Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast

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Xbox Casuals is a biweekly podcast dedicated to all things Xbox, brought to you by Tower Casuals by Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush Network. 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.

  1. Aug 28

    Xbox Disc-to-Digital Games? Xbox’s Big Push for Game Preservation

    Support Boss Rush on Patreon here. What happens when your physical Xbox games can unlock the flexibility of digital ownership? 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. They talk about why game preservation is more than nostalgia, why players want confidence that their libraries will survive future hardware changes, and how Xbox could build stronger loyalty by respecting past purchases. Corey and Josh also discuss the frustration gamers feel when companies and content creators rely on vague updates instead of clear, useful information. Plus, they look at Gamescom, community expectations, and why meaningful player engagement matters more than flashy marketing. This and more on Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast, part of the Boss Rush Network. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow the Boss Rush Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for your continued support of Xbox Casuals and the Boss Rush Network. If you're listening on podcast services, leave us a five star rating and a review or a comment. If you're watching this video on YouTube, subscribe to the channel, like the video, leave a comment, and hit the bell so you don't miss an episode posting. Your continued listenership and viewership means a lot to us. See you next time on Xbox Casuals!

    Xbox Disc-to-Digital Games? Xbox’s Big Push for Game Preservation

  2. Aug 21

    Xbox's Next Big Move? Halo, Guitar Hero & Gamescom Predictions

    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 campaign ideas to Josh's hopes for Guitar Hero, their predictions, and thoughts on how Xbox could shake up the expectations of the community at Gamescom and The Game Awards. All this and more on Xbox Casuals: The Xbox Podcast, part of the Boss Rush Network. This and more on Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

    Xbox's Next Big Move? Halo, Guitar Hero & Gamescom Predictions

  3. Jul 24

    Obsidian Returns to the Fallout Wasteland, But at What Cost?

    Xbox is facing a crossroads, and the future of the brand depends on more than just nostalgia and remasters. 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. The hosts discuss why remastered classics alone cannot carry Xbox forward, how gaming and movie culture continue to influence each other, and what Xbox needs to do to reconnect with players. This and more on Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

    Obsidian Returns to the Fallout Wasteland, But at What Cost?

  4. Jul 10

    Asha Sharma Continues the XBOX Reset with 3200 Layoffs and 4 Studios Out

    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 between physical and digital media, exploring the benefits and drawbacks of each. They discuss the reality of digital ownership, what happens when online stores shut down, and why many gamers are concerned about preserving their collections. At the same time, they look at the convenience of instant downloads, digital game libraries, and subscription services that have made gaming more accessible than ever. They also examine how Xbox and PlayStation are accelerating the industry’s move toward an all-digital future and share practical tips for protecting your game library, no matter which format you prefer. This and more on Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

    Asha Sharma Continues the XBOX Reset with 3200 Layoffs and 4 Studios Out

  5. Jun 26

    Widespread Bungie Layoffs & The Impending Xbox Bloodbath

    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 layoffs, leaving Marathon as the studio’s primary focus under Sony. At the same time, Microsoft is undergoing major restructuring under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Reports suggest several well-known Xbox studios, including Ninja Theory and Double Fine, could face closure while Microsoft also introduces a $150 price increase for Xbox consoles. Josh and Corey discuss what led to these decisions, how Xbox Game Pass fits into Microsoft’s long-term strategy, and what this wave of layoffs and restructuring could mean for the future of the gaming industry. This and more on Tower Casuals and Xbox Casuals. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

    Widespread Bungie Layoffs & The Impending Xbox Bloodbath

  6. Jun 8

    XBOX Summer Showcase Reaction and Review Discussion

    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 SEGA, the reveal of Persona 4 Revival, rumors surrounding Persona 6, the return of Crazy Taxi, and the stunning new translucent Xbox Series X special edition console. All this and more on Xbox Casuals. This and more on Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast. Join our communities: ⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Community Discord⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals Destiny Discord⁠⁠⁠Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cofounder and cohost of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    XBOX Summer Showcase Reaction and Review Discussion

  7. May 29

    It's Time for XBOX Summer Showcase Predictions

    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 might look like at the Summer Showcase. They also go through their top 5 predictions for the XBOX Summer Showcase, including Halo 7, Wolfenstein III, Quake, The Coalition's new IP, and the reveal of Project Helix. This and more on Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast. Join our communities: ⁠⁠Boss Rush Community Discord⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tower Casuals Destiny Discord⁠⁠Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cofounder and cohost of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    It's Time for XBOX Summer Showcase Predictions

  8. May 8

    The Death of Xbox Copilot, Leadership Changes, and 007: First Light

    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 Japanese setting, the potential Halo 2 and Halo 3 remakes, and talk about why IO Interactive’s James Bond: First Light already feels like a Game of the Year contender. Plus they look ahead to the June Showcase, discuss if Fable can survive the GTA VI hype cycle, and what they could possibly see in the 30 minute showcase of Gears of War: E-Day. This and more ⁠this week on Xbox Casuals⁠. Join our communities: ⁠Boss Rush Community Discord⁠ ⁠Tower Casuals Destiny Discord⁠Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, cofounder and cohost of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    The Death of Xbox Copilot, Leadership Changes, and 007: First Light
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Xbox Casuals is a biweekly podcast dedicated to all things Xbox, brought to you by Tower Casuals by Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush Network. 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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