gareth, Darren and Richard as they welcome in 2025 the only way they know how. By being two months late with a podcast, episode 212. Since the last podcast covered The Game Awards, the group have gotten a little rusty. Listen to them get back into the swing of things with some chat about what they have been up to before moving on to the all-important things: Games. As alway...

We’re back and the special podcast klaxon is sounding once again. The sight of Christmas markets and the taste of mulled wine can only mean one thing, it’s awards season. The Game Awards 2024 to be precise. We have had a little break, but TheXboxHub Official Podcast is back with Episode 211 to ensure you’re covered when it comes to the very latest announcements. As always, full show notes are avai...

It's the Halloween season and that means focus on the scariest of all games. At least that's the case for Episode 210 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast.    Join Gareth as he hosts Richard and Darren through an hour of chatter about the latest games, and the goings-on from the gaming industry. They chat about what they've been playing in recent weeks, as well as spend time talking over the recent Xbox...

We’re back! The stars have aligned (no I’m not talking about the Northern Lights) and the gang are back together with the latest when it comes to all things Xbox and beyond with Episode 209 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast.  As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast And you can grab it from all the usual places. Just search for ‘TheXboxHub Official Podcast’...

September is here and the gaming scene is starting to ramp up - especially in terms of new releases. It's that which is the main focus of Episode 208 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast. There's some Star Wars chatter too. As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast And you can grab it from all the usual places. Just search for ‘TheXboxHub Official Podcast’ on yo...

What’s that sound? Why it’s the special podcast klaxon! The self-proclaimed largest gaming event of the year is back and that means TheXboxHub Official Podcast has returned to dissect all the juicy new gaming info from Gamescom and Opening Night Live 2024.   Further links… Main site with news and reviews –  www.thexboxhub.com X –  https://X.com/thexboxhub Facebook –  https://www.facebook.com/XboxH...

Yes folks, we’re back! Episode 206 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast has landed, ready and waiting with your preferred podcast provider. It’s a little quieter on the AAA game front this week, but there’s still plenty to get stuck into.  Join Gareth, Richard and Darren for a generous helping of chatter as they take us through their review games for the week. Main site with news and reviews –  www.thex...