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
GUNNAR Optiks CEO Joe Croft Talks Fallout Lucky 38, Major Gaming IPs, and the Future of Gaming Eyewear | XEP Interview
In this episode, Luke speaks with GUNNAR Optiks CEO Joe Croft about the company’s two decades in gaming, their collaborations with top studios, and how gaming eyewear is evolving. Joe shares insight i...
22 Jan 57min
XEP 305: Forza Horizon 6 Leak, Xbox Developer Direct Preview, and Industry Layoffs
This week on the Xbox Expansion Pass, we break down the reported Forza Horizon 6 leak, preview the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, and cover the latest industry layoffs impacting Meta, Ubisoft, Unity,...
18 Jan 1h 38min
Jason Schreier on GTA VI, Game Industry Layoffs & Studio Closures | XEP Interview
Jason Schreier on GTA VI, Game Industry Layoffs & Studio Closures — XEP Interview Jason Schreier joins XEP to break down the latest GTA VI news, the state of Rockstar’s development, and what “not cont...
15 Jan 1h 4min
