Defining Duke, Episode 36: PlayStation Makes Smart Delivery Shine (Patreon)
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In a lighter news week, we shift our attention to PlayStation who was making the most noise. Thanks to next-gen upgrade backlash surrounding Horizon Forbidden West, the pitchforks were pulled out and raised high by fans of the platform. With that, Matty & Cog dip into PlayStation's incidental marketing of Smart Delivery and how the service is being pushed without Xbox doing much of anything. Scoping out the lay of the land, it appears that a $10 upgrade could be questionable depending on how long last generation titles hang around. In other headlines, Alan Wake is back! Formerly an Xbox exclusive, fans beyond that ecosystem can finally experience its wacky and zany nature this fall. What does this mean for the future of the series? We discuss! Perhaps more discussed than any of this is the situation over at Tripwire where CEO John Gibson was removed after comments made about a new bill passed in Texas. After revealing his thoughts on the situation, John is out, and with that, we have an important topic to mull over.
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:07:21 - Will Game Pass change how reviews are perceived or produced?
0:14:40 - What other games are expected to deliver as much as Halo?
0:22:17 - Is there a multiplayer game that has strengthened our friendship with someone?
0:31:15 - Will there be a Psychonauts 2 spoilercast?
0:33:07 - Danganronpa is better than Ace Attorney.
0:35:54 - PlayStation has received backlash over upgrade pricing.
0:50:54 - Alan Wake Remastered is on its way.
0:58:57 - Tripwire CEO John Gibson has been removed from his post after a controversial tweet.
1:07:19 - The new Mass Effect may run on Unreal Engine 5.
1:17:03 - Windows 11 comes on October 5th and will bring improvements for PC gaming.
1:22:00 - Microsoft has acquired Clipchamp.
1:27:46 - Game Pass pick of the week.
1:30:27 - What games are good for someone who can’t quite figure out camera controls?
1:37:58 - What genre should get a bigger budget?
1:49:45 - Do we use the Microsoft Rewards system?
1:53:19 - Can Microsoft boost their supply soon?
2:02:51 - What Xbox game should be remade at a Bluepoint level of quality?