In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're visiting Obsidian Entertainment as they're getting ready to release their awesome action RPG, The Outer Worlds 2. We're diving deep into Arcadia and learning all about each faction's unique and reactive radio stations, including how the original songs, ads, skits, and eccentric DJs all add flavor, feel, guidance, and lore to this story-driven game.

00:00 Introduction

01:07 Walk and talk with Brandon

02:24 What are you most excited for players to experience?

03:04 What is Outer Worlds 2?

04:19 Sitting down with Leonard and Brandon

05:00 What does it mean to be a Creative Director?

06:56 Radio talk and the inspiration to have it in the game

08:51 What are some of the radio stations?

10:56 What was it like playing the game internally and interpreting the propaganda of each radio station?

12:20 What was the writing and casting process for the radio DJs?

14:20 Reactivity with the radio stations

18:54 The conversational Moon Man Menu

21:20 What is your favorite ad, PSA, or song from Outer Worlds 2?

23:59 What are you most excited to see?

26:57 Outro

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're in Tokyo, Japan, and we're sitting down with the folks from Team Ninja and PlatinumGames to discuss the return of the legendary series, Ninja Gaiden 4. We're diving deep into the visceral, fast-paced, and challenging combat that's made the franchise iconic, while also talking about how Team Ninja and PlatinumGames have come together to create one of the most anticipated games of the year.

00:00 Introduction

02:46 Storytelling and cinematic moments

03:46 Character Insights

05:35 Difficulty settings and customization

10:30 Ninja Coin

12:36 Are there any challenges for the speedrunning community?

14:33 Ryu and Yakumo’s swords brought into real life

15:44 Do either have a dream weapon for Yakumo or Ryu wield?

16:44 Ninja Gaiden 4 on the ROG Xbox Ally

17:29 Custom controllers

18:50 Outro

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're in Tokyo, Japan, and Jeff is hanging out with Sarah Bond and Mena Kato to talk all things Tokyo Game Show 2025. We're recapping the show, talking about the games we're most excited about, and highlighting the exciting diversity of games from Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and more!

00:00 Introduction

01:16 Xbox's momentum in Asia

02:18 Players reactions in Asia

03:41 Game highlights

06:02 Asian pop culture collaborations

07:17 Xbox's deepening engagement with game creators in Japan

and around Asia

07:49 Xbox's presence at TGS

08:19 Bounty of riches for Xbox fans and Game Pass subscribers

09:25 Outro

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're in San Francisco, California at Double Fine Productions, and we’re getting an inside look at the highly anticipated game, Keeper. We get to play the game, and then, we sit down and talk to a few of the devs about this beautiful and weird third-person adventure game all about connection and growth.

00:00 Introduction

01:16 What is Keeper?

02:11 What does it mean to play a lighthouse?

05:02 Puzzles

06:38 Where did the inspiration come from?

07:55 Building the emotional connection between Twig and the Lighthouse

10:43 How to tell a story without dialogue or traditional HUD

12:36 "Weird but chill" vibe

15:03 Aesthetic inspiration

19:31 Special area of gameplay

21:37 Building emotions with music

24:54 Game design

28:15 What are you most excited for players to experience?

31:09 Final thoughts

32:01 Outro

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we have Matty and Mikey in from Squanch Games to talk about one of our most anticipated sequels, High On Life 2. We're going to dive deep into the comedy of the game, how they come up with all of those eclectic weapons we know and love, the look and feel of world, and how the studio is turning around this follow up only three years after the first.

00:00 Introduction

03:00 How are you holding up?

04:47 How did you turn around a sequel so quickly?

07:44 Comedy

13:43 Artistic style differences between High On Life and the sequel

15:34 ConCon at Gamescon

17:53 Hub system

22:27 Writing for the game

23:33 Celebrity voice actors

25:39 Gun design

27:10 Balancing guns and characters

29:00 Will Kenny be in the sequel?

30:05 What are you most excited about in High On Life 2?

33:03 Final thoughts

34:31 Outro

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On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at Gamescom in Germany, and we're diving deep into the weird and eclectic game, There Are No Ghosts at The Grand. This game has everything! From creative decorating to spooky mysteries, FPS battles to puzzle solving, and even singing! Yes, singing! But probably not ghosts... right?

00:00 Introduction

00:53 What is No Ghosts at the Grand?

02:04 Power tools

03:47 Player choice

04:50 Beyond the hotel

05:52 The musical of it all

08:08 Supernatural secrets

10:43 New uses for power tools

11:36 Day and night cycle

12:43 Unrevealed game mechanics

14:27 How is there so much in this game?

16:45 Can you decorate anywhere?

17:46 Unique exploration areas

19:36 Final thoughts

20:17 Outro

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On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're at Gamescom in Germany, and we have the folks from MachineGames joining us to dive deep into the world of Indiana Jones and the new DLC, The Order of Giants! Axel and Zeke tell us everything we need to know about where this takes place in the story and what we can expect in terms of the new puzzles and challenges facing Indy in this exciting new chapter of his adventure.

00:00 Introduction

00:43 What is The Order of Giants?

01:24 Why is the DLC is part of the original narrative?

02:29 Developing the DLC

04:20 Structure of the DLC

05:42 Is the DLC open to different types of players?

06:57 Can you jump around?

08:01 Why is the DLC set in the Vatican and Rome?

11:32 What's the story and who do we meet in the DLC?

14:21 New elements of the DLC

15:37 Puzzles

17:41 Platforming

20:00 Outro

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're diving into the big release of the day: Helldivers 2 is here! We're talking to Mikael Eriksson of Arrowhead Games and Corrinne Robinson of Halo Studios about all things Helldivers 2, the ODST Warbond, and how everything came together behind the scenes.

00:00 Introduction

00:51 What is Helldivers 2?

04:00 ODST Legendary War Bond

05:36 Arrowhead and Xbox Partnership

08:36 Who Approached Who?

09:52 Community Response

14:36 Outro

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're giving you a big update on all things Xbox Ally, Play Anywhere, Game Pass, Cloud Gaming, and more! So, get comfy in your hammocks as Ethan and the Jasons give you all the information you need to know about the latest Xbox news!

00:03 Introduction

00:36 What We're Playing

02:58 What's in the Works

04:04 The Future of Xbox

05:03 Hammock Time

06:00 Cloud Gaming

07:17 Game Pass

08:23 Xbox Insiders

13:36 Xbox Play Anywhere

14:58 Xbox and AMD Partnership

17:17 Xbox History

19:29 Meeting with Developers

20:18 Q&A | Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X

28:26 Xbox Play Anywhere

30:01 Outro

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we travel to Los Angeles to experience Grounded 2 in an amazing way. We're riding buggies in real life, eating bugs, going hands on with the game, and talking to the folks from Obsidian Entertainment about where the game is on its launch into Game Preview and Early Access.

00:00 Introduction

01:58 Deep Dive Dev Discussion

18:15 Let's Play Grounded 2

41:12 Outro?

42:08 Food!

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