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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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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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 61: Death of Xbox Copilot, Leadership Changes, and 007: First Light
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma’s continued aggression in player-first moves, Forza Horizon 6 and whether legit city racing could finally return to the series in its Japanese setting, the potential Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes, and more.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 315: Play Has a 30 Day Limit on PlayStation, We Are Xbox Memo, and More
In this episode of The Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins discuss reports on a 30-day online check-in requirement for digital games on PlayStation 5, the We Are Xbox internal memo, and more.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 264: Destiny 2 is at a Crossroads as More Developers Move to Marathon
Corey dives into a broader conversation about where Destiny 2 currently stands, how shifting development focus toward Marathon is being discussed in the community, and what that might mean for Destiny’s long-term support and future expansions.
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New Game Trailer Combines Ghost Hunting and Renovation
A first-person renovation game that tasks you to redecorate the town, but the true reason you are there is to unlock the towns secrets while you ghost hunt.
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SPECIAL: IRON LORDS PODCAST – Asha Sharma: We Are Xbox | Xbox Exclusivity? | Game Pass Price Drop & COD Removed | Yoshida Fired – Boss Rush Guest Appearance
Corey Dirrig joined the Iron Lords Podcast as a guest in a special Roundtable discussion alongside Lord Cognito, King David, Lord Addict, Lord Sov, and Ginger Prime.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 60: Xbox Game Pass Gets Cheaper As Call of Duty Exits
On this week’s Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss what it all means, from stabilizing the current console generation and teasing Project Helix, to growing franchises and rethinking how Xbox Game Pass works going forward.
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Mob Entertainment Celebrates Launch of Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5
Mob Entertainment’s Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 – Broken Things has become the franchise’s biggest launch yet.
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Limited Run to Celebrate Decade-long Milestone
Forever Physical is Limited Run’s motto, and on October 25th, 2025, they will hold a 10-year anniversary celebration in their physical store in Cary, NC.
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Wizard 101 Releases on Xbox and PlayStation
Wizard 101 releases on Xbox and PlayStation. A Switch release is planned for the future.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 52: Tokyo Game Show Reactions and The Xbox Ecosystem Gets More Expensive
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney react to Microsoft’s latest Xbox price hikes—including the shocking $1,000 ROG Ally X—and what it means for the future of Xbox hardware.
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