
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... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 284 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHobbiesVideo Games | |||

Xbox's 2026 summer showcase has come and gone! As per usual, it was a relatively strong showing featuring big reveals and welcome surprises, yet it still managed to put up a few big head scratchers. Fortunately, the good outweighed the bad. For start... more
It's officially showcase season! As tradition dictates, Rand Al Thor 19 of Xbox Two joins the Dukes for a smorgasbord of predictions! This year, we approach things a touch differently. Yes, we get into every (!) first party studio under the Xbox fold... more
The Belgium Beauty joins once more as the Dukes combine to tackle our favorite topic: EXCLUSIVITY! Yes, PlayStation appears dead set on reverting to the ways of old as news has come in via Bloomberg. Moving forward, all PlayStation single player game... more
What's this?! The esteemed 'Belgium Beauty' as part of the Dukes in 2026?! Indeed, it's Lock and Matty here to sprinkle some extra fun in the world of Xbox where the news never stops moving! This week, we have two types of leaks: A fun release window... more
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I don’t listen to any game takes Cog has anymore. After the hard glazing of avowed and dragon age (and more) before release. Matty seems to be honest most of the time.
Although the show is becoming more of a news show vs Xbox centric it’s just the nature of the beast right now since this Podcast is a Xbox now. But love listening to them weekly.
If you’re into Microsoft and gaming, definitely give this one a listen :)
Yo Run DMC B-Boy breakdance my man he on anotha level. Pop-lockin jiving he on one my man FLAVA FLAV is in DA HOUSE BK REPRESENT....haha okay
Interesting podcast in general, but using the fword doesn’t qualify as clean content.
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Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast centers on a candid, opinionated take on Xbox and the broader gaming industry, blending industry analysis with weekly banter. Episodes frequently cover Xbox strategy, Game Pass, exclusivity debates, leadership shifts, and upcoming releases, while peppering in personal stories, fan input, and health or lifestyle notes. The dynamic between the hosts—two long-time gaming enthusiasts with strong chemistry—drives a lively, accessible conversation that appeals to dedicated Xbox fans and listeners who want thoughtful commentary on console ecosystems and industry developments. Notably, the show often leans into optimistic projections for Xbox, balanced with critical takes on company decisions, and it regularly ties ne... more
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Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast launched 5 years ago and published 284 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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