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🗼 Xbox Heads to Tokyo Game Show — Mark Your Calendars

Xbox’s TGS 2025 broadcast is locked in for September 25, promising new updates for Japanese titles, Game Pass expansions, and maybe a few surprise drops. Will we finally see more of Kojima’s cloud game? Or just more Persona ports? Either way, we’re watching with chopsticks in hand.

👽 Helldivers 2 Outselling PlayStation on Xbox?

A new report suggests Helldivers 2 is actually selling faster on Xbox Series XS than it did on PlayStation. If true, it’s a rare case of a Sony-born title thriving in Microsoft’s backyard. We break down the numbers, the context, and whether this is just a marketing drop-pod or a real shift in player allegiance.

🦆 DUCKSIDE Trailer Drops — Fowl Play Confirmed

DUCKSIDE is here, and it’s absolutely quackers. Think Rust meets Untitled Goose Game, but with tactical gear and aggressive waddling. The trailer shows off base-building, PvP chaos, and yes—ducks with shotguns. It’s absurd, it’s brilliant, and we’re already lining up for the pond.

🎮 Game Pass September — Silksong Sings at Last

It’s happening. Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally launching as a day-one Game Pass title this September. Alongside it, we’re getting The Chinese Room’s Still Wakes the Deep, Little Kitty, Big City, and Party Animals. It’s a stacked lineup that proves Game Pass is still the best deal in gaming—even if your backlog is crying.

🧟 CoD: WWII Returns After 41 Days in the Shadows

After a mysterious and controversial removal, Call of Duty: WWII is back on the Microsoft Store. The 41-day absence sparked rumors of licensing issues, but Activision says it was a “technical error.” We’re not saying it was sabotage, but… it was probably sabotage.

🪐 The Outer Worlds 2 — Fallout Vibes, Starfield Dreams

Obsidian’s sequel is shaping up to be the Fallout-style RPG that Starfield couldn’t quite deliver. With deeper companion arcs, branching morality, and corporate satire dialed to eleven, The Outer Worlds 2 might just be the spacefaring redemption arc we’ve been waiting for.

All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show. 

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Simone is back!

And there was much rejoicing. 

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The XboxCast is now doing merch! You heard that right. We have launched our very own merch that you can totally buy. Its 100% legit. We're now offering "Xbox on Cup" mugs, with our very own logo. Keen to get yours? The shop is live now on our site. Order yours today before Kyle changes the design... 

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🏁 Forza Horizon 6 Leaks — Welcome to Japan

The next Horizon festival might be drifting eastward. Leaked details suggest Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan, with winding mountain roads, neon-soaked cityscapes, and a 2026 launch window. If true, it’s the most requested setting finally coming to life—and we’re already revving our engines.

🕹️ Windows 11 Goes Handheld — Finally Playable or Just a Patch Job?

Microsoft’s new handheld gaming mode for Windows 11 was demoed on the Xbox Ally, and it’s… promising. The Xbox app can now be set as your default launcher, ditching the desktop for a controller-friendly UI. It’s smoother, snappier, and finally feels like it belongs on an 8-inch screen. But is it a real fix or just a full-screen façade? We break it down.

📦 Game Pass August Wave 2 — Stack It While You Can

This month’s Game Pass lineup includes Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Frostpunk 2, and Moving Out 2. It’s a mix of stealth, survival, and slapstick co-op chaos. But don’t get too comfy—five games are leaving, including Borderlands 3, Broforce, and F1 Manager 2023. Time to loot, shoot, and scoot before they vanish.

🧨 Battlefield 6 Beta Debrief — Boom or Bust?

EA’s community update reveals mixed feedback from the open beta. Players loved the new class weapon system but flagged UI bugs and matchmaking hiccups. The devs promise tweaks before launch, but the real question is: will Battlefield finally reclaim its crown, or just keep respawning?

🏗️ Satisfactory Gets Console Date — Build It Like Beckham

Coffee Stain Studios’ beloved factory-builder hits Xbox Series XS and PS5 on November 4. It’s automation, exploration, and conveyor belt chaos—now with controller support. No crossplay (yet), no Game Pass (sadly), but still one of the most “Overwhelmingly Positive” games on Steam.

👽 Helldivers 2 x Halo ODST — Feet First Into Fan Service

Launching August 26, Helldivers 2 drops a Legendary Warbond set packed with Halo ODST gear: MA5C rifles, Helljumper armor, and capes that scream “I dropped feet first into hell.” It’s a crossover that fuses two gritty universes—and might just revive Halo’s esports soul.

All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show. 

We're also in deep in our Patreon's Pick August Event. For all of August, the Patrons get to tell us what to play. Do you want to have your chance to boss Lee around? Join our Patreon today and help your local Xbox podcast keep on trucking on, giving you the content you neither want nor deserve. 

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Gamescom 2025 has wrapped!

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The XboxCast is now doing merch! You heard that right. We have launched our very own merch that you can totally buy. Its 100% legit. We're now offering "Xbox on Cup" mugs, with our very own logo. Keen to get yours? Then jump into our Discord and let us know. 

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🧠 Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Fear Is the Weapon

🕷️ Hollow Knight: Silksong – Finally, a Date

🧱 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight

🧛 Resident Evil: Requiem – Gothic and Gory

🧬 Borderlands 4 – Gravitar Goes Boom

🧛 Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2

We're also in deep in our Patreon's Pick August Event. For all of August, the Patrons get to tell us what to play. Do you want to have your chance to boss Lee around? Join our Patreon today and help your local Xbox podcast keep on trucking on, giving you the content you neither want nor deserve. 

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Is it Xbox PC, or Xbox on PC or PC Xbox, or Xbox App on PC? 

Seems not even Microsoft knows...

But We're looking forward to Xbox on Cup very soon. 

On this episode of The Regular Show

💻 Xbox PC or Xbox on PC or Xbox App On PC? 

The PC Pour Begins Microsoft quietly shifts its branding from “Xbox PC” to “Xbox on PC,” and it’s more than semantics. It’s a signal: Xbox is no longer just a console—it’s a platform. With Game Pass, cross-play, and the ROG Ally handheld, the PC is now a first-class citizen in the Xbox ecosystem. The new label popped up in trailers for Grounded 2 and Age of Mythology: Retold, and it finally makes sense. It’s not a PC that’s an Xbox—it’s Xbox, on your PC. We will wait and see what the branding changes to next week. 

🧾 Game Pass Hits $5 Billion—But At What Cost?

After laying off 15,000 employees this year, Microsoft revealed that Xbox Game Pass raked in nearly $5 billion in annual revenue. That’s a record. But critics argue the subscription model is turning developers into “wage slaves,” stripping away creative incentives. Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says it’s bad for business, but hes a former boss for a reason...

🧼 Xbox Insider Update Scrubs the Library

The latest Xbox Insider update fixes a long-standing annoyance: the game library clutter. Finally, you can hide games you don’t own or want to see. It’s a small win, but one that makes navigating your digital shelf a little less chaotic.

🕹️ Ubisoft Games Appear On The Microsoft Store

Over 10 Ubisoft titles have landed on the Microsoft PC Store. It’s a clear push to bulk up the Xbox on PC catalog. Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and more are now just a click away. But you'll still need the Ubisoft Connect launcher app to actually run these games, so we're left wondering what the use is... 

🎉 Rare Turns 40

And Xbox Throws a Party Rare is celebrating its 40th anniversary with surprise rewards in Sea of Thieves, exclusive Gamerpics, and a dynamic background. But the real star? A Rare-themed Xbox controller from 8BitDo. Blue and gold, with nods to Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, and Donkey Kong Country. It’s a collector’s dream. And it uses Hall Effect joysticks. Something Microsoft still hasn't gotten the hang of. 

🛍️ Xbox Gear Store Shuts Down

The Gear Store is closing, and fans are wondering if it’s part of a bigger shift. Maybe the guy in charge of the Gear Shop was one of those 15,000 pink slips? Or maybe Microsoft just forgot to renew the domain? Who knows. Either way, Xbox merch is now an EB Games exclusive... Or is it? 🤔

🕵️ Game Pass August Drops

Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Frontpunk 2 lead the charge of September's Game Pass line ups, but sadly we're having to say goodbye to Anthem, Farming Simulator 22, and Persona 3 Reload. Now is the time to buy them if you haven't already. Or are you glad to see these ones go? 

🧨 $80 Games? Not So Fast

Finally some good news. The push to $80 games is finally facing a reckoning as gamers wonder how much more they're about to be squeezed. Xbox and EA have walked back pricing on games like The Outer Worlds 2 and Borderlands 4, returning to the $70 standard. Nintendo remains the lone holdout, but Nintendo will Nintendo...

🧍 Xbox Age Verification Rolls Out in the UK

As part of the stupidity that is the UK government, you now have to prove you're of age to use Xbox Live, Spotify and YouTube amongst other apps. If you don't verify your age, you lose access to features like voice chat and game invites. But, if you have access to photo mode in games, well, then you can get past this requirement without having to give up a shred of your real life identity. 

All this and more in this episode of The Regular Show. 

We're also in deep in our Patreon's Pick August Event. For all of August, the Patrons get to tell us what to play. Do you want to have your chance to boss Lee around? Join our Patreon today and help your local Xbox podcast keep on trucking on, giving you the content you neither want nor deserve. 

You're welcome. 

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When more people tune into The XboxCast, we become better.

At least that's what we tell ourselves... 

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🧑‍⚖️ CONTROVERSY! 

A leaked Windows 11 UI designed specifically for gaming handhelds could finally fix the clunky experience plaguing devices like the ROG Xbox Ally. The new interface promises streamlined navigation, better game library access, and a layout that actually respects your thumbs. We break down what this means for the future of portable PC gaming—and why it’s long overdue.

🧙‍♂️ Fable Might Be A Fable

A new report suggests the reboot won’t land until 2027. That’s a long wait for Albion. But not totally unexpected. Because of course it was going to be delayed. 

💸 Ubisoft Being Ubisoft

Ubisoft’s latest quote—“microtransactions make the player experience more fun”—might go down as one of the worst in gaming history. There's not much to say because of course this is Ubisoft we're talking about. 

📼 And Microsoft Being Microsoft

Microsoft has officially shut down its Movies & TV storefront on Xbox and Windows. While your purchased content is safe (for now), the move signals a major shift away from digital media ownership. Microsoft stepping away from the consumer markets isn't entirely surprising, but what could it mean for Xbox going forward? 

☁️ Gaming Onna Cloud

Finally, Xbox Insiders get a new update that lays the groundwork for smarter Cloud Gaming. Cross-device play history and better library visibility are just the beginning. Kyle goes hands on during the podcast to see how it works. And not because he's distracted either... 

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🛞 Forza Fans Left Spinning

Forza’s latest studio update has left fans clutching their steering wheels in despair. With key developers shifting gears and future plans feeling more like a detour than a straightaway, the community is wondering if the franchise is headed for a pit stop or permanent retirement. We unpack the heartbreak and speculate on what’s next for the once-glorious racing titan.

🔥 Ubisoft Wants You to Burn Your Discs

In a move that feels like it was brainstormed during a villain monologue, Ubisoft has declared war on physical media. That’s right — they want you to destroy your own game discs. We dive into the dystopian logic behind this, and ask: is this the beginning of the end for game ownership?

🧠 Microsoft’s Unreal Expectations?

🧨 Romero Games: From Boom to Bust?

Galway-based Romero Games was working on a promising new FPS — until their funding partner (allegedly Microsoft) pulled the plug. With 100 jobs at risk and a game that was hitting every milestone, we explore the emotional fallout and the studio’s fight to stay alive.

🛑 Stop Killing Games — But Publishers Say “No Thanks”

The Stop Killing Games movement has hit 1.4 million signatures, demanding that publishers stop nuking online games. But European publishers say the proposals would “curtail developer choice.” We examine both sides of the digital preservation war.

💸 ROG Xbox Ally Pricing Leaks — Hold Onto Your Wallet

The ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handhelds have leaked with eye-watering prices: €599 and €899 respectively. Set to launch October 16, these Steam Deck rivals promise portable Xbox gaming — but at what cost? We break down the specs, the strategy, and whether your wallet can survive.

☁️ Stream Your Own Game — Finally on PC

Xbox’s PC app now lets you stream games you own — no Game Pass required. It’s a quiet revolution for cloud gaming, and a big win for players who prefer ownership over subscription.

🧍‍♂️ Halo CE Remake Rumored for 2026 — But Only Single Player?

Rumors swirl about a Halo: Combat Evolved remake dropping in 2026 to celebrate the franchise’s 25th anniversary. But here’s the kicker: it might be single-player only. We discuss what this means for fans, and whether it’s a bold reimagining or a missed opportunity.

🏴‍☠️ Sea of Thieves Gets Custom Servers — But You’ll Pay

Rare is finally adding custom servers to Sea of Thieves in early 2026 — but they’re locked behind a new subscription model. We explore what you’ll get, what it’ll cost, and whether it’s worth the doubloons.

🛹 Tony Hawk’s Dynamic Background — Because Why Not?

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 gets a flashy new Xbox dynamic background. It’s got birds, it’s got Tony, and it’s got just enough movement to make you feel like you’re grinding through nostalgia.

🕹️ Game Pass July Wave 2 — Grounded 2, Wuchang, RoboCop & More

Microsoft’s July 2025 Wave 2 lineup includes Grounded 2, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, RoboCop: Rogue City, and more. We highlight the hits, the hidden gems, and the ones you might want to skip.

📅 August Game Pass So Far — Assassin’s Creed Mirage Leads the Charge

August kicks off with Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Rain World, Citizen Sleeper 2, and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap. We preview the lineup and speculate on what Wave 2 might bring.

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It's been eight years since we embarked on the journey known as The XboxCast! 

Join us as we look back - from where we started to how we ended up here. 

What were we playing 8 years ago? What were you playing 8 years ago?

And how did we record those first episodes? 

All will be answered in this episode. Or at least mused over.

This is one episode you're going to want to go to YouTube to watch.... Trust us!

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Microsoft giveth.

And more seems to be going by the day.

The internet awoke to a bombshell this week with Microsoft canceling the highly anticipated Perfect Dark reboot and Rare’s ethereal Everwild, and shut down The Initiative studio in a sweeping round of layoffs affecting over 9,000 employees. Turn 10 Studios have also been cut in half and a rumored to be a support studio going forward. 

Fans are reeling from the loss of these ambitious titles, with Perfect Dark’s sleek 2024 gameplay trailer now a bittersweet memory, and Everwild’s lush fantasy world left unexplored.

The A.I. beast must be feed, and Xbox looks to be sacrificial lamb here. 

In the business world of line must go up, how long can Xbox survive? Especially with Satya's shortsightedness and tunnel vision on Azure. It seems that these are dark days for Xbox.  

But it’s not all doom and gloom—Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 charges in with its Siege update, borrowing a horde-mode vibe from Gears of War to keep Space Marines slashing through Tyranid swarms. Meanwhile, The Blood of Dawnwalker, a vampire-fueled open-world RPG, stunned some with a massive gameplay reveal, yet left out hosts on the other side of "meh".

The Xbox App is leveling up too, adding Steam and Battle.net support for a seamless cross-platform experience—PC gamers, it’s time to unite your libraries! Xbox is here to save the day, as long as it's allowed to. And this leads Kyle to go on a rant about Steam... 

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Lee has won Best Face Badge.

Not in real life - only in our hearts. 

This week, we’re buzzing about Microsoft’s bombshell reveal of next-gen Xbox consoles, powered by a multi-year AMD partnership promising cutting-edge graphics, AI-enhanced gameplay, and full backwards compatibility with your entire Xbox library—ensuring your classics stay alive. Rumors swirl that these consoles, possibly launching in 2027, might lean into a Windows-based PC-like experience, sparking debates about whether Xbox is morphing into a gaming PC powerhouse.

Meanwhile, Borderlands 4 hands-on previews are dropping jaws, with its chaotic looter-shooter vibes set to redefine the series. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition leaked ahead of its announcement, hinting at a VR future where Game Pass and cloud gaming collide for immersive adventures.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II gets an enhanced update on August 12, 2025, with new modes and achievements to deepen its haunting narrative. While also sneakily going across to the blue team... We're truly living in a future where Halo may even come next! How do you feel as an Xbox fan? 

The Xbox 360 lives on with a surprise 2025 update, keeping the retro flame burning. And in a move to surprise no one, the update puts ads on the dashboard. That's right - update your console from 2006 and get ads... Microsoft manages to Microsoft over everything lately.

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Dead of Alive 3 is getting a remake, or remaster.

And all around the world, people cheered! 

After Not-E3, the news always tends to slow down. So we just tend to talk about Lee playing football at McLean park in Napier. He's practically famous by now. But we all know that you're here for game news, so lets go over everything we've missed from the Summer Game Fest.

Now we're going over every game that got shown that's coming to Xbox and Xbox PC. Strap yourselves in, its going to be a long one... Also, Kyle thinks Dark Souls doesn't look good. Because whats better for exposure than controversial statements? Although saying Dark Souls doesn't look good is not exactly controversial. 

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