The Expansion Pass

The Expansion Pass

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The Expansion Pass episodes

  • XEP 270: Switch 2 Priced High & Getting Higher | South of Midnight Reviews | Doom Dark Ages Preview

    #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 has to eat Pineapple Pizza. Jerks.

    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 on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost 

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

    1 hr 59 min
  • XEP 269: More Marvel Games On Xbox | Ubisoft (Sort Of) Bought By Tencent | Perfect Dark Layoffs

    #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/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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost 

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

    2 hr 16 min
  • XEP 268: Is Xbox Working with Steam?

    #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 interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost 

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

    1 hr 31 min
  • XEP 267: Xbox Handheld In 2025 | Ubisoft For Sale? | Elder Scrolls Remake Soon

    #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 in April if reports are to be believed. 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 dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost 

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

    2 hr 48 min
  • XEP 266: Major News | Tony Hawk Returns | Expedition 33 & Atomfall Previews

    #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.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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost | 

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

     

     

    1 hr 47 min
  • XEP 265: Fable DELAYED | WB Games Closing, Wonder Woman Cancelled

    #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/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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost | 

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

    1 hr 50 min
  • XEP Interview: Jason Schreier

    #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 Nice: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781538725429/

     

    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 on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost | Threads: @InsipidGhost

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

    50 min
  • XEP 264: NetEase Cuts Marvel Rivals Team | Xbox Using AI To Build Games

    #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://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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost | Threads: @InsipidGhost

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

    1 hr 28 min
  • XEP Interview | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind

    #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://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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost 

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

    1 hr 8 min
  • XEP 263: After Avowed, South of Midnight | Next Xbox Console Approved

    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 on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost | Threads: @InsipidGhost

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun

    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!

    1 hr 32 min

About The Expansion Pass

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Welcome to The Expansion Pass (XP) — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise.

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