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#262 | The "Microslop" Era Has BEGUN...
New Jan 11, 2026 3h 37m EXPLICIT

#262 | The "Microslop" Era Has BEGUN...

Xbox didn't miss a beat to kick off the new year. In a scratch pad by Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, he spoke to how we need to accept AI as slop versus sophistication. As one would imagine, this ha...

#261 | We Dare To Dream About Xbox's 2026...
Jan 04, 2026 2h 27m EXPLICIT

#261 | We Dare To Dream About Xbox's 2026...

After 2025, it's safe to say the years of saying "next year is their year" are over for Xbox. When it comes to the prior 24 months, it has not gone according to the Duke's plans whatsoever. With th...

#260 | Xbox Ends 2025 in a Scary Spot...
Dec 28, 2025 1h 49m EXPLICIT

#260 | Xbox Ends 2025 in a Scary Spot...

Xbox has seen a lot of changes in the last two years and that's putting it lightly. Everything from a disconnect with their own base to price hikes galore has led to a near complete disenfranchisem...

#259 | The AI Conversation Has Reached A Breaking Point...
Dec 21, 2025 3h 49m EXPLICIT

#259 | The AI Conversation Has Reached A Breaking Point...

As Lord Cognito long predicted, the AI conversation reached a breaking point online when people saw one of the industry's golden children announced that they'll be using generative AI for their gam...

#257 | Is Clockwork Revolution Dropping In 2026?!
Dec 07, 2025 3h 36m EXPLICIT

#257 | Is Clockwork Revolution Dropping In 2026?!

Despite any gripes with Xbox this year, there's no denying that 2026 presents a fun challenge for them. Fable, Forza Horizon 6, Halo, and Gears Of War E-Day are all slated to drop next year. Howeve...

#256 | Xbox Hardware Prices Are Going Up AGAIN...?
Nov 30, 2025 3h 25m EXPLICIT

#256 | Xbox Hardware Prices Are Going Up AGAIN...?

Thanks to the likes of OpenAI, hardware manufacturers are scrambling to adjust prices amidst a shortage of RAM. As a result, things are about to become more expensive again! Unlike companies like L...

#255 | So... That Xbox Showcase Was DIFFERENT...
Nov 23, 2025 4h 1m EXPLICIT

#255 | So... That Xbox Showcase Was DIFFERENT...

As was originally reported, Xbox brought out a Partner Preview in November. It was chockful of everything strange like a co-op alien shop simulator or a thuggish rabbit beating up baddies to more t...

#254 | Valve Just Beat Xbox To The Punch...
Nov 16, 2025 4h 3m EXPLICIT

#254 | Valve Just Beat Xbox To The Punch...

Xbox's big bet for bringing PCs to the living room has officially been undercut. This week, Valve announced three (!) different pieces of hardware. First, there is the Steam Machine, which serves a...

#253 | Obsidian: The Pillar of Xbox’s Future?
Nov 09, 2025 3h 15m EXPLICIT

#253 | Obsidian: The Pillar of Xbox’s Future?

It's been quite the year for Obsidian Entertainment. Following three major releases in one year with Avowed, Grounded 2 (Early Access), and The Outer Worlds 2. Obsidian finds itself discussing thei...

#252 | We PLAYED The Halo Remake...
Nov 02, 2025 4h 47m EXPLICIT

#252 | We PLAYED The Halo Remake...

Following months of swirling rumors, Halo Combat Evolved has its remake. It's called Halo Campaign Evolved and you can play it next year on Xbox, PC, and yes, even PlayStation! It has everything fr...

#251 | Our Outer Worlds 2 Review Is HERE... - Did it Deliver?!
Oct 26, 2025 4h 6m EXPLICIT

#251 | Our Outer Worlds 2 Review Is HERE... - Did it Deliver?!

There's much to be said about how The Outer Worlds 2 was handled prior to its release. Everything from a lacking preview and Avowed's underwhelming launch to Xbox attempting to force a $80 price po...

#250 | Xbox's Next Gen Console LEAKED... (ft. Deck Ready)
Oct 19, 2025 4h 26m EXPLICIT

#250 | Xbox's Next Gen Console LEAKED... (ft. Deck Ready)

Despite the ongoing hardware "crisis," plenty of next generation hardware news continues to leak out of Xbox. This time, we have Project Magnus courtesy of Moore's Law Is Dead! Set to release in 20...

#249 | Is Xbox Pulling Out Of The Console Business?
Oct 12, 2025 4h 19m EXPLICIT

#249 | Is Xbox Pulling Out Of The Console Business?

Following such erratic changes to Game Pass and a ton of wild weekend rumors, many are wondering if Xbox will be out of the console business altogether by 2027. Despite marketing for the next gener...

#248 | Xbox Is Lost - MASSIVE Game Pass Price Hike...
Oct 05, 2025 3h 32m EXPLICIT

#248 | Xbox Is Lost - MASSIVE Game Pass Price Hike...

Xbox happened. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:03:14 - Health Is Wealth0:10:02 - Are we s...

#247 | Forza Horizon 6 Is FINALLY Happening...
Sep 28, 2025 4h 11m EXPLICIT

#247 | Forza Horizon 6 Is FINALLY Happening...

Forza bros, rejoice! After plenty of speculation, rumors, and eventual leaks, Forza Horizon 6 has finally been announced at Tokyo Game Show 2025. Joining me is honorary Duke, Sir Bradley Ellis, to ...

#246 | Video Games As Far As The Eye Can See...
Sep 21, 2025 3h 51m EXPLICIT

#246 | Video Games As Far As The Eye Can See...

Cronos: The New Dawn, Hell Is Us, Hollow Knight Silksong, Borderlands 4, Silent Hill F, Trails In The Sky Remake, and the list goes on. It's an overload of games right now and the Dukes are doing t...

#245 | Getting REAL About Xbox Game Pass...
Sep 14, 2025 3h 33m EXPLICIT

#245 | Getting REAL About Xbox Game Pass...

Much of the conversation surrounding Game Pass and its sustainability has been about whether or not it can turn a profit. The Dukes themselves have pondered on this very subject for dozens of episo...

#244 | It was almost SAVED... - The Truth On Perfect Dark
Sep 07, 2025 3h 58m EXPLICIT

#244 | It was almost SAVED... - The Truth On Perfect Dark

Today in news that we wish we never knew about: Xbox's reboot of Perfect Dark was nearly saved! Their dance partner? Take Two Interactive who serves as publisher of Rockstar. Yes, indeed, a recent ...

#243 | We played The Outer Worlds 2 EARLY and...
Aug 31, 2025 4h 15m EXPLICIT

#243 | We played The Outer Worlds 2 EARLY and...

It's been a bit of a rough go for Obsidian as of late. Compared to their usual RPG triumphs, Avowed felt quite a bit less than that. However, not all of it was entirely their fault. At one point, X...