Xbox Casuals - An Xbox Podcast

Xbox Casuals - An Xbox Podcast

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Epic Games Lays Off 1000 Employees as Industry Continues Its Spiral

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 e ...  Show more

What is the Messaging Behind Xbox's Project Helix?

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 ...  Show more

Sarah Bond and Phil Spencer are Leaving Xbox, Asha Sharma Named New CEO

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 ...  Show more

Can Xbox Deliver on Halo, Gears of War, Fable, and Forza This Year?

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 ...  Show more

Xbox Developer Direct Shows Fable Has Major Potential to be Great

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 g ...  Show more