The Most Horse-Powerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 88! Sean played Nier Automata! Luke returned to the Sea of Thieves and started playing Lost Planet. Buckle up and drive safe!

The Playlist

Luke: Sea of Thieves, Lost Planet

Sean: Nier Automata

Braking News

RAGE 2 has launched to mixed reviews. It’s yet another AAA title that has brought up the question of fun versus Metacritic quality.

Ghost Recon: Breakpoint has been announced.

Ubisoft Devs also teased new Splinter Cell. Debatable if it was truly a joke, drunken mistake, or meant to raise interest.

Skull & Bones has been delayed

Game Pass loses 17 Games in May including Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic. https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-game-pass-loses-17-games-may

The Division 2 reveals Operation Dark Hours. An eight-player raid available for those who've reached World Tier 5 and defeated Tidal Basin. Available May 16.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-division-2-title-update-3-patch-notes-revealed/1100-6466917

Pit Stop Topics

How will this year’s E3 be different?

Netflix and Stadia have entered the gaming markets (or will)

Sony is absent

“State of Play” and “Directs” have become the norm for 1st parties

Fallout 76, Anthem, and Division 2 may have altered how companies share roadmaps/launch content.

The Car Pool - Listener Question

John Wahl @wahlnut77 What is the one launch day exclusive game that you think could get Xbox back into the driver’s seat (pun intended) next generation. I.e. a MUST play game that will sell consoles.

Edward Varnell  @thatretrocode

What is a great representation of a company: the games or the higher-ups? ft Also, what can Japan and Microsoft together, bring to gain better recognition since certain companies and games here in America are becoming problematic?

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