Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast

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Eyes up, Guardians! Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast is dedicated to covering all things Destiny, Marathon, and similar games. Join hosts Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney, along with their friends and fellow Guardians from the Tower Casuals LFG, Fridays as they dive into the latest news and updates, including story developments, TWID breakdowns, in-game events, sandbox and gear changes, Tower Casuals Discord contests, and more. New episodes release on alternating Fridays with Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast. We'll see you Starside!

  1. Sep 25

    Bungie Seems to Self Resurrect Like a D1 Warlock, But Will It Matter?

    Support ⁠⁠Boss Rush on Patreon here⁠⁠. Can bringing back classic campaigns help save Destiny, and can Activision actually restore Halo to its former glory? 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. They also discuss Bungie’s new studio leadership under Sony and Marathon’s ambitious roadmap, including the massive Tick Queen boss and dedicated PvE modes. Then, the guys dive into the fallout from Xbox’s massive restructuring, including Activision taking over Halo, Bethesda absorbing Obsidian, and reports of low morale across Xbox studios. Plus, they discuss The Elder Scrolls VI and its potential platform exclusivity, Xbox prioritizing Hideo Kojima’s Physint, and the biggest rumored BlizzCon reveals, from Diablo 5 to the long-awaited StarCraft FPS. This and more on this week’s Tower Casuals + Xbox Casuals episode, 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 Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast and ⁠⁠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!

    Bungie Seems to Self Resurrect Like a D1 Warlock, But Will It Matter?

  2. 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 on Tower Casuals, ⁠⁠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

  3. Jun 12

    Monument of Triumph & The Best Version of Destiny 2

    Welcome back, Guardians! This week on Tower Casuals, ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive deep into the massive, bittersweet launch of the final update for Destiny 2. The Tower is packed again, the Monument of Triumph kiosks look incredible, and the game is arguably in the best state it’s been in years which only makes its conclusion more frustrating. We’re talking about the latest lore drops (including crazy Vexnet and Clovis Bray reveals), breaking our own rules to discuss those massive narrative leaks, and looking back at the management choices from Bungie and Sony that brought us here. Plus, we imagine an alternate reality where Xbox bought Bungie instead. Grab your favorite armor set and join us for an emotional ride through the end of an era. Let's discuss on this episode of Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Monument of Triumph & The Best Version of Destiny 2

  4. May 22

    Every End Has a New Beginning: Bungie Ends Development on Destiny 2

    Bungie has officially announced the end of Destiny 2’s active development, and Guardians are feeling every emotion imaginable. In this episode of Tower Casuals, Josh Finney and Corey Dirrig discuss the shocking news of Bungie ending development on Destiny 2 after starting a brand new saga just last year. They also talk about the “Monument of Triumph” reveal, what June 9 means for Destiny’s future, and whether this truly feels like this is the end. From Sparrow Racing League’s return and Pantheon 2.0 to sandbox overhauls, exotic transmog, Gambit updates, and the final evolution of Destiny 2, we discuss what Bungie got right, what still worries them, and how this moment compares to every major turning point in Destiny's history. Is Bungie preserving Destiny 2’s legacy the right way, or are Guardians losing something irreplaceable? Let's discuss on this episode of Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast. Full Disclosure: Bungie and SIE have provided the Tower Casuals Team with a code for Marathon Deluxe Edition. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Every End Has a New Beginning: Bungie Ends Development on Destiny 2

  5. May 1

    Destiny 2 is at a Crossroads as More Developers Move to Marathon

    How does Destiny move on with the success of Marathon? This week on Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast, Corey Dirrig flies solo to discuss everything happening in Destiny 2 right now, which isn't much. He talks about the current Community Challenge: Commander’s Orders to the newly added Gold Stars emblem and weapon-focused kill goals. He also cover this week’s activities, including Trials of Osiris, Grandmaster Vanguard alerts, and more rewards up for grabs. On top of the in-game activities, 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. All that and more on this week’s Tower Casuals. Full Disclosure: Bungie and SIE have provided the Tower Casuals Team with a code for Marathon Deluxe Edition. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #TowerCasuals #MarathonTheGame #ThisWeekinDestiny #Destiny2 #DestinyPodcast #Games2Give #ArmsWeek #DestinyCommunity #Bungie #GamingPodcast #LiveServiceGames #FutureOfDestiny

    Destiny 2 is at a Crossroads as More Developers Move to Marathon

  6. Apr 11

    Marathon Spoilercast and Review Discussion

    This week on Tower Casuals, ⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into their Marathon spoilercast and full review discussion. They break down their favorite shells, weapons, mechanics, and builds, while also taking a closer look at how Outpost and Dire Marsh stack up against the rest of the game. Did Bungie deliver, or is Marathon a swing and a miss? Will it keep them from returning to the Tower? Let’s get into it on this episode of Tower Casuals. Full Disclosure: Bungie and SIE have provided the Tower Casuals Team with a code for Marathon Deluxe Edition. Follow 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.  Read our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Review for The Edge of Fate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Tower Casuals Communities Online: Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Marathon Spoilercast and Review Discussion

  7. Mar 20

    Magic the Gathering Crossover, Guardian Games, & Marathon

    Destiny finally has something to say—and it might actually matter this time. This week on Tower Casuals, ⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dive into the return of Guardian Games in Destiny 2, breaking down the new armor, weapons, rewards, and the fresh “remixed” Rushdown mode that’s shaking things up. They also react to the newly revealed Magic: The Gathering crossover cosmetics—and speculate on what could come next. On top of that, the duo shares their early impressions of Marathon, from weapons and shell builds to how it sets itself apart from Destiny in all the right ways. Full Disclosure: Bungie and SIE have provided the Tower Casuals Team with a code for Marathon Deluxe Edition. Full Disclosure: Bungie and SIE have provided the Tower Casuals Team with a code for Marathon Deluxe Edition. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #TowerCasuals #MarathonTheGame #ThisWeekinDestiny #Destiny2 #DestinyPodcast #Games2Give #ArmsWeek #DestinyCommunity #Bungie #GamingPodcast #LiveServiceGames #FutureOfDestiny

    Magic the Gathering Crossover, Guardian Games, & Marathon

  8. Mar 6

    We Have To Talk About Our Impressions of Marathon

    After years of development, leadership changes, the art direction saga, and staff overhauls, Bungie's Marathon is finally here. This week on Tower Casuals, Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ share their first impressions of Bungie’s new extraction shooter following the server slam and launch day. They discuss what they love, what isn’t landing for them, and whether Marathon has what it takes to bring extraction shooters into the mainstream. They also debate if the game could have a real impact on Destiny and its future. All this and more on this episode of Tower Casuals. Full Disclosure: Bungie and SIE have provided the Tower Casuals Team with a code for Marathon Deluxe Edition. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Destiny2 #Destiny2Renegades #Marathon #Bungie #ShadowandOrder #StarWars #TWID #IronBanner #NewPlayerGuide

    We Have To Talk About Our Impressions of Marathon
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Eyes up, Guardians! Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast is dedicated to covering all things Destiny, Marathon, and similar games. Join hosts Corey Dirrig and Josh Finney, along with their friends and fellow Guardians from the Tower Casuals LFG, Fridays as they dive into the latest news and updates, including story developments, TWID breakdowns, in-game events, sandbox and gear changes, Tower Casuals Discord contests, and more. New episodes release on alternating Fridays with Xbox Casuals: An Xbox Podcast. We'll see you Starside!

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