Category: XBOX NEWS
Get our thoughts on the news in the world of Xbox!
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 49: Xbox at Gamescom, Helldivers 2 + ODST, and Rod Fergusson Leaves Blizzard
Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney explore a packed lineup of Xbox titles set to make waves at Gamescom, a potential Halo: ODST crossover with the upcoming Helldivers 2 release, Rod Fergusson leaving Microsoft (again), and more.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 248: Solstice is Back, But with a Major Change
Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney dive into the return of Solstice—Space Grandma’s back in the Tower and she’s brought the summer vibes with her.
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The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers are Joining Fortnite in Chapter 6 Season 4
It’s Morphin’ Time! The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are finally coming to Fortnite in one of the most highly anticipated and most requested crossovers on August 7.
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Xbox Design Lab Returns: Customize Your Controller and Make it Yours
After a long hiatus, Xbox Design Labs has returned!
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Assassin’s Creed, Aliens Fireteam Elite, and Hellblade II Enhanced Lead Wave 1 of Xbox Game Pass in August 2025
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass August 2025 Wave 1 lineup, featuring major titles like Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and an enhanced 60fps version of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II with new difficulty options and photo mode upgrades.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 247: The One About The Desert Perpetual Raid Review
Take a journey with Josh Finney as he breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly of the latest raid in Destiny 2, The Desert Perpetual. Josh breaks down the encounters, gear, experience of feats and more before providing his update to his raid rankings for the franchise.
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Bandai Namco Announces The First New Katamari Game In Over A Decade
Once Upon A Katamari ends a 14-year hiatus in the franchise after Bandai Namco unveiled the new game during the July 31 Nintendo Direct.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 285: Video Game Collaborations and Binge Sessions
This week on The Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, Stephanie Klimov, and Patrick Klein discuss gaming collaborations, the coolest ones they’ve seen, how Fortnite has taken it to another level, video game binge sessions, how their gaming habits have changed as adults, and games they remember bingeing the most.
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Atari to Acquire Majority Stake in Thunderful Group
Atari announced on Tuesday that it will acquire a majority stake in Thunderful Group, the parent company of Thunderful Games and Rising Star Games, for approximately $5 million USD.
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Xbox July 2025 Update Brings Major PC Features and Cross-Platform Enhancements
The Xbox July 2025 update is now rolling out to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with several new features—especially for Xbox PC.
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Season Reclamation Expands Destiny 2’s Portal with New Activities Beginning July 29
Bungie is updating the Portal with new content and activities in week 2 of Destiny 2’s Season: Reclamation, which begins July 29.
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The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Official Art Book Being Adapted for International Release
French publisher Pix’n Love confirmed Monday that the official art book for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the breakout RPG from Sandfall Interactive, is officially getting an international release with translations into multiple languages.
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Amazon Reportedly Developing a TV Adaptation of Wolfenstein
Amazon MGM Studios is developing a Wolfenstein TV series, with the Fallout producers on board.
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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is Now Available on Consoles
The classic sci-fi horror immersive sim is available in brand new form, now on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles!
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Ubisoft Reportedly Names Charlie Guillemot and Christophe Derennes Co-CEOs of Tencent-Backed Subsidiary
Ubisoft has announced the leadership team for its new subsidiary, in charge of managing Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, naming Charlie Guillemot, son of Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, as co-CEO.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Is Finally Coming to PS5 with Pro Support this Fall
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is coming to PS5 in late 2025, with DualSense features and enhancements for PS5 Pro. Set in the dangerous Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, the survival shooter features a choice-driven narrative. Originally released on Xbox and PC in 2024, it received positive reviews after a turbulent development.
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Xbox Game Pass Expands its July 2025 Lineup Including One First Party Title Entering Game Preview
Microsoft has revealed the second wave of titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in July, including the underrated RoboCop: Rogue City, the return of the quirky comedy shooter High on Life, and the Game Preview release of Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded 2.
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Bungie Reveals The Desert Perpetual Raid and World First Race for Destiny 2
Bungie has revealed Destiny 2’s next raid, The Desert Perpetual, launching Saturday, July 19 with the Edge of Fate expansion, alongside the highly anticipated World First race.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 48: Xbox Partners with AMD for Next Generation and Library Compatibility
On this episode of Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and Corey Dirrig break down Xbox’s new AMD partnership, the wave of Microsoft layoffs—including the sudden cancellation of Project Blackbird—rumors of classic IP revivals, and what they’ve been playing.
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RUMOR: Multiple Fallout Games In Development at Xbox and Bethesda, Its Claimed
Rumors claim that multiple Fallout games in development, including possible remasters—at Xbox and Bethesda.
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Microsoft and Xbox Continue their Inclusive Gaming Initiative with Standardized Accessibility Tags
As part of its ongoing initiative to support accessibility and inclusive gaming, Microsoft has announced that all games within the Xbox ecosystem will now feature standardized accessibility tags, prominently displayed at the top of every digital game listing.
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The Unwritten Realm Brings Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale to a Magical Close
The final chapter of The Storybook Vale expansion for Disney Dreamlight Valley has finally arrived, promising an epic, heartfelt finale as this story comes to a close with Part 2: The Unwritten Realm.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 282: Weird Games, Mobile Game Stigmas, and Video Game Movies We Want
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey, Stephanie, Pat, and guest Todd Oxtra from Secret Friends Unite talk about the weirdest games they’ve played, the stigma around mobile games, and which video game movies they’d like to see—plus more.
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Destiny 2’s New Portal Hub Aims to Streamline Activities in The Edge of Fate
With the launch of The Edge of Fate expansion on July 15, Destiny 2 is overhauling how Guardians access and experience content through the Portal, a new centralized hub that brings together core activities, seasonal events, and Exotic missions all in one place.
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