399.5: Phil Spencer RETIRES, huge Xbox shakeup, PlayStation kills Bluepoint, Roblox takes over episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 4H 12M

399.5: Phil Spencer RETIRES, huge Xbox shakeup, PlayStation kills Bluepoint, Roblox takes over

from The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast · host Rand & Jez

🦈 Get Surfshark 80% OFF! ⁠⁠http://www.surfshark.com/XB2⁠⁠ | 100% log free VPN! #ad Time for another XB2! This is a 399.5 special as Jez is out on location. Rand is joined by Cognito of Defining Duke and Iron Lords Podcast to discuss the latest gaming news, as Phil Spencer retires LIVE mid-show. 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Marathon vs. Destiny 2. Rand plays Reanimal. 00:20:00: Phil Spencer retires. Sarah Bond leaves, or fired? 00:54:00: Who is new CEO Asha Sharma? 01:40:00: Rumors of optimism at Xbox, Sarah Bond's goodbyes. 02:36:00: PlayStation shuts down Bluepoint, changing game industry. Asha interviewed by Variety. 03:30:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🦈 Get Surfshark 80% OFF! ⁠⁠http://www.surfshark.com/XB2⁠⁠ | 100% log free VPN! #ad Time for another XB2! This is a 399.5 special as Jez is out on location. Rand is joined by Cognito of Defining Duke and Iron Lords Podcast to discuss the latest gaming news, as Phil Spencer retires LIVE mid-show. 💚 Support us and go AD-FREE on http://Patreon.com/XB2! Extra shows, Q&A sessions, and more. 💚 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00: Intro, Marathon vs. Destiny 2. Rand plays Reanimal. 00:20:00: Phil Spencer retires. Sarah Bond leaves, or fired? 00:54:00: Who is new CEO Asha Sharma? 01:40:00: Rumors of optimism at Xbox, Sarah Bond's goodbyes. 02:36:00: PlayStation shuts down Bluepoint, changing game industry. Asha interviewed by Variety. 03:30:00: Patreon Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOW PLAYING

399.5: Phil Spencer RETIRES, huge Xbox shakeup, PlayStation kills Bluepoint, Roblox takes over

0:00 4:12:09

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast?

This episode is 4 hours and 12 minutes long.

When was this The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on February 21, 2026.

What is this episode about?

🦈 Get Surfshark 80% OFF! ⁠⁠http://www.surfshark.com/XB2⁠⁠ | 100% log free VPN! #ad Time for another XB2! This is a 399.5 special as Jez is out on location. Rand is joined by Cognito of Defining Duke and Iron Lords Podcast to discuss the latest...

Can I download this The XB2 — An Xbox & Gaming Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!