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Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches, but there’s not much else going on in terms of new games to delve into. Don’t worry though, for our weekly podcast still has plenty of juicy news from the world of gaming, such as the Ratchet & Clank release date and the shocking incident involving Cyberpunk developers CD Projekt Red. We've got some interesting games to discuss in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 67 as well, including Yakuza 4 and Train Sim World 2.
The ever-present Gareth and James are reunited with the resident quizmaster, Richard, this week and that means you can enjoy a very special Valentine’s Day inspired gaming quiz. So stay tuned until the end to see who comes out on top in that one. Before all that, the trio discuss their recent activities and share general musings about life. Topics range from an online experience courtesy of The Cinematic Orchestra and the verdict on Bingsu, to TV series It’s a Sin and action flick Bad Boys For Life.
And then you can expect ‘expert’ opinions on their recent gaming exploits, which include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Speed Limit, How to Take Off Your Mask Remastered, and Train Sim World 2 St Pancras DLC. One of the team also waxes lyrical about the 2011 puzzler Stacking, proving that some unlikely games do stand the test of time. Moving on to the news, and there are all sorts of theories thrown around here in regards to the data stolen from Cyberpunk 2077 developers CD Projekt Red. There’s also the recent announcement of the Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart launch date, the confirmed castings for The Last of Us HBO show, and the possible future of streaming.
Feel free to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 67 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 Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Prepare for yet another episode of our weekly podcast, which you can expect to feature games, more games, and wrestling apparently. That’s right, TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 66 takes a look at some of February’s impending arrivals on Xbox, including a new wrestling game. There’s also chat about recent releases The Medium, TOHU and Another Dawn, as well as reaction to the Mass Effect Legendary Edition launch date and what that entails.
This week, Gareth and James are joined by Zwift addict Neil, with discussion diverting almost immediately to topics outside of gaming. From Covid-19 vaccines and icy desserts to the Royal Rumble and a Netflix drama titled The Dig, it’s a wild opener. Someone's feeling too old after delving into PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars, which leads us nicely into finding out what other games they’ve been playing.
Over the past week, a real variety of offerings have appeared on the trio’s gaming radar, including The Medium, point and click adventure TOHU, the number focused puzzler Get 10 Quest, and a survival experience that shocked everyone in the form of Another Dawn. Even though they aren’t all winners, attention turns to other games releasing in February, with the team looking forward to Little Nightmares II, Taxi Chaos, and Retromania Wrestling.
And speaking of wrestling, the recent announcement of Action Arcade Wrestling suggests that it could be a good year for fans of the squared circle antics. Such news is slightly overshadowed by the reveal of the Mass Effect Legendary Edition release date.
There’s also a quiz to close out the episode and it’s quite possibly the best one they’ve done so far. You won’t want to miss out on the epic head to head between James and Neil.
Feel free to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 66 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 Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
It’s starting to get interesting in the realm of gaming now, with some big hitters launching recently on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 as well as various announcements stirring up excitement. As such, TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 65 delves into the likes of Hitman 3 and The Medium. There’s also a look forward to upcoming indie games, a breaking down of the recent Resi Evil reveals, and much more.
The latest instalment of the weekly podcast sees Gareth and James joined by KEMCO fanatic Paul for the first time. After a brief interrogation of Paul to get to know him better, the trio discuss what they’ve been up to lately, which includes watching documentaries about serial killers and preparing for a Blackpink online concert.
Amongst the games featured this week are a couple of excellent offerings, with Hitman 3 thrown into the spotlight initially as we hear thoughts on the various level designs and assassination attempts. There’s also a lengthy chat in regards to the dual-worlds of The Medium and whether it makes the most of the powerful console. That’s not all either, because Disjunction and Nubarron: The adventure of an unlucky gnome get a mention too. Additionally, the guys select a few of the most interesting indie games set for a 2021 release.
If it’s a scoop you’re after though, then the final segment covering a real assortment of news may do the trick. The Resident Evil Village trailer, demo and accompanying reveals gave the team a lot to unpack; especially in regards to the upcoming multiplayer experience. Furthermore, the recent Xbox Live Gold price u-turn is brought up alongside the Games With Gold and PS Plus schemes.
Feel free to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 65 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 Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Episode 64 of TheXboxHub Official Podcast is out and this time around the team cover all the bases - we've got some Marble Duel madness, more Immortals Fenyx Rising love, a tease of Zwift and a look at the Xbox exclusives for 2021.
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Welcome back for another instalment of our weekly podcast as the gaming world begins to awaken from its slumber. There have been more game delays, surprising reveals like the New Pokemon Snap, and release dates for a selection of highly anticipated games are now becoming clearer. So, whether your interests involve Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo, TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 63 will have something to offer.
The line-up for this episode consists of Gareth, James, and Richard, who get the ball rolling with a general catch-up discussion regarding their recent activities. Watching films and TV shows is a common theme for our trio, ranging from old favourites like I Am Legend to the thrilling Netflix series The Uncanny Counter. Due to the History of Swear Words being brought up too, it becomes a bit of an impromptu appreciation of Nicolas Cage and his many, many works.
Following that, it’s all about games as opinions are given for a wide selection of titles, including whether they’re worth your time and effort. Amongst the games played this week are Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Calico, Jet Kave Adventure, The Pillar: Puzzle Escape and The Childs Sight. Their attention then turns to delays to upcoming games such as Harry Potter, Riders Republic, and Pragmata. Fortunately, the prospect of a Star Wars offering from Ubisoft, Bethesda’s Indiana Jones teaser, and the long-awaited revival of Pokemon Snap, help balance the mood.
As a little feature to see out the episode, the team moves onto sharing their favourite - and least favourite - films that have become video games. Expect those terrible ones like E.T. and Home Alone to get a mention alongside the marginally better Marvel tie-ins and the pinnacle for some, Goldeneye.
Feel free to tell us your favourite video games based on films, or merely comment on anything else in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 63!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
It’s a new year and TheXboxHub team return to provide more quality content for your listening pleasure. In TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 62, we recap the best Xbox games of 2020 - as voted for by our entire team - and look forward to what’s in store for both the Xbox and PlayStation in 2021, including Hitman 3, Horizon Forbidden West and The Medium. So, settle down and please enjoy!
Kicking off 2021 are Gareth, Richard, and William, with a quick catch-up on what they’ve all been up to lately. Someone started watching the entire Star Wars film saga from the very beginning, another spent New Year’s Eve bingeing on terrible movies, while the other had plenty to say about Wonder Woman. It’s a bit of a film fest to be honest.
But fear not, because there are games galore as the trio delve into TheXboxHub’s Games of the Year 2020 and Indie Games of the Year 2020 lists. Find out what topped our lists and potentially discover a few surprising entries to take note of too. And that’s before discussing the games they’ve played recently, which features the likes of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Ghost of Tsushima, and more.
While news is pretty slow in the gaming world, there are still a couple of things making the headlines such as the removal of the PogChamp emote on Twitch and the delay imposed on Outriders. Once the dust settles after that, each person chats about the games they’re most excited for in 2021 and what else they hope to see revealed this year. Expect to hear thoughts on the aforementioned games as well as God of War 2, Eastward, Psychonauts 2, Halo Infinite and others.
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
As the year comes to a close, TheXboxHub team are ready to sign off with their very own list of gaming awards. It’s been a busy year with the launch of the Xbox Series X|S and PS5, but there have also been a lot of new games across all platforms. From the excellent and bizarre to the disappointing and underwhelming moments, TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 61 is here to announce the TheXboxHub Alternative Awards 2020!
The fan-favourites of Gareth, James and Richard reunite to share their opinions and thoughts regarding some of the best and worst aspects of gaming in 2020. There are eight different award categories for them to discuss and make suggestions for what deserves the accolade. Check out the full list below:
- Strangest Game of the Year
- Best Gaming Moment of the Year
- Best Series X|S or PS5 Moment
- Best Multiplayer Game of the Year
- Best In-game Performance of the Year
- Worst In-game Performance of the Year
- Worst or Most Disappointing Game of the Year
- Game of the Year
Not wanting to spoil our choices, you’ll have to tune in to discover what stood out for our trio this year. You may be pleasantly surprised to find it’s not always about the biggest titles like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Cyberpunk 2077, with plenty of respect paid to the indie scene. Feel free to get in touch with your own candidates for these awards!
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Saturday Dec 12, 2020
Saturday Dec 12, 2020
It’s that time of year where gamers and critics begin to collate their lists, debating which games have shone over the past 12 months. As such, TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 60 covers all the goings on from The Game Awards, including the winning titles and the shed load of reveals that occurred. Oh, and there’s talk about a low-key, newly released game called Cyberpunk 2077 too!
This week, Gareth and Richard are joined by debutant Nicholas, and after introductions, it isn’t long before they delve into the tons of fresh gaming announcements. With reveals, teasers and new details for the likes of Perfect Dark, Hood: Outlaws & Legends, The Callisto Protocol, Disco Elysium, Dragon Age 4, Mass Effect, It Takes Two, and many more, there’s plenty for the trio to discuss. There’s also the small matter of the actual awards given out during The Game Awards and whether the most deserving options got the win, or not.
As always, the team divulges what games they’ve been playing over the last seven days and if they’re worth picking up. Obviously, Cyberpunk 2077 is the hot topic at the moment, but aside from sharing their thoughts on that, there’s chat regarding Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 and the Xbox Series X|S upgrade for Madden 21.
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
As the dust settles, following the chaotic releases of Xbox Series X|S and PS5, TheXboxHub team return for an episode filled with more gaming discussion, news and general chat. The topics are so diverse that you can expect TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 59 to cover everything from NBA 2K21 and gambling games, through to turkeys and K-pop. Given that it’s Thanksgiving, we managed to squeeze a quiz in too!
Delivering our weekly dose of gaming are Gareth, James and Richard, but before getting onto the games, there’s a catch up on general goings on. James finally shares his online concert experiences, Richard tells a story about a social media encounter, while Gareth seems fascinated by a random monolith. There’s certainly a lot of variety during this strange segment.
Then they swiftly move on to the games they’ve been playing recently, including thoughts regarding the next-gen upgrade of NBA 2K21, straight from the mouth of an up and coming baller. There’s also insight into the arcade racer Speed 3: Grand Prix, the gambler’s paradise The Four Kings Casino and Slots, and raise the stakes with Poker Club. In the world of gaming news, the trio cover the FIFA 21 next-gen features, the delay of Watch Dogs Legion online, and the physical edition of an Assassin’s Creed Valhalla mini-game.
And finally, our quizmaster Richard tests the knowledge of the other two during a Thanksgiving themed set of questions. Who’ll win this latest battle and secure bragging rights? Tune in to find out.
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
With the Xbox Series X|S consoles getting their chance to shine last week, it’s only fair to turn our attention to the other powerhouse of next-gen, the PlayStation 5. This is TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 58 (It’s definitely number 58, despite what the host may say) and the PlayStation 5 steps into the limelight for a full analysis. Prepare to embrace hardware talk, plenty of games, and even a reflection on the launch in our latest episode.
This week our trio consists of Gareth, James and William, who are keen to share their thoughts about the PlayStation 5 on its actual launch day in the UK. They leave no stone unturned and delve into the size, design, weight, what’s included with the console, and accessories such as the new DualSense controller. The controller’s capabilities are especially intriguing, but there’s also the new UI and accompanying features to discuss as well.
Of course, the team had to give their early thoughts on the PlayStation 5 big hitters too, including the likes of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Astro's Playroom, and Demon’s Souls. Additionally, there’s just enough time to go over a few non-exclusive offerings that have been played recently, including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead, Family Feud, and Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War.
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast