Fable Delay, Modern Warfare 4 & Steam Deck Price Increase | XP 323

Fable has reportedly been delayed into 2027, Modern Warfare 4 has been officially revealed, and Valve has dramatically increased Steam Deck OLED pricing.

On this week's episode of The Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Freight Conductor break down what Fable's delay means for Xbox's release strategy, whether Steam Deck remains a compelling value proposition at nearly $1,000, and why Call of Duty's return to Nintendo platforms could be one of Microsoft's biggest long-term wins following the Activision acquisition.

The team also discusses Play Anywhere, the future of gaming hardware, Xbox's upcoming Showcase, Summer Game Fest expectations, 007 First Light, Mina the Hollower, Fallout rumors, Star Wars hopes, Gears of War, Halo, and much more.

Topics Include:

• Fable delayed to 2027
• Modern Warfare 4 revealed
• Call of Duty returns to Nintendo
• Steam Deck OLED price increases
• Xbox Ally X and handheld gaming
• Xbox Showcase predictions
• Summer Game Fest expectations
• Play Anywhere and next-generation hardware
• 007 First Light impressions
• Mina the Hollower discussion
• Fallout and Mass Effect hopes
• Halo, Gears of War, and Forza Horizon 6

The Expansion Pass is a weekly gaming podcast covering Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, handheld gaming, and the industry trends shaping the future of gaming.

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