iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 69! Sean might be done with Red Dead Redemption 2! Luke prepared for Metro: Exodus by playing Last Light and even tried Realm Royale. Buckle up and drive safe.

The Playlist

Luke: Metro: Last Light, Realm Royale, Battlefield V, Mutant Year Zero

Sean: Red Dead Redemption 2, Destiny 2 (Tetris and Spider-Man)

Braking News

Game Pass January Slate (initial)

Life is Strange S2 Part 1

Absolver

Just Cause 3

Farming Simulator 17

Aftercharge

Ark: Survival Evolved

Will we get another drop of games? Xbox has been doing mid-month drops since October...

Pit Stop Topics

Review a game you played in 2018.

1 From @BravesB_ : Thanks to @XboxGamePass, I got to play Shantae 1/2 Genie Hero. This game nails action platforming magnificently. Beautiful cartoony art style with vibrant colors. Character skill/ability unlockables throughout are always dangling a carrot on a stick to chase. Loved every minute!

2 From Khori @Soulstro: I played hellblade and ashen it was amazing but the game i played that was amazing was pix ark that game is awesome

3 From Jacob Haroldeen @HacHaro231: I finally got into cuphead this year, a little late. The art of the game is amazing but sometimes the difficulty walks the line of frustrating instead of challenging. Excited to peep the dlc next year tho!

4 From Mitch Power @MitchPower1116 [Edited by Luke]: Overcooked 2 is a co-op masterpiece. It brings out the best  in what makes couch co-op gaming so fun. Very rarely has my wife been excited for a game, but when I mentioned Overcooked 2 was installed on the Xbox and ready to play, her eyes lit like Christmas morning. I have never had so much fun playing a couch co op game. 9.9 out of 10 because no game is perfect

Cruise Control - Topic of the Show

The Great January Preview

Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition - January 11, 2019 [Bandai Namco Studios, Bandai Namco]

Ace Combat 7: January 18, 2019 [Project, Bandai Namco]

Anthem VIP Demo (Early Access for Pre-Orders) - January 25, 2019 [BioWare, EA]Resident Evil 2 Remake: January 25, 2019 [Capcom, Capcom]

Kingdom Hearts 3: January 29, 2019 [Square Enix, Square Enix]

Games with Gold

Qube 2 (X1)

Never Alone (X1)

Dragon Age II (X360)

Mercenaries (OGX)

Upcoming Titles:

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (1.18.18)

Resident Evil 2 (1.25.18)

Kingdom Hearts 3 (1.25.18)

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri

iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 68! Sean played Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime! Luke wrapped up the campaign of Battlefield V, enjoyed Hellfront: Honeymoon, and played Donut County for some reason. Buckle up and drive safe.

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri

iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 68! Sean played Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime! Luke wrapped up the campaign of Battlefield V, enjoyed Hellfront: Honeymoon, and played Donut County for some reason. Buckle up and drive safe.

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri

iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 67! Sean played a whole bunch of games! Luke experienced two war stories in Battlefield V, visited a chaotic island in Just Cause 4, and enjoyed The Gardens Between’s tale of friendship. Buckle up and drive safe.

The Playlist

Luke: Just Cause 4, Battlefield V, The Gardens Between

Sean: Below, Red Dead Redemption 2, Forza Horizon 4: Fortune Island, Lovers in a Dangers Spacetime, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.

Braking News

Phil Spencer among the “People of the Year” named by GameIndustry.biz for his efforts in recovering the Xbox brand (both hardware and software) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-12-17-people-of-the-year-phil-spencer

Bonnie Ross to be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences for her work in growing STEM programs for women, under-represented minorities in games, and children. She is Microsoft’s Corporate VP and head of 343 Studios - a Halo Steward https://venturebeat.com/2018/12/18/master-chiefs-guardian-bonnie-ross-talks-about-halo-and-diversity/  

Pit Stop Topics

Game Discussions:

Battlefield V

Just Cause 4

The Gardens Between

Below

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri

iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 67! Sean played a whole bunch of games! Luke experienced two war stories in Battlefield V, visited a chaotic island in Just Cause 4, and enjoyed The Gardens Between’s tale of friendship. Buckle up and drive safe.

The Playlist

Luke: Just Cause 4, Battlefield V, The Gardens Between

Sean: Below, Red Dead Redemption 2, Forza Horizon 4: Fortune Island, Lovers in a Dangers Spacetime, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.

Braking News

Phil Spencer among the “People of the Year” named by GameIndustry.biz for his efforts in recovering the Xbox brand (both hardware and software) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2018-12-17-people-of-the-year-phil-spencer

Bonnie Ross to be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences for her work in growing STEM programs for women, under-represented minorities in games, and children. She is Microsoft’s Corporate VP and head of 343 Studios - a Halo Steward https://venturebeat.com/2018/12/18/master-chiefs-guardian-bonnie-ross-talks-about-halo-and-diversity/  

Pit Stop Topics

Game Discussions:

Battlefield V

Just Cause 4

The Gardens Between

Below

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri

iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 65! Sean played Horizon Chase Turbo. Luke tried rolled credits on Steamworld Dig 2 and ventured into the graphic violence of Sniper Elite 4. Buckle up and drive safe.

What We’re Playing

Luke: Steamworld Dig 2, Sniper Elite 4

Sean: Horizon Chase Turbo

Braking News

Mutant Year Zero: Is out today on Game Pass. RPG similar to X-Com, the future Gears Tactics title. Launched today on Xbox and PS4 https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/04/mutant-year-zero-road-to-eden-review

Luke’s favorite game series ever, Arkham might have new life. Batman: Court of Owls rumor that WB Montreal is working on a game after a developer was spotted with a Court of Owls shirt: https://www.windowscentral.com/batman-court-owls-game-possibly-development-warner-bros-montreal

Pit Stop Topics

Good games that fell short for us in 2018

Luke:

Far Cry 5, Ruiner

Sean:

Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Crew 2

Good games we played IN 2018 (not necessarily released)

Luke

Paladins, Hollow Knight, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, RE7

Sean:

The Turing Test, Tacoma,The Witcher 3, Superhot.

Game Pass spotlight: Shadow Warrior & RAGE  available via Game Pass.

Games with Gold

Qube 2 (X1)

Never Alone (X1)

Dragon Age II (X360)

Mercenaries (OGX)

Upcoming Titles:

Just Cause 4 (12.4)

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (1.18.18)

Resident Evil 2 (1.25.18)

Kingdom Hearts 3 (1.25.18)

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri

iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 66! Sean played Dead Cells and Ashen! Luke finished up Sniper Elite 4, ventured with the Strange Brigade and tried out the Mech Combat mayhem of Override. Buckle up and drive safe.

What We’re Playing

Luke: Override: Mech City Brawl, Strange Brigade

Sean: Horizon Chase Turbo, OnRush, Mutant Year Zero, Dead Cells, Ashen

Braking News

Epic Games’ new PC store has massive implications for Play Anywhere as Ashen is not offered on the Microsoft Store.

https://www.windowscentral.com/has-ashen-ditched-xbox-play-anywhere-and-steam-epic-games-exclusivity

Winter of Arcade spotlights nine awesome ID@Xbox Games. Get a $5 Gift Card for each game, maximum $40. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/12/06/id-xbox-winter-of-arcade-features-ashen-belowMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (12.04)Mutant Year Zero [Game Pass, X Enhanced] (12.04) Subnautica [X Enhanced] (12.04)Ashen [Game Pass, X Enhanced] (12.07)Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek (12.07)Kingdom Two Crowns (12.12)Desert Child (12.12) Below [Game Pass, X Enhanced] (12.14)Donut County (12.18)

Game Pass Rules in December. (Double up as Game Pass spotlight)https://www.vg247.com/2018/12/07/xbox-game-pass-december-mortal-kombat-x/ Strange Brigade (12.06)Mortal Kombat X (12.07)Pro Evolution Soccer 19 (12.13)Spintires: Mudrunner (12.13)Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (12.17)Ori and the Blind Forest (12.20)Shadow Warrior 2 (12.20)

Reminder: Forza Horizon 4 Fortune Island DLC drops on December 13 for $19.99. Game Pass Subscribers get 10% off. Included in Forza Horizon 4 Expansion Bundle and Ultimate Edition. https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/12/06/fortune-island-december-13/

Pit Stop Topics

From John Wahl: If you could choose any game studio, internal or 3rd party to resurrect the Perfect Dark series, who would it be? What would that game be like?

From Blaze Knight: What Xbox RPGs would you recommend?  What Xbox RPGs is there even?

The Car Pool - Listener Question

Antonio Guillen: I would like to hear your thoughts A) What do you think/hope X to announce at Game Awards and during Kinda Funny Games Showcase that would def sell consoles OR B) What did X announce that will def sell consoles?

Games with Gold

Qube 2 (X1)

Never Alone (X1)

Dragon Age II (X360)

Mercenaries (OGX)

Upcoming Titles:

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (1.18.18)

Resident Evil 2 (1.25.18)

Kingdom Hearts 3 (1.25.18)

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri

iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 65! Sean played Horizon Chase Turbo. Luke tried rolled credits on Steamworld Dig 2 and ventured into the graphic violence of Sniper Elite 4. Buckle up and drive safe.

What We’re Playing

Luke: Steamworld Dig 2, Sniper Elite 4

Sean: Horizon Chase Turbo

Braking News

Mutant Year Zero: Is out today on Game Pass. RPG similar to X-Com, the future Gears Tactics title. Launched today on Xbox and PS4 https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/04/mutant-year-zero-road-to-eden-review

Luke’s favorite game series ever, Arkham might have new life. Batman: Court of Owls rumor that WB Montreal is working on a game after a developer was spotted with a Court of Owls shirt: https://www.windowscentral.com/batman-court-owls-game-possibly-development-warner-bros-montreal

Pit Stop Topics

Good games that fell short for us in 2018

Luke:

Far Cry 5, Ruiner

Sean:

Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Crew 2

Good games we played IN 2018 (not necessarily released)

Luke

Paladins, Hollow Knight, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, RE7

Sean:

The Turing Test, Tacoma,The Witcher 3, Superhot.

Game Pass spotlight: Shadow Warrior & RAGE  available via Game Pass.

Games with Gold

Qube 2 (X1)

Never Alone (X1)

Dragon Age II (X360)

Mercenaries (OGX)

Upcoming Titles:

Just Cause 4 (12.4)

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (1.18.18)

Resident Evil 2 (1.25.18)

Kingdom Hearts 3 (1.25.18)

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri

iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 65! Sean played Horizon Chase Turbo. Luke tried rolled credits on Steamworld Dig 2 and ventured into the graphic violence of Sniper Elite 4. Buckle up and drive safe.

What We’re Playing

Luke: Steamworld Dig 2, Sniper Elite 4

Sean: Horizon Chase Turbo

Braking News

Mutant Year Zero: Is out today on Game Pass. RPG similar to X-Com, the future Gears Tactics title. Launched today on Xbox and PS4 https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/12/04/mutant-year-zero-road-to-eden-review

Luke’s favorite game series ever, Arkham might have new life. Batman: Court of Owls rumor that WB Montreal is working on a game after a developer was spotted with a Court of Owls shirt: https://www.windowscentral.com/batman-court-owls-game-possibly-development-warner-bros-montreal

Pit Stop Topics

Good games that fell short for us in 2018

Luke:

Far Cry 5, Ruiner

Sean:

Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Crew 2

Good games we played IN 2018 (not necessarily released)

Luke

Paladins, Hollow Knight, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, RE7

Sean:

The Turing Test, Tacoma,The Witcher 3, Superhot.

Game Pass spotlight: Shadow Warrior & RAGE  available via Game Pass.

Games with Gold

Qube 2 (X1)

Never Alone (X1)

Dragon Age II (X360)

Mercenaries (OGX)

Upcoming Titles:

Just Cause 4 (12.4)

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (1.18.18)

Resident Evil 2 (1.25.18)

Kingdom Hearts 3 (1.25.18)

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri

iTunes: https://goo.gl/CMv4fr Google Play: https://goo.gl/3Z3ege

The Most HorsePowerful Podcast On The Internet, The Xbox Drive is back with Episode 64! Sean played Fallout 76, Battlefield V, and is nearing the end of Assassin’s Creed. Luke tried his first Final Fantasy game ever, tackled some ID@Xbox titles, and continues to enjoy Black Ops 4 with friends. Buckle up and drive safe.

What We’re Playing

Luke: Steamworld Dig 2, FFXVPE, and Horizon Chase Turbo.

Sean: Fallout 76, The Long Journey Home, Battlefield V, Star Link.

Braking News

Games With Gold has been announced for the month of December. Qube 2 (X1), Never Alone (X1), Dragon Age II (X360), Mercenaries (OGX) https://majornelson.com/2018/11/27/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-december-2018/

This is the first time an OG Xbox title has been released as a Games With Gold title.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey gets endless “Mastery Levels” for endless upgrading.

https://www.windowscentral.com/assassins-creed-odyssey-mastery-levels-allow-you-level-till-end-time

Assassin's Creed Odyssey Legacy of the First Blade, Episode 1: Available December 4. Episodic post-launch content available with $40 Season Pass or with Gold Edition.

https://www.gamespot.com/videos/assassins-creed-odyssey-first-dlc-releases-next-we/2300-6447437/

Battlefront 2 free with EA Access

https://www.windowscentral.com/star-wars-battlefront-ii-joins-ea-access-vault

Xbox Onesie available on Friday. Fallout 76 version also available.

https://www.windowscentral.com/xbox-onesie-back-and-time-you-can-buy-one

Obsidian will reveal new game from two of the original Fallout's creators, Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky.

https://www.windowscentral.com/obsidian-entertainment-teases-upcoming-space-rpg-steampunk-ads

inXile working on Wasteland Remaster. Inspired Fallout series.

https://www.windowscentral.com/inxile-entertainment-working-original-wasteland-remaster

Pit Stop Topics

Games we’re genuinely planning to get to over the next month (not just backlog stuff)

Luke: Sniper Elite 4

Sean: Red Dead Redemption 2

Game Pass spotlight: Darksiders 1 & 2 are both available via Game Pass

The Car Pool - Listener Questions

From Adam Leonhardt: I want to know one thing @MLSReserves hates about the Xbox. There HAS to be something. No backing out just because you’re the most positive person on the face of the planet

From @Jim7 - I want to carpool. Have you ever used your phone or tablet as a controller?

Games with Gold

Battlefield 1 (11.1 - 11.30)

Race The Sun (11.16 - 12.15)

Assassin’s Creed (11.1 - 11.15)

Dante’s Inferno (11.16 - 11.30)

Upcoming Titles:

Battlefield V (11.20)

Darksiders 3 (11.27)

Just Cause 4 (12.4)

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (1.18.18)

Resident Evil 2 (1.25.18)

Kingdom Hearts 3 (1.25.18)

Plugs

Luke:http://twitter.com/MLSReserves

http://mixer.com/insipidghost

Sean:http://twitter.com/seancapri

http://twitch.tv/seancapri