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
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 Introduction
01:16 Xbox's momentum in Asia
02:18 Players reactions...
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 Introduction
01:16 What is Keeper?
02:11 What does it mean to play a ligh...
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 Introduction
03:00 How are...
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 Introduction
00:53 What is No Ghosts at the Grand?
02:04 Power tools
03:47 Player choi...
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.
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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 Introduction
00:51 What is Helldivers 2?
04:00 ODST Legendary War Bond
05:36 Arrowhead and Xbox Partnership
08:36 Who...
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 Introduction
00:36 What We're Playing
02:58 What's in the Works
04:04 The Future of Xbox
05:03 Hammock Time
06:00 Cloud Gaming
07:17 Game Pa...
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 Introduction
01:58 Deep Dive Dev Discussion
18:15 Let's Play Grounded 2
41:12 Outro?
42:08 Food!
FO...
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 Introduction
01:10 What is WUCHANG
04:09 Progression and Red Mercury
06:47 Weapons and Armor
13:48 Combat, Inner Demon, and Madness
18:16 Bi...
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 Introduction
03:13 Trailer Discussion
05:58 Working With Kirkman and Skybound
08:13 Gameplay Walkthrough
14:35 Why a 3v3...
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 Introduction
04:22 What's Different in Grounded 2
06:37 Buggies!
13:04 Archetypes
16:34 Community At The Heart
17:56 Final Thoughts
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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 Introduction
01:00 Xbox in 2025
04:16 Studios Working Toge...
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 ...
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 Introduction
02:50 The Opening Cinematic!
06:04 Trailer Walkthrough
10:26 Meet The Factions
13:59 Conflict Between The F...
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 Introduction
02:00 Gears is back!
03:18 Remaster or Remake?
04:34 Examples of the Upgrades
07:26 Multiplayer Up...
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 Introduction
01:19 Meet Kurt and Mike of Iron Galaxy
04:04 How Do You Know You Got It Right
05:04 General Overview
06:20 Classic Parks Remastered
08:02 Waterpark!
09:29 Ol...
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 Introduction
02:10 Early Access Learnings
09:38 More Changes
16:21 Narrative Addition
20:30 Feedback, Couch Co-op, and Play Anywhere
26:00 What's Next
30:32 Final Thoughts
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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:...
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 Inter...
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
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