In episode 139 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’ve got plenty to discuss as Microsoft has announced significant changes to the Games With Gold program, E3 is set to return with new leadership, and Ubisoft made waves with the return and showcase of Skull and Bones. 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.
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0:00 Opening
0:29 Welcome
1:01 Words of Kindness
2:21 Games With Gold Changes
8:01 E3 Returning In 2023
12:34 Skull & Bones
19:27 Ubisoft Forward 2022
21:10 Housekeeping
23:02 Collector's Editions
28:07 New Gaming IPs
30:46 Backlog
37:39 Closing

In episode 139 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’ve got plenty to discuss as Microsoft has announced significant changes to the Games With Gold program, E3 is set to return with new leadership, and Ubisoft made waves with the return and showcase of Skull and Bones. 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 Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you! 0:00 Opening 0:29 Welcome 1:01 Words of Kindness 2:21 Games With Gold Changes 8:01 E3 Returning In 2023 12:34 Skull & Bones 19:27 Ubisoft Forward 2022 21:10 Housekeeping 23:02 Collector's Editions 28:07 New Gaming IPs 30:46 Backlog 37:39 Closing

In episode 139 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’ve got plenty to discuss as Microsoft has announced significant changes to the Games With Gold program, E3 is set to return with new leadership, and Ubisoft made waves with the return and showcase of Skull and Bones. 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.&nbsp;The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
<a href="https://twitter.com/InsipidGhost" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter: InsipidGhost</a>
Contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:InsipidGhost@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">InsipidGhost@gmail.com</a>
Please consider leaving&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xbox-expansion-pass/id1482705634" rel="noopener noreferrer">a review on iTunes</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0dU0zcFMc6abageoecruQN?si=e998a9ebfe23431f" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a>. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!
0:00 Opening
0:29 Welcome
1:01 Words of Kindness
2:21 Games With Gold Changes
8:01 E3 Returning In 2023
12:34 Skull &amp; Bones
19:27 Ubisoft Forward 2022
21:10 Housekeeping
23:02 Collector's Editions
28:07 New Gaming IPs
30:46 Backlog
37:39 Closing

Xbox Expansion Pass 139: Skull & Bones Is Real | E3 Returning in 2023 | Games With Gold Changes

Welcome to the Xbox Expansion Pass — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise.
Hosted by Luke Lohr (“Insipid Ghost”) and Captain Logun, XEP covers the biggest stories in Xbox and the gaming industry through weekly news analysis, in-depth reviews, and long-form developer interviews. Whether it’s hands-on impressions of the latest first-party titles, reactions to industry shifts, or conversations with the creators shaping the future of games, XEP brings informed, level-headed insight every week.
With 120+ interviews featuring developers, journalists, and studio leads — from AAA to indie — Xbox Expansion Pass offers a grounded perspective on how games are made, why decisions happen, and where the industry is headed. Recent guests include creators from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Respawn, id Software, Ninja Theory, Blizzard, Asobo, Remedy, and more.
What You’ll Hear on XEP
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Weekly Xbox and gaming industry news
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Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews
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Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans
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Coverage of Xbox hardware, Game Pass updates, studio strategies, and platform trends
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Honest analysis grounded in experience, passion, and respect for players
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</ul>
Why Listeners Come to XEP
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Clear takes
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No console-war noise
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Professional, insightful coverage
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A welcoming community of gamers
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<li>
Industry-level conversations accessible to everyone
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</ul>
Whether you're here for Xbox news, behind-the-scenes dev stories, or thoughtful commentary on the shifting landscape of gaming, Xbox Expansion Pass brings you high-quality coverage every week on your platform of choice — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.
Subscribe and join the XEP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.

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Welcome to the Xbox Expansion Pass — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise. Hosted by Luke Lohr (“Insipid Ghost”) and Captain Logun, XEP covers the biggest stories in Xbox and the gaming industry through weekly news analysis, in-depth reviews, and long-form developer interviews. Whether it’s hands-on impressions of the latest first-party titles, reactions to industry shifts, or conversations with the creators shaping the future of games, XEP brings informed, level-headed insight every week. With 120+ interviews featuring developers, journalists, and studio leads — from AAA to indie — Xbox Expansion Pass offers a grounded perspective on how games are made, why decisions happen, and where the industry is headed. Recent guests include creators from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Respawn, id Software, Ninja Theory, Blizzard, Asobo, Remedy, and more. What You’ll Hear on XEP Weekly Xbox and gaming industry news Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans Coverage of Xbox hardware, Game Pass updates, studio strategies, and platform trends Honest analysis grounded in experience, passion, and respect for players Why Listeners Come to XEP Clear takes No console-war noise Professional, insightful coverage A welcoming community of gamers Industry-level conversations accessible to everyone Whether you're here for Xbox news, behind-the-scenes dev stories, or thoughtful commentary on the shifting landscape of gaming, Xbox Expansion Pass brings you high-quality coverage every week on your platform of choice — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more. Subscribe and join the XEP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.

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