Category: XBOX NEWS
Stay up to date with everything happening on Xbox from the Tower Casuals team at the Boss Rush Network. From Game Pass updates and new releases to hardware news and industry announcements, our writers, producers, and podcasters at Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush Network cover it all. Check out articles, podcast discussions, videos, and more as we break down everything in the world of Xbox.
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Hellblade Developer Ninja Theory to be Closed, Microsoft Still Open to Buyers
Microsoft also continues to close down Arkane Studios, however Double Fine, Undead Labs, and Compulsion have all moved on independently.
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Activision to Take Control of Halo Franchise, Microsoft Confirms
Microsoft will be laying off 268 employees from Halo Studios, as well as handing the reigns of the franchise over to the home of Call of Duty.
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Hideo Kojima Reveals Lead Actors for Xbox Exclusive Game Physint
The announcement may surprise fans, who had been banking on another high profile celebrity securing the lead role.
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Seismic Squirrel Announces Aether & Iron Will be Launching on Consoles in 2027
Aether & Iron is now expanding its release into the hands of console gamers.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 69: XBOX Gains Another Kojims Ga,e as Sony Backs Out, PAX West, and More
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the absolute pandemonium of PlayStation dropping Physint and Xbox immediately swooping in to secure the action-espionage title as a massive exclusive.
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PAX West 2026: Stranger than Heaven from RGG Studio is More than Just Another Yakuza Game
At PAX West, we went hands-on with RGG Studios’ newest title, Stranger than Heaven, RGG Studio’s next Yakuza-style action title.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 68: Xbox Disc-to-Digital Games? Xbox’s Big Push for Game Preservation
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss Xbox’s continued support and approach to game ownership, including the recently announced disc-to-digital program for supported physical game discs providing digital access and benefits.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 67: Xbox’s Next Big Move? Halo, Guitar Hero & Gamescom Predictions
This week on Xbox Casuals Xbox could be on the verge of some major surprises. Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney are back at it this week on Xbox Casuals discussing some Gamescom news and interesting marketing crossovers, including the unexpected IKEA collaboration. They also look ahead to Gamescom and discuss potential franchise comebacks, from Halo…
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GUEST SPOT: GAMING ROUNDTABLE PODCAST EPISODE 260: Xbox Devs Turn on Game Pass, OG Xbox on PC & Nintendo Money Drama
GUEST SPOT: In this episode of The Gaming Roundtable, we break down the growing backlash around Xbox Game Pass and why some developers are starting to question whether the subscription model has hurt the perceived value of games.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 66: Obsidian Returns to the Fallout Wasteland, But at What Cost?
In this episode of Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the challenges facing Microsoft’s gaming division, from a lack of fresh ideas and major releases to questions about the company’s long-term strategy.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 324: The Massive Xbox Reset: Can Asha Sharma Save the Brand?
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig discusses what XBOX CEO Asha Sharma’s studio-management overhaul could mean for the teams behind Fallout, Halo, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 323: Game Ownership, Xbox’s Massive Reset, & PlayStation Kills Discs
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Edward Varnell break down the devastating news of Xbox cutting over 3,200 jobs, divesting major studios like Double Fine and Ninja Theory, and severely gutting legendary teams at id Software and Obsidian.
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Dustpile Turns Gaming Backlog Into a Tinder-Style Swipe Session
Dustpile is a free web app from Dumbbell Games that helps players tackle their ever-growing gaming backlogs with a Tinder-style swipe interface.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 322: PlayStation and Xbox Pull the Plug on Physical Games
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins break down Sony’s decision to end physical PlayStation game releases beginning in 2028, what Microsoft’s rumored Disc2Digital feature could mean for physical game collectors, and why the PlayStation 6 may launch at a much higher price than gamers expect.
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Dead by Daylight Introduces Its First Indigenous Survivor in “The Life Road” Chapter
Dead by Daylight has introduced its first Indigenous Survivor in The Life Road chapter, featuring contributions from Indigenous actor Dallas Goldtooth.
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TOWER CASUALS x XBOX Casuals: The End of Destiny 2: Widespread Bungie Layoffs & The Xbox Bloodbath
In this episode of Tower Casuals, Josh Finney and Corey Dirrig break down the major changes affecting both Bungie and the ongoing changes at Xbox. After Destiny 2 received its final planned service updates, Bungie announced nearly 300 layoffs, leaving Marathon as the studio’s primary focus under Sony.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 320: Nintendo Direct, Xbox Summer Showcase, & Summer Game Fest Reactions
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Stephanie Klimov share their reactions to a week packed with surprises like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake and Xenoblade Genesis on Switch 2 to Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and Persona 6.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 266: Monument of Triumph & The Best Version of Destiny 2
This week on Tower Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney dive deep into the massive, bittersweet launch of the final update for Destiny 2. The Tower is packed again, the Monument of Triumph kiosks look incredible, and the game is arguably in the best state it’s been in years which only makes its conclusion more…
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XBOX Casuals Episode 62: Our XBOX SUMMER SHOWCASE PREDICTIONS 2026 Edition
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss the recent news on what’s happening at Bungie, Destiny 2, and Marathon Season 2, the discussions surrounding XBOX’s major changes internally and what “tough decisions” actually means, and what Asha Sharma’s first on-stage appearance might look like at the Summer Showcase.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 265: Every End Has a New Beginning: Bungie Ends Development on Destiny 2
In this episode of Tower Casuals, Josh Finney and Corey Dirrig discuss the shocking news of Bungie ending development on Destiny 2 after starting a brand new saga just last year. They also talk about the massive “Monument of Triumph” reveal, what June 9, 2026 means for Destiny’s future.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 317: Xbox’s Big Comeback, Brand Refreshing, and Summer Game Fest Hype
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Edward Varnell joins Corey Dirrig to talk through the Boss Rush Network revamp, upcoming showcases from Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation, and what they’ve been playing lately, including GTA V and Pragmata.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 316: GameStop’s $55B Gamble, Xbox Cancels Copilot, & AMD’s “RAMpocalypse”
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins discuss CEO Ryan Cohen’s baffling “transformational” plan for GameStop with a potential acquisition of eBay, Xbox’s continued leadership shakeup, the future of AI in gaming, and why rising RAM prices could impact every gamer heading into the fall.
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