Defining Duke, Episode 105 | The Rumors Are Swirling - Will Xbox Finally Deliver in 2023?
Added 2023-01-05 17:00:06 +0000 UTCIt has been said by many far and wide that 2023 is the year Xbox must deliver. With the rumor mill churning out some interesting nuggets in the form of an early 2023 Xbox showcase, release date candidates for Starfield and Redfall, and even hints of what's to come later in the year; there is much to be excited about. Both official outlets and reports are suggesting that a Starfield-Redfall duo for May/June can soon be upon us. With that in mind, Xbox fans must adjust to a new reality. A reality where blockbuster games are being delivered and thanks to that the conversation will change. In the spirit of preparation, The Dukes take a hard look at the first half of 2023 where Xbox can finally leave their long awaited mark on the industry. However, we must also ask: What if they don't deliver? It is all these angles and more that we prepare for in today's episode on top of more on Hellblade 2, Deathloop, Persona 3 Remake, and much, much more.
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:04:33 - HOEG!
0:07:11 - A dismemberment correction
0:08:55 - Is Cog more handsome than Matty?
0:12:12 - Where does the urine hit the bowl?
0:17:48 - Ranking french toast, pancakes, and waffles
0:25:17 - PSA - Retro Xbox games may have cooled down in price
0:26:02 - Ninja Theory hints at new Hellblade II info
0:32:21 - Atomic Heart will have no multiplayer component
0:33:50 - Wizards of the Coast have canceled multiple video game projects
0:38:54 - 2023 should bring a long awaited Metal Gear Solid announcement
0:39:20 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is back on the menu
0:41:28 - Fallout 76 has crossed 13.5 million players
0:46:04 - Microsoft’s fight with the FTC is revealing new insights
0:48:39 - What we’ve been playing
1:07:11 - Is 2023 the year Xbox finally delivers?
1:21:51 - Will Squanch Games and Xbox work together again?
1:30:09 - Should publishers accept exclusivity deals?
1:36:50 - Starfield and Redfall release rumors are swirling
2:01:23 - More content from the Deathloop universe may be on the way
2:07:02 - Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden are headed to Xbox January 19th
2:21:20 - Game Pass Pick of the Week
2:28:26 - What gaming figure’s biography would we like to read?
Comments
The way Cog pronounced Miyamoto at the end hurt my soul. 1st time I’ve ever heard someone miss that pronunciation. #DD2033
NeO JD
2023-01-12 03:17:03 +0000 UTCMatty NAILED the breakfast ranking. Waffles, French Toast and then Pancakes.
TheMuff1nMon
2023-01-08 13:56:58 +0000 UTCMatty is right. Delay as long as they need to get Starfield right. I hate when gamers act like babies about game delays. Get a life
Phil Walker
2023-01-08 10:54:32 +0000 UTCSony published bloodborne. It’s their game.
Taylor kazemba
2023-01-08 09:58:21 +0000 UTCSandy’s Barton cafe in Barton wi had the best eggs Benedict and omelettes.
Taylor kazemba
2023-01-08 06:30:11 +0000 UTCIt's unfortunate you didn't enjoy Cold Steel IV Matty, but I understand your reasons. Personally, I had the "Cold Steel III reversal" spoiled for me before the game game out, so I went into IV knowing about that particular twist. I agree, that story decision robbed the Cold Steel series of a real powerful story beat that would have been bold if it were allowed to have remained in place. I do disagree about the first part of the game when you're down a certain party member. I enjoyed seeing how Class VII responded to the end of III, and I dug the slower pace and the ability to see how these characters interacted without the character in question. However, if you're someone who is looking for a quicker pace in the story, particularly after III's ending, I understand why IV was unsatisfying. Of all the final games in various Trails arcs, IV is the slowest. Also you gotta put some respect on the combat, which continues to be great (if not a little broken given some of the Orders you get access to in IV). Here's hoping Reverie in July is more of what you're looking for!
Mike Po
2023-01-06 16:24:29 +0000 UTCThank you for bringing back the random opening questions!
Omar Rosa
2023-01-06 15:33:54 +0000 UTCMatty coming in strong in the new year with the balanced perspectives. I’m impressed. Also- thanks a lot. I made French toast this morning, after listening to y’all talk about it so much.
Kenneth Koepnick
2023-01-06 15:31:23 +0000 UTCMatty is spot on about these pancakes. I just want to put in writing that this man gets it. In the case of French Toast V Waffles; all depends on the day and if I have enough eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla to make the toast.
Jayce Tamulevich
2023-01-06 11:05:35 +0000 UTCFace swap them faces and make a little Matty X Cog baby. Show me what you got.
The Devmeister
2023-01-06 02:48:52 +0000 UTCYes! Thank you Matty. I thought I was alone in disliking Trails of Cold Steel IV. The Legend of Heroes fandom is obsessed with that game, but it took me three attempts to get through it and I skipped a ton of dialogue. I loved Cold Steel I and I and II and had the patience to play them on the Vita. III was good too. But it truly was a struggle to play IV.
Joseph Gedgaudas
2023-01-06 01:59:38 +0000 UTCBloodborne was published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony owns the IP.
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2023-01-06 00:50:42 +0000 UTCWell wish to houge the Lord of Law 🙏
Chris Dell
2023-01-05 22:17:13 +0000 UTCI think there's a major oversight in the console war conversation. Both consoles are fighting tooth and nail to make titles exclusive while also putting most of those games on PC. What good are those exclusives if you can play all games by simply buying a PC instead of their consoles? What happens when console sales tank? Everyone I know is talking about ditching console for PC because of exclusives and the library of games on PC. Its easy to look at current console sales and think that'll never happen, but times will get tougher and I'm not so sure. I feel both companies may be racing to failure. Maybe I'm way off, IDK, just a thought. Sorry for such a long comment and best wishes to all.
Michael Rogers
2023-01-05 22:15:23 +0000 UTCSolid snake pee no doubt!
Hoodie Season
2023-01-05 18:17:30 +0000 UTC
