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On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at a dream location for Malik: WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. We're talking to the WWE Superstars and devs behind WWE 2K26 about match types, changes to Universe, presentaiton, and so much more.00:00 Introduction01:05 CM Punk interview04:38 Which Superstar should you pick in WWE 2K26?08:04 Interview with Lynell Jinks and Bryan Williams09:28 MyFaction and New Reversal System11:25 New Match Types12:44 What's new in the game as far as presentation goes?17:00 Showcase Mode19:13 Gaunlet format in Showcase20:52 Universe Mode22:25 Rival Reactions23:47 What are you most excited for players to experience in WWE 2K26?27:39 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Send a textWelcome to The GamerGuild Podcast! Your weekly show where three best friends round up and discuss all the week's gaming stories and news.00:00:40 - Welcome/Housekeeping00:03:50 - What We've Been Playing00:12:25 - The NEWS!00:13:05 - BluePoint Shut Down!00:52:55 - Pokemon Presents Direct + Fire Red Leaf Green01:02:00 - More Far Cry and Assassins Creed in Development01:06:05 - Rayman 30th Anniversary Controversy01:13:15 - Christopher Judge Hints at next God of War?01:17:30 - Sex in Video Games - Should GoW Remakes Keep Minigames01:26:05 - High on Life 2 Reviews01:28:55 - Metal Gear Solid 4 and Peace Walker DelistedEnjoy more GamerGuild content!
Week of: 2-16-2026 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 2-9-2026 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Send a text Join Chris and Tom as they breakdown every reveal and announcement from this week's PlayStation State of Play showcase. Want more gaming content?
On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine, California, and we're sitting down with the head of it all: Johanna Faries! We're discussing all of the big updates going on during the company's 35th year anniversary, what it's like to lead such a massive and long-standing company full of creative teams, and of course, the return of BlizzCon.00:00 Introduction01:10 Blizzard is in its 35th year. How are you and the team feeling now that the spotlights are out and now that the year is off and running?02:14 Blizzard Showcase video03:58 So now that you've been with Blizzard for a couple of years, what would you like people to know about you?05:32 You've got some major anniversaries this year. The way things lined up with all of these big announcements, was it serendipity or did every team decide to go all in for the 35th anniversary?07:29 What was the story behind dropping the 2 in Overwatch?08:58 So, Blizzard is in its 35th year, when you think about the vision for this company, How far down the road do you look?10:50 Let's talk Blizzcon 202613:02 What are you most excited about that is coming down the line here this year?14:42 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're thrilled to have the Diablo team in-studio with us to discuss the franchise's 30th anniversary and the release of the Warlock across both Diablo IV and Diablo 2: Resurrected! We're also digging in on some of the big updates you can expect with the release of Lord of Hatred in April and beyond in what is shaping up to be a massive year for the team.00:00 Introduction01:15 What does the big 3-0 mean to the two of you, and what does it mean to the team?02:32 Let's talk about what's new, you're releasing a new Warlock Class?05:05 What's it like building a new class for a game like Diablo that's been around for 30 years?06:50 What are some of the differences between the Warlock for Diablo II: Resurrected and also for Diablo IV?09:23 The Warlock in Diablo II: Resurrected is now available on Game Pass for the first time. How excited are you to have it be available for so many more people now?10:43 Diablo II: Resurrected has all new updates, including loot filters and Terror Zones?13:25 So let's look ahead to April, what's new with Diablo IV?14:13 What's the feedback been like on the Paladin?15:30 So, Diablo IV has some stellar cinematics, what can you tell us about the story behind Lord of Hatred?17:47 What can you share about the new mechanics, War Plans, and overall customization?19:37 Skill tree deep dive22:41 Diablo community 24:15 More ahead - Blizzcon 26 and Diablo's 30th anniversary25:36 What are you most excited for the community to experience?28:38 OutroFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Week of: 2-2-2026 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Send us a textJoin Chris and Richie as they breakdown all the weekly gaming news including a brand new Horizon game from PlayStation and everything revealed at the Nintendo Partner Direct.00:11:45 - Horizon Hunters Gathering00:31:00 - Nintendo Direct Breakdown01:02:15 - Obsidian Sales Targets01:08:25 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Reviews01:11:25 - Nioh 3 Reviews01:14:05 - Other Game News01:18:45 - Amazon Luna Blog01:22:05 - Fallout & The Last of Us NewsWant more gaming content?
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're so excited to have the Overwatch team in studio with us! We're talking about game's 10-year anniversary, diving deep into the new heroes, and getting information on the story. We're also looking ahead to what will be a massive year for both the franchise and Blizzard as a whole.00:00 Introduction01:09 Overwatch is having its 10th anniversary this year. How is the Overwatch team there at Blizzard feeling about the last ten years and about this big year to come? 02:47 There's a name change with Overwatch 2 going back to Overwatch? What was the thought behind it? How's this going to work? 03:28 Along with that change, there are some other changes as well when it comes to how you're handling seasons moving forward, right? 03:55 Season 1 is launching on February 10th, and that's starting off something huge for Overwatch, right? 04:17 Talon is seeing some leadership changes at the top. Doomfist is no longer in control, right? 04:57 New heroes coming to Overwatch. This year we're getting 10 new heroes overall, which is more than triple what we get normally in the year. Five of those are dropping during season 1? 06:53 Domina deep dive 09:07 Two new DPS, let's start with Emre. 10:43 Anran deep dive 12:34 Mizuki deep dive 14:54 Jet Pack Cat deep dive 17:51 We know our roles of DPS, Tank, and Support, but you guys are rolling out Sub-Roles and Passives as well? 20:37 Visually, the game is getting a bit of an update with the UI and some engine advancements. 21:43 Plus new Post-Match Accolades? 22:48 What can you share about the new cosmetics, and if you can, which one is your favorite? 23:36 For you two, personally, what's the thing you're most excited for players to get to experience over this upcoming year? 26:15 Final thoughts? 28:00 Do you have favorite heroes or villains? 29:12 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Week of: 1-26-2026 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 1-19-2026 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 1-12-2026 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 1-5-2026 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Send us a textJoin Chris and Richie as they breakdown all the week's gaming news including the Xbox Developer Direct reveal and more...00:00:38 - Welcome/Housekeeping00:11:46 - The News! 00:12:42 - Xbox Developer Direct Reveal00:44:16 - Avowed heading to PS500:47:45 - Towerborne coming to PS500:51:15 - Wolfenstein 3 in development00:55:26 - Life is Strange Reunion leaked00:59:50 - New Colours arrived on PS5/Switch201:05:00 - Other NewsWant more gaming content?
Week of: 12-29-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Send us a text Join Chris and Richie for a our Game of the Year special episode for 2025! Want more gaming content?
Week of: 12-22-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 12-15-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're sitting down with none other than Hamaguchi san to discuss everything you need to know about the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. And once you're done watching the episode, make sure to go download the demo so you can start playing right now.00:00 Introduction01:41 Partnership with Xbox04:42 How excited are you and the team?05:28 What can player expect from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade?07:32 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - Episode INTERmission08:15 Streamlined progression10:22 Phil Spncer and Xbox ROG Ally X12:30 What are you most excited for players to experience?13:33 Demo out now13:58 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Week of: 12-8-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Send us a textJoin Chris and Richie as they breakdown all the reveals and awards from this years Game Awards Showcase! 00:00:46 - Welcome/Housekeeping00:08:44 - The News! 00:10:20 - The Game Awards 202500:16:40 - Star Wars Fates of the Old Republic00:23:58 - Divinity00:28:30 - 4Loop00:34:27 - Resident Evil Requiem (Leon Kennedy)00:40:41 - Control Resonant00:49:20 - Tomb Raider Double (Catalyst & Atlantis) 01:02:40 - 007 First Light (Lenny Kravitz)01:07:10 - Total War: Warhammer 40K01:10:23 - Star Wars Galactic Racers01:15:52 - Highguard coming January01:20:02 - The Winners and LosersWant more gaming content?
It's one of the biggest nights in gaming, and on this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we are in Los Angeles and getting ready for The Game Awards. Matt Booty is here along with a who's-who of guests, including Guillaume Provost, Feargus Urquhart, and more, all to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year while looking forward to the awards show and beyond.00:00 Introduction01:08 Matt Booty09:10 Compulsion Games19:22 Obsidian Entertainment24:36 iD Software37:05 OutroFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Week of: 12-1-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 11-24-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Send us a text Join Chris for a solo breakdown of all the week's gaming news stories. Want more gaming content?
Week of: 11-17-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 11-10-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 11-3-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Holy technical difficulties Batman! This week you get the intro twice cuz Dev's whole setup was just straight up broke, Delvin is talking nonsense and going back to his bench, while Donnie is making kids cry on Halloween. Oh and we talk video games at some point, and have a therapy session. This one was a really fun one and we hope you all enjoy it.
Week of: 10-27-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 10-20-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're visiting Obsidian Entertainment as they're getting ready to release their awesome action RPG, The Outer Worlds 2. We're diving deep into Arcadia and learning all about each faction's unique and reactive radio stations, including how the original songs, ads, skits, and eccentric DJs all add flavor, feel, guidance, and lore to this story-driven game.00:00 Introduction01:07 Walk and talk with Brandon02:24 What are you most excited for players to experience?03:04 What is Outer Worlds 2?04:19 Sitting down with Leonard and Brandon05:00 What does it mean to be a Creative Director?06:56 Radio talk and the inspiration to have it in the game08:51 What are some of the radio stations?10:56 What was it like playing the game internally and interpreting the propaganda of each radio station?12:20 What was the writing and casting process for the radio DJs?14:20 Reactivity with the radio stations18:54 The conversational Moon Man Menu21:20 What is your favorite ad, PSA, or song from Outer Worlds 2?23:59 What are you most excited to see?26:57 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Week of: 10-13-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 10-6-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
Week of: 9-29-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're in Tokyo, Japan, and we're sitting down with the folks from Team Ninja and PlatinumGames to discuss the return of the legendary series, Ninja Gaiden 4. We're diving deep into the visceral, fast-paced, and challenging combat that's made the franchise iconic, while also talking about how Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have come together to create one of the most anticipated games of the year.00:00 Introduction02:46 Storytelling and cinematic moments03:46 Character Insights05:35 Difficulty settings and customization10:30 Ninja Coin12:36 Are there any challenges for the speedrunning community?14:33 Ryu and Yakumo's swords brought into real life15:44 Do either have a dream weapon for Yakumo or Ryu wield?16:44 Ninja Gaiden 4 on the ROG Xbox Ally 17:29 Custom controllers18:50 OutroFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Week of: 9-22-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're in Tokyo, Japan, and Jeff is hanging out with Sarah Bond and Mena Kato to talk all things Tokyo Game Show 2025. We're recapping the show, talking about the games we're most excited about, and highlighting the exciting diversity of games from Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and more!00:00 Introduction01:16 Xbox's momentum in Asia02:18 Players reactions in Asia03:41 Game highlights06:02 Asian pop culture collaborations07:17 Xbox's deepening engagement with game creators in Japanand around Asia07:49 Xbox's presence at TGS08:19 Bounty of riches for Xbox fans and Game Pass subscribers 09:25 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Week of: 9-15-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're in San Francisco, California at Double Fine Productions, and we're getting an inside look at the highly anticipated game, Keeper. We get to play the game, and then, we sit down and talk to a few of the devs about this beautiful and weird third-person adventure game all about connection and growth.00:00 Introduction01:16 What is Keeper?02:11 What does it mean to play a lighthouse?05:02 Puzzles06:38 Where did the inspiration come from?07:55 Building the emotional connection between Twig and the Lighthouse10:43 How to tell a story without dialogue or traditional HUD12:36 "Weird but chill" vibe15:03 Aesthetic inspiration19:31 Special area of gameplay21:37 Building emotions with music24:54 Game design28:15 What are you most excited for players to experience?31:09 Final thoughts32:01 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Week of: 9-8-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we have Matty and Mikey in from Squanch Games to talk about one of our most anticipated sequels, High On Life 2. We're going to dive deep into the comedy of the game, how they come up with all of those eclectic weapons we know and love, the look and feel of world, and how the studio is turning around this follow up only three years after the first.00:00 Introduction03:00 How are you holding up?04:47 How did you turn around a sequel so quickly?07:44 Comedy13:43 Artistic style differences between High On Life and the sequel15:34 ConCon at Gamescon17:53 Hub system22:27 Writing for the game23:33 Celebrity voice actors25:39 Gun design 27:10 Balancing guns and characters29:00 Will Kenny be in the sequel?30:05 What are you most excited about in High On Life 2? 33:03 Final thoughts34:31 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
Week of: 9-1-2025 Xbox Gaming News, Releases, and A Fun Fact
On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at Gamescom in Germany, and we're diving deep into the weird and eclectic game, There Are No Ghosts at The Grand. This game has everything! From creative decorating to spooky mysteries, FPS battles to puzzle solving, and even singing! Yes, singing! But probably not ghosts... right?00:00 Introduction00:53 What is No Ghosts at the Grand?02:04 Power tools03:47 Player choice04:50 Beyond the hotel05:52 The musical of it all08:08 Supernatural secrets10:43 New uses for power tools11:36 Day and night cycle12:43 Unrevealed game mechanics 14:27 How is there so much in this game?16:45 Can you decorate anywhere?17:46 Unique exploration areas 19:36 Final thoughts20:17 Outro FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at Gamescom in Germany, and we have the folks from MachineGames joining us to dive deep into the world of Indiana Jones and the new DLC, The Order of Giants! Axel and Zeke tell us everything we need to know about where this takes place in the story and what we can expect in terms of the new puzzles and challenges facing Indy in this exciting new chapter of his adventure.00:00 Introduction00:43 What is The Order of Giants?01:24 Why is the DLC is part of the original narrative?02:29 Developing the DLC04:20 Structure of the DLC05:42 Is the DLC open to different types of players?06:57 Can you jump around?08:01 Why is the DLC set in the Vatican and Rome?11:32 What's the story and who do we meet in the DLC?14:21 New elements of the DLC15:37 Puzzles17:41 Platforming20:00 OutroFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're diving into the big release of the day: Helldivers 2 is here! We're talking to Mikael Eriksson of Arrowhead Games and Corrinne Robinson of Halo Studios about all things Helldivers 2, the ODST Warbond, and how everything came together behind the scenes.00:00 Introduction00:51 What is Helldivers 2?04:00 ODST Legendary War Bond05:36 Arrowhead and Xbox Partnership08:36 Who Approached Who?09:52 Community Response14:36 OutroFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're giving you a big update on all things Xbox Ally, Play Anywhere, Game Pass, Cloud Gaming, and more! So, get comfy in your hammocks as Ethan and the Jasons give you all the information you need to know about the latest Xbox news!00:03 Introduction00:36 What We're Playing02:58 What's in the Works04:04 The Future of Xbox05:03 Hammock Time06:00 Cloud Gaming07:17 Game Pass08:23 Xbox Insiders13:36 Xbox Play Anywhere14:58 Xbox and AMD Partnership 17:17 Xbox History19:29 Meeting with Developers20:18 Q&A | Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X28:26 Xbox Play Anywhere30:01 OutroFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we travel to Los Angeles to experience Grounded 2 in an amazing way. We're riding buggies in real life, eating bugs, going hands on with the game, and talking to the folks from Obsidian Entertainment about where the game is on its launch into Game Preview and Early Access.00:00 Introduction01:58 Deep Dive Dev Discussion18:15 Let's Play Grounded 241:12 Outro?42:08 Food!FOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox
On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're diving deep into the soulslike action of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers with 505 Games' Stephen Takowsky. We talk about the unique mechanics, combat, customization, progression, and story of this beautiful game with a very rich setting.00:00 Introduction01:10 What is WUCHANG04:09 Progression and Red Mercury06:47 Weapons and Armor13:48 Combat, Inner Demon, and Madness18:16 Biomes and Creatures22:05 Community and Final ThoughtsFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox