#suicidesquad #thegameawards #xboxnews In episode 204 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss The Game Awards and Xbox snubs, what’s old is new as nostalgia drives the industry in Call of Duty, Halo, and The Last of Us, and we have we discuss Hogwarts Legacy's controversy. Black Friday sales have arrived and are oddly expensive. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP has Merch...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 232
#ImmortalsOfAveum #ascendantstudios #eaoriginals In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Bret Robbins, Game Director for Immortals of Aveum . Bret discusses the struggles of launching a new single player IP like Immortals of Aveum in a crowded release window, navigating the struggles of running his own studios, and the massive improvements that have arrived with the Echollector Update. XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podc...
Nov 16, 2023•54 min•Ep. 231
#ActivsionBlizzard #GrandTheftAutoVI #XboxSeriesS In episode 203 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the continued news of reorganization at Xbox, Grand Theft Auto 6 is being teased, and the Baldur’s Gate 3 developers have made some impressive discoveries regarding the Xbox Series S. Activision Blizzard has been given more creative license than ever before. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.co...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 230
#ActivsionBlizzard #BlizzCon2023 #PhilSpencer In episode 202 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun check out the news coming from Blizzcon 2023 including Xbox's presence as Phil Spencer makes an appearance to discuss culture and inclusion. Xbox outsells Playstation in Japan for the first time in ages and Call of Duty is bringing a number of controversies with its marketing and quality. We offer review impressions of the Modern Warfare 3 campaign and the Talos Principle 2. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 229
#ActivsionBlizzard #SarahBond #AlanWake In episode 201 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun take a look at the monumental shift in Xbox leadership structure as Sarah Bond has taken over as Xbox President and Matt Booty will oversee Bethesda. Activision’s acquisition brings the number of billion dollar franchises in Xbox’s portfolio to an impressive 17! An Xbox Showcase brings mixed reactions and Alan Wake 2 reviews are in. Enjoy ! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financi...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 228
#ActivsionBlizzard #Bethesda #Xbox In episode 200 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun examine the surprising news of Pete Hines leaving Bethesda after over 20 years, we have an update on when Activision titles will arrive in Xbox Game Pass now that they've been acquired, and we see a major increase in Xbox console sales as a result of Starfield. Spider-Man 2 and Mario Wonder have arrived and we see incredible success for several titles in Xbox Game Pass. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP pleas...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 227
#ActivsionBlizzard #AssassinsCreedMirage #Xbox In episode 199 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun examine the monumental news of Activision-Blizzard FINALLY being acquired by Microsoft and thus joining the Xbox family. Bad news for fans of physical media as Best Buy is set to leave the business…with more companies set to follow suit. All that and some killer good times with game releases. XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast b...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 226
#ForzaMotorsport #AssassinsCreedMirage #Review In episode 198 Captain Logun is joined by Greg Sewart of Player One Podcast to discuss their review of the Xbox exclusive Forza Motorsport. Assassin's Creed Mirage is out and Logun has put ample time into it as the silly seasons of game releases is well under way. As always, we hope you enjoy the show! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionP...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 225
#EpicGames #JimRyan #XboxNews In episode 197 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun react to yet another round of massive layoffs in the gaming industry and we see a surprise milestone for a major Xbox IP, and we’re set for a major month of AAA releases in October. As always, we hope you enjoy the show! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated ...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 224
#PhantomLiberty #TokyoGameShow #XboxNews In episode 196 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are still reeling after the massive Xbox leak that occurred earlier in the week showcasing new hardware and a roadmap to 2030, Tokyo Game Show has brought expected announcements, and we have review impressions of Cyberpunk: Phantom Liberty. As always, we hope you enjoy the show! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/X...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 223
#Unity #XboxNews In episode 195 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the latest Xbox News, Unity has made a critical error and the time for attack has come, and massive layoffs have hit EA studios. Phantom Liberty is on the horizon, The Crew Motorfest is out, and Mortal Kombat is great. It’s a good time to be a gamer. As always, we hope you enjoy the show. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. The Xbox Exp...
Sep 16, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 222
#Starfield #Xbox #News In episode 194 Captain Logun and Mr. Bad Bit discuss Starfield's incredible launch which saw it breaking concurrent view records on Twitch, the Bethesda launch records, and of course Xbox launch records. Starfield impresses everywhere and we could not be more excited. Xbox news galore. Enjoy! XEP 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 inte...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 221
#TMNT #shreddersrevenge #Dimensionshellshock In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Yannic Belzil, Narrative Director at Tribute Games to discuss the recently released DLC for Shredder's Revenge: Dimension Shellshock. Yannick discusses the award winning title proper, added content, and the process for bringing so many Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Easter Eggs to life. New characters, art, and a survival mode all encompass Dimension Shellshock's content. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy X...
Sep 07, 2023•36 min•Ep. 220
#Starfield #Xbox #News In episode 193 Luke Lohr and Mr. Bad Bit discuss Starfield’s arrival and the review discussions and controversies that come with it. Xbox has a new Director for Partnerships in Japan, and subscription prices are going up. As always, we hope you enjoy the show! XEP 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 interpreting the goings on in the wor...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 219
#ActivisionBlizzard #XboxNews #Gamescom In episode 192 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun tackle the mountain of news coming out of Gamescom including Series S parody clauses bending and commentary on the wild news of Ubisoft partnering with Xbox to stream Activision games, you heard that right, and we’ve got review roundups for Armored Core 6 and Immortals of Aveum. It’s a packed show and as always we hope you enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to hel...
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 218
#TheMakingofKarateka #Interview #DigitalEclipse In this interview Luke Lohr is by Stephen Frost, Head of Production at Digital Eclipse , who oversees all projects including The Making of Karateka . The two discuss The Making of Karateka's improvements over previous Digital Eclipse project including its entry as the first of the Gold Master Series. Specific to Karateka the two reflect on Jordan Mechner, creator of Karateka and Prince of Persia, and his efforts to craft games in a time where cinem...
Aug 24, 2023•53 min•Ep. 217
#Starfield #XboxNews #ArmoredCore6 In episode 191 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss Xbox’s new Enforcement System to combat toxic behavior in the community, Game Pass has begun a slew of high profile releases that show no signs of slowing, the Xbox 360 store is shutting down, and Starfield has gone gold. As always, we hope you enjoy! XEP 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 podc...
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 216
#Oceanhorn2 #Interview #xbox In this interview Luke Lohr is by Tommaso De Benetti of Cornfox and Bros to discuss the recent Xbox release of Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, published by FDG Games . The two discuss how the game has changed since its initial launch on Apple Arcade, how the franchise has become a staple homage to The Legend of Zelda, and what sets it apart from other titles. XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound...
Aug 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 215
#TheLastRonin #XboxNews #xbox In episode 190Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the announcement of a new TMNT game based on The Last Ronin including concerns about its developer. Forza Motorsport is set to launch missing key features and a Quake 2 remaster has been shadow dropped into Xbox Game Pass. As always, we hope you enjoy! XEP 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 d...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 214
#MarbleItUpUltra #Interview #xbox In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Alex Swanson and Mark Frohnmayer, co-founders of The Marble Collective . Swanson and Frohnmayer discuss the long legacy of Marble games and how Marble It Up! Ultra is a culmination of over two decades of work in the genre and marks the return of the team to Xbox after a successful title on Xbox Live Arcade two generations ago. Enjoy! XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help u...
Aug 10, 2023•38 min•Ep. 213
#XboxRightToRepair #ExoPrimal #XboxDiscord This week on XEP Captain Logun has mutined against Luke and taken Superpac, aka CJ of Player One Podcast, as a first mate to talk Xbox and Discord making moves to bring native streaming to Discord servers, Xbox selling parts of their controllers for consumers, and CJ can't get away from shooting Dinos in the head. XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. The Xbox Expan...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 212
#DoubleDragon #Xbox #Interview In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Raymond Teo, solo developer at Secret Base working on Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. Raymond discusses working out of Singapore and partnering with freelancers around the world to create a top-tier beat 'em-up with a longstanding legacy like Double Dragon. Enjoy! Secret Base on Twitter: https://twitter.com/secretbaseSG Double Dragon Gaiden: https://doubledragongaiden.com/ XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP ple...
Aug 02, 2023•33 min•Ep. 211
#XboxNews #SquareEnix #FinalFantasyXIV In episode 188 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss Xbox’s newfound relationship with Square Enix as the CEOs of both companies appeared on stage to announce Final Fantasy XIV coming to Xbox. A new Xbox Dashboard is rolling out to gamers, and the rumor mill has kicked up again as Red Dead Redemption Remaster assets are popping up around the web. As always, we hope you enjoy! XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially t...
Jul 29, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 210
#XboxNews #GamePassCore #XboxLive In episode 187 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the death of Xbox Live Gold and the birth of Game Pass Core. The two discuss the latest Sea of Thieves expansion, how Diablo is handling a balancing crisis, and what's on the way later this year. 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 interp...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 209
#AntstreamArcade #Xbox #Interview In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Mike Rouse, Studio Head of Antstream. Antstream is the first third-party cloud gaming service to come to Xbox and boasts over 1400 retro titles. Mike discusses the ever growing catalog of titles from classic consoles to include the Playstation, SNES, Atari, and Arcade. From how games are chosen to methods of game preservation, Rouse details how Antstream made its way to Xbox. Enjoy! Antstream on Twitter: https://twitter.com/...
Jul 19, 2023•43 min•Ep. 208
#XboxNews #ActivisionBlizzard #FTC In episode 186 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are honored to be joined by PTK Blam, host of The Shop Podcast. In this episode we have an incredible amount of news as the FTC has lost both their trial and appeal against Microsoft, allowing the Activision-Blizzard Merger to go forward…mostly. ID@Xbox held an impressive showcase and a third party game streaming service is on its way to Xbox. As always, we hope you enjoy! XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP pleas...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 207
#Everspace2 #RockfishGames #Interview In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Michael Schade, the CEO and Co-Founder of Rockfish Games to discuss Everspace 2 ahead of its August 15th console release. Schade discusses the shift in direction from Everspace 1 to Everspace 2, drawing comparisons to classic games like Diablo and Freelancer. Additionally we hear how important Early Access was to development and what role Xbox Game Pass for PC played in development. Enjoy! Everspace on Twitter: https://t...
Jul 13, 2023•41 min•Ep. 206
#XboxNews #XboxPodcast #ID@Xbox In episode 185 Luke Lohr is joined by Mr. Bad Bit, host of The Trophy Room: A Playstation Podcast . In this episode we have a quieter news week than we expected in the absence of ABK news, however a new Xbox Showcase, Game Pass Updates, and a flurry of great listener questions has us set. As always, we hope you enjoy the show. XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. The Xbox Exp...
Jul 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 205
#Hive #Interview #HiveSocial In this interview Luke Lohr by the Founder and Creator of Hive Social, Raluca Pop. Hive Social is an app designed to compete alongside Twitter, Threads, and other social media platforms. Raluca discusses Hive's role in the gaming space and how Hive has connected with the gaming community, including Xbox. Hive Social: HiveSocial.app Roluca Pop: https://twitter.com/TheHIVE_Social | @ralucaxhive on Hive XEP now has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting...
Jul 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 204
#FTC #activisionblizzard #xbox In episode 184 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun examine the relevant news to come out FTC trial’s finale, official sales numbers, and a former console exclusive and game of the year contender is making its way to Xbox. Stray. It’s Stray. As always, we hope you enjoy the show. 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 interpreting t...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 203
