TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 136: PlayStation vs Xbox Game Pass

There’s rarely a quiet week in the gaming world and so it’s no surprise that we’ve got plenty to discuss ahead of Gamescom in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 136. Whether it’s the numerous delays hitting games, or the potential unveiling of a zombie island sequel, nothing comes close to the battle between Sony and Xbox Game Pass. We’re going to discuss the ‘blocking rights’ as well as a whole load of games we’ve been playing like Thymesia and Digimon Survive. So, please give us a listen and enjoy!

Join Gareth, James, Richard and Paul, who have been busy indulging in all kinds of TV and film. You’ll get insight on the Better Call Saul finale, charming Netflix series Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and a classic James Bond offering in the form of Tomorrow Never Dies. Meanwhile, Paul has a good moan about London.

In terms of games we can give opinions on, the aforementioned Souls-like Thymesia and the visual novel tactical RPG Digimon Survive are on the agenda. There’s also talk regarding modernised Minesweeper game Tilesweeper, the eerie adventure Kona, arcade shooter After Wave Downfall, roguelike golfing experience Cursed to Golf, turn-based affair Solasta: Crown of the Magister, and the origami-inspired A Tale of Paper: Refolded.

After the discussion about blocking rights, delays and such, there’s just time for a quick quiz; one that’s back by popular demand.

If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 136, or ask any questions for us to answer in future episodes, feel free to do so!

As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 164: PlayStation Showcase May 2023 – TheXboxHub Official Podcast

Showcase season has officially begun as Sony held their PlayStation Showcase this week, so it’s time for us to delve into everything we saw. Tune in to TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 164 to find out what games stood out, which would make our team instantly fire up the PS5, and whether the latest batch of VR titles will see hardware sales skyrocket.  Join Gareth, James, Paul and Darren for a full and frank discussion regarding the recent PlayStation Showcase. After summarising the event as a whole, the awesome foursome share their highlights and lowlights. Obviously, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 web-slinging action gets a focus as well as Project Q and the future of Metal Gear Solid, but there’s much more to chat about. You can expect to hear thoughts on the above, plus the following titles: Alan Wake 2 Assassin's Creed: Mirage Dragon’s Dogma 2 Foamstars Marathon Phantom Blade Zero Sword of the Sea Synapse The Plucky Squire And more… Did you enjoy everything the PlayStation Showcase had to offer? Are you excited for the new handheld device Project Q?  Let us know and if you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 164, or ask any questions for us to respond to in future episodes, feel free to do so! As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast

1. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 164: PlayStation Showcase May 2023 57:26
2. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 163: Redfall – The Breakdown 57:54
3. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 162: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 58:38
4. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 161: Dead Island 2 and Coffee Talk Episode 2 59:02
5. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 160: Redfall and EA SPORTS PGA TOUR 59:08

TheXboxHub Official Podcast is a weekly (mostly) podcast in which multiple members of the team behind the main site and written words get together to chat about all things Xbox, gaming, and life in general. We cover PlayStation and Switch stuff as well, mostly as we see no reason to bother ourselves with the whole format wars that go on.

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