The Most Horse-Powerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 94! Sean played Gears 4! Luke went on an Exodus from the Metro, spoke to a Messenger, and played hockey (with blood). Buckle up and drive safe!

The Playlist

Luke: Super Blood Hockey, Metro Exodus, The Messenger

Sean: Gears 4 Horde Mode, Apex Legends

Braking News

Microsoft cuts internal original content creators and producers at Inside Xbox and Mixerhttps://gamedaily.biz/article/977/microsoft-cuts-internal-original-content-creators-and-producers-at-inside-xbox-and-mixer 

Gears 5 Escape was designed to allow for quick matches vs hours-long Horde. Potential for user-generated Hives and/or weekly new Hives from The Coalition. https://ca.ign.com/articles/2019/06/25/rod-fergusson-talks-gears-5-with-us-a-unlocked-399 

Respawn addresses underwhelming Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gameplay, releases extended version.https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-06-25-respawn-addresses-its-underwhelming-star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-gameplay-demo-releases-extended-version 

The next ID@Xbox Game Pass Showcase is on Thursday, June 27 at 9AM Pacific / 12PM Eastern. Featuring Star Renegades, Dead Static Drive, and Unto the End. Plus, developer deep dives with Bloober Team on Blair Witch, Thunder Lotus Games on Spiritfarer, and more! https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/06/25/tune-in-id-xbox-game-pass-2/ 

Phil Spencer: Xbox Focus Is on Software and Services, Not Console Sales https://ca.ign.com/articles/2019/06/19/phil-spencer-xbox-focus-is-on-software-and-services-not-console-sales 

EA Executives Give Up Their 2019 Performance Bonuses. FIFA and Apex performed well but Anthem struggles to maintain playerbase. https://ca.ign.com/articles/2019/06/24/ea-executives-give-up-their-2019-performance-bonuses 

Pit Stop Topics 

Favorite Multiplayer Modes. We played Gears 4 Horde this week and it reminded us that there is more to multiplayer life than Battle Royale. 

Audio power. Luke has been playing Metro Exodus on a high powered headset using Dolby Atmos and the experience is special. Consider comments from Mark Cerny in PS5, consider Scarlett as they adapt next gen to incorporate audio.

Luke pre-ordered the new Elite controller. Also bought the Phantom Black controller. Will sell kidney.

The Car Pool - Listener Question 

Mr. Moody @MrGloriousOneWe are almost halfway through the year, so what are YOUR favorite games of 2019 so far?

Seumas MacIsaac @FamousSeumasWhat's your favorite Licensed game (IE games based on other properties like movies, shows, books, etc)?

Brendan Myers @The_WintergamerWhat Exclusive Super Hero Video game would fit best on Xbox Systems?

Green Arrow or Daredevil. Characters are powered appropriately that we’d say Spider-Man or Arkham style gameplay with unique abilities but it’d not be so outrageous that it’s exclusive.

Cruise Control - Topic of the Show 

Rod Ferguson, head of The Coalition, recently discussed his studio’s strategy when taking on Gears after Microsoft acquired the franchise from Epic. Let’s explore what it means for IP to make the jump from one studio to the next and how gamers respond. Examples include Halo, Batman Arkham Origins, Call of Duty. 

Loved Rob’s comment about how 6 minutes made up their E3 impression despite showing gameplay

Plugs

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