The XboxCast

#NuNews: If Pokémon was Wrestling

All the Xbox News from the last week.
We help you catch up on everything you've missed. And things you haven't. 
 
Lee is rebelling against society by not taking photos of his food. What even is this? How can you just get your food, and *not* take a photo? It boggles the mind.
 
Xbox will soon allow you to stream to your Discord servers! Straight from the Xbox! Is this the return of Mixer's Co-Streaming? Will you be using it? Are you looking for a Discord to join that will allow this new feature? Well, you're formally invited to jump into our Discord and stream away. 
 
Gamescom is coming up quickly and Xbox will have the biggest both ever! Thirty titles will be playable, showing that Xbox is super confident in their line up this year. We're huge fans of this confident Xbox. And with Starfield coming out soon, it didn't stop the concern trolling. If only the ones doing the trolling took a history lesson instead. 
Quake II Remastered has been unleased on the world and we're trying really hard to not play it! Since we're all in on Patron's Puzzling Picks. You'll just have to wait for our next #GameFace! episode to see if we managed to hold out. 
 
All this and more on this episode of #NuNews! 
 
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house... 
 
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Your hosts are:
 
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#GameFace! Horsing Around

Patrons Puzzling Picks is now live!
 
That's right folks, Patron's Puzzling Picks is now live, and we even have our first completion from the event. Lee was so excited with his Horse Game that he spent all weekend playing it. How does it stack up next to Diablo? How did he win the Horse Cup Award? Did he make lifelong friends in Horse Valley? So many questions! And only Lee has the answers. Along with his Twitch stream... 
 
Kyle has landed on Resident Evil 2 and think you should all play it. It's got just the right mix of old school PS2 game play bought into a modern light. It does everything right. You honestly have no excuse now. Unless of course you're taking part in the event too. In which case, you need to focus on your own game. Get that finished. Then play Resident Evil 2. You gaming life will thank you. 
 
And all three of the cast jumped into Exoprimal. And do we have some thoughts! How can shooting hordes of dinosaurs be this bad? And how do you release a game in this state? In fact, this game is so bad, even one of our viewers of the live stream gets into a massive rant about this game. We are starting to think our Patrons are trolling us. 
 
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house... 
 
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Your hosts are:
 
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#NuNews: It’s Good If You Use It

You didn't know you needed this news. 
Just like that bacon and egg pie you're currently craving... 
 
We race into pole position with the release of F1 Manager 2023, and that seems to be the only good game coming out this week. Nothing is of note, so Lee struggles to stay awake. Can Kyle's puns keep him awake? 
 
This week is controller news heavy - from new controllers from Xbox to new custom controllers where you can add a wheel, to even replacement parts of your Elite controller. Looks like we need to take control of the news! 
Final Fantasy XIV is coming to Xbox! And Square Enix has committed to more games on Xbox too. If you're a Square fan, then this is your birthday. Phil has delivered on his promise of Japanese games on Xbox and its paying off! Are you excited? Kyle is excited. Even Lee is slightly excited. Its time to get hyped! 
 
In some sad news, the Xbox Console Companion app is being retired. And there's no replacement on PC if you want to see anything of the social side of Xbox. If you're a PC gamer, you should be filling out all the feedback to let Microsoft know what a stupid idea this really is. 
 
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house... 
 
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Your hosts are:
 
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#GameFace! They Can’t Nerf This Build

We've become to powerful!
They cannot nerf us. 
 
Kyle goes on a tirade against Adobe and their so-called photo organisation tools. Or lack thereof. Causing him to lose most of his photo backup. This has nothing to do with games, but since you're listening, we are just going to assume you care about our lives now. 
 
Patrons Puzzling Picks is about to kick off, so we recap what that means for us and for the community. What games will we be playing? Will Lee be playing a horse game? Is Kyle forced to play The Evil Within? And why are the Patron's so kind to Simone? We suspect theres some favourtism going on here... We're onto you! 
 
Lee surpirses no one with his obscession with Diablo IV, Kyle is in a Gears mood, and Simone has played more than all of them. Get rady for all out gaming advetures in this week's episode of #GameFace! 
 
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house... 
 
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Your hosts are:
 
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#NuNews: Write the Headlines You Want to See

Lee keeps running out of news. 
It's clearly time to start making stuff up. 
 
After much struggling, we find some news for you. Because we're kind like that. And because you deserve it. Now it's up to you to share the podcast with your friends and family...
 
Xbox allows mapping keyboard keys to controller buttons. Is this because World of Warcraft is coming to consoles? It would be a very good test to see if controller support works for these PC exclusive games.  Ubisoft has canceled the Fenyx Rising sequel. One of the games that everyone praises Ubisoft for. And they cancel it. Is this on purpose? Is Ubisoft trying to be bought by being so bad? Add to this that Ubisoft are deleting Ubi-Accounts. It's been a bad a week for Ubisoft fans. 
 
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house... 
 
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For previous episodes, all our socials, community events, and more, visit
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Your hosts are:
 
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#GameFace! Canoodling In the Library

Next month our gaming future is in your hands.
Who's chosen to be cruel, and who's chosen to be kind? 
 
In August, we're doing Patron's Puzzling Picks - leaving our gaming future up to our Patreons. Is this a good idea or a great idea? And to make sure we don't suffer alone, we're getting the Patrons to choose games for their fellow Patrons! It's Christmas! In August? No one ever said we're great with timings.
 
Simone has done it! She has played more games in one week than Lee did. We really are in a weird timeline... Saving the world in Fenyx Rising, racing through the streets in Need for Speed Unbound and spying on nuns canoodling in the library in Pentiment - Simone has crossed every genre. 
 
Kyle is getting excited about factory building games. Wanna build a factory? It has to be a factory! Dyson Sphere Factory is on Game Pass PC and it's highly recomemended you play it. If factory building is your thing. And it's not really Lee's thing as he is stuck in Diablo. He may have a problem. 
 
Don't forget that we're doing a massive YouTube push, and we need your help. Go to our YouTube channel, watch the podcast on there, subscribe, like share and just be that annoying person who tells the world about us. You sharing the podcast is how we grow. So if you enjoyed this episode, please share it on all your social media and tag us! We're everywhere. Even in your house... 
 
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For previous episodes, all our socials, community events, and more, visit
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Your hosts are:
 
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#NuNews: Me, Me, Lee

It's the Lee and Paul show. 
And Paul is kind enough to let Lee be the boss. 
 
This week, it's a deluge of news as suddenly everyone covering the Activision Blizzard deal now must find other news stories to cover. Lee yet again finds all the most important news stories just for you. Including our beloved True Achievement's Game Play Charts. 
 
Xbox Game Pass Family & Friends Plan has come to an end. Was the trial unsuccessful or did too many people take advantage of it? Microsoft is sure to be tight lipped about the program until we see it launch world wide. 
 
And have you tried to pick up an Xbox Series X yet? Chances are you 'll find they have been selling out. Why, you ask. Well Microsoft has fixed the old Call of Duty multiplayer servers, which means Xbox is the only place to enjoy all the old COD titles. Sony has also agreed to keep COD on PlayStation, but this is only for COD. It looks like other Activision Blizzard games are about to become Xbox Exclusive! 
 
And Phil Spencer has worked his magic in the background by bringing the Antstream Arcade collection to Xbox. Whatever your thoughts on the man is, he sure is sticking by his word of keeping gaming preservation alive. 
 
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Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#NuNews: Happy Activision Blizzard Day

The FTC has been defeated. The CMA has just about conceded. 
Xbox is about to close on (finally) buying Activision Blizzard! It has been a long 18 months...
 
Paul joins us again for #NuNews from a freezing cold Christchurch. And Kyle has the best life advice for him! 
 
Powerwash Simulator takes us into the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Which is a very hard turn from the colourful world of SpongeBob. But hey, even Space Marines need clean armour. Grand Theft Auto is now back on Game Pass and it's the new shinny Xbox Series X version too. 4K60, ray tracing and all the deliciousness that comes with it. Time to jump back in maybe? 
 
Xbox is clamping down on the Xbox Live to Game Pass conversion, and Kyle is part of the casualties... Three years of Xbox live now gets you just over 2 years of Game Pass Ultimate. It's still better than a kick in the pants, but it's sad to see it go. 
 
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel. We need a small nation of subscribers before YouTube takes us seriously. And we very much want to be taken seriously. I am sure you agree... 
 
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Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#GameFace! A Big Announcement

#PatronsPuzzlingPicks is coming up quickly.
And it's going to be the last event for Simone and Kyle for some time... 
 
All your questions about #PatronsPuzzlingPicks are answered in this episode. If you have questions we haven't answered, then you need to get into our Discord. Or bug Simone. Or tweet at us. Basically, if you want to take part and don't know how, then it's up to you to do something. We've done all we can! 
 
Have you played Star Wars: The Force Unleashed? Have you ever wanted to rant about it? Like just a deep seated rage that you haven't yet addressed? Well Simone is here to save the day. She has ranted enough for everyone. 
 
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel. We need a small nation of subscribers before YouTube takes us seriously. And we very much want to be taken seriously. I am sure you agree... 
 
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Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#NuNews: Organic DevOps

It's that time of the year when there is just no news.
So, here's two hours of us babbling. (Which is no different to every week). 
 
Annapurna had their very own showcase and there are even more games to add to your backlog. And the best thing about this? Most of these games are coming to Game Pass Day one! Time to get hyped for the best deal in gaming. Which one are you most excited for? 
 
We get excited about all the stats for Kick.com! Can you believe this streaming platform has come in and started eating Twitch's lunch? Oh, and on an unrelated note, we stream the podcast every week on Kick! You can even follow us there. Because we're cool like that. Now go over and follow us. (But also please continue to watch us on YouTube!)
 
Of course there's new drama in the Activision Blizzard saga. Jim Ryan has demanded that Xbox give all its games to Playstation. And if they don't he will sulk. We may be being funny, but it's really not far from the truth. And then Phil claps back in the best way possible... We're starting to enjoy the new aggressive Xbox! 
 
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel. We need a small nation of subscribers before YouTube takes us seriously. And we very much want to be taken seriously. I am sure you agree... 
 
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Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#GameFace! Zoom Zoom Zoom Zoom

We're zooming here, we're zooming there.
We're zooming everywhere! 
 
Simone and Kyle recount their trip to Vietnam and confuse Lee about coffee. Apparently, there is a monkey that eats a coffee bean and then you drink its poop. And it's quite expensive. But if you are a coffee drinker, this is peak coffee. And have you heard of Egg Coffee? Because Kyle is now a fan. 
 
#BackToYourBacklog has now wrapped up with an excellent turnout from the community. So many of you listeners got into the spirit and really went to town with this event. And we couldn't be prouder. You guys are amazing and we're blowing away by every one of you. Thanks for making these events really special. Now are you ready for #PatronsPuzzlingPicks? 
 
Kyle is super excited abut Hi-Fi Rush. So many colours! Lee is still stuck in Diablo, and Simone really want to talk about Immortality with someone. Can you say Spoilercast episode? Because we can. Even if we can't schedule it... 
 
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel. We need a small nation of subscribers before YouTube takes us seriously. And we very much want to be taken seriously. I am sure you agree... 
 
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Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon. 
 
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Your hosts are:
 
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter 

#NuNews: Patrons’ Puzzling Picks

We're getting ready for the next XboxCast Community Event.
And you're invited!* 
 
*Must be a patron. Why not sign up now? It's only $1! In fact, check out all the ways you can support us right over 🤩here!
 
The next event is called Patron's Puzzling Picks and not only do our patrons decided what game we're playing for August, but we're including a special Secret Santa for all our Patrons too! Have you ever wanted to make Gary play Hi-Fi Rush? Or maybe you want to see what game your Secret Santa picks out for you? Now's your chance to get in on the fun! All Patron's are eligible and you can sign up on our Discord. Don't use Discord? Just tweet at us! Or DM Simone. If you have any questions - feel free to ask away. You can ask in our live stream chat, Discord, Twitter, smoke signal or intergalactic radio signal sent in the 1970s. The choice is yours. Of course we can only receive some due to our current technology, so please keep that in mind. 
 
In this episode of NuNews, Lee catches Kyle up with all the news from the showcase. And what a showcase it was! From finally seeing Fable, to the deep dive into Starfield, there was so much to cover. So we do! You're welcome. 
 
Lee has tried hard to make sure that we don't turn into The DiabloCast, so he's limited himself to only 4 stories. Good on ya Lee! And if you're waiting for a Barbie Pink Xbox, well you're dreams have just come true. And it comes with special collector edition controllers too. So much pink! It's everywhere. 
 
And what would a modern Xbox Podcast be without some indepth Activision Blizzard news? Because we're nerds and we like it. And its been amazing to follow. At least for us. Feel free to skip it. But it will cost you a $1! 
 
Please remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel. We need a small nation of subscribers before YouTube takes us seriously. And we very much want to be taken seriously. I am sure you agree... 
 
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For everything about the podcast, check out our ⭐ official website ⭐! 
Follow us on Twitter, find all our links on LinkTree and support us on Patreon. 
 
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Your hosts are:
 
Kyle: XarCrius on Xbox and Twitter
Lee: Leehoward on Xbox and Twitter 
Simone: GymBeanNZ on Xbox and Twitter