# The Other Shoe - Turmoil at Xbox | Destiny 2 is back | June 2026 Nintendo Direct

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Published: 2026-06-17T17:31:28+00:00
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Brad rejoins millions of lapsed Guardians checking out Destiny 2 in the wake of its final update, the recently released Monument of Triumph. He finds himself unexpectedly hooked back into Bungie's space opera, rediscovering what made the franchise so compelling despite its controversial live service ending. Nintendo's Summer Game Fest Nintendo Direct delivered major announcements that the hosts break down in detail, including the reveal of Xenoblade Genesis, Final Fantasy Resonance bringing RPG excellence to Nintendo's platform, Deltarune Chapter 5 continuing Toby Fox's ambitious story, Kingdom Hearts 4 expanding the complicated crossover saga, and the lukewarm reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Xbox's positive PR momentum comes to a crashing halt following the release of an internal memo from CEO Asha Sharma signaling a major strategic shift coming in the months ahead. The communication already sparks reports of potential studio closures at Ninja Theory, Compulsion Games, and Double Fine, sending shockwaves through the gaming industry and prompting speculation that Microsoft may be considering selling off the Xbox brand entirely. Ubisoft continues contributing to negative sentiment in game development by announcing the closure of two additional studios. The publisher's ongoing staff reductions and studio shutdowns raise serious questions about the company's financial health and strategic direction. In an extended Post Office segment, the hosts tackle listener questions about novelty popcorn buckets, the importance of communally celebrating other people's individual achievements and accomplishments, and a lighthearted discussion about the most freaky and elaborate wrestler gimmicks in professional wrestling history Dense Pixels is a weekly video game podca…

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