Xpansion Pack Podcast

In this episode, we take a look at the current state of gaming and discuss some of the most controversial topics in the community. We'll talk about microtransactions, battle passes, loot boxes, and other monetization schemes that have been criticized by gamers. We'll also discuss the rise of live service games and how they're changing the way we play games. We'll hear from gamers f...

New developments in the Microsoft and ABK Deal.

In this episode of the Xpansion Pack Podcast, we're recapping all the big announcements from the Xbox Showcase + Starfield Direct. We'll be talking about Starfield, of course, but we'll also be discussing other games like Fable, Forza Motorsport, and Avowed. We'll also be talking about the gameplay reveals of Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora from the Ubisoft Showc...

This week we go through the announcements at the Summer Games Fest Showcase. Even though we were a man down this week we had a lot to say! Make sure to let us know what you think about the showcase in the comments below.

In this episode of the Xpansion Pack Podcast, we discuss our predictions for the upcoming Xbox Showcase and Summer Games Fest Live events. We'll talk about what games we think will be shown, what announcements we're expecting, and what we're most excited to see.

In this episode, we recap the 2023 Playstation Showcase. We discuss all of the announcements and gameplay reveals including Alan Wake 2 & Spider-Man 2. Make sure to let us know what you think of the showcase and the episode!

EU Approves ABK Merger, PlayStation Showcase Preview In this episode of the Xpansion Pack Podcast, we discuss the European Union's approval of the Activision Blizzard-Microsoft merger and preview the upcoming PlayStation showcase. The EU's approval of the ABK merger is a major development in the gaming industry. The merger will create a gaming giant with a vast portfolio of IPs, including Call of...

In this episode of Xpansion Pack Podcast, we discuss the success of Jedi Survivor, the latest Star Wars game with stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, and the disappointment of Redfall, which failed to meet expectations despite its promising premise. Our panel of gaming experts explores what makes a successful game and what can cause a flop, from mechanics to storytelling. Join us for an exci...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the controversy surrounding Redfall's lack of a 60 FPS mode. If you're a fan of Redfall, interested in the game's performance and design, or just want to know more about this controversial decision, this episode is a must-listen. So tune in and join us for a thoughtful and insightful discussion about one of the most talked-about topics in the g...

Join us this week as we discuss our experience with the latest Resident Evil Remake, dive into whats going on with E3 and Nintendo's new game play of Tears of the Kingdom has us hyped!

Since the recent State of Unreal event, we've got a look at some of the best graphics we've ever seen. On this episode, we break down some of what we've seen and talk about where graphics are going next.

On our 100th episode, we talk about the newest Starfield announcements and the latest on the Microsoft-Activision deal!

With the release of Hogwarts Legacy, we discuss our experience with the game as well as the general reception in the gaming world. We also discuss E3 2023 and whether we can expect it to happen in a meaningful way.

In this week's episode, we discuss the delay of Star Wars Jedi Survivor, the rumor of Amazon buying the rights to Tomb Raider as well as the report from Bloomberg that Halo is moving to Unreal Engine!

Xbox dropped its very first Developer_Direct so naturally, we had to share our thoughts on the show and where we think this format can go in the future.

We're back with the first official episode of 2023! On this episode, we react to the news of Xbox's first event of the year and what it could mean for how Xbox presents its games in the future. We also go through overall predictions for 2023!

Welcome to the second annual XPP Awards! We talk about the best and worst that gaming had to offer this year.

In this episode, we're discussing the Game Awards 2022 and all the exciting announcements and reveals from the show. We'll be giving our thoughts on the Spiderman 2 release window and the lack of any major announcements from Xbox. Join us as we dive into the biggest games and events from the Game Awards and give our predictions for what the future holds for the gaming industry. Whether you're a fa...

We continue our lead-up to the Game Awards by predicting which major game announcements & trailers we expect to see at the show. We also dive into some early news that Microsoft and Sony have struck a deal on Call of Duty.

This week we dive into the nominations for this year's Game Awards.

With the recent release of God of War Ragnorak, we provide our early impressions of the game and discuss where it already sits in the order of best Playstation games as well as the GOTY discussion. We also preview next week's release of Warzone 2.0.

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is officially out now. So naturally, we had to dive in and give our impressions of the Campaign & Multiplayer. We also dive into some rumors surrounding Fable and the partnership between EA and Marvel!

With the return of Silent Hill and the new look at Resident Evil this week, we dive into each franchise's respective showcase and talk about where we can see things going in the future. 

With all the news from the Activision-Blizzard coming through we get into all the good, bad and ugly. We also provide our impression of the first trailer for the Super Mario Bros Movie.

After roughly 3 years, Google has finally shut down its gaming streaming platform Stadia. We dive into what could be next for the technology and why it failed. We also dive into the rumor of another Sony remaster/remake that may be waaay too soon.