The 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.
Thu, March 13, 2025
Copilot Is Coming To Gaming, Xbox Play Anywhere Updates, And More | Official Xbox Podcast
On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we sit down with Fatima Kardar and Jason Ronald to discuss Copilot for Gaming and updates to Xbox Play Anywhere, cloud gaming, and more! Please note the Copilot examples are proof of concept only. Not an actual product of their respective games. For more information go to: Xbox Wire - news.xbox.com Microsoft Gamedev Blog - developer.microsoft.com 00:00 Introduction 02:18 What We're Playing 04:38 Copilot for Gaming 20:47 Xbox Play Anywhere 26:12 Cloud Gaming 27:30 Stream Your Own Games 29:35 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S1 E242 · Thu, March 06, 2025
WWE 2K25 Deep Dive With Superstars & Devs | Official Xbox Podcast
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at WWE 2K25 Creator Fest in Orlando, Florida! Malik dives deep with the devs and talks with Jey Uso, Xavier Woods, and Shayna Baszler about what they're looking forward to. We're also stepping into the squared circle and getting hands on with the game. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Creator Fest Tour 03:24 Interview with Jey Uso 05:49 Interview with Shayna Baszler 08:54 Interview with Xavier Woods 10:54 Gameplay 13:18 Dev Interview 15:03 The Island 17:21 Bloodline 23:52 Updates 27:36 GM Mode 29:09 Dev Wrap Up 32:52 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Tue, February 25, 2025
Xbox Game Studios Update With Craig Duncan | Official Xbox Podcast
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we sit down with the head of Xbox Game Studios, Craig Duncan, to discuss Avowed, South of Midnight, multiplatform releases, Fable, and more! 00:00 Introduction to Craig 03:01 Avowed 06:09 South of Midnight 07:55 Ninja Gaiden 4 09:54 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 11:09 Doom: The Dark Ages 12:04 Multiplatform Releases 14:13 Fable 17:49 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S1 E240 · Tue, February 11, 2025
Deep Dive and Hands On with South of Midnight | Official Xbox Podcast
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we travel to New York City to get hands on with South of Midnight and talk to the devs from Compulsion Games about the story, art, music, and gameplay of their Southern Gothic adventure. 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Art Direction 05:04 Story 10:03 Music and Sound 14:35 Gameplay 25:58 Story of Empathy 27:54 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S1 E239 · Tue, January 28, 2025
Deep Dive Into Expedition 33 | Official Xbox Podcast
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we are diving deep into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Sandfall Interactive's Guillaume Broche and Nicholas Maxson-Francombe. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Sandfall Interactive 02:23 World and Story 04:52 Exploration and Combat 11:34 Skills 14:05 English Voice Cast 16:33 Art Direction 19:02 World Map 22:06 Final Thoughts FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E38 · Mon, November 25, 2024
Diving Deeper Into Indiana Jones and The Great Circle
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we talk to Axel Torvenius and Jens Andersson about taking the iconic Indiana Jones film franchise and translating it into the upcoming adventure-action game Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. Listen to us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts 🎧 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E236 · Thu, November 21, 2024
Avowed Deep Dive At Obsidian's Studios
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we head to Obsidian Entertainment to play Avowed and talk to its creators about the process and passion that goes into their games and what players can expect from their upcoming game. Listen to us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts 🎧 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E36 · Wed, November 20, 2024
Big Updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Friend Requests, And More
In this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we sit down with Ashley McKissick and Jason Beaumont of the Xbox Experiences and Platforms team to discuss all the big updates to Streaming, Xbox Home, Friend Requests, and more. Then, we get our hands on 4 accessories you can get right now from our D4X program! FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E35 · Tue, October 22, 2024
Everything Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 With #CODPOD
This week, we're joined by Miles and Stephanie of The Official Call of Duty Podcast, aka COD POD, to talk everything Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E234 · Thu, October 10, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio Deep Dive Interview
This week we speak to legendary director and producer, Katsura Hashino, about his latest roleplaying game, Metaphor: ReFantazio! FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E233 · Thu, October 03, 2024
Diablo IV Update, FC 25, Controllers, and More!
This week we talk to the dev teams behind Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred and FC 25! We also dig into Starfield's update, Shattered Space, freeze in Frostpunk 2, and talk all of the latest Xbox news! 00:00 Introduction 01:52 What We're Playing 20:02 Diablo: Vessel of Hatred Interview 41:37 News of the Week 51:12 FC 25 Interview 1:05:00 Cipher Clear Controllers 1:08:24 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E232 · Thu, September 26, 2024
Tokyo Game Show 2024: News and Announcements!|
In this week's Official Xbox Podcast, we're talking to Mena Sato Kato about all of the big announcements and news from Tokyo Game Show! FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E231 · Wed, September 25, 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: On Location at The Grand Canyon
This week, Malik traveled to Grand Canyon National Park to meet the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 team, get hands on with the game, and explore the Grand Canyon by land and by air - in the game, and in real life! FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E231 · Thu, September 19, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Deep Dive
This week, Jeff went down to San Francisco to talk to BioWare and get his hands on the game everyone is excited for, Dragon Age: The Veilguard! Listen to us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts 🎧 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E230 · Thu, September 05, 2024
Of Gods and Agents
This week we're talking about Age of Mythology: Retold with Emma Bridle, recapping our time at Gamescom, digging deep into Valorant's recent release of Vyse, and all the latest Xbox news! 00:00 Introduction 02:32 Gamescom Recap 17:02 Age of Mythology: Retold 25:13 News of the Week 39:51 Interview 51:55 Razer Wolverine V3 56:10 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E229 · Thu, August 29, 2024
Deep Dive into Atomfall
This week we dive deep in the mystery and post apocalyptic world of Atomfall! 00:00 Introduction 01:06 What is Atomfall 08:12 Gameplay 23:06 Outro Listen to us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts 🎧 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E228 · Thu, August 22, 2024
Deep Dive into Towerborne
This week we dive deep into all of the details about Stoic's newest game, Towerborne! 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Overview 06:16 Gameplay 36:42 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E227 · Thu, August 01, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws: The Hype(rspace) Is Real
This week we have a sneak peek into a galaxy far far away in Star Wars Outlaws. Then, we get the latest and greatest news on what Xbox has instore at Gamescom 2024. Finally, the hosts get nostalgic when they unbox the transparent controller, the Sky Cipher Special Edition. 00:00 Introductions 01:55 What We're Playing 11:46 Xbox News 21:55 New Releases 26:05 Next Wave of Game Pass 27:24 Updates / DLC / Events 30:00 Unboxing of Sky Cipher Special Edition 35:50 Unboxing Hyperkin Controller S 38:37 Goodbyes FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E226 · Thu, July 25, 2024
Hands on with THE Deadpool controller
The pod has a very special unboxing that celebrates the upcoming release of Deadpool & Wolverine, we have in depth interviews with the devs behind Flintlock & EA SPORTS College Football 25 while in studio, we hear about the unique partnership between State of Decay 2 and the American Red Cross. And....we find out about the new and improved Asus ROG Ally X! 00:00 Introduction 03:40 What We're Playing 15:47 News 20:20 EA SPORTS College Football 25 Interview 34:10 News Cont. 38:42 Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn 50:07 State of Decay 2 & the American Red Cross partnership 59:45 Asus ROG Ally X Interview 01:09:57 Unboxing - Deadpool's "Cheeky Controller" 01:15:25 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E224 · Thu, July 11, 2024
Dungeons of Hinterberg is NOT what we were expecting
This week Joe chats to the creative team behind Dungeons of Hinterberg, we discuss the upcoming Overwatch 2 x TRANSFORMERS Collab & the next wave of Game Pass titles. And Malik has a gaming confession.... 00:00 Introduction 03:20 What We're Playing 19:35 News of the Week 22:08 Newest wave of Game Pass titles 28:55 Updates / DLC / Events 31:25 Dungeons of Hinterberg Interview 46:40 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E223 · Thu, June 27, 2024
Our Favorite Xbox Games For Summer Travel
This week we talk about the games that are perfect for summer travel, there is a special unboxing of Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail Collector's Edition, & we hear the exciting news that you can soon play Xbox games on Amazon Fire TV! 00:00 Introduction 01:58 What We're Playing 12:56 News of the Week 21:58 What We're Playing cont. 28:36 Newest wave of Game Pass titles 30:28 SteelSeries App and Sound Profiles 34:03 Updates / DLC / Events 38:36 Unboxing Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail Collector's Edition 41:32 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E222 · Thu, June 20, 2024
Hands-on with Elden Ring's Expansion: Shadow of the Erdtree
On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we hear about the latest and greatest going on in the gaming world. Jeff talks about being reminded how amazing Elden Ring is, we hear about an exciting collab between CoD & Fallout, how Still Wakes the Deep is causing ripples in new releases and Annette raves about a quacking duck. Jenn shares the latest social impact campaigns Xbox has going on in the month of June. And if thats not enough, we discuss 2024 Gamescom plans. 00:00 Introductions 04:14 What We're Playing 22:30 Xbox News 28:50 Xbox Social Impact happenings 36:00 New Releases 42:38 Newest wave of Game Pass titles 43:49 Coming new week to Game Pass 48:31 Updates / DLC / Events 49:30 Announcements 50:18 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E221 · Fri, June 14, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive
On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we uncover even more info about Indiana Jones and the Great Circle while chatting with MachineGames Game Director Jerk Gustafsson and Production Director John Jennings. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Interview 23:20 Goodbye Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E220 · Thu, June 13, 2024
World of Warcraft: The War Within | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive
On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Bethany Stout (of the WoWCast) joins us to delve into World of Warcraft: The War Within with Executive Producer Holly Longdale and Game Director Ion Hazzikostas. Check out our other deep dive episodes and stay tuned for more! 00:00 Introductions 02:25 Interview 21:54 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E219 · Wed, June 12, 2024
Ara: History Untold & Age of Mythology: Retold | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dives
On this special double header episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we dive into new Ara: History Untold gameplay and learn the game’s release date from Oxide Games' President, Marc Meyer, and Xbox Game Studios' Brian Stone. Then we jump into brand new Age of Mythology: Retold gameplay with Director of Player Engagement, Emma Bridle, and Senior Director of Production, Earnest Yuen. Stay tuned for even more special podcast episodes all this week! 00:00 Introductions 01:58 Ara History Untold Interview 25:40 Age of Mythology Retold Interview 52:10 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E218 · Tue, June 11, 2024
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive
On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we sit down to discuss Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater with series Producer, Noriaki Okamura. Stay tuned for even more special podcast episodes all this week! 00:00 Introductions 01:26 Interview 12:11 Goodbyes Listen to us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts 🎧 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E217 · Mon, June 10, 2024
Avowed | Xbox Games Showcase Deep Dive
On this special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we dive into new unseen Avowed gameplay while chatting with Game Director Carrie Patel. Stay tuned for even more special podcast episodes this week! 00:00 Introductions 00:46 Interview 25:38 Goodbyes Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E216 · Fri, May 17, 2024
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II - On Location in Iceland
On this very special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Malik Prince takes us to Iceland, the setting for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, and speaks with Lara Derham and Dan Attwell of the Ninja Theory team on how they brought 10th century Iceland to life within the game. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Xbox Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E215 · Thu, May 02, 2024
IGN Indie Showcase, Elder Scrolls Online's 10th Anniversary & Little Kitty Big City
On this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Malik, Stein and Lex chat about the reveal of the Xbox Games Showcase. We also sat down for interviews covering IGN's ID@Xbox Digital Showcase, Elder Scrolls Online's 10th Anniversary and Little Kitty Big City's upcoming launch. 00:00 Introductions 02:17 What We're Playing 09:31 Xbox Games Showcase News 13:45 Interview - IGN, Daemon Hatfield 31:44 Interview - Elder Scrolls Online, Matt Firor 44:10 Interview - Little Kitty Big City, Matt Wood 55:29 News Continued 01:01:05 Question of the Week 01:01:41 Goodbyes Elder Scrolls Online Roadmap https://www.elderscrollsonline.com/roadmap Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E214 · Thu, April 25, 2024
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/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E213 · Thu, April 18, 2024
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/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E212 · Thu, April 04, 2024
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/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E211 · Thu, March 28, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E210 · Thu, March 21, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E209 · Thu, March 14, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E208 · Thu, March 07, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E207 · Thu, February 29, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E206 · Thu, February 22, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ Gameheads site: https://gameheadsoakland.org/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E205 · Thu, February 15, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E204 · Thu, February 01, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E203 · Thu, January 25, 2024
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/ Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E202 · Mon, January 22, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S27 E201 · Thu, January 11, 2024
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E112 · Fri, December 15, 2023
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 Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: ht tps://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E111 · Thu, December 07, 2023
Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1, Halo Infinite & Cyberpunk 2077's Major Updates
This week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast is chonky. Malik joins Jeff to talk about Rollerdrome, Halo Infinite and Sea of Thieves. Plus, we also had in-depth interviews with both the Cyberpunk 2077 and Call of Duty: Warzone teams about their major updates. Enjoy! 00:00 Introductions 02:09 What We're Playing 10:00 News of the Week 22:45 CoD Warzone Interview - Ted Timmins 43:01 Cyberpunk 2077 Interview - Monika Janowska 59:27 Free Code Friday & Goodbye 01:04:48 Bonus Cyberpunk 2077 SPOILER Question Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/@xbox/ Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: h ttps://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E110 · Thu, November 30, 2023
SteamWorld, Thirsty Suitors and Building our own Xbox 360
In this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're joined by Xbox's own Annette Gonzalez Porter and Josh Stein. We talk about what games we're playing, the best go to comfort games and check out a completed Mega Bloks Xbox 360. 00:00 Introductions 05:35 What We're Playing 17:34 ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program 23:50 Xbox Social Team Projects 32:06 News of the Week 47:18 What's your favorite comfort game? 49:48 Mega Bloks Xbox 360 Show & Tell 53:45 Goodbye Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/user/xbox/ Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E109 · Fri, November 17, 2023
Forza Game Awards nominations and taste testing edible Wonka Xbox controllers
In this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're joined by the Studio Head of Turn 10 Studios, Dan Greenawalt, to talk about Forza Motorsport's Game Awards nominations. Plus, Social Marketing Manager, Hailey Geller, brought us a custom Wonka themed Xbox and a chocolate controller! 00:00 Introduction 02:08 What We're Playing 05:40 The Game Awards nominations 14:35 Forza Studio Head - Dan Greenawalt interview 30:39 News of the Week 53:05 Unboxing custom Wonka Xbox + edible controller 58:43 Goodbye Wonka Tweet: https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1724064633202626957 Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/xbox Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E108 · Thu, November 09, 2023
Like A Dragon Gaiden deep dive, Xbox at the Special Olympics and our latest Transparency Report
In this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we invite Brittney Brombacher from the What's Good Games Podcast and Jenn Panattoni, Head of Social Impact at Xbox to talk about Like A Dragon Gaiden and our Special Olympics partnership. We also sat down with our new Chief Operations Officer, Dave McCarthy, to chat about how we help protect our players. 00:00 Introduction 06:47 What We're Playing - Jenn 08:53 What We're Playing - Britt 25:11 Xbox's Special Olympics Livestream 28:20 News of the Week 44:06 Dave McCarthy, COO of Microsoft Gaming 01:01:42 Just Chatting 01:04:34 Free Code Friday is back 01:08:51 Goodbye Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/ Watch us on YouTube 🎧 Xbox - YouTube FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E107 · Thu, November 02, 2023
2023: The best year for games? Alan Wake 2 first impressions, CoD: Modern Warfare III Early Access
In this week's episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we debate if 2023 is the best year ever for gamers, play through Jusant and Alan Wake 2, and chat with the Creative Director of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 What We're Playing - Jusant 08:00 What We're Playing - Alan Wake 2 24:13 New Releases 29:37 Is 2023 a better year for games than 2007? 31:59 Upcoming Releases 40:34 Interview: David Swenson, Creative Director for CoD: MWIII 54:19 Reading Your Comments 59:56 Goodbye Watch us on YouTube 🎧 www.youtube.com/Xbox Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E106 · Fri, October 27, 2023
We've Been Busy
In this Halloween-themed episode our hosts get dressed up to chat about Xbox's Vegas Sphere takeover, the recent Xbox Partner Preview show and give their own spooky game suggestions. 00:00 Introduction + Costumes 07:01 Vegas Sphere + Jeff at Twitchcon 12:32 Xbox Partner Preview discussion 25:40 News of the Week 33:18 Spooky Game Pass suggestions 35:16 Upcoming games 36:47 What We're Playing 45:29 Community Q&A 49:27 Goodbye Xbox Wire: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/ Watch us on YouTube 🎧 Xbox - YouTube FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox X: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E105 · Tue, October 17, 2023
Phil Spencer on Activision Blizzard King + Xbox
This week we have a very special episode with Phil Spencer, the CEO of Gaming at Microsoft, who sits down with us to answer questions about Activision Blizzard and their teams joining the Xbox family. 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Welcome Activision Blizzard King to the team 03:26 Halo World Championships 07:37 Minecraft Live 09:07 Answering questions about Activision Blizzard King 32:52 What Games Phil's Playing 37:11 Final Thoughts 38:40 Outro Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/officialxboxpodcast FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E104 · Thu, October 12, 2023
Halo Infinite's Biggest Week of the Year Is Here
This week we invite Halo Infinite's Brian Jarrard to chat in-depth about the game's Season 5 updates. We also discuss Assassin's Creed Mirage, El Paso Elsewhere, Forza Motorsport and the latest Xbox news! 00:00 Introduction 01:55 What We're Playing 02:15 Assassin's Creed Mirage 07:36 El Paso, Elsewhere 13:32 Forza Motorsport 19:09 Jeff beat Starfield 20:02 Yakuza 6 21:27 Jeff's Visit to 343 Industries 23:18 Halo Infinite S5 - Brian Jarrard 46:22 News of the Week 46:44 New Releases 47:47 Upcoming Releases 49:29 Xbox Series S Starter Bundle 50:25 MEGA Xbox 360 Collector Building Set 54:48 What's your favorite Halo game mode? 57:56 Outro Watch us on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/Xbox FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E103 · Thu, October 05, 2023
What You Need To Know About Forza Motorsport
This week we invite Chris Esaki to chat in-depth about Forza Motorsport. We also discuss Cocoon, The Lamplighter's League, Assassin's Creed Mirage and the latest Xbox news! 00:00 Introduction 04:10 Forza Motorsport Creator Event 05:52 What We're Playing 06:10 Cocoon 10:45 The Lamplighter's League 16:09 Assassin's Creed Mirage 18:01 Upcoming Releases 19:44 Chris Esaki Interview - Forza Motorsport 48:30 News of the Week 52:55 Gold Shadow Special Edition Controller 54:52 Special Olympics Partnership 57:46 Game Pass News 59:11 Who's your favorite Assassin? 01:03:34 Outro Watch us on YouTube 🎧 Xbox - YouTube FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox X: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E102 · Thu, September 28, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077, Sea of Stars & Hispanic Heritage Month
This week we invite Kelly Lombardi and Martin Garcia to chat about Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, EA Sports FC 24, Sea of Stars, Forza and Hispanic Heritage Month. 00:00 Introduction 02:55 What We're Playing 03:00 Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty 13:27 Gears of War 5 14:14 Madden NFL 16:07 EA Sports FC 24 19:56 Lies of P 23:20 Sea of Stars 32:47 New Releases 37:03 Hispanic Heritage Month 43:42 News of the Week 43:45 Cuphead Anniversary 47:25 Forza Horizon 5 49:18 New Xbox Design Lab Controllers 51:05 September Xbox Update 51:18 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S26 E101 · Fri, September 22, 2023
Tokyo Game Show, Starfield, Lies of P & Mortal Kombat 1
The Official Xbox Podcast is back! This week we get to know the hosts and chat about Tokyo Game Show News, Starfield, Lies of P and so much more! 00:00 Introduction 01:51 Future of the Podcast 06:08 Meet the Hosts 17:45 What We're Playing 18:00 Starfield 25:50 Lies of P 32:15 PAYDAY 3 33:41 The Crew Motorfest 33:50 Mortal Kombat 1 38:10 Mortal Kombat 1 CE Unboxing 43:50 News of the Week 54:20 Outro Watch the show over on YouTube 🎧 https://www.youtube.com/xbox FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
S24 E22 · Fri, June 23, 2023
New Xbox Series X|S Storage options, the latest Xbox news and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 31:41 Scott Weber, Designed for Xbox Program 42:37 Wrap up/ End of Show Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E21 · Fri, June 16, 2023
33 Immortals & Dungeons of Hinterberg
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 34:57 Stephan Logier, Creative Director - 33 Immortals 48:44 Regina Reisinger (Founder, Art Director) & Philipp Seifried (Founder, Technical Director) - Dungeons of Hinterberg 57:52 Wrap up/ End of Show Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E20 · Fri, May 26, 2023
F1 2023, Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month & More
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Malik Prince from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 25:18 Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director for F1 23 37:22 Panu Smuthkochorn, Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 53:22 Wrap up/ End of Show Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E19 · Fri, May 19, 2023
Global Accessibility Awareness Day and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 19:31 James Berg, Senior Technical Program Manager for Accessibility, Xbox 39:04 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S25 E18 · Fri, May 12, 2023
COD Ranked play, Military Appreciation Month and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Mailk Prince and Kelly Lombardi from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 20:09 Christopher Plamp, Senior Vice President, Operations, Programs, and Entertainment (USO) 33:09 Warzone Ranked Play, Lawrence Metten, Associate Director, Design | Treyarch 39:16 Dan Goldenberg, Executive Director, Call of Duty Endowment: 51:12 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E17 · Thu, May 11, 2023
ROG Ally Unboxing and Interview
Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson & Jeff Rubenstein from the Official Xbox Podcast take a look at the ASUS ROG Ally and then chat with Shawn Yen, Product Management Director of Gaming Business Unit, ASUS. #ROGALLY #playALLYourgames Learn more: https://rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/ Follow ROG on social media for the latest info: FB: @asusrog IG: @asusrog Twitter: @asus_rog Tiktok: @_asusrog
S25 E16 · Fri, May 05, 2023
Xbox FanFest, Ravenlok, Forza Blind Assist , Coffee Talk Episode 2 & TLCOBF
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 23:14 Ravenlok, Vanessa Chia 32:01 Xbox FanFest, Brina Hatcher 39:09 Forza Blind Driving Assists, Neha Chintala & Brandon Cole 53:41 Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Dust, Sarah Johana 1:06:11 Play The Last Case of Benedict Fox, Bartłomiej Lesiakowski 1:14:11 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E15 · Fri, April 28, 2023
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 21:34 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Jeff Magers, Design Director @ Respawn 32:47 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast
S24 E15 · Sat, April 15, 2023
Live Show Recorded April 14, 2023
Recorded live in studio on Friday, April 14, 2023. Larry Hryb, Rebecca Gordius, Kelly Lombardi and Malik Prince discuss the latest in Xbox games and news. Plus Rod Fergusson from the Diablo IV team stops by, we talk with the direct of Ubisoft Plus (now on Xbox) and we play Minecraft Legends.
S24 E13 · Fri, April 07, 2023
MLB The Show 23 and the PUBG 6th Anniversary
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 36:35 PUBG 6th Anniversary - Chris Linn, Lead Producer at PUBG Madison 44:10 MLB The Show 23 - Ramone Russell, Product Development Communications & Brand Strategist 57:42 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E12 · Fri, March 31, 2023
Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure & AOE2:DE Free Play weekend
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Kelly Lombardi from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 34:05 Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure, Kelly Boyle & Chris Phillips, Playground Games 50:27 Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Free Play Weekend, Alex Liu World's Edge 59:54 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E11 · Wed, March 22, 2023
GDC 2023
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Malik Prince and Joe Skrebels Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 30:55 Developer Acceleration Program, James Lewis 41:30 Xbox Game Studios, Cristin Cox 53:54 10 Years of ID @ Xbox, Chris Charla 1:08:43 Sustainability At Xbox, Trista Patterson 1:27:45 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E10 · Fri, March 10, 2023
International Women’s Day
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 23:49 International Women’s Day - Jeff chats with Andrea Rene , What’s Good Games 42:20 International Women’s Day - Larry chats with Nathalia Scrimshaw, Team Xbox 53:47 Show Wrap -up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E9 · Fri, March 03, 2023
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Halo Infinite Season 3 and Pinball FX
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 14:07 Pinball FX- Larry chats with Akos Gyorkei, Marketing Director, Zen Studios 26:53 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Jeff chats with Emmanuel "MASTER" Rodriguez Team NINJA Community Manager 41:54 Halo Infinite, Season 3 - Larry chats with Brian Jarrard, 343 Industries 1:07:31 Show Wrap -up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
Fri, March 03, 2023
Official Xbox Podcast - LIVE
Recorded live in studio on Friday, February 10, 2023. Larry Hryb, Jeff Rubenstein and Malik Prince discuss the latest in Xbox games and news. Plus James Monosmith shows off the latest from the Xbox Gear story and Will Powers from Razer joins us to discuss the Razer Edge 5g gaming device.
S24 E7 · Mon, February 06, 2023
Safer Internet Day & Minecraft
For Saffer Internet Day 2022, Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson chats with Allison Matthews from the Minecraft team about "Privacy Prodigy,” the new privacy-themed world from Minecraft Education. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E4 · Fri, February 03, 2023
Goldeneye comes to Xbox
Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson talks with Rare Studio Head Craig Duncan and "Goldeneye" producer James Thomas about the release, now available on Xbox Game Pass.
S24 E6 · Fri, February 03, 2023
Monster Hunter Rise, Elder Scrolls Online & Minecraft Legends
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Malik Prince and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing & News 23:09 Monster Hunter Rise - Jeff chats with Hiroyuki Minamitani, Capcom producer 33:52 Elder Scrolls Online - Larry chats with Richard Lambert about Necrom &the Scribes of Fate DLC 45:18 Minecraft Legends - Rebecca chats with Craig Leigh, Mojang Studios 1:00:52 Show Wrap -up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E5 · Fri, January 27, 2023
Hi-Fi Rush, Redfall and the Developer_Direct
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing 25:45 Hi-Fi Rush - Kelly Lombardi chats with John Johnas, Creative Director 48:00 Redfall - Jeff chats with Karen Segars, Design Director 56:41 Show Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E3 · Fri, January 20, 2023
The Persona series and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Malik Prince and Kelly Lombardi from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing 15:48 Jeff Rubenstein chats with Tori Winkler on Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable 29:42 Show Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E2 · Fri, January 13, 2023
Pentiment & Herman Miller Gaming
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebeccas Gordius and Malik Prince from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing 22:23 Sandro Odak from Team Xbox Germany chats with Josh Sawyer about "Pentiment" 37:59 Jon Campbell, Herman Miller Gaming 52:06 Show Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S24 E1 · Fri, January 06, 2023
Welcome to 2023
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebeccas Gordius from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing 26:45 Scott Brodie, "We Are the Caretakers" Founder and Design Director, Heart Shaped Games 35:57 Show close Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S23 E40 · Sun, December 18, 2022
End of year 2022
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about 2022 in gaming, try their hands at (gift) wrapping and learn about Ara: History Untold in our last show of 2022. Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S23 E39 · Thu, December 15, 2022
Justin Roiland and High On Life
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson as he chats with Justin Roiland (Rick & Morty) about his latest game "High On Life" now available on Xbox Game Pass Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S23 E38 · Fri, December 09, 2022
Riot Games, Diablo IV, Assassin's Creed The Last Chapter, Online Safety
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Kelly Lombardi from Team Xbox for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing 32:53 Andrei Van Roon - Head of League Studios, Riot Games 42:07 Darby McDevitt- Assassin's Creed The Last Chapter 58:32 Joe Shely - Game Director, Diablo IV 1:05:40 Kim Kunes, GM Xbox Online Safety 1:18:53 Show close Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S23 E37 · Fri, December 02, 2022
Heading into the holidays!
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Kelly Lombardi for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast
S23 E36 · Fri, November 18, 2022
Holiday Xbox Deals, the latest gaming news and more
Do not adjust your Spotify: *** THIS IS AN AUDIO ONLY SHOW** Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein Team Xbox as they chat about the latest news in gaming, chat with developers and more. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S23 E35 · Fri, November 11, 2022
Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary & Sonic Frontiers
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with special guests for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. Special Co-hosts: Malik Prince, Xbox Influencer relations Kelly Lombardi, Xbox Games Marketing 00:00 What We are Playing 17:57 Sonic Frontiers, Takashi Iizuka 24:21 Microsoft Flight Simulator, Jorg Neumann & Tyson Weinert, President & CEO, Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum 46:55 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast
S23 E34 · Fri, October 28, 2022
Age of Empires on Consoles, Logitech G Cloud and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with special guests for discussions about as latest news in gaming, chats with developers and more. Special Co-hosts: Steve Saylor , Accessibility Advocate Ethan Rothamel, Designed for Xbox 00:00 What We are Playing 27:45 Curtis Brown, Logitech G Cloud Handheld 32:30 Adam Isgreen, Age Of Empiree 52:13 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S23 E33 · Fri, October 21, 2022
Call of Duty MP, Ghostbusters and Accessibility at Xbox
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along Jeff Rubenstein & Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox as they chat about the latest news in gaming, chat with developers and more. 00:00 What We are Playing 37:43 Jared Gerritzen, Chief Creative Officer, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed 51:59 Anita Mortaloni, Director of Accessibility, Xbox 1:01:42 Geoff Smith & Joe Cecot, COD MP 1:19:02: Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
Fri, October 14, 2022
A Plague Tale: Requiem, Surface news and the latest Windows update
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along Jeff Rubenstein & Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox as they chat about the latest news in gaming, chat with developers and more. 00:00 What We're Playing 29:30 Kevin Pinson , A Plague Tale: Innocence 38:05 Panos Panay , Surface news & Windows 11 update 1:00:02 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S23 E31 · Fri, October 07, 2022
Deathloop, Dishonored, Redfall and Project Amplify
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along Jeff Rubenstein & Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox as they chat about the latest news in gaming, chat with developers and more. In this episode: 00:00 What We're Playing 27:13 Q Muhaimin, Project Amplify 34:41 Dinga Bakaba , Arkane Lyon, & Harvey Smith, Arkane Austin (Deathloop, Dishonored & Redfall) 55:55 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast # # #
S23 E30 · Fri, September 30, 2022
Grounded 1.0, Valheim and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along Jeff Rubenstein & Rebecca Gordius from Team Xbox as they chat about the latest news in gaming, chat with developers and more. 00:00 What We're Playing 25:56 Adam Brennecke, Game Director on Grounded (@adam_brennecke | @GroundedTheGame) 42:14 Albert Säfström, VP of Publishing, Coffee Stain (@Coffee_Stain | @Valheimgame) 53:06 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast
S23 E29 · Fri, September 23, 2022
Slime Rancher 2, Logitech G Cloud and Danny Loves Videogames
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Malik Prince and Jeff Rubenstein from Team Xbox as they chat about the latest news in gaming and more. 00:00 What We're Playing 26:43 Nick Popovich, Co-Founder and CEO, Monomi Park (@NickPopovich | @SlimeRancher) 38:30 Danny Peña (Danny Loves Video Games) 53:20 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast
S23 E28 · Fri, September 16, 2022
Tokyo Game Show news and the new Xbox Home Experience
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about the latest in gaming and more. 00:00 What We're Playing 30:34 Ivy Krislov, Xbox Product Manager 44:36 Wrap up Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S23 E27 · Thu, September 01, 2022
Gamescom, Matt Booty at PAX West and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about the latest in gaming and more. 00:00 What We're Playing 30:49 Matt Booty, CVP Xbox Games Studios Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S23 E26 · Fri, August 12, 2022
Two Point Campus & Sea of Thieves Season 7
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about the latest in gaming and more. 00:00 What We're Playing 30:18 Ben Huskins , Two Point Campus 44:38 Mike Chapman & Shelley Presto n, Sea of Thieves 1:04:28 Outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S23 E25 · Fri, July 22, 2022
Discord comes to Xbox, and Hot Wheels in Forza Horizon 5
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about the latest in gaming and more. 00:00 What We're Playing 24:06 Discord on Xbox - Bill Ridmann, Xbox Engineer @Ridzilla 34:50 FH5 Hot Wheels, Mike Brown, Creative Director, Forza Horizon 5 at Playground Games @ FlawlessC0wboy 46:45 Outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E24 · Fri, July 15, 2022
As Dusk Falls, Disability Pride Month and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about the latest in gaming and more. 00:00 What We're Playing 25:32 Kaitlyn Jones, Gaming Accessibility Program Manager, Xbox 35:04 Caroline Marchal, CEO and Creative Director, INTERIOR/NIGHT 47:55 Outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E23 · Fri, July 08, 2022
The latest Game Pass Games, A Plague Tale: Requiem & More
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about the latest in gaming and more. 00:00 Show Open 01:03 What We're Playing 17:48 News & TWOX 29:19 Kevin Choteau, Game Director - Plague Tale Requiem 41:20 Outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E22 · Thu, June 30, 2022
Overwatch 2 Beta, New Cuphead DLC & Playing Xbox on Samsung TVs
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about the latest in gaming and more. 00:00 Show Open 00:51 What We're Playing 12:54 News & TWOX 17:23 Maja & Chad Moldenhauer, Cuphead 29:38 Jon Spector, Overwatch 2 46:27 Harrison Hoffman, Xbox App 59:50 Mike Lucero, Samsung TVs 01:12:09 Outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E21 · Fri, June 24, 2022
Delving into Diablo IV & Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Malik Prince and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about the latest in gaming and more. 00:00 Show open 02:13 What we're playing 18:12 News / TWOX 23:43 Rod Fergusson, Diablo 4 40:56 Emmanuel Rodriguez, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty 50:15 Show & Tell 01:01:00 Outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E20 · Fri, June 17, 2022
Starfield & The Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about the BIG reveals from the 2022 Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase and more. 00:00 Show open 05:43 What we're excited for 10:32 Starfield chat 13:15 What we're excited for cont. 30:28 Josh Sawyer, Pentiment 39:46 Adam Brennecke, Grounded 48:14 Jorg Neumann, Microsoft Flight Sim 01:02:28 Looking forward & outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E19 · Wed, June 01, 2022
Celebrating Pride 2022, New Controller Details!
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about Pride Month, what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. 00:00 Show open 2:42 What we're playing 10:37 Kate Rayner, VP at The Coalition 28:44 Elliott Hsu, Pride Controller Designer 38:14 News & This Week on Xbox 46:23 Outro For more Pride 2022 info | http://unlocked.microsoft.com Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E18 · Fri, May 27, 2022
Reggie Fils-Aimé on Disrupting the Game & Top Gun in Microsoft Flight Sim
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. 00:00 Show open 2:38 What we're playing 11:30 Reggie Fils-Aimé, Disrupting the Game 38:04 Jörg Neumann, Top Gun in Microsoft Flight Sim 51:44 News & This Week on Xbox 57:21 Outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E17 · Fri, May 20, 2022
Minecraft + Angry Birds, Accessibility Awareness Day & Monitors Designed for Xbox
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. 00:00 Show open 01:28 What we're playing 6:28 News & This Week on Xbox 16:30 Anita Mortaloni, Director of Gaming Accessibility 28:57 Casey Bates, Designed for Xbox 43:54 Show & Tell - Coca Cola Pixel drink 47:40 Outro Larry & Jeff Goldblum talk Jurassic | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpqXgisfI4g Global Accessibility Day Links | https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/accessibility/guidelines & https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/gaming-accessibility-fundamentals/ Designed for Xbox Link | https://www.xbox.com/en-US/designed-for-xbox Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E16 · Fri, May 13, 2022
The Future of Cloud Gaming, Eiyuden Chronicles & API Heritage Month
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. 00:00 Show open 01:50 What we're playing 15:46 News & This Week on Xbox 19:04 Catherine Gluckstein, Xbox Cloud Gaming 28:03 Ada Duan, Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 37:50 Stephen Takowsky, Eiyuden Chronicles: Rising 45:30 Show & Tell - Doctor Strange custom console 50:03 Outro Doctor Strange Giveaway | https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1520062357430423553 Asian & Pacific Islander Celebration | https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/05/02/celebrating-apihm-with-xbox/ Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E15 · Fri, May 06, 2022
Halo Infinite Season 2, Fortnite on iOS & Bugsnax cannibalism
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. 00:00 Show open 02:12 What we're playing 15:46 News & This Week on Xbox 25:00 Tom French, Halo Infinite season 2 41:04 Darrin Veit, Xbox system updates 54:06 Outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E14 · Fri, April 29, 2022
Xbox Spring Collection, New Minecraft Dungeons & Jeff Beats Elden Ring
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. *This week's episode was originally livestreamed on Wednesday, April 27th. Any giveaways mentioned are no longer valid. 00:00 Show open 01:18 What we're playing 13:21 This Week on Xbox 24:48 Scott Weber, D4X Spring Collection interview 40:46 Minecraft Dungeons update 48:18 Outro Games discussed range from rated Everyone to Mature. Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E13 · Fri, April 15, 2022
Steam Deck & Larry in WWE 2K22
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and guest host Malik Prince as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. No show next week - April 22nd! Live stream on https://www.twitch.tv/xbox - April 27th. 00:00 Show open 01:37 What We're Playing 04:18 Steam Deck show & tell 09:05 Game Pass gems 11:02 This Week on Xbox 13:17 Larry in WWE 2K22 20:28 Outro More info on the Microsoft Xbox store sale | https://majornelson.com/ Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E12 · Fri, April 08, 2022
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and MLB: The Show 22
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. Plus, we've got interviews with Mike Consalvey of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Ramone Russell of MLB: The Show 22 and Xbox's own Chris Charla. 00:00 Show Open 01:18 What We're Playing 08:08 Mike Consalvey, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga 19:49 Ramone Russell, MLB: The Show 30:49 Chris Charla, ID @Xbox 48:37 News 54:58 Show & Tell 57:25 Outro Subscribe to The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/ *Games featured range in ESRB ratings from E to M
S22 E11 · Fri, April 01, 2022
Halo and Kiki Wolfkill of 343 Industries
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Malik Prince as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. Plus, we've got an interview with 343 Industries' very own Kiki Wolfkill about the new Halo series on Paramount+. 00:00 Show Open 02:00 What We're Playing 13:57 Kiki Wolfkill, Head of Halo Transmedia, 343 Industries (@K_wolfkill) 33:15 News 43:12 Show & Tell 47:58 Outro Gamers Outreach | https://gamersoutreach.org/ The Official Xbox Podcast | https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast For more Xbox news | https://news.xbox.com/
S22 E10 · Fri, March 25, 2022
GDC and Sarah Bond
00:00 Show Open 14:13 Sarah Bond, Head of Xbox Creator Experience (@BondSarah_Bond ) 33:05 New controllers, news and more Subscribe here: The Official Xbox Podcast • A podcast on Anchor Microsoft Game Dev - GDC 2022 | Microsoft Developer
S22 E9 · Fri, March 18, 2022
Shredders and Tunic
00:00 Show Open 22:21 Andrew Shouldice ( @dicey ) Tunic 35:34 Dirk Van Welden ( @quarkcannon ) Shredders 47:01 News Subscribe here: The Official Xbox Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
S22 E8 · Tue, March 08, 2022
International Women's Day
We celebrate International Women's Day as Rebecca Gordius hosts the show and chats with a few of women working in the Games Industry. 00:00 Show open and chat with Agnes Larsson, Minecraft Game Director, Mojang Studios ( @_LadyAgnes ) 09:35 Jenn Panattoni, Head of Xbox Social Impact ( @jennpanattoni ) 20:56 Britt Brombacher, Co-Host What's Good Gaming ( @BlondeNerd ) Subscribe here: The Official Xbox Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
S22 E7 · Fri, February 25, 2022
Streaming to Twitch from Xbox
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Rebecca Gordius and Malik Prince as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. Plus interviews with: 14:03 Brenna Duffitt, Software Engineer, Xbox Platform Services ( @brennadactyl ) 20:56 Jeremy Forrester, VP of Product at Twitch Subscribe here: The Official Xbox Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
S22 E6 · Fri, February 18, 2022
Total War: Warhammer III, The King Of Fighters XV & More
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. Plus interviews with: 20:45 Andy Hall, Principal Writer Total War: Warhammer III ( @totalwar ) 31:29 Joshua Weatherford, Assistant Producer, The King Of Fighters XV ( @BudokaiMR2 ) Subscribe here: The Official Xbox Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
S22 E5 · Thu, February 10, 2022
First live show of 2022, Safer Internet Day and OlliOlli World
This show was originally streamed live on the Xbox Twitch Channel on Tuesday, 8-February 2022 Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. Plus interviews with: 28:50 Dave McCarthy, Safer Internet Day 37:40 Simon Bennett, Co-CEO at Roll7, OlliOlli World ( @OlliOlligame ) Subscribe here: The Official Xbox Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
S22 E4 · Fri, February 04, 2022
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. This week we also chat about Dying Light 2 33:39 Dawid Lubryka - Animation Director, Dying Light 2 ( @DyingLightGame ) Xbox Celebrates Black History Month with Support of Black Creators, Players, and a Culture of Inclusion OPI and Xbox Subscribe here: The Official Xbox Podcast • A podcast on Anchor
S22 E3 · Fri, January 28, 2022
Sea of Thieves 2022 and more
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius as they chat about what they are playing, the latest Xbox news of the week and more. Plus interviews with: 21:20 Albert Dankwa, Team Xbox ( @alkallus ) 33:20 Joe Neate, Executive Producer, Sea Of Thieves (@ JoeNeate1 ) Explore the Future of Sea of Thieves in Our Special 2022 Preview Even t If you are watching/listening on Spotify, scroll down for a question.
S22 E2 · Fri, January 21, 2022
Activision Blizzard, Rainbow Six Extraction & Nobody Saves the World
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius as they chat about the latest Xbox news of the week, including the Activision / Blizzard news. Plus interviews with: 20:00 Marc-André Clermont, Level Design Director "Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction" (@ R6Extraction ) 27:36 Ian Campbell, Lead Designer at Drinkbox Studios -"Nobody Saves the World" (@ BootdiskRev ) Welcoming the Incredible Teams and Legendary Franchises of Activision Blizzard to Microsoft Gaming Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass: Rainbow Six Extraction, Hitman Trilogy, Death’s Door, and More If you are watching/listening on Spotify, scroll down for a question!
S22 E1 · Fri, January 14, 2022
Happy New Year. Welcome to 2022
Join Larry Hryb, Xbox's Major Nelson along with Jeff Rubenstein and Rebecca Gordius as they talk about their Holiday travel, gaming and what they look forward to playing in 2022. The Most Anticipated Games of 2022 (According to Team Xbox) The Beatles: Get Back If you are watching/listening on Spotify, scroll down for a question!
Fri, December 17, 2021
770: Cuphead, The Gunk, Minecraft Dungeons and Xbox Accessories
We wrap up 2021 with the following interviews: 14:17 Fiona Nova, The Gunk 32:15 Scott Weber Xbox Accessories for the Holiday 53:46 Laure De Llorens, Minecraft Dungeons 1:00:53 Maja and Chad Moldenhauer, Cuphead
S21 Enull · Thu, December 09, 2021
769: Halo Infinite
00:00 Show open 19:19 Joseph Staten, Head of Creative for Halo Infinite (Twitter.com/joestaten) 39:30 Xbox news
Fri, November 19, 2021
768: Battlefield, Back Compat and Game Streaming to console
00:00 Show open 22:49 Phil Spencer and Oskar Gabrielson (GM of DICE) 32:53 Justin Wiebe, Senior Design Director, Ripple Effect Studios 41:59 Jake Rosenberg, Senior Program Manager Xbox 54:19 Peggy Lo & Jason Ronald, Xbox Back Compat 1:09:16 Xbox news
Mon, November 15, 2021
20th Anniversary with Phil Spencer and the Halo Infinite Free Multiplayer Beta
00:00 Phil Spencer on the stream and celebration 16:40 Andrew Witts and Tom French, Halo Infinite Free Multiplayer Beta
Fri, November 12, 2021
767: Battlefield 2042 and Backbone
00:00 Show open 17:59 Daniel Berlin, Senior Design Director, Battlefield 36:54 Maneet Khaira, CEO, Backbone 54:51 Xbox news
Fri, November 05, 2021
766: Forza Horizon 5 and Age of Empires IV
00:00 Show Open 14:53 Emma Bridle, Director of Player Voice, Age of Empires IV 31:15 Mike Brown, Forza Horizon 5 Creative Director 57:17 Xbox News and show close
Fri, October 29, 2021
765: Apex Legends and we head back into the studio
00:00 Show Open 07:32 Steven Ferreira, Team Director at Respawn Entertainment (Apex Legends) 25:27 Xbox news --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/officialxboxpodcast/message
Fri, October 22, 2021
764: Disco Elysium, Grounded and Razer & Halo
00:00 Show Open 13:33 Justin Cooney from Razer about Halo PC 22:27 Justin Keenan, Disco Elysium 32:35 Roby Atadaro, Grounded 46:12 Xbox news! Halo, Minecraft Live and more
Fri, October 15, 2021
763: Back4Blood and The Vale: Shadow of the Crown
00:00 Show open & What we are playing 16:35 Dave Evans and Lukáš Hosnedl, The Vale: Shadow of the Crown 28:23 Lianne Papp, Executive Producer, Back4Blood 43:34 Show Wrap
Fri, October 08, 2021
762: NHL22, Alan Wake Remastered and Rainbow Billy
00:00 Show open & What we are playing 21:18 Clem Kwong, EA Sports NHL 22 35:32 Sam Lake, Alan Wake Remastered 55:24 Chris Chancey, Rainbow Billy 1:03:20 Xbox News round up
Fri, October 01, 2021
761: Dolby Vision, Windows 11, Surface and more
00:00 Show open & What we are playing 17:16 Katy Slattery, Xbox and Dolby Vision 24:57 Ashley Arnold, Dolby Vision 32:15 Panos Panay, Windows 11 & Surface 56:32 Xbox News round up
Fri, September 24, 2021
760: Far Cry 6’s Giancarlo Esposito, Game Streaming and more
00:00 Show Open & What we are playing 16:19 Jason Beaumont, Xbox Game Streaming 29:05 Giancarlo Esposito, "Anton Castillo" Far Cry 6 48:48 The latest Xbox new
Fri, September 17, 2021
759: Artful Escape, Sable and Life is Strange True Colors
00:00 Show Open. What we are playing 16:14 Rebeccah Bassell, Life Is Strange True Colors 30:55 Greg Kythreotis, Sable 47:00 Johnny Galvatron, The Artful Escape 1:00:44 Xbox News of the week
Fri, August 27, 2021
758: Gamescom, Aliens Fireteam and more
00:00 What we are playing 10:12 Aliens Fireteam - Craig Zinkievich, CEO and Founder of Cold Iron Studios 21:49 Showing off the new controllers and the Xbox news roundup
Fri, August 20, 2021
757: Hades, 12-Minutes and Gamescom,
00:00 Show open 14:26 Greg Kasavin, Hades 34:10 Maxi Gräff, Gamescom 40:02 Luis Antonio, Twelve Minutes 53:09 Xbox News and more
Fri, August 13, 2021
756: Madden NFL 22, I Am Dead, Unturned
00:00 Show Open 11:19 Unturned, Nelson Sextant 22:35 Madden NFL 21, Mike Mahar 35:05 I Am Dead, Richard Hogg 57:35 The latest Xbox news and more
Fri, August 06, 2021
755: A look at the new Apex Legend “Seer”
Special Guest Host: Jack Pattillo 00:00 Show Open 13:29 Steven Ferreira & Travis Nordin, Apex Legends Emergence 30:56 Xbox news of the week and more
Fri, July 30, 2021
754: Psychonauts 2, The Ascent, Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X|S
00:00 Open 7:19 The Legendary Tim Schafer, Psychonauts 2 16:32 Arcade Berg, The Ascent 26:23 Flight Simulator on Xbox Series X|S , Jorg Neumann 47:11 News of the week
Fri, July 23, 2021
753: Battlefield Portal, Death’s Door and more
00:00 Open 25:01 David Fenn, Death's Door 36:05 Christian Grass, Battlefield Portal 46:40 News of the week
Fri, July 16, 2021
752: F1, the Xbox Mobile app and ElGato
00:00 Open 10:35 Lee Mather, F1 17:00 Michael Khalilian, Xbox App 30:04 Miguel Lozada, ElGato 44:45 News of the week
Fri, July 02, 2021
751: Cloud Streaming, Doom Eternal upgrade and Grounded
00:00 Open 14:04 Kevin LaChapelle, iOS/Cloud Gaming Update 34:26 Marty Stratton, Studio Director, ID 46:54 Adam Brennecke, Grounded Game Director 59:00 News of the week
Fri, June 25, 2021
750: Sea of Thieves A Pirates Life, ESO and more
00:00 Show Open/ What we are playing 12:00 Joe Neate & Mike Chapman, Sea Of Thieves A Pirates Life 32:22 Matt Firor, the recent update to Elder Scrolls Online 42:41 Latest Xbox news
Fri, June 18, 2021
749: Back 4 Blood, Sarah Bond and Halo Infinite
00:00 Show open & what we are playing 16:12 Matt O'Driscoll, Back 4 Blood 31:29 Sarah Bond, Head of Xbox Creator Experience 42:12 Joe Staten, Halo Infinite 59:35 More news, and show close
Fri, May 28, 2021
748: Minecraft Dungeons Anniversary and MechWarrior 5
00:00 Show open / What we are playing 13:42 Jaime Limon, Minecraft Dungeons 21:32 Kerry Whalen, MechWarrior 5 40:45 The latest Xbox news and show close
Fri, May 21, 2021
747: Psychonauts 2 And Knockout City
00:00 Show open 9:26 Tim Schafer, Psychonauts 2 & Ben Reeves, Game Informer 24:05 Guha Bala, Knockout City 38;57 News and show close
Fri, May 14, 2021
746: Subnautica: Below Zero and Mental Health Awareness Month at Xbox
Special Guest Co-host: Kahlief Adams from Spawn On Me 00:00 Show Open/What we are playing 25:06 Tara Voelker, Mental Health Awareness Month 37:38 David Kalina, Subnautica: Below Zero 50:01 News and show close
Fri, May 07, 2021
745: Mass Effect: Legendary Edition and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
00:00 Show open 18:15 Mac Walters, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition 34:25 Irene Zhu and Michael Fu, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 47:58 News and show close
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