Defining Duke, Episode 81 | Can The Activision Blizzard Deal Save Xbox in 2022?
Added 2022-07-21 16:00:09 +0000 UTCMicrosoft has provided the FTC the additional information it was seeking, potentially triggering a final window to any challenges of the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The Dukes are assisted by Rand Al Thor 19 & LSM family Ben Smith to dissect the deal, potential caveats, and best case scenarios. What does Discord integration mean for Xbox? Arcane’s new game design philosophy? Power Wash Simulator’s greatness? How much do we care about video game merchandise and more!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:06:04 - What we’ve been playing
0:23:50 - Will Netflix’s partnership with Microsoft turn into more than ads?
0:35:27 - What 2013 (or newer) Xbox game do we want remade?
0:39:47 - Do we sit or stand while wiping?
0:44:37 - Can we get a new Transformers game?
0:52:50 - What kind of crossover could Xbox make?
0:58:36 - Microsoft says the ABK acquisition could be final next month.
1:17:43 - Discord has come to Xbox
1:26:11 - Arkane may never make another linear game
1:31:37 - CD Projekt Red shares are down 75% since Cyberpunk 2077 launch
1:39:22 - Skate will be free-to-play
1:50:24 - Minecraft says no NFTs
1:55:44 - Grounded is getting an animated show
2:05:47 - Reports say the next Assassin’s Creed game will be in Baghdad
2:14:21 - Yakuza 8 has been accidentally revealed
2:17:48 - The Star Wars: The Old Republic director has left
2:20:49 - Xbox Live 1.0 is coming back
2:23:29 - Game Pass Pick of the Week
2:33:36 - When will Somerville launch?
2:39:39 - What makes a good Game Pass game?
2:39:39 - Should Xbox and Platinum work together?
2:57:56 - What is our favorite piece of video game merchandise?
Comments
Regarding crossovers. No one ever mention that MS could do Crash Team Racing x Banjo once the Activision deal goes through
Lee Davies
2022-07-25 16:45:13 +0000 UTCThank you! - Cog
Lord Cognito
2022-07-24 08:25:31 +0000 UTCIf Microsoft buys Netflix, that’d be pretty dope. #PowerwashDD
NeO JD
2022-07-22 20:52:31 +0000 UTCWow the flow on this pod was incredible. We need the 4 of you often
Dhruv Gupta
2022-07-22 08:29:37 +0000 UTCBen and Rand Al Thor need to be involved more, great voices and opinions!
Bart Van Geert
2022-07-22 04:25:53 +0000 UTCGreat episode, but you were missed Matty. Take it easy!
Quinnton from Seattle
2022-07-22 02:53:34 +0000 UTCIf Xbox is gonna make a crossover game; hero shooter. That's where they can flex their personal expertise.
Boomboom Washington
2022-07-21 23:08:13 +0000 UTCBen aka Tonya Harding…feel better Matty!
Hoodie Season
2022-07-21 17:24:27 +0000 UTCI've got a remake pick halo infinite. Also if you're that gamer who only plays cod or whatever why would you pay $10/$15 a month for it when you can pay $70 and be done with paying for it
thefury4815
2022-07-21 17:09:26 +0000 UTCLove the lineup today! Always good to hear Cog and Rand. Especially nice to hear the mayor himself Ben Smith!! Get better Matty.
NukeDukem
2022-07-21 16:48:46 +0000 UTCLoving Cog hosting the last couple episodes. You kill it every time.
Michael Rogers
2022-07-21 16:36:47 +0000 UTC
