Defining Duke, Episode 204 | Xbox vs PlayStation - The Handheld Wars Are ON!

The world of gaming sure didn't slow down for turkey week as the Dukes has plenty to dive into! It begins with the handheld wars. Steam, ASUS, Logitech, and many others have thrown their hat into the ring, but most await what Xbox and PlayStation will do. Recently, it was confirmed that an Xbox handheld is in development, but now Bloomberg has suggested that PlayStation is working on their own too. With the rise of PS Plus and streaming, PlayStation is slimming down the gap between them and Xbox on many features. What will Xbox need to do beyond timing its release well to compete with a company as synonymous with handhelds as Nintendo? More importantly, will Xbox and PlayStation find any success in a market that has seen very little handhelds sold in the scheme of things. We're far removed from the days of the Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, and PlayStation Portable. So, what gives? The Dukes sink their teeth into this juicy rumor. Naturally, we discuss the evolving situation including Avowed and its art director. Has the situation gone too far and what action can be taken on both sides to mitigate this disaster? The talk is complicated and so we peel it back layer-by-layer as we get into the thick of another fantasy game caught in chaos. Plus, more on Xbox's new Game Studios lead, Call Of Duty's 4 year development cycle, and much more!

Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro

0:25:01 - Avowed director Carrie Patel spoke to Gamesradar on Obsidian’s next game versus the competition

0:34:59 - 4 year dev cycles for Call Of Duty are the new norm?

0:42:37 - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has already sold 1 million copies

0:48:27 - Square Enix wants Final Fantasy VII Remake on Xbox

0:57:51 - Craig Duncan is officially the new head of Xbox Game Studios

1:00:09 - Black Myth Wukong getting “surprises” later in the year

1:02:03 - The Witcher 4 has entered full production, Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 30 million copies, and a new animated Cyberpunk show is on the way

1:08:09 - Casey Hudson’s studio, Humanoid Origin, has shut down

1:23:03 - Baldur’s Gate 3 profits insight

1:28:48 - Balatro made a looooot of money

1:32:29 - Top 20 best selling games for October in US

1:37:31 - What We’re Playing

2:09:08 - PlayStation's handheld has leaked

2:35:24 - Avowed drama recap

3:05:18 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week