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Funny first. Factual second.™ Join us every week for a hilarious and entertaining dive into the world of Xbox. Whether you’re a gamer with a job, a gamer with kids, or just a gamer with too many hobbies, we’ve got you covered. Get your Xbox news fix in #NuNews, laugh along with our latest gaming adventures in #GameFace! or keep yourself regular with our Regular Show for your weekly dose of Xbox goodness. Our podcast, community, and movement aim to bring a positive and upbeat voice to all things Xbox. And to top it all off, The XboxCast is the longest-running Xbox podcast from Down Under! So, come for the laughs, stay for the games, and become a member of our amazing community. To find out more about the podcast, the hosts, the monthly events, and links to all our social media - visit The XboxCast’s Official Website @ https://www.thexboxcast.co.nz.
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Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
NuNews for the week of February 25th.
Since trying to become beer reviewers, we've had an overwhelming lack of feedback. Which clearly means everyone loves it and we shouldn't stop! This week we kick off talking about one of Kyle's favorites - Monteiths Sumer Ale. A sweeter beer that Lee tries very hard to say good things about...
In the news this week, we go over Lee's beloved game chart from our friends over at TrueAchievements.com, get super excited about Final Fantasty coming to Xbox in glorious 60FPS and speculate about Game Pass coming to the Switch. In fact, Game Pass looks like it could be coming to any internet connected device. Are you ready to play Skyrim on your smart fridge? Halo on your dishwasher? Cuphead on your phone? Actually, that would be a great fit...
For the new games this week, Kyle actually did some research! Can you believe it? Because we can't... From defending the universe in 8 Bit Invaders, to taking over the universe in Stellaris, we have the games you need to know about.
Kyle and Lee go over all this and more on this week's episode of Nu News!
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Simone: GymBean44 on Twitter and Xbox
Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
GAMEFACE!
Remember our "What Have We Been Playing?" section? Or our "Games Played This Week"? Or as Lee put it "So what have you been playing Kyle?"
No? Ok, never mind! Onwards.
Strap in for this episode, as the entire Xboxcast have managed to find themselves addicted (or at least playing excessively) Rocket League! From Kyle driving into Lee, to Lee swearing at Kyle, and Simone yelling at everyone, much fun was had and we even have proof on Mixer! Simone is still struggling to satisfy the aliens in Stardew Valley (I thought this was a farming game?), Kyle and Lee did their first Destiny Nightfall together - which is a cause for celebration, and Lee has even played the indie game of the year - Celeste. What did he think about it? You'll just have to listen to find out.
All this and more on this episode of GameFace!
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Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
Welcome to Nu News - a new series from The Xboxcast.
Nu News show cases all the Xbox news you need to know about for the week past. That covers the News part of Nu News, so whats this magical Nu? Thats for all the Nu games coming out (or have come out) for the week! And together we have Nu News!
This week we want to clothe ourselves in Xbox Onesies, we're sad about at least one game leaving Xbox Game Pass, but manage to console ourselves with a few new games coming to Xbox Game Pass! Final Fantasy IX has arrived on Xbox & Windows 10 and Crackdown 3 gives everyone a brand new bonus pack for free. Daddy Duck says "Quack! Quack!"
On the releases, we have a small game, you may have heard of - Anthem! Be sure to tune into a future episode of GameFace! to hear Lee talk all about it... Looks like this could very well be the new Destiny.
Kyle and Lee go over all this and more on this week's episode of Nu News!
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Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
Saturday Feb 16, 2019
Welcome to Nu News - a new series from The Xboxcast.
Nu News show cases all the Xbox news you need to know about for the week past. That covers the News part of Nu News, so whats this magical Nu? Thats for all the Nu games coming out (or have come out) for the week! And together we have Nu News!
This week, we step up our BOOM with the launch of Crackdown 3! Jump on JUMP FORCE, Exit the metro with Metro Exodus and see the dawn of a new Far Cry. And thats just on Friday! Its am massive week for game launches.
And now for the news... Apex Legends is the most played game. Period. We can all go home now. Its done. With 25 million players in the first week and being the most watched on Twitch, it looks like the sun might be setting on Fortnite... Old games are new again with Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate, Planetscape: Torment and other classic RPGs coming to Xbox. Activision earns a record profit and celebrates by firing close to 800 people.
We have also decided to be beer critics. For the reasons that we have. It might not be such a good idea...
Kyle and Lee go over all this and more on this week's episode of Nu News!
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Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
GAMEFACE!
A brand new, totally exciting, and did we mention new, series from The Xboxcast.
In this very special episode, we have all just come down from the hype of playing the Anthem public beta and share some thoughts on it.
Should you buy it? Why or why not? What did you dislike about Anthem? What did you really like about Anthem? We answer all these questions in this very special episode of GameFace!
So what are you waiting for? Get your GameFace on!
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Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
Welcome to Nu News - a new series from The Xboxcast.
Nu News show cases all the Xbox news you need to know about for the week past. That covers the News part of Nu News, so whats this magical Nu? Thats for all the Nu games coming out (or have come out) for the week! And together we have Nu News!
Inside Xbox happened and boy did it come with all the news! Microsoft Game Studios are now Xbox Game Studios and Kyle and Lee debate this change and what it could mean. Halo: Outpost Discovery is here to disappoint everyone not in the US, Crackdown 3 is looking amazing and Sea of Thieves is getting a super mega awesome update for its first birthday!
In some exciting news, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Batman: Return to Arkham are coming to GamePass! And that have everyone super excited. Mortal Kombat 11 is getting a new fighter and a brand new Special Edition Sport Red controller was shown off.
And thats just the news from Inside Xbox!
For some cool podcast news, we now have a Patreon! So please check that out.
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Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Sunday Feb 03, 2019
Sunday Feb 03, 2019
GAMEFACE!
A brand new, totally exciting, and did we mention new, series from The Xboxcast.
Remember our "What Have We Been Playing?" section? Or our "Games Played This Week"? Or as Lee put it "So what have you been playing Kyle?"
No? Ok, never mind! Onwards.
GameFace is all about the games we have been playing this week, including the now infamous Anthem VIP Demo. Since its our first GameFace of the year, we have a lot to cover - all the games of December and Janurary from Kyle, Lee and Simone.
Kyle got sucked into Mass Effect: Andromeda, Lee decided summer was a great time for not one, but two, football games and Simone has one of the best Final Fantasty XV stories we've ever heard. All this and more in this episode of GameFace!
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Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Season 3 - all that changes is everything!
Welcome to Nu News - a new series from The Xboxcast.
Nu News show cases all the Xbox news you need to know about for the week past. That covers the News part of Nu News, so whats this magical Nu? Thats for all the Nu games coming out (or have come out) for the week! And together we have Nu News!
In the news this week we have a lot to go through since we were off for a month or seven... Bungie and Activision broke up, Forza Horizon 4 races past 7 million players, Sea of Thieves is shrinking its game size and EA has managed to shoot itself in the foot by canceling Money Maker, I mean, Star Wars Open World. All this and more in this week's Nu News!
On the game releases, we have the fabled Kingdom Hearts 3 and a bunch of other ID@Xbox games. But Kingdom Hearts 3 is finally here guys! Can you believe it?
For those that are worried about the game stories, don't be. We still have a surprise or two for you this season. There is more to come from the Xboxcast, so be sure to follow us.
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Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
Tuesday Dec 18, 2018
Joining us today is Marc from Red Scar Publishing which is publishing a tabletop RPG and a board game called Devil's Run - Mad Max meets dice rolling. And he has even won an ENnie! We are in the presence of greatness.
We get hyped about The Outer Worlds, and other Game Awards announcements, before putting Marc on the spot and asking him all the odd and strange questions. From getting Marc to explain a lot about Devil's Run and why its set up to use a 2d20 system. But our questions don't end there!
With Marc being an old friend of Lee, we learn all about Murphs Peanut Church. Which, maybe we should have cut. But we didnt. So enjoy!
Mac joins us over Skype, so please excuse the echo - we're still getting used to these remote interview/conversation type things...
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Paul: HippoHQ on Twitter, Xbox, YouTube and Mixer