#XboxNews #TangoGameworks #Arkane In episode 227 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the four studios that are being shut down by Xbox. Tango Gameworks, makers of the award-winning Hi-Fi Rush included. XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast bett...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 262
#XboxNews #ActivisionBlizzard #Bethesda In episode 226 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss just what to expect at the upcoming Xbox Showcase now that both Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard are included. Gears of War, Call of Duty, Avowed, and more are expected to be there. TKO Asante and Wandering Dutch join later in the episode to drop their predictions. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon! XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast bet...
May 04, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 261
#XboxNews #Activision #PlayStation In episode 225 Luke Lohr and Lord Cognito discuss whether or not Xbox is actually dominating the gaming space after posting record profits and game engagement despite a severe drop in console sales. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: http...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 260
#XboxNews #Fallout #SeaOfThieves In episode 224 Luke Lohr and the panel discuss the latest Xbox news and whether or not Fallout and Sea of Thieves are the new pillars of Xbox. Where do Halo, Gears of War, and Starfield now stand? 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https:/...
Apr 20, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 259
#XboxNews #Fallout #Xbox In episode 223 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Baron J of Level 1 Gaming to chat about the new Fallout show, Activision as a pillar of Xbox, and new hardware. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collection...
Apr 13, 2024•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 258
In episode 222 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the impressive reception to Hellblade 2's previews, look ahead to the next Xbox Showcase, and discuss newfound rumors of Gears of War's return. XEP has a Patreon! 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.mysh...
Apr 06, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 257
#TailsOfIron #TailsOfIronII In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Jack Bennett, Co-Founder of Odd Bug Studio and Game Designer to the Tails of Iron series. Jack discusses the creation of Odd Bug Studio and the reception to the first game in the series along with how Tails of Iron II exists in conjunction with the larger narrative being crafted. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpan...
Apr 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 256
#xboxhandheld #PhilSpencer #XboxNews In episode 221 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun chat about new Xbox hardware, Embracer group being lame, and which Xbox brand should be on Broadway. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expans...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 255
#dragonsdogma2 #marvel1943 #XboxNews In episode 220 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are discussing their time in Dragon’s Dogma 2 along with the not quite shadow dropped microtransactions that dropped after the review process went live. Theirs also news of the upcoming Captain America and Black Panther outing in Marvel 1943: The Rise of Hydra. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPas...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 254
#Palworld #XboxNews In episode 219 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun reflect on some of the recent releases like the Battlefont Collection that have arrived to mixed reviews, Xbox exclusive Palworld is open to investment and acquisition, and we tackle listener questions. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchan...
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 253
#XboxPartnerPreview #XboxNews In episode 218 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the titles shown at Xbox's Partner Preview 2024. Tales of Kenzera, STALKER Zone Trilogy, and Unknown 9: Awakening all stood out among a fairly strong show. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check thi...
Mar 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 252
#TalesOfKenzeraZAU #indiegame #eaoriginals In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Abubakar Salim, CEO and Founder of Surgent Studios to discuss their debut title: Tales of Kenzera: ZAU . Salim discusses how Tales of Kenzera is a project born from grief and the loss of his father. Inspired by Bantu culture we hear Salim go in-depth on just what this EA Originals title means to him. XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast ...
Mar 06, 2024•46 min•Ep. 251
#indiegame #interview #anime In this interview Luke Lohr sits down with Rinaldo Wirz, developer behind the anime inspired Captain Velvet Meteor: The Jump+ Dimensions . Captain Velvet is a tactical action game where we meet Damien, a young boy who’s just moved to Japan. Lonely, Damien plunges into his imagination as the superhero Captain Velvet Meteor and discovers a world of heroes and villains from his favorite manga. Call upon a roster of Jump+ characters to help him on his quest to escape the...
Feb 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 250
#Xbox #XboxNews #Exclusives In episode 217 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Karak from ACG . The three discuss the move by Xbox to send Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves to Switch and PlayStation. Helldivers 2 and Palworld have become a comparison point between consoles and Phil Spencer gave comments on Xbox's strategy moving forward. XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/X...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 249
#TacticsGame #HexGambit #StrategyGame In this interview Luke Lohr sits down with Adam Stewart of One Man Left Studios to discuss the release of Hex Gambit: Respawned. Hex Gambit: Respawned is a short form, competitive strategy-tactics game that lets players surprise each other in plain sight. The game is launching on March 6th 2024 for Steam (PC & Mac), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider su...
Feb 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 248
#Xbox #XboxNews #Exclusives In episode 216 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the details emerging in the wake of the Xbox Business Update provided by Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty. There's new Xbox hardware on the way and we know that some games are going multiplatform. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expa...
Feb 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 247
#Xbox #XboxNews #Exclusives In episode 215 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the rumors swirling around Xbox's future. Will their games end up on PlayStation? Is Xbox done with physical media? 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collectio...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 246
#XboxNews #SuicideSquad #Palworld Luke's mic was too hot in this episode. Apologies in advance for the frustration. In episode 214 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the now confirmed massive success of Palworld as an Xbox exclusive, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’s divisive narrative, and Blizzard has new leadership. 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 ! If...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 245
#VideoGames #Journalism #Xbox In this interview Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by journalist Stephen Totilo ( GameFile.news ) to discuss the state of games journalism as well as how games coverage has changed over the course of his 20+ year career. 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! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 244
#XboxNews #Layoffs #Palworld In episode 212 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the industry-wide continuance of layoffs including 1900 at Microsoft. Palworld has proven to be the latest gaming phenomenon and more signs emerge that Xbox is exiting the physical games market. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pas...
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 243
#Scrapper #gearsofwar #unrealengine In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by legendary game designer Cliff Bleszinski to discuss his work on Unreal Engine, Gears of War, Lawbreakers, and his most recent endeavors in the world of entertainment: Scrapper. 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! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, p...
Jan 23, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 242
#Xbox2024 #DeveloperDirect #XboxNews In episode 212 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by one Rand al Thor 19, the Man With The Million, to discuss the wonderful array of news to come out of the Xbox Developer Direct including Avowed, Hellblade, and Indiana Jones. Game Pass is growing, Halo Infinite has new life, and several IP continue to be MIA. Enjoy!” XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/Xbo...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 241
#Xbox2024 #DeveloperDirect #XboxNews In episode 211 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun look ahead to the announced Xbox Developer Direct which promises updates on Avowed, Hellblade 2, and Indiana Jones. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reviews are stellar and the game is an early contender for Game of the Year 2024. 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 ! If you're int...
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 240
#Xbox2024 #ActivisionBlizzard #XboxNews In episode 210 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Todd Oxtra of Secret Friends Unite to discuss what's to come in the year 2024 for Xbox. Rumors of a potential Developer Direct are picking up speed and just what might Xbox have in store for gamers this year? 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 ! If you're interest...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 239
#Insomniac #BobbyKotick #Starfield In episode 209 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Dan DaddyDWally and Jose Martinez III , hosts of The Nerd Chat, a fellow Xbox podcast bringing Xbox and gaming news to gamers. Today we’re chatting about Insomniac Hacks, Starfield milestones, and Game Pass through the year. 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 ! If you'...
Dec 23, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 238
#XboxYearInReview #PriceDrop #XboxNews In episode 208 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Kevin Ainsworth and Jampack Sam, hosts of Project XTalk , a fellow Xbox podcast bringing Xbox news to gamers. Today we’re chatting about a MAJOR price drop for the Xbox Series X, Xbox rolling out a Year In Review feature for gamers, and several games (Halo, Minecraft) received season updates including one years in the making. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon ! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us fi...
Dec 17, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 237
#TheGameAwards #Hellblade2 #HideoKojima In episode 207 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the Xbox victories and defeats from this year’s Game Awards. Lots of reveals and letdowns to be sure. Grand Theft Auto 6 showcased its first trailer and it's ripe with controversy. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion...
Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 236
#PhilSpencer #GamePass #XboxTax In episode 205 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss statements from Phil Spencer saying they have no plans to bring Game Pass to Playstation or Nintendo, Xbox is teasing something big at The Game Awards, and Halo is bringing a long awaited mode to Infinite. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging so...
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 235
#XboxNews #KillerInstinct #XboxTax In episode 205 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss news of a major Xbox IP making its return after 10 years with Killer Instinct, Xbox hardware sales DOWN 52%(!) in Europe, and discussions of the nebulous "Xbox Tax" are making their rounds in the industry. 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 ! If you're interested in snagging...
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 234
#Wartales #ShiroGames #XboxGames In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Quentin Lapeyre and Dylan Robinson of Shiro Games to discuss the recent release of Wartales onto Xbox. Lapeyre, Game Director, discusses crafting a game without a narrative, creating systems of survival that exist in passive states and overlap, and how bringing the game to Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass has impacted the team. Wartales Discord Link: https://discord.com/invite/3eNcQ2J29T Wartales on Twitter/X: htt...
Nov 22, 2023•37 min•Ep. 233
