Starfield Hits PS5 — What It Means for Xbox + Crimson Desert Reactions | XEP 314

Starfield Hits PS5 — What It Means for Xbox + Crimson Desert Reactions | XEP 314

This week on Xbox Expansion Pass, we’re tackling one of the biggest shifts in Xbox’s modern era.

Starfield is coming to PlayStation 5 on April 7—launching alongside its largest update yet (Free Lanes) and the paid Terran Armada DLC. We break down pricing, Game Pass differences, what’s included, and the bigger question: what does this mean for Xbox as a platform going forward?

We also dive into Crimson Desert, now live with massive player numbers but mixed early impressions. Is this the next big open-world hit—or a game players are struggling to connect with?

From there, we zoom out into the bigger picture:

  • The rising cost of gaming hardware and subscriptions
  • Game Pass pricing, value, and where the ceiling might be
  • Project Helix and Xbox’s future across console, PC, and handheld
  • New industry insights from Jeff Kaplan on Blizzard leadership
  • Why new IP like Crimson Desert faces such a steep uphill climb

This is a big-picture episode—less about headlines, more about where the industry is heading and how Xbox fits into it.

👉 Clear takes. No console-war noise. 🎧 Join us live Saturdays on YouTube 💬 Share your thoughts — we read them all.

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Xbox’s Next Console Is Basically a PC — Project Helix Explained | Sony Quits PC? | XEP 312

Xbox’s Next Console Is Basically a PC — Project Helix Explained | Sony Quits PC? | XEP 312

This week on Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) and Captain Logun examine one of the most interesting weeks in the gaming industry. Xbox has revealed the codename for its next generation ha...

8 Maalis 1h 35min

Xbox’s Identity Crisis, Bluepoint’s Bloodborne Rejection & Sony Pulling Back? | XEP 311

Xbox’s Identity Crisis, Bluepoint’s Bloodborne Rejection & Sony Pulling Back? | XEP 311

Xbox says it’s a “Return to Xbox.” But what does that actually mean? This week we break down Asha Sharma’s first interview as Xbox leadership shifts — and whether the brand is facing an identity crisi...

1 Maalis 1h 39min

Xbox Leadership Shakeup: Phil Spencer Retires & Sarah Bond Exits | XEP 310

Xbox Leadership Shakeup: Phil Spencer Retires & Sarah Bond Exits | XEP 310

Phil Spencer retires after nearly 40 years at Microsoft. Sarah Bond exits Xbox leadership. Asha Sharma, an AI executive, takes over Microsoft Gaming. In this episode, we break down the leadership shak...

22 Helmi 1h 46min

Mat Piscatella on Gaming’s $60B Market, GTA 6, Hardware Shortages & Game Pass | XEP Interview

Mat Piscatella on Gaming’s $60B Market, GTA 6, Hardware Shortages & Game Pass | XEP Interview

Luke Lohr sits down with Circana’s Executive Director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella for a data-driven look at the state of gaming in 2026. Despite U.S. video game spending approaching...

19 Helmi 56min

Live Service Collapse, State of Play Optics, and Industry Momentum | XEP 309

Live Service Collapse, State of Play Optics, and Industry Momentum | XEP 309

This week on Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) and co-host Captain Logun break down major shifts in the gaming industry, from the continued collapse of live service games to why PlayStatio...

15 Helmi 1h 21min

Nintendo Welcomes Xbox, Hardware Sales Dip & Epic’s Storefront Push | XEP 308

Nintendo Welcomes Xbox, Hardware Sales Dip & Epic’s Storefront Push | XEP 308

This week on Xbox Expansion Pass, the conversation centers on how quickly the gaming industry is shifting — and what that means for hardware, platforms, and players. A Nintendo Direct packed with Xbox...

8 Helmi 1h 31min

Hardware Sales Drop, AI Anxiety & Highguard’s Launch Reality Check | XEP 307

Hardware Sales Drop, AI Anxiety & Highguard’s Launch Reality Check | XEP 307

Hardware sales are down across the gaming industry, developers are pushing back on generative AI, and we take a clear-eyed look at Highguard’s launch — from its strong debut to its rapid drop-off. On ...

1 Helmi 1h 33min

Ian Proulx on Splitgate’s Reset, Arena Reloaded, and Lessons Learned | XEP Interview

Ian Proulx on Splitgate’s Reset, Arena Reloaded, and Lessons Learned | XEP Interview

In this episode of Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr (Insipid Ghost) sits down with Ian Proulx, CEO and co-founder of 1047 Games, for a candid discussion about Splitgate’s past year, the Summer Game Fest...

31 Tammi 27min

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