Episodes
#GearsOfWar #GearsOfWarEDay #CliffBleszinski In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Cliff Bleszinski, the legendary creator of Gears of War to discuss the reveal of Gears of War E-Day during the Xbox Games Showcase.  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:...
Published 06/13/24
Published 06/13/24
#SummerGameFest #xboxshowcase #xboxnews The XEP crew tackles the known quantities ahead of Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Showcase, along with the Call of Duty Direct. Miles Dompier of Illfonic also chats about the excitement behind Killer Klowns From Outer Space. XEP Patreon: 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...
Published 06/02/24
In episode 229 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss their predictions for the Xbox Showcase and Call of Duty Direct. Rumor mills are running wild and Hellblade 2 has just launch to an odd bit of controversy. XEP Merch: 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 better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to...
Published 05/26/24
#XboxNews #AssassinsCreedShadows #Activision In episode 228 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss a NEW Activision studio, a NEW Assassin’s Creed, NEW PlayStation leadership, and NEWS that Square-Enix is going multiplatform. XEP Merch: 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 better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a...
Published 05/18/24
#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...
Published 05/11/24
#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...
Published 05/04/24
#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...
Published 04/28/24
#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...
Published 04/20/24
#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...
Published 04/13/24
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...
Published 04/06/24
#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...
Published 04/05/24
#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...
Published 03/30/24
#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...
Published 03/23/24
#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...
Published 03/16/24
#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...
Published 03/09/24
#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...
Published 03/06/24
#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...
Published 02/29/24
#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...
Published 02/25/24
#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...
Published 02/22/24
#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...
Published 02/17/24
#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...
Published 02/11/24
#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!...
Published 02/03/24
#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...
Published 01/31/24
#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...
Published 01/27/24