#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...

#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...

#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....

#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...

#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...

#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...

#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...

#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...

#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...

#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...

#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:...

#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...

#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...

#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....

#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...

#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...

#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...

#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...

#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....

#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...

#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....

#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...

#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...

#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...

#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...