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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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Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the massive news of Xbox RAISING its prices on all hardware to include controllers, accessories, and consoles. Games prices are also rising but Game Pass looks to keep its current model. Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May and yet another Titanfall project has been cancelled. Wild Week! Suppor…
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Luke Lohr sits down with Stephen Kick, Studio Head of ⁨@Nightdivestudios⁩ to discuss the Kex Engine, working with massive IPs like Star Wars, Doom, and Quake, as well as what makes a game worth remastering. Stephen shares some of the lessons the team has learned over the years and confirms some fun irons in the fire for the future. Enjoy! Support X…
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Luke Lohr, xBaconGamnx ( @thenerdchatpodcast ) and Captain Logun discuss the release of the Oblivion Remaster as well as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Both games are incredible and have gathered great audiences. More Doom news on the horizon and Game Pass delivers big. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://…
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#Oblivion #DoomDarkAges #XboxNews Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Lord Cognito of Defining Duke and the Iron Lords ( @IronLordsPodcastRoundtable ) discuss the Oblivion Remaster, which titles Xbox should be remaking, and the latest gaming news. Doom The Dark Ages has new hardware and the Xbox Spring Sale is live. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreo…
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In this episode, we catch up after a long hiatus starting with a nostalgic look back at Apple Arcade, we explore how the service has evolved over the years and our current engagement with it. We then dive deep into the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2, breaking down its features, pricing, and our reactions to its potential impact on the gaming lan…
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#XboxShowcase #SummerGameFest #ElderScrolls Luke Lohr and Captain Logun return to the fold this week to discuss the announcement of the Xbox Game Showcase Double Feature in 2025. The Outer Worlds 2 will be spotlighted along with upcoming Xbox titles. Marathon Impressions go live during the show, and Toys For Bob remains excited to work on Banjo Kaz…
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#Switch2 #GamingCosts #GamingNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the news of the Nintendo Switch 2 and how its prices are impacting the gaming market overall, to include Xbox adjacent handhelds. South of Midnight has launched and we have a review roundup for you. Doom The Dark Ages previews are live, mixed, and exciting. Also, Luke…
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#XboxNews #Ubisoft #MarvelGames Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's latest gaming news including the arrival of more Marvel games on Xbox, Ubisoft being (partially) bought by Tencent, and layoffs at Crystal Dynamics. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/coll…
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#Xbox #Steam #GamingNews Captain Logun and Jampack Sam look at this week's latest gaming news including a potential partnership between Steam and Xbox. Support XEP: 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 inter…
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#GamingNews #Kennan #Ubisoft Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined King David of the @IronLordsPodcastRoundtable, to discuss the latest gaming news. Xbox's handheld "Project Kennan" launches in 2025 and is made by Asus. Ubisoft is shopping its IP around to major publishers, including EA and Xbox. The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake is set to launch …
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#XboxNews #TonyHawk #Expedition33 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by @colteastwood to discuss the latest gaming news including the announcement of Tony Hawk 3 & 4 Remaster, Starfield news, previews for Expedition 33 and Atomfall, and more. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.c…
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#WBGames #Fable #gamingnews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss a bombshell week of news as Fable has been delayed to 2026 by Xbox. WB Games announced the closing of Monolith, Player First Games, and Warner Bros Games San Diego. Multiple projects cancelled. That and Luke's review of Monster Hunter Wilds! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExp…
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#Gaming #Interview #JasonSchreier Luke Lohr sits down with Jason Schreier, gaming journalist for Bloomberg and author of three distinct books spotlighting game development's inner workings. Schreier discusses the closing of WB Games, Monolith, and more industry layoffs. Jason Schreier Social: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social Play …
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#GamingNews #AI #MarvelRivals Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down what is known about NetEase cutting jobs industry wide, including the successful Marvel Rivals team. Xbox also announced that they would be using AI to help build future game. This software is called Muse. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://w…
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#mightymorphinpowerrangers #ritasrewind #powerrangers Luke Lohr sits down with Stephen Frost (Head of Production) and Dan Amrich (Content Editor) of @DigitalEclipse to discuss Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind. The team at Digital Eclipse discusses its response to fan feedback, game updates, and potential future endeavors. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://ww…
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Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the reviews of Avowed, South of Midnight previews, and the next Xbox being approved. Support XEP: 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 …
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#Avowed #CarriePatel #Interview Luke Lohr sits down with Carrie Patel of Obsidian Entertainment to discuss the Avowed's development, gameplay loop, and creating a world for gamers to explore. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expan…
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#XboxNews #GamingPodcast #Gaming Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Jesse Norris of XboxEra discuss news of more games coming to PlayStation, an Xbox Indie Showcase, and a full release slate of games on the way for Xbox. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expans…
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#XboxNews #XboxPodcast #PlayStation Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the news of Forza Horizon 5 heading to PlayStation, confirming that Xbox is now fully third party. Support XEP: 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…
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#XboxNews #XboxPodcast #DeveloperDirect Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Baron of LV1 Gaming to discuss the excellent showcase hosted by Xbox with their Developer Direct. Ninja Gaiden 4, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, South of Midnight, Expedition 33, and Doom The Dark Ages... Wow. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: h…
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#Doom #JohnRomero #doomthedarkages Luke Lohr sits down with John Romero to discuss the legacy of Doom from the early days through to Doom: The Dark Ages. Romero sheds light on his career, his thoughts on the gaming industry, subscription services, and game development. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-w…
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#XboxNews #Switch2 #GamingNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun examine the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 and debate whether or not this is competition for the Xbox ecosystem. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a…
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#XboxNews #XboxHandheld #CES Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the news coming out of CES 2025 to include the collision course of handhelds between Steam, Xbox, Asus, and Lenovo's hardware. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expan…
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#XboxNews #XboxHardware #Multiplatform Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by K. Asante @TheGamingCirclePodcast to chat about what the future holds for Xbox hardware. Will new hardware for Xbox be shown in 2025? Will it be a handheld, a hybrid, or a standard console? Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https:…
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#Xbox #XboxNews #Gaming Luke Lohr is joined by Jez Corden of Windows Central to chat about what Xbox fans can expect in 2025 with so many games on the horizon. Enjoy! Support XEP: 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 ded…
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#TheGameAwards #Recap #GameAwards2024 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss The Game Awards 2024 and offer thoughts on the winners, format, and community. They are joined by Jose, Chipotlebear of @thenerdchatpodcast to break down all the best announcements. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://w…
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#IndianaJones #XboxNews #XboxPodcast Luke Lohr and Captain Logun check out the review roundup on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle which is releasing to critical acclaim across the board. Xbox dropped it's Year In Review feature for fans to check out, and we've got some fun retro games showing up for fans. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.c…
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#Xbox #BlackFriday #XboxNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun the best gaming deals coming out of Black Friday, the Xbox Mobile Store has been delayed, and we're looking at a handheld future for gaming. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expans…
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Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the reviews of STALKER 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 24, examine the growth of Xbox Game Pass after Call of Duty, and reflect on Avowed previews. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pa…
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#Xbox #CloudGaming #PCGaming Luke Lohr and Captain Logun reflect on the latest Xbox campaign "This Is An Xbox" and ask whether or not Xbox is properly preparing for the future. Previews for Stalker 2, South By Midnight, and Avowed are prominently making the rounds, and of course we take listener questions. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.co…
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#XboxPodcast #PlayStation #xboxhandheld Luke Lohr and Captain Logun reflect on 5 years and 250 episodes of Xbox podcasts. Memories, successes, and disappointments of the podcast and brand discussed. Plus gaming news. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-me…
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#XboxPodcast #PlayStation #BlackOps6 Luke Lohr is joined by Jon Clarke, Sikamaniko, of XboxEra.com to discuss the record setting of release by Call of Duty Black Ops 6, controversy surrounding Dragon Age Veilguard, and a leadership change between Xbox and Playstation that certainly raises alarm bells for both. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreo…
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In this episode of XEP: Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by David Burdette of GamingTrend and xBaconGamNx from The Nerd Chat. We're discussing the launch of Call of Duty Black Ops 6, the impending launch of Dragon Age Veilguard, and all things Xbox. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify…
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In this episode of XEP: Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss Halo's new studio and engine, the US Court's ruling allowing Xbox to stream and purchase games from anywhere, and Metaphor ReFantazio's reviews. Enjoy! XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-…
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Luke Lohr sits down with Mathieu Cote, Game Director of @DeadbyDaylightBHVR and Head of Partnerships for Behavior Interactive to discuss the success of Dead By Daylight, future franchises and characters to arrive, and what's in store for the universe in other mediums. Enjoy! XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://…
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#XboxNews #ShatteredSpace #Ubisoft In this episode of XEP: Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by David Burdette, lead Editor of Gaming Trend, to discuss the packed month of October for Xbox. Lots of new releases, expansions to both Starfield and Diablo as Shattered Space and Vessel of Hatred arrive... and Ubisoft is a disaster at the moment. Da…
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#XboxNews #PlayStationStateOfPlay #TokyoGameShow In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the Xbox adjacent news coming out of the PlayStation State of Play and the Tokyo Game Show. October is set to have a quiet month for Game Pass subscribers, saving it's impact for Call of Duty most likely. That and more! Enjoy! XEP Patreon: ht…
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In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun welcome Jesse Norris of Xbox Era (@XboxEra) to chat about the latest layoffs at Xbox, Palworld developers being sued by Nintendo, and the great games for Xbox that are on the way including Black Ops 6 and the Shattered Space expansion to Starfield. Enjoy! XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxEx…
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#XboxNews #PCvsConsole #PS5Pro In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down news of the $700 PlayStation Pro and dwindling consoles sales to ask the question: should we leave consoles behind? Xbox has laid off more staff and we settle in for a crowded release window. XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:…
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#XboxNews #TokyoGameShow #PS5Pro In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the developers consistently skipping Xbox, what we expect to show up at the Tokyo Game Show for Xbox, and the PlayStation 5 Pro along with news of Concord's cancellation and Astrobot's success. Enjoy! XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XE…
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#StarWarsOutlaws #PS5Pro #XboxNews In this episode Captain Logun and Mr. Bad Bit discuss experiences with Star Wars Outlaws, the Black Ops 6 Beta, and whether or not the PS5 Pro is real. Enjoy! XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion …
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#XboxNews #Gamescom #IndianaJones In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to chat about the latest gaming news a disappointing Gamescom showcase, updates on Avowed's frames per second, and confirmation that Indiana Jones is heading to PlayStation. It's been a tough week for Xbox fans, but has it been a bad week for Xbox? Enjoy! …
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#Gamescom #XboxNews #TangoGameworks In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to chat about the latest gaming news including news that Tango Gameworks has been acquired and Hi-Fi Rush 2 lives again. Rumors abound of more Xbox games going multiplatform and Gamecom looms ahead. Enjoy! XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansi…
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In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to chat about the latest gaming news including statements made by WB executives that they're interested in selling of portions of WB Games. The release season is heating up, Xbox is shadow dropping DOOM games, and we've got Call of Duty news to break down. Enjoy! XEP Patreon: https://www.p…
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#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/XboxExpansionPa…
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#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 ahe…
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#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…
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#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/collection…
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#XboxNews #Xbox #AmazonGaming 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 dedic…
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#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.…
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