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Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
From snipers and zombies to cats and dinosaurs, there’s quite a lot to unpack in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 127. So, settle down for thoughts on the most recent PlayStation State of Play, Sniper Elite 5, Modern Warfare 2, the latest instalment of the Jurassic World saga, and much, much more.
This episode begins with Gareth, James, and Paul discussing the likes of Jurassic World Dominion, the third volume of Love, Death & Robots, and general day-to-day troubles. Afterwards it’s straight into the big stuff: the State of Play. Here, expect to hear about Stray, Resident Evil 4, The Calisto Protocol, Street Fighter 6, Final Fantasy XVI, and Season: A Letter to the Future.
On top of that, there’s insight in regards to The Quarry, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 reveal, thoughts regarding the ability for developers to get paid to have their demos on Game Pass, and the stunning trailer for Project M. To finish off, the trio delve into and give their verdicts on Sniper Elite 5, Industria, and Her Story.
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As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Prepare for a weird and wonderful episode this week on TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 126, with saints, spirits and the redeployment of Arma cropping up throughout. We’ve got an in-depth preview of the upcoming Saints Row reboot, an announcement regarding Arma Reforger, the unveiling of the next big life management RPG Spirittea, and much more. Be sure to have a listen to hear what else has caught our attention recently and enjoy our musings!
Settle down for this latest instalment with Gareth, James, Darren and Neil, who have a lot of gaming on their minds. In addition to the aforementioned news and preview, the team also discuss the delays for Starfield and Redfall, what to expect from the puzzling Escape Academy, the free-to-play announcement for Fall Guys, and the recent 505 Games Showcase.
If you’re wanting opinions on games that are already released, then you’re in luck as the last segment is full of what we’ve been playing. Get the lowdown on the futuristic Cyber Pool, the narrative-driven RPG Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, the glorified click-fest Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, the puzzle platformer Lumote, and the charming action-RPG Anuchard. But that’s not quite everything, as there are also thoughts on the Thrustmaster T248 Wheel and a hands-on preview of EA Sports F1 22.
If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 126, or ask any questions for us to answer in future episodes, feel free to do so!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
It’s a relatively quiet time in terms of AAA releases at the moment, but that doesn’t mean our team has nothing to talk about. Far from it, with a selection of interesting games like Whiskey & Zombies to provide opinions on as well as news regarding the future of FIFA, a monstrous invasion in Call of Duty Warzone, and a surprising decision involving Gotham Knights. There’s also a quiz, so you won’t want to miss TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 125!
This week, you’ll have the pleasure of Gareth, James, Darren and Paul infiltrating your ears. In the opening segment, expect to find out our thoughts on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Amazon Prime Video’s mysterious thriller Outer Range, and the dramatic Pachinko on Apple TV+.
Beyond that, it’s time to focus on the games we’ve been playing recently; starting with the top-down twin-stick shooter set during a zombie outbreak, Whiskey & Zombies. Also featured in this episode are the deep narrative-driven RPG Citizen Sleeper, the metroidvania adventure Blast Brigade vs. The Evil Legion of Dr. Cread, and the story-rich Best Month Ever!.
After discussion surrounding the aforementioned news topics, the only thing left to do is partake in a quiz. Be sure to let us know if you would’ve answered more questions correctly than our contestants.
If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 125, or ask any questions for us to answer in future episodes, feel free to do so!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Following our Atari Special, we’re ready to widen our scope to incorporate everything and anything going on in gaming right now. Expect to hear about a selection of games the team are currently invested in, including a JRPG, a run ‘n’ gun type experience, the latest adventure from LEGO Star Wars, a spooky take on Tokyo, and a couple more. There’s even a quiz to put everyone’s knowledge to the test. So, be sure to tune in to TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 124 to learn more and have a little fun along the way.
On this week’s episode are Gareth, Darren, Paul and Richard, who kick things off with a quick catch-up. One of them is preparing for a wedding, while another has been swamped at work. There’s also chatter regarding The Handmaid’s Tale on Amazon Prime and the sci-fi disaster movie Moonfall.
Things swiftly move on to games however, with a whole host of titles sharing the spotlight here. There’s everything from LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga and Ghostwire Tokyo, to Conan Chop Chop and Thunder Kid: Hunt for the Robot Emperor. That’s before mentioning The Sorrowvirus: A Faceless Short Story, Weird West, Xenoblade Chronicles and a little bit of Elden Ring.
After that, there’s just time to go over some news like the declining player base of Call of Duty and the delisting of certain Sonic games. But wait, there’s one last thing: a quiz hosted by Paul. See if you could have answered more questions correctly than our team of ‘experts’.
If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 124, or ask any questions for us to answer in future episodes, feel free to do so!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Join Gareth, Neil, James and Richard from TheXboxHub as they chew the fat over the latest announcements to come out of the Atari fold.
Gravitar: Recharged is the headline act, but you'll hear the team talk about how Atari have really gone to town with modernising the likes of Breakout, Centipede, Black Widow and Asteroids.
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
After a brief hiatus, we’re back with TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 122 and there is a real eclectic mix of topics on the agenda this week. First and foremost, expect discussion regarding Xbox Game Pass, the hottest games like Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and future prospects. You can also find out what Gareth, James, Paul and Richard have been up to, which includes talk about the latest TV shows and WrestleMania. What more could you ask for? Be sure to give it a listen!
The team begins with the biggest event on the wrestling calendar, WrestleMania, before praising the Peacemaker TV show. After a quick health update from Paul, it’s time to launch head first into a selection of recently released video games. There’s the match-3 visual novel Princess Farmer, some real-time strategy courtesy of Crusader Kings 3, The Kaito Files Story expansion for Lost Judgment, and the loot-filled adventure that is Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
Moving on, the focus switches to the launch of Unreal Engine 5, sparking a segment about the games we can look forward to seeing using it, such as the next instalments of the Tomb Raider and The Witcher series’. Additionally, the upcoming Xbox Game Pass additions get a mention as well as the fantastic fundraising efforts of Fortnite. And finally… a quiz hosted by our very own Paul, with the other three hoping to claim victory.
If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 122, or ask any questions for us to answer in future episodes, feel free to do so!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
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.
If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 121, or ask any questions for us to answer in future episodes, feel free to do so!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
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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As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
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.
If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 119, or ask any questions for us to answer in future episodes, feel free to do so!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
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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