Xbox Casuals - An Xbox Podcast

Email the podcast your questions or topics : towercasuals@gmail.com The move to digital downloads is changing the way we buy, own, and play video games, and it has many players wondering if physical games are slowly becoming a thing of the past. In this episode of Xbox Casuals , ⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into the ongoing debate be...

The team at Bungie, the studios at Xbox, and the video game industry continue to face one of its biggest turning points ever. This week, ⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 layoff...

The Xbox Summer Showcase has come and gone, and Xbox delivered one of its strongest presentations in years. 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. The duo also dives into Xbox’s growing partnership with SEG...

The XBOX Summer Showcase is right around the corner, so you know what time it is. 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...

The future of Xbox just got a whole lot more interesting with potential leaks, leadership shakeups, and a surprise shadow drop. This week on Xbox Casuals , ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠ and ⁠Josh Finney⁠ discuss new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's continued aggression in player-first moves, the latest in leadership changes, Forza Horizon 6 and whether legit city racing could finally return to the series in its Japane...

Xbox is making some aggressive moves, and it feels like things are finally out in the open. Under Asha Sharma and Matt Booty, the team laid out a clear four-part plan for the future, covering hardware, games, player experience, and services. 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 Heli...

The gaming world feels a little all over the place right now. 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, including Epic Games laying off over 1,000 employees as Fortnite engagement declines and costs continue to rise, leading to the shutdown of modes like Ballistic an...

What exactly is Microsoft trying to say about the future of Xbox? On paper, it’s actually a lot simpler than they’re making it sound. 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...

Xbox shocked the gaming world on Friday with major leadership changes. 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. Does Sharma’s resume set her up for success—or could it present challenges as she takes the reins of...

Xbox’s biggest games are coming—but the hype for them seems to be waning. 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. They also break down a recent Obsidian interview, discussing the...

This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney are back — and 2026 is shaping up to be a truly fabled year for Xbox. 🟢✨The guys break down everything announced during Xbox Developer_Direct, celebrating Xbox’s 25th anniversary and spotlighting some of the most exciting games coming in 2026. From Playground Games delivering not one but two major titles, to a brand-new action RPG from lege...

This week on Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney are back for their first episode of 2026 to discuss their favorite games of 2025, their Game of the Year, and their most anticipated games of 2026. This and more on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Founder of Boss Rush Media, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals...

This week 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. All that and more on this week’s episode of Xbox Casuals. Thank you for watching or listening to Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast from Tower Casuals and Boss Rush Media. You can find the show on YouTube and all major po...

This week on Xbox Casuals - An Xbox Podcast ⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠ return after a few weeks off—and there’s a lot to talk about, though not all of it’s good. They kick things off with the ROG Ally X and its awkward Good Morning America debut. The problem? The ROG Ally isn’t an Xbox console—it’s a PC. Branding it with the Xbox logo has caused major confusion, and while Xbox is...

This week on Xbox Casuals - An Xbox Podcast ⁠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. They rant about mismanagement, fading retail presence, and whether PC or PlayStation is now the smarter buy, while also digging into all the Tokyo Game Show trailers like Ninja G...

This week on Xbox Casuals - An Xbox Podcast Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠ take a look at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show and what Xbox might bring to the stage, including the push to gain ground in Japan with the ROG Xbox Ally X and the possibility of Forza Horizon 6 being set in Tokyo. They also explore what SEGA could reveal, from revivals of classics like Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi to pot...

It was a big week at Gamescom and the boys have a lot to say about it! This week on Xbox Casuals, ⁠⁠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. They then shift the conversation to Helldivers II on Xbox, Gears of War Reloaded on PlayStation, and how both g...

It’s a big week for the return of Xbox Casuals with Gamescom on the horizon—so let’s dive in! This week on Xbox Casuals, ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠ and Josh Finney explore a packed lineup of Xbox titles set to make waves at Gamescom. They unpack the buzz surrounding a potential Halo: ODST crossover with the upcoming Helldivers 2 release and discuss what might be next for the franchise following the announcem...

We’re talking Xbox's partnership with AMD, the aftermath of the layoffs, Banjo vs. Spyro, the canceled sci-fi game Project Blackbird, and more. Let's Jump in! Join ⁠the Discord On this episode of Xbox Casuals, hosts Josh Finney and Corey Dirrig unpack Xbox’s recently announced partnership with AMD, a strategic move aimed at future-proofing the next generation of Xbox hardware while maintai...

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. Join the Discord This week on Xbox Casuals, Josh Finney and Corey Dirrig dive into one of the most shocking weeks in recent Xbox history. Microsoft has confirmed the closure of The Initiative, the studio once tasked with re...

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. ⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for watching and/or listening to ⁠⁠Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast⁠⁠. You can find us on all major podcast ser...

This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey and Josh discuss all of the Xbox games shown at PlayStation's latest State of Play and make predictions about the Xbox Summer Showcase this weekend. ⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for watching and/or listening to ⁠⁠Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast⁠⁠. You can find us on all major podcast services, ⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠, or on ⁠⁠the Tower...

This week on Xbox Casuals, Josh and Corey discuss the massive influx of great games coming to Game Pass, including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Xbox games topping the PS5 charts, the Marathon art controversy, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and more. ⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for watching and/or listening to ⁠⁠Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast⁠⁠. You can find us on all major p...

This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey and Josh talk about the announcement of Gears of War Reloaded coming to Xbox Series X and S, PC, and for the first time, PlayStation 5. They also dive into Xbox becoming the biggest publisher on Sony’s platform, a strong fiscal quarter, the possible end of two iconic media outlets, and more. Later in the episode, Josh shares his first impressions of Clair Obscur: E...

This week on Xbox Casuals, Corey and Josh discuss how Xbox first party is finally delivering on the promise they set out on over a decade ago with first party offerings in 2025, how they will support Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms, the cool Doom special edition controllers, and more. ⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for watching and/or listening to ⁠⁠Xbox Casuals: An Xbo...