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. Widespread Bungie Layoffs & The Impending Xbox Bloodbath

    4h ago

    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

    1h 26m
  2. Monument of Triumph & The Best Version of Destiny 2

    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

    1h 17m
  3. Every End Has a New Beginning: Bungie Ends Development on Destiny 2

    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

    1h 26m
  4. Destiny 2 is at a Crossroads as More Developers Move to Marathon

    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

    38 min
  5. Marathon Spoilercast and Review Discussion

    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

    1h 19m
  6. Magic the Gathering Crossover, Guardian Games, & Marathon

    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

    1h 17m
  7. We Have To Talk About Our Impressions of Marathon

    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

    1h 10m
  8. Shadow and Order Delayed Until June 2026, Is Marathon to Blame?

    Feb 20

    Shadow and Order Delayed Until June 2026, Is Marathon to Blame?

    As Marathon draws closer, concern is growing within the Destiny 2 community. This week on Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ break down Bungie’s announcement of a major three-month delay to Destiny 2’s next update and what it means for Guardians heading into the summer. The upcoming update—formerly Shadow and Order—is undergoing significant revisions, expanding its scope with major quality-of-life improvements, new endgame systems, and a full rebrand ahead of its new launch date on June 9, 2026. Our discussion covers what’s changing, why the delay is happening, how Marathon’s release timeline factors into Bungie’s priorities, and what players will be doing in-game between now and June. We also discuss this week's TWID, diving into ongoing seasonal events, Bright Dust rewards, community challenges, Iron Banner updates, Guardian fashion highlights, and the continued work of the New Player Guide for Destiny. With communication shifting to regular updates through TWIDs and social channels, we talk about whether Bungie’s plan is enough to keep Guardians engaged—or worried—during this long stretch. This and more on Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Destiny2 #Destiny2Renegades #Marathon #Bungie #ShadowandOrder #StarWars #TWID #IronBanner #NewPlayerGuide

    1h 21m
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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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