This week on the Xbox Expansion Pass, we break down the reported Forza Horizon 6 leak, preview the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, and cover the latest industry layoffs impacting Meta, Ubisoft, Unity, and multiple VR studios. We examine new Alinea Analytics data on how Xbox titles are performing on PlayStation, react to the Resident Evil Requiem showcase, and discuss updates on Fable, Gears of War E-Day, Halo Campaign Evolved, Final Fantasy VII Remake on Xbox, and the newest Game Pass releases. A focused look at the biggest Xbox and gaming stories of the week.
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This week on the Xbox Expansion Pass, we break down the reported Forza Horizon 6 leak, preview the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, and cover the latest industry layoffs impacting Meta, Ubisoft, Unity, and multiple VR studios. We examine new Alinea Analytics data on how Xbox titles are performing on PlayStation, react to the Resident Evil Requiem showcase, and discuss updates on Fable, Gears of War E-Day, Halo Campaign Evolved, Final Fantasy VII Remake on Xbox, and the newest Game Pass releases. A focused look at the biggest Xbox and gaming stories of the week. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass BlueSky (Luke): @InsipidGhost Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com BlueSky (Logun): @CaptLogun Check out Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast for more Sea of Thieve's content. If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify - it's one of the best way to support the show. Thank you!

This week on the Xbox Expansion Pass, we break down the reported Forza Horizon 6 leak, preview the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, and cover the latest industry layoffs impacting Meta, Ubisoft, Unity, and multiple VR studios. We examine new Alinea Analytics data on how Xbox titles are performing on PlayStation, react to the Resident Evil Requiem showcase, and discuss updates on Fable, Gears of War E-Day, Halo Campaign Evolved, Final Fantasy VII Remake on Xbox, and the newest Game Pass releases. A focused look at the biggest Xbox and gaming stories of the week.
Support XEP:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass</a>
BlueSky (Luke): <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/insipidghost.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">@InsipidGhost</a>&nbsp;
Contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:InsipidGhost@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">InsipidGhost@gmail.com</a>
BlueSky (Logun): <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/captlogun.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">@CaptLogun</a>&nbsp;
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://captlogun.podbean.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast</a> for more Sea of Thieve's content.
If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving <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's one of the best way to support the show. Thank you!
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XEP 305: Forza Horizon 6 Leak, Xbox Developer Direct Preview, and Industry Layoffs

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
</li>
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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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