415: Xbox back compat returns, Halo Campaign Evolved reviews, Xbox gaming ”free” with ads

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Jez and Rand gear up for ep. 415 of the Xbox Two Podcast! This week, we talk Xbox Cloud Gaming + ads new "free" tier, we discuss Halo Campaign Evolved's success (or lack thereof) and get into the latest Xbox back compat news. Also, Jez reads ... a BOOK?!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00: Intro, Jez has buyer's remorse, and reads a book?!

00:18:00: Tomb Raider delayed, Ghost Recon Wildlands leaked, PS5 disc controversy continues. Xbox tax and the state of game journalism.

00:55:00: LG monitors injecting ads into Windows, Xbox Cloud Gaming vs. ads. Halo reviews influenced by Xbox hate?

01:20:00: Halo Campaign Evolved thoughts, Xbox back compat on PC.

02:00:00: Circana shows Xbox hardware sales jump, Game Pass vs. Xbox studios, Matt Booty vs. Xbox exclusives.

02:30:00: Patreon Q&A topics and superchats.

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