Project Helix: Xbox’s Next Console? | Marathon Player Numbers | XEP 313
Xbox may have just signaled the future of its next generation hardware. At GDC this week Microsoft confirmed Project Helix, a next-generation Xbox initiative built around a custom AMD chip and designe...
15 Maalis 1h 25min
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
