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Xbox Expansion Pass

Xbox Expansion Pass

Xbox Expansion Pass

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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.
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#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.

Twitter: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

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

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#Xbox #Ubisoft #DeveloperDirect

In episode 160 Luke and Logun discuss the recently revealed Xbox Developer Direct, a new way for Xbox to showcase its games to fans. Ubisoft is running into sincere financial issues that are impacting all of its major titles including the oft delayed Skull and Bones, and finally we look ahead to some of the more immediate releases this quarter. 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.

Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: Captain Logun

Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

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#Xbox #CDProjektRed #MikeChapman

In episode 149 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome Mike Chapman from Rare to discuss his role as Creative Director for Sea of Thieves and just how the game has evolved since launch...plus a few teases for the future. Prior to that we’ll discuss roadmap laid out for future content out of CD Projekt Red for the Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises. 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.

Twitter: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 Intro

0:26 Welcome

1:26 Words of Kindness

4:12 CD Projekt Red

6:24 Cyberpunk 2077 Review

9:38 CDPR Roadmap

14:40 Good or Bad Leaks

18:11 Gotham Knights

20:06 Metacritic 70s

24:13 Favorite Moments

29:45 Halloween Games

34:10 Introducing Mike Chapman

37:00 Rare's Superpower

43:40 Launching A Live Service

48:30 Keeping the Team Healthy

52:00 Setting a Good Example

55:41 Is Rare Unique With Community

1:00:25 Planning Room Features

1:02:00 Sea of Thieves Documentary

1:05:00 How Many Teams

1:09:50 What Makes A World Event?

1:13:25 Flameheart Returns and Villains

1:17:56 PvP vs PvE

1:22:13 Time Gated Content

1:27:15 Crossovers

1:30:00 Community Day Lessons

1:33:00 Game Pass Impacts

1:36:30 Sales Figures Incoming

1:39:45 Cloud Gaming & Sea of Thieves

1:41:35 Grand Maritime Union

1:44:30 Closing

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#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.

Twitter: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

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

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#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

Instagram: InsipidGhost

Twitter: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

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

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#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.

Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: Captain Logun

Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

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#Xbox #TokyoGameShow #BonnieRoss

In episode 146 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’re joined by the Grand Curator of the Game Mess, Mr. Jeff Grubb. We’ll be chatting this past week’s second E3-esque slew of announcements thanks to a PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show - lots of cross platform news hitting the gamerverse in this one. Bonnie Ross is exiting 343 Industries raising questions about the future of Halo and Jeff Grubb shares details of Xbox's internal release schedule. 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.

Twitter: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 Intro

0:30 Welcome

1:02 Words of Kindness Jeff Grubb

3:30 Changing Content Creation

7:41 Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2022

10:31 Phil Spencer In Japan

14:14 Buy the Exclusive or Buy the Publisher

17:21 What If Halo and Forza Hit Bigger?

20:46 Xbox Game Studios Internal Schedule

23:20 XGS In 2023

27:57 ID@Xbox Update & Old Xbox JRPGS

31:16 Goldeneye 007 on Xbox

36:44 Bonnie Ross Leaving Halo & 343 Industries

43:01 No New Halo Content?

43:50 Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

52:01 More Xbox Acquisitions?

54:34 Upcoming Disney Games

57:33 Yakuza Day One on Game Pass

58:50 Bloodborne Update

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#Xbox #Stadia #Soulstice

In episode 148 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome the developers of Reply Games Marco Mortillaro and Samuele Perseo on to discuss their recent AA release of Soulstice, an homage to classic action games like DMC and Ninja Gaiden. Prior to that we take a look at the implications on xCloud of Google’s decision to shut down Stadia and what game companies are doing for players impacted. 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.

Twitter: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

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

1:11 Words of Kindness & Cyberpunk

8:39 Stadia Shuts Down

15:37 Grounded Full Release

18:22 Soulstice Impressions

20:16 Spooky Games

24:41 Live Service Storytelling

32:25 Reply Game Studios

38:00 Comparing Soulstice to AAA

48:00 Level Design & Story

53:45 Language Writing

58:13 Fixed Camera

1:03:00 Slow Motion

1:07:40 Stefanie Joosten

1:13:29 Soliciting Feedback

1:17:00 Pride In Soulstice

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#Xbox #GothamKnights #LayersOfFears

In episode 150 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome the creative director for Layers of Fears Damian Kocurek on from Anshar Studios to discuss bringing fear to gaming, an interview just in time for Spooky Season. Gotham Knights is locked at 30 frames on consoles and Xbox is bringing Cloud gaming to the Meta Quest Store. It’s a celebratory episode for 150 . 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.

Twitter: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

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

1:29 Words of Kindness

10:24 XEP Goals

11:30 Contest Winners

12:49 Xbox Meta Quest

18:06 Game Pass Revenue

23:16 Gotham Knights 30fps

27:48 Listener Mail

44:45 Damian Kocurek

51:05 Preparing for Layers of Fears

56:10 Unreal Engine 5

59:50 Creating Horror

1:04:50 Watching Let's Plays

1:08:30 Pressure

1:12:36 Layers of Fears VR

1:17:36 Closing

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#Xbox #HaloInfinite #MarvelsAvengers

In episode 160 Luke and Logun discuss the massive layoffs at Microsoft as they let go of 10,000 employees, including those in the gaming division. Halo Infinite, Bethesda, and other Xbox studios have been hit hard. Halo Infinite is no longer receiving campaign support. Marvel's Avengers is ending after 2.5 years and Xbox Game Pass welcomes several heavy hitters including Persona 3, Persona 4, and Monster Hunter Rise. 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.

Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

Twitter: Captain Logun

Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

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FAQ

How many episodes does Xbox Expansion Pass have?

Xbox Expansion Pass currently has 290 episodes available.

What topics does Xbox Expansion Pass cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Games, Podcasts and Video Games.

What is the most popular episode on Xbox Expansion Pass?

The episode title 'Xbox Expansion Pass 156: Disappointing Reviews | Interview: Atari 50 Celebration (Digital Eclipse)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Xbox Expansion Pass?

The average episode length on Xbox Expansion Pass is 70 minutes.

How often are episodes of Xbox Expansion Pass released?

Episodes of Xbox Expansion Pass are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Xbox Expansion Pass?

The first episode of Xbox Expansion Pass was released on Oct 7, 2019.

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One of the best Xbox podcasts out there! Luke's passion for the topics and expert interviews are some of the best in the biz.

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