Category: XBOX CASUALS: AN XBOX PODCAST
Xbox Casuals is a biweekly podcast dedicated to all things Xbox, brought to you by Tower Casuals. Every other Friday, hosts Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the latest Xbox news, rumors, Game Pass updates, new releases, and more. Tune in for new episodes every other Friday on all major podcast platforms and on the Tower Casuals YouTube channel.
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TOWER CASUALS x XBOX CASUALS: Xbox Restructures Continue, But Does it Make Sense? Plus Bungie’s New Found Spark
On this episode of the Tower Casuals + Xbox Casuals Crossover, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down reports that Bungie could bring back The Red War and Forsaken through an MCC-style modular hub.
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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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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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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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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 63: Xbox Summer Showcase Review Discussion
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down everything from the Xbox Summer Showcase, including the latest looks at Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, Halo: Combat Evolved Remake, Clockwork Revolution, and much 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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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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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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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 59: Epic Games Lays Off 1000 Employees as Industry Continues Its Spiral
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the March 2026 Xbox Partner Preview and its 19 reveals before shifting to the tougher side of the industry.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 58: What is the Messaging Behind Xbox’s Project Helix?
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney dig into Project Helix. The idea behind Helix sounds pretty simple on paper—bringing Xbox and PC gaming libraries together into one ecosystem that could include games from the Microsoft Store, Steam, Epic Games, and more—but Microsoft’s messaging around it has been anything but clear.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 57: Sarah Bond and Phil Spencer are Leaving Xbox, Asha Sharma New CEO
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down the massive news shaking up Xbox. Sarah Bond and Phil Spencer are stepping away from their roles as they help usher in a new era under incoming CEO Asha Sharma.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 56: Can Xbox Deliver on Halo, Gears of War, Fable, and Forza This Year?
This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney dig into the long road to Xbox’s biggest upcoming releases, including Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-DAY, Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and what the broader 2026 Xbox lineup is shaping up to look like.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 54: Let’s Talk About The Game Awards Announcements and Winners
On Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney return to discuss the announcements and winners of The Game Awards in this final episode of 2025. The show will return in 2026.
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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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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 51: What Will Xbox Show Off at Tokyo Game Show?
Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney break down Tokyo Game Show and what Xbox might bring to the stage, including the push to gain ground in Japan with the ROG Ally X and the possibility of Forza Horizon 6 being set in Tokyo.
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XBOX CASUALS EPISODE 50: Xbox Shows Big at Gamescom 2025 and Silksong Has a Release Date
It was a big week at Gamescom and the boys have a lot to say about it! Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney discuss the massive showing for Xbox at Gamescom, including the Xbox ROG Ally X, Indiana Jones’ DLC, and the release date for Hollow Knight: Silksong.
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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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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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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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