Episodes
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
After the recent State of Play, the team are off to Hogwarts to discuss all the magical goings on they can expect from the upcoming Hogwarts Legacy. Our muggles - Gareth, James, Darren and Richard - also have a ton of other things that to chat about in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 121, including a preview of LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga, a hands-on with Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and some considered thoughts regarding plenty of other games too. Be sure to give it a listen.
As is usually the case, this week’s episode begins with what the team have been up to lately, which covers a LEGO Star Wars event, the award-winning drama The Father, and a strange dream. But then, it’s a switch in focus to games; specifically the puzzling adventure The Last Cube, the visual novel Vengeful Heart, quizzing antics in Trivial Pursuit LIVE! 2, the rather scary Poppy’s Playtime, and the aforementioned Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.
Aside from wading through the Hogwarts Legacy presentation, there’s a fair bit of news to delve into. Godfall coming to Xbox, the official announcement of The Witcher 4, a new Ghostbusters asymmetrical multiplayer unveiled, and the goings on at The Initiative, all hit our radar. As did the Tekken Bloodline anime that Netflix are making and the potential for the newly announced A Plague Tale TV show.
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Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Games, games, and even more games. That’s what we’ve got in store for you in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 120 after the latest ID@Xbox Twitch showcase. We’ll go over the highlights and lowlights of the stream, covering most of the games featured, while also giving our honest opinions on some of the recent releases to hit the gaming stores such as WWE 2K22. So, settle down and please enjoy this week’s offering.
Tune in to Gareth, James, Darren and Richard, who have so much to discuss in this episode. Starting with experiencing the orchestral delights of Cuphead and Ori at the Game Music Festival 2022 as well as watching The Batman on the big screen. And then it’s straight into ID@Xbox Twitch showcase as the team talk about all of the following games:
- Crusader Kings 3
- Tunic
- Immortality
- Chinatown Detective Agency
- Cursed To Golf
- Trek to Yomi
- Clash: Artifacts of Chaos
- Escape Academy
- Shredders
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
- WrestleQuest
- Paradise Killer
And finally, the quartet of keen gamers give their insight on new releases they’ve played, which includes WWE 2K22, GTA V Xbox Series X|S version, Submerged Hidden Depths, and Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?.
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Thursday Mar 10, 2022
TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 119: Hitting the track in Gran Turismo 7
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Buckle up for this week’s episode as we put the pedal to the metal and hit the circuits in the PlayStation exclusive Gran Turismo 7. You’ll get to know the ins and out of the latest entry from the legendary racing sim franchise. Other games are featured in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 119 too though, such as puzzling platformer Time Loader, the retro styled El Gancho, and a fresh take on a classic with The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature. Tune in, or miss out!
Telling you all about the aforementioned games are Gareth, James, Paul and Richard. There’s also chatter related to TV shows like Juvenile Justice, someone's birthday, and a recent Funeral for a Friend concert. Back on the gaming discussion though, the team ponders the delay of Forspoken, the release date for Gotham Knights, the long wait for the Halo Infinite co-op campaign, and more.
Last on the agenda is a quiz. Hosted by Richard, the other three battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights and to prove they know their stuff.
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Thursday Mar 03, 2022
TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 118: Elden Ring - Deaths, Summons and Maidens!
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 118 sees Gareth, James, Paul and Neil venture to the Lands Between for a deep dive into Elden Ring. We’ll cover many aspects, ranging from the lore and difficulty, to the summoning and levelling up. Not interested in Elden Ring? Then stick around and listen to our thoughts regarding a handful of other games that may be of interest instead.
This week, proceedings begin with what our gang have been up to recently, which includes watching The French Dispatch and All of Us Are Dead, while discussing the best toppings for Pancake Day. Moving onto games, prepare to get honest opinions on the likes of the bizarre Tux and Fanny, the racing delights of GRID Legends, and the latest DLC for Destiny 2 - The Witch Queen.
To finish off the show, Gareth delivers a quiz for the other three to try and show off their knowledge of all things gaming. Find out who comes out on top in what’s sure to be a memorable contest.
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Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
The highly anticipated Horizon Forbidden West has arrived on PlayStation and you can rest assured we’ll give our thoughts on it (without spoilers) in this week’s episode. There’s also the rather controversial Martha is Dead, the tough to master King of Fighters XV, and the charming Cuphead series on Netflix. Tune in to TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 117 for all of that and a whole lot more.
On the podcast this week are Gareth, James, Paul and William, who delve right into some TV and film talk. The thrilling Severance on Apple TV+ has piqued our interest, alongside the gaming themed Free Guy and Wrath of Man on Amazon Prime. If it’s games you’re after, then other notable discussions feature Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires, FAR: Changing Tides, and Ring of Pain.
In our news round-up, expect to hear all about the PSVR 2 headset, a delay for an upcoming instalment in the Call of Duty franchise, an update regarding Skull & Bones, whether the end is nigh for FIFA’s partnership with EA, and what a 2K collaboration with LEGO could result in.
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Thursday Feb 17, 2022
TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 116: Cyberpunk 2077 and Submerged Hidden Depths
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
In the week that the Cyberpunk 2077 next-gen update arrived out of nowhere for Xbox Series X|S and PS5, it was always going to hit our radar. Don’t worry though, there’s plenty of other things on the agenda for TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 116 too, including a hands-on with Submerged Hidden Depths, thoughts about The Wolf Among Us 2, and a look at Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition on Xbox Game Pass.
Also in this episode you’ll find Gareth, James, Richard and Darren discussing a wide range of current events such as the Superbowl and the captivating antics of ChocoPro 200. Furthermore, our quartet had opinions to give on the walking simulator Nostalgic Train and the horror experience of Don’t Be Afraid. In terms of news, you can expect chatter in regards to Netflix’s Bioshock plans, WWE 2K22 MyGM mode, a new project for Rebel Wolves, and the disappointing CrossfireX launch.
We close out this instalment with another fascinating quiz created by Richard, which sees the other three battling for the ultimate bragging rights.
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Thursday Feb 10, 2022
TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 115: Edge of Eternity and GTA 6 future
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Another week has passed and that means we have another episode of TheXboxHub Official Podcast ready for your ears. Join us for Episode 115, in which we discuss the latest RPG Edge of Eternity in depth, speculate regarding GTA 6, and unpack everything seen during the Ghostwire Tokyo showcase. As always, there’s also plenty more for you to hear about from the world of gaming, film and TV too.
In fact, Gareth, James and Paul launch straight into some of the hottest things streaming at the moment - namely Amazon Prime’s Reacher TV series and Apple TV+’s The Tragedy of Macbeth film. Before long though, they’ll move onto the aforementioned games as well as the battle royale experience of Super Bomberman R Online, the narrative-driven The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante, and the zombie antics of Dying Light 2. Catching our attention in the news this week is PlatinumGames’ plea to resurrect Scalebound and the reassurances that Beyond Good and Evil 2 is still in development.
And then there’s a quiz to bring an end to proceedings, with Gareth and James going head to head once more. Will James run rampant once again, or could veteran Gareth steal a rare victory?
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Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Episode 114 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast takes a deep dive into two of the most talked about games right now. After the recent PlayStation State of Play, the team delves into the key features of Gran Turismo 7 and debates whether this legendary series is doing enough to entice those on the fence regarding a purchase. Meanwhile, Neil gives us the lowdown on Dying Light 2 and reveals if it’s lived up to expectations. Tune in for all of that and much, much more.
This week Gareth, James, Paul and William also discuss the likes of the rhythmic Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master!, the nostalgia filled Aliens: Fireteam Elite, the Halo Infinite campaign, and endless runner Meme Run 2. In terms of news, you can anticipate thoughts relating to Sony purchasing Bungie including what this means for Destiny 2 and beyond. Additionally, the quartet considers any other deals or mergers which could be in the pipeline.
Outside of gaming, two Netflix series have caught our attention in the form of the supernatural Archive 81 and the latest K-drama to cause a stir, All of Us Are Dead.
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Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
It's time for Episode 113 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast, a weekly show in which the team behind the written word get together to spout off in audio form.
This week we see the terrible trio of Gareth, Paul and Darren chat about a huge number of games, with Crusader Kings III, Crysis 4 and Star Wars (yes, more Star Wars), being right at the top of the agenda.
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
It’s time for yet another instalment of our weekly podcast and there’s a rather huge acquisition that’s caught everyone’s attention in the world of gaming. Naturally, TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 112 focuses on the big news regarding Microsoft purchasing Activision Blizzard. We discuss the details, including which franchises are now under the Microsoft wing like Call of Duty, what this means for Xbox Game Pass in the future, and more.
The team of Gareth, James, Paul and Richard also give you the lowdown on Windjammers 2, Rover Mechanic Simulator, Monster Train, and Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning – Fatesworn DLC. Furthermore, you’ll hear opinions about The Tender Bar on Amazon Prime Video, the Scream franchise, and Season Three of Titans on Netflix.
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