Defining Duke, Episode 96 | Can Xbox Keep Their First Party AAA Promises? (Patreon)

Can Xbox Keep Their First Party AAA Promises? | Defining Duke Episode 96

Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/DUKE - Enter promo code DUKE for 83% off and 3 extra months FREE! Xbox fans have made many declarations to bring Persona to their beloved box and, finally, it has arrived. This week sees the re-launch of Persona 5 Royal, but for many; it's the first time they are arriving in Shujin Academy. Xbox fans have responded in kind as Persona 5 Royal has reached the top 10 for played games on consoles. Does this signify a major turning point for Xbox's battle in Japan? Could other Japanese developers be taking note of such a surge on the platform and be willing to play ball with the oft neglected platform? As Cog dives in for the first time and Matty watches like a proud dad, we get into the thick of things in Shibuya. Beyond the region of Japan, we move our attention to China where the status quo is shifting dramatically. It is reported by Reuters that Xbox is assembling a team to scout talent throughout China after missing out on the ever popular Genshin Impact. This has major implications for the brand moving forward and we have much to say on it. Beyond that, it was a busy week for Xbox Game Studios across Bethesda, Arkane, and World's Edge! Indeed, this episode truly feels like a bit of a preview on what Defining Duke conversations will be like in 2023. GAMES! Get some Defining Duke merch! LastStandMedia.store Follow the hosts! @MrMattyPlays https://www.Twitter.com/G27Status​ @Iron Lords Podcast https://twitter.com/LordCognito @Rand al Thor 19 #Xbox #definingduke 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:28 - Atomic Heart has a release date 0:08:15 - Alan Wake 2 is set to release in 2023 0:11:47 - Modern Warfare II is the biggest launch in the history of COD 0:19:58 - Is it weird Xbox users can’t disable COD cross-play? 0:26:46 - More Midnight Suns info has been revealed 0:33:47 - Sonic Frontiers brings more Sonic 0:39:28 - What we’ve been playing 0:58:46 - Could The Stormlight Archive get a video game adaptation? 1:02:02 - Is the hate for Gotham Knights too much? 1:10:51 - Has Cog become a weeb? 1:14:19 - Is the concern over subscriber numbers overblown? 1:22:05 - Phil Spencer says Xbox has no games 1:56:01 - Embracer Group has shut down Onoma 2:19:41 - Marvel and EA have announced a multi-title collaboration 2:29:33 - Coming soon to GamePass… 2:30:24 - Game Pass Pick of the Week 2:43:56 - What are our expectations for Somerville?