#AntstreamArcade #Xbox #Interview

In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Mike Rouse, Studio Head of Antstream. Antstream is the first third-party cloud gaming service to come to Xbox and boasts over 1400 retro titles. Mike discusses the ever growing catalog of titles from classic consoles to include the Playstation, SNES, Atari, and Arcade. From how games are chosen to methods of game preservation, Rouse details how Antstream made its way to Xbox. Enjoy!

Antstream on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntstreamArcade 

Antstream on the Web: https://www.antstream.com/

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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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#XboxNews #ActivisionBlizzard #FTC

In episode 186 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are honored to be joined by PTK Blam, host of The Shop Podcast. In this episode we have an incredible amount of news as the FTC has lost both their trial and appeal against Microsoft, allowing the Activision-Blizzard Merger to go forward…mostly. ID@Xbox held an impressive showcase and a third party game streaming service is on its way to Xbox. 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.

PTK BL4M on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTK_BL4M 

Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

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Twitter: Captain Logun

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#Everspace2 #RockfishGames #Interview

In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Michael Schade, the CEO and Co-Founder of Rockfish Games to discuss Everspace 2 ahead of its August 15th console release. Schade discusses the shift in direction from Everspace 1 to Everspace 2, drawing comparisons to classic games like Diablo and Freelancer. Additionally we hear how important Early Access was to development and what role Xbox Game Pass for PC played in development. Enjoy!

Everspace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/everspace_game 

Everspace on the Web: https://www.everspace.game/ 

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]

#XboxNews #XboxPodcast #ID@Xbox

In episode 185 Luke Lohr is joined by Mr. Bad Bit, host of The Trophy Room: A Playstation Podcast. In this episode we have a quieter news week than we expected in the absence of ABK news, however a new Xbox Showcase, Game Pass Updates, and a flurry of great listener questions has us set.  As always, we hope you enjoy the show.

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.

Mr. Bad Bit on Twitter: @MrBadBit

Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

#Hive #Interview #HiveSocial

In this interview Luke Lohr by the Founder and Creator of Hive Social, Raluca Pop. Hive Social is an app designed to compete alongside Twitter, Threads, and other social media platforms. Raluca discusses Hive's role in the gaming space and how Hive has connected with the gaming community, including Xbox. 

Hive Social: HiveSocial.app

Roluca Pop: https://twitter.com/TheHIVE_Social | @ralucaxhive on Hive

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.

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#FTC #activisionblizzard #xbox

In episode 184 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun examine the relevant news to come out FTC trial’s finale, official sales numbers, and a former console exclusive and game of the year contender is making its way to Xbox. Stray. It’s Stray. As always, we hope you enjoy the show.

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

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#SuperSpaceClub #Interview #Xbox

In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Graham Reid the solo developer behind Super Space Club, which arrives on Xbox and PC on August 4th 2023. Graham discussed his career in game development, working with Xbox, and diversity in the gaming industry.

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]

#FTC #activisionblizzard #xbox

In episode 183 Luke Lohr is joined by Mr. Baron J67 - Communications Director for Level 1 Gaming. In this episode we have genuine bombshell news coming out of the Activision Blizzard acquisition as the FTC vs Xbox Trial has begun, Xbox has raised the price of consoles in several markets, and Xbox has confirmed again they’ve lost the “console wars” - Is it all doom and gloom just a few weeks after the best E3 presentation in years? As always, we hope you enjoy the show.

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.

Baron's Twitter: @BaronJ67

Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

#PlanetOfLana #Interview #Xbox

In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Adam Stjärnljus, Creative Director for Planet of Lana and co-founder of Wishfully, the studio behind the game. Adam shares inspirations for the game and stories from development including discussions of level design and insight on companionship for the player. The two close out with discussions of exclusivity and Game Pass. 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]

#XboxShowcase #ubisoftforward #xboxpodcast

In episode 182 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun they find themselves catching their breath after several incredible showcases from Xbox to Ubisoft and Summer Game Fest. Xbox put up some impressive streaming numbers in there and it seems they’ve also partnered with People Can Fly for a mystery Xbox Project. As always, we hope you enjoy the show.

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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