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Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast

Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast

By: Last Stand Media & Studio71
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Defining Duke is a weekly podcast dedicated to all things Xbox co-hosted by beloved YouTuber MrMattyPlays and Lord Cognito. Whether you're a fan and player of Xbox Series X|S, still hanging around on Xbox One, or have fond memories of Xbox 360 and the original Xbox, our show is for you. We go over the news, talk about the games we're playing, scour rumors and speculation, and much more. We publish each and every Sunday, and you can get the show three days early and ad-free by supporting us on Patreon at patreon.com/laststandmedia We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20PolicyLast Stand Media & Studio71 Science Fiction
Episodes
  • #286 | Steam Machine Prices and XBOX Helix effect...

    #286 | Steam Machine Prices and XBOX Helix effect...
    Jun 28 2026
    The RAM-pocalypse has arrived and Valve has set the tone on hardware pricing! Jimmy Champane of Deck Ready and The Insipid Ghost of The Expansion Pass break down all the Steam Machine news! How does this affect Project Helix launch and pricing? Massive news week for the Dukes and we sift through it all. GTA 6 colossal news impact, Phil Spencer believing in Kojima/OD, Xbox going full Hollywood and so much more! Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro2:38 - Warm Up Questions5:12 - GTA 6 Price revealed, details & performance32:23 - Todd Howard likes Blade. XBOX rake inbound?43:55 - XBOX triples down on HOLLYWOOD58:28 - Halo’s Project Ekur latest rumors1:11:21 - Kojima says Phil & Asha understood OD1:21:58 - Marathon’s new PvE mode1:38:59 - Sonic and Shinobi failed to meet expectations1:47:21 - Obsidian sued in class action lawsuit1:51:13 - EA holds third round of layoffs this year1:56:24 - Looking ahead at game releases - July 20262:04:22 - What We're Playing2:15:07 - STEAM MACHINE sticker shock & Project Helix effect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 18 mins
  • #285 | It's Happening AGAIN... - More Xbox Studio Shutdowns Soon

    #285 | It's Happening AGAIN... - More Xbox Studio Shutdowns Soon
    Jun 21 2026
    Brad's curse continues on. Sign up for your $1 per month trial period at https://www.shopify.com/duke Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00 - Intro3:30 - An update on the Green Reaper8:10 - Colin scolds The Dukes13:09 - A brief reprieve from Xbox depression24:30 - What We’re Playing1:02:00 - Xbox Studio Shutdowns3:01:15 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 13 mins
  • #284 | The Fallout From Xbox's 2026 Showcase...

    #284 | The Fallout From Xbox's 2026 Showcase...
    Jun 14 2026
    Today, we tested the Brad curse. It worked. Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro02:55 - Our favorite games from this week15:41 - Is the GTA 6 threat overexaggerated?24:33 - The great PlayStation vs Xbox Originality debate43:24 - Asha Sharma vs Phil Spencer50:33 - The Brad Curse becomes real1:18:05 - Xbox confirms “reliable pipeline of exclusives”1:48:42 - The Gears Of War PS5 Fiasco1:58:37 - Xbox lost millions of Game Pass subs after price hike2:05:47 - Fable gets 30 minutes of new gameplay2:24:45 - Halo: Campaign Evolved gets 28 minutes of new gameplay2:42:01 - Gears Of E-Day is the longest campaign yet2:44:40 - Premium editions for Halo, Gears, and Fable2:54:21 - Project Mara is officially canceled2:59:05 - Blade is still alive3:01:28 - What We’re Playing3:28:44 - Is Xbox trying to cut hardware prices?3:44:03 - Wrap Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 55 mins
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