#XboxPodcast #XboxNews #Bungie
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discussed the delays of both Avowed and STALKER 2, Bungie has laid off nearly a third of its staff, and Game Informer is closing after 33 years. It's not all doom and gloom though as Gamescom promises big things for Xbox fans!
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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.
<a href='https://twitter.com/InsipidGhost'>Twitter: InsipidGhost, </a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/insipidghost/'>Instagram: InsipidGhost, </a>Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: <a href='mailto:InsipidGhost@gmail.com'>InsipidGhost@gmail.com</a>
<a href='https://twitter.com/Capt_Logun'>Twitter: Captain Logun</a>
<a href='https://captlogun.podbean.com/'>Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast</a>
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#XboxPodcast #XboxNews #Bungie Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discussed the delays of both Avowed and STALKER 2, Bungie has laid off nearly a third of its staff, and Game Informer is closing after 33 years. It's not all doom and gloom though as Gamescom promises big things for Xbox fans! XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch 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: InsipidGhost@gmail.com Twitter: Captain Logun Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you

#XboxPodcast #XboxNews #Bungie
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discussed the delays of both Avowed and STALKER 2, Bungie has laid off nearly a third of its staff, and Game Informer is closing after 33 years. It's not all doom and gloom though as Gamescom promises big things for Xbox fans!
XEP Patreon:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass</a>
XEP Merch:&nbsp;<a href="https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch</a>
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.
<a href="https://twitter.com/InsipidGhost" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter: InsipidGhost,&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/insipidghost/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram: InsipidGhost,&nbsp;</a>Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:InsipidGhost@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">InsipidGhost@gmail.com</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Capt_Logun" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter: Captain Logun</a>
<a href="https://captlogun.podbean.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast</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

XEP 237: Avowed DELAYED | Bungie Layoffs | Game Informer Shutting Down

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
<ul>
<li>
Weekly Xbox and gaming industry news
</li>
<li>
Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews
</li>
<li>
Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans
</li>
<li>
Coverage of Xbox hardware, Game Pass updates, studio strategies, and platform trends
</li>
<li>
Honest analysis grounded in experience, passion, and respect for players
</li>
</ul>
Why Listeners Come to XEP
<ul>
<li>
Clear takes
</li>
<li>
No console-war noise
</li>
<li>
Professional, insightful coverage
</li>
<li>
A welcoming community of gamers
</li>
<li>
Industry-level conversations accessible to everyone
</li>
</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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