Defining Duke, Episode 19: The Coalition Moves To Unreal Engine 5 + Halo Infinite Hits Controversy
Added 2021-05-13 16:00:07 +0000 UTCXbox looks to be shifting to a next generation state of mind. First party studios inXile Entertainment, Ninja Theory, and now The Coalition have all moved their work to Unreal Engine 5. This setting up the alluring discussion of how quickly we can transition, if at all, into those generation defining experiences! All is not well in the first party world! 343 Industries came under seemingly unfair criticism from the press and content creators when accusations of crunch began to surface. This all stems back to a single skybox artist who used to work at the company, Eric Lin. He followed up on his misinterpreted comments and that’s where the story really begins. Over in Bethesda land, the bad news for them is good news for us! Starfield leaks! Sprinkle on top a scathing discussion of french fries being dipped in a frosty and you have yourself the 19th week of Defining Duke.
Timestamps:
0:00:37 - Intro
0:05:11 - Mass Effect Legendary Edition Impressions
0:14:05 - How do we find time to play games and how do we decide what they should be?
0:24:12 - Do you dip french fries in your Frosty?
0:29:33 - Did we find Resident Evil Village scary?
0:37:53 - What happens if Halo Infinite is just okay?
0:41:00 - Which currently announced 2021 third party releases will be on Game Pass?
0:45:11 - The Coalition is moving Gears of War development to Unreal Engine 5.
0:55:13 - A new Halo Infinite trailer may be on the way - plus, the Halo crunch situation.
1:07:19 - There’s a new Starfield leak.
1:28:54 - Yakuza 7 is the most successful title in the franchise.
1:32:09 - Bethesda Game Studios Austin is hiring for an unannounced title.
1:34:49 - Could Steam come to consoles by the end of the year?
1:40:26 - Final Fantasy 7 Intergrade is a PS5 console exclusive for at least 6 months.
1:41:39 - New details about The Ascent have been revealed.
1:43:46 - Mike Rose has revealed more info about how Game Pass has impacted Descenders.
1:45:31 - Game Pass Picks of the Week
1:50:33 - Backwards Compatibility Picks of the Week.
1:56:49 - Tell us what you think about PC Deals of the Week
1:58:11 - Do we fish?
2:00:54 - Why hasn’t Xbox made a new Killer Instinct game?
2:04:54 - What metric should we use to determine if something is next gen?
2:07:05 - Is a show like Mythic Quest good for the industry?
2:08:29 - Some more examples of Game Pass not hurting new game sales.
Comments
As an American representative of this comment, we know you weirdos call cookies “biscuits.” Dipping anything other than liquor / fruits into orange juice is sick shit regardless. We do however make better chocolate than y’all. Much love from your friends on the right side of the pond. :)
Samuel Zamora
2021-05-21 00:04:13 +0000 UTCI hated RE7. It felt cringe and more disgusting and not disturbing. The whole hills have eyes crap is not my cup of tea. I’ve found RE8 fun as hell and I am one trophy away from the platinum, damn you S / SS rank mercenaries trophy. The ending hit me hard!
Samuel Zamora
2021-05-20 23:56:23 +0000 UTCHey gents, I’d say drop the pc deals section, I feel like it just kills the momentum of the show. I’d even go further and suggest rolling gamepass pick of the week and BC game of the week into a single segment and each of you just pick one or the other to talk about.
Anthony Maltese
2021-05-19 00:51:59 +0000 UTCI actually like the PC Deal Section, but it's only really useful if the deals you mention are still going after the show goes live on youtube. Otherwise it's not broadly helpful to the viewing audience at large. In any case, as a brand new patreon supporter, keep up the great work. Anything you do is gold.
James Pridemore
2021-05-18 04:30:43 +0000 UTCThe PC deal section is not good. Anyone can also find these if they are even half looking online. I’d rather the hosts talk about something else for longer. Just feels really out of place IMO.
Ivan Hornett
2021-05-17 23:36:27 +0000 UTCI agree with this. I think the PC hardware stuff jumps around so often that it will always be kind of hard to have the best info for that spot. I think it feels a bit misplaced as well. I understand wanting to include pc into the discussion and it fit's most on the Xbox podcast if you have to cover it. I think games exclusive to pc might be the way to go though as it could tie in to what may come to consoles as well.
2021-05-17 18:36:14 +0000 UTCIMO they should focus just on game sales and skip the hardware. Maybe pick 1 game each that is on sale that they would recommend or something.
KevinFausch
2021-05-17 15:04:29 +0000 UTCLoving the show, but dump the pc discount section, bit I always skip
Simon C
2021-05-17 10:01:30 +0000 UTCThis is a good perspective. I appreciate that Matty wants to make this a partially PC podcast, but he should investigate other ways to do so. I don't have any ideas though.
2021-05-15 03:41:58 +0000 UTCI had a friend back in school who would dip custard cream biscuits into orange juice. Americans probably won't know what I'm talking about, but Brits will know this is some real sick shit.
TROTMAC96
2021-05-14 23:16:06 +0000 UTCI highly doubt anyone interested in building their own PC is waiting for the next episode of Defining Duke to drop. No offense you guys do great but that section feels like it belongs in a podcast in 2011 not 2021.
Knightsofray
2021-05-14 22:02:48 +0000 UTCGiven the current situation with hardware prices/availability, I'm not super interested in keeping the deals section. I bought RAM for a PC build at $65 last August, and that wasn't a significant markdown. Those same sticks go for $100+ right now, so a "sale" at $90 isn't really a great deal. Also, some pre-built systems are tossing in old/mediocre CPUs or other parts, so you'd have to do some serious analysis of the deal to be sure you're recommending a decent product. That said, if you can find a legit good deal, like the monitor Ryan mentioned above, I'm ok with including it. Basically I'm saying it might be good to not force yourself to include a deal every week. I'm personally not interested in backwards compatible picks unless they're in Game Pass, so maybe those sections could be streamlined, but maybe most people find value in that section. Keep the game pass pick of the week for sure though. You're doing great, I just hopped on you both your patreon and the ACG patreon, you each have a great perspective on the industry.
Daniel
2021-05-14 20:32:07 +0000 UTCHey Matty, you mentioned removing the deals section. I really hope you guys dont cause I bought one of my monitors from a deal you mentioned. I'd say, if anything, combine the gamepass/back compat segment and pick a game that satisfies one of those categories. Having one from both of you seems a bit redundant.
OCEL0T
2021-05-13 22:55:55 +0000 UTCThanks for reading my question Matty 😁
Your Boi Nicky V
2021-05-13 20:51:44 +0000 UTCI about lost it when Matty poo-pooed on eating potatoes with dairy and calling it disgusting. WHAT ABOUT CHEESE FRIES?! It's literally fries and dairy together and it's one of the most delicious things no cap (as the kids say).
Dustin Goncharoff
2021-05-13 20:37:39 +0000 UTCMatty, cmon bro. Idk if you’re dipping your fries with your fist when you leave behind these “potato carcasses” in your frosty, but sweet and salty is a well known flavor profile. Also potatoes and dairy is a very common thing in French cuisine, which is an underpinning for modern cuisine everywhere. Anyhow, just saying, but get off your high horse and admit when you’re doing a hot take. Love, Paco, your culinary corrections officer 😝
Paco_Luigi
2021-05-13 18:32:22 +0000 UTCMatty bro you're smoked. Fries in frostys are fire.
lazer_josh
2021-05-13 18:12:32 +0000 UTCMan, I highly disagree with Karak on Mankind Divided. If it was Human Revolution, sure, but Mankind Divided was terrible. All this dunking on Cyberpunk does not redeem MD, if any CP 2077 is a way better game than MD when it runs properly. ALSO: #textyouCANTread
AlexDiesTwice
2021-05-13 17:24:35 +0000 UTC
