Best Xboxseriesx Podcasts (2024)

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Confirmed: The First Call Of Duty To Join Xbox Game Pass Is Live 55:19

1h ago55:19

55:19

In this episode, we discuss Modern Warfare 3 joining Xbox Game Pass. This marks the first time a Call of Duty title has joined the Game Pass roster. We'll explore what this means for both the franchise and the subscription service, and why this addition is such a significant milestone. We also explore the potential impact of Modern Warfare 3's avai…

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Episode 107: Best game that should have been an email 37:32

23m ago37:32

37:32

It's time for another episode of the Best Games Ever Podcast. This time we've got a great topic as Tom picked it. Join Jim, Tom, Connor, and Sherif as the gang ponders such a brilliant topic and attempts to come up with suitably amazing answers. Spoiler: Only Tom has a good answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Free Cheese Episode 567: Salty Bet 59:06

3h ago59:06

59:06

This week on The Free Cheese, we’re sliding into P Tier. In celebration of EVO 2024 and fighting games, we’re spending an episode talking about Salty Bet. The online betting casino based on the MUGEN fighting game engine has been around for over a decade and still shines as an example of using a live streaming platform in a unique manner. We discus…

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Should 343 Industries Be Replaced? 1:09:22

5h ago1:09:22

1:09:22

In this week's episode,Kiaun will discuss Playstation fans potentially keeping their eye on September 26th,could the next Gears Of War be coming to Playstation,Shuhei Matsumoto discusses the possibility of a new Marvel Vs Capcom title and new information has been revealed about Naughty Dogs next title, allegedly.…

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Scrapped! Halo TV Show Ends Abruptly After Two Seasons 1:07:09

3d ago1:07:09

1:07:09

In this episode, we delve into the cancellation of the "Halo" TV show by Paramount+ after just two seasons. This controversial series, based on the iconic video game franchise, had generated immense excitement and high expectations among fans, only to have a falling off of viewership. Join us as we explore the journey of the show, from its promisin…

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Listener Feedback Episode 40. 1:04:19

4h ago1:04:19

1:04:19

In this episode Kiaun will be going over multiple emails from the OG Cody Clark.By Kiaun Mitchell

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Episode 106: Put Biden In Smash 38:47

1h ago38:47

38:47

It seems like nothing will convince Biden to step down and let someone else run against Trump., but we don't care about any of that because we're a video game quiz show. Unless... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy VG247

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The Free Cheese Episode 566: SoulCalibur II 1:22:19

2h ago1:22:19

1:22:19

This week on The Free Cheese, which weapon will you choose? SoulCalibur II joined the scene with some new friends when it hit consoles, bringing exclusive characters to each version of the game. We discuss the general gameplay and experience of its fighting system, then go deeper into Weapon Master and the secret characters you unlock.…

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How Much Are You Willing To Pay For Game Pass? 1:14:32

3h ago1:14:32

1:14:32

On this week's episode Kiaun will discuss,a new patent that Playstation has for a new controller,Game Pass is getting a price increase,an old school beat em up is making a return and 2K Games are working on a remake.By Kiaun Mitchell

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Xbox Game Pass: Price Increase and New Subscription Plans 57:30

1d ago57:30

57:30

In this episode, we dive deep into the latest updates from Xbox Game Pass, including the much-debated price increases and the introduction of new subscription plans. We break down what these changes mean for both current subscribers and potential new users. Are the added costs justified by the benefits? Tune in as we explore the details and provide…

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Episode 105: The best game you were glad to see the back of 46:40

9d ago46:40

46:40

You wait years and years for something to finally be over, and once that day comes, you’re left not with a sense of joy, but with a deep-set anxiety about what comes after. Bereft. Unable to enjoy the simple joy of being free, because you’ve been around the block a bit, and you know how these things go. Sigh. But enough about finishing Morrowind. R…

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The Free Cheese Episode 565: Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version | Part II: Recapitulating Kanto 1:09:16

5d ago1:09:16

1:09:16

This week on The Free Cheese, to the mountain top. Our evaluation of Pokémon's second generation continues in this episode as we return to Kanto and complete the second half of the games. We discuss the balance in difficulty across the next set of gyms and share our experience taking on the game's final boss. Then, we assess how it fares in compari…

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Should Xbox Make More Acquisitions? 2:27:13

5d ago2:27:13

2:27:13

In this episode,Kiaun will discuss some new Death Stranding 2 news,Mobile AAA games are not setting the mobile world on fire,we find out how hard Black Myth Wukong's difficulty will be and Playstations 1st party studio House Marque have someting new in the works.By Kiaun Mitchell

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Valorant's Xbox Beta: Riot Games Brings It's Masterful Shooter to Console 55:30

8d ago55:30

55:30

Join us as we dive deep into Riot Games' strategic move to bring their acclaimed tactical shooter, Valorant, to Xbox consoles. Discussion includes first impressions, gameplay mechanics, and everything else that make Valorant a standout shooter on the console market. We'll analyze how Riot Games has maintained the integrity and competitive edge of V…

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Episode 104: The Best Game that has aged like a Fine Wine 32:23

11d ago32:23

32:23

Most games age like milk in the hot sun. But some are so bold, so brilliant, that they transcend their contemporary era, remaining relevant and highly playable for years or even decades following their release. But which of these has most aged like a fine bottle of fermented grapes, mashed between someone's manky toes? To find out you'll simply hav…

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The Free Cheese Episode 564: Digimon 53:01

12d ago53:01

53:01

This week on The Free Cheese, they're probably dead by now. We bring Digimon expert Marc back to the podcast to discuss its history and future, share our collective histories with the franchise, and what makes it stand out against its contemporaries. We each acquired a Digivice ahead of recording and spent some time training our virtual pets. In th…

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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now On Amazon: Stream on Your Fire TV Stick 50:16

25d ago50:16

50:16

Xbox is bringing its cloud gaming service to the Amazon Fire TV Stick, making it easier than ever to dive into your favorite games right from your TV. We explore the integration of Xbox Cloud Gaming with Amazon's Fire TV Stick, turning a simple streaming device into a one that can play Xbox games. Who are the XoneBros? We are your exclusive Xbox Se…

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Episode 103: Ian Higton's Bum Guffs, or Best Rubbish Game with a Good Reveal Trailer 40:49

18d ago40:49

40:49

There's now a premium, extended version of this podcast that you can get as a VG247.com paid subscriber - check out our Support Us page for more info. Doing so helps ensure that we can keep making the show! But don't worry if that's not for you, the main show will always be free. Still inspired by last week's topic, we thought we'd flip it on its h…

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The Free Cheese Episode 563: Batman: The Video Game 1:06:02

27d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

This week on The Free Cheese, you wanna get nuts? It's the 35th anniversary of Batman and we're celebrating by playing the Sunsoft video game adaptation. We discuss the impact of Tim Burton's 1989 film, our history with Batman, and of course we rank Batman: The Video Game on The List.

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Nintendo Direct 2024 Live Reaction. 47:50

23d ago47:50

47:50

In this episode,Kiaun will be reacting live to Nintendo's Direct 2024.By Kiaun Mitchell

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Starfield's Future Unveiled: Massive Expansions & Todd Howard's Big Plans! 1:24:10

28d ago1:24:10

1:24:10

Join us as we dive into the latest news from Bethesda about the future of Starfield! Todd Howard has revealed major expansions on the horizon, starting with the highly anticipated 'Shattered Space,' a handcrafted location set to elevate the Starfield experience. We’ll break down all the details from Todd Howard's in-depth interview with MrMattyPlay…

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Episode 102: What’s the best game that had the worst reveal trailer? 44:01

1M ago44:01

44:01

Many great games have suffered from poor marketing. Sometimes they’re advertised to entirely the wrong demographic. Other times, they’re partnered with uncool or problematic brands. A lot of the time they’re just hard to explain, and need to be experienced to properly understand, so unless you can get a significant number of people to try a demo yo…

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The Free Cheese Episode 562: Halfway Point 1:16:32

29d ago1:16:32

1:16:32

This week on The Free Cheese, we like our new, old consoles. As we reach the 50% mark of the year and this season, we reflect on the games we’ve played so far. We discuss our disappointments in some and surprises in others. We talk a bit about what 2024 has brought us, both in new titles as well as new experiences for us. Finally, we discuss the pu…

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Has Xbox Put Playstation On Notice? 48:10

1M ago48:10

48:10

On this week's episode,Kiaun will cover how Gears Of War E Day will take the franchise back to it's roots,we potentially get new story information on GTA6,we find out how long Star Wars Outlaws campaign will be and a list of unannounced games has been leaked.By Kiaun Mitchell.

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The Wonderful 101: Best game where everyone's mad at you but you did nothing wrong 28:23

1M ago28:23

28:23

It won't have escaped your notice, dear viewer or listener, that the last episode - our incredible two-part 100th episode special quickfire edition - featured six contestants instead of the usual three. It may have escaped your notice, however, that 50% of them were not actually VG247 staff. This has caused certain ripples at VG247 Towers. Realisin…

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Ubisoft Forward 2024 Live Reaction. 1:12:19

1M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Kiaun will be reacting live to the Ubisoft Forward Event.By Kiaun Mitchell

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The Free Cheese Episode 561: Ape Escape 59:33

1M ago59:33

59:33

This week on The Free Cheese, DualShock controller required. We play, review, and rank one of Sony’s early first-party efforts to see how it stands against The List. We discuss the unique gameplay of Ape Escape and how the right stick combat works with each gadget you acquire.

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The XBOX Games Showcase 2024: Trailers, Gameplay, and First Looks 1:36:57

1M ago1:36:57

1:36:57

Dive into the heart of gaming with our special episode on the XBOX Games Showcase 2024. This week, we bring you exclusive first looks, deep dives into gameplay, and analyses of the hottest trailers released at the event. Join us as we discuss potential game-changers, industry trends, and what these releases could mean for the future of gaming and t…

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What Score Did You Give The Xbox Showcase? 1:04:09

1M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

In this week's episode,Kiaun will discuss some news about Black Myth Wukong,numbers have been released that show how many people completed Hell Blade 2,we get pricing for how much developers spend to show their games at Summer Games Fest and we get the official price tag for Astro Bot and Concord.

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Xbox Showcase Live Reaction 2024. 1:41:07

1M ago1:41:07

1:41:07

In this episode Kiaun will be reacting to the 2024 Xbox Showcase live as it unfolds.By Kiaun Mitchell

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Listener Feedback Episode 39. 51:32

1M ago51:32

51:32

This week on listener Feedback,Kiaun will be going over emails from Cody Clark,we get updates on Sega remakes,Jeff Keighley sets expectations on what we can expect at Summer Games Fest, Neil Druckmann sits down to have an interview to discuss the future of Naughty Dog and one Playstation 5 launch title is coming to Xbox.…

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Sony's State of Play: PS5 Recap & What To Expect at XBOX's Incoming Games Showcase 1:11:49

2M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

In this episode, we dissect Sony’s State of Play, highlighting the significant PS5 announcements that are buzzing in the gaming community. From game releases to system updates, how will these announcments influence the gaming market and your gameplay experience.What’s next? The upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. What innovations and game titles will Xbo…

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Episode 100: The Big Quickfire Special PART TWO 40:12

1M ago40:12

40:12

To recap: for the 100th episode we decided to come up with 100 episode topics and blow them all on one huge quiz round, with individual buzzers and everything. Inviting some favourite guests to return (Owen, Richie, and Burns) with the promise that, yes, however many points you score in this mammoth episode will be added to your overall total for t…

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The Free Cheese Episode 560: Out Run 58:10

1M ago58:10

58:10

This week on The Free Cheese, we try to set the high score for car flips. A Sega classic joins The List this week while we take an intense, leisurely drive across several countries. We dissect the gameplay of Out Run, how it has held up for almost forty years, and share our tips for success (or more realistically, how to avoid our mistakes).…

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What Will We See At The Xbox Showcase? 1:12:49

1M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

In this week's episode,Kiaun will discuss Xbox signing a deal with two well respected studio heads,Nintendo is working on two remasters, CEO Herman Hulst speaks out about Playstation's strategy when it comes to their games going to PC and new reports have come out that show the difference between PC and console performance is shrinking.…

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State Of Play Live Reaction. 44:31

1M ago44:31

44:31

In this episode, Kiaun will be giving his live reaction to Sony's State Of Play Event.By Kiaun Mitchell

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Listener Feedback Episode 38. 59:32

1M ago59:32

59:32

In this episode,Kiaun will be going over Emails sent in by Cody Clark,Playstation is having their State Of Play event and Kiaun will revisit a conversation about Xbox outsourcing their next generation hardware.By Kiaun Mitchell

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Episode 100: The Big Quickfire Special PART ONE 52:41

2M ago52:41

52:41

One-hundred episodes. 100 weeks of The Best Games Ever podcast. I can scarcely believe it. On a personal note, it's been wonderful to host this stupid, daft, funny, sometimes even informative show about games past and present, with its mad politics and meta-games, running gags, plot twists, special guests, and so on. Tom asked me to host it on a fr…

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Why Aren't More People On Current Gen? 1:12:33

2M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

In this episode,Kiaun will discuss some pretty exciting news about Xbox exclusive Avowed,More news has released about the next Doom installment,the next xbox sounds very different from previous installments and new features have been revealed for the upcoming title Black Myth Wukong.By Kiaun Mitchell

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The Free Cheese Episode 559: Halo: Combat Evolved | Part II 1:17:23

2M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

This week on The Free Cheese, grab your Xbox and 15 friends, we're having a party. Our three-part series on Halo: Combat Evolved continues with a focused conversation on the competitive multiplayer of the game. We discuss our history with Halo multiplayer, how it influenced other titles, and try to uncover what makes it special. As a bonus, we add …

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Xbox's Latest Visual Masterpiece: Is Hellblade 2 the Peak of Gaming Graphics? 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Join us on this thrilling exploration as we dive deep into the visual realms of Hellblade 2, the latest release on Xbox that's stirring conversations across the gaming world. In this episode, we dissect the groundbreaking graphical technologies behind Hellblade 2, examining how they compare to previous industry standards and what they mean for the …

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Listener Feedback Episode 37. 49:37

2M ago49:37

49:37

In this episode of Listener Feedback,Kiaun will be going over a Email sent in by Cody Clark. He will also cover news about Square Enix working on another Final Fantasy Remake,IGN has made a huge acquisition,the new Xbox will release in 2026 and NBA Jam is making a return,sort of.By Kiaun Mitchell

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Podcast Audit 4: Sorry Kelsey 42:10

2M ago42:10

42:10

Ahead of our big 100th Episode Quickfire Special Featuring Steve Burns, which is going to irrevocably change the scoreboard forever, Tom and I decided to do another one of our Best Games Ever Podcast audits, where we review everyone's picks in the last few months, reveal who ranks best in overall wins and win percentages, and maybe... just maybe...…

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The Free Cheese Episode 558: Arcade Special 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

This week on The Free Cheese, we charge by the bomb. We took a trip to a local arcade and share the experience of the modern arcade. We reflect on the arcades of yore and the games that used to draw us to them. Finally, we look ahead at what is to come of arcades and what we hope the future holds.

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Will COD Increase Game Pass Subscriptions? 1:25:17

2M ago1:25:17

1:25:17

In this episode,Kiaun will discuss the Boxing video game drought finally being over,what publishers and developers will be at Summer Game Fest,Capcom is working on remaking another classic game and some exciting information has come out about the Xbox exclusive Contraband.By Kiaun Mitchell

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Starfield's Huge Xbox Update: Game-Changing Improvements and Major Changes Now Live 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

In this episode, we dive deep into Starfield's latest Xbox update, discussing the game-changing improvements and major changes that are now live. From enhanced gameplay features to crucial bug fixes, we cover all the exciting details revealed in the full patch notes. Join us as we explore how these updates transform the Starfield experience and wha…

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Episode 99: The best game with WET guys that DRY OFF 35:10

2M ago35:10

35:10

Realistic water and wetness were seen for years as a litmus test for photorealistic graphics, but by the PS3 generation, developers had it nailed: water shaders had become so sophisticated that Nathan Drake would emerge from a full dousing of seawater and slowly dry off, with his clothes soaked, and skin glistening. It was a mesmerising effect: it’…

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Is Game Pass Killing Xbox First Party Studios? 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

In this week's episode,Kiaun will be discussing Square Enix changing their whole strategy on exclusive content,Nintendo lets us know when the Switch 2 will be shown,Xbox is in hot water after shutting down several first party studios and EA wants to put advertisement in their AAA titles.By Kiaun Mitchell.

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The Free Cheese Episode 557: Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow 59:15

2M ago59:15

59:15

This week on The Free Cheese, six more weeks of Syphon Filter. The final entry in the Syphon Filter series becomes the first to join The List. We recap our understanding of the series’ plot, highlight some of the differences introduced in this game, and discuss how it fares against the PSP library at its time of release.…

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The Journalism Fallout of Xbox's Surprising Studio Shutdowns 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Dive deep into the unexpected news of Xbox's major studio shutdowns as we try to unpacking the immediate impacts on the gaming industry and its media coverage. Through these discussions, we'll try to gain a better understanding of the challenges and transformations facing the gaming landscape today. Learn how these changes affect not only the devel…

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