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IKEA and XBOX YXSTABY Collection: How the Collaboration Came Together | Official XBOX Podcast Oct 01, 2026

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In this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're bringing a bit more style and design to our lives, as we're sitting down with the teams behind the collaboration between XBOX and IKEA. We're checking out some of our favorite pieces of the collection including chairs, stools, ways to display your controllers, and so much more.

00:00 Introduction

00:41 YXSTABY Collection -Iinitial Thoughts

04:01 YXSTABY Gaming D-pad Cushion

05:43 YXSTABY Gaming Thumbstick Stool

08:46 YXSTABY Gaming Lounge Chair

11:15 YXSTABY Gaming D-pad Controller Platter

12:58 YXSTABY Gaming Controller Display Box

15:04 YXSTABY Collection - Final Thoughts

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Minecraft Dungeons II: The Sift, New Mechanics, Better Exploration, and More | Official XBOX Podcast Sep 26, 2026

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On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're joining the excitement and sitting down with the team behind Minecraft Dungeons II. We're finding out what's new, what's different, and what we can expect when we first step foot into Minecraft's newest dimension, the Sift.

00:31 How's the team feeling just days before launch?

01:08 What is Minecraft Dungeons II?

01:44 Making a sequel to Minecraft Dungeons

02:30 Minecraft community feedback

03:04 What's new in Minecraft Dungeons II?

03:48 Adding the jump feature

05:16 Making a connected world

06:28 Balancing the needs of original players and new ones

08:01 What's the story in Minecraft Dungeons II?

08:49 The Illager's Council

09:24 Quests

09:58 The Sift

11:34 First new dimension in 15 years

12:56 Multiplayer

14:25 Customizations

15:54 Gratitude for the team

17:28 Last thoughts

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Overwatch w/Devs: Doctrine, Grimsvötn, Reworks, and More | Official XBOX Podcast Sep 17, 2026

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On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're at BlizzCon and sitting down with the Overwatch team to talk all about Season 5's newest hero: Doctrine. We're also diving into the new map Grimsvötn, talking updates to Sombra and Roadhog, and so much more.00:49 Current state of Overwatch

01:37 What's coming to the next Spotlight?

02:31 How's Blizzcon been for you?

03:14 Who is Doctrine?

04:18 Doctrine's kit

06:01 Reworks to Sombra and Roadhog

07:52 New map reveal: Grimsvötn

09:16 Who is this mystery hero?

10:09 Voices of Overwatch

10:23 How are you feeling at Blizzcon?

11:47 What is Questwatch?

12:55 Rework to Sombra?

13:42 What's your favorite niche line?

14:55 Questwatch will benefit Make-A-Wish

15:17 Back to favorite niche lines

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Diablo Discussion w/Devs: Diablo V, Season of Hell's Legacy, and The Amazon | Official XBOX Podcast Sep 15, 2026

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On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're at BlizzCon and sitting down with the Diablo team to discuss the big announcements coming out of the event. From Diablo V to season 15 of Diablo IV and beyond, we're summoning all of the information we can just for you.

00:00 Blizzcon and Diablo V introduction

00:59 Diablo V Announcement

02:28 New era of Diablo

03:49 How do you craft a world where the heroes have lost?

06:19 Guiding principles for Diablo V

07:49 Diablo animated series on Netflix

08:40 Diablo IV introduction

09:23 Community reactions at Blizzcon

09:51 Diablo IV Season 15 - Season of Hell's Legacy

11:58 Splinters of Evil

13:02 Mephisto and Moophisto

13:43 New Class Announcement - The Amazon

16:17 What skill or ability are you most excited about?

16:51 Outro

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Fable: How Playground Games is Building Albion for a New Generation | Official XBOX Podcast Sep 09, 2026

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On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're still in Cologne, Germany, and this time, we're sitting down with Playground Games to discuss one of our most anticipated games: Fable. We're getting more details on the gameplay the team shared at Gamescom while diving into the combat, story, and world that players got to experience at the convention.

00:00 Introduction

02:06 Initial player reactions

03:11 Colin the Pig

03:37 Combat demo

05:23 Combat details

06:34 1 vs many

07:56 Combat strategy

09:06 Questing

10:51 Unique interior design

12:10 Buying a house

13:21 Additional questing

15:46 Player choices

17: 42 Final thoughts

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Gears of War: E-Day Campaign - Brotherhood and Hope in a Hopeless World | Official XBOX Podcast Sep 04, 2026

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On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're at gamescom and sitting down with the team behind Gears of War: E-Day! We're digging deep into the recently released story trailer, talking about the hope and brotherhood of E-Day's story, and getting our hands on a pair of custom controllers made for the game.

0:00 Show Open

0:30 Trailer Analysis

1:12 Vraahk

1:58 More Characters

2:54 The Tone

4:22 More Locusts

5:20 The City

6:28 Side Quests

8:00 More Abilities

10:28 Audio Design

10:48 New Controllers

13:20 Final Thoughts

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BlizzCon 2026 Preview: We're So Back! | Official XBOX Podcast Sep 02, 2026

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On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're back on the Blizzard campus to talk all things BlizzCon 2026! We're finding out what folks can expect whether they're in-person at the Anaheim Convention Center or watching online from the comforts of their own homes when BlizzCon returns on September 12th and 13th.

0:00 Show Open

0:49 March of the Murlocs

2:09 Return to In-Person

3:28 Heart of Blizzcon

4:29 Immersion

8:47 Livestream

10:33 Special Announcement

10:50 E-Sports

12:36 Things you shouldn't miss

14:33 Final Thoughts

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Persona 4 Revival with Kazuhisa Wada: Rebuilding a Classic for Today | Official XBOX Podcast Aug 27, 2026

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On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're so excited to have Kazuhisa Wada in studio to talk about Persona 4 Revival! Wada-san discusses the history of the legendary franchise while diving into how Revival reimagines the classic game with updated graphics, gameplay, and so much more.

0:00 Intro

0:39 Meet Kazuhisa Wada

0:53 Perspective for Past 30 Years

2:52 Elaborating on Poison Premise

4:42 New Visuals for Characters

7:54 New Visuals for World

9:40 Cinematic Elements

11:20 New Camera Controls

12:35 New Explorations

13:51 New Surprises

15:06 Wada-san's Excitement

16:24 Final Thoughts

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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy - A New Chapter with Action and… a Minotaur? | Official XBOX Podcast Aug 24, 2026

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On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're sitting down with the team behind the upcoming Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy to discuss the setting, the story, the combat, and how the team was able to design a game that fits wonderfully into the Plague Tale series but is presented in a whole new way.

0:00 Intro

1:04 Meet Sophia

2:57 Trailer Reveal Breakdown and Greek Mythology

5:40 New Combat Style in the Series

6:48 Combat Style Details

8:56 Risk and Reward in Combat, and the New Skill Tree

11:42 World Building and the Plague Tale style

13:26 Title Inspiration

14:40 Closing Thoughts

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How Halo Studios Evolved a Classic - Halo: Campaign Evolved | Official XBOX Podcast Jul 22, 2026

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On this episode of the Official XBOX Podcast, we're sitting down with the Halo team to talk all things Halo: Campaign Evolved. We're discussing the 25-year legacy of the iconic franchise, how the team upgraded and remade a classic for the modern era, what players can expect when they dive in, and we're getting an exclusive first look at a special 25th Anniversary armor set.

00:00 Introduction

1:06 Thought process behind remaking the classic campaign now 25 years later

2:17 Balancing being faithful to the classic while upgrading and updating it for modern technology

5:50 Gameplay Enhancements

9:32 New Missions

13:10 Let's talk co-op

16:58 Skulls and Campaign Remix

20:40 Premium Pre-order for Early Access

21:55 What’s the thing you’re personally most excited for players to experience when they jump into Halo: Campaign Evolved for the first time?

22:00 25th Anniversary armor

24:22 Outro

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