Best Blue Xbox Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 134 - Nintendo And The Pokémon Company FINALLY File Lawsuit Against The Makers Of Palworld 1:10:32

2h ago1:10:32

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair, makers of Palworld, eight months after the game's release. --> Tony Hawk has been "talking to Activision again" ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Pro Skater series and promises that "we're working on something." -->…

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EP 7 | Minecraft and Cola 1:06:43

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Very few games have reached the levels of wide-ranging success that Minecraft has managed to achieve over the years. Gamers of all ages can find something in it to enjoy, and it is a fantastic change of pace from many of the story driven or action-oriented titles that are most common in gaming. Today, we take a look at some of our favorite aspects …

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Episode 133 - Sony Announces $700 PS5 Pro 1:23:06

2h ago1:23:06

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Send us a text In this episode... --> After years of rumors, Sony officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro at a price of $699, and internet reaction has been both swift and merciless. --> Roblox CEO and co-founder David Baszucki wants one billion daily active users and 10% of all gaming content revenue worldwide to flow within Roblox. --> Band me…

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EP 6 | Majora's Mask and Cake vs. Pie 1:05:39

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After taking a deeper look at the first 3D Zelda title last week, we decided to pay its darker, more ominous sequel a visit as well. Unlike with many franchises, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000) is a sequel that actually upholds the quality of its predecessor and deserves a spot right beside it as one of the top video games of all time! We…

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#251 - Jack Black: King of Isekai 1:17:04

7d ago1:17:04

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As the GameSpot office is being packed up, the lovely Jacob McCourt visits for one last hurrah in the old studio.By GameSpot

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Episode 132 - Sony Shuts Down Concord After Two Weeks 1:08:00

14d ago1:08:00

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Send us a text In this episode... --> PlayStation hero shooter Concord (which reportedly spent eight years in development) will be taken offline on September 6, 2024, a mere two weeks after its release. --> The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie released today, finally giving us a look at Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures visions for th…

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EP 5 | Ocarina of Time and Macaroni and Cheese 1:04:56

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No gaming podcast would be complete without paying a visit to one of the most highly regarded games in history, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)! Today, we take that journey as Jess and Bennett share their very favorite aspects of this action-adventure masterpiece that brought Zelda into the 3D world for the first time. We reminisce abou…

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#250 - Live From Gun City 1:48:36

18d ago1:48:36

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It's episode 250 of GameSpot After Dark and we are celebrating with an extra long episode this week featuring both past and present staff.By GameSpot

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Episode 131 - A Conversation With Peanut Butter, The Video Game-Playing Dog (And His Human, JSR) 1:19:08

14d ago1:19:08

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Send us a text In this episode... --> We're joined by streamer and speedrunner JSR to talk games, collecting, and mostly about Peanut Butter, his shiba inu that gained fame for doing a charity speedrun of Gyromite at AGDQ 2024. --> The head of Amazon Games says bringing artificial intelligence into game development is a good idea because games “don…

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EP 4 | Escape from Tarkov and Blue Moon Ice Cream 1:15:01

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Extraction shooters have become exponentially more popular in the last several years, and that's no doubt thanks to Escape from Tarkov (2017), one of the most well known games in the genre. There's no question that this game has its flaws, but as far as hardcore pseudo-simulator FPS games go, there's a lot to love about it as well! We highlight the…

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Episode 130 - Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024 1:13:12

1M ago1:13:12

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Send us a text In this episode... --> We're discussing all the biggest trailers and announcements from Gamescom Opening Night Live, including Borderlands 4, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Sid Meier’s Civilization 7, and more. --> A new censorship controversy has embroiled Black Myth Wukong just ahead of its release, sparked by a guidelines doc…

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EP 3 | Subnautica and Surf vs. Turf 1:03:20

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Though the 2010s provided us with all the survival games we could hope to play, Subnautica (2018) was a unique masterpiece with its almost entirely undersea setting, top-notch environmental storytelling, and subtle horror aspects sure to trigger even the smallest case of thalassophobia! We dive into our favorite biomes and what it's like to explore…

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#249 - Fields of Minestrone 58:42

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It's a Jean-Luc and Kurt episode this week, chatting about Splitgate 2, Witchfire, Natsu-Mon! 20th Century Summer Kid, and Fields of Mistria.By GameSpot

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Episode 129 - Borderlands' Movie Reviews Did Matter After All 1:00:07

1M ago1:00:07

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Send us a text In this episode... --> The Borderlands movie adaptation bombed during its opening weekend, bringing in only $8.8 million against a budget of $115 million with another $30 million in marketing and distribution. --> Sega has revealed its Gamescom 2024 line-up, which will include a previously unannounced game. --> Pre-owned copies of Ac…

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EP 2 | Luigi's Mansion and Chicken Strips 1:06:42

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This week, we head back to the fine year of 2001 to join Luigi on his first solo adventure in Luigi's Mansion for the Nintendo Gamecube! We consider the intriguing puzzle aspects of capturing portrait ghosts, King Boo's debut as a character, and the satisfying challenge of building up a big enough fortune to achieve the largest mansion at the end o…

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#248 - Brian Shea's Chest Hair 52:20

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IGN's Michael Higham is back as a guest this week so you know we gotta run back talking about Final Fantasy XIV and Persona 3... The Answer? Jake also makes his return to talk Red Dead Redemption 2 and Street Fighter 6. Finally, the crew pours one for Game Informer.By GameSpot

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Episode 128 - Borderlands' Movie Reviews Are A "Disaster," But Will That Even Matter? 1:08:09

1M ago1:08:09

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Early reviews of the Borderlands movie are calling the live-action film adaptation of Gearbox's looter-shooter everything from a "huge misfire" to a "disaster" to a "lifeless, unfunny, and visually repulsive dud." --> Palworld's profits are so massive that its devs' next game could "go beyond AAA," but the comp…

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EP 1 | Call of Duty: Black Ops and Fruit Pop-Tarts 1:04:08

1M ago1:04:08

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In the Games 'n' Grub podcast debut, your co-hosts Bennett and Jess take a look back at an FPS classic from 2010, Call of Duty: Black Ops, in cautious yet hopeful anticipation of the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 later this year. They touch on each of the major sections of the game, including Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. In addition, …

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#247 - Is This Podcast Still On? 1:00:21

2M ago1:00:21

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After being away for a few weeks, Jean-Luc and Kurt are BACK to talk about Kurt's favorite things in the world: Star Wars and Borderlands!By GameSpot

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Episode 127 - Is Twitch A Zombie Brand? 1:11:36

2M ago1:11:36

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Send us a text In this episode... --> According to a new report in the Wall Street Journal, insiders worry that Twitch might become a "zombie brand," or an acquisition that's sidelined because it's underperforming, at Amazon. --> In yet another bloodbath during a terrible two years for the games industry, Bungie has announced that it's laying off 2…

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Episode 126 - FTC Still Beating The Dead Horse Of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition 59:43

2M ago59:43

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Send us a text In this episode... --> The FTC has made a filing in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that slams the new Xbox Game Pass standard tier as a "degraded product." --> After two seasons, Paramount+ has canceled its live action Halo series. --> Your protagonist in Dragon Age: The Veilguard can be voiced by Baldur's Gate 3's sex noise…

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Episode 125 - Deadpool's Butt Is Now An Xbox Controller 1:07:22

2M ago1:07:22

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Microsoft has revealed a Deadpool and Wolverine–inspired controller that’s business in the front, party in the back. --> Sega has announced that it has taken legal action against an individual committing consistent harassment against one of its employees. --> Nintendo's mysterious Emio teaser isn't a full-blown…

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Episode 124 - Microsoft Raises Price of Xbox Game Pass...Again 1:11:20

2M ago1:11:20

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Microsoft is raising the price of Xbox Game Pass and introducing a new subscription tier that does not include day-one releases --> Nintendo drops 20-second teaser for Emio, possibly the company's first ever M-rated horror game --> Danny Trejo has revealed his all-time favorite video game, and it's probably not…

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#246 - Shingles! 57:30

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Lucy and Tam make their return to After Dark this week to help name as many celebrity appearances in video games as possible.By GameSpot

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#245 - MAX LAVA 59:37

3M ago59:37

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It's the BIGGEST WEEK in video games dear listeners. We got Riven: The Sequel to Myst! Resident Evil on GOG! Ummm... other stuff!By GameSpot

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Episode 123 - Was The PS3/Xbox 360 Generation The Peak Of Gaming? 1:08:46

3M ago1:08:46

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Video games peaked in the Xbox 360 era and it was all downhill from there --> Tomb Raider's Lara Croft is the newest survivor joining the Dead by Daylight roster --> Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has fallen to a "mixed" Steam rating as PC players complain about the DLC’s brutal difficulty --> Also: Qui…

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#244 - Brothersh*t 1:07:11

3M ago1:07:11

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Jake, Kurt, and Stu fill in for regular After Dark crew to talk about Elden Ring, that Nintendo Direct, and WOLFENSTEIN BABY!!!By GameSpot

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Episode 122 - Nintendo Direct June 2024 1:11:44

3M ago1:11:44

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Nintendo Direct June 2024: All The Biggest Announcements, including Mario and Luigi: Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Metroid Prime 4 --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101! We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Gam…

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#243 - Post SGF Blues 1:15:27

3M ago1:15:27

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Summer Game Fest is OVER. Most of GameSpot is taking well deserved time off but Jake and Jean-Luc sit down to discuss their highlights from the big showcases and the games they got to see including, Dragon Age, Monster Hunter Wilds, Metaphor, Stalker 2, and Slitterhead. Jean-Luc has also gotten around to playing Destiny 2 The Final Shape, and ya'll…

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Episode 121 - Summer Game Fest And Xbox Games Showcase 2024 1:01:28

3M ago1:01:28

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Summer Game Fest 2024: All The Biggest Announcements --> Xbox Games Showcase and Black Ops 6 Direct June 2024 --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, VIP! Want MOAR GamerGorlGabs?? - twitch.tv/gamergorlgabs - twitter.com/gamergorlgabs We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check…

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Epic Loot Radio: Xbox's Best Showcase Ever? A Deep Dive with Colt Eastwood 1:10:16

3M ago1:10:16

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Welcome back to another episode of Epic Loot Radio! In this episode, host Ginger Prime is joined by Colt Eastwood, a renowned figure in the Xbox community, to discuss what might just be the greatest Xbox showcase in history. Rated a 9 out of 10 by Ginger Prime, with the music alone deserving an 11 out of 10, this episode is packed with insights, hi…

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Episode 120 - PlayStation State of Play June 2024 1:20:56

4M ago1:20:56

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Send us a text In this episode... --> The biggest announcements from PlayStation’s summer State of Play, including Silent Hill 2 Remake, Astro Bot, Concord, Marvel Rivals, and more --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, Retro Rewind! Want MOAR Brian and Drink A Beer & Play A Game?? - linktr.ee/DBPG We love our sponsors! Please help us support t…

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#242 - GS3XL 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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It's a busy time at GameSpot HQ with Summer Game Fest prep, but we're still here to talk about some video games! We discuss what excited us from the PlayStation State of Play, Rave about Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Crow Country, and Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door Remake, and give early impressions on Frost Punk 2 and The Alters.…

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Episode 119 - Helldivers 2 Director Says Be Kind, Don't Nickel And Dime 1:23:42

4M ago1:23:42

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Send us a text In this episode... --> PlayStation Exec Believes Game Developers Will Prioritize "Immersive Narratives" Over Ever-Improving Graphics In Future --> Helldivers 2 director believes "live service is a good thing" for the industry, but only if games don't "nickel and dime" for skins after charging $70 upfront --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 …

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#241 - Is Kurt Quitting Gaming Forever? 55:50

4M ago55:50

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This week we talk about our disappointment with Hellblade 2 and Kurt closes out the saga of his PC building experience - which has more poop involved than you might think.By GameSpot

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Episode 118 - Nintendo Buys Shiver Entertainment, Wants More Switch Ports Like Mortal Kombat 1 1:11:09

4M ago1:11:09

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Nintendo agrees to deal to buy Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat Switch studio --> Microsoft opens new game studio under Activision after shutting down 3 last week --> Also: Quick-takes, Top 3 New Releases, VIP! We love our sponsors! Please help us support those who support us! - Check out the Retro Game Club Podc…

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#240 - A PC Full of Spaghetti 59:59

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This week Jean-Luc "beat" Animal Well and is building their vampire castle in V Rising. Meanwhile Kurt is ready to fully transition into a PC gamer and never shut up about Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.By GameSpot

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Episode 117 - "Square Enix Reboots, And Awakens" As Profits Drop 70% 1:04:15

4M ago1:04:15

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Send us a text In this episode... --> Square Enix embarking on "aggressive multiplatform strategy" as profits drop 70% --> EA Considering In-Game Advertising, But Will Take "Thoughtful" Approach --> The season of game company gaffes continues with NetEase apologizing for a Marvel Rivals preview contract that asked streamers not to make 'subjective …

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