TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 158: Dead Island 2 and Diablo IV

What do Dead Island 2 and Diablo IV have in common? Well they’re hotly anticipated games and some of our team had a hands-on with both. Furthermore, there’s a ton of news to discuss including delistings, trailers and release dates, alongside the titles played recently such as Tchia. So, expect plenty of insight during TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 158. 

This week’s musings come courtesy of Gareth, Paul, and Richard, starting with what they’ve been watching. You’ll get the low-down on the newest instalment of an iconic slasher film series, Scream VI, and Amazon Prime Video’s psychological thriller TV show, Swarm. And then it’s time for games.

Whether you want to discover more about the adrenaline-fueled Shadow Warrior 3, the city-building experience Anno 1800, the tropical open-world of Tchia, the dark metroidvania The Guise, the rhythmic beats of Theatrhythm Final Bar Line, or the sneaky spy multiplayer offering Deceive Inc., we’ve got you covered. Additionally, Dead Island 2, Diablo IV and Exoprimal share the spotlight as the team delves into how the games play ahead of their future release.

In terms of news, the rumoured Spider-Man 2 release date pops up as well as EA’s plan to delist a few Battlefield titles. Also on the agenda is the new gameplay trailer for Lies of P, a stunning trailer for Project M, a date for Crash Team Rumble and the announcement of when Counter-Strike 2 will arrive. 

If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 158, 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

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 165: Games for June and Fable rumours – TheXboxHub Official Podcast

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 165 looks towards the gaming releases on Xbox for June, but that’s not all. The Fable rumours stir up a discussion about the upcoming Xbox Showcase and a cavalcade of new games are on the agenda in regards to what the team have been playing, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. So, be sure to tune in and give it a listen. This week's episode sees Gareth, James, Paul and William get together as they kick things off with a quick catch-up. From fishing and working hard, to witnessing the end of great TV shows like Barry and Succession, it’s a real mixture. But then attention turns to games, games, and more games. The quartet have been spending their free time playing a variety of games lately and share their honest opinions on them. Expect to get insight on the excellent The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, humorous point-and-click adventure Lucy Dreaming, the abstract world of After Us, hardcore drifting courtesy of DRIFTCE, the appalling Boss Rush Mythology, unorthodox fighting in Verdict Guilty, and 2D side-scrolling action of Eastern Exorcist.  Following that, they delve into the upcoming titles such as Diablo IV, Park Beyond, Street Fighter 6, Layers of Fear, and others. And finally, the Xbox Showcase predictions come to the forefront amidst rumours of Fable potentially being shown in some capacity. If you wish to comment on anything discussed in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 165, 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 165: Games for June and Fable rumours 55:49
2. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 164: PlayStation Showcase May 2023 57:26
3. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 163: Redfall – The Breakdown 57:54
4. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 162: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 58:38
5. TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 161: Dead Island 2 and Coffee Talk Episode 2 59:02

TheXboxHub Official Podcast is, as the name suggests, the official podcast of thexboxhub.com. A mostly weekly show in which the team behind the written word get together for a chat, covering the latest Xbox and Game Pass news and games. But as multiformat players, there’s always talk of the wider gaming world, with focus on PlayStation, Switch, PC, VR and even, occasionally, mobile games.

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