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Xbox Expansion Pass 157: Xbox No Shows The Game Awards | Interview: Ukrainian Developer Frogwares
Xbox Expansion Pass
12/11/22 • 63 min
#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: [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 Expansion Pass 160: Xbox Developer Direct | Ubisoft In Trouble
Xbox Expansion Pass
01/15/23 • 77 min
#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]
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
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Xbox Expansion Pass 149: CD Projekt Red Roadmap | Interview: Mike Chapman of Rare
Xbox Expansion Pass
10/09/22 • 104 min
#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.
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 Expansion Pass 156: Disappointing Reviews | Interview: Atari 50 Celebration (Digital Eclipse)
Xbox Expansion Pass
12/04/22 • 77 min
#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: [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 Expansion Pass 158: Xbox To Make Game Pass Cheaper | 103 Million Watch Game Awards
Xbox Expansion Pass
12/20/22 • 48 min
#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: [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 Expansion Pass 159: Redfall & Starfield Updates | Zenimax Unionizes | Forza Bundle
Xbox Expansion Pass
01/08/23 • 69 min
#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]
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!
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Xbox Expansion Pass 146: Jeff Grubb Talks Xbox Game Studio Updates | Tokyo Game Show | Bonnie Ross
Xbox Expansion Pass
09/18/22 • 64 min
#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.
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 Expansion Pass 148: Google Stadia Shutting Down | Developer Interview: Soulstice
Xbox Expansion Pass
10/02/22 • 82 min
#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.
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 Expansion Pass 150: Game Pass Revenue | Gotham Knights 30 FPS | Interview: Layers of Fears
Xbox Expansion Pass
10/16/22 • 77 min
#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.
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 Expansion Pass 161: Microsoft Lays Off 10,000 | Halo Infinite Failures | Marvel’s Avengers Ending
Xbox Expansion Pass
01/22/23 • 81 min
#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]
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!
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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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@JampackSam
Oct 26
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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