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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · 1d

new video! 7 Times the Computer Was a Cheating Cheater Who Cheated: youtu.be/WInE52dmXiA

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · 7d

Gonna pick up Ghost of Yōtei? We’ve got some (spoiler free) tips to get you started…! youtu.be/wrmehDSeHvM?...

Ghost of Yōtei: 7 Tips You Need to Know Before You Start

Ellen is here to give you some hints and tips for what to do first in Ghost of Yōtei. Avoiding story-spoilers of course! Ellen's Ghost of Yōtei review:…

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · 13d

Ellen's been playing Ghost of Yōtei. Her verdict? It's a brilliant step-up from Tsushima.

Hear all about it in the new video: youtu.be/x9G4G9nHf9c

a screenshot of Ghost of Yōtei, the words "better than tsushima" and a picture of Ellen looking at the text and seeming VERY pleased

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · 22d

The many faces of Guess the Game...! Mike joins in for round 2 in a new video over on YouTube now!

Watch here: youtu.be/27j0hbTgqUM

Ellen Jane and Mike smile at the camera, while Andy pulls a fun shocked expression akin to Home Alone

Everyone looks at a TV off screen deep in thought. Mike scratches his head and points at something.

Everyone looks deep in thought at a TV off-screen, Jane is tilting her head to get a better look, and Andy has his fingers steeples in front of his face.

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · 28d

Sorry, in order to complete these impossible puzzles, you're going to have to leave the game!

New video up now: youtu.be/FacD563cDMI

Text reads: "7 impossible puzzles you had to solve in real life", next to an image of Simon from the game Blue Prince

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Aug 26

How much are gaming CEOs making compared to the people they've been firing? Ellen went rooting around in some financial statements to find out...
youtu.be/V-dYttts94o

Ellen from Outside Xtra looks bemused, flabbergasted, and mildly annoyed, next to a picture of EA's Andrew Wilson in front of a big pile of money. Text reads" "Paid how much?!"

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Aug 21

Ellen has played Kirby Air Riders! While Sakurai joked that "It's basically like Mario Kart", its actually far more chaotic...! youtu.be/xQbo8HcwZV4

Kirby Air Riders is PURE CHAOS

We snuck onto the IGN gamescom studio stage, and Ellen got to try out Kirby Air Riders at gamescom! While Sakurai joked that "It's basically like Mario Kart", its actually far more…

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Aug 20

When it’s your first Gamescom since beating Dark Souls… #outsidextra #Gamescom #gamescom2025 #darksouls #colognecathedral #köln #kölndom

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Aug 19

Watch ONL live over on @outsidexbox.bsky.social today!!!

(Featuring our wonderful commentary)

outsidexbox @outsidexbox.bsky.social · Aug 18

streaming Tuesday! gamescom's Opening Night Live meets Hypemeter™ hype-tracking technology. Join us for real-time reactions and face-clutching surprises! Maybe!

stream begins 6:45PM UK time | 7:45PM CET | 10:45AM Pacific | 13:45PM Eastern

youtube.com/live/aKGS9v9...

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Aug 13

This cute pre-order bonus went from BEE-D-1 to FREEBEE-D-1, and it's not the only one!

New video on Outside Xtra right now: youtu.be/etLx9eVW02I?...

Droid BD-1 from Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order wearing his black and yellow pun-named BEE-D-1 skin

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Aug 5

Developers love to use dead bodies to do some environmental storytelling. Occasionally, they like to make us laugh too.

Here are some that made us chuckle! youtu.be/OcEFGKBNo7E?...

a screenshot from Avowed. a head man lies next to a piece of paper labelled "Hazing note"

A screenshot from the 2017 video game Prey. A dead man in a spacesuit, labelled "Grant Lockwood (Corpse)" floats in space with the moon and Earth in the background

A sceenshot from Fallout 4. an NPC labelled Rory Rigwell is lying dead on a grubby muddy floor. the user is seeing what is in Rory's inventory.

A screenshot from The Witcher 2. Geralt looks at a dead body in a broken hay cart. Blood is on the floor beneath it, and the body appears to be dressed in the white robes of Altair from Assassin's Creed.

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jul 29

These stressful situations in video games will take YEARS off your life 😰😭💀https://youtu.be/o067KHqDVAE?si=VyWAuUciP0NJbqQr

Text reads "7 most stressful situations in games" next to a crying cat chef from overcooked, holding a fire extinguisher in front of some flames

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jul 23

The many faces we made playing Super Mario Party Jamboree…Switch 2 Edition!

See more friendships ruined here: youtu.be/1X9477ieKVQ?...

Ellen and Andy screaming with joy, Mike and Ian screaming in pain

Everyone looks tense as Ellen smiles but with her head in her hands

Ian points at the screen and looks at Ellen, hurt, as Ellen covers a smile with her hands

Mike Ian and Andy chat as Ellen looks grumpily down the camera lens

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jul 22

Sorry, but these gaming armour sets would EVER work IRL... youtu.be/TrcZzPzBS6Q

Text reads: 7 Armour Sets That Would Never Protect You, next to an image of a female presenting character from the Monster Hunter series wearing the Kirin armour set. This set is based on a Unicorn-like monster, and includes a shoulder-covering, square cut bikini top, small loincloth, and a unicorn horn headband with big spiky anime-like hair.

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Oxventure @oxventure.bsky.social · Jul 18

Wyrdwood RETURNS! 🌳 Join us when the new episode premieres in HALF AN HOUR! 🥳
🔗 youtu.be/0igIO43iHnk

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Oxventure @oxventure.bsky.social · Jul 10

Who's for Tisane? It's a lovely brackish beverage! 🤢

📆 Wyrdwood Season Two debuts TOMORROW!
youtu.be/R-83J372K4g

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jul 8

Nooo! Kidnapped by a quest!

Here are 7 Annoying Side Quests that Locked You Out of the Main Game youtu.be/SMMdiBiRt34

An screenshot from Oblivion, showing an armour-clad hand holding a silver sword, looking out to the horizon, stuck on a boat in the middle of the sea. The word "WELP." is written in capitals in the middle on the screen.

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jul 1

These foolish villains let you live only for you to come back and get them later. HA!

New video on YouTube now! youtu.be/LSFePZeZ8EY

text reads "7 Idiot Villains Who Let You Live", next to an image of Pagan Min from Far Cry 4, his face calm but concerned and covered in blood.

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jun 27

Jump into Wyrdwood! Season 1 streaming all day!

outsidexbox @outsidexbox.bsky.social · Jun 27

Starting in 5! A new season of Oxventure Wyrdwood D&D starts next month, and we're celebrating with an epic marathon stream of the ENTIRE 1ST SEASON.

For 13 HOURS of every episode, plus bonus behind-the-scenes material and a sneak preview of season 2:

www.youtube.com/live/iKabhlF...

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jun 25

Starting in just over 15 minutes! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jun 25

streaming today! we're playing a medley of Jackbox faves - jump in to vote on the winners, help us celebrate Pride Month and raise funds for a good cause 🌈

stream starts 4PM UK time | 8AM Pacific | 11AM Eastern

www.youtube.com/live/Ib7_cvg...

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jun 25

streaming today! we're playing a medley of Jackbox faves - jump in to vote on the winners, help us celebrate Pride Month and raise funds for a good cause 🌈

stream starts 4PM UK time | 8AM Pacific | 11AM Eastern

www.youtube.com/live/Ib7_cvg...

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jun 24

Online casinos, hidden minigames, and angry lawyers!

Here are 7 Times GTA Pissed People Off More than the GTA 6 Delay

▶️ youtu.be/rm3y6gNau5E

Text reads "the Dealer has 21. You lose", over an image of a GTA online player sitting at a blackjack table from the Diamond Casino and Resort update. The dealer has his arms out in a polite but infuriating celebration. The player has a score of 20.

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jun 17

Had a root around and found 7 Things You Didn't Know Switch 2 Can Do! 🎮

Some are fun, some are useful, and some will even save you money! 💵 💷

Watch here: ▶️ youtu.be/0eUZjCEmJAA ▶️

Text reads "Did you know?", with an image of a Nintendo Switch 2 below it, which is displaying an image of Ellen holding another Nintendo Switch 2 up to the camera. Switch-ception.

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jun 13

Shiny new merch now in store! Browse some wares, add to cart, do what you feel:

Chaotic Good Vibes Only Mug
My Only Option T-Shirt
D.R.E.A.M. T-Shirt
Original Oxventurers Guild Dice Set
Dungeon Intern Mini Pin

shop the drop: store.outsidexbox.com/collections/...

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Outside Xtra @outsidextra.bsky.social · Jun 10

Which game endings made Ellen turn into an emotional wreck like this? She shares the only ones to ever make her full-on ugly cry 😭🎮

Watch here: youtu.be/Ps7FwWQkPfw

Ellen, wearing headphones and sat in front of a microphone, looks sad and dejected with tears streaming down her face.

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