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The Official Xbox Podcast

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Official Xbox Podcast

* * The only podcast directly from Xbox at Microsoft * * Previously known as Major Nelson Radio Join Malik Prince, Tina Amini, Jeff Rubenstein and industry experts from inside Xbox as they discuss the latest Xbox news, share interviews with top gaming and technology personalities and give you a first hand glimpse into what it is like to work at Xbox and Microsoft. This is the only Xbox Podcast straight from the source. Listen to the official Xbox Podcast and hear what it is like to work on hardware, games and services that reach millions of gamers around the globe.

#115

X-Men '97 custom Xbox Series X, Another Crab's Treasure & Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Jeff's joined by Ethan and Justin to unbox a custom X-Men '97 Xbox Series X and chat about all the new Game Pass games released this week. We even interviewed the folks behind Another Crab's Treasure and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. 00:00 Introductions 02:46 What We're Playing 09:22 Game Pass News 15:38 Interview - Another Crab's Treasure 35:59 Interview - Eiyden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes 49:27 News cont. 01:02:05 Unboxing - X-Men '97 custom Xbox Series X & controller 01:05:38 Question of the Week 01:09:42 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

23 hrs Ago

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:48

23 hrs Ago

#114

The Fallout TV series, Abubakar Salim on Tales of Kenzera: Zau, and more!

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Josh Stein and Martin Garcia join Jeff in studio to chat about the great new Fallout TV series, Botany Manor, "boomer shooters," and the "cheese slices" button. The cherry on top was an interview with actor Abubakar Salim on the inspiration for Tales of Kenzera: Zau and why he wanted to create a game of his own. 00:00 Introductions 01:19 What We're Watching (Fallout, X-Men 97) 07:58 What We're Playing 19:28 Game Pass News 31:21 Interview - Abubakar Salim, Tales of Kenzera: Zau 53:52 News 58:07 Question of the Week 01:02:03 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

18 Apr 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:39

18 Apr 2024

#113

CoD Season 3, Eternal Strands and Botany Manor

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Ron Brown and Hailey Geller join Jeff to talk about everything from Botany Manor and Hollow Knight to Eternal Strands and alligator burritos. We also sat down for an interview where we learned all about the 3rd season of Call of Duty: Warzone and Warzone Mobile. 00:00 Introductions 04:16 What We're Playing 14:55 Interview - CoD: WZ Season 3 31:57 News 46:40 Question of the Week 50:26 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

04 Apr 2024

51 MINS

51:54

04 Apr 2024

#112

Dragon's Dogma II and GDC 2024

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Annette Gonzalez Porter joins Jeff and Malik to talk about Dragon's Dogma II and all the fun indie games they played at GDC 2024. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 02:41 What We're Playing 18:40 News 27:38 GDC 2024 38:01 News Cont. 48:56 Question of the Week 52:50 Goodbyes Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/xbox] (https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox/hub) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

28 Mar 2024

53 MINS

53:54

28 Mar 2024

#111

Dragons Dogma II, the Fallout show, CoD: Warzone Mobile & More

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Rebecca, Ethan and Stein take over while Jeff and Tina are out of town to tell us about why they've hopped back into Fallout 76, are playing Spongebob games and getting ready for Dragon's Dogma II. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 02:06 What We're Playing 15:20 News 40:18 Question of the Week 44:15 Goodbyes Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox] (https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

21 Mar 2024

45 MINS

45:24

21 Mar 2024

#110

Halo the Series S2, MLB The Show 24 and GDC 2024

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast we're joined in studio by Ethan Rothamel and Hailey Geller to chat about news like Cowboy Bebop coming to Overwatch 2, The Finals' new battle pass and more. We also have 3 interviews for you covering topics like GDC 2024, Halo's 2nd season and the launch of MLB The Show 24. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 01:49 What We're Playing 14:51 News 20:18 Interview - Xbox CVP, Lori Wright 41:04 Interview - Halo The Series, Kiki Wolfkill 01:02:17 Interview - MLB The Show 24, Ramone Russell & Ashley Sanders 01:16:32 New Releases 01:26:25 Question of the Week 01:30:03 Goodbyes Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox] (https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

14 Mar 2024

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:42

14 Mar 2024

#109

WWE 2K24's Launch, Xbox Partner Preview and Unboxing the new Fallout Controller

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast we're joined in studio by Ethan Rothamel and Kelly Lombardi to talk about our recent Partner Preview as well as a pair of cool new Xbox controllers. We also got hyped up for this week's launch of WWE 2K24 during our interview with the game's developers. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 03:06 What We're Playing 12:09 Partner Preview Recap 24:07 News 36:47 WWE 2K24 Interview - Lynell Jinks & Bryan Williams 58:24 Unboxing - S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Xbox Wireless Controller – Fallout 01:03:03 Unboxing - PDP Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controller for Xbox 01:06:49 Question of the Week 01:10:27 Goodbyes Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/xbox] (https://www.youtube.com/xbox) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

07 Mar 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:42

07 Mar 2024

#108

Dune glides onto Microsoft Flight Sim & Minecraft gets official mods

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast Tina and Jeff are back in the studio together to chat with Jorg Neumann about how the Flight Sim team brought Dune's planet and iconic Ornithopter to life. We were also joined by Minecraft's Jessica Zahn who told us all about official Add-ons making their way onto Minecraft's Bedrock Edition. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 01:52 What We're Playing 09:38 News 14:25 Interview - Jessica Zahn, Minecraft 29:20 Interview - Jorg Neumann, Microsoft Flight Sim 47:54 Goodbyes Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/xbox] (https://www.youtube.com/xbox) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

48 MINS

48:31

29 Feb 2024

#107

Talking Skull & Bones, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and Gameheads

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast we're joined by Xbox's Ethan Rothamel to chat about Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Skull and Bones, Helldivers 2 and some more Palworld. We also spoke with Gameheads' Creator Damon Packwood about partnering with Xbox for Black History Month. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 04:31 What We're Playing 26:55 News 40:46 Interview - Damon Packwood, Gameheads 58:31 Question of the Week 01:03:14 Goodbyes Listen to us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts 🎧 [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast] (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) Gameheads site: [https://gameheadsoakland.org/] (https://gameheadsoakland.org/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

22 Feb 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:41

22 Feb 2024

#106

Updates on the Xbox Business

Hear from Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty as they share updates on the Xbox business. 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Exclusivity 05:28 How does that apply to future titles? 06:26 1st party games and Xbox Game Pass 08:20 Activision Blizzard Games are coming to Xbox Game Pass 08:53 Why isn't this a change in Xbox strategy? 10:42 How is multi-platform availability good for business? 12:36 How does Xbox want to keep up with the industry? 14:38 Gaming communities 17:41 Xbox hardware 18:48 Game libraries and preservation 20:46 What does Xbox stand for today? 22:44 Outro Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/xbox] (https://www.youtube.com/xbox) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

15 Feb 2024

22 MINS

22:54

15 Feb 2024

#105

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, Persona 3 Reload and celebrating Anime

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast we're joined by Xbox's Josh Stein and Kelly Lombardi to talk about their initial impressions of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. We also celebrate new Anime game releases and show off the new Vapor Series Xbox Wireless controllers. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 02:36 What We're Playing 05:20 Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League 1st impressions 11:33 Other games we're playing 20:24 Persona 3 Reload 28:12 Anime celebration deals 35:46 News of the Week 41:57 Unboxing the new Vapor Series Xbox Wireless Controllers 46:50 Free Code Friday 48:25 Goodbyes Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox] (https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

01 Feb 2024

49 MINS

49:40

01 Feb 2024

#104

Talking with the creators: Diablo IV Season 3, TEKKEN 8 & Sea of Thieves

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast we've got a jam-packed show where we're joined by What's Good Games' Brittney Brombacher, Xbox's Lex Lim and Sea of Thieves' Joe Neate. We also sit down for interviews with Diablo's Rod Fergusson to discuss Season 3 and TEKKEN 8's Michael Murray on the game's launch this week. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 03:00 What We're Playing - Like a Dragon 15:06 What else we're playing 23:08 Developer_Direct recap 29:46 Rod Fergusson, Diablo IV S3 Interview 46:22 What everyone is up to 52:36 Sea of Thieves S11 with Joe Neate 01:08:18 Michael Murray, TEKKEN 8 interview 01:20:00 ID@Xbox Indie Selects 01:22:07 Question of the Week 01:24:26 Goodbyes Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox/] (https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox/) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

25 Jan 2024

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:23

25 Jan 2024

#103

Avowed Extended Gameplay Breakdown with Obsidian

On this bonus episode of the Official Xbox Podcast we dive into even more Avowed gameplay while chatting with Game Director Carrie Patel and Gameplay Director Gabe Paramo. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 01:25 What makes Avowed an Obsidian game? 03:19 Mission location 05:19 Combat and weapon loadouts 10:14 Crowd control and elemental damage 12:49 Branching dialogs and companions 16:16 What is Shatterskarp 19:07 What it's like developing the game 22:39 What the Avowed title means 23:43 Final thoughts & goodbye Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/xbox] (https://www.youtube.com/xbox) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

22 Jan 2024

25 MINS

25:09

22 Jan 2024

#102

Xbox Developer_Direct, Save Scumming & Looking Forward to 2024

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we chat about what we did and what games we played over the holiday break, the upcoming Developer_Direct and what we're looking forward to in 2024. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 00:52 What we did during the break 05:46 What We're Playing 17:58 News of the Week 44:54 Free Code Friday & Goodbye Note: There will be no podcast next week due to the Developer_Direct. We'll be back on 1/25! Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0il2l-B_WwapNQtqa4Fr75ozqe3vHIQi&si=_r9M-FRN4Sc5S2Ze] (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0il2l-B_WwapNQtqa4Fr75ozqe3vHIQi&si=_r9M-FRN4Sc5S2Ze) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (https://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

11 Jan 2024

50 MINS

50:20

11 Jan 2024

#101

Baldur's Gate 3 comes to Xbox and our holiday gift ideas

On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast we're excited to have Adam Smith, Larian Studio's Lead Writer, on to talk all about Baldur's Gate 3 on Xbox. Also, the gang is joined by Joe Skrebels, Xbox Wire's Editor-in-Chief, to talk all about The Game Awards, our Xbox Year-in-Reviews and what we're playing over the holidays. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 02:25 What We're Playing 24:31 News of the Week 41:44 Our Xbox Year in Reviews 47:48 Baldur's Gate 3 Interview - Adam Smith 01:11:45 Xbox Cloud Gaming on Meta Quest 3 01:14:41 Designed for Xbox Accessories Showcase 01:22:13 Free Code Friday & Goodbye Note: This is our final episode of 2023! We'll be back in January. Watch us on YouTube 🎧 [https://www.youtube.com/xbox] (https://www.youtube.com/xbox) Xbox Wire: [https://news.xbox.com/] (https://news.xbox.com/) FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: ht [tps://www.facebook.com/Xbox ] (tps://www.facebook.com/Xbox ) Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ] (https://www.twitter.com/Xbox ) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/Xbox] (https://www.instagram.com/Xbox) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast/message ... Read more

15 Dec 2023