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
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
#Xbox #SailForth #Interview
In this interview Luke Lohr sits down with David Evans, Festive Vector's sole developer, to discuss the launch of Sail Forth. Sail Forth is a title six years in the making that arrived to all platforms including Xbox on December 21, 2022. Sail Forth has since gained indie success as its made the rounds to be a competent, enjoyable sailing title with enjoyable combat and humorous writing.
Sail Forth is available now for Xbox and Steam users.
XEP Interviews is a spin-off of the highly successful XEP, which saw 90+ industry professionals interviewed from 2019-2022. Starting in 2023 industry interviews will be receiving their own episode with industry news separate.
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 with co-host Captain Logun. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
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Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
#Xbox #Redfall #Zenimax
In episode 159 Luke welcomes his new co-host Captain Logun to we’re discussing the latest updates on Redfall and Starfield release dates, hundreds of game developers at Microsoft’s Zenimax studios have voted to unionize, and Xbox is releases a lackluster Series X bundle. We 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.
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Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
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Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
#Xbox #WeAreTheCaretakers #GamingPodcast
In this interview Luke Lohr sits down with Scott Brodie of Heart Shaped Games to discuss We Are The Caretakers. Scott was previously featured on XEP 78 as We Are The Caretakers was spotlighted in an ID@Xbox Showcase. This was back in April of 2021 and we are excited to welcome him back.
We Are The Caretakers releases on January 6th for Xbox and Steam.
XEP Interviews is a spin-off of the highly successful XEP, which saw 90+ industry professionals interviewed from 2019-2022. Starting in 2023 industry interviews will be receiving their own episode with industry news separate.
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 with co-host Captain Logun. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
#Xbox #TheGameAwards #XboxGamePass
In episode 158 we welcome Todd Oxtra of Secret Friends Unite on to discuss the possibility of Xbox introducing a cheaper, cloud only option of Game Pass. The Game Awards hit record numbers in terms of audience and High On Life is charting incredibly well. 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.
Hive: InsipidGhost
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
0:29 Welcome
1:01 Words of Kindness
9:30 Record Game Award Numbers
15:15 Game Pass 2022
20:40 Game Pass 2023
26:40 Cloud Based Gaming
31:59 High On Life
37:30 New Tomb Raider
41:11 Holiday Gaming
48:22 Outro
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
#Xbox #TheGameAwards #Frogwares
In episode 157 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’ll discuss the no show by Xbox at The Game Awards and just what that means for 2023. We ask the question whether or not Xbox has failed in 2022, note that Xbox is raising prices in 2023, and examine news of the FTC's lawsuit to stop the Activision Blizzard merger. After that we welcome Ukrainian Developer Antonina Melnykova to the show, a Narrative Lead at Frogwares working on the Sherlock Holmes series. She’ll discuss the difficulties of making a game in wartime while dealing with attacks, blackouts, and how to stay focused on game creation. 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
1:11 Grant Wahl
4:41 Xbox Offers 10 Year Deals
10:20 Xbox A Now Show At The Game Awards
15:06 Xbox In 2023
21:19 TGA Highlights
29:25 Marketing At The Game Awards
35:22 Holiday Games
39:00 Making Games In Wartime - Frogwares
42:42 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened
46:30 Rewriting
51:30 Fan Reception
57:00 Surrounding Sherlock
1:00:42 Supporting Frogwares
1:03:00 Outro
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
#Xbox #DigitalEclipse #Atari50Celebration
In episode 156 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome two developers from Digital Eclipse, Stephen Frost and Jeremy Williams on to discuss their latest work in retro wizardry, the Atari 50 Celebration. Prior to that we’ll briefly discuss some Black Friday sales and the Game Awards value. 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
0:27 Welcome
2:40 Black Friday UK Sales
5:13 Callisto Protocol & Midnight Suns Disappoint
8:54 Game Awards > Trailers
14:19 Atari 50 Interview
19:20 An Interactive Documentary
24:40 Teaching Legacy
30:00 90's Kids & Atari
34:00 Unedited Atari Interviews
39:00 Game Modes
43:50 Testing & Controls
49:45 VCTR-SCTR
52:54 Lessons Learned
1:00:52 All In 2022
1:04:20 Retro Resurgence
1:10:20 Atari 50 Updates
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
#Xbox #Xbox360 #ActivisionBlizzard
In episode 155 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome two friends to the show with PTKBL4M of The Shop Podcast and David Whitaker of Level1Gaming joining us to discuss our best memories of the Xbox 360, Callisto Protocol offering death animations in a season pass, and even MORE controversy in the Activision Blizzard acquisition. 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
0:36 Welcome
1:19 Words of Kindness
5:56 Hive Social In Gaming
10:45 Xbox 360 Memories
21:18 Bring One Game Back
26:13 The Best Xbox Era
36:19 Activision Blizzard Controversy
44:00 Day One Game Pass vs Exclusivity
55:00 Sonic Games
1:09:57 Diversity Xbox vs Nintendo
1:18:26 Outro
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
#Xbox #TheGameAwards #XboxSeriesS
In episode 154 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we celebrate 20 years of Xbox Live, check out some sweet Black Friday deals including the perfect sale price for the Xbox Series S and discuss the problematic timelines for The Game Awards. 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
1:14 Words of Kindness
2:23 Xbox Live Anniversary
5:06 Black Friday Sales
13:20 The Game Awards
22:25 Volition to Gearbox
24:46 Xbox 2023
28:48 Closing
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
#Xbox #GearsOfWar #LillymoGames
In episode 153 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we are joined by the co-founder and creative lead for Lillymo games, Colin Moriarty to discuss art styles, the writing process, and how publishing on multiple platforms gleans insight into the difference between Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. Gears of War is getting the film treatment from Netflix and Halo’s Winter Update impresses. 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
0:49 Welcome
1:25 Words of Kindness
3:33 Control 2
6:13 Battlefield 2042 Update
7:23 Halo Infinite Winter Update
12:46 Xbox & God of War
18:00 Somerville Hype
19:06 Kevin Conroy Memories
23:11 Grandma Games
26:55 Welcome Colin Moriarty
30:47 Updating Games
38:49 Pixel Art is More Expensive
42:49 Scope In Games
51:38 Difficulty In Games
55:27 Schmup Stories
1:01:08 Games Cost Money
1:07:33 Denied for Game Pass
1:15:18 Platform Curation
1:21:21 Problems With Subscriptions
1:26:15 Next for Lillymo
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
#Xbox #Fable #Diablo4
In episode 152 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we examine the mountain of news from the past two weeks including Xbox potentially raising their prices, Diablo 4’s reported release date, Modern Warfare’s quality, Eidos Montreal working on Fable, and several Xbox milestones of late. 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
0:48 Welcome
1:20 Words of Kindness
5:15 Raising Xbox Prices
11:15 Call of Duty Stays on Playstation
15:00 Witcher Remake
18:35 Eidos Montreal Working on Fable
23:09 Ghostbusters Impressions
26:03 Modern Warfare 2 Impressions
28:03 Xbox VR