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 Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
#XboxPodcast #XboxNews #Bungie
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discussed the delays of both Avowed and STALKER 2, Bungie has laid off nearly a third of its staff, and Game Informer is closing after 33 years. It's not all doom and gloom though as Gamescom promises big things for Xbox fans!
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
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Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
#XboxGamePass #XboxNews #XboxPodcast
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun return and are joined by @colteastwood to discuss the aftermath of the Xbox Game Pass price increases. Does the catalog justify its rising cost and is the Fall lineup TOO CROWDED for Xbox to capitalize? Industry unionization, SAG-AFTRA strikes, and a STALKER 2 delay has us looking ahead to what's next for Xbox Game Pass.
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
#XboxNews #XboxPodcast Luke Lohr is joined by Keith Mitchell, Editor In Chief of The Outer Haven, on to chat about the cancellation of the Halo TV Series, Xbox Marketing boss in Europe comments on lack of funding, and the FTC is attacking Xbox once again.
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you
0:00 The Outer Haven 8:00 Words of Kindness 15:30 Halo TV Series Cancelled 29:10 Black Ops 6 & NCAA Football 2024 42:50 Xbox NOT Marketing In Europe, Asia, Middle East? 57:30 FTC vs Xbox Again 1:01:00 Xbox Ultimate Sale 1:16:00 Still Wakes The Deep "Review" 1:23:00 Flintlock Impressions 1:30:15 Unfinished Games & Review Processes 1:50:00 Game Development Cycles
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
#XboxNews #XboxPodcast #GamePass
Luke Lohr is joined by members of The Nerd Chat and The Trophy Room to discuss the incredible list of titles releasing in Xbox Game Pass this year along with news of Xbox SKIPPING the Tokyo Game Show. Enjoy!
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down with guest Webdave to chat about Amazon and Xbox partnering to bring gaming to Amazon Firesticks.
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
#SummerGameFest #xboxshowcase #xboxnews
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun chat about the Xbox Games Showcase with all it's incredible announcements next to a rather lukewarm Summer Game Fest. Doom, Gears of War, and so many more incredible announcements were on display.
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
#GearsOfWar #GearsOfWarEDay #CliffBleszinski
In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Cliff Bleszinski, the legendary creator of Gears of War to discuss the reveal of Gears of War E-Day during the Xbox Games Showcase.
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
#SummerGameFest #xboxshowcase #xboxnews
The XEP crew tackles the known quantities ahead of Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Showcase, along with the Call of Duty Direct. Miles Dompier of Illfonic also chats about the excitement behind Killer Klowns From Outer Space.
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you
Saturday May 25, 2024
Saturday May 25, 2024
In episode 229 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss their predictions for the Xbox Showcase and Call of Duty Direct. Rumor mills are running wild and Hellblade 2 has just launch to an odd bit of controversy.
XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
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.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you
Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
#XboxNews #AssassinsCreedShadows #Activision
In episode 228 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss a NEW Activision studio, a NEW Assassin’s Creed, NEW PlayStation leadership, and NEWS that Square-Enix is going multiplatform.
XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
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.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you
0:00 Flubbing The Intro & Words of Kindness
6:00 New Activision Studio Elsewhere Entertainment
15:30 Call of Duty On Game Pass
33:45 PS5 Sales vs Xbox Sales
44:00 Xbox Growth & The Call Of Duty Effect
58:50 Assassin's Creed Shadows
1:14:00 Square-Enix Goes Multiplatform?
1:27:15 Redfall Update
1:31:20 New Game Pass Games