Defining Duke, Episode 81 | Can The Activision Blizzard Deal Save Xbox in 2022? (Video) (Patreon)

Can The Activision Blizzard Deal Save Xbox in 2022? | Defining Duke Episode 81

Microsoft has provided the FTC the additional information it was seeking, potentially triggering a final window to any challenges of the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The Dukes are assisted by Rand Al Thor 19 & LSM family Ben Smith to dissect the deal, potential caveats, and best case scenarios. What does Discord integration mean for Xbox? Arcane’s new game design philosophy? Power Wash Simulator’s greatness? How much do we care about video game merchandise and more! Follow the hosts! @MrMattyPlays https://www.Twitter.com/G27Status​ @Iron Lords Podcast https://twitter.com/LordCognito @Rand al Thor 19 https://twitter.com/Rand_al_Thor_19 @BenIsHandsome https://twitter.com/BenSmith2588 #DefiningDuke #xbox #activision 0:00:00 - Intro 0:06:04 - What we’ve been playing 0:23:50 - Will Netflix’s partnership with Microsoft turn into more than ads? 0:35:27 - What 2013 (or newer) Xbox game do we want remade? 0:39:47 - Do we sit or stand while wiping? 0:44:37 - Can we get a new Transformers game? 0:52:50 - What kind of crossover could Xbox make? 0:58:36 - Microsoft says the ABK acquisition could be final next month. 1:17:43 - Discord has come to Xbox 1:26:11 - Arkane may never make another linear game 1:31:37 - CD Projekt Red shares are down 75% since Cyberpunk 2077 launch 1:39:22 - Skate will be free-to-play 1:50:24 - Minecraft says no NFTs 1:55:44 - Grounded is getting an animated show 2:05:47 - Reports say the next Assassin’s Creed game will be in Baghdad 2:14:21 - Yakuza 8 has been accidentally revealed 2:17:48 - The Star Wars: The Old Republic director has left 2:20:49 - Xbox Live 1.0 is coming back 2:23:29 - Game Pass Pick of the Week 2:33:36 - When will Somerville launch? 2:39:39 - What makes a good Game Pass game? 2:39:39 - Should Xbox and Platinum work together? 2:57:56 - What is our favorite piece of video game merchandise?