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Defining Duke, Episode 217 | Fable Is DELAYED To 2026... - Now What?
🕑 Added 2025-02-27 17:00:15 +0000 UTCIt has been a whirlwind of a week for the games industry. Massive studio closures continue at a rapid pace and now we have Fable delay for the cherry on top! Where to begin? Well, for the Xbox faithful, let's sink into Fable first. It was given a 2025 release window at Xbox's 2024 Summer Showcase, but Playground Games has pulled the plug early on that happening. Announced by new head of Xbox Game Studios Craig Duncan, we also got a glimpse at some pre-alpha gameplay for Fable. The game looks great, at least visually, but has left many wondering what's taking so long? Rumors of this game started kicking around in 2018 only for the game to be fully announced in 2020. By summer 2026, we're looking at six full years of building this game up. So, what gives? Is it a PS5 port, the looming release of GTA VI, or something much deeper? The Dukes discuss in Cog's return! Naturally, we dive deep into the mismanagement of WB Games as we have for weeks. To put an exclamation point on things, they have shut down Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. As their game's division continues its tailspin, the Dukes sift through the wreckage to see if there's any hope in saving what remains of WB Games. We also tackle the conversation around MUSE once more following new comments by Satya Nadella, how NetEase is hitting a speed bump despite the rocketing success of Marvel Rivals, and much more!
Timestamps:
0:00:00 - Intro
0:33:55 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 has been rated
0:39:50 - 11 games announced at ID@Xbox showcase
0:43:33 - The truth behind Avowed's development revealed
0:53:23 - Satya Nadella speaks on MUSE
1:08:09 - Bloober Team and Konami announce a deal together
1:09:52 - Some updates on the January hardware performance
1:12:45 - What's going on with NetEase?
1:22:18 - Tekken 8 has reached 3 million copies sold
1:27:16 - Exodus is targeting a 2026 release window
1:29:45 - Persona 4 Remake on the way?
1:32:11 - God Of War remasters soon?
1:33:43 - Dragon Age The Veilguard is already on PS Plus
1:38:27 - What We’re Playing
2:14:16 - Xbox delays Fable to 2026
2:44:16 - WB Games shuts down three studios
3:15:06 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week
Comments
Seth
I think he only gets attacked because he has responded to attacks and invalid criticism in the past. Alot of Trolls are really looking for a power dynamic and Matty gives it to them sometimes. (Or at least used too)
Ray Millares
Nice to hear Cog talk about the positives in Avowed. The game is super fun. I definitely got bitten by the same bug as Cog where I had to check every nook and cranny.
Bailey Callis
I genuinely don’t understand why people dislike or mistreat Matty. My best guesses are his clickbait-style titles or his apolitical stance, but honestly, he’s one of the nicest and most level-headed creators I follow. Keep your head up, man—we appreciate you! Easily one of the hardest-working people in the scene
Pan Ic
The contex does not matter, end result (product) is everything. Avowed bad and the game director is to blame.
The Devmeister
It’s a side thing - not his main thing. Why would he want to make it his main thing? 😆
The Devmeister
Just wanted to let you know that Matty is making a game FYI.
The Devmeister
Matty - you’re never too deep to pull out 😂
SIR_K_Daddy
Welcome back Lord Cognito, great show guys. #FableDD
Casey Cieslikowski
Do we really need to hear how Matty is making a game every episode???
A Hind D
Such a god damn shame it’s delayed. How in the hell can you be developing this for 8 years and tell us it needs another year and a half. How many times will they get away with teaser trailer 5-6 years in advance every single time Also please please stop saying “ why Wonder Woman it should be Batman.” We can do more than Batman. Enough already give us new heroes. Such a shame that we finally could see a different super powered brawler but the inclination for y’all, Gene and everyone else like..do yall not want new things? Even though WW is old franchise we have almost zero games lmao. And she’s super powered brawler so dammit hope someone does it. We do not need another Superman or another Batman game. At least something new Please but shame regardless cuz it’s never Coming out
NeO JD
Never been a fan of Fable but the new one is looking good. Let it cook. #FableDD
Chris Van Buren
Matty, fuck the haters. You’re doing great.
Mike Normal
Great show fellas
MeatSpin11
Thanks for the write in read! I’m moving to Japan, so I gotta look for a new dumb/flipphone, so hoping to find something good and keep going.
Noah Friscopp
Least surprising delay ever unfortunately
ToiletDrummer
I see punished Matty has already unlocked his next form, nice
Yeti ATL
I never thought in 2008 it would be this long before fable again, but not surprised. Still can’t wait
Kelzilla
My favourite dynamic duo!
