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Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 131 is here and that means another episode full of gaming opinions. Toxic fans have hit our radar this week, but there’s also a load of new games that we’re able to give our thoughts on including a rare surfing experience and another offering from the Jackbox series.
Join Gareth, James, Darren and Paul for all kinds of discussion ranging from a trip to Ikea, to concerns about Sky Glass. More importantly though, is a focus on the toxicity within the gaming community, especially in relation to recent incidents involving God of War Ragnarok and Return to Monkey Island. On a lighter note, there’s a quiz that you simply won’t want to miss.
In regards to the games our team has been playing, you can hear what we think about House Builder, Pinku Kult: Hex Mortis, Autonauts, and The Jackbox Party Starter. If that’s not enough, there’s also Square Keeper, Overrogue, Spacelines from the Far Out, and The Endless Summer Surfing Challenge.
If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 131, 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
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
TheXboxHub Official Podcast is back and in Episode 130 (yes, one hundred and thirty!), the team get together to chat about a ton of games, as well as the recent Nintendo Direct Mini presentation and dive into the world of Overwatch.
As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Things may have calmed down in the gaming world in the last seven days, but there’s still much to discuss. We’ve got opinions on some of the latest games to hit the Xbox, thoughts on the recent Final Fantasy news, a bit of Fall Guys, and even a quiz to put everyone's knowledge to the test. So, have a listen to TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 129 and enjoy it!
This week’s episode starts off with Gareth, James, Richard, and Paul having a catch up by sharing what they’ve been up to lately. There’s all sorts on the agenda with Netflix’s Web of Make Believe series, Amazon’s The Boys, and a health update from Paul, being just a few of the highlights.
The team then turns their attention to the cavalcade of games they’ve been indulging in. Expect a real variety with visual novel racing in Nirvana Pilot Yume, the supernatural goings on of The Quarry, some zombie survival action delivered by Deadcraft, and the OlliOlli World VOID Raiders DLC. There’s even more, as they have opinions on Urban Flow, Winter Ember, and Fall Guys too.
While news is a bit sparse, you can still hear about Final Fantasy announcements, the size of Gotham Knights, and where the focus of developers DICE is nowadays. And then it’s time for an exciting quiz, hosted by Gareth, which is sure to entertain at the very least.
If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 129, 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 Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
It’s been a hell of a week for games, hasn’t it? And so, it’s only natural that we’d cover the two biggest showcases: Xbox Bethesda Showcase and Summer Game Fest. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 128 has the highs, the lows, and everything in between. As such, it’s packed with discussion of many, many games by podcast regulars Gareth, James and Paul. You won’t want to miss this one!
First on the agenda is the Xbox Bethesda Showcase, which decided to focus on the schedule for us gamers for the next twelve months. Will our trio of long-time Xbox players be impressed with everything it had to offer? You’ll find out, before they then delve into the Summer Game Fest to discover what’s in store for the gaming landscape as a whole. Be prepared to hear about the following titles:
- Starfield
- Redfall
- High on Life
- A Plague Tale: Requiem
- Forza Motorsport
- Scorn
- Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
- As Dusk Falls
- Diablo IV
- Cocoon
- Persona
- Aliens: Dark Descent
- The Callisto Protocol
- Goat Simulator 3
- Marvel’s Midnight Suns
- One Piece Odyssey
- Layers of Fears
- The Last of Us
- Plus more!
What were your highlights from the recent showcases? Which upcoming game are you most looking forward to sinking some time in? If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 128, 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 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.
If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 127, 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 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