Defining Duke, Episode 56: The Xbox-Activision Aftermath + Gears Of War Collection Leaks ft. Xbox Two
Added 2022-01-27 17:01:04 +0000 UTCA little over a week after the industry's biggest news yet and with some time on our side, the dust is beginning to settle on Xbox latest acquisition. With things beginning to marinate, we now have an opportunity to dissect all of the legal hullabaloo that has been circulating. Sony's response, Phil Spencer's "intent" or "desires," and the revival of dead Activision IP are lingering in the aftermath of an earth shattering deal. Joining us are Rand Al Thor and Jez Corden of Xbox Two in an Avengers like crossover to sift through it all. It's not just Activision in the cycle anymore! Gears Of War looks to be set to get the 'Master Chief Collection Treatment' next as rumors have cropped up for the long overdue remaster. There's plenty to be excited about, but it doesn't stop there as we also have a plethora of newly announced Respawn Star Wars games. All isn't well in a galaxy far, far away considering that the newly re-revealed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga from TT Games has reportedly suffered from crunch. Oh, and other important things like is an onion sandwich legal or what condiment is Xbox? Ya know, the essentials.
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:05:21 - Some smaller news items
0:13:07 - Should onion sandwiches be legal?
0:17:35 - What we’ve been playing.
0:31:18 - How do we manufacture spare time to play games?
0:42:30 - When will we see the Game Pass price increase?
0:56:43 - If Xbox was a condiment, what would it be?
1:03:04 - Information continues to come to light about the Activision acquisition.
1:42:47 - A Gears of War collection may be on the way.
1:58:28 - Blizzard has announced they are working on a new gaming universe.
2:14:00 - Respawn is working on three new Star Wars games.
2:28:46 - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has a release date and a crunch problem.
2:43:04 - Game Pass pick of the week.
2:50:43 - Is Microsoft done acquiring studios?
3:02:14 - Is Game Pass fatigue a thing?
3:15:36 - What would make Microsoft invest in VR?
3:22:23 - Could Xbox work with prior Activision partners to relist Marvel and Hasbro titles?
3:29:42 - Are Game Pass exclusives a viable offering?
Comments
Just a heads up that Gears 2 and 3’s online hasn’t been pulled yet. You can still find games on Gears 3.
MeatSpin11
2022-02-05 16:13:16 +0000 UTCCame to call BS on some of Jez's English/British proclamations, I don't know where he's from in the UK but he sounds Southern so it might be why he's so wrong. 😂 Marmite tastes meaty, not "like salt". Ironically it tastes more meaty than Bovril. Never heard of Garlic Mustard. Common types are English, Dijon, Wholegrain & German. The weird yellow goop yankeedoodles call mustard is most similar to German mixed with Mayo I guess. Raw onion sandwich with cheese *might* be traditional but not common. Cheese and onion as a flavour combo is (he got that right). Corned Beef & Onion on a sandwich is much more common imo. See it as a combo in a lot of sandwich shops in the north. Jez, you should have elaborated on Pickled Onions not at all tasting like raw onion, much more similar to the pickle you'll get on a burger.
Greg Dawson
2022-02-01 18:23:47 +0000 UTCI'm not mad at onions sandwich the way its described. I imagine it like a grilled patty melt with no meat. I'm only rolling if it's grilled caramelized onions.
OrochiNewsTeam
2022-01-31 03:00:25 +0000 UTCLove the crossover with Xbox Two!
Josh Tarpley
2022-01-30 19:34:09 +0000 UTCHey Matty got some bad news about Limited Run doing a physical copy of Deaths Door. Special Reserve Games actually did them already. https://specialreservegames.com/games/deaths-door/ But some good news I thought you might be interested in. Special Reserve Games is opening preorders for the Weird West in a couple months.
Spanky
2022-01-29 11:40:49 +0000 UTCThiccc*
Spanky
2022-01-29 11:34:39 +0000 UTCI’m a little surprised Asobo is never tossed around when the topic of independent studio acquisitions come up. Personally I think they’d be a great get for XGS. They have the MS connection on flight sim and seem to really be coming into their own on 3rd persona narrative games.
TripleB851
2022-01-28 16:40:18 +0000 UTCGetting posh with the garlic, paprika and sourdough bread. Keep it real, massive slice of cheese, white onion on a crusty cob, with a pack of salt and vinegar crips if you wish to get fancy!
Simon C
2022-01-28 13:20:25 +0000 UTCBig shout out to cheese and onion sandwiches and marmite (which sucks) from those in the UK
Simon C
2022-01-28 13:16:30 +0000 UTCThanks for answering my question. Just to confirm I'm English and love cheese and onion. I 100% recommend you try it. Here's a quick recipe Medium heat, glug of oil and a knob of butter, fry sliced onion for ten minutes with a teaspoon of smoked Paprika. Toast two slices of bread (I prefer sourdough) and butter generously Optional - rub a clove of garlic on the toast. Once the onion is ready then spread it over the toast Cover that in some cheese (I use cheddar) Put a few drops of Worcestershire sauce over the cheese Grill until the cheese has melted You will love it
There’s a Balrog in my pants
2022-01-28 08:56:32 +0000 UTCHey I just want to clear something up. Lego Star wars the Skywalker saga is in no way a remake. Well it is covering films that have been covered before it is a completely new game from episode 1 to episode 9.
Tonys_Always_Write
2022-01-28 04:31:50 +0000 UTCThat's enough.
MrMattyPlays
2022-01-28 04:27:05 +0000 UTCDude, fluffernutter sandwiches are awesome.
Brandon Soto
2022-01-28 03:18:17 +0000 UTCThis is kind of a lot of work, but grilled cheese sandwiches with onion rings inside.
Boomboom Washington
2022-01-27 23:56:35 +0000 UTCPretty sure the Xbox 360 servers for gears are still on, played a couple matches last week. Would like to see a proper port either way
Stephen Forgione
2022-01-27 20:18:39 +0000 UTCThis episode is THICK. Thank you guys.
Michael Welter
2022-01-27 18:52:09 +0000 UTCThis gonna be real good!
Marius Skarsem Pedersen
2022-01-27 18:26:55 +0000 UTCI love Rand and Jez! This is going to be a good one!
Professor Chaos
2022-01-27 17:23:32 +0000 UTCXbox two guys are not my favorite. But I'll tolerate them to listen to the dukes this week😒
Big titty drinker
2022-01-27 17:19:11 +0000 UTC
