Defining Duke, Episode 42: Xbox's 20th Anniversary Event + Game Pass Growth Struggles (Patreon)

It's a stacked week for the Dukes! Getting right into it, Xbox has announced an event to celebrate their 20th anniversary. While there won't be new game announcements, there are many alternative routes to be taken. Beyond familiar backwards compatible speculation is a chance to spotlight Halo Infinite's campaign yet again. Outside of this, there are many guesses as to what can be shown to us in November. While there is much good news to celebrate, on the surface it may seem like some bad news has arrived. Xbox Game Pass did not meet its target growth! Is this a bad thing? Taking a look at the numbers tells a much, much different tale. Fable fans continue to suffer greatly, PlayStation brings God Of War to PC, Splinter Cell is back in action, and so much more in a loaded episode!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:09:32 - What we’ve been playing.

0:17:21 - Xbox Mini Fridge - Smash or Pass?

0:20:35 - Will Halo Infinite be on the NPD charts?

0:24:44 - Do we start our day with any specific liquids or foods?

0:30:54 - Could Xbox Cloud Gaming come to Apple M1 Pro and Max devices?

0:34:19 - Will Battlefield 2042 be a disaster?

0:40:55 - Xbox is planning some cool stuff for their 20th anniversary.

1:00:55 - Microsoft has added Game Pass to its financial filings as a separate item.

1:15:09 - Fable giveth. And it taketh away.

1:25:14 - Compulsion Games has revealed new information about their current project.

1:31:51 - Elden Ring has been delayed.

1:36:40 - An Ubisoft Splinter Cell game may be in the works.

1:43:48 - Phil Spencer talks about studio acquisitions, VR, and more.

1:50:46 - God of War is coming to PC.

1:55:01 - Jez Corden is leaking.

2:03:21 - The co-creator of the Halo Universe has been hired by EA.

2:05:27 - DC Fandome revealed new information for both Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League.

2:14:44 - More games are coming soon to (and leaving from) Game Pass.

2:22:00 - Game Pass pick of the week.

2:27:53 - What is our favorite James Bond game?

2:33:20 - Is it still possible that Kojima’s letter of intent with Xbox results in a Silent Hill game?

2:41:46 - Does Arkane have a marketing problem?

2:48:06 - Is there a place for a new game with retro vibes in the Xbox ecosystem?

2:54:55 - Will we ever get Phil Spencer on an episode of Defining Duke?