Defining Duke, Episode 139 | Our Starfield Review IS HERE - Did It Deliver?!
Added 2023-08-31 16:00:07 +0000 UTCFellow Dukes, your wait is finally at an end! Starfield is here and the Dukes are teaming up with Gene Park to break every facet of the game down. Walking away from this conversation, one thing is for sure. Starfield is arguably the biggest game we have seen in years. Despite varying hours logged from 30 all the way to 70, the Dukes have a variety of stories to tell. So much so that we learned a ton from the "water cooler moments" the game has provided already! The polish is there and allows for the game's incredible writing to truly shine. However, the game is not without its issues. Starfield's uneven exploration may leave Bethesda Game Studios purists at a loss for some time and there is much to be said about its RPG elements despite choice being at the forefront. That's only just scratching the surface of what this game brings. It's time for The Dukes to settle into a conversation about Xbox's biggest game of the generation.
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:10:50 - What kind of glasses do we wear?
0:14:06 - The Starfield leaker has been arrested
0:17:53 - The Fallout TV show has been confirmed for 2024
0:25:00 - Todd has opened up on the early announcement of Elder Scrolls 6
0:29:58 - Phil has hinted at more regular showcases and delisted 360 games
0:47:12 - Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to Xbox this year
0:53:48 - Sea of Stars has already sold over 100k copies
0:58:04 - Xbox has hired a Japan partner director
1:04:50 - The Suikoden remaster will not launch this year
1:10:43 - Nightdive Studios may be interested in remastering The Darkness
1:15:04 - What have we been playing?/Starfield Discussion
3:25:43 - Should developers take inspiration from hit games?
3:36:34 - Game Pass Pick of the Week
Comments
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Dillon
2023-09-04 15:43:13 +0000 UTCGene is such a natural fit on DD. Love your work, lads.
RektTek
2023-09-03 08:15:58 +0000 UTCThe excuse making is mental. Xbox are definitely not held to the same standards as PlayStation lol good lord..
Adam Barnes
2023-09-03 03:53:02 +0000 UTCGene should definitely join DD if that's what he and the Duke's want. SS became a much better show after Dustin joined and I have no doubt DD would become a better show if Gene joined.
Mr someone
2023-09-02 09:18:58 +0000 UTCSacred Symbols has 3 (which has become a much better show as a 3 imo) so why would 3 on Defining Duke be "a little much"?
Mr someone
2023-09-02 09:05:22 +0000 UTCDamn Cog, that opening update you gave. Especially what the docs said about your active nature being your saving grace, was the jolt in the arm I needed. Definitely going to up my activity, been in cruise control for too many weeks now. Glad you're on the mend. Godspeed mate 🙏
OTTAPPS
2023-09-02 08:05:06 +0000 UTCMuch love brother- Cog
The Iron Lords Podcast
2023-09-02 07:59:43 +0000 UTCCog I just want you to know, listening to your health journey has been a real wake up call for me and I've already started taking steps to improve my life and be a healthier individual. Thank you for the inspiration, and keep on pumping that iron brother. 💯💯
Benito
2023-09-01 22:00:32 +0000 UTCI want Gene on DD permanently... The three of you together.. Perfect!
Scott
2023-09-01 21:39:10 +0000 UTCThe start hasn’t been that bad for me. I spent around 3-4 hours on the very first planet before you even get to New Atlantis, just trekking around grabbing everything I could find. Maybe it gets a little slow in the city, I’m not sure yet.
Bryon Edington
2023-09-01 16:55:00 +0000 UTCGreat conversation, loved Cogs stories of space faring in Starfield and great to hear variety of perspectives from the three guys. I love Gene but can we invest in a buzzer for cross talk if he does get the third chair. My man has great stores and insights but I’m tearing what little hair I have out with the interruptions and talking over people.
Grabilicious
2023-09-01 16:47:02 +0000 UTCGene shouldn’t be on this show, I don’t mean any disrespect but 3 is a little much.
NukeDukem
2023-09-01 16:10:06 +0000 UTCGlad Cog is feeling well. Having to do the main campaign first to fully enjoy the game is really a baffling decision considering none of their prior games required this. I'll try the game when I have time. It doesn't release until the day before I get married so it'll be a while for me. Really happy for the Dukes and excited to see what's next
Frodoor
2023-09-01 14:09:26 +0000 UTCGene and Cog are a golden duo. Love these two together
Rayden
2023-09-01 14:03:58 +0000 UTCFirst off, lovely to have my man Cog back. Solid discussion about the game. Curious what you’re referring to with New Game+ as what I’ve seen doesn’t look too crazy besides new quests and such. And I’m all in for more Gene. ❤️
NeO JD
2023-09-01 11:24:24 +0000 UTCLove you guys but the New game plus talk kind of felt like telling somebody "You'll never see the twist coming" before they've seen a movie. Now I feel like I know how the game will end.
DoritosAllDay
2023-09-01 07:43:23 +0000 UTCHas Cog played Final Fantasy XVI yet? I only bring it up because he said Final Fantasy is a must-play series for him but I don’t remember him mentioning playing XVI.
Joseph Gedgaudas
2023-09-01 05:13:48 +0000 UTCMore Gene. He's a great compliment to Matty and Cog.
OTTAPPS
2023-09-01 05:03:02 +0000 UTCWait I thought the 3rd chair was going to be Kid Smoove. 🤣
Piston Pants
2023-09-01 01:42:23 +0000 UTCWell the biggest xbox game this year is bad, no surprise there then 🤣
Zack Fair
2023-09-01 01:32:27 +0000 UTCDelete this before it's too late
Jordan Falduto
2023-08-31 22:30:54 +0000 UTCGreat discussion guys. And Gene is definitely the 3rd host if y’all go that route. You all have varying opinions and respectful discourse.
FourEyes Malone
2023-08-31 20:44:48 +0000 UTCGene as a recuring might be a bit much, but I think an alternate "every other week" approach would be cool. It would be on punching ups off weeks, perhaps?
easelgames
2023-08-31 20:31:20 +0000 UTCThis episode gets pretty spoilery when it comes to things outside of the main quest but it sounds like there's so much there that they barely scratch the surface. I can't wait to jump in!
Joe McPartlin
2023-08-31 20:19:45 +0000 UTCJust got to the end of the episode and gotta say, if there's any chance of getting Gene as a permanent cohost, do it!
Mike Po
2023-08-31 19:55:10 +0000 UTCI’m in this camp. Xbox needed this game to be a 10, not just pretty good
BatmanBeyond
2023-08-31 19:47:32 +0000 UTCAny chance that Gene becomes a Perma Duke? Love listening to that man.
Zeke the Plumber
2023-08-31 19:32:57 +0000 UTCI stopped listening because it was starting to feel like a spoiler cast even without specific plot elements, but I'm glad to hear the game is good. I do think it helps to know that it's slow to get going and where the limitations are though
David P
2023-08-31 19:19:48 +0000 UTCIts very clear that this is another dissapointment. The game needed to be AMAZING. Not just decent for people who love RPGs.
DeucesBruh
2023-08-31 18:56:57 +0000 UTCI am so glad that you’re okay Cog! That is very scary man.
Tanner Denso
2023-08-31 17:17:53 +0000 UTCJust heard the update from Cog. I’m glad you’re okay, man! Scary stuff. Be well, Dukes!
everythingevi1
2023-08-31 16:21:14 +0000 UTCI’m not going to listen so I can remain as spoiler free and under influenced as possible but I’m here in spirit🙌🏼
DeathByClams
2023-08-31 16:14:09 +0000 UTCAs a Playstation player I'm ready to hear y'all's opinions.
drew
2023-08-31 16:09:39 +0000 UTCI’m glad you’re ok Cog. Many blessings your way 🙏
Michael Mashpotato
2023-08-31 16:08:43 +0000 UTCOh snap.
Michael Mashpotato
2023-08-31 16:01:24 +0000 UTC
