Category: XBOX
Check out everything Boss Rush Network covers for Xbox in one place. From new game reviews and news to Game Pass updates and upcoming releases, this is your go-to spot for all things Xbox. Whether you want to find your next game or just stay in the loop on what’s happening in the world of Xbox, it’s all right here and easy to explore.
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Boss Rush Banter: Simple JRPGs Still Have A Place In Gaming
JRPGs have long left their simple roots, but a return to this style both graphically and in gameplay would work in today’s landscape.
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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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Microsoft Cancels Everwild as Rare Loses Key Veterans Gregg Mayles and Louise O’Connor
Microsoft has officially canceled Everwild, the long-in-development stylized fantasy project from Rare and Xbox Game Studios, as part of a broader company restructuring.
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Romero Games Hit Hard after Microsoft Reportedly Pulls Funding
Romero Games, led by DOOM co-creator John Romero, confirmed that funding was pulled for their upcoming AAA first-person shooter, reportedly as part of the cuts maid by Microsoft last week.
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Boss Rush Banter: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Rekindled My Love Of Exploring
Exploration can be a tough aspect to nail in a video game, but Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order does a great job with it.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 244: The Edge of Fate Feels Like Destiny 3, Here’s Why That Matters
The Edge of Fate promises one of Destiny 2’s biggest shake-ups yet, being Destiny 3 in all but name. That means the expansion is bringing fresh gear systems, new mods, and major endgame rewards. Let’s dive in.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 47: Perfect Dark and Everwild CANCELLED, The Initiative Shut Down by Xbox
Xbox just dropped a bombshell on the industry—studio closures, major game cancellations, and massive layoffs. What does it all mean for the future of Xbox? Let’s break it down.
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No, Phil Spencer is Not Retiring from Xbox
After a flurry of rumors earlier today, Microsoft has confirmed in a statement Thursday that CEO of Gaming Phil Spencer is not planning to retire anytime soon.
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Celebrate with the Bungie Foundation for Bungie Day 2025 on July 7
Bungie Day returns July 7, uniting the Destiny 2 community for charity, rewards, and fun. Support the Bungie Foundation via Tiltify to unlock exclusive in-game items and help make a real-world impact through programs like Little Lights.
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Protect Super Earth on Xbox as Helldivers 2 makes the Jump to Xbox August 26, 2025
Arrowhead Game Studios surprisingly announced that Helldivers 2 is officially launching on Xbox Series X|S on August 26, with full crossplay support across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
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BREAKING: Perfect Dark Cancelled after Microsoft Closes The Initiative
Microsoft has confirmed the closure of The Initiative, the Xbox game studio established in 2018 to lead high-profile projects like Perfect Dark. The news follows earlier reports that Perfect Dark was in danger, and now it’s official—the game is cancelled, and the studio is being shut down.
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Xbox Hit by New Wave of Layoffs as Microsoft Begins to Restructure their Gaming Division
Microsoft is cutting more jobs across its Xbox divisions, starting with staff from Activision’s King team and Bethesda’s ZeniMax marketing group. Xbox head Phil Spencer said the move is meant to help the company focus on key growth areas and work more efficiently.
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Destiny 2 Delivers New Cinematic Trailer for The Edge of Fate Expansion Launching July 15th
On Tuesday, during a special Destiny 2 developer livestream, Bungie unveiled a new cinematic trailer for The Edge of Fate, launching July 15 as the first chapter of The Fate Saga.
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OPINION: Batman, Trauma, and Why We Love a Broken Hero
Why do we love Batman? Not because he’s perfect – but because he’s broken. A reflection on grief, grit, and the comfort of the cowl.
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Boss Rush Banter: Cal Kestis Needs To Stay In The Star Wars Jedi Games
Cal Kestis is great for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, but bringing him to live action could cheapen his strength as a character.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 243: Armor 3.0, Exotic Tuning, Additive Melee, and More
This week on Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney breakdown the Armor 3.0 changes, Exotic Armor tuning, additive melee damage changes, the next developer stream on July 1st, and more.
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Boss Rush Banter: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is A Jack Of All Trades
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order thrives because it doesn’t stick to just one genre in its gameplay. Rather, it uses a bit of everything.
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Boss Rush Banter: Final Fantasy VII Remake’s Combat Is The Franchise’s Crowning Achievement
Square Enix spends a lot of time blurring the line between real-time combat and turn-based battle, and Final Fantasy VII Remake strikes the perfect balance.
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Boss Rush Banter: Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation Will Up Pressure On Pokémon
Game Freak made a surprise appearance during the Xbox Games Showcase with Beast of Reincarnation. What will that mean for Pokémon’s future?
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 46: Let’s Talk About That Xbox Summer Showcase
Xbox Summer Showcase and Summer Game Fest have come and gone, so Corey and Josh are here to recap the two major presentations and discuss the games shown off for Xbox. Did it deliver or were they duds? Let’s discuss.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 45: State of Play Xbox Games and Predicting the Summer Showcase
This week on Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney recap all the Xbox games featured in PlayStation’s latest State of Play and share predictions for the upcoming Xbox Summer Showcase.
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VIDEO GAME BOOK CLUB: Split Fiction Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat and Taylor are joined by Taylor’s friend Carlos to discuss Split Fiction, the newest game by Josef Feris’ Hazelight Studio. How does it compare to their previous Game of the Year winning title It Takes Two? Let’s find out!
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 240: The Tenth Member of the Nine & Rite of the Nine Updates
This week on Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss some non-Destiny related news about PlayStation and Xbox, upcoming changes to Rite of the Nine, the mysterious new lore about a tenth member, and more.
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Nothing but 3s: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sells 3.3 Million Copies In First 33 Days
A little humor shows how far one Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has come as it hits nothing but 3s in its sales and popularity.
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