The Expansion Pass

In this episode of Xbox Expansion Pass, we reflect on our favorite games of 2025 and what they reveal about where the industry is headed in 2026. We break down why smaller and mid-budget games like Arc Raiders, Avowed, Grounded 2, and South of Midnight connected so strongly, while the traditional AAA model continues to strain under rising budgets, longer development cycles, and higher price points...

#Xbox #TheGameAwards #GamePass This week on Xbox Expansion Pass, we break down Xbox’s pricing pushback around The Outer Worlds 2, what The Game Awards reveals say about where hype lives now, and the bigger industry mood surrounding the show. We also dig into Remedy’s next Control project, Tomb Raider’s two-track future, Diablo IV’s next expansion beats (and the Paladin conversation), and Xbox’s la...

Luke Lohr is joined by Xbox Era's Jesse Norris and The Trophy Room's Mr. Bad Bit to discuss major Xbox Game Pass news as well as make predictions for Xbox's presence at this year's Game Awards. Enjoy! Support XEP:  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 inte...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to celebrate episode 300 of the Xbox Expansion Pass! We've got the latest news on Xbox games entering into Game Pass, on Play Anywhere and the latest pricing rumors for next gen. Enjoy! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a pod...

#XboxPartnerPreview #xbox360 #gamingnews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun look back at the announcements coming out of the Xbox Partner Showcase as well as reminisce about the Xbox 360's launch and legacy as it celebrates 20 years. Enjoy! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pass (XE...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the surprise announcement of the new Valve Steam Machine. What does this mean for the next Xbox, PlayStation, and console market? Arc Raiders is lighting the gaming work on fire. Does it's use of AI hurt the industry or help it?   Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-...

#DeadByDaylight Luke Lohr sits down with Mathieu Cote (@DeadbyDaylightBHVR) the Head of Partnerships for Behavior Interactive to discuss how Dead By Daylight creates content for its players. Chapters, licensed IP, and development complexities are all up for discussion. Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pa...

#XboxNews #PlayStationNews #GamingNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's latest gaming news. Xbox is now fundamentally different and we know why. It looks like Xbox will be having more games, more showcases, and selling less and less hardware. How do we feel?  Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/x...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by  @JampackSam  to discuss the incredible reveal of Halo Campaign Evolved, an entirely remade Halo Combat Evolved campaign with new levels, AI integration, and a PlayStation release. Sam went hands on and shares his experiences. Phil Spencer speaks on AI use at Xbox Game Studios, and The Outer Worlds 2 reviews are in! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/Xb...

#GamingNews #Xbox #PlayStation Capt Logun is joined by Kevin TheMuffinMon  @SaveTheGameMedia  to talk about Keeper from Double Fine, games we're playing, opinions on the Xbox ROG Ally, and Ally X. Enjoy! Support XEP:  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 i...

Luke Lohr is joined by Ainsley Bowden (  @SeasonedGaming  ) and Joseph Moran (  @PSTrophyRoom  Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast) to discuss the latest gaming news. Battlefield 6 has released to critical acclaim and immediate sales success. Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, and The Outer Worlds 2 are all on deck for Xbox, and of course there is Xbox hardware news. Enjoy! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.c...

Luke Lohr interviews The Outer Worlds 2's Game Director Brandon Adler as well as Game Director Matt Singh. The two discuss Obsidian Entertainment's ( ‪@ObsidianEnt‬ ) The Outer Worlds 2's gameplay loop, design elements, collaborations with other studios, and improvements made on the original Outer Worlds. Enjoy! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works...

#XboxNews #GamingNews #XboxGamePass Luke Lohr and Captain Logun tackle the week's massive gaming news of yet another price increase for Xbox customers. Support XEP: 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 of video games...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's gaming news including a very expensive ROG Xbox Ally, Forza Horizon 6's announcement, and all the news from the Tokyo Game Show. Enjoy! Support XEP:  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 interpreti...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down with Jesse Norris of  @XboxEra  discuss the gaming news for the week. Xbox is AGAIN raising its prices due to tariffs and Microsoft is poised for a major announcement at Tokyo Game Show. Enjoy! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP)...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun check out this week's gaming news including a pretty incredible launch for Borderlands 4. Xbox will be at Tokyo Game Show and of course, there are quite a few releases on the schedule. Enjoy! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcas...

#GamingNews #XboxNews #PlayStationNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's gaming news including Hollow Knight Silksong's launch and subsequent crashing of storefronts. Helldivers continues to impress on Xbox, we have a look at the new James Bond from Hitman developer IO Interactive, and Borderlands 4 arrives next week. Enjoy! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpans...

#GamingNews #XboxNews #PlayStationNews Luke Lohr is joined by friends of the show Chipotlebear and Mr. Bad Bit from around the community to discuss this week's gaming news including a lazy port of Gears of War, Helldivers 2 breaking records everywhere, and reports of the next Sony PlayStation. Enjoy! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.c...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to recap the biggest news coming out of Gamescom including the release date of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld. PlayStation has raised its prices and we now have information about Hollow Knight Silksong. Enjoy! Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch The Xbox Expansion...

#GamingNews #XboxNews #Gamescom Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to chat about the upcoming teases from Xbox regarding Gamescom, the ROG Xbox Ally, and a Halo x Helldivers 2 collaboration. Support XEP:  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...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the cancellation of Avalanche Studio's Contraband, PlayStation has confirmed a massive shift in hardware strategy, and Grounded 2 is breaking its own records after only a week on the market. Oh, and the Xbox Ally release date has leaked. Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/x...

Luke Lohr and Mr. Bad Bit of  @PSTrophyRoom  sit down to discuss the major topics of gaming for the week. Battlefield 6 looks set to smash records. Grounded 2 has released into early access with critical acclaim, and Darksider 4 has been announced proving once again that hope is real. Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/x...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's gaming news. (More) PlayStation games look to be heading to Xbox, Xbox has slashed prices on the Outer Worlds 2, and Battlefield 6 has been announced. Enjoy!   Support XEP:  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...

Luke Lohr sits down with  @ObsidianEnt  's Marcus Morgan and Chris Parker to discuss the release of Grounded 2 into Game Preview. Morgan, Executive Producer shares insight into Grounded 2's legacy while Parker, the Game Director, discusses building into a new vision for the series. Support XEP:  https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:  https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox...

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss just how Xbox has done in 2025 overall. Is it as bad as everyone says? Is Xbox dead? Support XEP:  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 of video games and analyzing how...