XNC - Xbox News Cast Podcast

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Xbox Tax is REAL! PS6 is in Trouble vs Xbox Helix | Halo Campaign Evolved Review Xbox News Cast 264 Jul 28, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy to discuss Xbox Tax is REAL! PS6 is in Trouble vs Xbox Helix | Halo Campaign Evolved Review Xbox News Cast 264Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:06:00 Halo Campaign Evolved REVIEW0:33:00 Xbox & PSN DOWN!0:54:00 Men’s Health1:10:00 Playstation Blackout1:20:00 Fable is over Budget1:30:00 Xbox Helix vs PS6 RAM2:02:00 2026 Games LineupTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

Xbox Ends First Party on Game Pass? Bethesda Fallout & Elder Scrolls Reveals Xbox News Cast 263 Jul 21, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy to discuss Xbox Ends First Party on Game Pass? Bethesda Fallout & Elder Scrolls Reveals Xbox News Cast 263Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:07:00 YouTube Algorithm0:11:00 Playing0:24:00 Xbox Tax is REAL0:45:00 Xbox Physical Solution1:10:00 Remove Xbox Game Pass First Party1:35:00 Obsidians Fallout in Creation Engine1:50:00 Bethesda Fallout GamesTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

MORE Xbox Exclusives Confirmed! Fallout 5 Elder Scrolls VI & Disc-to-Digital Xbox News Cast 262 Jul 14, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy to discuss MORE Xbox Exclusives Confirmed! Fallout 5 Elder Scrolls VI & Disc-to-Digital Xbox News Cast 262Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:07:00 Assassin’s Creed Franchise0:13:00 Call of Duty Exclusive to PS50:42:00 Playstation vs Xbox Digital0:49:00 Xbox Disc-to-digital1:10:00 Obsidian Calls Out Media1:20:00 How to fix the Studios1:30:00 Fallout 5 & Todd Leaves Bethesda?1:45:00 Fallout spin-offs from Xbox1:48:00 Elder Scrolls VI2:03:00 Special MessageTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

XBOX 3,200 Layoffs! Studio NO MAJOR Closures & Game Cancelations Quake Returns Xbox News Cast 261 Jul 07, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy https://youtube.com/@THEMAGG?si=W3jrfKl250yHRKRM SPONSOR: https://4xpgaming.com/XNCgiveaway/ 4XP Gaming Energy Drink to discuss XBOX 3,200 Layoffs! Studio NO MAJOR Closures & Game Cancelations Quake Returns Xbox News Cast 2610:00:00 Start0:07:00 Playing 0:13:00 Obsidian & Fallout 50:17:00 Asha Sharma Changes0:22:00 Xbox Game Pass Cut?0:28:00 Xbox Indie Games0:40:00 Thousands Laid Off at Xbox0:52:00 DoubleFine leaves Xbox0:57:00 Undead Labs & State of Decay 31:03:00 Who is to blame?1:10:00 Compulsion Games Independent1:24:00 Moneyhatting at Xbox1:28:00 Retro Gaming Memories1:33:00 Physical Games are Dead1:41:00 Project Helix Disc Drive2:12:00 Disc to Digital2:15:00 Bethesda’s Future2:19:00 Wolfenstein III2:25:00 Marvel BladeJoin the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwoodTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

Could this be the END of Xbox Game Pass? Xbox Hardware Update | Studio Closures Xbox News Cast 260 Jun 30, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy https://youtube.com/@THEMAGG?si=W3jrfKl250yHRKRM SPONSOR: https://4xpgaming.com/XNCgiveaway/ 4XP Gaming Energy DrinkCould this be the END of Xbox Game Pass? Xbox Hardware Update | Studio Closures Xbox News Cast 260Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:02:00 Old School Video Production0:09:00 Playing0:16:00 GTA VI 60fps?0:28:00 Gaming Landscape Changed0:52:00 Game Pass Deals Frozen1:27:00 Undead Labs Shut Down?1:45:00 Xbox Getting out of Hardware2:05:00 Xbox Easy Wins - Reset - ???Topics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

Xbox Project Helix DESTROYED Steam Machine Prices Next Gen DELAYED Consoles Xbox News Cast 259 Jun 23, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy to discuss Xbox Project Helix DESTROYED Steam Machine Prices Next Gen DELAYED Consoles Xbox News Cast 259Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:05:00 Playing0:15:00 Steam Machine is a rip-off0:42:00 Delay Next Gen? NO!0:58:00 Cross Gen and Optimization1:05:00 Xbox All-Access Plan1:30:00 Next Gen Prices1:45:00 Steam Machine Issues2:00:00 Marvel Blade is looking GREAT2:05:00 OD Kojima Leaks2:09:00 Grand Theft Auto VI MarketingTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

FIRED! XBOX Layoffs & Studio Closures | Asha Sharma Compulsion & Rare Studios Xbox News Cast 258 Jun 16, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy https://youtube.com/@THEMAGG?si=W3jrfKl250yHRKRM with special guest @dontejmoody & @ThatBlueNumber SPONSOR: https://4xpgaming.com/XNCgiveaway/ 4XP Gaming Energy DrinkXNC 258: FIRED! XBOX Layoffs & Studio Closures | Asha Sharma Compulsion & Rare Studios Xbox News Cast 2580:00:00 Start0:08:00 Elder Scrolls & Fallout Coming Soon!0:14:00 Microsoft Spinning off Xbox0:25:00 Layoffs will be a Bloodbath0:36:00 Why do Games take so long?0:52:00 Arkane Lyon could Close?1:00:00 Can Xbox survive without Microsoft Money?1:08:00 Senua & Ninja Theory Canceled?1:32:00 Does Game Pass hurt Studios?1:45:00 The AAA Industry is dead1:54:00 Game Pass Impact2:15:00 Inside Memo from Xbox Leadership2:22:00 Xbox Project Helix Update2:30:00 Xbox Leadership Fired2:38:00 Last wordsJoin the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwoodTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

Asha Sharma talks Project Helix & Major Layoffs & Game Pass Changes Game Showcase Xbox News Cast 257 Jun 11, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @kingdavidotw to discuss Asha Sharma talks Project Helix & Major Layoffs & Game Pass Changes Game Showcase Xbox News Cast 257Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:02:00 Summer Games Fest0:14:00 Xbox Games Showcase Review0:26:00 Fable Behind the Scenes0:30:00 Asha Sharma Troubles Ahead0:38:00 Studio Closures0:52:00 Console Price Hike or Cut?1:08:00 Xbox will Moneyhat Games1:20:00 Console Exclusives2:10:00 MAGG & FanFest2:30:00 Photos from the Event2:50:00 Best Game Reveals3:00:00 Gamespot Rant3:20:00 Asha is leading not Satya3:30:00 Fable Glow-up3:40:00 Will Xbox pull First Party from Game Pass3:50:00 Game Pass Changes4:00:00 Asha and a Price CutTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

[4K] Xbox Games Showcase 2026 | Gears of War: E-Day Direct Leaks & Rumors Reveals Xbox News Cast 256 Jun 02, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy https://youtube.com/@THEMAGG?si=W3jrfKl250yHRKRM SPONSOR: https://4xpgaming.com/XNCgiveaway/ 4XP Gaming Energy DrinkTonight we discuss: [4K] Xbox Games Showcase 2026 | Gears of War: E-Day Direct Leaks & Rumors Reveals Xbox News Cast 2560:00:00 Start0:12:00 Playing Lego Batman & 0070:21:00 Call of Duty MW40:35:00 Fable Delayed0:50:00 Xbox Logo Wars1:15:00 Xbox Exclusives Gamble1:38:00 Steam vs Xbox1:45:00 Playstation vs Xbox Logos2:03:00 Playstation State of Play2:08:00 Maverick Game Reveal2:13:00 Summer Games Fest2:18:00 Xbox Game Showcase Reveals2:30:00 Xbox Showcase Rumors2:45:00 Xbox Needs to Change the LogosJoin the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwoodTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

Devs want OUT Xbox Game Pass? Xbox Leaving Steam? Gears E-day Exclusive Deal Xbox News Cast 255 May 26, 2026

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Join XNC Podcast with Hosts @colteastwood & @Middleagegamegy to discuss Devs want OUT Xbox Game Pass? Xbox Leaving Steam? Gears E-day Exclusive Deal Xbox News Cast 255Join the channel to early access: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGYHo1qVIeGq3ZLnSDaEcg/joinMerchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/colteastwood-merchFollow: https://twitter.com/ColteastwoodAdd me on Xbox Live: ColteastwoodPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/colteastwood0:00:00 Start0:04:00 Forza Horizon 6 Million0:10:00 Lego Batman Legacy of Arkham0:26:00 Playstation Security Issue0:34:00 Xbox pulls from Steam?0:45:00 Helix FREE Online0:56:00 Xbox PC Games1:05:00 Exclusives Changes1:28:00 Coalition wants out of GP1:58:00 GTA VI2:04:00 Fable Reaction2:14:00 State of Play RevealTopics Covered on the Colteastwood Channel:Microsoft Sony Xbox One Xbox One X Xbox Two Xbox Scarlett Xbox Project Scarlett Xbox 2 Next Generation Consoles Playstation PS4 PS5 Playstation 5 Exclusive Games Console Exclusives xCloud Project xCloud Xbox Game Pass Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Xbox games Playstation Games Xbox Lockhart Xbox Anaconda Danta Xbox Consoles Game Streaming Cloud Streaming Zen 2 Zen 2+ Navi GPU SSD Next Gen Consoles Xbox One S Xbox Live Xbox Live Gold Xbox Rewards Microsoft Rewards E3 E3 2019 E3 2020 X019 Xbox Leaks Rumor News Gears Halo Fable IV Forza Horizon Motorsports Halo Infinite Playstation Now PSNow Phil Spencer Xbox Game Studios Exclusives PS Now PSNow Xbox Series X Xbox Series S Playstation 5 PS5

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