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Realistic HappinessPeter Molnár: Digital Nomad Lifestyle | TxC Podcast Ep.33In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Peter Molnár, founder of The Job Search and former Meta recruiter, who shares his journey of breaking free from the corporate grind to find balance and fulfillment as a digital nomad. Peter specializes in leadership hiring for tech companies and provides insights on managing career transitions while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We discuss:
- Peter’s experience transitioning from a structured 9-to-5 role to embracing the freedom and flexibility of the digital nomad lifestyle
- The challenges and misconceptions of remote work, from setting up routines to finding pro...2024-10-0241 min
Realistic HappinessKaryna Ovcharova: Relocation During War & Job Advice for Ukrainians | TxC Podcast Ep.32In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Karyna Ovcharova, Community Experience Manager at Miro, with a wealth of experience in recruitment and people management, particularly in the tech industry. Karyna shares her insights on adapting to new work environments and building community during difficult times.
We discuss:
How Karyna navigated the challenges of relocating from Ukraine during the onset of the war, with support from her employer, Miro
The importance of community support in navigating professional and personal upheavals
Overcoming imposter syndrome and cultural challenges when working in new countries and industries
Tips for Ukrainians and others...2024-09-2555 min
Realistic HappinessChris Redmond: Insider Tips on Hiring | TxC Podcast Ep.31In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Chris Redmond, a Recruitment Manager with over 12 years of experience spanning agencies, Facebook, and startups. Now, as the Head of Recruitment at Abstraction, Chris shares insights from his career and how he's leveraging data and metrics to drive recruitment success in the gaming industry.
We discuss:
- The bottlenecks in today’s hiring processes and how misalignment between hiring managers and recruiters can affect candidate experience.
- The role of AI in recruitment and its limitations when it comes to maintaining a human touch.
- The importance of employer branding, he...2024-09-181h 13
Realistic HappinessHung Lee: Job Search Mastery | TxC Podcast Ep.30In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Hung Lee, the founder of Recruiting Brainfood and a well-known recruitment expert with over 15 years of experience. Hung shares his deep insights into recruitment, job searching, and personal branding.
We discuss,
- The psychological impact of job rejection and how candidates can build resilience to navigate the application process
- The importance of balancing job applications with profile building and networking for career growth
- How recruiters handle the overwhelming number of job applicants and the role of technology in streamlining hiring
- Hung’s unique views on personal branding, wh...2024-09-111h 31
Realistic HappinessTeddy Dimintrova: Why Gen Z Loves Millennial Managers | TxC Podcast Ep.29In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Teddy Dimitrova, a seasoned People & Culture specialist with a strong focus on recruitment, an accomplished public speaker, and an emerging author. Teddy has a proven track record of helping numerous tech start-ups and scale-ups around the globe overcome their recruitment challenges.
We discuss,
- The evolving leadership styles of millennial managers and why Gen Z employees value their empathetic, supportive, and people-first approaches
- How millennial managers balance personal values with professional boundaries
- The challenges of managing diverse team dynamics while promoting growth, upskilling, and maintaining transparency in the...2024-09-041h 14
Realistic HappinessEmy Mylona: Workplace Gamification | TxC Podcast Ep.28In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Emy Mylona, L&D Program Specialist at Rituals and the founder of Teamifyed, where she works as a Facilitator specializing in gamification.
We dive into:
- How gamification can transform workplace engagement and team dynamics
- Practical strategies to integrate gamification in recruitment and onboarding
- The challenges and rewards of starting a business while working part-time
And much more!
Connect with Emy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emymylona/
Website: https://teamifyed.com/
Connect with TxC:
TxC...2024-08-281h 02
Realistic HappinessKatja Vincetic: HR Transformation: A Focus on Candidates | TxC Podcast Ep.27Today on TalentXChange, we dive into the world of PRODUCT-DRIVEN RECRUITMENT and WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE with Katja Vincetic, founder of ShapeUp HR ✨.
We explore:
❔ How treating CANDIDATES AS CUSTOMERS can revolutionize the hiring process
❔ The power of INCLUSIVE HIRING practices and their impact on business success
❔ PARENTHOOD in the workplace: Navigating the challenges as a MOTHER vs a FATHER
❔ Katja's personal journey: From overcoming FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING to launching her OWN BUSINESS
❔ Using DATA and TECHNOLOGY to streamline recruitment and retain top talent
Katja shares invaluable insights that will benefit anyone interested in modern HR practices, workplace equality, or...2024-08-2152 min
Realistic HappinessWillem Wijnans: Modernizing Recruitment | TxC Podcast Ep.26Today on TalentXChange, we sit down with Willem Wijnans, Community and Talent Advisory Lead at Ashby and go deep on some very important topics.
The main subjects we discuss are about recruitment tools (and how job seekers can benefit with this inside knowledge) and mental health awareness, particularly in men.
Breakdown of the discussion:
- Current shifts in the job market and what to look out for (as a job seeker)
- The tool Ashby's role in recruitment
- Challenges with traditional ATS
- The importance of...2024-08-141h 13
Realistic HappinessPaul Butler: HR's Role in Restructures | TxC Podcast Ep.25On this episode of TalentXChange, we cover two highly requested topics - layoffs and remote working. We speak with Paul Butler, People & Culture Leader at 7people, about:- What we really think of companies asking employees to return 4-5 days in the office- Remote work VS onsite work productivity- How does HR handle restructures and layoffs- If we were laid off tomorrow, how would we navigate this.
Remote.com Masterclass: https://remote.com/remote-academy/async-masterclass
Connect with Paul:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-malcolm-butler/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn...2024-08-071h 14
Realistic HappinessMasha Begovic: Breaking into Game Development | TxC Podcast Ep.24Masha Begovic, Senior Recruiter @ Abstraction, shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in game development, discusses diversity issues in the industry, and offers valuable advice for aspiring game developers. From the intricacies of different roles like level designers and producers to the importance of networking and portfolio building, this conversation provides a comprehensive look at the current behind the scenes state of the gaming world.
Connect with Masha :
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbegovic/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2024-07-311h 03
Realistic HappinessGabriele Galassi: The Unspoken Key to High-Performance | TxC Podcast Ep.23Global Head of People at Wise, Gabriele Galassi, shares his HR and Psychology knowledge with us today to unveil: What 'psychological safety' in the workplace means and its importance in organisations, creating authentic relationships at work (without having to become best friends), navigating office politics and difficult situations, and establishing trust and open communication in the workplace.
Connect with Gabriele:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieleg/
Website: https://www.thecoachpsych.com/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/2024-07-241h 01
Realistic HappinessDaisy Ilaria: Quitting Thoughts: Network Saved Me | TxC Podcast Ep.22In this special episode, the tables are turned as our usual host Daisy Ilaria takes the hot seat! Interviewed by producer Jamie Everett, Daisy opens up about her journey starting the TalentXChange podcast, her experiences building a network in Amsterdam over the past 6 years, and the ups and downs of creating content. From lecturing at universities to an unexpected mouse incident, Daisy shares candid stories and insights on networking, personal branding, and pursuing your passions.
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2024-07-1749 min
Realistic HappinessSacha Martina: Entrepreneurial Success and Inclusive Workplaces | TxC Podcast Ep.21Sacha Martina, Founder of House of Inclusion, joins us for an insightful discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and the challenges of entrepreneurship:
↳ Overcoming the initial struggles and staying motivated as a creator and entrepreneur
↳ Addressing biases in recruitment and building balanced, diverse teams
↳ Navigating the challenges of DEI implementation in companies and avoiding superficial practices like pinkwashing
This will benefit you if you're:
↳ A recruiter looking to understand and combat biases in the hiring process
↳ A DEI advocate wanting practical insights on promoting genuine inclusivity in the workplace
↳ An entrepreneur or business owner aiming to integrate...2024-07-041h 08
Realistic HappinessFawad Javaid: From Student Life to Thriving Careers | TxC Podcast Ep.20Fawad Javaid, Recruitment Manager at one of the biggest companies in the world - Capgemini, sits with us today to talk all things transition:
- Transitioning from living in Pakistan to moving 3,500+ miles away to the Netherlands
- Transitioning from being a student to an agency recruiter
- Then, transitioning from agency recruitment to managing a team at a billion-dollar company
Connect with Fawad:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fawad-javaid-82b663140/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/
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MF CastTXC: A TRAJETÓRIA DA MARCA QUE CONQUISTOU O AGRO (Rubens Inácio) - MF Cast 69Neste 69º episódio do MF Cast, conversamos com Rubens Inácio, proprietário da TXC.
Rubens nasceu em Anápolis - GO e foi criado no Pará, dividindo seu tempo entre a cidade e a fazenda de seus pais, onde desde cedo se envolveu nas atividades rurais.
Com 13 anos, já possuía gado leiteiro presenteado por seu pai e, aos 15, após ser emancipado, comprou seu primeiro carro. Nessa época, iniciou seu interesse pelo empreendedorismo.
Embora tenha iniciado o curso de Medicina Veterinária, Rubens opto...2024-06-132h 23
Realistic HappinessKobi Ampoma: Supporting DEI - Steps to Being an Ally | TxC Podcast Ep.19In this episode, Kobi Ampoma (Head of Talent Acquisition NL, Heineken) shares his journey and perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Discover the significance of DEI in Kobi's life, the challenges he faced moving from Ghana to the Netherlands, and how adaptability and resilience can guide your career. Gain valuable insights on navigating workplace discrimination, negotiating your worth, and leveraging mentorship and community involvement to create inclusive environments. Get practical advice on how to become an ally, promote DEI in your workplace, and build a career rooted in equity and respect.
Connect with Kobi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2024-06-0543 min
Realistic HappinessErica Isotta Surace: Making Meaningful Connections | TxC Podcast Ep.18Former LinkedIn employee and D2 Collective co-founder Erica discusses the journey from LinkedIn to creating a global tech community. Learn how Erica and her co-founder transformed a layoff into a thriving network, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of building meaningful connections. Discover practical advice on networking, personal branding, and the future vision of the D2 Collective.
Connect with Erica:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-isotta-surace-22b99794/
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-d2-collective/
Website: https://www.thed2collective.com/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https...2024-05-2258 min
Realistic HappinessJennifer Paine: How "Job Hopping" Progressed My Career | TxC Podcast Ep.17Former LinkedIn employee & Women's Tech Career Coach Jennifer Paine discusses with us today how "job hopping" can help your career, how to deal with layoffs or a stagnant career, toxic work environments and navigating difficult work situations, how to leave a job on good terms and effective LinkedIn strategies for Job Seekers.
Connect with Jennifer:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpaine90/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/2024-05-1057 min
Makeup Artists UnfilteredEmpowering Beauty;Courtney Therry's Story & the Evolution of TXC CollectiveSend us a textToday, we're joined by Courtney Therry, founder of TXC COLLECTIVE & TXC CoLab with over 15 years of beauty industry expertise. Starting as a freelance makeup artist, her journey led her through iconic retailer Mecca Cosmetica, to starting her own company with a team of artists working with her at TXC CoLab. Courtney has had the privilege of partnering with a number of highly established brands including Rusty Australia, Country Road, One Fell Swoop and Myer to name a few.Make sure you listen to the end for an exciting announcement!! Ge...2024-04-3052 min
Realistic HappinessCarly Westra van Holthe: Navigating Company Mergers & Acquisitions | TxC Podcast Ep.16People & Business Growth Strategist Carly Westra van Holthe sits with us today to discuss the truth about why company acquisitions and mergers happen and the tell-tale signs it's happening, how it can affect your wellbeing, how to get the best deal (as an employee) and with her experience how she helps other businesses with this process.
Connect with Carly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlottawestravanholthe/
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TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/
The Synergy Solution: How Companies Win...2024-04-241h 08
LanceCastProduzindo para quem produz, com Rubens Inácio Diretor Executivo da TXC Brand e Texas Center Neste episódio temos o prazer de anunciar o mais novo patrocinador oficial do LanceCast, a TXC Brand. Vamos contar sobre a história de Rubens Inácio que é médico veterinário, empresário, proprietário da TXC e Texas Center.
Rubens explica como a empresa adapta tradições às necessidades modernas, integrando práticas comerciais tradicionais com inovações digitais, sempre mantendo o foco na comunidade do agronegócio. Dê o play!
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Apresentador: Plínio Queiroz
Edição de vídeo: Beatriz Viegas
Edição e tratamento de áudio: Pod360
Direção e corte...2024-04-221h 33
Realistic HappinessLara Morgan: Dealing With Work Rivalry & Limiting Beliefs | TxC Podcast Ep.15Conscious Career Coach, Lara Morgan, speaks to us today about her transition from being in Recruitment to becoming a Coach, how to deal with female competition in the workplace, the power of visualisation and how it helps you with your future and goals, and why women are genetically prone to imposter syndrome.
Connect with Lara:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-k-morgan/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/
Timestamps:
0:00. Intro
01:31. What is conscious career coaching?
06:12. Why visualisation is...2024-04-1750 min
Realistic HappinessLeandro Gomes da Silva: Automation: Cutting-Edge or Cutting Corners | TxC Podcast Ep.14Talent Acquisition Business Partner Leandro Gomes Da Silva ( Loop Earplugs) sits with us today to share exclusive insights about the game-changing AI tools and technologies that are reshaping the future of hiring.
Connect with Leandro:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leandro-gomesdasilva/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/2024-04-101h 02
Realistic HappinessElisabetta Orsini: Is the Grass Greener? Working in Italy vs. Amsterdam | TxC Podcast Ep.13Corporate Recruiter & Motivational Coach Elisabetta Orsini speaks with us today about her big transition from relocating to her home country Italy to Amsterdam, the differences of working and living in Italy VS Netherlands, how her Neuroscience Master's degree helps her in her daily operations and in Recruitment, why her experience starting in agency recruitment made her a better inhouse recruiter and the art of resiliency and motivation.
Connect with Elisabetta:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabetta-lissy-orsini-9038bb75/
Email: elisabetta.orsini@intus.nl
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2024-04-0357 min
Realistic HappinessSylvahna Mulder: Biggest Mistakes You're Making In Job Applications & Interviews | TxC Podcast Ep.12Career Fulfilment Coach Sylvahna Mulder speaks with us today about the biggest mistakes people make whilst writing their CVs/cover letters and during interviews, why you should NEVER accept the job offer immediately, how she helps her clients get their dream jobs and salaries, and the biggest challenge in the market right now.
Connect with Sylvahna Mulder:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvahnamulder/
Website: https://www.fiercecareers.co/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/2024-03-2753 min
Realistic HappinessChris O'Connell: What I Wish I Knew As A Young CEO | TxC Podcast Ep.9In this episode, Business Mentor Chris O'Connell tells us his story about scaling up a £25 Million Recruitment Business and losing it all, the importance of resilience and adaptability when faced with uncertainty, and what it's like to become a CEO at such a young age. We also discuss how his recent journey, climbing Mt Kilimanjaro changed his perspective on life.
Connect with Chris:
Website: https://basemindset.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisoconnell/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...2024-03-061h 07
Realistic HappinessAlex Østergaard: Build Your Self Confidence & Find Your Purpose | TxC Podcast Ep.7In this episode, Self Confidence & Life Coach - Alex Østergaard gives us the real reasons why quitting your job or travelling abroad isn't the answer to your problems, and finding your real 'mission' in your life. We also dive in his background working for corporations like Google, Uber and eBay and what being a Self Confidence coach really means.
Connect with Alex:
Website: https://www.alexlifecoach.com/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@alex-lifecoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-life-coach/
Alex's Self Confidence Test (Free): https://alexlifecoach-confidence.scoreapp.com/
Connect with TxC:
TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
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Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpeciesLaRita BASKERVILLE Attorney Advisor at U.S. Department of #Veterans Affairs; YouTube Influencer TXC Tells All; #Rutgers ‘07, Univ District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) ‘11LaRita BASKERVILLE Attorney Advisor at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; YouTube Influencer TXC Tells All; Rutgers, ‘07, Univ District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) ‘11
Contact info:
LaRita Baskerville
lmwillis72@gmail.com
www.youtube.com/c/txctellsall YOU TUBE SERIES “Our Lives as Attorneys, Real Estate Investors and Everything In Between”
Instagram: txcholdingsllc
LinkedIn: LaRita Baskerville
LaRita Baskerville is a native of Orange, New Jersey; alumnus of Rutgers University-Newark and University of the District of Columbia -- David A. Clarke...2021-04-0829 min
The XboxCast#NuNews: A Whole Bunch Of WordsIt's all happening!
The Series S, pre-orders, and even the New Xbox Experience!
What do we think of all this news? You'll just have to listen to find out. For some fun, we take apart the specs of the Series S and Series X, and what they mean. We cover the new Xbox dashboard now that it is out, all our thoughts and critiques. And of course, we have normal gaming news. News like EA Play coming to Game Pass!
Releasing on the Xbox this week, we have everything from...2020-09-221h 47
The XboxCast#GameFace! Bytes Twitter DistractionsHow can you not be distracted with the Xbox Series S?
But we're here to talk games!
Lee rages on the streets, but at work! Streets of Rage 4 and The Division keep him busy this week.
Kyle tries to survive in Don't Starve: Giant Edition, and finds it really hard! So of course, he sets fire to a forest and has to run away from hunted trees...
Look at our very pretty new all-in-one social media link!
The Xboxcast streams every recording on Twitch...2020-09-1624 minThe XboxCast#NuNews: SmoothAll the Xbox news dropped while we were recording.
So please excuse our flapping as we get extremely excited.
The Series X and the Series S are now official - price, specs, release date and even a pre-order date! Its all finally happening! And we're super, duper, ultra-excited. Will you be pre-ordering the Series S or Series X on September 22nd?
In other news, do you remember The Rise of The Triad? Well that's getting a remaster, or remade, or re-something...
From descending into the hive cities of Nec...2020-09-111h 33The XboxCast#GameFace! Bytes Wraps Up Your BacklogThis is it. The wrap up for our August challenge.
We could have known that Lee wouldn't finish The Witcher 3, but will he continue playing it? And how much different can Nier: Automata be between its legendary playthroughs?
And of course, we got completely distracted with other games...
Tell us what game you played for #backToYourBacklogII in our Discord! And look at our very pretty new all-in-one social media link!
The Xboxcast streams every recording on Twitch on Tuesdays at 7PM New Zealand Time. If you w...2020-09-1120 minThe XboxCast#NuNews: Chainsaw Bear!We all want chainsaws for arms, but don't put them on your head.
That would just look silly.
We now have a newsletter! And you can sign up to be part of our beta testers. Or alpha users. Or founding members... Whatever you call it, you're welcome to come help us test it out. How do you sign up? You'll have to join our Discord for that...
Did you know Gamescom 2020 happened? We didn't. And we blame the fact that this is no longer in person. But it happened, and w...2020-09-041h 42The XboxCast#GameFace! Bytes Goes Backlogging AgainJump over this side, go over the other side, and then fight yourself...
Just your average day in Lee's Witcher 3 adventures!
With the month almost over, we're still plugging away with our Back to Your Backlog II games. When we're not getting distracted by Forza. Or Destiny. Or life!
Lee finally gets to kill 10 rats, and now his experience is complete. Kyle is still loving Neir: Automata, and is blown away by the way the endings are integrated. Different boss phases, different load outs, different characters - Neir has it all.
2020-09-0242 minThe XboxCast#NuNews: Not Lazy. Efficient!We're not lazy! We're efficient!
Apple and Fortnite's fight interests Lee way too much, so we dive into why the Unreal Engine can't be banned from a platform and what it means. The Xbox HotChips event has given us a lot of info to dig around in, and what everyone is taking away is the expected price increase. And the Series S specs get 'leaked' again...
We also hear that Halo Infinite is now canceled on the Xbox One, but how credible is this source?
For new games, we're playi...2020-08-271h 32The XboxCast#GameFace! Bytes Talks Hyper ScapeLets talk Hyper Scape! The brand-new Battle Royale game from Ubisoft.
What do we think? Should you play it? Is worth installing?
Or does it leave you feeling less hyper than others?
The Xboxcast streams every recording on Twitch on Tuesdays at 7PM New Zealand Time. If you want to join in on all the background fun, join us then!
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...2020-08-2226 minThe XboxCast#NuNews: Super Delicious Deluxe EditionJust get on with it!
Halo Infinite is delayed until next year, and this is a good thing. Just trust us on this... Because now we can get another version of GTA V for our toasters instead! Xbox has over 2,000 indie games being optimised for the Series X, so there will be more than enough games on launch day. What day is launch day? We think we know.
Flight Simulator takes off, and its a welcome return to form with the game getting 5/5's all over the place. We go beyond enem...2020-08-211h 43The XboxCast#GameFace! Bytes Back To Your Backlog II#GameFace! Bytes goes over our latest community challenge - Back To Your Backlog II: Start Me Up
Lee has decided to try get through The Witcher 3 in a month, which looking back might not be the best choice. Did you know how convoluted the controls are? They seem to be giving Lee a bit of a hard time...
Simone decided on a much easier game - BioShock Remastered. As if going deep under water wasn't creepy enough, she now has to shoot giant robots!
Kyle is playing Nier: Automata and enjoying all...2020-08-1940 minThe XboxCast#NuNews: We're Here To Tweak Your TVWith great technical difficulties, comes great humor.
We hope...
Kyle and Lee are Zoom-y bois again this episode as they go over all the news from the past week. Lee decides its time to talk about that-which-shall-not-be-named and goes over the State of Play showcase. Microsoft confirms that Xbox Live is here to stay with a wink and a nudge. Rockstar showed us Grand Theft Auto V again, this time for next gen consoles as well as your toaster. And much, much more.
The new games had us feeling rath...2020-08-181h 43The XboxCast#GameFace! Bytes Reviews GroundedIntroducing #GameFace! Bytes! A brand-new limited run series from The Xboxcast.
Every week we take one game and talk about it in this short form review-come-story format.
It's the #GameFace! you know and love, just condensed. Just like milk - it's best when it's condensed milk...
This week we review Grounded - the brand new game from Rare.
From building to bugs, we discuss our pro's, cons and everything in-between. Listen now to hear our thoughts on why we think you should play Grounded.
If...2020-08-1328 minThe XboxCast#NuNews: Ghost With A BeardHave you ever seen a ghost with a beard?
Well neither have we, and that is super suspicious...
We're moving back to weekly news! Partly because some schedules have changed, but mostly due to Lee's complaining. You're welcome Lee. And you're welcome to enjoy all the news we have missed in the past two weeks, including Xbox 20/20! Listen now to find out all our thoughts on what was announced and why we're excited for Halo Infinite.
To make the podcast even longer, game dev's have decided to wait until now...2020-08-081h 54The XboxCast#NuNews: I Hate Moon LizardsDon't you just hate when moon lizards ruin your day?
We do too...
In this episode, Kyle and Lee discuss the Series X game cases, and come away unimpressed. Seriously, its like the cases are made by a marketing team who don't even play games! The reviews for Watchdogs: Legion have left us worried about the state of the game, but at least we got WatchDogs 2 for free... No Man's Sky gets an update that we're super excited about, and more.
Announcements aplenty on this episode as we announce the A...2020-07-251h 18
The XboxCast#GameFace! Adam, Eve and EmoFoursquare? Smart watches? Getting to work late?
These aren't games!
A lot of No Man's Sky gets played by Kyle and Lee and Simone goes back to being a cowboy in Red Dead Online. We sympathise with Kings all over the world thanks to Age of Empires and all it's bugs...
And find out about Adam and Eve's pet emo.
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...2020-07-201h 13The XboxCast#NuNews: Lee is Here to Blow Your Mind
Get ready for Lee to blow your mind!
Just in general though, nothing too specific.
Microsoft is closing its stores, Facebook will not come to Xbox and we start gearing up for the Xbox July reveal! And we look at a great concept box for the Series X. You can't see it, but it looks really good. You'll just have to take our word for it.
Kyle struggles to pronounce all the new game names. So many random letters all mushed together! You'll need metal ears for these...2020-07-101h 18The XboxCast#GameFace! Secret FeetMonths, secret feet and Pinterest?
What even is going on?
With June ending, we wrap up #back2YourBacklog and go over how we didn't actually go back to our backlogs. Lee gave up on Jedi Fallen Order, Kyle went to Mass Effect and has still not completed it, Producer Paul actually played a game and Simone played 3 back log games! I think she is winning...
When was the last time you were faced with a Game Over screen? Kyle is shocked when it turns out that you can actually los...2020-07-031h 33The XboxCast#NuNews: The Mixer FalloutAfter the Mixer shake up, we're excited to move to Twitch!
Follow us there to catch all our podcast recordings and other fun things. We'll be doing another 100 follower celebration when we hit that mark.
Join us as we take a deep dive into Mixer's demise and what the causes could be, along with all the news and new games that are coming this week. Brawlhalla returns to our game play chart, EA announces news stuff, and some PS5 games are coming to Xbox Series X. All in all, there is quite a lot...2020-06-271h 21The XboxCast#GameFace! #back2YourBacklog Update
Have you managed to stick with your #back2YourBacklog challenge?
Or are you as distracted as we've been?
Simone has changed her backlog game, Kyle has changed his backlog game and even Lee has... stuck with game he said he'd play! In a rare twist of events, Lee is the one keeping on track while Kyle and Simone have veered off on different tangents.
Just what games are distracting us this week?
In some exciting news - we now have merch!
Listen n...2020-06-191h 35The XboxCast#NuNews: Uncage The Wozan
Old games looking even better than before - thats the promise of the Series X.
And from what we've seen, it sure looks like it delivers on that promise!
From Xbox sales, to Game Play charts, to the new Store coming to Xbox consoles - we cover the past fortnight in Xbox news. A new Destiny 2 trailer has us thinking about going back even! Lee even breaks down what Smart Delivery is and how you'll be playing the best version of the game on the Series X.
For ou...2020-06-131h 37The XboxCast#GameFace! #back2YourBacklog Is HereWelcome to June! And welcome to an excuse to jump back into your backlog!
You're welcome.
June is our #back2YourBacklog month - a month where we play games that we started and have not finished. You're invited to join us as we explore games we have forgotten, challenge yourself to finish them with us, and reduce our collective backlogs by at least one!
Simone is undecided about Star Wars: Battlefront II or Final Fantasy XIII. Lee is undecided about Jedi: Fallen Order, Halo 2, Bioshock or Mass Effect. At least...2020-06-061h 29The XboxCast#NuNews: Portal Punch and a Pint
Xbox buying Konami? At least that's the latest rumor...
We expected more movement on the game play charts, but it remains underwhelming. Mafia: Definitive Edition stumbles on the One X, and Ubisoft is absolutely killing it this generation with 6 franchises reaching over 10 million copies sold.
We also cover all the games being optimised for the Series X! It's getting so close, we can taste it!
Minecraft Dungeons is released and Lee can not wait to play. If this episode is shorter than normal, we can all blame him fo...2020-05-301h 21The XboxCast#GameFace! Let's Not Shoot Dad
#GameFace! has a special announcement this week!
The announcement of our Community Event Calendar. Or what we like to call our Community Calendar.
We now have one place where you can see everything we have planned for the year. So check it out on our Patreon Page and join in all the events.
And now, onto the games...
Lee has decided to play ALL the games... Again! From racing cars, to surviving the nuclear apocalypse and even going back in time, Lee has played it.
Kyle...2020-05-231h 48The XboxCast#NuNews: Not Buying If Not BrandedReal news by real people. Thats our guarantee!
Join Kyle and Lee as they discuss every single game that was shown off on Inside Xbox. Xbox Live and Game Pass numbers get revealed Star Wars Battlefront 2 gets a fantastic update, XCloud is coming to Game Pass and we even take a shallow dive into the history of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
We even cover Microsoft's plans to build an Azure Data Center in New Zealand and what that means for us.
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If you liked this episod...2020-05-161h 31The XboxCast#GameFace! #AprilAchievementChallenge Wrap UpWell guys, it looks like #AprilAchievementChallenge has concluded. And this so happens to be our 150th Episode!
This means that there are over 300 hours of us out on the internet... How exciting! For our 15oth episode, we highlight those that believed in us from the get go - From Jeremy being our very first Patron, to having Noel be our awesome Mod. Its been fantastic having you guys around as we bumble our way through the wonderful world of podcasting. Give yourselves a pat on the back.
But you're not here for...2020-05-111h 20The XboxCast#NuNews: Screenshot The Screw
We're recording this by ourselves... Let's see how this goes!
In this episode, we cover a bunch of people who have left other game studios and moved to the super secretive The Initiative. There is a pattern emerging, and it seems its good news for Team Green. Monster Hunter: World gets an update, and Lee forgets to mute his laptop, Apex Legends gets an awesome looking short story movie, and Saints Row: The Third goes up for digital pre-order.
Prepare for the new games as we have half a list...2020-05-021h 32The XboxCast#NuNews: Let's Be Disorganized Together!While we're stuck at home, we seem to be even more disorganized! How does that work?
The news is in a shambles! It's all over the place! Seriously, what is going on? It seems everything is waiting for some reveal events coming soon... I wonder what it could be?
NVidia GeForce Now is losing all the Xbox Game Studio games, you can now dance for free (because you couldn't before), we're awfully impressed with Inside Xbox and Grounded, and there's a brand new special edition Xbox One X coming out.
...2020-04-251h 16The XboxCast#GameFace! Must Bring Own Gun
#AprilAchievementChallenge is in full swing, but are you prepared for a shocking revelation?
The nice thing about this challenge is that it forces all of us to play many different games, and it has lead to some interesting outcomes. And who knew the Telltale games were so good? Certainly not Kyle!
Going all the way back to 2013 with Ryse, 2014 with Sunset Overdrive and 1997 with Age of Empires... We play them all over this month.
How many games have you managed to knock off your list? Tell us on Tw...2020-04-181h 06The XboxCast#NuNews: Behold the Duck of War
Who doesn't want to fight a duck?
Seriously?
We have three weeks worth of news and new games to go over. From fighting ducks in World of Warships to Saints Row 3 getting a remaster, we cover it all. News is all over the place as we slowly lead up to what would have been E3 season. But alas, we now have digital events to look forward to. So more and more info is going to be trickling out slowly... Lee's job is going to get really hard.
If thr...2020-04-101h 25The XboxCast#GameFace! April Achievement Challenge ReturnsOur annual #AprilAchievementChallenge is back!
And what better time to go for all those achievements than when you're in lock-down?
For this very special year, we have three different challenges for you. Take part in one, or all, its completely up to you. Just like how you play, or pay, for achievements... Just like Lee did last year.
To get all the details you need, and to take part, check out our Patreon post found -> here 2020-04-031h 27The XboxCast#NuNews: The Xbox Series X Episode
Its finally here!
All the delicious specs for the Xbox Series X! And we're going to go over them all...
Thats right, Phil Spencer released all the info about what the beast contains in a blog post. And we're here to take it all apart for you. What is VRR and GDDR6? Is 16GB's enough gee-bees? Whats up with this 12 number everyone keeps talking about?
Never you fear, we break it all down for you. And the answer is we're looking at one of the most impressive leaps in ages...2020-03-231h 08
The XboxCast#GameFace! I Have Never Taken My Santa Hat Off
We finally experienced the true power of the Xbox One X.
Just in time to get ourselves super hyped for the Series X...
Kyle finally remembers to tell everyone about the Hellblade Story he has been teasing for weeks. So its OK now Kingsman, we can talk about it in the Discord!
Simone and Kyle have been brushing up their dance moves in Dance Central Spotlight, and bemoan the demise of the Kinect. While remembering why we all have very strong feelings towards Harmonix. And not the good types eit...2020-03-171h 16The XboxCast#NuNews: I Don't Even
The NextGen news starts to come in this week with the announcement that Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2 is coming to the Series X.
And it brings with it Fish A.I. Because if your fish is not smart, its dinner!
And now news has exploded, in a way! DOOM Eternal targets 60FPS on even the base Xbox One while Gears 5 gets an update, Forza Horizon 4 gets an update and State of Decay 2 gets an update! Does anyone see a pattern here? There's a new Worms game in the making as well. So re...2020-03-131h 00The XboxCast#NuNews: Let's Pad It Out
Everything is being cancelled. And all the news that would have come out, hasn't!
So this is a very quiet week...
And what do we do with quiet weeks? Well we pad them out as much as possible! Thats right, non-stop nonsense from beginning to end as we try to find stuff to talk about.
The Xbox Series X allows you to resume games after a reboot - which has us even more hyped. Fortnite and GTA V are still leading our gameplay charts, more games leave Game Pass and w...2020-03-061h 18The XboxCast#GameFace! He's Quite An Important BugWe have three very important announcements!
What are they? Are they exciting?
You'll have to listen to find out...
In another twist, Kyle is still playing *all* the games while Lee is stuck on two. I mean, even Simone is playing more games than Lee at the moment. No wonder the universe feels slightly odd currently...
Kyle surrenders Outer Wilds for now, gets super confused in No Man's Sky, bumbles his way through The Division 2 and dives back into Tomb Raider. You know, the 2013 one...
Meanwh...2020-03-021h 08The XboxCast#NuNews: The Forza of FlyingIts the Xbox Series X episode!
No, seriously, we have a bunch of news about the series X and you'll want to listen to our semi deep-dive into the hardware and what it means for you!
An ordinary Tuesday morning (Monday for our US peeps), got completely disrupted with Phil Spencer dropping a bomb. All the specs for the Series X was published in a blog post, and pretty much destroyed the internet. So of course this is our take on it. Oh, and other news happened too...
Sea of Thieves got...2020-02-281h 18The XboxCastA Conversation With Ruby (Ruby Is Aw3som3)
Ever wondered who could give Lee such a hard time? Introducing, Ruby - Lee's youngest daughter!
Ruby is a great Overwatch player - even beating her dad, and is starting to dip into game streaming and Let's Plays on YouTube!
Now we finally find out who has been getting all of Lee's achievements - the truth comes out. No more day-time achievements for Lee since Ruby got her own Xbox. And he's a little bit gutted about it...
Give Ruby a follow on Xbox, and check out her stuf...2020-02-231h 15The XboxCast#NuNews: Liquorice Is Nonsense
It is true, liquorice is nonsense!
I have spoken.
Get ready for more excitement in State of Decay 2 with the new Juggernaut Edition - new graphics, new story, new everything! This has put us into quite state! And you can now dress you peeps, so its Sims with Zombies... (Call us EA).
EA feels the need to give Criterion Games the Need For Speed franchise back, The Division 2 gets a great new expansion and we even have a clan in this game, so join us, and Kingdom Hearts is now...2020-02-211h 05The XboxCast#GameFace! Kyle Plays Games?
In a twist, Lee has played less games than Kyle this time!
Ghost Recon Break Point has sucked Lee in, and he's struggling to get out. Someone help him! Although the terminator event does sound exciting...
Simone and Kyle both played Slay the Spire, which is on Game Pass for PC and doesn't have achievements, so you can play it casually! Finally, a game that gets us! And it also happens to be a great game. Go, get it now! Its on Game Pass for Xbox and PC, so you h...2020-02-181h 00The XboxCastA Conversation With Jeremy (Pythagean)
All the way from the land of drop-bears and bouncy boxers, Jeremy is back!
Jeremy was our very first Patreon, and without his support and belief in us, we probably wouldn't be nearly as 'good' as we are now. His feedback has helped shape the podcast over the years. Its a pleasure to have him as our first international guest.
Thanks to the wonders of Skype, and being alive at the same time, we get to hear his adventures in Seriko: Shadows Die Twice. Add to the fact that Jere...2020-02-161h 33The XboxCast#NuNews: Game Fart For FeeSee
It was a quiet week, then we happened...
Lee decides its time to troll Kyle with the Gameplay chart this week... But then its turned around with news that Bioware is officially redesigning Anthem! And the choir of angels all sing. New Zealand's game industry is growing every year. Seriously, well done guys! Xbox Game Pass gets more games added, and more games taken away. Game Pass giveth and taketh away.
In an offshoot, We have some Microsoft/Windows news because Lee decided it was so. And Xbox sells 38 conso...2020-02-1457 minThe XboxCast#NuNews: Casserole Of Crazy
Can you tell we're a bit unorganized?
Because we totally aren't! We're on top of things! We promise...
Game play charts have not moved in a while, titles leaving Game Pass and Xbox Adaptive Controller is allowing wheelchairs to become Xbox Controllers! As you can tell, the news has no rhyme or reason this episode... We're just into everything from the get go. Quite a lot of news for the start of the year.
We even go over what games are coming soon for the Series X. Is th...2020-02-101h 19The XboxCast#GameFace! Gears of DisappointmentOh you whoo, hi, hello! We back for 2020 with Season FOUR!
Drumroll please...
We have a lot of games to catch up for #GameFace as the last one we did was last decade! Badum tish.
Kyle is now officially disappointed in The Outer Worlds and is getting re-hyped about DOOM (2016), Simone is playing Fairie, and both Kyle and Lee complete Korgan. Also, Kyle is blown away by MixPlay! Seriously, give it a bash. Lee gets stuck into Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Assassins Creed Black Flag.
Also...2020-02-071h 39The XboxCastA Conversation with Noel (DarkestShadowNZ)
We sit down and chat to our very own local Mod and Bot Wrangler - Noel - AKA DarkestShadowNZ!
What does this mysterious force for good have to say about life as a moderator? And do you know, he also mods for some of the biggest New Zealand Streamers too! We take a deep dive into what makes him tick. From his first games and console, all the way to what its really like to mod and everything in between - we grill him on it all!
Thanks Noel, for...2020-02-061h 22The XboxCastA Conversation With Lee (Puk3y Turk3y)Welcome to 2020!
Our Holiday Special's kick off with us talking to a long time fan and none time listener - Lee (AKA Purk3y Turk3y).
He has been on a few of our past streams before, so we're super excited to welcome him back.
In this special #GameFace style episode we chat about what we've been playing - everything from The Outer Worlds and Sea of Thieves to even Rocket League. We even ask him where the heck the name Puk3y Turk3y comes from... You may want...2020-01-241h 28The XboxCastThe Xboxcast Game Awards for 2019Its the show you've been waiting for. The last official episode of the year and we're presenting the 3rd annual Xboxcast Game Awards!
Like any typical award show, the categories are made up and the points don't matter. With that in mind we don't have a clear winner or loser, or even nominations. We go purely by personal preference. Because that way, we can't be wrong! Its a complete win-win situation.
Our categories are on our Patreon page and our Discord. Which means you can't blame us if yours didn...2019-12-142h 34The XboxCast#nuNews for December 3rdWe're gearing up for our very own Game Awards show! And you get to chime in.
Head on over to our Patreon page for more info...
Its been a really quiet week on the news front, with everyone holding off on end-of-year announcements till the televised Game Awards. But that wont stop us! From State of Decay 2 to Halo: Reach, we're talking about Microsoft games coming to Steam. Along with some really exciting Games with Gold news that we're sure will excite the 10 year old within us!
And then we...2019-12-061h 20The XboxCast#GameFace! Simone's Secret Jedi Power
A little Star Wars game was released and our very favourite game reviewer has been playing it!
Thats right, Simone reviews Jedi: Fallen Order.
Lee managed to get into the West of Dead Beta and gives us his thoughts on that, which makes it sound harder than it is. It can't be that difficult, can it? Its not like its a Souls game...
Meanwhile, Kyle has decided to up his completion ratio. Why? We don't even know. But it did lead to getting 30 achievements in one Sunday, and e...2019-12-041h 01The XboxCast#NuNews For November 26thThe stores are starting to play Christmas music, so you know what that means?
Another 'Game Awards' show! And this time, you're invited to our party!
Xbox 360 and Xbox One had birthdays recently which leads us to ask "When will the 360 die?" Playground Games might have given us a glimpse into Fable 4, but all we can do is wait. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare seems to be divisive, and even more so with its new patch. And Logitech comes to the party with a toolkit for the Xbox Adaptive Controller. Good on ya, ma...2019-12-0150 minThe XboxCast#GameFace! Speed FriendThe one that made us famous!
Listen closely, and you'll hear a real life gun shot in this episode. Luckily no one was hurt.
The #purplePants are back! Simone gives us our much needed update on Stardew Valley and we're still amazed at how this game continues to exist. She's also played Jedi: Fallen Order and in a revelation might actually be able to play a Dark Souls type game... Find out what Simone and Kyle think about the latest Star Wars outing.
Lee has managed to win a copy o...2019-11-271h 15The XboxCastXO19 & #NuNews Together At LastSimone's #purplePants story is now famous!
Missed the how and why? You'll just have to listen...
And thats not even all! We covered XO19 which has been called "better than E3" and "exciting" and "bold". In fact one quote was even "you guys should totally listen to #theXboxcast because they are great!" And who are we to argue? Even if we did make up 90% of those quotes! It didn't stop us from having a special panel - made up of Kyle, Lee and Producer Paul - to go over all the excitement of XO1...2019-11-221h 39The XboxCast#NuNews for November 12thLee and Paul take over #NuNews to give Kyle and Simone a much needed break.
All the pre-hype about XO19 is here! Listen now and see how much we got right, and how much we got wrong. Disney+ is coming to Xbox and we go over how to get it. And if you're one of the few people who don't have GamePass yet, well here is an offer you can't refuse.
Could Fortnite be in trouble? People are spending less on the micro-transactions than they used to... Maybe the titan will fall? And now...2019-11-151h 20The XboxCast#NuNews For November 5th
Do you have the need? The need for speed? And can you stand the heat?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're in luck - Need For Speed Heat comes out this week. And even better for you, we take apart the flow chart EA provides on ways you can play!
Blizzard unveils Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 while trying to take the heat off their pro-China scandal. Which would have worked if these games were coming any time soon... A Red Dead Redemption 2 feature ends up angering console gamers, and...2019-11-071h 28
The XboxCast#GameFace: #terrorTober Wrap Up
That it. Its all done. #terrorTober has come and gone. We can all return to normal heart rates again...
Without a doubt, Simone 'won' this years #terrorTober - she actually managed to finish her chosen game and get a little creeped out by it. Lee spent an hour with three games, and Kyle actually stuck around in Blair Witch for 12 hours, before nope-ing out of there. But how and why and what did we think of our games? You'll just have to listen to find out. Thanks to everyone else who took part an...2019-11-031h 25The XboxCast#NuNews For October's End
You don't need any kind of access to jump into this episode!
XboxAll Access is back and it comes with a path to Scarlett when it launches. Oh, and its now available in Australia! So all our mates across the ditch can jump on board getting themselves an Xbox super easy like.
Lee has decided that The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas are linked. We don't really believe him, but maybe you do? And while he's talking about conspiracies, have you head about Overwatch 2? Apparently thats coming too!
2019-11-0146 minThe XboxCast#NuNews for October 21st
The new games this week are out of this world!
Because The Outer Worlds is finally here! Are you playing it yet? Tell us what you think about it.
Big next-gen news as Aaron Greenberg says Xbox Scarlett will do 4K 120 FPS. Or did he? We go into his comment and what it means. A new Xbox Live Product Marketing Director has been found in Harvey Eagle, who hopes to drive more business in the EU region. And finally - you can now change your Gamer Tag to anything you want tha...2019-10-261h 12The XboxCast#GameFace! Not A #terrorTober UpdateWe've reached our midway point in #terrorTober, and Lee has chosen to play... Surviving Mars.
Yes, you read that right! The city building strategy game is Lee's chosen #terrorTober game.
Make sure you're following along as we conclude #terrorTober on next #GameFace. Why, you ask? Because The Outer Words arrives and that sounds like a lot more fun than struggling through a scary game.
With that in mind, Simone updates us on Oxenfree, which sounds like an amazing game! Lee does some critique of Blair Witch, which could almost make u...2019-10-2051 minThe XboxCast#NuNews for October 14thWith Kyle out of action, Producer Paul steps in to help Lee with the news.
Join us for a very different #NuNews!
In the news this week we have duel of the fates as Apple begins selling the Xbox Controller. You better believe it! Mike Ybarra leaves Microsoft after 20 years, and we wish him all the best for his new endeavours. Oxenfree sees a big push from Xbox Game Pass, which is awesome news for the future of indies. And don't forget to begin your pre-load of The Outer Worlds!
A...2019-10-181h 07The XboxCast#NuNews for October 7thTime to get frosty with the release of Frostpunk on Xbox!
This episode is a special test - we had Producer Paul join Kyle in the studio while slacker Lee Skyped in. All thanks to Producer Paul's new shiny audio equipment! Let us know how it sounds as we'll be looking to do more of this for our Conversation With episodes.
In the news Xbox and Spotify become best buds, Star Wars: Battlefront II finally allows you to get all the achievements you're missing, Untitled Goose Game might come to Xbox so...2019-10-111h 26The XboxCastNuNews for October 1stHave you heard? We have kicked off #terrorTober...
Not sure what that is? Check out #GameFace! to hear all about it!
NuNews takes a less creepy tone considering we're in the Halloween month, and actually brings you some interesting and (maybe) factually correct news this week! I think thats the real horror story here. Destiny 3 is not coming any time soon, Modern Warfare sees a massive boycott and pre-order cancellation and Google Assistant now talks to Alexa to talk to Cortana to get your Xbox to turn on... Oh, and beta invites for th...2019-10-051h 15The XboxCast#GameFace! #terrorTober Begins...Welcome ghouls and ghosts to #terrorTober...
We kick things off with naming our very cute, but he's also totally scary, mascot for #terrorTober. Introducing Unemployed Gary! He's going to stick with us while we play our scary, spooky and creepy games over the month of October. Thanks Unemployed Gary! And then we end up getting really nervous and sweaty telling you guys what games we're going to try and play during the most stressful event ever taken part in.
I'm not scared, YOU'RE SCARED!
No idea what happened there...
2019-10-041h 10The XboxCast#NuNews for September 23rdPrepare to Surge with excitement as this week's #NuNews comes at your face!
Black Ops 4 begins to wrap up, Batman Arkham writers are on board the Fable reboot and Afterparty becomes officially official! All while Obsidian is Obsidian is hiring for a new RPG, which might even be The Outer Worlds 2! And on a sad note - Sony now owns Sunset Overdrive... Shed a tear for a missed opportunity.
And as for releases - we have the potential game of the year right here! Mining Rail 2! You heard it hear first guys...2019-09-271h 37
The XboxCast#GameFace! Dead People Don't Pay Taxes
With Kyle still suffering a broken thumb, its up to Lee and Simone to have a game off!
Lee is building his house in Minecraft, and getting distracted with the mining part. Simone is becoming a city planner in Cities: Skylines. It seems this is the week for building!
But thats not all - Lee has jumped into the Ghost Recon: Breakpoint beta and has an interesting review of it while Simone has discovered the awesome Creature in the Wall, thanks to Game Pass. And Kyle even has some thoughts on it. ...2019-09-271h 15
The XboxCast#NuNews for September (So Far)After a week off, Lee has his husky voice on. We hope you like it.
Since we missed the last week's episode, we have a lot to update you guys on. From watching the Game Play charts jump around - thanks to the monster that is Gears 5 - to testing out the latest update of the Xbox dashboard. Then we have realistic fishing sims creeping up on us to boot. What a wild ride.
Speaking of rides, two new games to keep an eye on is Truck Driver and Bus Simulator. You...2019-09-211h 19The XboxCast#GameFace! #back2YourBacklog Wrap UpIt official - August's #back2YourBacklog challenge has wrapped up!
And just in time too with Kyle breaking his hand so he can't play anyways.
To celebrate the completion of the challenge, we asked each other some questions. And you can play along too!
What game did you play?
What was your goal?
How far did you get?
How long do you think it will take to finish / How long did it take for you to finish?
What would have you done differently?
What game wou...2019-09-111h 12The XboxCastNuNews for September 2ndGears POP! has exploded onto the scene with over a million players in just a week.
But already the servers are experiencing some issues...
Welcome to this week's episode of #NuNews. And we kick off with seeing one of our own fallen in battle... Kyle has broken his thumb and had his Xbox One X succumb to the RMA gods... But now onto the real news!
Telltale is back, sorta. Forza 6 is driving into the sunset. Capcom has a new Resident Evil game coming. And Forza Horizon 4 celebrates 12 million pla...2019-09-061h 12The XboxCast#NuNews for August 26th
Do you like new games? Because we have new games!
This past week was an absolute cracker of a week for new game releases, with something for everyone! Want to get the pants scared off you? Try Blair Witch. Want to go back to the good ole days of Alan Wake and Quantum Break? Well Control has you covered. And thats only 2. So many more came out this week, we cant keep track of everything!
Australia is banning We Happy Few (again). It seems like they have a problem over...2019-08-311h 33The XboxCast#GameFace! Kyle's Shocking ChoiceA shocking revelation that threatens to tear The Xboxcast apart!
Did Kyle make the right choice? What would you have done instead?
Even more #back2YourBacklog talk on this episode of #GameFace! We cover the usual suspects - Mass Effect: Andromeda, Sea of Thieves and Destiny 2. But this week we reanimate State of Decay 2 as Simone goes through it, get down with Crackdown 3 and Lee's Division 2 talk doesn't do much to divide us. Guest appearances by Forza 6, Final Fantasy XV, Halo 2 and Forza Horizon 4 courtesy of Lee (of course).
Now...2019-08-281h 12The XboxCastNuNews Goes GamesCom
GamesCom was here! And while not as big as E3, its still choka full of exciting news!
So what are we waiting for? Get ready for a mammoth #NuNews!
News Editor Lee had his work cut out for him this week, so things were spoken about as they happened. From new games coming to Game Pass to Gears POP! and Human Fall Flat DLC, we cover it all. New games announced, new DLC announced, Gears 5 announcements and Kerbal Space Program 2 landing soon! It was super exciting!
And that...2019-08-241h 34The XboxCastNuNews for August 12thYou can now build computers on your Xbox. We truly are living in the future!
PC Building Simulator has arrived on Xbox this week, to make all your virtual dream PC's come to life.
Slay The Spire arrives and jumps straight onto GamePass. We have it on good authority that this may even be GotY... If you like rougelikes that is. If they are not your thing, maybe try a duck that bends gravity to its will? Or Stellaris's new expansion - Utopia!
On the news side, things take a dra...2019-08-171h 11The XboxCast#GameFace! *crickets*Dear Super Sexy Patrons - we have not forgotten you! And to prove our love, we brought back the Patreon Shoutout.
You may want to check where you rank!
We're continuing with out #back2YourBacklog challenge - well Lee isn't. But Kyle and Simone are! What are you playing to help clear your backlog this August? Kyle is still stuck on Mass Effect: Andromeda, but managed to sneak some Rocket League in. Simone is dealing to zeds in State of Decay 2, and even has a quick Stardew Valley update for us!
2019-08-121h 11The XboxCastNuNews for August 5th
Back to normal programming! And the GamePlay charts are looking extremely underwhelming...
The biggest news this week is Ninja moving to Mixer! It has sent shock waves through the streaming community and a massive win for Microsoft. We look forward to what the future holds. But for now, we're happy to see Mixer in the limelight.
GamePass adds new games, Games with Gold revealed which games we can look forward to in August, and No Man's Sky is getting another massive update. New games arrive this week with Planetfall from...2019-08-101h 01