The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

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.

The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast is a leisure podcast hosted by Rand & Jez, with 438 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rand & Jez hosts The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast, a leisure show with 438 episodes published.

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  The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

  418: Elder Scrolls 6 Sentinel Xbox exclusive, Activision making Halo, Wolverine rage and anger

  Aug 18, 20263h 35m

  SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week, Rand and Jez will be talking about Asha playing Elder Scrolls 6 and teasing the title of the game which caused the exclusivity debate to bring anew, rumors suggest that maybe Activision might make a Halo game, Wolverine PS5 previews are met with rage and anger, and so much more! SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! ⁠http://patreon.com/XB2⁠ | Now cheaper! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Mortal Shell 2 impressions, Gamescom hints? 00:20:00: Xbox Elite Controller leaks, Gears controller. Wolverine backlash. 01:10:00: BlizzCon and StarCraft shooter hype. Xbox next-gen devices rumor. Activision to take over Halo?01:48:00: Kingdom Hearts on Xbox, Xbox and McDonald's, Elder Scrolls 6 speculation. 02:35:00: Roblox is cooked, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

  XB2+1 (Ep. 40) Talking Xbox with SCARCELY RELEVANT

  Aug 11, 20261h 48m

  SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! Time for a bonus episode! Last week we spoke to SCARCELY RELEVANT who has remained one of our biggest supporters. Scarcely is now streaming too on YouTube, and has vast industry contacts and insights from working adjacent to the video game industry. We talked on the state of Xbox, our favorite upcoming games, and much more! SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! ⁠http://patreon.com/XB2⁠ | 50% OFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #417

  417: GTA 6 debuts on Netflix, Halo Campaign Evolved flops on PS5, Xbox Platinum achievements?!

  Aug 8, 20263h 26m

  SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! Jez and Rand get into another weekly discussion of Xbox news! This week, we talk GTA 6's debut on ... Netflix?! Was Halo Campaign Evolved on PlayStation even worth it?! Xbox is getting a ton of new features, including PLATINUM achievements, and much more. (50% OFF) SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! ⁠http://patreon.com/XB2⁠ TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, Gears vs. Halo as Xbox's top IP, Matt Booty's studio management, Mortal Shell 2 impressions.00:40:00: Media, rage bait, and Xbox perception, Back compat on PC, Project Helix "leaks."01:20:00: Xbox avatars, MTX, EA acquisition, Bioware's future. Xbox "platinum" achievement.01:50:00: Physical vs. Digital debate, Take-Two CEO comments. Cloud gaming vs. reality.02:10:00: id Software layoffs, GTA 6 exclusive Netflix reveal?02:45:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Episode #416

  416: Xbox Helix "changes," Fable vs. God of War Laufey, Gears: E-Day multiplayer previews

  Aug 1, 20263h 37m

  SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! This week, we're talking Xbox Helix and Microsoft's gaming financials, Fable vs. God of War Laufey, Gears: E-Day's multiplayer previews, and much more. Will Xbox ditch Steam? Will Satya give Asha enough time to save Xbox?! Let's talk about it. SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99 (50% OFF): Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! ⁠http://patreon.com/XB2⁠ | Now cheaper! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, most anticipated games, hitting the backlog, recent games. 00:20:00: Xbox Helix vs. Steam. 00:55:00: Gears of War: E-Day impressions, Xbox financials, and future strategy. 01:35:00: Xbox Game Studios strategy, future of Fallout, future of Halo. 01:50:00: Digital rights, Xbox Live outages, future of Xbox Ally and handhelds. 02:20:00: Fable vs. God of War, Paramount acquires Warner Bros. 02:42:00: Patreon Q&A, Xbox at Gamescom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast

  XB2+1 (Ep. 39) Talking Xbox with ZALKER GAMING

  Jul 28, 20261h 32m

  Get Surfshark 86% OFF! ⁠⁠http://www.surfshark.com/XB2⁠⁠ | 100% log free VPN for $2 per month! #ad AIRED FIRST ON JULY 21, 2026, ON http://patreon.com/XB2 !! THE THIRTEEN NINTEENTHS XB2+1 IS HERE. HANGING OUT WITH THE INTREPID ZALKER GAMING of YouTube! We'll talk Xboxxy things, Xbox exclusives, the tech industrypocalypse, what Xbox needs to do to SURVIVE, and much more. FOLLOW ZALKER on X: http://twitter.com/ZALKER87 and on YOUTUBE: @ZalkerGaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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