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• Call of FortCraft

  Microsoft giveth. And Microsoft taketh away. And more seems to be going by the day.   The internet awoke to a bombshell this week with Microsoft canceling the highly anticipated Perfect Dark reboot and Rare’s ethereal Everwild, and shut down The Initiative studio in a sweeping round of layoffs affecting over 9,000 employees. Turn 10 Studios have also been cut in half and a rumored to be a support studio going forward.  Fans are reeling from the loss of these ambitious titles, with Perfect Dark’s sleek 2024 gameplay trailer now a bittersweet memory, and Everwild’s lush fantasy world left unexplored.   The A.I. beast must be feed, and Xbox looks to be sacrificial lamb here.    In the business world of line must go up, how long can Xbox survive? Especially with Satya's shortsightedness and tunnel vision on Azure. It seems that these are dark days for Xbox.     But it’s not all doom and gloom—Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 charges in with its Siege update, borrowing a horde-mode vibe from Gears of War to keep Space Marines slashing through Tyranid swarms. Meanwhile, The Blood of Dawnwalker, a vampire-fueled open-world RPG, stunned some with a massive gameplay reveal, yet left out hosts on the other side of "meh".   The Xbox App is leveling up too, adding Steam and Battle.net support for a seamless cross-platform experience—PC gamers, it’s time to unite your libraries! Xbox is here to save the day, as long as it's allowed to. And this leads Kyle to go on a rant about Steam...    -- For previous episodes, our socials, community events, and more, visit ⭐THE XBOXCAST OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⭐

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• Best Face Badge

  Lee has won Best Face Badge. Not in real life - only in our hearts.    This week, we’re buzzing about Microsoft’s bombshell reveal of next-gen Xbox consoles, powered by a multi-year AMD partnership promising cutting-edge graphics, AI-enhanced gameplay, and full backwards compatibility with your entire Xbox library—ensuring your classics stay alive. Rumors swirl that these consoles, possibly launching in 2027, might lean into a Windows-based PC-like experience, sparking debates about whether Xbox is morphing into a gaming PC powerhouse.   Meanwhile, Borderlands 4 hands-on previews are dropping jaws, with its chaotic looter-shooter vibes set to redefine the series. The Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition leaked ahead of its announcement, hinting at a VR future where Game Pass and cloud gaming collide for immersive adventures.   Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II gets an enhanced update on August 12, 2025, with new modes and achievements to deepen its haunting narrative. While also sneakily going across to the blue team... We're truly living in a future where Halo may even come next! How do you feel as an Xbox fan?    The Xbox 360 lives on with a surprise 2025 update, keeping the retro flame burning. And in a move to surprise no one, the update puts ads on the dashboard. That's right - update your console from 2006 and get ads... Microsoft manages to Microsoft over everything lately.   -- For previous episodes, our socials, community events, and more, visit ⭐THE XBOXCAST OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⭐

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• Dead or Alive 3: Relifted

  Dead of Alive 3 is getting a remake, or remaster. And all around the world, people cheered!    After Not-E3, the news always tends to slow down. So we just tend to talk about Lee playing football at McLean park in Napier. He's practically famous by now. But we all know that you're here for game news, so lets go over everything we've missed from the Summer Game Fest.   Now we're going over every game that got shown that's coming to Xbox and Xbox PC. Strap yourselves in, its going to be a long one... Also, Kyle thinks Dark Souls doesn't look good. Because whats better for exposure than controversial statements? Although saying Dark Souls doesn't look good is not exactly controversial.    -- For previous episodes, our socials, community events, and more, visit ⭐THE XBOXCAST OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⭐

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• Cod Fish Necklace: An Xbox Show Case Wrap Up

  Xbox's Not-E3 has come and gone.  And we're left wondering about a lot of things...    Sure, we can write some witty comments here, but it's much easier to just give you a list of the games that Xbox showed off. For all out thoughts,. you'll just have to listen to the podcast...    What was interesting was just how many had the PS5 Logo. Looks like Xbox is truly embracing its future as the modern SEGA...    The games Xbox chose to show us: The Outer Worlds 2 (October 29, 2025, Game Pass) High on Life 3 (March 2025, Game Pass) Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (March 2026, Game Pass) The Blood of Dawnwalker (2026, Xbox/PC/PS5) Super Meat Boy 3D (March 2025, Game Pass) Ninja Gaiden 4 (April 7, 2025, Xbox/PC/PS5, Game Pass) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – DLC: The Order of Giants (September 2025) Grounded 2 (July 29, 2025, Game Preview, Game Pass) Clockwork Revolution (Release TBD, Game Pass) Beast of Reincarnation (2026, Xbox/PC/PS5, Game Pass) Final Fantasy XVI (Available immediately on Xbox Series X|S and PC) Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Winter 2025, Xbox) Persona 4 Revival (Release TBD, Xbox/PC/PS5, Game Pass) Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Release TBD, Game Pass Ultimate) Age of Mythology: Retold – Heavenly Spear DLC (Fall 2025, Game Pass) There Are No Ghosts at the Grand (2026, Xbox/PC, Game Pass) Mudang: Two Hearts (2026, Xbox/PC) Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf (2026, Xbox/PC, Game Pass) Fallout 76: Gone Fission (Available now) Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive (2026, Xbox) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 (July 11, 2025, Game Pass) At Fate’s End (2026, Xbox/PC, Game Pass) Gears of War: Reloaded (August 26, 2025, Xbox/PC/PS5, Game Pass) Sea of Thieves – Season 17: Smuggler’s Tide (August 2025) Keeper (October 17, 2025, Xbox/PC) Cronos: A New Dawn (Fall 2025, Xbox/PC) Aphelion (2026, Xbox/PC, Game Pass) Aniimo (2026, Xbox/PC) Invincible Vs. (2026, Xbox/PC) Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025, tied to ROG Xbox Ally launch, Game Pass) Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Release TBD) What did you think of 2025's Not-E3?    Join our Discord to become a member of our amazing community and take part in our #Back2YourBacklog June Event!   -- For previous episodes, our socials, community events, and more, visit ⭐THE XBOXCAST OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⭐

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• This is an Xbox. That is an Xbox. You’re an Xbox and I’m an Xbox!

  When everything is an Xbox, nothing is an Xbox...    Xbox Game Pass is a rollercoaster, welcoming trippy sci-fi and an anti-live-service gem in The Alters, while Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II shadowdrop for console players.Game Pass is the gift that just keep on giving. But where is the option to subscribe for more time to play these amazing games?    Minecraft may have missed its Super Duper Graphics Pack update, but it's back with a massive graphics update and a bonus achievement. Finally, we get to see the blocks rendered in 4K... And remember Manual Samuel —that wacky gem? Well it gets new achievements after nine years!   Hardware’s stealing the spotlight, though: Microsoft’s new AMD partnership powers first-party Xbox gear, and two Xbox handhelds drop just as Nintendo Switch 2 launches (cheeky timing, Phil!). The ROG Xbox Ally gets a price and release date, but Microsoft’s sidelining its own handheld to focus on Windows 11 PC gaming, with “Xbox PC” branding taking center stage. Fans aren’t thrilled, with some claiming “Xbox as we know it is ending” and others joking you’ll need to sell a kidney for the new storage upgrades.   The Witcher 4 set the internet ablaze with a UE 5.6 tech demo at State of Unreal 2025, but has left Lee very unimpressed. We'll let youi be the judge, but so far, it just looks like another UE5 game. Kyle holds out hope that CD Projekt RED will deliver though, but how far can reckless optimism get you?   Forza Horizon 6 is teased for Xbox’s 25th anniversary in 2026—no release this year year, though. Sony’s PlayStation State of Play June 2025 showcased a slew of PC and Xbox titles, proving cross-platform love is alive.   The next event is in June and it's all about your backlog! For more info, check out the official #Back2YourBacklog page on our website for all the info. Then join our Discord to become a member of our amazing community.   -- For previous episodes, our socials, community events, and more, visit ⭐THE XBOXCAST OFFICIAL WEBSITE ⭐

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