Defining Duke, Episode 40: Xbox Makes Big Announcements In Japan
Added 2021-10-07 16:01:03 +0000 UTCAt the Tokyo Game Show, Xbox unveiled quite a bit ranging from exciting additions to Game Pass in the form of AI: The Somnium Files and Scarlet Nexus to Cloud Gaming finally being available in many more areas around the world. The question we're left with is, is this enough? Has Xbox ceased its half measures in Japan and are finally taking it seriously? Cog and Matty debate. There has also been much movement on the PC front from Capcom's public commitment to Epic taking a page out of the PlayStation playbook for their own achievements. It's not all good news as a leaked memo has stated that China plans on implementing more restrictions on gaming. That plus your Patron write-ins!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:12 - Comments, questions, and concerns.
0:09:58 - What weβve been playing
0:26:54 - Defining Duke Wholesome
0:33:16 - Will Xbox ever institute trials?
0:38:01 - Is there a double standard when it comes to remake/remaster reviews?
0:46:01 - Could Microsoft reacquire some of their old talent?
0:55:27 - Is Game Pass hurting console sales in the Japanese market?
0:59:00 - Xbox made their presence known at Tokyo Game Show.
1:13:26 - China is banning video games for a lot of bad reasons.
1:20:16 - The Epic Game Store is rolling out an achievement system.
1:27:30 - Capcom has made a commitment to making PC their primary platform.
1:33:18 - Forza Horizon 5βs PC specs have been revealed.
1:39:01 - More games are coming to (and leaving) Game Pass.
1:44:33 - Game Pass pick of the week.
1:53:06 - Should there be an Elder Scrolls collection?
2:02:52 - Will Halo Infinite stick around?
2:06:33 - Can we get an Area 51 remaster?
2:10:23 - Is it irresponsible journalism to say games will be hits even if released unfinished?
2:16:53 - What are our expectations for Avowed?
Comments
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TheGeneral
2021-10-15 15:58:53 +0000 UTCPoor China. I feel for China. They are thirty years behind the US in a time where they think the censorship of the media will mold their society in to the shape they want. Or perhaps they are insecure and do not wish to project weakness to the rest of the world. Either way, it will take them about thirty years for art to begin imitating life, at which point they will blame the media for societyβs woes.
Greg Hommel
2021-10-15 02:07:48 +0000 UTClol at Cog saying Matty is built like Plastic Man. π
NeO JD
2021-10-11 14:50:19 +0000 UTCThe Master Achievement! Letβs get it!
Mark Michaels
2021-10-11 11:21:47 +0000 UTCWhat happened to persona coming to Xbox!
Tyler Bello
2021-10-11 05:23:49 +0000 UTCStay tuned........smirk. -Cog
Lord Cognito
2021-10-10 18:28:56 +0000 UTCMuch love. Matty is awesome. -Cog
Lord Cognito
2021-10-10 18:28:07 +0000 UTCMuch appreciated! -Cog
Lord Cognito
2021-10-10 18:27:33 +0000 UTC+1 on Cog being a pleasant positive voice in games coverage. I listen to many, many games podcasts and he may be the only dude who doesn't get all riled up in the outrage of the week. Reminds me of what we're all here for ~ the love of games
Douglas Morreale
2021-10-10 05:19:11 +0000 UTCI like your idea for tying the "platinum" into reward points. I think to further evolve the system too there should be an award akin to th platinum for beating a game. I know many games do give an achievement for this, but we also know that most gamers don't beat games. If there was a reward point carrot on a stick for each completion and each platinum that would be a whole new game. As many games out there have a 1000/1000 without ever the rolling credits. I'm rambling.... My bad.
Tonys_Always_Write
2021-10-09 23:07:55 +0000 UTCAwesome show fellas. Thanks for the ES discussion. Keep it up.
Kickstand
2021-10-08 15:32:35 +0000 UTCI usually read a bunch of the questions before the podcast airs, and I can typically pick out which questions are likely to get read. So I agree. That said, I was super surprised that my question on nerfing the gnasher in Gears got read a few episodes ago.
2021-10-08 14:40:44 +0000 UTCGreat episode agin bois. Area 51 was pretty dope. Hope you guys can get Danny Pena and Ryan McCaffery on as guests one day!
Donny C
2021-10-08 11:01:16 +0000 UTCI mean, whenever I write in Matty often reads my question even though he hates me calling him a Titty Gobbler. If that ain't fair then I don't know what is.
Your Boi Nicky V
2021-10-08 08:12:06 +0000 UTCI'm going to need to see some trophies for all these full play throughs iv got on this podcast π€ #bounce
Joey Burgos
2021-10-08 04:17:19 +0000 UTCPretty Sure Area 51 sunk Midway
Thereβs No I in LLC
2021-10-08 04:04:41 +0000 UTCI agree with the write-in about the same people getting their questions highlighted week to week, and I feel like Matty could have explained why that happens without being completely dismissive to the question. Matty actually did a really good job of explaining why some questions aren't read. But flat out saying the write-in was "false" was dismissive of that individual's perception. And likely the perception of other patreon supporters. A better way to respond, instead of getting defensive, is say "We hear you. We try really reallly hard to get diverse write-ins. Here are a few reasons why we may not read someone's questions .... ". Your audience loves you guys. I'm a patreon of LSM because I was a Matty supporter first and the creation of Defining Duke introduced me to LSM. Keep working hard and getting better everyday.
Raymond Stuart
2021-10-07 20:43:53 +0000 UTCI love Matty and cog yalls energy together is so good. Soooo good.
lazer_josh
2021-10-07 20:16:08 +0000 UTCMatty genius point for Xbox to add a Platinum and tying it into rewards pointsβ¦..I hope Phil has thought of this would be game changing for trophy/achievement systems
Shane Geis
2021-10-07 18:31:40 +0000 UTCThanks for talking about the government memo in the Chinese games industry regarding the depiction same sex relationships, effeminate men and grey morality in games and that most media are not talking about it. It SHOULD be at the front page of IGN, you are correct Matty. A lot of the media champions LGBTQ+ and diversity initiatives yet are silent when something something that directly targets them through censorship in China happens, all because of their financial conflicts. It's the highest form of hypocrisy and brings into question their integrity across the board. Great show guys!
Julian Zhu
2021-10-07 17:30:58 +0000 UTC
