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The Expansion Pass episodes

February 14, 2023 XEP Interview: Wanted: Dead | Sergei Kolobashkin, Creative Director
#WantedDead #Xbox #interview
In this interview we are joined by Sergei Kolobashkin, Creative Director for Wanted: Dead to discuss the just released third-person action title. Sergei leads a team comprised of members from the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive teams and discusses balancing their pedigree skillset to create a balance of sword based close quarter combat with third person shooting. Enjoy!
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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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42 min
February 12, 2023 Xbox Expansion Pass 164: Hogwarts Legacy Rocks | Atomic Heart Controversy Explained | Jedi Survivor
#hogwartslegacy #AtomicHeart #Xbox In episode 164 Luke and Logun take a look at the impressive release of Hogwarts Legacy, find out what’s going on with the Atomic Heart controversy, and Jedi Survivor marketing has begun. Impressions of the Dead Space Remake, Hogwarts, and more as well. As always, we hope you enjoy.
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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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1 hr 23 min
February 08, 2023 XEP Interview: Shoulders of Giants | Patrick McAvena
#Xbox #ShouldersOfGiants #xbox
In this interview Patrick McAvena, President of Moving Pieces Interactive joins Luke Lohr to discuss the recent launch of their Xbox exclusive indie: Shoulders of Giants. McAvena shares his insights on creating a procedurally generated sci-fi adventure starring a frog on top of a mech. This Xbox exclusive is out now on Xbox Series S|X and Epic Game Store. Enjoy!
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
33 min
February 05, 2023 Xbox Expansion Pass 163: ”Titanfall 3” Cancelled | Live Service Shutdowns | Halo Moving to Unreal Engine
#Xbox #Titanfall3 #HiFiRush
In episode 163 of XEP Luke and Logun discuss the cancellation of an untitled Titanfall project that could indeed have been Titanfall 3. A number of other live service titles are shutting down including Rumbleverse, Knockout City, and the Xbox exclusive Crossfire X. Hal Infinite looks to have ended its single player endeavors as the franchise is moving to Unreal Engine for its next iteration. As always, we hope you enjoy.
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
1 hr 30 min
February 02, 2023 XEP Interview: Hi-Fi Rush | Director John Johanas
#HiFiRush #Interview #Xbox
In this interview John Johanas, Director of Hi-Fi Rush sits down with Luke Lohr to discuss the game's incredible reception since its shadowdrop at the Xbox Developer Direct. Johanas goes into detail regarding the inception of the game at TangoGameworks and how the team went about designing system that was intrinsically tied to its audio tracks. This Xbox exclusive is out now on Xbox Series S|X and Windows PC. Enjoy!
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.

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
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
43 min
January 29, 2023 Xbox Expansion Pass 162: Developer Direct Analysis | Goldeneye 007 Returns
#Xbox #DeveloperDirect #Goldeneye
In episode 162 Luke and Logun discuss the biggest announcements from the Xbox Developer Direct including the release dates for Redfall and Minecraft Legends, the shadowdrop of TangoGamerwork’s new game Hi-Fi Rush, and of course the long awaited arrival of Rare’s Goldeneye 007. Xbox released some mixed financial results in its last quarter and we’re excited to rock. 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
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
1 hr 18 min
January 22, 2023 Xbox Expansion Pass 161: Microsoft Lays Off 10,000 | Halo Infinite Failures | Marvel’s Avengers Ending
#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
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
1 hr 22 min
January 15, 2023 Xbox Expansion Pass 160: Xbox Developer Direct | Ubisoft In Trouble
#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
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
1 hr 18 min
January 11, 2023 XEP Interview: Sail Forth | Developer David Evans
#Xbox #SailForth #Interview
In this interview Luke Lohr sits down with David Evans, Festive Vector's sole developer, to discuss the launch of Sail Forth. Sail Forth is a title six years in the making that arrived to all platforms including Xbox on December 21, 2022. Sail Forth has since gained indie success as its made the rounds to be a competent, enjoyable sailing title with enjoyable combat and humorous writing.
Sail Forth is available now for Xbox and Steam users.
XEP Interviews is a spin-off of the highly successful XEP, which saw 90+ industry professionals interviewed from 2019-2022. Starting in 2023 industry interviews will be receiving their own episode with industry news separate.
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 with co-host Captain Logun. 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]
38 min
January 08, 2023 Xbox Expansion Pass 159: Redfall & Starfield Updates | Zenimax Unionizes | Forza Bundle
#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
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
1 hr 10 min