Almost twenty-five years ago, Xbox was launched in theUnited States, ushering in a new era for gaming from Microsoft.

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast looks back on theorigins of the original Xbox, with the push into console gaming back in 2001 and explores how the DirectX powered system, distinctive green-and-black dashboard and now iconic Duke controller defined a new era for Microsoft. This episode also highlights a personal journey with Xbox including his own website and why console gaming will always be synonymous with Xbox.

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Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

Xbox – xbox.com

CESPage.com Xbox - cespage.com/xbox

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

Sixteen years ago, Windows Phone was announced and released, a mobile platform from the past that helped shaped the present.

Description

Peter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast reflects on the rise, impact and demise of Windows Phone, beginning with Microsoft’s shift from Windows Mobile to the launch of Windows Phone exploring the platform’s accessible developer experience and Silverlight-based development tools. This episode also highlights how Windows Phone opened opportunities from apps developed for the platform and how it left a lasting mark on the design approach of Microsoft.

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Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

CESPage.com Silverlight - cespage.com/silverlight

ZuneCardr – zunecardr.com

GameCardr – gamecardr.com

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

Microsoft Build 2026 covered building a frontier intelligence ecosystem and delivering value from frontier developers intoapplications with AI.

DescriptionPeter, host of the RoguePlanetoid Podcast talks about how Microsoft Build 2026 brought developers together to explore the latest innovations from Microsoft across AI, Windows, .NET, cloud, developer tools and more. Peter discusses keynote announcements and highlighted sessions along with how these innovations can help developers build the next generation of applications and experiences.

Show

Website - rogueplanetoid.com/podcast

X - x.com/rogueplanetoid

YouTube - youtube.com/@rogueplanetoid

Links

Microsoft Build - build.microsoft.com

RoguePlanetoid Article – Microsoft Build 2026 Keynote - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2026-keynote

RoguePlanetoid Article – Microsoft Build 2026 Sessions - rogueplanetoid.com/articles/microsoft-build-2026-sessions

Credits

RoguePlanetoid Podcast is a production of cluarantonn.com

Hosted, Written, Produced and Edited by Peter Bull

Music based on Like a Tiger by Jo Wandrini

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson