Defining Duke, Episode 53: Xbox & Ubisoft's Game Pass Partnership + GoldenEye 007 Xbox Exclusive Leaks (Patreon)

Xbox has hit the ground running in 2022 with a variety of announcements, news, and leaks. For starters, Ubisoft and Xbox have finally teamed up for a day one drop on Xbox Game Pass. The game? The $40 spin-off 'Rainbow Six: Extraction' or as the Dukes like to call it: Rainbow Six: Experiment. Indeed, it looks as if the seeds are being planted for more deals in the future for the two companies. Otherwise, a classic overdue for both a remaster and return is GoldenEye 007. In 2008, Xbox nearly succeeded in their attempt to revive the game, but it came to nothing due to legal complications. Again, the remaster has leaked, but this one is different. Furthermore, a new piece by Jason Schreier has arrived discussing Ken Levine and his status as an "auteur" in video games. The Duke have many thoughts to share on this that are too large to be simplified. That goes for the rest of the news in a week where Playground Games studio head made his exit, Undead Labs opened up a new studio, and much, much more. This is only the beginning! Let's ride.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:04:12 - Before we begin.

0:07:32 - What do we think about Crocs?

0:11:18 - Matty drops a KOTOR scoop.

0:15:43 - What we’ve been playing.

0:28:41 - Gut check on 2022?

0:36:32 - What are the numbers for Halo Infinite looking like?

0:42:13 - Who will have a better year between Xbox and Playstation?

0:46:07 - Why are reviews so homogenous?

0:55:04 - Is Matty a prude?

0:57:26 - Rainbow Six Extraction is coming to Game Pass on day one.

1:11:47 - A GoldenEye 007 achievement list has leaked.

1:23:20 - An article has been released claiming Ken Levine’s new game is in development hell. 

1:46:42 - The studio founder at Playground Games is leaving.

1:49:57 - Remedy has announced a new deal with Tencent.

1:59:52 - Double Fine is splitting into multiple teams and working on new projects.

2:03:26 - Undead Labs may be building a support studio.

2:10:30 - Game Pass additions and subtractions.

2:11:56 - Game Pass pick of the week.

2:17:07 - What are our New Year’s gaming resolutions?

2:23:15 - Why doesn’t Microsoft put Gears in a collection?

2:28:19 - Is Microsoft dropping the ball on some of their marketing?

2:32:07 - Should Microsoft license out old or unused IP to help their catalogue?

2:42:08 - What game should you play while waiting for Baldur’s Gate 3?