#Xbox #SeamusBlackley #EmbracerGroup

In episode 144 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’re grateful to be joined by Seamus Blackley. Physicist, mathematician, designer and Father of the Original Xbox. This has been a long time coming and as always: 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: [email protected]

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0:00 Intro

0:46 Welcome

1:15 Words of Kindness

3:36 Embracer Group Acquisitions 

6:38 Dead Island 2

8:48 Introducing Seamus Blackley

10:00 Reflecting on Celebrity

14:51 Emailing Bill Gates & Internal Politics

19:37 Seamus vs 3DO

21:29 From A Home of Abuse

23:39 Life Changing Quote

27:00 Lonely?

34:15 Ethernet to xCloud

40:15 Proving Bill Gates

43:33 Microsoft's Dumb Mistake

46:50 People Taking Credit

51:58 Thoughts on Activision & Bethesda

52:00 Peter Moore & Steve Balmer

54:02 Episode 201 of Unlocked

56:30 Phil Spencer

58:00 Local Compute versus Cloud

1:00:12 Seamus Advice

1:02:00 Now a CEO

1:05:00 Playing Games

1:08:07 Outro

#Xbox #Gamescom #RimworldConsoleEdition

In episode 143 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we discuss the recent string of high profile delays out of this fall, the Xbox presence at Gamescom, and Modern Warfare 2 looks to be making a big splash ahead of October. In the back half of the show we’re joined by Kevin Mann of Double Eleven Studios to discuss the release of Rimworld: Console Edition. 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: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 Introduction

0:45 Welcome

1:22 Words of Kindness

4:27 Xbox at Gamescom

7:19 Playstation Blocking Games

9:25 Third Party at Gamescom

12:18 Delayed Games (Midnight Suns & Hogwarts)

18:43 Call of Duty Beta

21:06 Halo's Survival

23:15 Elden Ring In Gamepass

26:56 Dream Guest on XEP

34:52 Double Eleven's Kevin Mann

35:30 Rimworld's Genre

39:33 Porting a PC Game to Console

47:27 Pressure 

50:11 Future Rimworld DLC

52:01 Massive Game

57:44 Killer Squirrels

1:01:22 Player Feedback

1:05:52 Closing

#Xbox #Playstation #Activision

In episode 141 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’re joined by content creator Mr. Boomstick XL to discuss a number of topics including an Xbox first party check in, the Activision acquisition bringing statements of fear from Sony and downplay from Microsoft, and Xbox is soft launching a Game Pass family plan. 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.

Mr. Boomstick's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DoubleBarrelGamingWMrBoomStickXL 

Twitter: InsipidGhost

Contact: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 Intro

0:28 Welcome

0:59 Words of Kindness

3:04 First Party Check In - Halo

8:27 Roadmap Failures

10:48 Forge Mode Leaks

18:43 Forza Horizon Hot Wheels

25:04 Sea of Thieves Season 7

29:35 Is Sony Scared of Activision Deal?

36:00 It's Just Business

43:08 Game Pass Family Plan

49:48 Hellblade 2 Details

55:20 Closing

#Xbox #Discord #Multiversus

In episode 141 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’re joined by Joseph Moran, aka Mr. Bad Bit, host of The Trophy Room: A Playstation Podcast to discuss the latest gaming news including some Xbox sales numbers, Discord arriving to the Xbox ecosystem, and excitement around WB’s Multiversus. After that I sit down with CEO of Herobeat Studios Javier Romello to chat about their recently launched title: Endling Extinction is Forever.. 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: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 Intro

0:49 Welcome

1:30 Words of Kindness

2:54 Sea of Thieves Adventures

8:30 Infamous First Light

9:40 Xbox & Discord

17:20 Xbox Sales Numbers

25:59 COVID Effects Studios

31:57 Multiversus

45:15 M Rated Games

54:31 Hobbies?

58:09 The Trophy Room

58:56 Endling Extinction Is Forever Interview

1:24:25 Outrod

#Xbox #AsDuskFalls #Fall2022

In episode 140 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we prepare for Xbox’s biggest month since the launch of Halo Infinite thanks to a high profile indie As Dusk Falls and the Hot Wheels DLC for Forza Horizon 5. Halo Infinite's Co-Op campaign has launched and we've got a preview of games to come in the Fall of 2022. 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: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 Steve Downes Intro

0:46 Welcome

1:17 Words of Kindness

4:04 Housekeeping

5:37 Sea of Thieves Season 7

8:28 "Team Health"

11:45 Sony's PS4 Initiatives

14:04 Halo Infinite Co-Op

17:55 As Dusk Falls Impressions

20:42 As Dusk Falls Controls

22:43 Bright Memory Imbound

24:17 Coming Soon for Xbox

26:36 Summer Game Sale

29:36 Release Date Importance

33:33 Game Pass Has Games

38:17 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: [email protected]

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 138 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we battle another light news week with reviews of the SteelSeries Nova Pro Wireless headset and offer impressions of the latest horror title in Fobia St. Dinfna Hotel. After that we rock some listener mail and then we’re joined by the Fobia developer Fabio Martins of Pulsatrix Studios to close out the show. 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: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 Opening

0:46 Welcome

1:22 Words of Kindness

3:02 Halo Infinite Co-Op

7:15 Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Review

17:40 Fobia St. Dinfna Hotel Impressions

22:07 Third Party Developers with Xbox IP

26:36 Sea of Thieves PvE

34:56 Fobia Interview

36:29 Fobia Inspirations

42:36 Fobia Puzzles

44:24 Environment Designs

54:27 Pulsatrix Studios

1:01:02 Closing

In episode 137 of the Xbox Expansion Pass  we’re welcoming Sniper Elite 5’s Lead Designer Ryan Baker on to discuss his work at Rebellion bringing Sniper Elite action to gamers. It’s kill cams galore. Prior to that it’s been a light news week so we dive deep into the XEP mailbag. 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: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 Opening

0:49 Welcome

1:22 Words of Kindness

2:48 Halo MCC Microtransactions

7:47 Headsets - Arctis Nova Pro

11:55 Fall Guys Xbox

13:11 2022 Indies

17:26 Grounded Full Release

20:46 Xbox Games on Playstation

23:53 Goldeneye on Xbox

26:11 Fall Xbox Games

28:55 Emotional Xbox Games

33:30 Sniper Elite 5 Interview

34:45 Watching Player Feedback

40:48 Difficulty & Accessibility

45:40 Sandbox Strategies

53:31 Kill Cams

56:19 Testicle Explosions

1:02:10 Zombie Army

1:07:16 Multiplayer

1:15:23 Xbox Game Pass

1:22:26 Closing

In episode 136 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’ll recap a few of the bigger announcements from the Capcom Showcase including the news regarding Series S|X upgrades for Resident Evil titles. After that we'll examine the Final Fantasy announcements from Square Enix including  what is and is not coming to Xbox. Finally, we welcome back developers 34BigThings to discuss the launch of their antigravity racer Redout 2.  It’s a packed episode and I hope you 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: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 David Bateson Intro

0:30 Welcome

1:09 Words of Kindness

1:55 Housekeeping

3:44 Capcom Showcase

5:53 Resident Evil Village

7:51 Dragon's Dogma 2

9:35 Starfield Scope

10:48 ExoPrimal

12:34 Final Fantasy Xbox

13:48 Ignoring Xbox

18:33 Showcase Reflections & Diablo 4

20:35 Listener Mail

22:30 Xbox Mascot

24:38 Halo Rumors

27:00 A Plague's Tale

28:14 Serious Xbox Games

31:35 Redout 2 Intrerview

33:12 Redout 2's Goals

35:06 Difficulty

38:00 Easier With Sequels

42:11 Ship Customization

45:46 NVRA Racing Inspiration

48:08 Redout 2 Soundtrack

50:15 Dynamic Music

52:40 Accessibilty Options

57:43 Redout Space Assault

1:00:00 No Xbox Game Pass/PS Plus

1:04:47 Outro

In episode 135 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we're looking back at some of the more memorable announcements from both Summer Games Fest and of course the Xbox Bethesda Showcase. From Riot Games to Diablo and Persona we'll break down the impact these announcements have on the Xbox ecosystem. After that we’ll be sitting down with Yannick Belzil of Tribute Games to discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge. It’s a packed episode and I hope you 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: [email protected]

Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

0:00 Intro

0:49 Welcome

1:26 Words of Kindness

3:38 Housekeeping

4:30 Samsung TV's

6:55 Activision Exclusivity

9:00 Summer Game Fest

10:04 Modern Warfare 2

13:53 Xbox Showcase Reactions

17:17 Riot Games

21:01 Overwatch & Diablo

25:20 Sea of Thieves & Flight Sim

26:55 Redfall

28:40 Hot Wheels Forza

31:22 More Games

34:55 Kojima

36:13 Starfield

40:51 Listener Mail

47:17 Shredder's Revenge Interview

51:18 Researching Art Styles

53:55 Difficulty & Multiplayer

56:08 Story Creation

1:01:04 Supporting Characters

1:03:00 Level Challenges

1:05:30 6 Player Co-Op

1:11:00 DLC & Costumes

1:13:40 Working With Dotemu

1:16:25 Cowabunga Collection

1:18:28 Game Pass Inclusion

1:20:25 Local Co-Op

1:23:49 Voice Cast

1:25:40 Creating TMNT Canon

1:28:08 Outro