InsipidGhost 👻
@insipidghost.bsky.social
Host of the Xbox Expansion Pass. 5+ years of Xbox-adjacent coverage, 250+ episodes, 125+ developer interviews. Lover of games in all places and platforms. InsipidGhost@gmail.com.
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· Apr 21
Gears of War Saved My Life
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This is a story I've wanted to share for years. Gears of War holds incredible importance to me. In many ways it saved my life.
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🎙️ New interview.
Ian Proulx (CEO, 1047 Games) on Splitgate’s toughest year, the SGF moment, and what changed with Arena Reloaded.
🎮 Clear takes. No console-war noise.
🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV | Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
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Ian Proulx (CEO, 1047 Games) on Splitgate’s toughest year, the SGF moment, and what changed with Arena Reloaded.
🎮 Clear takes. No console-war noise.
🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV | Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
👉 youtu.be/utSMBHk1WNo?...
Ian Proulx on Splitgate’s Reset: Arena Reloaded, Lessons Learned, and What Changed | XEP Interview
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January 31, 2026 at 12:55 AM
🎙️ New interview.
Ian Proulx (CEO, 1047 Games) on Splitgate’s toughest year, the SGF moment, and what changed with Arena Reloaded.
🎮 Clear takes. No console-war noise.
🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV | Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
👉 youtu.be/utSMBHk1WNo?...
Ian Proulx (CEO, 1047 Games) on Splitgate’s toughest year, the SGF moment, and what changed with Arena Reloaded.
🎮 Clear takes. No console-war noise.
🔊 iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV | Spotify: spoti.fi/33gSiXa
👉 youtu.be/utSMBHk1WNo?...
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Gotta see where this goes
I’ll be sitting down with Ian Proulx, CEO of 1047 Games.
It’s been a turbulent stretch for #Splitgate — mistakes, backlash, and a relaunch.
If you have questions about the reset, Arena Reloaded, lessons learned, or rebuilding trust, drop them below. 👇
Critical is fine. Constructive is better.
It’s been a turbulent stretch for #Splitgate — mistakes, backlash, and a relaunch.
If you have questions about the reset, Arena Reloaded, lessons learned, or rebuilding trust, drop them below. 👇
Critical is fine. Constructive is better.
January 30, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Gotta see where this goes
Hey Gaming Parents,
I'm thinking about Brain Age and how it had you WRITING on your device for mental math.
Any apps like that? That'd be helpful.
I'm thinking about Brain Age and how it had you WRITING on your device for mental math.
Any apps like that? That'd be helpful.
January 30, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Hey Gaming Parents,
I'm thinking about Brain Age and how it had you WRITING on your device for mental math.
Any apps like that? That'd be helpful.
I'm thinking about Brain Age and how it had you WRITING on your device for mental math.
Any apps like that? That'd be helpful.
So... I've never played a Half-Life game.
January 30, 2026 at 2:51 AM
So... I've never played a Half-Life game.
I’ll be sitting down with Ian Proulx, CEO of 1047 Games.
It’s been a turbulent stretch for #Splitgate — mistakes, backlash, and a relaunch.
If you have questions about the reset, Arena Reloaded, lessons learned, or rebuilding trust, drop them below. 👇
Critical is fine. Constructive is better.
It’s been a turbulent stretch for #Splitgate — mistakes, backlash, and a relaunch.
If you have questions about the reset, Arena Reloaded, lessons learned, or rebuilding trust, drop them below. 👇
Critical is fine. Constructive is better.
January 29, 2026 at 10:13 PM
I’ll be sitting down with Ian Proulx, CEO of 1047 Games.
It’s been a turbulent stretch for #Splitgate — mistakes, backlash, and a relaunch.
If you have questions about the reset, Arena Reloaded, lessons learned, or rebuilding trust, drop them below. 👇
Critical is fine. Constructive is better.
It’s been a turbulent stretch for #Splitgate — mistakes, backlash, and a relaunch.
If you have questions about the reset, Arena Reloaded, lessons learned, or rebuilding trust, drop them below. 👇
Critical is fine. Constructive is better.
Copilot, how do we repair the brand?
scoop: Microsoft is working to rebuild trust in Windows. The head of Windows tells me Microsoft will focus on "addressing pain points we hear consistently from customers." Full details in my Notepad newsletter this week, gift link here 👇 tinyurl.com/win11trust
Microsoft is working to rebuild trust in Windows
2026 is all about improving Windows
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January 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Copilot, how do we repair the brand?
I remain frustrated and baffled by those who remain on Twitter, to include my content creator friends.
January 29, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I remain frustrated and baffled by those who remain on Twitter, to include my content creator friends.
Ubisoft cancels 6 projects amid "restructuring" (firings, but not Yves)
Reset moment—or another AAA warning sign?
👇 What’s the right move next? 🎯 Fewer, tighter games
🧱 Double down on core IP
🆕 Take a real swing on new ideas
#GamingNews #GameIndustry #Ubisoft
Reset moment—or another AAA warning sign?
👇 What’s the right move next? 🎯 Fewer, tighter games
🧱 Double down on core IP
🆕 Take a real swing on new ideas
#GamingNews #GameIndustry #Ubisoft
January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Ubisoft cancels 6 projects amid "restructuring" (firings, but not Yves)
Reset moment—or another AAA warning sign?
👇 What’s the right move next? 🎯 Fewer, tighter games
🧱 Double down on core IP
🆕 Take a real swing on new ideas
#GamingNews #GameIndustry #Ubisoft
Reset moment—or another AAA warning sign?
👇 What’s the right move next? 🎯 Fewer, tighter games
🧱 Double down on core IP
🆕 Take a real swing on new ideas
#GamingNews #GameIndustry #Ubisoft
Whoa. Dead By Daylight absolutely NAILED the Stranger Things vibe. It is incredible.
January 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Whoa. Dead By Daylight absolutely NAILED the Stranger Things vibe. It is incredible.
On Xbox Expansion Pass, we host long-form conversations with developers & journalists about design choices, challenges, and lessons learned.
What do you want more of?
🧠 Design
🎭 Story
⚙️ Mechanics
🔥 Industry talk
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#GameDev #IndieGames #Xbox
What do you want more of?
🧠 Design
🎭 Story
⚙️ Mechanics
🔥 Industry talk
(Link in replies 👇)
#GameDev #IndieGames #Xbox
January 28, 2026 at 6:33 PM
On Xbox Expansion Pass, we host long-form conversations with developers & journalists about design choices, challenges, and lessons learned.
What do you want more of?
🧠 Design
🎭 Story
⚙️ Mechanics
🔥 Industry talk
(Link in replies 👇)
#GameDev #IndieGames #Xbox
What do you want more of?
🧠 Design
🎭 Story
⚙️ Mechanics
🔥 Industry talk
(Link in replies 👇)
#GameDev #IndieGames #Xbox
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BREAKING: Amazon Game Studios boss Christoph Hartmann (formerly head of 2K) is leaving the company, Bloomberg News has learned, as Amazon continues its retreat from the PC and console video-game space in favor of its cloud gaming service Luna.
January 28, 2026 at 5:41 PM
BREAKING: Amazon Game Studios boss Christoph Hartmann (formerly head of 2K) is leaving the company, Bloomberg News has learned, as Amazon continues its retreat from the PC and console video-game space in favor of its cloud gaming service Luna.
You know I love VR and love the Quest 3S/Quest 3. It's on killer sale right now.
Even if Meta isn't funding a ton of new projects there are SO MANY good games there. Asgards Wrath and Arkham Shadow are elite. www.meta.com/quest/quest-...
Even if Meta isn't funding a ton of new projects there are SO MANY good games there. Asgards Wrath and Arkham Shadow are elite. www.meta.com/quest/quest-...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:16 PM
You know I love VR and love the Quest 3S/Quest 3. It's on killer sale right now.
Even if Meta isn't funding a ton of new projects there are SO MANY good games there. Asgards Wrath and Arkham Shadow are elite. www.meta.com/quest/quest-...
Even if Meta isn't funding a ton of new projects there are SO MANY good games there. Asgards Wrath and Arkham Shadow are elite. www.meta.com/quest/quest-...
Sonic Gameplay Goes Harder Than It Should with Limp Bizkit 😂
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January 28, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Quote a game you love but everyone hates
January 27, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Quote a game you love but everyone hates
Uhg. Sick again. It's like I work with families and kids who don't have access to affordable healthcare.
I haven't been able to get healthy since before Thanksgiving. So frustrating.
I haven't been able to get healthy since before Thanksgiving. So frustrating.
January 27, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Uhg. Sick again. It's like I work with families and kids who don't have access to affordable healthcare.
I haven't been able to get healthy since before Thanksgiving. So frustrating.
I haven't been able to get healthy since before Thanksgiving. So frustrating.
Tomorrow is awesome because I get dope content from two of my favorite games: #ArcRaiders and #DeadByDaylight
January 27, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Tomorrow is awesome because I get dope content from two of my favorite games: #ArcRaiders and #DeadByDaylight
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⚡Xbox just dropped a huge Developer Direct — we’re breaking down Fable’s big showing and the Forza Horizon 6 pricing debate. ⚔️🏎️
Clear takes, thoughtful discussion, no console-war noise. 🎙️
🎧 apple.co/2OL6SSV | spoti.fi/33gSiXa
📺: www.youtube.com/live/NWAVHPI...
#XboxNews #Gaming
💚 LIKE & SHARE
Clear takes, thoughtful discussion, no console-war noise. 🎙️
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#XboxNews #Gaming
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Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Fable, Forza Horizon 6 Japan & Game Pass Drops | XEP 306
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January 25, 2026 at 1:12 PM
⚡Xbox just dropped a huge Developer Direct — we’re breaking down Fable’s big showing and the Forza Horizon 6 pricing debate. ⚔️🏎️
Clear takes, thoughtful discussion, no console-war noise. 🎙️
🎧 apple.co/2OL6SSV | spoti.fi/33gSiXa
📺: www.youtube.com/live/NWAVHPI...
#XboxNews #Gaming
💚 LIKE & SHARE
Clear takes, thoughtful discussion, no console-war noise. 🎙️
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📺: www.youtube.com/live/NWAVHPI...
#XboxNews #Gaming
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I know I'm getting old because I just got a notification that my lumbar support pillow arrived and I sprinted to the door to get it.
OMG it's wonderful.
OMG it's wonderful.
January 26, 2026 at 3:22 PM
I know I'm getting old because I just got a notification that my lumbar support pillow arrived and I sprinted to the door to get it.
OMG it's wonderful.
OMG it's wonderful.
We’re sitting at 99 Apple Podcast ratings — wild.
If you’ve enjoyed XEP’s clear takes and no console-war noise, dropping a rating today helps us cross 100.
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#XboxNews #Gaming
If you’ve enjoyed XEP’s clear takes and no console-war noise, dropping a rating today helps us cross 100.
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#XboxNews #Gaming
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January 26, 2026 at 5:59 AM
We’re sitting at 99 Apple Podcast ratings — wild.
If you’ve enjoyed XEP’s clear takes and no console-war noise, dropping a rating today helps us cross 100.
🎧 Apple/iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV
💚 Thank you for supporting the show.
#XboxNews #Gaming
If you’ve enjoyed XEP’s clear takes and no console-war noise, dropping a rating today helps us cross 100.
🎧 Apple/iTunes: apple.co/2OL6SSV
💚 Thank you for supporting the show.
#XboxNews #Gaming
⚡Xbox just dropped a huge Developer Direct — we’re breaking down Fable’s big showing and the Forza Horizon 6 pricing debate. ⚔️🏎️
Clear takes, thoughtful discussion, no console-war noise. 🎙️
🎧 apple.co/2OL6SSV | spoti.fi/33gSiXa
📺: www.youtube.com/live/NWAVHPI...
#XboxNews #Gaming
💚 LIKE & SHARE
Clear takes, thoughtful discussion, no console-war noise. 🎙️
🎧 apple.co/2OL6SSV | spoti.fi/33gSiXa
📺: www.youtube.com/live/NWAVHPI...
#XboxNews #Gaming
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Xbox Developer Direct 2026: Fable, Forza Horizon 6 Japan & Game Pass Drops | XEP 306
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January 25, 2026 at 1:12 PM
⚡Xbox just dropped a huge Developer Direct — we’re breaking down Fable’s big showing and the Forza Horizon 6 pricing debate. ⚔️🏎️
Clear takes, thoughtful discussion, no console-war noise. 🎙️
🎧 apple.co/2OL6SSV | spoti.fi/33gSiXa
📺: www.youtube.com/live/NWAVHPI...
#XboxNews #Gaming
💚 LIKE & SHARE
Clear takes, thoughtful discussion, no console-war noise. 🎙️
🎧 apple.co/2OL6SSV | spoti.fi/33gSiXa
📺: www.youtube.com/live/NWAVHPI...
#XboxNews #Gaming
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I really hope we get some info from @valvesoftware.com sometime soon regarding the Steam Frame and Steam Machine. I'd like to complete the set.
January 25, 2026 at 3:28 AM
I really hope we get some info from @valvesoftware.com sometime soon regarding the Steam Frame and Steam Machine. I'd like to complete the set.
One of my favorite podcast games: Yet Another Zombie Survivors
January 24, 2026 at 3:34 PM
One of my favorite podcast games: Yet Another Zombie Survivors
Sorry Steve, when I play Demigorgon - I play for keeps. #StrangerThings #DeadByDaylight
January 24, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Sorry Steve, when I play Demigorgon - I play for keeps. #StrangerThings #DeadByDaylight
I need to update the visual identity of XEP's Pitch Deck. Who works in this space?
January 23, 2026 at 8:35 PM
I need to update the visual identity of XEP's Pitch Deck. Who works in this space?