The XB2 — An Xbox and Gaming Podcast

Not only do they cover the most relevant topics but there’s really a strategic bent to it, giving you insider institutional knowledge regarding how Microsoft and Xbox brass tend to think and act in this wildly lucrative but at times volatile business. Not only that they’ll discuss what games they’re playing or what’s good, what’s coming out. It really gives a unique view into the business of Xbox gaming and the love of gaming overall. Was looking for a podcast just like this and listened to a few before thing this one and have been listening faithfully ever since. Pass the Mayo!

Jez, a European who lives with his girlfriends parents, and Rand, a semi-active YouTuber who may or may not live in his parents’ basement, join forces to lick Microsoft juice off of each others faces. Jez will wax poetically one moment about the perils of capitalism, while defending Microsoft’s business practices in the next. Rand from Chicagoland tries to play the straight man, but criticism of his love of walking simulators such as Hellblade 2 and his excitement for games with “recasting” such as Alan Wake 2 often vexes him. Either way, don’t touch their no no squares by suggesting that Microsoft is moving towards becoming a multi-platform publisher and away from being an exclusive video game platform.

This show continues to blow me away. Not only is it the best Xbox podcast but is quickly becoming if not has already become the best gaming podcast out there. Rand and Jez are such humble individuals and they continue to hit new heights with interviewing industry veterans and having such respect for all gamers and developers. This show is such an amazing listen each week and I recommend adding it to your weekly listen.

This is the best podcast available for sure. Jez and Rand have the best amd most balanced discussion about gaming. I had to unsubsidize from Mr boomsticks channel since the toxic, one sided anti Playstation discussion became a bit trite and one-note after a while. If you're not interested in cheerleading Xbox while sideswiping Playstation, that place will wear you down quickly. At any rate, good luck with your new PC Rand and I look forward to placing a face with voice once you get your Webcam all set up hahaha. Good luck and godspeed to both of you and I look forward to hearing you guys for many more years to come. God bless K. Lee GameFan