logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2021
1h 19m

Making Sense of Microsoft's Averted Xbox...

IGN & Geek Media
About this episode

What a week! There's so much to discuss on this episode, from Microsoft shockingly doubling the price of Xbox Live Gold only to just-as-shockingly walk it back later that same day, to the insane new Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic rumor, to Vicarious Visions merging into Blizzard to work on...Diablo 2 (!), and more!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Today
The Depressing Aftermath of Xbox’s Huge Layoffs – Unlocked 699
We sort through the aftermath of Xbox's devastating layoffs from last week, including updates on the status of where Perfect Dark was, what's left of the Turn 10 team, how Microsoft's AI investments may have played a part in all of this, and much more. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:42 - ... Show More
1h 25m
Jul 3
Assessing Xbox’s Layoffs, Game Cancellations, and Studio Closures – Unlocked 698
As expected, layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox did happen this week, and they were unbelievably brutal. Approximately 9,000 people reportedly got laid off, multiple games were canceled, and entire studios were shut down. We sort through the wreckage on this week's Unlocked. 00:00 - I ... Show More
1h 21m
Jun 26
Xbox's 2026 Looks STACKED – Unlocked 697
This year's Xbox Showcase was very good, but next year's Showcase should be absolutely jam-packed with Xbox's A-listers, from Halo to Gears of War to Fable and Forza Horizon. And not just that, Fall 2026 should be one of the biggest quarter of releases in Xbox history. Plus: Xbox ... Show More
1h 34m
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2022
Microsoft and the Metaverse
Microsoft announced this week that it was acquiring Activision Blizzard, the maker of video games such as Call of Duty and Candy Crush, in a deal valued at nearly $70 billion.Microsoft, the owner of Xbox, said the acquisition was a step toward gaining a foothold in the metaverse. ... Show More
23m 2s
Jan 2022
NEWS - Xbox Buys Activision For $70 BILLION
Call Of Duty, Diablo, World of Warcraft, Overwatch and more are now Xbox franchises. Yes, it's THAT insane. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. 
13m 19s
Jan 2022
Metabucks: Microsoft offers $69 billion to buy Activision Blizzard
Microsoft just announced its intention to buy video game developer, Activision Blizzard, for almost $70 billion. This has some people speculating about Microsoft's future metaverse aspirations. 
9m 52s
Dec 2022
Xbox Has Never Had A "Game Of The Year" - Kinda Funny Xcast Ep. 119
Mike, Gary, and Parris sit down to talk about Xbox's history with The Game Awards and their hope for Xbox's future. Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:08:15 - Housekeeping00:09:25 - Xbox Has Never Won A Game of the Year Award00:31:36 - Ads00:34:41 - Xbox’s Future GOTY Contenders?!0 ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2022
Xbox's Incredible Comeback
Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Tina Amini, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing the Xbox vs. PlayStation console race, flipping through the January 2001 issue of GamePro, and observing some i ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2022
Halo Infinite Season 2 Updates! - Kinda Funny Xcast Ep. 81
Go to http://bit.ly/rt_kindafunny to get Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons! Mike, Parris, and Gary ponder the lifespan of Halo as BREAKING NEWS happens for Halo Infinite Season 2! Time Stamps:00:00:00 - Start00:00:45 - Should They Have Delayed Halo again?00:10:04 - Housekeeping00:12:0 ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2023
How Call of Duty became Britain's post-Brexit battleground
Microsoft has found itself in a bitter war of words with both its gaming rival Sony and the UK authorities, over a multi-billion dollar takeover bid of games developer Activision Blizzard. So what is the future of Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty franchise on Xbox or Playstatio ... Show More
27m 9s
Jan 2021
Could Indiana Jones be an Xbox Exclusive?! - Xcast Ep. 24
Visit http://joinhoney.com/KINDA to get Honey for FREE today! Go to http://upstart.com/kindafunny to find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today! Go to http://forhims.com/kindafunny to get started today with a FREE online visit! SnowBikeMike, Gary Whitta, and Parri ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 2021
Busted GTA Remaster Gets Big Patch, But How Did This Even Happen? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.30.21
Gary and Tam talk about the GTA Remaster patch, and why Rockstar allowed the games to be released like this, as well as Halo Infinite updates, and more. Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:07:04 - HousekeepingOur Hawkeye episodes 1 and 2 review is up on Youtube featuring Tim, Nick, ... Show More
1h 4m