Episode 98 | The Albert Ring

Sik and Nick are joined by Albert Dankwa, Xbox Content Program Manager & Social Lead to discuss all things gaming, especially Nick and Jon's favorite title of all-time Elden Ring. It is finally upon us and our very own Producer/Reviews Editor Jesse Norris gave it an extremely high score. We'll talk about that and so much more. Jump in! 00:00:00 - Going live 00:05:57 - Intro 00:06:34 - Hi everyone and let's say hi to Albert! 00:08:00 - What have we been playing? (Albert and Jesse have been playing Elden Ring) 00:14:34 - We find out a bit about Albert 00:24:29 - Community Question #1 - commanderbuck: How did Albert grow and evolve within Microsoft? 00:31:27 - Community Question #2 - Good Old Collingwood: Albert, do you think Phil's philosophy is genuine and what advice would you give to new ABK staff coming into Xbox? 00:34:20 - Couple of Superchats for Albert 00:35:00 - Titanfall tangent thanks to "Albert's shelf" 00:39:00 - Horizon can't catch a break 00:40:22 - Steam Deck reviews are out 00:44:45 - Gabe wants to help Microsoft integrate Game Pass into Steam 00:45:35 - Do we think Microsoft would still pursue Game Pass on Steam with a portable Xbox out there? 00:50:56 - Xbox finally gets proper Twitch integration 00:54:05 - Community Question #3 - DeoGame: Should Microsoft look into partnering for a "Souls-like"? 00:55:45 - Community Question #4 - PoderickPayne: Are you made Jesse messed up getting XboxEra onto Elden Ring's review advertising? 00:57:10 - Community Question #5 - CreakyLegs: Good wishes to all those in Ukraine. Also, Nick is a poo poo face for not liking how Elden Ring looks 00:58:30 - Call of Duty skipping 2023? 01:04:35 - Bethesda is retiring their launcher and migrating everything to Steam 01:06:40 - ATLUS IS MAKING A NEW GAME FOR XBOX! 01:08:06 - Bungie released some concept art for Matter 01:11:52 - Street Fighter 6 finally announced, is it exclusive or multplat? 01:17:40 - Ed Boon teasing but not quite teasing his next game? 01:20:00 - Superchat about Roundhouse Studios 01:21:02 - Jon asks Albert what game(s) he's looking forward to the most 01:30:00 - Patron Shoutout 01:30:48 - Community Question #6 - Cayde4Ever: Would Microsoft consider Deck13/Focus Interactive? Also small tangent on ABK 01:36:50 - Community Question #7 - ShadowlessEdge: Put together the perfect Games with Gold month for April 2022 01:43:45 - Community Question #8 - Faisal: Which Friends actor should play a role in a potential Fallout New Vegas 2? 01:50:00 - Community Question #9 - Knottian: Everyone's favourite From game? Also, questions delving into Albert's fashion sense 01:55:52 - Superchat about a PC replacing a console 01:57:00 - Wrapping up 01:58:17 - Update on the Book 02:01:17 - Ciao for now!