#Xbox #Steam #VRGaming Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the release of an Xbox Meta Quest 3S VR headset, the inclusion of Steam games on Xbox PC, and the expansion of Play Anywhere. Enjoy! Support XEP: 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...
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 322
#SummerGameFest #GamingNews #ROGAlly Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down with Sam Tolbert of Windows Central @WindowsCentralGaming to discuss every game they played at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Sam went hands on with the new Xbox Handheld and takes YOUR questions about it. Support XEP: 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 ...
Jun 21, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 321
#XboxShowcase #GamingNews #ROGAlly Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss their impressions of attending the Xbox Community Watch event, the Xbox Showcase, and the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld. Support XEP: 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. Luk...
Jun 15, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 320
#SummerGameFest #XboxShowcase #GamingNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss their expectations for Summer Game Fest, the MIX Showcase, and the Xbox Showcase 2025. Will we finally see Contraband, Everwild, or Perfect Dark? Will we see Gears of War E-Day's release date? Support XEP: 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 ...
Jun 01, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 319
Luke Lohr sits down with Mat Piscatella of Circana. Mat is Circana’s video game industry analyst. He regularly advises senior industry leaders, media, and trade associations on the business trends impacting gaming’s present and future. Support XEP: 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 ho...
Jun 01, 2025•54 min•Ep. 318
#GamingNews #WarhammerSpaceMarine #Gaming Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by @jez.c Corden to chat about the week's gaming news including Hellblade 2 heading to PlayStation, Warhammer Space Marine Remastered coming to Game Pass, and the new Retro Classics partnership between Xbox and Antstream. Enjoy! Anubis created an incredible Doom statue. XGprints on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/xgprints/ Anubisxg on BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/anubisxg.bsky.social Support XEP: https:/...
May 25, 2025•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 317
#gearsofwar #PlayStation #JadeRaymond Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Jordan Middler of VGC ( @VGC ) to discuss the week's gaming news. Gears of War has a movie director, Jade Raymond has left Sony and Haven Studios, and PlayStation's Bungie has plagiarism issues. Again. Support XEP: 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 o...
May 17, 2025•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 316
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the massive news of Xbox RAISING its prices on all hardware to include controllers, accessories, and consoles. Games prices are also rising but Game Pass looks to keep its current model. Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May and yet another Titanfall project has been cancelled. Wild Week! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion ...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 315
Luke Lohr sits down with Stephen Kick, Studio Head of @Nightdivestudios to discuss the Kex Engine, working with massive IPs like Star Wars, Doom, and Quake, as well as what makes a game worth remastering. Stephen shares some of the lessons the team has learned over the years and confirms some fun irons in the fire for the future. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pas...
May 01, 2025•50 min•Ep. 314
Luke Lohr, xBaconGamnx ( @thenerdchatpodcast ) and Captain Logun discuss the release of the Oblivion Remaster as well as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Both games are incredible and have gathered great audiences. More Doom news on the horizon and Game Pass delivers big. Enjoy! Support XEP: 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 t...
Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 313
#Oblivion #DoomDarkAges #XboxNews Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Lord Cognito of Defining Duke and the Iron Lords ( @IronLordsPodcastRoundtable ) discuss the Oblivion Remaster, which titles Xbox should be remaking, and the latest gaming news. Doom The Dark Ages has new hardware and the Xbox Spring Sale is live. Enjoy! Support XEP: 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 d...
Apr 20, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 312
#XboxShowcase #SummerGameFest #ElderScrolls Luke Lohr and Captain Logun return to the fold this week to discuss the announcement of the Xbox Game Showcase Double Feature in 2025. The Outer Worlds 2 will be spotlighted along with upcoming Xbox titles. Marathon Impressions go live during the show, and Toys For Bob remains excited to work on Banjo Kazooie. When is Elder Scrolls Oblivion's Remake? Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/coll...
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 311
#Switch2 #GamingCosts #GamingNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the news of the Nintendo Switch 2 and how its prices are impacting the gaming market overall, to include Xbox adjacent handhelds. South of Midnight has launched and we have a review roundup for you. Doom The Dark Ages previews are live, mixed, and exciting. Also, Luke has to eat Pineapple Pizza. Jerks. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbo...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 310
#XboxNews #Ubisoft #MarvelGames Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's latest gaming news including the arrival of more Marvel games on Xbox, Ubisoft being (partially) bought by Tencent, and layoffs at Crystal Dynamics. Enjoy! Support XEP: 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 a...
Mar 30, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 309
#Xbox #Steam #GamingNews Captain Logun and Jampack Sam look at this week's latest gaming news including a potential partnership between Steam and Xbox. Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics...
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 308
#GamingNews #Kennan #Ubisoft Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined King David of the @IronLordsPodcastRoundtable , to discuss the latest gaming news. Xbox's handheld "Project Kennan" launches in 2025 and is made by Asus. Ubisoft is shopping its IP around to major publishers, including EA and Xbox. The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remake is set to launch in April if reports are to be believed. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/col...
Mar 16, 2025•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 307
#XboxNews #TonyHawk #Expedition33 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by @colteastwood to discuss the latest gaming news including the announcement of Tony Hawk 3 & 4 Remaster, Starfield news, previews for Expedition 33 and Atomfall, and more. Enjoy! Support XEP: 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 ...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 306
#WBGames #Fable #gamingnews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss a bombshell week of news as Fable has been delayed to 2026 by Xbox. WB Games announced the closing of Monolith, Player First Games, and Warner Bros Games San Diego. Multiple projects cancelled. That and Luke's review of Monster Hunter Wilds! Support XEP: 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 i...
Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 305
#Gaming #Interview #JasonSchreier Luke Lohr sits down with Jason Schreier, gaming journalist for Bloomberg and author of three distinct books spotlighting game development's inner workings. Schreier discusses the closing of WB Games, Monolith, and more industry layoffs. Jason Schreier Social: https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social Play Nice: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781538725429/ Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merc...
Mar 01, 2025•50 min•Ep. 304
#GamingNews #AI #MarvelRivals Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down what is known about NetEase cutting jobs industry wide, including the successful Marvel Rivals team. Xbox also announced that they would be using AI to help build future game. This software is called Muse. Support XEP: 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 th...
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 303
#mightymorphinpowerrangers #ritasrewind #powerrangers Luke Lohr sits down with Stephen Frost (Head of Production) and Dan Amrich (Content Editor) of @DigitalEclipse to discuss Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind. The team at Digital Eclipse discusses its response to fan feedback, game updates, and potential future endeavors. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a p...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 301
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the reviews of Avowed, South of Midnight previews, and the next Xbox being approved. Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the ind...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 302
#Avowed #CarriePatel #Interview Luke Lohr sits down with Carrie Patel of Obsidian Entertainment to discuss the Avowed's development, gameplay loop, and creating a world for gamers to explore. Enjoy! Support XEP: 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. Luk...
Feb 11, 2025•16 min•Ep. 299
#XboxNews #GamingPodcast #Gaming Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Jesse Norris of XboxEra discuss news of more games coming to PlayStation, an Xbox Indie Showcase, and a full release slate of games on the way for Xbox. Support XEP: 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 i...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 300
#XboxNews #XboxPodcast #PlayStation Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the news of Forza Horizon 5 heading to PlayStation, confirming that Xbox is now fully third party. Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun dis...
Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 298
#XboxNews #XboxPodcast #DeveloperDirect Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Baron of LV1 Gaming to discuss the excellent showcase hosted by Xbox with their Developer Direct. Ninja Gaiden 4, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, South of Midnight, Expedition 33, and Doom The Dark Ages... Wow. Support XEP: 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 ...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 297
#Doom #JohnRomero #doomthedarkages Luke Lohr sits down with John Romero to discuss the legacy of Doom from the early days through to Doom: The Dark Ages. Romero sheds light on his career, his thoughts on the gaming industry, subscription services, and game development. Support XEP: 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 wor...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 296
#XboxNews #Switch2 #GamingNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun examine the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 and debate whether or not this is competition for the Xbox ecosystem. Support XEP: 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 and Captain L...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 295
#XboxNews #XboxHandheld #CES Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the news coming out of CES 2025 to include the collision course of handhelds between Steam, Xbox, Asus, and Lenovo's hardware. Enjoy! Support XEP: 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. Luk...
Jan 12, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 294
#XboxNews #XboxHardware #Multiplatform Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by K. Asante @TheGamingCirclePodcast to chat about what the future holds for Xbox hardware. Will new hardware for Xbox be shown in 2025? Will it be a handheld, a hybrid, or a standard console? Enjoy! Support XEP: 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 ...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 293
