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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: ht

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

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

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

In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're diving deep into Skybound's brutal world full of superheroes in Invincible VS. This 3v3 tag fighter has characters from all across the Invincible comics and series and has them beating the heck out of each other and destroying everything in-between.00:00 Introduction03:13 Trailer Discussion05:58 Working With Kirkman and Skybound08:13 Gameplay Walkthrough14:35 Why a 3v3 Tag Fighter?16:35 By the FGC, For the FGC20:20 Final Thoughts 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 abuzz with excitement for Grounded 2! Marcus Morgan and Chris Parker of Obsidian Entertainment are here to give us all of the details on buggies, archetypes, the setting, and more.00:00 Introduction04:22 What's Different in Grounded 206:37 Buggies!13:04 Archetypes16:34 Community At The Heart17:56 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW 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 sit down with the one and only Phil Spencer at the Fallout 76 booth at Summer Game Fest Play Days. He shares his experiences playing on the ROG Xbox Ally X, working with the different development teams, which games really stood out to him during the Xbox Games Showcase, his trips to Japan, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more!00:00 Introduction01:00 Xbox in 202504:16 Studios Working Together05:42 Year of Obsidian06:50 Clockwork Revolution09:19 Keeper10:40 ESO, Sea of Thieves, Age of Mythology, and Fallout 7612:18 Xbox and Japanese Developers15:12 SUmmer Game Fest Play Days18:06 Xbox Play Anywhere19:59 ROG Xbox Ally23:46 25 Years of Xbox24:54 ClosingFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

It all begins with our annual Xbox Games Showcase, bringing you a look at upcoming titles from across our first-party studios, in addition to incredible new titles from our third-party partners around the globe.Immediately following Showcase, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will bring you inside the walls of Obsidian Entertainment, revealing new gameplay, details, and developer insights, straight from the people making the sequel to the award-winning, first-person sci-fi RPG.

On this episode of The Official Xbox Podcast, we're heading back to the stars with The Outer Worlds 2! Obsidian Entertainment's Brandon Adler and Matt Singh are here to walk us through the world and factions of Arcadia, each with their own looks, environments, radio stations, and... cable management?00:00 Introduction02:50 The Opening Cinematic!06:04 Trailer Walkthrough10:26 Meet The Factions13:59 Conflict Between The Factions20:03 Visual Storytelling26:17 Radio Stations31:42 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW 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 sitting down with Kate Rayner and Mike Crump from The Coalition to dive deep into Gears of War: Reloaded. We're giving you everything you need to know about this remaster including the tech specs of the visual and audio upgrades, crossplay, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more!00:00 Introduction02:00 Gears is back!03:18 Remaster or Remake?04:34 Examples of the Upgrades07:26 Multiplayer Upgrades and Crossplay10:40 PC Specs12:33 Xbox Specs13:51 E-Day14:36 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW 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 the historic El Rey Theater in Los Angeles, California to go hands on with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. We'll talk to the devs about remastering the game for a new generation, new skaters, new levels, and more.00:00 Introduction01:19 Meet Kurt and Mike of Iron Galaxy04:04 How Do You Know You Got It Right05:04 General Overview06:20 Classic Parks Remastered08:02 Waterpark!09:29 Old Memories, New Additions10:45 Skaters and Techniques13:03 Doom Slayer and Revenant14:05 Soundtrack15:42 Final Thoughts16:21 Jeff Does CrimeFOLLOW 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 sit down with McLaren and Trisha from Stoic to talk about all things Towerborne right before it's Xbox Game Pass and Early Access release on 4/29!00:00 Introduction02:10 Early Access Learnings09:38 More Changes16:21 Narrative Addition20:30 Feedback, Couch Co-op, and Play Anywhere26:00 What's Next30:32 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW 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 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.comMicrosoft Gamedev Blog - developer.microsoft.com00:00 Introduction02:18 What We're Playing04:38 Copilot for Gaming20:47 Xbox Play Anywhere26:12 Cloud Gaming27:30 Stream Your Own Games29:35 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 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 Introduction01:05 Creator Fest Tour03:24 Interview with Jey Uso05:49 Interview with Shayna Baszler08:54 Interview with Xavier Woods10:54 Gameplay13:18 Dev Interview15:03 The Island17:21 Bloodline23:52 Updates27:36 GM Mode29:09 Dev Wrap Up32:52 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 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 Craig03:01 Avowed06:09 South of Midnight07:55 Ninja Gaiden 409:54 Clair Obscur: Expedition 3311:09 Doom: The Dark Ages12:04 Multiplatform Releases14:13 Fable17:49 OutroFOLLOW XBOXFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox