Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast
- Episódios
- 306
- Publicação
- semanal
- Último episódio
- 8 nov 2026
Sobre o podcast
Defining Duke is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things Xbox co-hosted by beloved YouTuber MrMattyPlays and Lord Cognito. Whether you're a fan and player of Xbox Series X|S, still hanging around on Xbox One, or have fond memories of Xbox 360 and the original Xbox, our show is for you. We go over the news, talk about the games we're playing, scour rumors and speculation, and much more. We publish each and every Sunday, and you can get the show three days early and ad-free by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/laststandmedia We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
Episódios 306
#305 | The Elder Scrolls VI Drama...
Why are you booing? You have a title after eight years! Be grateful. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 …
Notas do episódio
Why are you booing? You have a title after eight years! Be grateful.
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:07:27 - Health Is Wealth
0:24:42 - Helen Chiang speaks out
0:45:53 - Arkane Studios might be purchased by Ubisoft
1:05:05 - South Of Midnight creative director opens up on Xbox’s budget problems
1:22:50 - Closing the books on Gears Of War E Day being $500 million
1:50:02 - ID and MachineGames working closely together
1:54:07 - Persona 1 Remake leak
2:03:54 - God Of War Laufey delayed
2:07:50 - Battlefront 3 is why Mass Effect got canceled
2:19:05 - GTA 6 file size and preload times revealed
2:21:09 - Looking Ahead At Game Releases - November 2026
2:23:30 - What We’re Playing
2:49:27 - Elder Scrolls VI gets its first update in eight yearsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#304 | More Money & More Problems For Xbox...
In a quieter week for Xbox, we deliver to you our longest episode in show history. Don't say we never spoil you! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly …
Notas do episódio
In a quieter week for Xbox, we deliver to you our longest episode in show history. Don't say we never spoil you!
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
8:25 - Health Is Wealth
1:17:30 - Nickname ideas for the Dukes
1:21:02 - We might have a Helix handheld nickname issue
1:25:53 - Xbox’s 25th anniversary is soon
1:31:44 - Why do canceled games almost always look great?
1:38:13 - Phantom Blade Zero reviews are in
1:40:49 - So, your future GOAT game used AI…
1:55:06 - Why does developers flocking to Fallout generate excitement?
2:04:10 - Xbox overextends in missed Netflix deal
2:18:34 - Arkane Lyon’s leash gets extended
2:28:38 - Original Xbox games seem to be getting achievements soon
2:34:35 - Call Of Duty is losing momentum
2:45:23 - Inside Xbox’s COO exiting the company
3:01:20 - Xbox is working on their review situation
3:13:28 - Microsoft offers 60,000 buyouts
3:23:59 - The Gears Of War: E-Day budget situation
3:46:31 - Xbox execs are missing performance targets
3:51:25 - The financials are in for Xbox
4:06:40 - Mass Effect rally continues on
4:42:43 - What We’re Playing
5:19:09 - Wrapping upLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#303 | Xbox's Next Gen Handheld & Pricing Have Leaked...
5 hour Duke? Happy days! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:05:17 - Health Is Wealth0:43:37 - Nicknaming The …
Notas do episódio
5 hour Duke? Happy days!
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:17 - Health Is Wealth
0:43:37 - Nicknaming The Dukes
0:46:23 - Disc to digital benefits
0:48:41 - Is Xbox moving too fast?
0:54:03 - When are more retro Xbox games getting achievement and PC support?
0:56:23 - What is the rest of 2026 gaming schedule looking like?
1:01:10 - Fallout Day 2026
1:06:45 -Xbox hasn’t forgotten physical media
1:20:23 - Xbox buyout was explored
1:39:32 - Xbox Cloud Gaming prices revealed
1:44:58 - AMD FSR 4.1 is coming to Xbox consoles and handhelds
1:50:14 - BioWare is shutting down
2:40:04 - A new sub franchise is headed to Call Of Duty
2:43:04 - Nuance in the AI conversation?
3:13:36 - Star Wars Battlefront 3 is on the menu
3:31:47 - Another new update is coming to Cyberpunk 2077
3:35:46 - What We’re Playing
4:10:06 - Massive investigation on Xbox reveals next gen pricing, changes to Game Pass, and plenty moreLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#302 | Another Week, Another NEW Xbox Initiative...
Blink and you might miss the new big thing Xbox is doing! Last week, it was XP. This is the home to Xbox's Products, Places, Partnerships, and Productions. Basically, where everything that is beyond the "box" …
Notas do episódio
Blink and you might miss the new big thing Xbox is doing! Last week, it was XP. This is the home to Xbox's Products, Places, Partnerships, and Productions. Basically, where everything that is beyond the "box" goes. Sure, fine, that's a lot to talk about on its own. However, a wave of recomps, games running on browsers, and AI powered mods have led to yet another initiative to be stood up rather quickly. This time, it's Xbox Labs, and Xbox aims to take hold of the emerging "creator" space where they will sell new products. If that wasn't enough, a new survey leaked online and tells us that Xbox is looking at making literally everything exclusive outside of Call Of Duty. So, the Dukes heads are spinning to say the least. Let's chat through it all as we always do in what has become an incredibly unpredictable time for all of gaming.
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:08:32 - Health Is Wealth
0:34:05 - Super Mario World slander
0:38:36 - The last game mechanic to make you go “huh, that’s neat”
0:46:20 - Xbox still wants new IP
0:54:41 - Xbox announces the Nano controller
1:01:04 - Gears Of War: E-Day sales estimates are in
1:32:41 - Destiny 1 Remaster inbound?
1:38:54 - Epic is making a full AI game
2:17:46 - College Football is in jeopardy and Todd Howard is likely depressed to hear this
2:26:34 - Physical games are doing just fine
2:35:14 - More Silent Hill games inbound
2:38:28 - Great news for Star Wars: Zero Company
2:41:26 - What We’re Playing
3:00:59 - Xbox Labs is the newest Xbox initiative to be announced
3:27:26 - Xbox reveals XP
3:53:08 - Major exclusives coming to Xbox?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#301 | Xbox Isn't Done Changing EVERYTHING...
The aggression of Asha Sharma and Xbox's new leadership group continues on! In a leaked town hall, we learned of many of Xbox's plans for the future including a "family" of devices for Helix, incoming changes …
Notas do episódio
The aggression of Asha Sharma and Xbox's new leadership group continues on! In a leaked town hall, we learned of many of Xbox's plans for the future including a "family" of devices for Helix, incoming changes to Game Pass, and the streamlining to how games reach the platform. One of the more noteworthy comments was Asha's insistence that Xbox has not "earned the right" to avert their gaze beyond the console platform. This is something clearly in staunch opposition to what the prior leadership team stood for as they explored everything from gaming through TV apps to the Cloud. With the focus on the current generation of consoles, what does this mean for games even in the 2030s? The Dukes think you should get very cozy with the idea of still playing games on these devices even up to a decade from now.
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:10:09 - Health Is Wealth
0:28:54 - What game are we dropping everything for to obtain the Thic?
0:39:53 - A licensed game that could finally get its due
0:45:11 - What is next for Xbox Game Studios?
0:55:13 - Gaming for spooky season
0:59:26 - Fear of layoffs looming at The Coalition
1:19:44 - The Forza Bros are getting upset
1:30:48 - Rebs Gaming drops new Halo leaks
1:49:08 - A used PS5 pro is $1,400 at GameStop
2:03:29 - State Of Decay 3 Beta coming soon
2:10:03 - Layoffs begin at Ninja Theory
2:17:45 - Fan favorite PlayStation series set to make comeback?
2:32:16 - Capcom looking to turn RE Engine into an AI Generation Engine
2:41:28 - Kena: Scars Of Kosmora delayed to 2027
2:43:47 - What We’re Playing
3:12:22 - Xbox Helix details leak from internal Town HallLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#300 | Our Gears Of War: E-Day Review Is HERE - Did It Deliver?!
Happy 300 to all our fellow Dukes! For those of you have stuck by our side through both personal and professional highs and lows, we're eternally grateful that you're here. To the surprise of some of you, the …
Notas do episódio
Happy 300 to all our fellow Dukes! For those of you have stuck by our side through both personal and professional highs and lows, we're eternally grateful that you're here. To the surprise of some of you, the Dukes DO take a lot of time to reflect and celebrate. Beyond that, we get into the main attraction. Xbox's first console exclusive in years is here in Gears Of War: E-Day. Cog and Matty have played the campaign. Did it deliver? There's only one way for you to find out.
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro/Reminiscing on 300 episodes of Duke
0:48:44 - Xbox Ally or Steam Deck?
0:53:02 - Mythic Achievements are real
1:09:00 - Xbox is NOT for sale
1:23:21 - What’s happening inside Destiny 2’s unvaulting?
1:34:52 - Unpacking the Physint budget drama
1:51:07 - Satya Nadella says Xbox’s streamlining is great
1:55:08 - Ex Bethesda dev says Starfield 2 is unlikely
2:18:16 - Witcher 3 Remaster is setting records
2:23:15 - Why Remedy didn’t use yellow paint in Control Resonant
2:27:31 - PlayStation reportedly polling about physical games
2:37:00 - Looking Ahead At Game Releases - October 2026
2:50:12 - What We’re Playing
3:33:44 - Rebs Gaming’s inside report on Halo’s futureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#299 | The Death Of Halo Studios
Round 2 of the Xbox Reset has arrived thanks to none of other than the Green Reaper. Joining us is Gene Park to discuss the fallout of these events. Halo is now officially run by Activision as Xbox finally …
Notas do episódio
Round 2 of the Xbox Reset has arrived thanks to none of other than the Green Reaper. Joining us is Gene Park to discuss the fallout of these events. Halo is now officially run by Activision as Xbox finally chopped down 343 aka Halo Studios. It has been a long time coming as 343 managed the franchise for 15 years. Their tenure brought us Halo Anniversary Edition, Halo 4, Halo 5 Guardians, Halo Infinite, Halo Wars 2, and Halo Campaign Evolved. Almost all of these were disasters in their own way and as Asha Sharma's team cleans house, this felt inevitable in the wake of poor sales for the latest Halo remake. So, how can Activision rebuild the franchise? What direction do they take things in? Is it time to rebuild from scratch and ignore literally anything done before? Are sprint, ADS, and mantling returning features? How long will all of this take? It is a seismic undertaking and one thing is clear: another 343 led Halo game that sucks would sting, but another new beginning that results in disaster would drive us all to the point of insanity. Xbox must nail this, but that goes for a number of their IP they're now looking to nurture. Obsidian has joined forces with Bethesda and it's no doubt that these two will be at the hip for a very long time as Fallout continues to peak in popularity. What is Obsidian's creative future? Are they forever attached to Fallout or are more experiments on the way? Plus, will InXile join the fold at Bethesda eventually as the Xbox Game Studios family has become incredibly lean. It's our largest episode ever, so do get comfortable, settle into the conversation, and enjoy!
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:07:02 - Addressing the nuclear Brad strike
0:14:02 - Health Is Wealth
0:17:02 - Is Trails 2 Remake worth it if you already played the original?
0:19:59 - The next chapter for Bungie
0:48:49 - Gene Park’s interview with Hideo Kojima
1:27:31 - Xbox’s platinum equivalent is here
1:37:46 - Why Fable was given a decade
1:47:36 - Undead Labs has gone independent
1:52:44 - Starcraft won’t be Xbox exclusive
1:58:55 - Blood Of Dawnwalker cost just $40 million
2:12:44 - Final Fantasy 7’s difficulty controversy
2:37:01 - Valor Mortis makes admirable price move
2:44:11 - What We’re Playing
3:20:16 - Round 2 of the Xbox Reset commencesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#298 | A BIG Blizzard Approaches... (In 2030)
XBOX's continued investment in an avalanche of tentpole IP's came full circle at BlizzCon 2026! The Dukes enlist "The Reaper" of Overwatch and all things BLIZZARD to break down the latest ramifications! From …
Notas do episódio
XBOX's continued investment in an avalanche of tentpole IP's came full circle at BlizzCon 2026! The Dukes enlist "The Reaper" of Overwatch and all things BLIZZARD to break down the latest ramifications! From World Of Warcraft's roadmap/controller future, Diablo 5, and StarCraft announcements to how far out some of these releases are! We also discuss a plethora of XBOX news, the Kojima and XBOX partnership aftermath, Asha Sharma handling your customer support tickets and more!
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro/Health is Wealth
0:12:09 - Warm Up Questions
0:27:14 - Inside report on Kojima and PlayStation’s split
0:54:02 - Are Day 1 Game Pass Games done in 2027?
1:13:32 - Apparently, Asha Sharma is helping Xbox support herself
1:22:02 - The PlayStation Blackout failed
1:28:10 - Wonders Of O trademarked by Neowiz
1:33:34 - Major updates for Bungie & Marathon
1:46:07 - FF7 Remake team is handling Kingdom Hearts 4
1:57:05 - Injustice 3 inbound?
2:00:29 - SEGA is going all in on adaptations
2:10:04 - GenAI use is crushing Level 5
2:12:24 - Capcom Announcements from TGS 2026
2:16:36 - Sea of Thieves Signs Of Life
2:21:36 - What We’re Playing
2:49:05 - The Big Blizzcon BlowoutLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#297 | PlayStation Just Lost Hideo Kojima To XBOX...
In the wee hours of the night, an absolute stunner landed. Prolific and beloved game director, Hideo Kojima, has killed off his partnership with PlayStation for his upcoming action-espionage title, PHYSINT, and …
Notas do episódio
In the wee hours of the night, an absolute stunner landed. Prolific and beloved game director, Hideo Kojima, has killed off his partnership with PlayStation for his upcoming action-espionage title, PHYSINT, and signed on with Xbox. According to the man himself, PlayStation was ready to cancel his game this June! After three months of searching, he found his partner in XBOX. It's a partnership where Kojima claims that they "share a common vision for the future" which says more than just about anything else within this next. Those who recall the PHYSINT announcement in 2024 will also remember that this was TV/movie deal as well. According to the XBOX Wire, they've got that too! So, what gives? Is this just a money play? Has Sony lost touch with optical wins when it was only last generation that they reaped the massive benefits of saving Kojima from Konami? What is XBOX's end goal in all of this? There is much to discuss! Beyond that, we talk about the Cloud Gaming snafu, the diabolical Steam achievement leak, and so much more!
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro (Gamescom and Pax West Debriefing)
00:34:17 - Health Is Wealth
00:46:26 - Will Metaphor: ReFantazio get a definitive edition?
00:49:43 - Cog’s thoughts on GTA 6 gameplay
00:55:41 - Nintendo Direct recap
01:04:04 - Ocarina Of Time Remake impressions
01:30:30 - Developers opt out of Xbox’s disc to digital program?
01:37:55 - Every NPC in Fable is handcrafted
01:41:42 - Hideki Kamiya once again requests to make Scalebound
01:48:31 - Rumors suggest Forza Horizon 6 isn’t coming to PS5 in 2026
01:50:43 - Blood Of Dawnwalker sequel in the works
01:55:54 - More Final Fantasy 7 beyond the remakes
01:59:20 - Capcom is focusing on reactivating IP
02:02:31 - Witcher 1 Remake is on hold
02:05:45 - PlayStation is looking to bring back Killzone
02:12:05 - Venom game is still in development
02:13:38 - Game Releases for September 2026
02:21:55 - What We’re Playing
03:04:45 - Hideo Kojima jumps ship to Xbox
03:54:14 - The catastrophic Steam achievement leak
03:18:37 - Xbox’s Cloud Gaming SnafuLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#296 | Will Xbox Go All In On Physical Games?
Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for a rare one! Indeed, it is I, Matty, and I shall be tickling your ears across the airwaves in a solo venture here from Paris. Today, I dive into the post-Gamescom fallout in …
Notas do episódio
Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for a rare one! Indeed, it is I, Matty, and I shall be tickling your ears across the airwaves in a solo venture here from Paris. Today, I dive into the post-Gamescom fallout in what has been an eventful trip for Xbox. For starters, BBC News briefly spoke with Asha Sharma and managed to snag a few answers from her on everything from Helix's "family of devices" to Halo getting some more focus over time. Most interestingly to me was her approach to physical games versus Sony's recent statement on how "reasonable consumers" know they don't own their digital games. Naturally as a game collector, I'm very interested to see where Xbox's disc-to-digital program goes. If this is the starting point, or "step one" as they've put it, then I can imagine great things arriving down the stretch. The question is: what does this mean for physical releases? Is it possible that Xbox pulls out limited runs of their games following the launch? I discuss that, plus Asha's thoughts on Xbox's approach to exclusivity which say more than I think most are considering! Beyond that, we dive into Fable's story length, Xbox's ambitious movie deal, my experience with State Of Decay 3, and (somehow) a whole lot more. Enjoy!
Sign up with code DEFININGDUKE at DraftKings! Spend $5 to get $200 in rewards within 21 days
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:13:58 - State Of Decay 3 release plans
0:30:11 - Double Fine's Game Jam Kickstarter
0:41:00 - Xbox's Ambitious Movie Deal
0:51:59 - DOOM's DLC Crunch Story
0:59:11 - Thoughts on GTA 6's Gameplay Reveal
1:09:43 - Star Wars: Zero Company Devs Furloughed Ahead Of Launch
1:15:39 - A Motive's Iron Man Game Confirmed
1:54:05 - What I'm Playing
2:17:25 - Asha Sharma's comments on Helix, Physical Media, and HaloLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#295 | We played Fable and State Of Decay 3 Early... (And In Person!)
IN PERSON DUKE ALERT! The Dukes have united in Germany for Gamescom 2026. This marks a first for the duo! Join us as we recollect on our adventures across Europe from jetlag to McDonalds and, yes, even Fable! …
Notas do episódio
IN PERSON DUKE ALERT! The Dukes have united in Germany for Gamescom 2026. This marks a first for the duo! Join us as we recollect on our adventures across Europe from jetlag to McDonalds and, yes, even Fable! Much has been said about the game following its delays, but now we have a clear look at combat. What about it is strong and are the comments about the enemy reactivity overplayed? We dive in. Plus more on State Of Decay 3 from graphics to feel. How is this shaping up as it hails from a former Xbox First Party studio? Naturally, we dive into that, plus all the other things we've seen and played while out here. It's a bit of a structureless conversation, so we appreciate you bearing with us and enjoy what is a rare type of episode for all of us. Due to the episode being in person, there are no timestamps.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#294 | Xbox Has A Secret Game Announcement...
It's the week before Gamescom! Around this time, the Dukes never expect much as Xbox has already fired out their reveals for the year thanks to June's annual showcase. A recent rumor changed all of that! Thanks …
Notas do episódio
It's the week before Gamescom! Around this time, the Dukes never expect much as Xbox has already fired out their reveals for the year thanks to June's annual showcase. A recent rumor changed all of that! Thanks to NateTheHate, we are officially aware of a sequel to an Xbox owned IP being developed by a third party team which would see a release this year. The Dukes crack open the archives of Xbox and sift through all the dreams of what this could be. One thing is for certain: It's not Banjo.
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
2:47 - Health is wealth
18:26 - An Xbox first party game you’ve missed
27:38 - You can DoorDash games
30:22 - Harvey Smith is back
43:00 - Sledgehammer was prototyping a Halo game
56:05 - Xbox’s 25th Anniversary Controller details leak
57:46 - Fallout 4’s newest update has some serious lore
1:21:14 - Xbox is partnering with McDonalds
1:30:02 - Kingdom Hearts 4 news galore
1:45:04 - Shuhei Yoshida’s peculiar advice to Sandfall Interactive
1:50:18 - Trails In The Sky gets a unique localization patch
1:56:34 - PlayStation’s live service struggles continue
2:05:35 - Oxenfree studio Night School is shutdown by Netflix
2:11:57 - What We’re Playing
2:29:16 - Xbox has a secret game announcement coming to Gamescom
2:59:08 - Wrap UpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#293 | We go down the Elder Scrolls VI Rabbithole...
How hungry are people for Elder Scrolls VI? Apparently, very! All it took was eight asterisks within the game's subtitle to send a flurry of fans into everything from lore wikis to decoding employee …
Notas do episódio
How hungry are people for Elder Scrolls VI? Apparently, very! All it took was eight asterisks within the game's subtitle to send a flurry of fans into everything from lore wikis to decoding employee identification numbers in Starfield's Developer Direct. With such rampant curiosity, this led the Dukes down the rabbithole. What do these eight characters represent? Indeed, if the theories are true, they tell us more than you'd expect. Beyond that, we settle into a chat about the coming generation of consoles. Will Xbox weaponize Elder Scrolls VI as a lightning rod which can draw people into the ecosystem? Is it worth risking millions upon millions of dollars lost for this? Essentially, is this game going to find itself in a camp with Call Of Duty and Forza or Clockwork and Gears? There are compelling arguments for both sides, so join the very delirious Dukes as they settle into a lengthy conversation about Elder Scrolls!
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
11:20 - Health Is Wealth
25:12 - Gears E Day beta sets records for series
38:32 - Currently hired ID Software dev blasts Xbox
1:02:12 - Xbox explains the big server outage
1:05:33 - Update on Halo Campaign Evolved sale’s estimates
1:20:34 - GTA 6 gets a gameplay reveal on Netflix
1:50:45 - Ghost Of Yotei Complete Edition announced
1:54:22 - Lord Of The Rings remasters inbound
2:00:15 - Atlus thinks they have to do Persona 1 & 2 Remakes
2:06:52 - Hog Leg 2 confirmed
2:09:56 - What We’re Playing
2:42:49 - The extremely desperate Elder Scrolls rabbithole
3:11:43 - Blizzard is Microsoft’s top performing studio
3:16:48 - Wrap upLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#292 | Xbox's Game Preservation Program LEAKS...
In a time where game preservation feels it matters the least, here comes some much needed news. Leaked via The Verge, we now know Xbox is accelerating a program dedicated to preserving your games dating back to …
Notas do episódio
In a time where game preservation feels it matters the least, here comes some much needed news. Leaked via The Verge, we now know Xbox is accelerating a program dedicated to preserving your games dating back to the original Xbox generation. That much has been known thanks to a program greenlit by Sarah Bond during her time at Xbox. However, the new wrinkle is not only that Xbox 360 games are headed to PC, but also that the backwards compatible library stands a chance to expand beyond what we already know. Now, the catch is that other developers would have to play ball, but more from a greenlight standpoint rather than any additional engineering. The icing on the cake? Xbox is finally bringing its platinum trophy equivalent to the platform. After two generations of waiting, they'll finally be getting with the times and you won't have to wait much longer to hear about it thanks to Asha Sharma. Plus: Xbox's "platform" game focus, more absolutely dismal news for Halo, the unaffordability of console gaming, and so much more!
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
5:42 - Health Is Wealth
21:54 - In person Duke soon?
23:45 - Shoutout to SS+
28:31 - A retro gaming solution?
30:00 - Asha Sharma confirms platinum trophy equivalent coming to Xbox later this year
44:18 - Asha Sharma’s leaked memo to staff
58:16 - Halo sales estimates are in
1:32:01 - Xbox console price increase confirmed for EU and UK
1:36:42 - ESO faces a content delay following layoffs
1:41:23 - A crazy Bethesda remaster candidate leaks
1:44:16 - Sony responds to shareholders about physical games
1:57:43 - Steam Machine reservations will be filled by end of year
1:59:18 - Mass layoffs expected at EA
2:02:19 - What We’re Playing
2:31:00 - Xbox’s Game Preservation Program Leaks
3:07:58 - Wrap UpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#291 | We played Gears Of War E-Day EARLY...
Ah, like the good ol' days! It's time to talk a lot of Halo and Gears. Interestingly, one franchise has handled the baton pass much better than the other. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are …
Notas do episódio
Ah, like the good ol' days! It's time to talk a lot of Halo and Gears. Interestingly, one franchise has handled the baton pass much better than the other.
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
13:03 - Most Anticipated Games for the year
20:52 - Why do people care about Bethesda?
30:25 - The great Xbox outage
1:00:32 - Rebs Gaming on future of Halo
1:27:51 - Xbox optimizing download speeds
1:30:58 - Xbox’s gamescom plans
1:33:40 - The layoffs have begun at Double Fine
1:42:33 - Avatar Legends suddenly delayed on Xbox
1:49:26 - Stalker 2’s first expansion has a date
1:51:25 - Dragon Age Remasters dream is dead
2:03:12 - A new Cyberpunk game has leaked
2:07:03 - Looking Ahead At Game Releases - August 2026
2:13:08 - What We’re Playing
2:32:11 - Gears Of War E-Day
3:04:12 - Xbox’s ad supported game streaming has arrived
3:22:21 - Fable’s release date snag
3:37:09 - Wrap upLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#290 | Our Halo Campaign Evolved Review Is HERE - Did It Deliver?!
The latest release by Halo Studios is here! While the run up to this launch has been far from clean, how does this game fare when separated from the noise? The Dukes who have deep ties to this game unpack it …
Notas do episódio
The latest release by Halo Studios is here! While the run up to this launch has been far from clean, how does this game fare when separated from the noise? The Dukes who have deep ties to this game unpack it from the ‘super fan’ angle before rolling into what this means for those who have never played a Halo game. It’s a strange one, but we’ll do our best as always!
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
4:51 - Health Is Wealth
21:06 - Hits Only versus New IP
40:35 - Xbox Reveals Backward Compatibility for PC
53:20 - Xbox’s Messaging on Exclusivity Gets Messy Again
1:03:31 - Xbox Leadership Reportedly Detests Game Pass
1:20:14 - Halo Roadmap Leaks from Rebs Gaming
1:35:07 - Marathon’s Director Bows Out
1:48:29 - Circana’s Dooming News for Physical Game Lovers
2:13:07 - KOTOR Remake in 2028?
2:20:14 - What We’re Playing (Halo)
3:07:26 - Bethesda Lays Out the Roadmap for Their Future
3:56:54 - Wrap UpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#289 | The Fallout From The 'Xbox Reset'
A lot can happen in a week's time! Now that the dust is settling and we have a rare quiet moment for Xbox, it's time to fully unpack the immediate results of Xbox's Reset. We've learned that multiple Zenimax …
Notas do episódio
A lot can happen in a week's time! Now that the dust is settling and we have a rare quiet moment for Xbox, it's time to fully unpack the immediate results of Xbox's Reset. We've learned that multiple Zenimax owned studios have returned to their smaller sized around the mid 2010s. When you look across the industry at the various indie and AA success stories, one has to wonder if AAA is no longer just borrowing creative ideas from these parts and, instead, emulating their business structure. Is there a lesson to be learned in Expedition 33 reaching 8+ million copies sold with a team of around 30 people and their strategic form of outsourcing? What of the 10+ person team at Mega Crit that works on the indie hit Slay The Spire 2? Does the industry truly need its titanic teams across the board or should there be exceptions to that rule in cases such as Rockstar? The reality is that we won't know for years how any of this pans out, but it's a good thought exercise nonetheless!
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
10:51 - Health Is Wealth
25:04 - The Future of Elder Scrolls
33:49 - Leadership Issues at Halo Studios Again
1:02:46 - The Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 Ports
1:08:59 - Microsoft Deletes a 25 Year Old Account
1:29:51 - The Slow Adoption Rate of PS5 and Series Consoles
1:39:37 - Obsidian Responds to Claims That They're a Different Team Nowadays
1:54:33 - Ryse: Son of Rome Was Supposed to Be Xbox's Assassin's Creed
2:00:52 - Glen Schofield Officially Retires from Making Games
2:10:17 - People Are Truly Backlog Gaming Like Crazy
2:13:41 - What We're Playing
2:34:44 - The Fallout of the "Xbox Reset"
3:25:04 - Wrap UpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#288 | The Grand 'Xbox Reset' Is HERE... (it's a LOT)
What has Brad done this time? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro12:27 - Health Is Wealth27:44 – Xbox …
Notas do episódio
What has Brad done this time?
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
12:27 - Health Is Wealth
27:44 – Xbox leaning into exclusivity
43:19 – TES 6 is 2–3 years away
52:27 – Obsidian is making a Fallout game
1:33:58 – Spyro devs are interested in Banjo
1:38:47 – Project Fantasy funding pull leads to studio shutdown
1:46:11 – What We’re Playing
2:01:14 – The Grand Xbox Reset is here
3:27:31 – Wrap UpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#287 | We're Tired, Boss...
The bottom continues to fall out from the games industry. Approximately five impending studio closures was simply not enough. Here comes PlayStation who is shutting down their entire physical game operation …
Notas do episódio
The bottom continues to fall out from the games industry. Approximately five impending studio closures was simply not enough. Here comes PlayStation who is shutting down their entire physical game operation. It's never been more clear than right now that many of us who have been gaming since the 90s are now truly considered "the old guard" as we continue to face off against staggering changes at a breakneck speed.
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
3:31 - Checking in with the Dukes
22:50 - Xbox announces more console price increases
48:38 - Is Xbox pulling third party deals from Game Pass?
55:26 - PlayStation goes all digital
1:18:37 - The Bungie cuts are official
1:34:27 - Will GTA 6 be 60 FPS?
1:38:57 - Oblivion Remastered gets Switch 2 port details
1:41:07 - What We’re Playing
2:06:09 - Xbox is eyeing Undead Labs for closure
2:29:24 - Xbox debates canceling Blade and shutting down Arkane
2:58:52 - Xbox pulls funding from Project Fantasy
3:12:12 - Wrap upLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#286 | Steam Machine Prices and XBOX Helix effect...
The RAM-pocalypse has arrived and Valve has set the tone on hardware pricing! Jimmy Champane of Deck Ready and The Insipid Ghost of The Expansion Pass break down all the Steam Machine news! How does this affect …
Notas do episódio
The RAM-pocalypse has arrived and Valve has set the tone on hardware pricing! Jimmy Champane of Deck Ready and The Insipid Ghost of The Expansion Pass break down all the Steam Machine news! How does this affect Project Helix launch and pricing? Massive news week for the Dukes and we sift through it all. GTA 6 colossal news impact, Phil Spencer believing in Kojima/OD, Xbox going full Hollywood and so much more!
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
2:38 - Warm Up Questions
5:12 - GTA 6 Price revealed, details & performance
32:23 - Todd Howard likes Blade. XBOX rake inbound?
43:55 - XBOX triples down on HOLLYWOOD
58:28 - Halo’s Project Ekur latest rumors
1:11:21 - Kojima says Phil & Asha understood OD
1:21:58 - Marathon’s new PvE mode
1:38:59 - Sonic and Shinobi failed to meet expectations
1:47:21 - Obsidian sued in class action lawsuit
1:51:13 - EA holds third round of layoffs this year
1:56:24 - Looking ahead at game releases - July 2026
2:04:22 - What We're Playing
2:15:07 - STEAM MACHINE sticker shock & Project Helix effectLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#285 | It's Happening AGAIN... - More Xbox Studio Shutdowns Soon
Brad's curse continues on. Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/duke Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to …
Notas do episódio
Brad's curse continues on.
Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/duke
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
3:30 - An update on the Green Reaper
8:10 - Colin scolds The Dukes
13:09 - A brief reprieve from Xbox depression
24:30 - What We’re Playing
1:02:00 - Xbox Studio Shutdowns
3:01:15 - Wrap UpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#284 | The Fallout From Xbox's 2026 Showcase...
Today, we tested the Brad curse. It worked. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro02:55 - Our favorite …
Notas do episódio
Today, we tested the Brad curse. It worked.
Timestamps:
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00 - Intro
02:55 - Our favorite games from this week
15:41 - Is the GTA 6 threat overexaggerated?
24:33 - The great PlayStation vs Xbox Originality debate
43:24 - Asha Sharma vs Phil Spencer
50:33 - The Brad Curse becomes real
1:18:05 - Xbox confirms “reliable pipeline of exclusives”
1:48:42 - The Gears Of War PS5 Fiasco
1:58:37 - Xbox lost millions of Game Pass subs after price hike
2:05:47 - Fable gets 30 minutes of new gameplay
2:24:45 - Halo: Campaign Evolved gets 28 minutes of new gameplay
2:42:01 - Gears Of E-Day is the longest campaign yet
2:44:40 - Premium editions for Halo, Gears, and Fable
2:54:21 - Project Mara is officially canceled
2:59:05 - Blade is still alive
3:01:28 - What We’re Playing
3:28:44 - Is Xbox trying to cut hardware prices?
3:44:03 - Wrap UpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#283 | Exclusivity Is BACK - Our Reaction To Xbox's 2026 Showcase...
Xbox's 2026 summer showcase has come and gone! As per usual, it was a relatively strong showing featuring big reveals and welcome surprises, yet it still managed to put up a few big head scratchers …
Notas do episódio
Xbox's 2026 summer showcase has come and gone! As per usual, it was a relatively strong showing featuring big reveals and welcome surprises, yet it still managed to put up a few big head scratchers. Fortunately, the good outweighed the bad. For starters, the hardcore Xbox community has deeply yearned for the return to exclusivity. After months of lip service, Xbox is taking action by making Gears Of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution console exclusive. Obviously, that leaves us with many questions! Why these two games? What data do they hope to collect from them? Is Xbox appeasing their hardcore community for enough time to help rebuild the base before transitioning to a fully PC ecosystem? Beyond the strategy updates, we have plenty of good games! Halo, State Of Decay, A Plague Tale: Resonance, Persona 6, a new Spryo, Vivarium, and a chockful of other delightful looking games all made their presence felt. Unfortunately, Xbox has decided for what is technically a third year in a row to round out a showcase on a Call Of Duty game. Combined with a predictably lacking performance by Bethesda and the otherwise strong showcase experiences some serious lows. Last, but not least, we got an extended showing for Gears Of War: E-Day. Did Coalition's return to the essence of this franchise go off without a hitch? We discuss!
Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/duke
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:06:45 - General Impressions
0:19:04 - Commitment to Console Exclusivity
0:38:30 -Fable
0:48:31 - Halo Campaign Evolved
0:53:12 - A Plague Tale: Resonance
0:57:10 - Persona 4 Revival
1:06:31 - State of Decay 3
1:12:15 - Sea of Thieves Season 20
1:15:22 - Metro 2039
1:20:36 - Bad Magpie
1:22:31 - Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember
1:25:08 - Join Us
1:26:30 - Senua
1:34:00 - Fallout 76: Infestations
1:44:44 - DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations
1:48:23 - Crazy Taxi World Tour
1:54:04 - 25th Anniversary Hardware
1:57:54 - Age of Empires IV Expansion
1:58:56 - Minecraft Dungeons 2
2:00:38 - Magicians: The Devil's Deal
2:02:07 - Valor Mortis
2:04:26 - ESO – Season One Teaser
2:07:49 - Flight Simulator World Update 22
2:09:12 - Where Winds Meet
2:09:49 - Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
2:11:59 - Vivarium
2:18:34 - Persona 6
2:29:08 - Spyro: A Realm Beyond
2:32:14 - Clockwork Revolution
2:42:10 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
2:54:30 - Gears of War: E-Day
3:14:22 - Wrap UpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#282 | Our Xbox Games Showcase 2026 Predictions...
It's officially showcase season! As tradition dictates, Rand Al Thor 19 of Xbox Two joins the Dukes for a smorgasbord of predictions! This year, we approach things a touch differently. Yes, we get into every …
Notas do episódio
It's officially showcase season! As tradition dictates, Rand Al Thor 19 of Xbox Two joins the Dukes for a smorgasbord of predictions! This year, we approach things a touch differently. Yes, we get into every (!) first party studio under the Xbox folder as per usual. However, 2026 marks the first Asha Sharma led summer showcase. With many business decisions up in the air ranging from exclusivity to hardware, this feels like a great time for Xbox's new lead to truly put her mark on the brand. With the "This is an Xbox" slogan out the window, will Xbox dare to don the logos of other platforms on their own stage? What of Project Helix? Much of Asha's rallying cry has been around "Return to XBOX." So, is it too early to show what Helix is truly made of during the 25th anniversary year of the brand? Will the shortage on consumer electronics plague what could be a massive announcement for the brand? Indeed, this showcase is a central point for a lot of business decisions that Asha could make in front of a crowd. Given this is her first showcase, the trio discusses what her "Hail Mary" moment can be. Is it time for a new Elder Scrolls VI trailer? Hi Fi Rush 2? Persona 6 or Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3? A sequel to Fallout: New Vegas? There are many avenues for Xbox's new lead to take! Join us as we debate the appearance of over 30 first party studios, dig into third party partnerships, and stew over what could be a monumental showcase for the brand!
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:11:18 - Exclusivity
0:43:01 - Hardware
1:06:13 - Activision
1:17:28 - Arkane
1:25:33 - Bethesda Game Studios
1:35:38 - Coalition
1:41:07 - Compulsion
1:42:44 - Double Fine
1:45:13 - Halo Studios
1:59:38 - iD Software
2:03:45 - InXile
2:18:42 - MachineGames
2:27:09 - Mojang
2:29:05 - Ninja Theory
2:32:13 - Obsidian Entertainment
2:38:00 - Playground
2:48:14 - Rare
2:53:22 - Turn 10
2:54:11 - Undead Labs
2:59:27 - World's Edge
3:02:08 - Xbox Game Studios PublishingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#281 | The Great Xbox-PlayStation Exclusivity Debate
The Belgium Beauty joins once more as the Dukes combine to tackle our favorite topic: EXCLUSIVITY! Yes, PlayStation appears dead set on reverting to the ways of old as news has come in via Bloomberg. Moving …
Notas do episódio
The Belgium Beauty joins once more as the Dukes combine to tackle our favorite topic: EXCLUSIVITY! Yes, PlayStation appears dead set on reverting to the ways of old as news has come in via Bloomberg. Moving forward, all PlayStation single player games will be exclusive to the console. With the launch of Xbox Player Voice, fans are louder than ever about exclusivity on the other side and as we approach the June showcase season, the topic has reached a fever pitch. Through a combination of our brains and your write ins, we leave no stone unturned. Is this good for gaming? Are Xbox and PlayStation doing all this to remove any semblance of power from Steam? Can Xbox ever untether themselves from Steam? We dig through it all and much more!
Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at https://www.warbyParker.com/DUKE —and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:34 - Health Is Wealth
0:50:02 - Comment boys
0:55:58 - Quick summer showcase wishlist
1:03:08 - Tough decisions in September
1:18:30 - Xbox is now XBOX
1:24:43 - Forza Horizon 6 surpasses 1 million players in early access
1:27:42 - Warhorse is making a Lord Of The Rings RPG
1:49:40 - The Colin Moriarty PlayStation Hack
2:10:30 - PlayStation is returning to exclusivity
2:54:39 - We almost got Star Wars: The New Republic
3:14:58 - What We’re PlayingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#280 | Gears Of War: E-Day's Release Just Leaked...
What's this?! The esteemed 'Belgium Beauty' as part of the Dukes in 2026?! Indeed, it's Lock and Matty here to sprinkle some extra fun in the world of Xbox where the news never stops moving! This week, we have …
Notas do episódio
What's this?! The esteemed 'Belgium Beauty' as part of the Dukes in 2026?! Indeed, it's Lock and Matty here to sprinkle some extra fun in the world of Xbox where the news never stops moving! This week, we have two types of leaks: A fun release window... and an actual game ahead of its launch. Starting with the fun stuff, Gears Of War: E-Day is looking to take a slot in what will, no doubt, be an extremely busy September. How it leaked is the fun part! In the not so fun stuff, Xbox themselves leaked Forza Horizon 6 via Steam. Fortunately, it is very close to the game's launch, but there is more to this story. How did this go down and should there be any panic? Let's dive in!
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:42 - Health Is Wealth
0:08:37 - The Xbox-Discord partnership is official
0:21:22 - Forza Horizon 6 leaks online ahead of launch
0:28:22 - Ken Levine on why Judas took a decade to make
0:47:07 - eBay rejects Gamestop’s offer
0:55:40 - Lies Of P sequel in full production
1:10:19 - PlayStation first party is diving into the world of AI tools
1:31:10 - SEGA cancels Super Game
1:38:02 - The Bungie acquisition gets uglier
1:48:57 - 007 First Light claps back at FPS jokes
2:00:38 - Switch 2 price hike is here
2:06:12 - Game sales update
2:09:47 - What We’re Playing
2:57:03 - Gears Of War E-Day appears set for September
3:06:45 - Wrap upLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#279 | Xbox Overhauls The System... - New Leadership + Copilot Is GONE!
It appears that Xbox got sick of the whole weekly negative news cycle schtick and has decided to go in the other direction. Is this week's news truly all that positive? I sincerely depends on how you look at it …
Notas do episódio
It appears that Xbox got sick of the whole weekly negative news cycle schtick and has decided to go in the other direction. Is this week's news truly all that positive? I sincerely depends on how you look at it and nobody will actually know until much later. Asha Sharma has made new additions to her leadership team. Sarah Bond's former team has been replaced by alumni of Meta, Instacart, and CoreAI which all happen to be people that worked with Asha at the same time she led those respective companies. Is this the invasion of AI into Xbox as we initially feared? We get into that, but there's almost zero doubt that Xbox anticipated this because they pulled out quite the plot twist. Copilot for console and mobile is stopped, effective immediately. So, while there is more AI focused leadership than ever in Xbox, they also just axed one of the worst things the brand started rolling out last year. How do the Dukes feel about all of this? Well, that's why you're here, no? Pull up a chair, relax, and let's talk about Xbox some more before Brad returns and ruins it all.
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:09:13 - Health Is Wealth
0:16:28 - Halo 2 & 3 reportedly being remade
0:38:22 - New Xbox boot up screen for the first time in 6 years
0:42:12 - Jez Corden’s latest Xbox exclusivity scoop
1:10:20 - GameStop is trying to acquire eBay
1:17:06 - Steam Machine pre orders soon?
1:21:17 - PS4 and XB1 may finally be on the way out
1:27:54 - Bank Of America wants higher priced games
1:33:03 - NBA: The Run revealed and arrives June 2026
1:38:00 - Are content creators heavily influencing the conversation?
1:56:15 - Marathon has story plans for the next few years
1:59:00 - Looking ahead at May 2026 game releases
2:27:17 - What We’re Playing
3:10:04 - Xbox is giving up Copilot and bringing in a new leadership groupLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#278 | Xbox Is Wavering On Exclusivity Again... - Will They Do It?
The Dukes are finally reunited and what a week to do that! In a massive writeup on the Xbox Wire, we are seeing Asha Sharma and Matt Booty practically walk back on everything that the old regime stood for …
Notas do episódio
The Dukes are finally reunited and what a week to do that! In a massive writeup on the Xbox Wire, we are seeing Asha Sharma and Matt Booty practically walk back on everything that the old regime stood for. Exclusivity is back under consideration, the "Microsoft Gaming" label is being ditched, and Xbox is focusing on their console. Just like old times! Perhaps most surprising with this blog post is the clear addressing of pain points for this brand: High prices, lacking PC presence, poor discovery tools, and most notably, disenchanted, frustrated players. The focus now for Xbox is daily active players. What does all of this mean and is this enough word salad to buy into? The globetrotting Dukes have you fine folks covered, so let's dig in.
Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/duke
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:42:20 - Xbox Game Pass “Starter Edition” leaks
0:49:16 - Asha Sharma on Xbox Helix timing and pricing
0:54:41 - PS5 DRM drama
1:07:15 - Valve drops updates on Steam Machine, Controller, and Deck 2
1:12:56 - Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced officially revealed
1:22:51 - Far Cry show director says the worst things imaginable
1:27:23 - Assassin’s Creed Hexe loses a ton of key staff
1:32:56 - RPG developer Spiders is shutting down
1:41:30 - New information on Blood Of Dawnwalker
1:50:26 - Alien Isolation 2 teaser
1:51:46 - What We’re Playing
2:30:29 - Xbox shares massive update on the future of the brandLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#277 | Xbox Game Pass: The Price is Right?
The first 60 Days of Asha Sharma's tenure has been MORE than eventful! News of an Xbox Game Pass price drop and removal of Day One Call Of Duty from the service has reverberated throughout the games industry …
Notas do episódio
The first 60 Days of Asha Sharma's tenure has been MORE than eventful! News of an Xbox Game Pass price drop and removal of Day One Call Of Duty from the service has reverberated throughout the games industry. What does this unprecedented price drop mean for Game Pass, future tier integrations, and COD moving forward? Cog enlists the unique perspective of Ebontis to break down all these ramifications. Beyond that, a fun Asha Sharma vs Shawn Layden interaction "debate", bold statements from Jason Ronald on Project Helix, and a huge week of Xbox news!
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEFININGDUKE and use code DEFININGDUKE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Go to PrizePicks.com/DoItLiveSweepstakes or check out PrizePicks social pages for more info.
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:18 - Health Is Wealth
0:15:56 - warmups
0:21:38 - Jason Ronald shuts down 3rd-party Helix console rumors
0:30:37 - Starfield’s PS5 numbers are in
0:42:54 - Asha Sharma wants to chat with Shawn Layden
0:58:19 - Does Major Nelson want to go back to Xbox?
1:03:23 - Shuhei Yoshida reveals that Jim Ryan fired him
1:16:15 - Metro 2039 revealed
1:20:19 - Mass Effect showrunner denies rewrite reports
1:29:38 - Pragmata sells 1 million copies in 2 days
1:34:22 - Gears Of War movie update
1:39:05 - Former Halo executive and Xbox Film/TV lead has left Microsoft
1:42:38 - Elden Ring movie gets release window and casting details
1:45:55 - Xbox Unveils Forza Horizon 6 Controller And Headset
1:49:39 - What We’re Playing
2:46:40 - Xbox drops Game Pass price and Day 1 Call Of Duty from the service
3:19:41 - Halo Studios reportedly abandons battle royale?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#276 | Is Xbox Now Reevaluating EVERYTHING?
As the Asha Sharma regime begins to take shape, rumors of ending Day One Call Of Duty On Xbox Game Pass are heating up! In addition to Game Pass price drops, are exclusive Xbox games also back on the table? …
Notas do episódio
As the Asha Sharma regime begins to take shape, rumors of ending Day One Call Of Duty On Xbox Game Pass are heating up! In addition to Game Pass price drops, are exclusive Xbox games also back on the table? Thanks to recent discussions on The Xbox Two Podcast regarding these topics, Cog enlists Jez Corden and Rand Al Thor 19 to break these down further. Beyond that, another busy week of more Xbox Game Showcases, more Halo Studio drama, and how the release year of Xbox in 2026 is taking shape!
Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/duke
Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:12 - Warmup Up Questions
0:24:59 - Matt Booty Official Xbox Podcast Interview
0:35:51 - Xbox First Look: Metro 2039: New show format
0:55:19 - Halo Studios drama continues
1:23:13 - Playground Confirms Fable Delay Rumor Is False
1:35:50 - Diablo 4 Could Be Coming to Switch 2
1:43:51 - WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Dev Team Dissolved
1:50:32 - What We’re Playing
2:26:31 - Xbox Having 'Very Big Discussions' About Exclusivity
3:18:11 - Xbox Considering Ending Day One Call of Duty on Game Pass & Lowering PriceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aqui estão os 40 episódios mais recentes de 306. Os mais antigos estão no feed do podcast.
Podcasts parecidos
Mais podcasts de Lazer
Este podcast é seu?
Confirme com uma entrada no seu feed: você recebe um código aqui, adiciona como podcast:txt no canal do seu feed e nós verificamos. Depois disso, seu podcast aparece como “verificado” no SoundNode.