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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
If you’re wondering about what went down during Gamescom 2021, then rest assured that this episode of our weekly podcast should have all the interesting topics covered for you. That’s right, TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 94 is a Gamescom 2021 Special, which touches upon many different announcements, updates and reveals from the various presentations during the event. Get ready for a discussion regarding everything from Halo Infinite and Forza Horizon 5, to Marvel’s Midnight Suns and Saints Row, plus a whole lot more.
The terrific trio guiding you through the goings on at Gamescom 2021 are Gareth, Paul, and William. There’s a lot for them to delve into; especially from the Xbox presentation and the Opening Night Live show. Whether it’s an exciting new game, a reboot nobody asked for, an unfortunate delay, or a concrete release date, they’re ready to discuss it. Here’s a list of some of the games on the agenda for this episode:
- Halo Infinite
- Forza Horizon 5
- Elden Ring
- Marvel's Midnight Suns
- Saints Row
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Call of Duty: Vanguard
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
- DokeV
- Dying Light 2
- JETT The Far Shore
- Park Beyond
- And much more…
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As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
Saturday Aug 21, 2021
While Gamescom 2021 is approaching swiftly, there are still matters to tend to before then including the hottest news and our thoughts regarding the newest gaming releases. You can expect TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 93 to cover the latest Pokémon presentation, the Call of Duty Vanguard trailer, rumours for Gamescom, and more. There’s also insight on The Vale: Shadow of the Crown, Twelve Minutes, Action Arcade Wrestling, plus a few other titles. So, relax and please enjoy our musings.
This week’s episode sees Gareth, James and Paul get together to discuss the matters at hand. First on the agenda are a selection of TV show recommendations, such as Marvel’s ‘What If?’ on Disney+ and ‘Heels’ on Starz. Meanwhile, Paul has been grafting hard and decides to share how enjoyable PAT testing is, before steering the conversation towards gaming.
Even though brand new AAA titles are in relatively short supply, our trio have found plenty of indie offerings to deliver their verdicts on. Prepare to be enlightened about the fascinating sound-focused experience of The Vale: Shadow of the Crown, the rather niche Lawn Mowing Simulator, and the old school styled Action Arcade Wrestling. That’s not all though, because the team also chat about Flatland Vol.2, Twelve Minutes, Crimson Spires, and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
And then it’s time for the latest news, beginning with the reveals of the gritty Call of Duty Vanguard trailer and the gameplay footage for Black Myth Wukong. Following those, the growing speculation about GTA remasters and the confirmed Skyrim anniversary edition share the spotlight. Next up, the highlights from the Pokémon Direct, such as Pokémon Legends Arceus, and the remakes for Diamond and Pearl. Last, but not least, is a look ahead to Gamescom 2021.
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As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
With Annapurna Interactive holding their very own showcase recently, we decided to see what the ever-growing publishers had to offer in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 92. As such, this episode features discussion about Stray, Solar Ash, Skin Deep, and a few more titles they threw into the spotlight. That’s not all though, because there are plenty of other topics on the agenda too; ranging from games like Fuga: Melodies of Steel and Imagine Earth to viewing delights in the form of Black Summer and Blackpink The Movie. So, be sure to tune in for the full lowdown!
Join Gareth, James, and Richard this week as they begin with a brief catch up ahead of the main event. It’s here that you can hear about Richard’s snake-finding expedition, James’ experience watching Blackpink The Movie on the big screen, and the TV show that Gareth is hooked on, Black Summer. And then the focus turns towards the Annapurna Interactive showcase, which covers the following games and announcements:
- The Artful Escape
- Neon White
- A Memoir Blue
- Storyteller
- Solar Ash
- Skin Deep
- Outer Wilds Echoes of the Eye DLC
- Stray
- Plus more...
The next segment is centred on the games our trio have been playing and it’s a real mixed bag. There’s the turn-based RPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel, the real-time planet sim Imagine Earth, and the narrative adventure of Last Stop. If that’s not enough, they also revisit Judgment and Sea of Thieves.
And finally, it finishes up with a news round-up. The potential FIFA 22 improvements to Career and Pro Clubs caught their attention, and the promise of more AAA quality games for PSVR2 is also an interesting prospect. Rumours are floating around regarding a few GTA remakes, while PUBG have pulled off a huge collaboration with global stars Blackpink.
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Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
Hop on board for another instalment of our weekly podcast, but be sure to buckle up your seatbelts and brace yourself for take-off. As you may have guessed, the team are going to delve into Microsoft Flight Simulator in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 91 as it’s now landed on Xbox Series X|S. Don’t worry if that’s not of interest to you as there’s also a spotlight shining on Omno, Paint the Town Red, The Touryst and more. You can expect plenty of discussion regarding the latest gaming news too, including the Activision Blizzard walkout.
Your crew for this episode consists of Gareth, Paul, and Richard; all of whom have had a rather eventful week. Aside from a double dose of dreadful hangovers, work has taken one of them all the way up to Scotland, while another was busy spending the winnings earned from betting against England at the Euros.
In terms of games they’ve been playing recently, Microsoft Flight Simulator is obviously the most anticipated of them all and you can finally find out if it’s a perfect launch, or whether it suffers from any technical hiccups. Other than that though, you can expect the lowdown on the puzzling adventure Omno, the latest FMV (full motion video) game Night Book, the action packed brawler Paint the Town Red, the newest Watch Dogs Legion DLC, the relaxing platform antics of The Touryst, and twin-stick shooter Trigger Witch.
Once you’ve had your fill of games, it’s time to focus on the hottest topics in the gaming world. That leads the trio to chat about the impressive Unreal Engine 5 demo, the fact that the Xbox Series X and S are the fastest selling Xbox consoles to date, and the Activision Blizzard walkout. There’s also news surrounding upcoming Netflix game-related projects, the delay to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and much, much more.
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Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
We’re back with another instalment of our weekly podcast and this week it’s largely dominated by EA’s latest presentation. There’s also plenty to discuss regarding FIFA 22 and the future of its biggest rival, eFootball. So, if you want the lowdown on that as well as everything from EA Play Live 2021, which featured the likes of GRID Legends, Battlefield 2042 and Dead Space, then be sure to give TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 90 a listen.
Join Gareth, James and Paul, who appear to have had a fairly quiet and uneventful week outside of gaming. Hence, after a swift catch-up and a bit of Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 chatter, it’s time to dive straight into what was seen during EA Play Live 2021. Expect to hear our verdict on the show and hosting quality, while talking about the following games:
- Dead Space
- Battlefield 2042 (Portal Mode)
- GRID Legends
- Apex Legends
- Lost In Random
- Knockout City Season 2
It’s been an interesting week for the two big football game giants too, with those in charge of both FIFA and PES (now eFootball) unveiling some of their plans for the upcoming releases. EA unloaded a whole load of FIFA 22 gameplay details, while Konami opted to go for a completely new approach by rebranding the long-running series as eFootball and outlining their decision to go free-to-play. Prepare for a pretty deep dive into these two, which leaves just about enough time to finish by unpacking the decision by Netflix to start adding games to their streaming service.
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Saturday Jul 10, 2021
Saturday Jul 10, 2021
The PlayStation State of Play events have become a fairly regular thing in recent times and the latest one is the main focus of this week’s episode. There’s also opinion on recently released games such as Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition, Infinitrap: Rehamstered, and Walden, a game. So, if you want the lowdown from PlayStation State of Play July 2021 and more, don’t miss out on TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 89.
On this podcast are Gareth, James and Darren, who immediately discuss what they’ve been up to lately. Someone has splashed the cash on an electric car, while the other two have watched Netflix’s Resident Evil Infinite Darkness and Disney+’s Monsters at Work. But then the focus switches to the PlayStation State of Play, which sees the trio delve into the reveals and announcements for the following games:
- Deathloop
- Death Stranding Director’s Cut
- Sifu
- Lost Judgment
- Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles
- Jett: The Far Shore
- FIST
- Moss Book 2
- Hunters Arena Legends
- Tribes of Midgard
Subsequently, there’s a brief news roundup featuring the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch OLED, the rumours surrounding Assassin’s Creed Infinity, and the potential benefits cloud computing could have on future games. And finally, the team share their opinions regarding Spirit of the North: Enhanced Edition, the hazardous platformer Infinitrap: Rehamstered, and the relaxing experience of Walden, a game.
Feel free to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 89 or ask any questions for us to answer in future episodes!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Friday Jul 02, 2021
Friday Jul 02, 2021
It’s been a couple of weeks since all the excitement of E3 2021 and so now, after a short break, TheXboxHub team return to chat about the latest games and news. Expect to get the lowdown on Sony’s newest acquisitions, EA’s next advertising scheme, and more. There are also opinions on games such as Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance, Gold Rush: The Game, and Chivalry 2. So, make sure you tune in to TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 88!
This episode features the musings of Gareth, James, and William, with the opening segment covering what’s occurring outside of gaming. Gareth and James share their verdicts on Netflix’s Sweet Tooth and Loki on Disney+ respectively, while William focuses on his education and future plans.
And then it’s time to delve into the games they’ve been playing in order to figure out if they’re worth picking up. Is Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance deserving of the criticism it has received? Will you have struck gold if you spend cash on Gold Rush: The Game? Why is Chivalry 2 such bloody good fun? The answers to these pertinent questions lie within, but there’s even more to take in as the likes of Promesa, Influent and Driver San Francisco are also discussed.
Following that is the news roundup, which is dominated by Sony’s latest acquisitions and what it means for them going forward. This sparks chatter about whether Xbox are going to add any studios to their portfolio in the near future. Meanwhile, the prospect of EA and Hi-Rez Studios bringing TV style adverts into games isn’t something our trio is keen on. In addition, you’ll hear thoughts in regards to the Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut, an update on Elder Scrolls 6, and the upcoming release of Aliens: Fireteam Elite.
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Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
After all the excitement, the dust may have settled, but it’s definitely not over until TheXboxHub team shares their thoughts on the latter stages of E3 2021. We’ve got Gareth, James, Darren and Richard wading through the best and worst of four more showcases. Expect TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 87 to cover what Nintendo, Square Enix, Capcom and even Bandai Namco, were showing off. Be sure to have a listen and join us while we talk about lots of games!
The episode begins with insight from Darren and Richard in regards to the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, before all four participants move onto the rest of the events since then. There’s Nintendo of course, which featured the likes of WarioWare Get It Together, Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, Metroid Dread, a Breath of the Wild sequel, Advance Wars, and more. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy takes the limelight for Square Enix, while The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin were amongst those catching our eye at Capcom. And then we have Bandai Namco, which stirred up some strong opinions from the quartet.
Upon delving into those digital events and running through the line-up for the rest of the year, the conversation moves onto analysing E3 2021 as a whole. This includes picking the best moments, debating whether PlayStation should have been present, and pondering what the future holds for E3.
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Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
The Summer Game Fest and E3 2021 extravaganza continues with arguably the most anticipated event of them all, the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. That’s the sole focus in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 86, as Gareth, James, Paul and William get together to share their opinions regarding everything that’s been unveiled during the showcase - from Starfield and Halo Infinite to Party Animals and Somerville. So please, join TheXboxHub team for this very special episode and enjoy our musings.
The Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase delivered games galore, which gave our quartet a shed load to discuss. With release dates revealed, gameplay shown off, teasers dangled in front of our eyes, additions made to the Xbox Game Pass service, and more, there’s plenty to unpack. Prepare to hear thoughts and extra details in regards to the following games:
- Starfield
- Back 4 Blood
- Contraband
- Battlefield 2042
- 12 Minutes
- Party Animals
- Hades
- Halo Infinite
- Replaced
- Forza Horizon 5
- Redfall
- And many, many more...
All that’s left to do then is reflect on whether the event was an overall success and if there was anything missing. What were your highlights from the Xbox and Bethesda E3 2021 Showcase? Did it meet all of your expectations?
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Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
The Summer Game Fest is well underway and now it’s time to find out what went down during the Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 event in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 85. Join TheXboxHub’s quartet of Gareth, James, Darren and Paul for all the best bits, the low points, and everything in between. The Tribeca Games Spotlight is also on the agenda, so there’s plenty for you to hear about. All you need to do is tune in and give us a listen.
At the beginning of the episode, Darren and Paul offer their thoughts on the Summer Game Fest Kickoff show, before the main topic of discussion takes centre stage. Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 delivered a whole raft of reveals for currently released and upcoming games, which gave us a fair few things to delve into. Expect to find opinions and information on the following titles:
- Rainbow Six Extraction
- Rocksmith+
- Riders Republic
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
- Just Dance 2022
- Far Cry 6
- Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
- Plus more…
To finish off, the Tribeca Games Spotlight goes under our very own spotlight, with a selection of indie games standing out, including the likes of Kena: Bridge of Spirits and Harold Halibut.
Feel free to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 85 or ask any questions for us to answer in future episodes!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast