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.
Episodes
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.
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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 Intervi...
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 ...
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'r...
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 ...
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
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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
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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 - Xb...
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 2K2...
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
1...
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 Que...
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 ...
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 Othe...
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 - Li...
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 d...
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_Dir...
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 th...
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 J...
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 favorit...
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 int...
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