Best Xboxera Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 254 | "Partners hold hands" 3:24:47

2h ago3:24:47

3:24:47

Another weekend hits, another chance for the crew to get together and talk video games, the industry and a whole host of things. Settle in and get comfortable for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 254! I'm out heading to GDC this week in (Sunny?) San Francisco, so the lovely Aarsaal jumps in to help host the show with Nick and Jesse. The crew chat throug…

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355: Xbox handheld 'Kennan,' Xbox buying Ubisoft IP, Oblivion remake, Xbox Copilot AI 3:46:15

1h ago3:46:15

3:46:15

Rand and Jez reunite for an eventful week of Xbox news. Xbox's partner handheld "Kennan" was leaked, Xbox might be buying Ubisoft IP, the Oblivion remake is imminent, and Xbox debuts its Copilot AI system for gaming. SPONSORED by 4XPGaming, get 15% off your first drink pack with code XB2. Great taste, low calories, low cost, by gamers for gamers. h…

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Episode 253 | "Grinding for Acclaim" 2:34:13

3d ago2:34:13

2:34:13

Another week passes by, and of course another gathering for the XboxEra Podcast crew to get together and talk all things video games for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 253! This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are reeling from a whole host of video game news. Split Fiction is out in the wild, earning a 'masterpiece, 10 out of 10 rating' from Jon in his revi…

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354: New Xbox 2026? Gears of War Collection, Monster Hunter Wilds, Split Fiction 3:37:11

4d ago3:37:11

3:37:11

Jez returns as the dynamic duo get into the latest Xboxxy and gaming news. We talk Gears of War Collection rumors, Monster Hunter Wilds and Split Fiction success, Xbox hardware rumors, and much more. SPONSORED by 4XPGaming.com, the tastiest gaming drink on the market! 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions,…

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Episode 252 | " A Ruffy Week in Gaming" 3:36:28

10d ago3:36:28

3:36:28

Another week in gaming, another chance for the podcast crew to get round the mic for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 252! This week sees the triumphant return of both Jon, Nick and Jesse following a short break last week due to personal commitments. As always, the industry hasn't stopped moving along, and there's plenty of news and video game things, g…

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353: Xbox roadmap, Fable delayed, WB Games mess, Wonder Woman dead 4:52:17

10d ago4:52:17

4:52:17

Rand and Shpeshal Nick chop it up in a special episode of XB2. This week, the guys tackle Xbox's roadmap, the big Fable delay, WB Games in turmoil, Wonder Woman's delay, and much more. SPONSOR: TRY 4XP GAMING, for the freshest, most hydrating gaming drink around. https://4xpgaming.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, TV discussion. 00:40:00: Banjo spe…

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Episode 251 | "Not A-Muse-d" 2:58:52

17d ago2:58:52

2:58:52

Alright, lets get back to normal. A nice normal show with the usual crew...Well, we would do that, but I'm off and so is Nick, so instead the lovely Aarsaal and K.Asante step in with Jesse for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 251! Aarsaal, K and Jesse chat about what they've been playing, generally chit chat and then dive into the latest news. Microsoft…

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352: Xbox MUSE AI, Elder Scrolls 6 rumors, Tony Hawk revived?! 3:25:26

18d ago3:25:26

3:25:26

Rand catches up with Cognito and Colt while Jez is on his corporate mandated vacation! Xbox gets into AI with "Muse," new rumors offer details on Elder Scrolls 6, and is Tony Hawk on the way back? Timestamps coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Rand & Jez

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Episode 250 | "Phil Spencer joins us to celebrate Episode 250" 3:13:13

28d ago3:13:13

3:13:13

Another week passes by, but this milestone is nothing to sneeze at as the XboxEra Podcast crew celebrate one hell of a milestone in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 250! Jon is back from DICE 2025 in Las Vegas, Nick is recovering from a night of partying and Jesse is raising his head from playing a tonne of Avowed, but none of that will stand in the way…

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351: Xbox approves new hardware, Avowed review wins, South of Midnight previews, PlayStation State of Play 4:07:34

25d ago4:07:34

4:07:34

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk Xbox next-gen hardware, Avowed's review wins, South of Midnight's preview cycle, PlayStation's multiplat-heavy State of Play, and much more. SPONSORED by 4XPGaming.com, the health-conscious gaming drink for max hydration and taste! 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.co…

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Episode 249 | "A Failure to Communicate" 2:34:57

1M ago2:34:57

2:34:57

Another week passes us by, another chance for the podcast crew to chat video games, industry news and make a special announcement - it's the XboxEra Podcast Episode 249! This week, Nick is having a little rest with his family, so Jon and Jesse are joined by the lovely Aarsaal to chat video games. Aarsaal has been enjoyingKingdom ComeDeliverance II …

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Episode 248 | "Guidance, Growth and Game Pass" 3:31:06

1M ago3:31:06

3:31:06

Another week of utter gaming industry carnage, another coveted Xbox Exclusive jumps ship to PlayStation 5. Join Jon, Nick and Jesse in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 248! This week, we talk through the big news - Forza Horizon 5 is heading to PlayStation 5, and the community just don't feel right about it. Add to this the recent Microsoft financials, …

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350: Phil Spencer on Xbox's future, Forza Horizon 5 hits PlayStation, Gears E-Day, Xbox financials 4:22:15

2M ago4:22:15

4:22:15

Another week of Xbox news for Jez and Rand. We talk Phil Spencer's recent interview run, Forza Horizon 5 hitting PlayStation, Gears E-Day's dev day, Xbox's financial figures, and much more. 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Microsoft to buy TikTok? 01:20:00: Bi…

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Episode 247 | "That is BRAND NEW information!" feat. Parris Lily 3:18:23

2M ago3:18:23

3:18:23

What a week! Xbox kicked off 2025 with one hell of a bang, and Jon, Nick, Jesse and special guest Parris Lily are here to break it all down in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 247! We chat with Parris as to how he got started in the industry, and how his work with Danny Peña and the folks at Gamertag Radio and KindaFunny changed his life. They interview…

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349: Xbox Developer_Direct success, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Ninja Gaiden 4, GTA 6 hits $100?! 3:52:17

2M ago3:52:17

3:52:17

Jez and Rand return with the latest Xbox Two Podcast episode. This week, we talk Xbox's massive Developer_Direct and its promising 2025. We talk EA's total rout, and Bioware's difficult future. We talk DOOM, Ninja Gaiden 4, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, GTA 6 $100 rumors, and much more. 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows,…

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XB2+1 (Ep. 26) Talking Xbox with SHPESHAL NICK of XboxEra! 2:53:18

2M ago2:53:18

2:53:18

Jez and Rand catch up with NICK from XboxEra, talking the latest leaks and rumors, while weaving in some expectations for Xbox's big 2025. First aired on January 14, 2025 exclusively on Patreon.com/XB2. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 246 | "Kept You Waiting Huh?" with Destin Legarie 3:28:38

2M ago3:28:38

3:28:38

It's not every often new hardware gets revealed, but 2025 has started off with a bang! Nintendo have finally unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, so there's plenty to talk about in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 246! This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are joined by the lovely Destin Legarie, who recently struck out on his own and started his new Patreon suppor…

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348: Xbox denies negative report, Nintendo Switch 2 revealed, PlayStation kills two games 3:48:43

2M ago3:48:43

3:48:43

The XB2 Podcast returns and Rand and Jez get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk Nintendo Switch 2's reveal, we talk The Information's "report" into Xbox's gaming business, we talk PlayStation killing two games and the difficulties faced by the industry, and much more. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessio…

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Episode 245 | "This is an Xbox... Developer Direct" 3:13:33

2M ago3:13:33

3:13:33

Start your hype engines! Team green have announced their latest Xbox Developer_Direct for 2025 and we've got a whole slate of new games coming for us all to enjoy this year. The team break down all the possibilities in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 245!Aside from some brief discussion on games like Eternal Strands, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Assa…

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347: Xbox Dev_Direct, Xbox Prime "next gen" rumor, Halo on PS5, FF7 on Xbox 4:00:50

2M ago4:00:50

4:00:50

Rand returns with Jez for the latest episode of the Xbox Two Podcast. This week, we talk Xbox Developer Direct rumors, the latest on Xbox's multiplatform strategy, Final Fantasy 7 heading out to Xbox, and much more. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Assassin's Creed delayed, …

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Episode 244 | "The Year of Xbox?" 3:59:56

2M ago3:59:56

3:59:56

A new year brings new beginnings, and the same is true for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 244! The year ahead looks chock full of amazing video games, and like you, we can't wait to play them! In this weeks episode, Jon, Nick and Jesse talk through a little bit of news, from crossovers that never happened to getting the star of UK darts on the XboxEra…

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XB2+1-2 (SPECIAL): Jez goes solo, Xbox's 2025, Black Myth Wukong situation, and more 2:24:56

3M ago2:24:56

2:24:56

With Rand sick with the flu, Jez dropped a little solo show taking questions from the audience. Please forgive the lack of typical structure, we'll be back to usual programming next week hopefully! 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout…

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Episode 243 | "The 5th Annual Grubbsmas Shpeshaltacular" w/ Jeff Grubb 2:56:27

3M ago2:56:27

2:56:27

It's the last podcast of year, so deep from within Santa's sack, a wonderful Jeff Grubb appears to join Nick for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 243! Jon has been forced into exile for the week (and is sick with the Flu!) and Jesse is the voice of God - why? Because every year, Nick and Jeff get together to talk video games in an episode officially kno…

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346: Xbox @ CES 2025, Everwild teased, Xbox controller patent, Indiana Jones sequels 3:18:17

3M ago3:18:17

3:18:17

Rand and Jez talk 2025 in this final episode of the year. We talk Xbox @ CES 2025 and what third-party Xbox hardware might look like, we discuss the newly published Xbox controller patent, as well as Indiana Jones' success. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSC…

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XB2+1-1+2 (XMAS SPECIAL): Jez, Jon, and Luke recap Xbox's 2025 1:34:24

3M ago1:34:24

1:34:24

AIRED FIRST ON PATREON: December 23, 2024. With Rand unavailable, this month's XB2+1 ended up being an XB2+1-1+2 as Jon from XboxERA and Luke from Xbox Expansion Pass jumped in to recap this year in Xbox land. We talk Xbox OEM hardware rumors, Xbox's "This is an Xbox" push, sprinkle in some rumors, and wrap up 2025 in a nice shiny red bow. Follow J…

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XboxEra Podcast Episode 242 | "Are we an Xbox?" 4:25:28

3M ago4:25:28

4:25:28

As the year draws to a close, the XboxEra team get together for the penultimate episode of the year. So if you're feeling festive, sit back and enjoy the XboxEra Podcast Episode 242! This week, we're joined by the lovely Matt "Deadly" Headley, who recently garnered a lot of attention and praise for his marketing breakdown of Team Green's "This is a…

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345: Xbox 2025 release Plans, Xbox "redefining fans," no more Xbox exclusives? 4:03:54

3M ago4:03:54

4:03:54

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xbox drama. This week, we talk Xbox's 2025 release schedule. Satya Nadella's "redefining fans" comment, and the potential death of the "Xbox console exclusive." SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout code XB2! http://MANSCAPED.com #ad 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Ex…

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Episode 241 | "Phawx the Game Awards" 2:58:34

3M ago2:58:34

2:58:34

The Game Awards for 2024 have been and gone, and the podcast crew return to discuss it and the rest of the latest in gaming in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 241! I was out this week doing some last minute testing on the Console Wars The Card Game to be ready for shipping in Q1 2025. This week, Nick and Jesse are joined by special guest Cary Golomb ak…

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344: The Game Awards, Witcher 4, Outer Worlds 2, Elden Ring Nightreign?! 3:48:20

3M ago3:48:20

3:48:20

Rand and COLT get into this week's Xbox news, as Jez has been a bit ill. Poor Jez. But Colt holds down the fort! This week, Rand talks everything Game Awards, and the drama that followed. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Ad-free, extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE SHIPPING at MANSCAPED.COM with our checkout …

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Episode 240 | "A New Challenger Approaches!" 3:06:38

3M ago3:06:38

3:06:38

What a week in video games it's been! Indiana Jones and Marvel Rivals have arrived, and the podcast crew kick back to discuss it all in the XboxEra Podcast Episode 240! Bit of an unusual episode this week! The UK is being battered by a large storm, and Jesse and Nick were a bit amused as Jon experienced a power cut as soon as the show went live. He…

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343: Indiana Jones wins, Ubisoft fails, Xbox Everywhere is "Sarah Bond's initiative"? 3:07:26

3M ago3:07:26

3:07:26

Jez and Rand get into another week of Xboxxy news. This week, we talk The Game Awards hype, and review Indiana Jones. We talk Xbox's Year In Review and Shawn Layden's recent interview. We discuss rumors of Sarah Bond's involvement with the "Xbox Everywhere" initiative, and discuss another round of Ubisoft fails. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/X…

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342: Xbox Store BLOCKED, biggest Call of Duty ever, Final Fantasy 7 Remake to Xbox? 3:13:13

4M ago3:13:13

3:13:13

Rand and Jez gear up for another Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox's mobile game store fails, Call of Duty's penetration, Activision-Blizzard games drip feeding into Game Pass, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Xbox port rumors, and much more. 💚 Support us on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 SPONSOR: Get 20% OFF and FREE …

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Episode 239 | "End of a PlayStation Era" 4:54:04

4M ago4:54:04

4:54:04

This week despite having a plan (or at least the workings of one) to talk about all the latest in gaming news, the team ended up on a bit of a tangent. Buckle up for the XboxEra Podcast Episode 239 - it's a long one! This week, Jon, Nick and Jesse are joined by Gareth Williams, co-founder of Press Engine. While we had plans to talk about the legend…

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