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Defining Duke, Episode 262 | The "Microslop" Era Has BEGUN...
🕑 Added 2026-01-08 17:00:20 +0000 UTCXbox 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 all over social media. The timing could be better as the rise of AI datacenters have caused a massive spikes in hardware prices. So much so that there are now reports that both Xbox and PlayStation may delay their upcoming hardware as a result. The question now becomes if a delayed Xbox system ever sees the light of day since it feels like 2027's new hardware was to be an offramp and the benefit of plans already being in motion. Time would tell, but for now, let's eat some "slop."
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
00:05:37 - Holiday break updates
00:17:29 - Fallout season 2 thoughts
00:28:03 - The state of the Health Is Wealth grind
00:33:16 - Vince Zampella passes away at 55
00:49:02 - Bethesda wants to make a 600 hour Fallout game
00:58:11 - Xbox console sales are downright terrible
01:04:04 - A New Witcher 3 expansion in 2025?
01:11:44 - Clair Obscur dev on what’s next
01:18:39 - Sony patents AI playing games for you
01:26:32 - The Ubisoft Holiday Hack
01:29:41 - Update on Exodus leadership changes
01:39:46 - What We’re Playing
02:17:49 - What to expect from Xbox in 2026
02:43:21 - Next gen consoles are delayed?
02:55:51 - Satya Nadella says to stop calling AI “slop”
03:17:58 - Zenimax Lead Departs After Xbox Cancellation
Comments
Ellis
Great show, enjoyed the AI perspective and talk. Thanks for having a great discussion and sharing your thoughts. (Looking forward to Matty's RPG!)
Mr. Scott If You're Nasty
I need more #DDslop in my life!!!
Simmo
Cog - if you're a sucker for the sorbets can I reccomend the the Ninja Creami - makes somr amazing sorbets using homemade natural ingredients, the frozen yoghurt is amazing too especially if you're watching your figure :)
Sami Rocklynn
Excellent episode gentlemen!👍
