Tag: Xbox Series S
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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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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 327: Nintendo’s Position Against the Xbox & PlayStation Power Struggle
On this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell talk about major life changes, preparing for new chapters, and finding ways to keep moving forward.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 326: AAA Budgets, Shawn Layden Speaks Out, Subnautica 2, and Capcom Wins
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and special guest CGDannyB discuss former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden’s stark warning about ballooning AAA game budgets, and why mid-budget “double-A” games might be the savior the industry desperately needs.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 325: Obsidian on Fallout, Xbox Studio Shifts, Mobile DC Fighter, & More
In this episode of the Boss Rush Podcast, Corey Dirrig and LeRon Dawkins are joined by YouTuber and Content Creator Andre Wilson discuss the news of Obsidian Entertainment returning to the Fallout universe alongside the official preproduction announcement for Fallout 5.
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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 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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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 14: Silent Hill 2, Pragmata Gameplay, and Weird Tomodachi Life Moments
On this episode of Gamescast, Stoy Jovic, Pat Klein, and Just Taylor bounce between great discussions and lighthearted fun, breaking down Pragmata’s gameplay-first design, unpacking the symbolism behind Silent Hill 2 Remake, and sharing stories from the unpredictable world of Tomodachi Life.
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EXPANSION PASS 5.15.2026: Xbox’s New Leadership Initiatives, Exclusives, and Fanboy Flip-Flopping
In this episode of Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss Xbox’s new leadership initiatives and how it’s clashing with some of the loudest voices in the fanbase. They talk about exclusives, shifting strategies, and why certain fans seem to flip their stance depending on the news cycle.
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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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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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GAME REVIEW: PRAGMATA – Bring Your Daughter To Work Day in Space
PRAGMATA is the brand-new sci-fi adventure that’s secretly a dad simulator. A brand-new IP is always a risk, but it’s one I’m glad CAPCOM took.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 312: Epic Games Layoffs, DLSS 5 Debate, and Jeff Kaplan Speaks Out
This week on the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and Corey Dirrig break down major stories shaping the gaming industry. Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees and shutting down Fortnite modes like Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage as player engagement falls and development costs rise.
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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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BOSS RUSH GAMESCAST EPISODE 3: Let’s Talk About The Game Awards Nominees
The crew debates Thanksgiving side dishes, shares gaming stories from retro to indie, critiques Lost Soul Aside, celebrates Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, and digs into Game Awards nominees—spotlighting Clear Obscure, Silent Hill F, Silksong, and standout performances, music, and design—all with plenty of humor, tangents, and strong opinions.
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TOWER CASUALS: THE DESTINY PODCAST EPISODE 255: Why Aren’t Fans Excited for Destiny 2’s Renegades Expansion?
Corey and Josh cover Geoff Keighley’s GOTY nominees and recent gaming news before diving into upcoming Destiny sandbox updates, Exotic tuning, and big changes on the horizon. They also explore why hype for the Renegades expansion feels low despite its strong potential.
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BOSS RUSH PODCAST EPISODE 299: Grand Theft Auto is Rooted in American Culture, But Can it Ever Leave?
Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Patrick Klein dive into how two iconic franchises—Grand Theft Auto and Fallout—remain forever rooted in American culture.
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