The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast
by Rand & Jez
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Estimated from 30 chart positions in 30 markets.
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- 🇦🇺AU · Video Games#18300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Video Games#8130K to 100K
- 🇬🇧GB · Video Games#1175K to 30K
- 🇨🇦CA · Video Games#1535K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Video Games#15100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
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162K to 540K🎙 Daily cadence·417 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
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539K to 1.8M🇦🇺56%🇮🇳17%🇺🇸6%+27 more - Active Followers
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162K to 540K
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420: Xbox disc-to-digital, Fable 'drama,' Witcher 3 Remastered, GTA 6 reactions, all things Gamescom
Aug 30, 2026
4h 02m 00s
419: GTA 6 MASSIVE leaks, Xbox Helix + PS6 sales trouble, PlayStation live service implosion
Aug 22, 2026
3h 59m 10s
418: Elder Scrolls 6 Sentinel Xbox exclusive, Activision making Halo, Wolverine rage and anger
Aug 18, 2026
3h 34m 51s
XB2+1 (Ep. 40) Talking Xbox with SCARCELY RELEVANT
Aug 11, 2026
1h 48m 20s
417: GTA 6 debuts on Netflix, Halo Campaign Evolved flops on PS5, Xbox Platinum achievements?!
Aug 8, 2026
3h 26m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 8/30/26 | 420: Xbox disc-to-digital, Fable 'drama,' Witcher 3 Remastered, GTA 6 reactions, all things Gamescom | 🦈 SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 Hey gang! Rand and Jez are back again with this week's Xbox Two show. This week, we'll be talking all things Gamescom, Witcher 3 impresses, various new gameplay trailers, GTA 6's first gameplay deep dive, Fable reactions, Xbox's disc-to-digital program, Asha's interview with the BBC, and muchy much more. 💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper! TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, Ori 3 rumors, Gamescom expectations, GTA 6 trailer reactions. 00:40:00: Gears: E-Day campaign preview, Xbox disc-to-digital announcement.01:30:00: Xbox pitching to Hollywood, gaming books and media. Xbox Series X25 scalper situation. 01:55:00: Blizzard and CD Projekt RED partner up, Plague Tale Resonance, Star Wars Zero Company gameplay impressions. 02:20:00: Fable combat drama, Xbox Helix and Elder Scrolls 6 exclusivity. Gamescom reactions, backlogpocalypse. 03:00:00: Witcher 3 Remastered, CD Projekt RED the GOAT? Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 4h 02m 00s | ||||||
| 8/22/26 | 419: GTA 6 MASSIVE leaks, Xbox Helix + PS6 sales trouble, PlayStation live service implosion | 🦈 GET: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 #ad Hey gang, Rand and Jez are back with another week of Xbox Two hotness. This week we talk GTA 6 leaks, Xbox Helix and PS6 sales forecasts being troubled, PlayStation's live service implosion, and much more. 💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper!💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, it's review season baby, Gears E-Day and upcoming games.00:18:00: Nostalgia, retro DLC a new trend? Marcus Lehto comments on Halo's future.01:06:00: Xbox ditches Circana, Xbox Helix / PS6 console prices.01:21:00: GTA 6 gameplay leaks, dev fallout.01:56:00: Microsoft's AI investments, id Software layoffs, Roblox lawsuit, Bioware vs. EA.02:25:00: PlayStation live service failure, classic CoD issues. 02:55:00: Patreon Q&A, Xbox 25th anniversary events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 3h 59m 10s | ||||||
| 8/18/26 |  418: Elder Scrolls 6 Sentinel Xbox exclusive, Activision making Halo, Wolverine rage and anger | 🦈 SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 The Xbox Two Podcast is back and this week, Rand and Jez will be talking about Asha playing Elder Scrolls 6 and teasing the title of the game which caused the exclusivity debate to bring anew, rumors suggest that maybe Activision might make a Halo game, Wolverine PS5 previews are met with rage and anger, and so much more! 💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper! 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Mortal Shell 2 impressions, Gamescom hints? 00:20:00: Xbox Elite Controller leaks, Gears controller. Wolverine backlash. 01:10:00: BlizzCon and StarCraft shooter hype. Xbox next-gen devices rumor. Activision to take over Halo?01:48:00: Kingdom Hearts on Xbox, Xbox and McDonald's, Elder Scrolls 6 speculation. 02:35:00: Roblox is cooked, Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 3h 34m 51s | ||||||
| 8/11/26 |  XB2+1 (Ep. 40) Talking Xbox with SCARCELY RELEVANT | 🦈 SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 Time for a bonus episode! Last week we spoke to SCARCELY RELEVANT who has remained one of our biggest supporters. Scarcely is now streaming too on YouTube, and has vast industry contacts and insights from working adjacent to the video game industry. We talked on the state of Xbox, our favorite upcoming games, and much more! 💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | 50% OFF💚 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 48m 20s | ||||||
| 8/8/26 |  417: GTA 6 debuts on Netflix, Halo Campaign Evolved flops on PS5, Xbox Platinum achievements?! | 🦈 SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 Jez and Rand get into another weekly discussion of Xbox news! This week, we talk GTA 6's debut on ... Netflix?! Was Halo Campaign Evolved on PlayStation even worth it?! Xbox is getting a ton of new features, including PLATINUM achievements, and much more. 💚(50% OFF) SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2💚 TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00: Intro, Gears vs. Halo as Xbox's top IP, Matt Booty's studio management, Mortal Shell 2 impressions.00:40:00: Media, rage bait, and Xbox perception, Back compat on PC, Project Helix "leaks."01:20:00: Xbox avatars, MTX, EA acquisition, Bioware's future. Xbox "platinum" achievement.01:50:00: Physical vs. Digital debate, Take-Two CEO comments. Cloud gaming vs. reality.02:10:00: id Software layoffs, GTA 6 exclusive Netflix reveal?02:45:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 3h 26m 09s | ||||||
| 8/1/26 |  416: Xbox Helix "changes," Fable vs. God of War Laufey, Gears: E-Day multiplayer previews | 🦈 SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 This week, we're talking Xbox Helix and Microsoft's gaming financials, Fable vs. God of War Laufey, Gears: E-Day's multiplayer previews, and much more. Will Xbox ditch Steam? Will Satya give Asha enough time to save Xbox?! Let's talk about it. 💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99 (50% OFF): Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper!💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, most anticipated games, hitting the backlog, recent games. 00:20:00: Xbox Helix vs. Steam. 00:55:00: Gears of War: E-Day impressions, Xbox financials, and future strategy. 01:35:00: Xbox Game Studios strategy, future of Fallout, future of Halo. 01:50:00: Digital rights, Xbox Live outages, future of Xbox Ally and handhelds. 02:20:00: Fable vs. God of War, Paramount acquires Warner Bros. 02:42:00: Patreon Q&A, Xbox at Gamescom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 3h 37m 18s | ||||||
| 7/28/26 |  XB2+1 (Ep. 39) Talking Xbox with ZALKER GAMING | 🦈 Get Surfshark 86% OFF! http://www.surfshark.com/XB2 | 100% log free VPN for $2 per month! #ad AIRED FIRST ON JULY 21, 2026, ON http://patreon.com/XB2 !! 🙏 THE THIRTEEN NINTEENTHS XB2+1 IS HERE. HANGING OUT WITH THE INTREPID ZALKER GAMING of YouTube! We'll talk Xboxxy things, Xbox exclusives, the tech industrypocalypse, what Xbox needs to do to SURVIVE, and much more. FOLLOW ZALKER on X: http://twitter.com/ZALKER87 and on YOUTUBE: @ZalkerGaming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 32m 15s | ||||||
| 7/25/26 | 415: Xbox back compat returns, Halo Campaign Evolved reviews, Xbox gaming "free" with ads | 🦈 SPONSOR: http://SURFSHARK.com/XB2 | SurfShark VPN! Get 86% OFF a two year plan, working out to just $2 a month! 🦈 Jez and Rand gear up for ep. 415 of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox Cloud Gaming + ads new "free" tier, we discuss Halo Campaign Evolved's success (or lack thereof) and get into the latest Xbox back compat news. Also, Jez reads ... a BOOK?! 💚SUPPORT US on PATREON from $1.99: Extra shows, ad-free, Q&A section weekly, and MORE! http://patreon.com/XB2 | Now cheaper! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Jez has buyer's remorse, and reads a book?! 00:18:00: Tomb Raider delayed, Ghost Recon Wildlands leaked, PS5 disc controversy continues. Xbox tax and the state of game journalism. 00:55:00: LG monitors injecting ads into Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming vs. ads. Halo reviews influenced by Xbox hate? 01:20:00: Halo Campaign Evolved thoughts, Xbox back compat on PC. 02:00:00: Circana shows Xbox hardware sales jump, Game Pass vs. Xbox studios, Matt Booty vs. Xbox exclusives. 02:30:00: Patreon Q&A topics and superchats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 3h 33m 04s | ||||||
| 7/18/26 | Xbox gaming newsBethesda news+5 | Todd Howard | BethesdaObsidian+3 | — | XboxBethesda+8 | SurfShark VPNCODE | 3h 12m 31s | ||
| 7/11/26 | Xbox resetMicrosoft layoffs+3 | — | SurfShark VPNMicrosoft+3 | — | XboxMicrosoft+5 | SurfSharkXB2 | 3h 19m 15s | ||
| 7/4/26 | PlayStationXbox+4 | — | SonyXbox+6 | — | PlayStationXbox+7 | SurfSharkXB2 | 3h 45m 32s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Xbox price hikesGTA 6 marketing+3 | — | Steam MachineGTA 6+1 | — | XboxGTA 6+5 | SurfSharkXB2 | 2h 50m 01s | ||
| 6/19/26 | Xbox Showcase aftermathexclusive games+4 | — | Game PassBungie+4 | — | Xboxexclusive games+6 | — | 3h 03m 48s | ||
| 6/13/26 | Xbox business healthGame Pass revenue+5 | — | XboxGame Pass+1 | Chicago | XboxGame Pass+6 | SurfSharkXB2 | 2h 44m 26s | ||
| 6/2/26 | Xboxgaming+4 | JON CLARKE | XboxEraDayOne | — | XboxDayOne+5 | SurfsharkXB2 | 2h 52m 38s | ||
| 5/30/26 | Xbox Showcase predictionsFable delay+4 | — | Fable007: First Light+2 | — | XboxFable+6 | SurfsharkCODE | 3h 47m 04s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Xbox exclusivesForza Horizon 6+5 | — | Forza Horizon 6Xbox+6 | — | XboxForza Horizon 6+7 | SURFSHARK VPNCODE | 4h 04m 22s | ||
| 5/19/26 | Xbox futuregaming industry+3 | MILES DOMPIER | PATREONIllfonic | — | Xboxgaming+5 | SurfsharkXB2 | 2h 10m 11s | ||
| 5/16/26 | Xbox newsgaming leaks+4 | — | Xbox Elite ControllerSubnautica 2+11 | — | XboxElite Controller+6 | Surfshark80% OFF | 1h 45m 55s | ||
| 5/9/26 | Xbox leadership changesPlayStation financials+3 | — | XboxPlayStation+3 | — | XboxPlayStation+5 | Surfshark80% OFF | 1h 37m 36s | ||
| 5/2/26 | Xbox newsfinancials+5 | — | Game PassPragmata+9 | — | XboxPlayStation+8 | SurfsharkCODE | 3h 29m 46s | ||
| 4/25/26 | Xbox exclusivesXbox Game Pass+4 | — | Xbox Game PassCall of Duty+1 | — | XboxGame Pass+6 | SurfsharkCODE | 3h 49m 27s | ||
| 4/23/26 | State of Decay 3Xbox+3 | Sunny Games | PATREONState of Decay 3 | Xbox | State of Decay 3Xbox+4 | SurfsharkXB2 | 56m 40s | ||
| 4/22/26 | Xbox Game Passprice cut+3 | — | — | — | Xbox Game Passprice cut+3 | Surfshark80% OFF | 1h 59m 36s | ||
| 4/18/26 | Xbox newsgaming+3 | — | PatreonMetro 2039 | — | Xboxgaming news+5 | SurfsharkXB2 | 2h 02m 00s | ||
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Chart history for The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast
Peaked at #15 in India, currently #15 in India.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Australia | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| GR | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| KE | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| PE | — | #36 | #36 | — |
| PT | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| PL | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| Ireland | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| SG | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| South Africa | — | #68 | #68 | — |
| SA | — | #80 | #80 | — |
| United States | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| AR | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| India | — | #89 | #89 | — |
| HK | — | #91 | #91 | — |
| PH | — | #91 | #91 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #95 | #95 | — |
| TR | — | #96 | #96 | — |
| GR | — | #98 | #98 | — |
| PT | — | #105 | #105 | — |
Chart Positions
35 placements across 30 markets.
Chart Positions
35 placements across 30 markets.