Xbox may be preparing its next major hardware push. This week, Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Nintendo World Report’s John Rairdin discuss the leaked Xbox Elite Controller Series 3, Xbox cloud gaming controller rumors, and what Microsoft’s future hardware strategy may actually look like.
We also break down the massive review scores for Forza Horizon 6, Valve’s new Steam Controller, PlayStation surfacing player count data, AMD’s FSR 4.1 tech, Xbox’s branding refresh, and Discord’s new Game Pass partnership.
On the Nintendo side, we dive deep into Star Fox’s return on Switch 2, Nintendo’s remake strategy, Metroid Prime 4, Zelda remake rumors, Star Fox Adventures, Assault, and whether Nintendo is finally ready to treat Star Fox like a major franchise again.
Topics include: 
• Xbox Elite Controller 3 leaks 
• Xbox cloud controller rumors 
• Forza Horizon 6 review scores 
• Steam Controller impressions 
• Star Fox Switch 2 reactions 
• Metroid Prime 4 discussion 
• Nintendo remake strategy 
• AMD FSR 4.1 & Xbox Series X 
• Doom: The Dark Ages DLC 
• Lego Batman & 007 First Light 
• Xbox Game Pass + Discord
Clear takes. No console-war noise.
🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV 
🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa 
📺 Join us live Saturdays on YouTube 
💬 We read every comment

Xbox may be preparing its next major hardware push. This week, Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Nintendo World Report’s John Rairdin discuss the leaked Xbox Elite Controller Series 3, Xbox cloud gaming controller rumors, and what Microsoft’s future hardware strategy may actually look like. We also break down the massive review scores for Forza Horizon 6, Valve’s new Steam Controller, PlayStation surfacing player count data, AMD’s FSR 4.1 tech, Xbox’s branding refresh, and Discord’s new Game Pass partnership. On the Nintendo side, we dive deep into Star Fox’s return on Switch 2, Nintendo’s remake strategy, Metroid Prime 4, Zelda remake rumors, Star Fox Adventures, Assault, and whether Nintendo is finally ready to treat Star Fox like a major franchise again. Topics include: • Xbox Elite Controller 3 leaks • Xbox cloud controller rumors • Forza Horizon 6 review scores • Steam Controller impressions • Star Fox Switch 2 reactions • Metroid Prime 4 discussion • Nintendo remake strategy • AMD FSR 4.1 & Xbox Series X • Doom: The Dark Ages DLC • Lego Batman & 007 First Light • Xbox Game Pass + Discord Clear takes. No console-war noise. 🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV 🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa 📺 Join us live Saturdays on YouTube 💬 We read every comment

Xbox may be preparing its next major hardware push. This week, Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Nintendo World Report’s John Rairdin discuss the leaked Xbox Elite Controller Series 3, Xbox cloud gaming controller rumors, and what Microsoft’s future hardware strategy may actually look like.
We also break down the massive review scores for Forza Horizon 6, Valve’s new Steam Controller, PlayStation surfacing player count data, AMD’s FSR 4.1 tech, Xbox’s branding refresh, and Discord’s new Game Pass partnership.
On the Nintendo side, we dive deep into Star Fox’s return on Switch 2, Nintendo’s remake strategy, Metroid Prime 4, Zelda remake rumors, Star Fox Adventures, Assault, and whether Nintendo is finally ready to treat Star Fox like a major franchise again.
Topics include: 
• Xbox Elite Controller 3 leaks 
• Xbox cloud controller rumors 
• Forza Horizon 6 review scores 
• Steam Controller impressions 
• Star Fox Switch 2 reactions 
• Metroid Prime 4 discussion 
• Nintendo remake strategy 
• AMD FSR 4.1 &amp; Xbox Series X 
• Doom: The Dark Ages DLC 
• Lego Batman &amp; 007 First Light 
• Xbox Game Pass + Discord
Clear takes. No console-war noise.
🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV 
🎧 Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa 
📺 Join us live Saturdays on YouTube 
💬 We read every comment

Xbox Elite Controller 3 Leaks, Star Fox Returns, Forza Horizon 6 Reviews | XP 321

Welcome to The Expansion Pass (XP) — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise.
Hosted by Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) and Captain Logun, XP covers the biggest stories in gaming across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass through weekly news analysis, in-depth reviews, and long-form developer interviews.
Formerly Xbox Expansion Pass, the show has evolved into a multiplatform gaming podcast while staying rooted in the strategy, ecosystem, and conversations that built it.
With 150+ interviews featuring developers, journalists, and studio leads — from AAA to indie — XP offers a grounded perspective on how games are made, why decisions happen, and where the industry is headed. Guests include creators from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Respawn, id Software, Ninja Theory, Blizzard, Asobo, Remedy, and more.
What You’ll Hear on XP
• Weekly gaming and industry news • Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews • Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans • Coverage of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass • Honest analysis grounded in experience and respect for players
Why Listeners Come to XP
• Clear takes • No console-war noise • Insightful, professional coverage • A welcoming gaming community • Industry-level conversations made accessible
Whether you're here for gaming news, developer insight, or thoughtful commentary on a changing industry, The Expansion Pass (XP) delivers high-quality coverage every week.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.
Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.

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Welcome to The Expansion Pass (XP) — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise. Hosted by Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) and Captain Logun, XP covers the biggest stories in gaming across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass through weekly news analysis, in-depth reviews, and long-form developer interviews. Formerly Xbox Expansion Pass, the show has evolved into a multiplatform gaming podcast while staying rooted in the strategy, ecosystem, and conversations that built it. With 150+ interviews featuring developers, journalists, and studio leads — from AAA to indie — XP offers a grounded perspective on how games are made, why decisions happen, and where the industry is headed. Guests include creators from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Respawn, id Software, Ninja Theory, Blizzard, Asobo, Remedy, and more. What You’ll Hear on XP • Weekly gaming and industry news• Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews• Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans• Coverage of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass• Honest analysis grounded in experience and respect for players Why Listeners Come to XP • Clear takes• No console-war noise• Insightful, professional coverage• A welcoming gaming community• Industry-level conversations made accessible Whether you're here for gaming news, developer insight, or thoughtful commentary on a changing industry, The Expansion Pass (XP) delivers high-quality coverage every week. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more. Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.

Welcome to The Expansion Pass (XP) — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise.
Hosted by Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) and Captain Logun, XP covers the biggest stories in gaming across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass through weekly news analysis, in-depth reviews, and long-form developer interviews.
Formerly Xbox Expansion Pass, the show has evolved into a multiplatform gaming podcast while staying rooted in the strategy, ecosystem, and conversations that built it.
With 150+ interviews featuring developers, journalists, and studio leads — from AAA to indie — XP offers a grounded perspective on how games are made, why decisions happen, and where the industry is headed. Guests include creators from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Respawn, id Software, Ninja Theory, Blizzard, Asobo, Remedy, and more.
What You’ll Hear on XP
• Weekly gaming and industry news • Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews • Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans • Coverage of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass • Honest analysis grounded in experience and respect for players
Why Listeners Come to XP
• Clear takes • No console-war noise • Insightful, professional coverage • A welcoming gaming community • Industry-level conversations made accessible
Whether you're here for gaming news, developer insight, or thoughtful commentary on a changing industry, The Expansion Pass (XP) delivers high-quality coverage every week.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.
Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.

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