The Official Xbox Podcast

On this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're flying high and diving deep into the just announced single player story mode of Invincible VS. Executive Producer Mike Willette joins to share gameplay from the story mode, talk about the characters, share the story behind Ella Mental's creation, and a bunch of other behind the scenes information.

00:00 Introduction
01:57 How are you and the team feeling?
03:22 Live React: Invincible VS Story Mode trailer
05:42 What is Story Mode?
09:28 Live React: Story Mode gameplay
15;43 What can you tell us about the new character Ella Mental voiced by Tierra Whack and how she came to be?
18:32 And now Ella Mental is going to be showing up in the comic world?
19:33 What can you tell us about the additional lineup of characters that have been announced?
20:05 Jeff's pitch for an Invincible VS character
20:55 And there's an Arcade Mode with character progression and collectibles?
22:25 What are you most excited for players to discover when playing Invincible VS?
24:00 Outro

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, things are heating up as we blend visual art and the art of combat in a very unique way. We're chatting with the folks from Double Fine about their soon to be released pottery party brawler, Kiln. They're telling us all about what they''ve learned from testing, how players changed the way they see the game, how they blend a social art experience with ceramic-based combat, and so much more.

00:00 Introduction
01:28 What is Kiln and what can players expect jumping in for the first time?
03:06 And your actual shape matters, right?
06:16 Quench mode and play testing
11:02 Smashing and sharing pots
12:26 Have there been any trends that popped up when players desigin their pots?
13:44 Have you noticed any emmerging gameplay metas from the gameplay testing?
15:55 Strategies when playing Quench mode
17:47 What's the thing you're most excited for players to experience when playing Kiln?
21:11 Final thoughts

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, Jonathan Smith from TT Games is here to dive deep into everything we need to know about the Batcave in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. So, grab your cowl, find a dramatic perch, and join us as we go beneath Wayne Manor to discuss customizations, suits, vehicles, trophies, keepsakes, skills, and how it all came together behind the scenes.

00:00 Introduction
02:24 Tell us about LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight
04:25 What can players expect when customizing their Batcave?
06:17 Cosmetic and vehicle customizations
10:15 How do you unlock different Batsuits?
11:12 Vehicles
14:28 Can you tell us about the upgrade system?
16:31 No spoilers, but can you share any big names of characters players wil discover?
18:15 What are you most excited for players to experience?
19:38 Any last thoughts you'd like to share with the community?
20:08 Outro

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we're sitting down with Xbox's Chief Content Officer, Matt Booty, to discuss the new job title; what goes in to making Games Showcase; recent and upcoming releases and updates including Overwatch, Starfield, ESO, Kiln, Forza Horizons 6, and Diablo IV; developer and team collaboration; and so much more.

00:00 Introduction
01:42 Xbox Showcase 2026
02:27 Matt's new title
03:30 Who have you seen lately and what have you played?
06:31 With all the different games genres and studios at Xbox, you'd imagine they'd be in silos, but that's not the case, right?
10:17 Xbox spring releases
17:34 Project Helix
19:00 Xbox Game Camp
22:17 When you look at our portfolio and our content this year, what's the thing that really stands out for you?
24:11 Final thoughts

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In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, we’re revving our engines and hitting the streets in Forza Horizon 6. We’re talking to the devs about what it takes to translate the idyllic countrysides and fast-paced cities of Japan into an experience that has something for everyone. So, whether you’re a fan of white-knuckled-down-to-the-last-second racing, just want to vibe and take in the sights, or if you’re a homebody who wants to customize your garages and villas to your heart’s content, this is the episode for you.

00:00 Introduction
01:12 What is the main difference between Forza Horizon 6 from 5?
03:37 How do people approach Forza Horizon Games?
06:07 What inofrms those Get to the Festival moments
09:41 How did you make that decision to shift that focus from professional driver to aspiring?
13:37 How did you go about tackling the various regions in Japan?
15:39 Have you had to approach how the cars around
you drive in the Tokyo City location?
19:34 How did you create the various regions in ways that make them feel independent and unique to themselves?
21:48 How do you make a racing game that can make you stop to explore and how do you how do you approach stopping people?
24:18 Garage building and other customizations
28:45 Are you able to say anything about that mech tease from the end of the Developer Direct trailer at this point?
29:43 Outro

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