
Xbox Expansion Pass 149: CD Projekt Red Roadmap | Interview: Mike Chapman of Rare
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10/09/22 • 104 min
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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.
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
#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 148: Google Stadia Shutting Down | Developer Interview: Soulstice
#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
Next Episode

Xbox Expansion Pass 150: Game Pass Revenue | Gotham Knights 30 FPS | Interview: Layers of Fears
#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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