
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 | 263 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesVideo GamesLeisure | |||

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 had the adverse effect as "Microslop" began trending al... more
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 that in mind, we have dared to look ahead in spite of a... more
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 disenfranchisement with the brand. Today, the Dukes gather and do th... more
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 game's development. That team is Larian Studios who is r... 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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Focused on the multifaceted world of Xbox gaming, this podcast is co-hosted by two well-known figures in the gaming community, MrMattyPlays and Lord Cognito. The discussions cover a range of topics, including news surrounding Xbox hardware and software, insights into recently released games, and opinions on upcoming titles. With regular reviews of popular franchises like Forza and Halo, alongside critical takes on the evolving gaming industry, the show successfully blends humor and informative commentary. Its vibrant community interaction and dynamic host chemistry contribute to its appeal among both dedicated and casual gamers, making it an engaging listen for anyone interested in Xbox gaming culture.
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Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast launched 5 years ago and published 263 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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