Defining Duke, Episode 55: Xbox Has Acquired Activision Blizzard (Video)
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I’m confused about the narrative of how Xbox buys games instead of incubating them. Who cares so long as the games end up good? What average gamer cares about the cohesion of the first party? That is something journalists care about, but average gamers don’t or shouldn’t care so long as they enjoy the games.
Caleb Shelton
2022-01-27 19:08:22 +0000 UTCTwo cans and a piece of string, im done hahaha
Cass Whelan
2022-01-25 14:33:52 +0000 UTCGreat discussion! You guys put a lot of what I’ve been thinking into words
Caleb Greer
2022-01-25 01:42:04 +0000 UTCFanboys that just critized Rare and XBox lack of Japanese titles?
Al Rodriguez
2022-01-24 14:58:33 +0000 UTCThe only people I hate are people who use the word "fanboy" unironically.
Dave Carsley
2022-01-24 04:04:04 +0000 UTCWow, what a bunch of fanboys Matty and cog are, kind of fanboys Colin hates
Zack Fair
2022-01-24 01:21:16 +0000 UTCThank you! Btw, all DBZ gear was found at Boxlunch. One of my favorite sites to go to. Enjoy ;)
MrMattyPlays
2022-01-22 16:54:31 +0000 UTCI could easily see an Xbox version of “The PlayStation collection” on Sony consoles. Maybe 12 Xbox games in a collection in similar fashion and you pay your $10 extra a month or whatever Xbox would want to charge apart of PlayStation plus and it’s done.
Adam
2022-01-21 19:33:58 +0000 UTCHey dukes I had a great idea for a defining duke ultimate! Having watched both this and sacred symbols + on this whole ordeal I noticed the dukes and the sacred symbols boys are on opposite sides, I would love to see a 2v2 debate on acquisitions in the video game industry
Captain Bon Clay
2022-01-21 17:19:35 +0000 UTCMatty 2 things: 1. Your DBZ hoodies have been awesome, I want to buy them lol 2. The Dukes take on the acquisition was the most nuanced and interesting I have listened to/read. Great idea waiting a few days to let news come out and provide a more informed opinion. Great work fellas!
OCEL0T
2022-01-21 16:52:32 +0000 UTCIs there a good video or podcast that dives into the revenue concerns from this? The payback on buying Bethesda was easy, this is not.
Mike
2022-01-21 14:17:15 +0000 UTCI need an empire earth reboot or a remaster of the first one or something now that xbox has sierra IP. My first/favorite RTS ever.
carter weiss
2022-01-21 11:38:34 +0000 UTCThank you! Maybe in the futue;)
Lord Cognito
2022-01-20 23:36:04 +0000 UTCI appreciate this more fair minded view on the deal because while I'm not a huge fan of big consolidation and everyone getting bought up. The premise that Microsoft is some evil company buying up everyone is just asinine. As well as the notion that they didn't do it some virtuous way because they bought companies with the IP already when Sony does the same thing. Their most touted studios in Insomniac and Naughty Dog were bought. The notion Microsoft is doing it some evil way is just disingenuous to me. The precedent this sets does make me iffy but those acting as though this is some egregious act when it hasn't even finalized is just laughable to me. Especially when Activision wanted to sell.
Kbr Sports
2022-01-20 22:22:42 +0000 UTCI want to say, the synergy between you two was shining even more in this episode! I'm the kind of guy who really likes when we go in depth on a topic. I learned a great deal and I thought it covered every corner necessary. Adding the discussion on the acquisition from SS+ and this one on DD, you did justice to the greatest gaming news in history. We only need need a law discussion with a lawyer and we'll be in business!
TheSilverLabGuy
2022-01-20 20:18:49 +0000 UTCLmao muddy hills!
Mike
2022-01-20 19:14:30 +0000 UTCIt was a lawyer saying this I think he know more than the general consumer . It wasn’t just about taking over different companies it was more the verticals they are buying I.e the streaming sight the developers and publishers not just how many studios they own.
Garry
2022-01-20 18:56:05 +0000 UTCPeople really need to stop implying they're confident that this deal will pose antitrust issues...it's incredibly far away from being a monopoly and it only makes that person look ignorant.
NotJack
2022-01-20 18:24:50 +0000 UTCI think Colin and Matty need to get together and have a debate on all these mergers. I enjoy how coming tends to stand on the middle while matty tends to lean on what’s best for xbox
Luis Sanchez
2022-01-20 18:17:11 +0000 UTCTLOU will reign supreme forever in my heart
Hustle&Motiv8
2022-01-20 17:37:26 +0000 UTCAnd here...we...go!!!!
DanXcel
2022-01-20 17:03:45 +0000 UTC
