Defining Duke, Episode 93 | Did Phil Spencer Tease A New Xbox Console For 2022? (Patreon)
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Producer note: We are having significant issues withe the video version of the show due to our recording service. I'm hoping we can get it out later today. Sorry for the delay!
It was a packed week for Xbox. From laying our eyes on Starfield's new dialogue system to a new Xbox console teased by Phil Spencer, there is much to analyze. Joining us for this week's episode is Dad Of Xbox: Jez Corden! He fits like a glove in this episode as much of what we discuss began with his own leaks. As mentioned at the top, Phil Spencer's shelves have struck again and hiding within there is a prototype for what has been codenamed "Xbox Keystone." It is reported that this new cloud device is targeting the $100 price point and will include a controller alongside it. Xbox has gone back to the drawing board multiple times on a cloud prototype, but if Phil's shelf is to be trusted then it seems they're almost there with a working version. We almost comb through the exchanged statements between the CMA and Microsoft in regards to the Xbox-Activision merger. One that the CMA seems to have PlayStation's best interests at heart on. Are their concerns fair? The Dukes dig through the legal documents to find out. Plus more on XCloud Gaming, Starfield, Obsidian's refusal of Fallout, and much more!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:03:46 - Forza Horizon 5’s anniversary update is now available
0:04:08 - Need for Speed: Unbound has been revealed
0:07:07 - The Callisto Protocol is trending towards 12-14 hours
0:10:53 - Pete Hines has been promoted
0:14:33 - Deathloop and Dishonored are in the same universe
0:22:08 - Phantom Abyss is coming to Game Pass on Day 1
0:23:17 - Meta has acquired Camouflaj
0:30:43 - Activision may be teasing a new Crash Bandicoot game
0:36:07 - A phone number will be required to play Modern Warfare 2
0:40:39 - Obsidian won’t be making any more Fallout games
0:50:19 - Atlus has confirmed the release of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden for Xbox
0:52:24 - A trademark has been filed for Project: Mara
0:52:34 - Starfield’s dialogue system is huge
1:05:31 - A small correction
1:06:02 - What we’ve been playing
1:21:47 - What are our thoughts on game engine consolidation?
1:33:06 - The Xbox Keystone has been teased
2:04:24 - The Competition and Markets Authority is eyeing up the Activision merger
2:39:53 - Numbers about Game Pass’ revenue have been shared
3:03:46 - xCloud continues to grow
3:18:47 - Brazil has approved the Activision merger
3:28:24 - Game Pass Pick of the Week