Xbox Expansion Pass 157: Xbox No Shows The Game Awards | Interview: Ukrainian Developer Frogwares

#Xbox #TheGameAwards #Frogwares In episode 157 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we’ll discuss the no show by Xbox at The Game Awards and just what that means for 2023. We ask the question whether or not Xbox has failed in 2022, note that Xbox is raising prices in 2023, and examine news of the FTC's lawsuit to stop the Activision Blizzard merger. After that we welcome Ukrainian Developer Antonina Melnykova to the show, a Narrative Lead at Frogwares working on the Sherlock Holmes series. She’ll discuss the difficulties of making a game in wartime while dealing with attacks, blackouts, and how to stay focused on game creation. Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry. Twitter: InsipidGhost Contact: [email protected] Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!   0:00 Intro 1:11 Grant Wahl 4:41 Xbox Offers 10 Year Deals 10:20 Xbox A Now Show At The Game Awards 15:06 Xbox In 2023 21:19 TGA Highlights 29:25 Marketing At The Game Awards 35:22 Holiday Games 39:00 Making Games In Wartime - Frogwares 42:42 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened 46:30 Rewriting 51:30 Fan Reception 57:00 Surrounding Sherlock 1:00:42 Supporting Frogwares 1:03:00 Outro