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 from all walks of life, and we'll get their opinions on the state of gaming today. We'll also talk about some of the ways that gamers are fighting back against these monetization schemes. So whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, this episode is for you. We'll explore the state of gaming in 2023 and discuss the future of gaming. Here are some of the topics we'll cover: The rise of microtransactions and loot boxes The impact of battle passes on gaming The future of live service games How gamers are fighting back against monetization schemes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

New developments in the Microsoft and ABK Deal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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 Showcase. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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 Duty, World of Warcraft, and Crash Bandicoot. It remains to be seen how the merger will affect the gaming landscape, but it is sure to have a major impact. The PlayStation showcase is scheduled to take place on June 6th, 2023. We expect to see a number of new games and announcements from Sony at the showcase. Some of the games we are hoping to see include Spider-Man 2, Wolverine and The Last of Us Factions. We will be discussing all of these topics and more in this episode of the Xpansion Pack Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to our channel and follow us on social media for more updates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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 exciting and informative discussion on these two highly anticipated titles, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more gaming content! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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 gaming community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

On our 100th episode, we talk about the newest Starfield announcements and the latest on the Microsoft-Activision deal! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

Welcome to the second annual XPP Awards! We talk about the best and worst that gaming had to offer this year. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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 fan of console gaming or PC gaming, there's something for everyone in this episode. Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay up to date on all the latest gaming news and discussions. See you in the next one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

This week we dive into the nominations for this year's Game Awards. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

We dive into the big GTA 6 leak and what it means for Rockstar Games. We also recap the Call of Duty NEXT event and give us first impressions of MW2's beta. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

Alot of big news the past week from the Ubisoft Forward event, Nintendo Direct, and Sony State of Play. We break down all the big announcements, so comment below with your favorites. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

The past week has been alot of uproar in the Halo community after 343i announced the cancellation of couch co-op and the delay of Season 3. We dive into what's going on with the future of Halo and if it's really as doom and gloom as everyone seems to be saying. We also dive into some news about an upcoming Division Free-2-Play game and some combat footage for God of War Ragnarok. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

We get back a full squad this episode, to talk through all the announcements from Gamescom including the curious Playstation 5 price increases. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

With the big announcements from Gamescom Opening Night Live, Blackice & Goop break down their favorite announcements from the showcase and talk about other potential news on the way during Gamescom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

This week we look forward to the upcoming Gamescom 2022 show and predict what games we may see revealed. We also dig into the drama between Microsoft and Sony pertaining to the acquisition of Call of Duty's creators Activision Blizzard! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

Within the middle of summer, the leaks and speculation just keep on coming. This week we dive into the big GTA VI leak and a smaller leak about a potential Black Panther game from EA. We discuss the details of each game and discuss the potential impact on the gaming community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

With the release of the latest fighting game from WB Games, Multiversus is starting to get a little buzz. We talk about if Multiversus can become a big presence in the fighting game community. We also dissect the news around Discord Voice coming to Xbox consoles and what it can mean for the dream of a crossplay future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

This week we got some big news moving us closer to a world where sports games are free to play, live service games. We just didn't expect it to be from Skate! Join us this week where we break down the news and discuss Nintendo play to make more movies and TV shows out of our favorite characters! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

We finally have news on one of the most anticipated games on PS5, God of War Ragnorak! On this episode, we talk about the official release date and what we can expect from the game this fall. We also announcements around E3 2023 and how it could affect Summer Games Fest! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

As we hit the halfway point of 2022 we discuss the year so far and what we can expect in the second half. In the icebreaker, we also dive deep into the state of sports gaming and if it can continue to survive in its current state. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

We recap the showcases from Summer Game Fest Live and Xbox & Bethesda Showcase. We talk about the games we're the most excited about and games we wished we had heard from. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

We are recapping last week's State of Play which we really believe is the best one yet! We also go over our predictions of Summer Games Fest and the Xbox Showcase --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

A big news report dropped on Friday that EA was in talks to merge with Comcast-NBCUniversal and even though that fell threw they also spoke to Apple and other companies. We react to the news and discuss what companies might make the most sense for EA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

On this week's episode, we discuss the disappointing news from Bethesda & Xbox this week that Redfall & Starfield will miss their 2022 release dates. We also share our impressions of the recent Gotham Knights gameplay trailer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

We discuss the biggest news of the week, Square Enix's agreement with Embracer Group to sell a number of IPs and studios including Tomb Raider. We also dive into some smaller news from Xbox that could have bigger consequences down the road. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

On this week's episode we look into the crystal ball to try and predict what we can expect from the newly announced Modern Warfare 2 as well as the Xbox & Bethesda Summer Showcase. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

Over the weekend, rumors have sprung up that Ubisoft may be up for sale because of the internal struggles they've been facing. On this episode, we react to the news and predict who may be interested in the company and how much they may sell for. Make sure to let us know you're thoughts in our comments section and on social media! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

Remedy & Rockstar announce a partnership to remake Max Payne. Epic officially releases Unreal Engine 5 to the masses and shows off some amazing tech along the way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

With another cancellation of this year's E3, we dive into what the future could hold for the biggest show in gaming. Also, we dive into Sony's “All-New PlayStation Plus” tiers and if it really holds any competition for Xbox Game Pass. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

With the recent announcement of GTA+ we discuss what this could mean for the future of Grand Theft Auto and if all the uproar around the subscription is warranted. We also talk about last week's Hogwarts Legacy showcase. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

Join us as we recap last week's Playstation State of Play and the ID@Xbox Showcase. We share our favorites from each show and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

This week we dive into a couple Sony based franchises. First, we discuss the rumors surrounding a God of War TV show and who we could play Kratos. Then we dive into Goop's experience with Gran Turismo and how it compares to Forza Horizon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

Sifu, Horizon Forbidden West & Elden Ring round out the month of February and all of them are potential GOTY candidates. We discuss the month of February as well as the launch of the Steam Deck & the Pokemon games announced for later this year. Let us know what you think about the episode on social media!! Twitter: @xpackpod IG: @xpackpod TikTok: Xpansion Pack Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

We're back this week to discuss Platinum Games VP's comments about a Scalebound revival, "Western vs Japanese Game Development" and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support

This week we dive into PlayStation's showcases for Gran Turismo AND Ghostwire: Tokyo. We also discuss some possibilities for the next Grand Theft Auto now that Rockstar has formally announced that development is "well underway" for GTA 6! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/xpansion-pack-podcast/support