In episode 6 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we discuss the incredible design of the Elite 2 controller and the accessibility options it continues to bring to gamers of all types. With X019 on the horizon we take a look towards announcements likely and unlikely. Finally, to close out the show we chat with Edward Rowe of Red Blue Games about their upcoming game Sparklite, an <a href='mailto:ID@Xbox'>ID@Xbox</a> title that will bring joy to fans of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Rogue Legacy.

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. 

 

<a href='https://twitter.com/InsipidGhost'>Twitter: InsipidGhost</a>

<a href='https://mixer.com/InsipidGhost'>Mixer: Games With Ghost</a>

Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

In episode 6 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we discuss the incredible design of the Elite 2 controller and the accessibility options it continues to bring to gamers of all types. With X019 on the horizon we take a look towards announcements likely and unlikely. Finally, to close out the show we chat with Edward Rowe of Red Blue Games about their upcoming game Sparklite, an ID@Xbox title that will bring joy to fans of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Rogue Legacy. 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. Twitter: InsipidGhost Mixer: Games With Ghost Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

In episode 6 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we discuss the incredible design of the Elite 2 controller and the accessibility options it continues to bring to gamers of all types. With X019 on the horizon we take a look towards announcements likely and unlikely. Finally, to close out the show we chat with Edward Rowe of Red Blue Games about their upcoming game Sparklite, an <a href="mailto:ID@Xbox" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID@Xbox</a>&nbsp;title that will bring joy to fans of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Rogue Legacy.

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;

<a href="https://twitter.com/InsipidGhost" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter: InsipidGhost</a>

<a href="https://mixer.com/InsipidGhost" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mixer: Games With Ghost</a>

Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

Xbox Expansion Pass - Episode 6: Sparklite Developer Interview, Elite 2 Controller, and X019 Preview

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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