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The Expansion Pass episodes

October 25, 2025 XEP 296: Halo On PlayStation in 2026 | AI In Xbox Games | Outer Worlds 2 Reviews
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by @JampackSam to discuss the incredible reveal of Halo Campaign Evolved, an entirely remade Halo Combat Evolved campaign with new levels, AI integration, and a PlayStation release. Sam went hands on and shares his experiences. Phil Spencer speaks on AI use at Xbox Game Studios, and The Outer Worlds 2 reviews are in!
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
Contact: [email protected]
Blue Sky: @CaptLogun
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
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1 hr 21 min
October 20, 2025 XEP 295: ROG Ally X and Keeper Impressions!
#GamingNews #Xbox #PlayStation
Capt Logun is joined by Kevin TheMuffinMon @SaveTheGameMedia to talk about Keeper from Double Fine, games we're playing, opinions on the Xbox ROG Ally, and Ally X. 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
Contact: [email protected]
Blue Sky: @CaptLogun
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 6 min
October 11, 2025 XEP 294: Battlefield 6 | Ninja Gaiden 4 | Xbox Hardware
Luke Lohr is joined by Ainsley Bowden ( @SeasonedGaming ) and Joseph Moran ( @PSTrophyRoom Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast) to discuss the latest gaming news. Battlefield 6 has released to critical acclaim and immediate sales success. Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, and The Outer Worlds 2 are all on deck for Xbox, and of course there is Xbox hardware news. 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
Contact: [email protected]
Blue Sky: @CaptLogun
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 24 min
October 10, 2025 XEP Interview | The Outer Worlds 2
Luke Lohr interviews The Outer Worlds 2's Game Director Brandon Adler as well as Game Director Matt Singh. The two discuss Obsidian Entertainment's (‪@ObsidianEnt‬) The Outer Worlds 2's gameplay loop, design elements, collaborations with other studios, and improvements made on the original Outer Worlds. 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
Contact: [email protected]
Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
29 min
October 04, 2025 XEP 293: Game Pass Price Increase | Xbox Off, No Longer The Best Value | EA Bought
#XboxNews #GamingNews #XboxGamePass
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun tackle the week's massive gaming news of yet another price increase for Xbox customers.
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
Contact: [email protected]
Blue Sky: @CaptLogun
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 24 min
September 28, 2025 XEP 292: Forza Horizon 6 | $1K Xboxes | Tokyo Game Show
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's gaming news including a very expensive ROG Xbox Ally, Forza Horizon 6's announcement, and all the news from the Tokyo Game Show. 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
Contact: [email protected]
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 12 min
September 20, 2025 XEP 291: Xbox Increases Price AGAIN | Major TGS Announcement
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down with Jesse Norris of @XboxEra discuss the gaming news for the week. Xbox is AGAIN raising its prices due to tariffs and Microsoft is poised for a major announcement at Tokyo Game Show. 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
Contact: [email protected]
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 6 min
September 14, 2025 Xbox Expansion Pass 290: Borderlands 4 | Tokyo Game Show Inbound
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun check out this week's gaming news including a pretty incredible launch for Borderlands 4. Xbox will be at Tokyo Game Show and of course, there are quite a few releases on the schedule. 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
Contact: [email protected]
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!
0:00 Welcome & Words of Kindness
5:45 Pete Hines Says Game Pass Is Bad
13:30 Borderlands 4 Review Roundup
26:15 Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition
34:00 Is Silksong The Best Game This Year?
48:00 Does Battlefield 6 Need Battle Royale?
54:30 Do Old Game Lose Value? (Mario Galaxy 2)
1:02:15 Has Xbox Had A Successful Year?
1 hr 20 min
September 06, 2025 XEP 289: Silksong Breaks Storefronts | New James Bond | Gears Of War x Helldivers 2
#GamingNews #XboxNews #PlayStationNews
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's gaming news including Hollow Knight Silksong's launch and subsequent crashing of storefronts. Helldivers continues to impress on Xbox, we have a look at the new James Bond from Hitman developer IO Interactive, and Borderlands 4 arrives next week. 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
Contact: [email protected]
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!
0:00 Welcome Back Logun
5:09 Words of Kindness
8:45 Gunnar Optiks
12:30 Hollow Knight Silksong Breaks Storefronts
21:30 Indies on Handhelds
32:00 Helldivers 2's Debut vs Gears of War
50:00 Perfect Dark Cancelled Twice
52:30 September and October Games
57:00 Xbox Update & PC Builds
1:04:00 007 First Light Deep Dive

1 hr 16 min
August 31, 2025 XEP 288: Lazy Gears of War Port | INCREDIBLE Helldivers 2 | Sony Handhelds
#GamingNews #XboxNews #PlayStationNews
Luke Lohr is joined by friends of the show Chipotlebear and Mr. Bad Bit from around the community to discuss this week's gaming news including a lazy port of Gears of War, Helldivers 2 breaking records everywhere, and reports of the next Sony PlayStation. 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
Contact: [email protected]
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!
0:00 Words of Kindness 8:30 Gears Of War Reloaded Mixed Reception 28:20 Helldivers 2 Breaks Records 38:00 Are People Tired of Call of Duty? 46:00 New PlayStation 6 Is A Handheld? 1:06:00 Thank You! 1:08:00 September Games & Silksong
1 hr 28 min