With this major acquisition setting the gaming world ablaze with much debate. We will be discussing the scenarios that could have unfolded should Xbox not have stepped up and acquired Activision Blizzard. The fallout from some in the mainstream media about the acquisition and also why this is happening in the first place.  XUP 75

With the biggest news maybe ever in the gaming industry.. Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard.. in a market shattering move that will change the landscape of gaming forever.   Thanks for tuning in to this Xbox Ultimate Special Edition!!  

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Special Guest Raphael Oppenheimer @CMBR_Ray 

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On this episode of Xbox Ultimate Podcast!  Rumors are swirling of a Red Dead Redemption Remake and an Update for Red Dead Redemption 2 ... while thats sounds good in and of itself.. where are any NEW game announcements from this Massive studio that used to put out high quality games every few years?  Dying Light 2 is getting at least 5 yrs of planned support after launch with Story DLC, new locations, new events and in game items... sounds like this massive game will only get better and bigger over time!  Hitman Trilogy was announced for Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass day 1 on January 20th joining a huge day for Xbox Game Pass with Rainbow Six Extraction.. Hitman 3's Season 2 content will drop that day with New modes and content!   Ray Tracing was announced as coming to the PC version of Hitman as well as the Trilogy will include VR Support!  Is there a new Killer Instinct in development? New rumors are out there about who could be making it for Xbox.   Joined Tonight by Special Guest Forkboy @Forkboy_Gaming

Xbox Ultimate is back with a new look and the first show for 2022!! With huge news as well.. wow Ubisoft Plus is coming to Xbox and Rainbow Six Extraction is coming to Game Pass day 1! We also have some updates from Bioware on Mass Effect and Dragon Age 4!

Come hang out and lets share Holiday stories.. If you have a questions for Kait or I .. ask away. this will be our first Q&A .. just here to relax and have some fun on Christmas night! Joined on this special by Psychonauts

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Hellblade 2 was the star of the show at The Game Awards! We reflect on Hellblade 2 and everything we saw coming to Xbox at The Game Awards! Also ... oh yea HALO INFINITE came out the other day and we got to finally experience the biggest release for Xbox in 6 years! What did we think of the campaign!?? 

  Xbox Ultimate Podcast Episode 70!!   

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PlayStation is set to announce a new tiered Subscription service to compete against Xbox's Game Pass.. according to the leak how will it compare and should Xbox be worried?   Why is Take 2 Interactive claiming the trademark on It Takes Two..   Peoples Voice award yea sure.... Also.. will Geoff have Activision trailers at The Game Awards.. seems likely  Halo Playlists updates are coming soon!!  

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*since airing this episode Geoff Keighley has taken to twitter to make it clear that Activision wont have any reveals at the game awards

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Scalebound developer tells everyone what happened and apologized,  Halo Infinite campaign previews thoughts, Halo Co Op not until May?  The Game Awards.. is Xbox still going to steal the show?   Special Guests!  OBllWAN @XBOXOBI  &  K•Y Bob @K_Y_Bob

What is going on!! Is Halo Infinite MP releasing on the 15th at the Xbox 20th Celebration? Why are their games reappearing in the store fronts and getting updates in the masses.. Xbox looks to be going big for the 20th anniversary celebration and we cant wait to dive in!! 

 XUP 67 is here with special guest @GamePassDad