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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 Introduction 01:09 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 XBOX Facebook: 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 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 Introduction 01:41 Partnership with Xbox 04:42 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 INTERmission 08:15 Streamlined progression 10:22 Phil Spncer and Xbox ROG Ally X 12:30 What are you most excited for players to experience? 13:33 Demo out now 13:58 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

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 Introduction 01:08 Matt Booty 09:10 Compulsion Games 19:22 Obsidian Entertainment 24:36 iD Software 37:05 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 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 Introduction 01:07 Walk and talk with Brandon 02:24 What are you most excited for players to experience? 03:04 What is Outer Worlds 2? 04:19 Sitting down with Leonard and Brandon 05:00 What does it mean to be a Creative Director? 06:56 Radio talk and the inspiration to have it in the game 08:51 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 stations 18:54 The conversational Moon Man Menu 21:20 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 XBOX Facebook: 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 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 Introduction 02:46 Storytelling and cinematic moments 03:46 Character Insights 05:35 Difficulty settings and customization 10:30 Ninja Coin 12:36 Are there any challenges for the speedrunning community? 14:33 Ryu and Yakumo’s swords brought into real life 15:44 Do either have a dream weapon for Yakumo or Ryu wield? 16:44 Ninja Gaiden 4 on the ROG Xbox Ally 17:29 Custom controllers 18:50 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 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 Asia 03:41 Game highlights 06:02 Asian pop culture collaborations 07:17 Xbox's deepening engagement with game creators in Japan and around Asia 07:49 Xbox's presence at TGS 08:19 Bounty of riches for Xbox fans and Game Pass subscribers 09:25 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 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 lighthouse? 05:02 Puzzles 06:38 Where did the inspiration come from? 07:55 Building the emotional connection between Twig and the Lighthouse 10:43 How to tell a story without dialogue or traditional HUD 12:36 "Weird but chill" vibe 15:03 Aesthetic inspiration 19:31 Special area of gameplay 21:37 Building emotions with music 24:54 Game design 28:15 What are you most excited for players to experience? 31:09 Final thoughts 32:01 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 Introduction 03:00 How are you holding up? 04:47 How did you turn around a sequel so quickly? 07:44 Comedy 13:43 Artistic style differences between High On Life and the sequel 15:34 ConCon at Gamescon 17:53 Hub system 22:27 Writing for the game 23:33 Celebrity voice actors 25:39 Gun design 27:10 Balancing guns and characters 29:00 Will Kenny be in the sequel? 30:05 What are you most excited about in High On Life 2? 33:03 Final thoughts 34:31 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 Introduction 00:53 What is No Ghosts at the Grand? 02:04 Power tools 03:47 Player choice 04:50 Beyond the hotel 05:52 The musical of it all 08:08 Supernatural secrets 10:43 New uses for power tools 11:36 Day and night cycle 12:43 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 thoughts 20:17 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 Introduction 00:43 What is The Order of Giants? 01:24 Why is the DLC is part of the original narrative? 02:29 Developing the DLC 04:20 Structure of the DLC 05:42 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 DLC 15:37 Puzzles 17:41 Platforming 20:00 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 Introduction 00:51 What is Helldivers 2? 04:00 ODST Legendary War Bond 05:36 Arrowhead and Xbox Partnership 08:36 Who Approached Who? 09:52 Community Response 14:36 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 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 Pass 08:23 Xbox Insiders 13:36 Xbox Play Anywhere 14:58 Xbox and AMD Partnership 17:17 Xbox History 19:29 Meeting with Developers 20:18 Q&A | Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X 28:26 Xbox Play Anywhere 30:01 Outro FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 Introduction 01:58 Deep Dive Dev Discussion 18:15 Let's Play Grounded 2 41:12 Outro? 42:08 Food! FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 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 Biomes and Creatures 22:05 Community and Final Thoughts FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: 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 Introduction 03:13 Trailer Discussion 05:58 Working With Kirkman and Skybound 08:13 Gameplay Walkthrough 14:35 Why a 3v3 Tag Fighter? 16:35 By the FGC, For the FGC 20:20 Final Thoughts FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox