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 Mar 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Feb 1h 33min
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 Jan 27min
Xbox Developer Direct 2026 Breakdown: Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and Big Game Pass Updates | XEP 306
This week on Xbox Expansion Pass, we break down the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 and what it tells us about Xbox’s near-term future. We dig into Forza Horizon 6’s Japan setting, release date, and contro...
25 Jan 1h 42min
