Multiform: An Xbox Podcast

This week we discuss our time so far with The Division 2, Metro Exodus and a few other recent releases. We got our first look at what the disc-less Xbox One S might look like through a leak. Bethesda confirmed their E3 Showcase and Playstation is doing a live stream soon. We discuss Google Stadia and the state of game streaming options in 2019. Cuphead is headed to Switch potentially with Xbox Live features soon. CD Projekt Red has 2 big games coming by 2021. Control has a release date. Xbox is doing an Indie game live stream this week for Game Pass.

This week we discuss the latest news from the March episode of Inside Xbox including Halo The Master Chief Collection coming to PC and Steam and Halo Reach being added to MCC on Xbox and PC. Plus a few nuggets about Project xCloud and advancements to spatial sound options on Xbox One. Rebellion announced two Sniper Elite games for Xbox One. Turn 10 begins work on the next Forza. Remedy’s Control has a launch window. Battlefield V Firestorm is almost here. Microsoft announced new developer initiatives.

This week we discuss fresh rumors about Xbox Maverick discless Xbox One and Halo Infinite platforms. Plus a double-dose of Forza rumors. Apex Legends hits another milestone. Game Pass might be coming to more than just PC and Switch. Watch Dogs 3 in 2019. EA skipping E3 press conference this year. We also discuss our thoughts on how well Stellaris has been translated to console and other games we have been playing lately.

This week we discuss the console release of Stellaris from Paradox Interactive. We also revisit Anthem after having spent a lot more time with the game. Plus we discuss all the big games that have fallen flat over the last few years. Anthem released a patch to address problems with loot inscriptions. The latest details on Halo Infinite were revealed in an interview with Bonnie Ross. Cyberpunk 2077 confirms it will be at E3. We discuss our thoughts on what Gearbox could be announcing at PAX East. A lot of rumors and leaks to discuss this week including Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remastered, The Outer Worlds release date, Microsoft potentially acquiring Relic Entertainment and Xbox One game support being tested on Windows 10. Lastly, Jedi Fallen Order will be revealed at Star Wars Celebration.

This week we discuss our impressions of the newly released Anthem as well as other games we are currently playing. Rumors abound this week so we also share our thoughts on the latest about Xbox’s E3, next generation console timing and Halo Infinite. Xbox Games Pass might be coming to Nintendo Switch using Microsoft’s xCloud technology. Plus we vent our frustration with Activision for adding more monetization into Call of Duty Black Ops 4. A Bethesda placeholder game popped up on Amazon with a weird teaser video and we discuss what it might mean. Xbox also announced the new features coming in the Spring Xbox One dashboard update. Plus quick notes on Age of Empires, Halo TV on Showtime, Game Pass and Backwards Compatibility.

This week we discuss all the big releases of the week including Crackdown 3, Far Cry New Dawn, Anthem, Jump Force and Metro Exodus. Obsidian teased the length of The Outer Worlds. Apex Legends hits it big in their first week. Bioware says they are not done with Mass Effect. THQ Nordic bought another studio. Plus we discuss a bunch of news from the Activision quarterly investors call including recent layoffs, the separation with Bungie and details on Call of Duty 2019. Submit your thoughts and feedback to [email protected]

This week we discuss the surprise new release Apex Legends and all the new things it brings to the battle royale genre that make us like it so much. From the EA investor call, we learned some tidbits about Jedi Fallen Order, Plants vs Zombies and Need for Speed. Plus Xbox Live is coming to Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch in the future, Microsoft Studios gets a new name, Assassin’s Creed 3 remastered has a release date, Division 2 Private Beta early impressions, 2K is opening a new studio and February Game Pass game additions are announced.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Titanfall Apex Legends Battle Royale

Anthem Demo Impressions

Fallout 76 Patch Reverts Progress

Xbox hired a new Head of Portfolio

Quantic Dream goes multiplatform

Ubisoft retracting an insensitive Division 2 email

Inside Xbox returning in February

New Backwards Compatible Games

February Games with Gold

New Game Pass Games

Forza Horizon 3 adds new achievements

This week we discuss:What we’ve been playingXbox One outsold PS4 in DecemberHalo Master Chief Collection announcement comingThe Initiative hires another Senior Designer from a big franchiseFar Cry New Dawn has RPG elementsAnthem VIP demo issuesFallout 76 CorrectionFallout 76 Survival ModeNew Backwards Compatible Gamesand more…

This week we discuss:EA canceling another Star Wars gameUbisoft canceling “Pioneer”Present Day Assassin’s CreedFallout 76 Item DupingFallout 76 Pacifist ModeCrackdown 3 Multiplayer Caused DelaysAnthem Matchmaking & Lack of PVPThe Division 2 Dark ZoneThe Division 2 Private BeteForza Horizon 4 adds Mitsubishi for FreeForza Horizon 4 pulls 2 emotes out of the gameRocket League Cross-PlayIO Interactive Opens 2nd StudioGame Pass AdditionsBackward Compatibility Additionsand more…