Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast

#295 | We played Fable and State Of Decay 3 Early... (And In Person!)

Aug 30, 2026 · 2h 3m

Summary

Maddie and Duke record in person from Gamescom in Germany, sharing travel mishaps and local food reviews. They discuss their impressions of the Gears of War campaign demo, praising its open-ended level design and aggressive enemy AI. The hosts also cover highlights from the Xbox Showcase, including LEGO Skies and Rainbow Six Tactics, before analyzing CD Projekt Red’s Witcher 3 remaster and new DLC.

Topics discussed

Intro and LinkedIn Ad Promotion Arrival in Germany and McDonald's Review Flight Experience with Condor Airlines Gaming Setup and Outfit Mishaps Gamescom Opening Night Live Recap Gears of War: E-Day Gameplay Impressions Lego Skies and Fire Emblem Engage Discussion The Witcher 3: Complete Edition Remaster Review Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Preview Dragon's Dogma 2 Updates and Mechanics Mega Man X DiVE Review and Mechanics Xbox Game Preservation and Digital Ownership Physical Media Decline and Data Transparency Fable Remake Combat and RPG Systems State of Decay 3 and Zombie Survival Mechanics Star Wars: Empire at War Tactics Gameplay Closing Thoughts and Patreon Shoutouts Uber Eats Back to School Promotion
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