#SteamWorldBuild #Xbox #interview In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by both Brjann Sigurgeirsson, SteamWorld Franchise Director, and Adam Vassee, the Producer of SteamWorld Build. Together they discuss how SteamWorld Build fits into the larger universe of SteamWorld titles and what the teams are hoping to accomplish with SteamWorld Build's gameplay. Discussions of a sequel to SteamWorld Dig 2, no longer being exclusive anywhere, and remastering the old games into a collection are all talking...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 172
#Xbox #GamePass #hogwartslegacy In episode 165 Luke and Logun discuss the logic in the arguments of Game Pass membership cannibalizing a game's sales. PSVR2 is launching which leads us to offer quick speculation on what we want from an Xbox VR device and lastly, Sea of Thieves has dropped some EPIC Halo content into their shop and we are stoked. 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 bet...
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 171
#WantedDead #Xbox #interview In this interview we are joined by Sergei Kolobashkin, Creative Director for Wanted: Dead to discuss the just released third-person action title. Sergei leads a team comprised of members from the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive teams and discusses balancing their pedigree skillset to create a balance of sword based close quarter combat with third person shooting. Enjoy! XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look,...
Feb 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 170
#hogwartslegacy #AtomicHeart #Xbox In episode 164 Luke and Logun take a look at the impressive release of Hogwarts Legacy, find out what’s going on with the Atomic Heart controversy, and Jedi Survivor marketing has begun. Impressions of the Dead Space Remake, Hogwarts, and more as well. 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...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 169
#Xbox #ShouldersOfGiants #xbox In this interview Patrick McAvena, President of Moving Pieces Interactive joins Luke Lohr to discuss the recent launch of their Xbox exclusive indie: Shoulders of Giants. McAvena shares his insights on creating a procedurally generated sci-fi adventure starring a frog on top of a mech. This Xbox exclusive is out now on Xbox Series S|X and Epic Game Store. Enjoy! XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, soun...
Feb 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 168
#Xbox #Titanfall3 #HiFiRush In episode 163 of XEP Luke and Logun discuss the cancellation of an untitled Titanfall project that could indeed have been Titanfall 3. A number of other live service titles are shutting down including Rumbleverse, Knockout City, and the Xbox exclusive Crossfire X. Hal Infinite looks to have ended its single player endeavors as the franchise is moving to Unreal Engine for its next iteration. As always, we hope you enjoy. XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 167
#HiFiRush #Interview #Xbox In this interview John Johanas, Director of Hi-Fi Rush sits down with Luke Lohr to discuss the game's incredible reception since its shadowdrop at the Xbox Developer Direct. Johanas goes into detail regarding the inception of the game at TangoGameworks and how the team went about designing system that was intrinsically tied to its audio tracks. This Xbox exclusive is out now on Xbox Series S|X and Windows PC. Enjoy! XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consi...
Feb 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 166
#Xbox #DeveloperDirect #Goldeneye In episode 162 Luke and Logun discuss the biggest announcements from the Xbox Developer Direct including the release dates for Redfall and Minecraft Legends, the shadowdrop of TangoGamerwork’s new game Hi-Fi Rush, and of course the long awaited arrival of Rare’s Goldeneye 007. Xbox released some mixed financial results in its last quarter and we’re excited to rock. We hope you enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 165
#Xbox #HaloInfinite #MarvelsAvengers In episode 160 Luke and Logun discuss the massive layoffs at Microsoft as they let go of 10,000 employees, including those in the gaming division. Halo Infinite, Bethesda, and other Xbox studios have been hit hard. Halo Infinite is no longer receiving campaign support. Marvel's Avengers is ending after 2.5 years and Xbox Game Pass welcomes several heavy hitters including Persona 3, Persona 4, and Monster Hunter Rise. Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a ...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 164
#Xbox #Ubisoft #DeveloperDirect In episode 160 Luke and Logun discuss the recently revealed Xbox Developer Direct, a new way for Xbox to showcase its games to fans. Ubisoft is running into sincere financial issues that are impacting all of its major titles including the oft delayed Skull and Bones, and finally we look ahead to some of the more immediate releases this quarter. We hope you enjoy. The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of vid...
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 163
#Xbox #SailForth #Interview In this interview Luke Lohr sits down with David Evans , Festive Vector's sole developer, to discuss the launch of Sail Forth. Sail Forth is a title six years in the making that arrived to all platforms including Xbox on December 21, 2022. Sail Forth has since gained indie success as its made the rounds to be a competent, enjoyable sailing title with enjoyable combat and humorous writing. Sail Forth is available now for Xbox and Steam users . XEP Interviews is a spin-...
Jan 11, 2023•37 min•Ep. 162
#Xbox #Redfall #Zenimax In episode 159 Luke welcomes his new co-host Captain Logun to we’re discussing the latest updates on Redfall and Starfield release dates, hundreds of game developers at Microsoft’s Zenimax studios have voted to unionize, and Xbox is releases a lackluster Series X bundle. We 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 InsipidGho...
Jan 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 161
#Xbox #WeAreTheCaretakers #GamingPodcast In this interview Luke Lohr sits down with Scott Brodie of Heart Shaped Games to discuss We Are The Caretakers. Scott was previously featured on XEP 78 as We Are The Caretakers was spotlighted in an ID@Xbox Showcase. This was back in April of 2021 and we are excited to welcome him back. We Are The Caretakers releases on January 6th for Xbox and Steam. XEP Interviews is a spin-off of the highly successful XEP, which saw 90+ industry professionals interview...
Jan 05, 2023•32 min•Ep. 160
#Xbox #TheGameAwards #XboxGamePass In episode 158 we welcome Todd Oxtra of Secret Friends Unite on to discuss the possibility of Xbox introducing a cheaper, cloud only option of Game Pass. The Game Awards hit record numbers in terms of audience and High On Life is charting incredibly well. 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 a...
Dec 20, 2022•49 min•Ep. 159
#Xbox #TheGameAwards #Frogwares In episode 157 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’ll discuss the no show by Xbox at The Game Awards and just what that means for 2023. We ask the question whether or not Xbox has failed in 2022, note that Xbox is raising prices in 2023, and examine news of the FTC's lawsuit to stop the Activision Blizzard merger. After that we welcome Ukrainian Developer Antonina Melnykova to the show, a Narrative Lead at Frogwares working on the Sherlock Holmes series. She’ll discuss ...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 158
#Xbox #DigitalEclipse #Atari50Celebration In episode 156 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome two developers from Digital Eclipse, Stephen Frost and Jeremy Williams on to discuss their latest work in retro wizardry, the Atari 50 Celebration. Prior to that we’ll briefly discuss some Black Friday sales and the Game Awards value. 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. Lu...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 157
#Xbox #Xbox360 #ActivisionBlizzard In episode 155 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome two friends to the show with PTKBL4M of The Shop Podcast and David Whitaker of Level1Gaming joining us to discuss our best memories of the Xbox 360, Callisto Protocol offering death animations in a season pass, and even MORE controversy in the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 156
#Xbox #TheGameAwards #XboxSeriesS In episode 154 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we celebrate 20 years of Xbox Live, check out some sweet Black Friday deals including the perfect sale price for the Xbox Series S and discuss the problematic timelines for The Game Awards. 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 topi...
Nov 20, 2022•29 min•Ep. 155
#Xbox #GearsOfWar #LillymoGames In episode 153 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we are joined by the co-founder and creative lead for Lillymo games, Colin Moriarty to discuss art styles, the writing process, and how publishing on multiple platforms gleans insight into the difference between Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo. Gears of War is getting the film treatment from Netflix and Halo’s Winter Update impresses. Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 154
#Xbox #Fable #Diablo4 In episode 152 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we examine the mountain of news from the past two weeks including Xbox potentially raising their prices, Diablo 4’s reported release date, Modern Warfare’s quality, Eidos Montreal working on Fable, and several Xbox milestones of late. 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, play...
Nov 06, 2022•37 min•Ep. 153
#Xbox #VictorLucas #SilentHill In episode 151 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome the legendary Victor Lucas to the show to chat about the week’s news including the Silent Hill and Resident Evil showcases which gave horror fans plenty cause for celebration. Meanwhile the releases of Gotham Knights, A Plague Tale Requiem, and Modern Warfare’s campaign have us all lamenting our backlogs. Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of vid...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 152
#Xbox #GothamKnights #LayersOfFears In episode 150 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome the creative director for Layers of Fears Damian Kocurek on from Anshar Studios to discuss bringing fear to gaming, an interview just in time for Spooky Season. Gotham Knights is locked at 30 frames on consoles and Xbox is bringing Cloud gaming to the Meta Quest Store. It’s a celebratory episode for 150 . Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world o...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 151
#Xbox #CDProjektRed #MikeChapman In episode 149 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome Mike Chapman from Rare to discuss his role as Creative Director for Sea of Thieves and just how the game has evolved since launch…plus a few teases for the future. Prior to that we’ll discuss roadmap laid out for future content out of CD Projekt Red for the Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises. Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and ...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 150
#Xbox #Stadia #Soulstice In episode 148 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we welcome the developers of Reply Games Marco Mortillaro and Samuele Perseo on to discuss their recent AA release of Soulstice, an homage to classic action games like DMC and Ninja Gaiden. Prior to that we take a look at the implications on xCloud of Google’s decision to shut down Stadia and what game companies are doing for players impacted. Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings ...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 149
#Xbox #Cyberpunk #IronMan In episode 147 of the Xbox Expansion Pass there’s plenty of good news to discuss ranging from the announcement of EA Motive’s Iron Man title to Satya Nadella’s public statements on the Activision Blizzard Deal expressing confidence and perhaps casting shade. Beyond that GTA 6 has been leaked and Cyberpunk lives again. 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 Xb...
Sep 25, 2022•41 min•Ep. 148
#Xbox #TokyoGameShow #BonnieRoss In episode 146 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’re joined by the Grand Curator of the Game Mess, Mr. Jeff Grubb. We’ll be chatting this past week’s second E3-esque slew of announcements thanks to a PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show - lots of cross platform news hitting the gamerverse in this one. Bonnie Ross is exiting 343 Industries raising questions about the future of Halo and Jeff Grubb shares details of Xbox's internal relea...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 147
#Xbox #JimRyan #CallofDuty In episode 145 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we break down comment's made by Playstation's Jim Ryan calling Phil Spencer's Activision offer "inadequate" while also debating the merits of a price hike for consoles. New Xbox hardware has been announced by way of the Elite 2 Core controller and we wonder just what's going on at 343 studios. The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they im...
Sep 11, 2022•52 min•Ep. 146
#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 indus...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 145
#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...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 144
#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 ecosy...
Aug 07, 2022•55 min•Ep. 143
