About this episode

Jez and Rand discuss the latest Xbox news, including the debut of GTA 6 on Netflix and the performance of Halo Campaign Evolved on PlayStation.

🦈 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

People in this episode

Hosts: Jez, Rand

Topics covered

• Xbox news
• GTA 6
• Halo Campaign Evolved
• Xbox features
• gaming industry
• cloud gaming
• Patreon support

Keywords

• GTA 6
• Halo Campaign Evolved
• Xbox Platinum achievements
• SurfShark
• gaming news
• cloud gaming
• Patreon

Sponsors

SurfShark

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PlayStation, Take-Two, id Software

Products: GTA 6, Halo Campaign Evolved, Xbox Platinum achievements

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