XBROS

This week, we bring in our friend, Hunter, who's deep in the trenches with Nintendo. We discuss the technological advancements we've witnessed over our short lives - from the dawn of the internet and Google to our current state. Gamepass is making waves through the gaming industry, but how does it compare to other platforms like the Epic Game Store and Playstation Now? With Microsoft changing the definition of exclusivity with their Play Anywhere slogan, will Sony and Nintendo follow? And we try to clarify Bethesda's exclusivity to the Xbox ecosystem. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

With Destiny 2 becoming available on Gamepass with all of its DLC, Joe shares his experience as a new player while Jacob shares his experience as a veteran Destiny player. We also discuss Xbox's huge strides with its UI improvements over the years, but they still need to iron out the marketplace. And with VR slowly advancing as an experience, will they add more classic controller integration, and is Kinect 2 coming? Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

We're four months into the Xbox Series X / S launch and the new consoles have been scarcely spotted in the wild. Scalpers are still buying out retail drops and jacking the prices up of the Series X / S. Major Nelson (aka Larry Hryb) revealed on a recent episode of the official Xbox podcast that new exciting features are coming to Xbox. Could Xbox VR soon be a reality? Microsoft is also still looking to add more studios under the Xbox Game Studios banner. HBO's The Last of Us TV series has announced castings for Joel and Ellie. And we take a look into the Gina Carino / Mandalorian story. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

With 2021 now upon us, a new year means new games! We go over some of the games Microsoft recently announced they are releasing on Xbox in 2021, with many indie developers showing off some impressive-looking IPs. A new year also means new year resolutions, and we discuss our goals for Xbros and where we want to go with it this year. We've had some more playtime with Cyberpunk 2077 and give our updated opinions on it. In a surprise announcement, EA no longer holds exclusive rights to Star Wars games - and Ubisoft is the first to announce that they are working on a Star Wars game. Dogecoin has grabbed our attention, and oh boy... have we hit the iceberg in the Titanic of UFO evidence. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

The 2020 Game Awards has brought an avalanche of new game trailers for Xbox and we've gotten to see what lies ahead for 2021 - 2022: Turtle Rock's Back for Blood, The Evil Dead Game, Fullbright's Open Roads, Crimson Desert, and finally a look at what The Initiative has been secretly working on... A NEW PERFECT DARK GAME! It was also announced with a short teaser video that Bioware is working on a proper Mass Effect trilogy sequel and a new Dragon Age game. Master Chief is making his way over to Fortnite, and we also saw an impressive trailer for The Callisto Protocol - a spiritual successor to Dead Space. After several delays, Cyberpunk 2077 has finally been released, however, with a ton of bugs. We give you our hands-on impressions. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Getting through lockdown has been hard, and we've hit a first-world problem of watching too much tv and not watching enough. Joe talks about how he and Rachel have suddenly gotten into anime. We say goodbye to the Xbox One era and reminisce on our memories with it and its rough launch game lineup: Battlefield 4, Assassins Creed 4 Black Flag, Crimson Dragon, The Fighter Within, Ryse Son of Rome, Watch Dogs, Assasins Creed Unity. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Microsoft has officially launched the Xbox Series X and Series S and we've got our hands on one. After spending some time with the Series X, we break down our initial impressions and talk about how we think the launch went and where Microsoft is going with their new console.

With Jon out for this episode and Halloween having just happened, we go into a deep dive of horror games that we think are the best of the best. We also get into a comparison of our cities - Seattle vs. New Orleans. And is VR a gimmick that has no future similar to the 3D TV fad of the early 2010s? And if it's here to stay where is Xbox's VR headset support? Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

In this episode, we discuss the latest Cyberpunk 2077 delay due to Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game having problems. We also learn that next-gen games' load times on the Xbox Series X seem to be faster than the PS5. And will the Series X/S be available on shelves this holiday? Also... WEASELS! Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

As we inch closer to the Series X/S launch, fall is in full effect and Halloween is just around the corner; so what can be more festive than talking about some of our favorite horror games and scary moments in videogames? Joe's also been playing a lot of xcloud and he shares some of his thoughts on the experience - specifically playing Destiny 2 for the first time. Microsoft has also just dropped an updated UI for the Xbox One which will be the same on the Series X/S, and its great. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

The Series X has officially been sent out to reviewers. Now that people are getting their hands on it, we are getting some first impressions - one of them being a heating problem. Microsoft has partnered with Gamestop in a surprise announcement. Also, we follow-up with the CD Project Red story we talked about last week. As an October special, we are talking about our favorite horror games. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

After purchasing Bethesda's parent company Zenimax Media, rumors have begun circulating that Microsoft is looking to buy more studios in the coming months and that Bungie is on their list. It also seems that Nintendo and Microsoft are planning for a very friendly next generation after it was announced this week that Minecraft characters are making their way to Smash Bros. CD Project Red has announced this week that they would begin having mandatory overtime for their employees for the next six weeks to play-test and finalize their upcoming AAA title Cyberpunk 2077. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Microsoft... WOW! In a move that surprised everyone and sent shock waves throughout the gaming industry, Microsoft has purchased Zenimax Media for an estimated $7.5 billion, bringing The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Doom, Wolfenstein, and other critically acclaimed games, under the Xbox Game Studios umbrella. Xbox Series X and S preorders also officially went live this week. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Sony has officially fired back after Microsoft confirmed the series s leak and announced an official price and release date. Although Sony made some impressive moves, their preorder date for the PS5 was complete chaos, with retailers listing the consoles early leaving many consumers left in the dust. We break down some of the confusing news that followed the preorder debacle. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Due to leaks, Microsoft's hand has been forced to finally reveal the long-rumored Series S console along with pricing for both consoles and release date with pre-orders. We deep dive into both console's specs and buying options. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

As we still wait impatiently for Microsoft to officially announce the rumored Xbox Series S console and pre-orders to go live, we spend this week's episode talking about Nintendo's controversial timed release, 343's latest Halo Infinite news, and the upcoming US presidential election. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

We're at the end of August and we still don't have a release date for the Series X nor have pre-orders gone live - what is Microsoft waiting for? Could the delay be a bad sign of things happening behind the scenes, or are they just playing chicken with Sony? Also, we dive into the 343 Industries craziness happening with Halo Infinite. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

After watching the July Xbox event, we talk about Microsoft's approach to the Series X launch and give our first impression of the Halo Infinite reveal. Xcloud has also been given an official public launch date and Joe shares some of his experiences trying the beta while also discussing how he hopes Xcloud will be successful compared to past companies trying to launch similar products. Also, are aliens real? Dive down a deep rabbit hole as we discuss UFOs after reading The New York Times' new article on the subject. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

After watching the disastrous 2013 Xbox One reveal and in light of the canceled E3 conference due to COVID-19, we decided to pitch our perfect 2020 Xbox conference as if we were in the director's chair. Also, Jon talks about cutting his long hair off and getting a dog after an impromptu visit to Yellowstone National Park, while Jacob and Joe talk about their meet-up in Virginia. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

This year Naughty Dog, the Sony 1st party game development studio behind the masterpiece The Last of Us, released a sequel to the award-winning game - The Last of Us Part II. The game initially gave way to a wave of positive critic reviews but was soon followed by mixed consumer reviews. As fans of the first game, we couldn't resist taking an episode to talk about the sequel - even if it is a PlayStation game. Featuring special guest Rachel, Joe's wife, we dive deep into this game and talk about everything we loved and hated about it. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

Over the years, there has been a wave of victims of sexual misconduct coming forward and telling their stories in the entertainment industry, and now that wave is hitting the gaming industry. With recent allegations coming to light, will gaming companies react with justice or try to bury the allegations with excuses? In this episode we also delve into the high costs of making video games and the contrast that sometimes has on content - is it more valuable to a consumer to have a huge game with tons of content and a mediocre story, or is it more valuable to have less content with a top tier story experience? We then break into Xbox's future plans with Series X and the possible "Lockheart" model that is rumored to be announced. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.

We're Jacob, Jon, and Joe, three brothers who love Xbox, and we're here to tell you about it. In the very first XBROS episode, we break-down Microsoft's May 2020 showcase and give our first look reviews of what was shown. Leading up to the holiday season this year, Microsoft needs to make a big impression on consumers and show that they are all in on games this generation. Check back every Monday for new episodes and be sure to subscribe and leave a review.