The Xbox Expansion pass is an analytical podcast dedicated to the goings on of the gaming industry as they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Hosted by Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, XEP aims to offer insightful discussions on gaming culture as it pertains to Xbox, Project xCloud, and Xbox Game Pass. Interviews from throughout the industry frequent the show as developers, actors, producers, and analysts share their experiences in gaming.
Episodes
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
Sunday Sep 11, 2022
#Xbox #JimRyan #CallofDuty
In episode 145 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we break down comment's made by Playstation's Jim Ryan calling Phil Spencer's Activision offer "inadequate" while also debating the merits of a price hike for consoles. New Xbox hardware has been announced by way of the Elite 2 Core controller and we wonder just what's going on at 343 studios.
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
Sunday Aug 21, 2022
#Xbox #SeamusBlackley #EmbracerGroup
In episode 144 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’re grateful to be joined by Seamus Blackley. Physicist, mathematician, designer and Father of the Original Xbox. This has been a long time coming and as always: enjoy.
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 Intro
0:46 Welcome
1:15 Words of Kindness
3:36 Embracer Group Acquisitions
6:38 Dead Island 2
8:48 Introducing Seamus Blackley
10:00 Reflecting on Celebrity
14:51 Emailing Bill Gates & Internal Politics
19:37 Seamus vs 3DO
21:29 From A Home of Abuse
23:39 Life Changing Quote
27:00 Lonely?
34:15 Ethernet to xCloud
40:15 Proving Bill Gates
43:33 Microsoft's Dumb Mistake
46:50 People Taking Credit
51:58 Thoughts on Activision & Bethesda
52:00 Peter Moore & Steve Balmer
54:02 Episode 201 of Unlocked
56:30 Phil Spencer
58:00 Local Compute versus Cloud
1:00:12 Seamus Advice
1:02:00 Now a CEO
1:05:00 Playing Games
1:08:07 Outro
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
#Xbox #Gamescom #RimworldConsoleEdition
In episode 143 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we discuss the recent string of high profile delays out of this fall, the Xbox presence at Gamescom, and Modern Warfare 2 looks to be making a big splash ahead of October. In the back half of the show we’re joined by Kevin Mann of Double Eleven Studios to discuss the release of Rimworld: Console Edition. Enjoy!
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Welcome
1:22 Words of Kindness
4:27 Xbox at Gamescom
7:19 Playstation Blocking Games
9:25 Third Party at Gamescom
12:18 Delayed Games (Midnight Suns & Hogwarts)
18:43 Call of Duty Beta
21:06 Halo's Survival
23:15 Elden Ring In Gamepass
26:56 Dream Guest on XEP
34:52 Double Eleven's Kevin Mann
35:30 Rimworld's Genre
39:33 Porting a PC Game to Console
47:27 Pressure
50:11 Future Rimworld DLC
52:01 Massive Game
57:44 Killer Squirrels
1:01:22 Player Feedback
1:05:52 Closing
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
#Xbox #Playstation #Activision
In episode 141 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’re joined by content creator Mr. Boomstick XL to discuss a number of topics including an Xbox first party check in, the Activision acquisition bringing statements of fear from Sony and downplay from Microsoft, and Xbox is soft launching a Game Pass family plan. Enjoy!
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Mr. Boomstick's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoubleBarrelGamingWMrBoomStickXL
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 Intro
0:28 Welcome
0:59 Words of Kindness
3:04 First Party Check In - Halo
8:27 Roadmap Failures
10:48 Forge Mode Leaks
18:43 Forza Horizon Hot Wheels
25:04 Sea of Thieves Season 7
29:35 Is Sony Scared of Activision Deal?
36:00 It's Just Business
43:08 Game Pass Family Plan
49:48 Hellblade 2 Details
55:20 Closing
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
#Xbox #Discord #Multiversus
In episode 141 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’re joined by Joseph Moran, aka Mr. Bad Bit, host of The Trophy Room: A Playstation Podcast to discuss the latest gaming news including some Xbox sales numbers, Discord arriving to the Xbox ecosystem, and excitement around WB’s Multiversus. After that I sit down with CEO of Herobeat Studios Javier Romello to chat about their recently launched title: Endling Extinction is Forever.. Enjoy!
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 Intro
0:49 Welcome
1:30 Words of Kindness
2:54 Sea of Thieves Adventures
8:30 Infamous First Light
9:40 Xbox & Discord
17:20 Xbox Sales Numbers
25:59 COVID Effects Studios
31:57 Multiversus
45:15 M Rated Games
54:31 Hobbies?
58:09 The Trophy Room
58:56 Endling Extinction Is Forever Interview
1:24:25 Outrod
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
#Xbox #AsDuskFalls #Fall2022
In episode 140 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we prepare for Xbox’s biggest month since the launch of Halo Infinite thanks to a high profile indie As Dusk Falls and the Hot Wheels DLC for Forza Horizon 5. Halo Infinite's Co-Op campaign has launched and we've got a preview of games to come in the Fall of 2022. Enjoy!
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 Steve Downes Intro
0:46 Welcome
1:17 Words of Kindness
4:04 Housekeeping
5:37 Sea of Thieves Season 7
8:28 "Team Health"
11:45 Sony's PS4 Initiatives
14:04 Halo Infinite Co-Op
17:55 As Dusk Falls Impressions
20:42 As Dusk Falls Controls
22:43 Bright Memory Imbound
24:17 Coming Soon for Xbox
26:36 Summer Game Sale
29:36 Release Date Importance
33:33 Game Pass Has Games
38:17 Closing
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
In episode 139 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’ve got plenty to discuss as Microsoft has announced significant changes to the Games With Gold program, E3 is set to return with new leadership, and Ubisoft made waves with the return and showcase of Skull and Bones. Enjoy!
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 Opening
0:29 Welcome
1:01 Words of Kindness
2:21 Games With Gold Changes
8:01 E3 Returning In 2023
12:34 Skull & Bones
19:27 Ubisoft Forward 2022
21:10 Housekeeping
23:02 Collector's Editions
28:07 New Gaming IPs
30:46 Backlog
37:39 Closing
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
Sunday Jul 03, 2022
In episode 138 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we battle another light news week with reviews of the SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless headset and offer impressions of the latest horror title in Fobia St. Dinfna Hotel. After that we rock some listener mail and then we’re joined by the Fobia developer Fabio Martins of Pulsatrix Studios to close out the show. Enjoy!
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 Opening
0:46 Welcome
1:22 Words of Kindness
3:02 Halo Infinite Co-Op
7:15 Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Review
17:40 Fobia St. Dinfna Hotel Impressions
22:07 Third Party Developers with Xbox IP
26:36 Sea of Thieves PvE
34:56 Fobia Interview
36:29 Fobia Inspirations
42:36 Fobia Puzzles
44:24 Environment Designs
54:27 Pulsatrix Studios
1:01:02 Closing
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
In episode 137 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’re welcoming Sniper Elite 5’s Lead Designer Ryan Baker on to discuss his work at Rebellion bringing Sniper Elite action to gamers. It’s kill cams galore. Prior to that it’s been a light news week so we dive deep into the XEP mailbag. Enjoy!
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 Opening
0:49 Welcome
1:22 Words of Kindness
2:48 Halo MCC Microtransactions
7:47 Headsets - Arctis Nova Pro
11:55 Fall Guys Xbox
13:11 2022 Indies
17:26 Grounded Full Release
20:46 Xbox Games on Playstation
23:53 Goldeneye on Xbox
26:11 Fall Xbox Games
28:55 Emotional Xbox Games
33:30 Sniper Elite 5 Interview
34:45 Watching Player Feedback
40:48 Difficulty & Accessibility
45:40 Sandbox Strategies
53:31 Kill Cams
56:19 Testicle Explosions
1:02:10 Zombie Army
1:07:16 Multiplayer
1:15:23 Xbox Game Pass
1:22:26 Closing
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
Sunday Jun 19, 2022
In episode 136 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’ll recap a few of the bigger announcements from the Capcom Showcase including the news regarding Series S|X upgrades for Resident Evil titles. After that we'll examine the Final Fantasy announcements from Square Enix including what is and is not coming to Xbox. Finally, we welcome back developers 34BigThings to discuss the launch of their antigravity racer Redout 2. It’s a packed episode and I hope you Enjoy!
The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 David Bateson Intro
0:30 Welcome
1:09 Words of Kindness
1:55 Housekeeping
3:44 Capcom Showcase
5:53 Resident Evil Village
7:51 Dragon's Dogma 2
9:35 Starfield Scope
10:48 ExoPrimal
12:34 Final Fantasy Xbox
13:48 Ignoring Xbox
18:33 Showcase Reflections & Diablo 4
20:35 Listener Mail
22:30 Xbox Mascot
24:38 Halo Rumors
27:00 A Plague's Tale
28:14 Serious Xbox Games
31:35 Redout 2 Intrerview
33:12 Redout 2's Goals
35:06 Difficulty
38:00 Easier With Sequels
42:11 Ship Customization
45:46 NVRA Racing Inspiration
48:08 Redout 2 Soundtrack
50:15 Dynamic Music
52:40 Accessibilty Options
57:43 Redout Space Assault
1:00:00 No Xbox Game Pass/PS Plus
1:04:47 Outro