Defining Duke, Episode 87 | Xbox Needs To Capitalize On PlayStation's Mistakes (Patreon)

As the days go by, PlayStation replicates Nintendo more and more. From 'premium allure,' to highly priced games rooted in nostalgia, and much more, these two are walking a scarily similar path. Then there's Xbox, and while there is room for improvement, it's hard to think of many ways they can be more pro-consumer. With the PlayStation 5 moving its asking price above the Xbox Series consoles where Microsoft has confirmed they will remain at their current retail value, there has never been an easier marketing lay-up for Xbox. The time is now for them to capitalize on Sony's gradual "death of a thousand cuts" as they've continued to nickel and dime their fanbase. What can Xbox do to capitalize? Matty and Cog get into the nitty gritty! Furthermore, Japan continues to dominate the conversation as we see the release of Soul Hackers 2 and Xbox's stream for Tokyo Game Show is on the horizon. While we stated earlier that the consumer practices leave little room for improvement, Xbox's global expansion is the exact opposite. What is in store for Xbox fans in Japan now and in the future? It's time to sink into the age old conversation yet again. Plus more on Tencent's investment in From Software, NetEase's acquisition of Quantic Dreams, and China's growing influence in gaming.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 - Intro

0:03:47 - Xbox has a new interface for the Games & Apps section

0:04:25 - Ghost Song is coming Day 1 to Game Pass

0:05:27 - New Wo Long details have been revealed

0:08:44 - A new trailer for Atomic Heart has dropped

0:12:52 - Can we get a refresher on Cog’s Just One?

0:15:39 - How significant will the growth be for Xbox be with Persona 5 coming?

0:24:21 - 10 toilets for 100 dudes

0:33:27 - What are the best Sonic games?

0:33:27 - Update on the Danganronpa vs. Like A Dragon saga

0:40:07 - Is Matty a furry?

0:42:25 - What we’ve been playing

0:58:20 - Is the lack of hype for Soul Hackers 2 concerning?

1:02:29 - What do we think about the state of the Xbox store?

1:09:45 - Sony has increased the price of the PS5 and established a mobile division

1:34:25 - Deathloop is being added to certain PS Plus tiers on September 20th

1:41:46 - Xbox is holding a stream during Tokyo Game Show

1:51:48 - IO Interactive simultaneously gives us good news and bad news

1:57:16 - Sony and Tencent have acquired a 30% stake in From Software

2:08:48 - More leaks have rolled in for Assassin’s Creed Mirage

2:17:33 - EA and Koei Tecmo are teaming up

2:22:15 - A new Mafia game is confirmed to be in development at Hangar 13

2:26:14 - Game Pass Pick of the Week

2:29:16 - How do we stay on track?

2:37:36 - Keep. Delete. Reboot.

2:51:43 - What are our top five most anticipated Xbox first party games?