The Easy Allies Podcast

Ep 428 - This summer's Nintendo Direct proves that the Switch ain't dead yet. Elden Ring's big DLC continues to impress, we check out highlights from the Limited Run showcase. Plus, previews for Metal Slug Tactics and Nikoderiko, and our patrons' picks for Top 10 Box Art. (0:00) - Intro (1:43) - Nintendo Direct Highlights (1:10:06) - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Impressions (1:36:06) - Patrons' Top 10 Box Art (1:53:23) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:55:42) - Limited Run Games Announcements (2:15:36) - Metal Slug Tactics Preview (2:24:08) - Nikoderiko Preview (2:32:13) - Also This Week (2:45:28) - L&R: Full Console Collections (2:50:34) - L&R: More HD-2D Candidates (2:54:28) - L&R Game: Capcom vs. Capcom (3:00:02) - Bets (3:05:47) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

Ep 427 - It's time to talk about the second half of the big show, including Microsoft, Ubisoft, the PC Gaming Show, and more, but there's no question that Xbox knocked this one out of the park. (0:00) - Intro (2:16) - Life is Strange: Double Exposure (13:48) - Xbox Showcase Highlights (1:32:55) - Ubisoft Forward Highlights (2:01:44) - PC Gaming Show Highlights (2:24:50) - Wholesome Direct Highlights (2:36:55) - Overall Thoughts on SGF 2024 (3:02:34) - Alan Wake II: Night Springs Impressions (3:08:53) - L&R: Favorites of Summer Game Fest (3:13:54) - L&R: Demo vs Final Quality (3:25:24) - L&R Game: Game That Name! (3:37:55) - Bets (3:43:12) - Closing

Ep 426 - Summer Game Fest is here! Kyle is here! Damiani is here! One of our longest episodes ever is here! (0:00) - Intro (3:10) - Catch Up with Kyle (14:12) - Summer Game Fest Highlights (2:21:23) - Day of the Devs Highlights (2:52:30) - Devolver Digital Highlights (3:13:40) - A Word From Our Sponsors (3:18:02) - Predictions for Xbox, PC, and Ubisoft (3:33:41) - L&R: Console Personality (3:43:55) - L&R: Preferred Conference Formats (3:48:28) - L&R Game: Destiny or Tom Cruise? (3:54:13) - Bets (4:00:11) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code EZA at Manscaped.com.

Ep 425 - This summer's PlayStation event has some nice surprises but ultimately feels lacking. What's not lacking are the great games we're playing including Paper Mario, Prince of Persia, RKGK, MultiVersus, and more. Plus, we've got the April sales report. (0:00) - Intro (1:54) - PlayStation's Summer State of Play (53:45) - A Closer Look at Silent Hill 2 (1:06:00) - April Sales Report (1:34:17) - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Impressions (1:48:51) - Centum Preview (1:57:07) - MultiVersus Impressions (2:10:07) - The Rogue Prince of Persia Impressions (2:19:16) - RKGK Impressions (2:29:04) - XDefiant Impressions (2:37:10) - Hellblade II Huber Runback (2:44:20) - Also This Week (2:56:23) - L&R: Physical Pre-order Bonuses (3:01:15) - L&R: Playing the Role (3:09:15) - L&R: Summer Game Fest Importance (3:26:18) - Bets (3:33:50) - Closing

Ep 424 - Ninja Theory's dramatic psychological sequel is here, and we're not quite sure what to think. Meanwhile, more Warhammer games are on the way, Nintendo made an unlikely purchase, and a console war has ended! (0:00) - Intro (4:05) - Bloodworth's Trip to Warsaw (20:18) - Hellblade II Impressions (49:41) - Warhammer Space Marine 2 and Speed Freeks (56:17) - Nintendo Buys Shiver Entertainment (1:08:13) - IGN Buys Gamer Network (1:28:11) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:31:04) - Paper Trail Impressions (1:36:14) - Stitch. Impressions (1:43:12) - Also This Week (1:55:06) - L&R: Long Wait From Announcement (2:01:43) - L&R Game: Kentucky Derby or RPG Skill Tree? (2:10:45) - L&R: Who Needs a New Console? (2:17:17) - Bets (2:22:45) - Closing This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

Ep 423 - It's been a long wait, but Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally bringing the series to Japan, Square Enix turns towards more of a multiplatform strategy, and PlayStation has new bosses. Plus, we share thoughts on Minishoot' Adventures, Animal Well, and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. (0:00) - Intro (1:35) - Corrections (3:40) - Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveal (20:02) - Ubisoft Cancels The Division Heartland (35:30) - Minishoot' Adventures Impressions (42:49) - Square Enix Restructure and Layoffs (59:41) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:03:09) - Hot Sauce Gate (1:07:23) - New PlayStation CEOs Announced (1:16:29) - Crow Country Impressions (1:18:24) - Taiji Impressions (1:18:42) - Animal Well Impressions (1:21:46) - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Impressions (1:28:21) - Also This Week (1:42:54) - L&R: What Happens After the Layoffs? (1:48:02) - L&R: The Pressure of Failure (1:51:27) - L&R Game: The Tournament of Bonds (2:00:45) - Bets (2:06:56) - Closing This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ Use code ALLIES at https://incogni.com/ALLIES to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan.

Ep 422 - Xbox shutters studios because they're too busy to keep up, Sony kicks the Helldivers hornets' nest on Steam, and the Switch 2 announcement has a deadline. Meanwhile, we've got a great lineup of games to chat about, including Hades II, Animal Well, Crow Country, and more! (0:00) - Intro (2:20) - Xbox Closes Studios (36:00) - Sony’s Messy Helldivers 2 Weekend (54:07) - Switch 2 Announcement Has a Deadline (1:16:09) - Hades II Impressions (1:31:24) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:34:16) - Animal Well Impressions (1:54:50) - Crow Country Impressions (2:02:17) - Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns Impressions (2:13:26) - John Wick Pinball Impressions (2:20:20) - Also This Week (2:39:13) - L&R: Ahead of Their Time (2:44:54) - L&R: Showcasing Cancelled Games (2:51:29) - L&R Game: New Faces in New Places (3:01:23) - Bets (3:06:39) - Closing This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

Ep 421 - It's Xbox's turn for an indie showcase, and they have some fun new reveals. We're also due for the March sales report and our patrons' Top 10 Fighting Game Specials. Take Two's latest round of layoffs are incredibly frustrating. Plus, we share impressions of Lunar Lander Beyond, Harold Halibut, Phantom Fury, and more. This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ (0:00 - Intro (3:48) - ID@Xbox Showcase (34:10) - March Sales Report (59:51) - Lunar Lander Beyond Impressions (1:16:44) - Phantom Fury Impressions (1:23:59) - Top 10 Fighting Game Specials (1:37:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:38:53) - Another Crab's Treasure Runback (1:47:18) - Harold Halibut Impressions (1:56:19) - Take Two Shutters Studios (2:03:54) - Square Enix Content Disposal (2:18:22) - Also This Week (2:31:02) - L&R: Current Playtime (2:40:12) - L&R: Language Learning (2:42:42) - L&R: What is Baby Mario? (2:48:40) - Bets (2:56:11) - Closing

Ep 420 - It's a big week of releases and we start off by focusing on all the great games we've been playing, including Stellar Blade*, Eiyuden Chronicle, Another Crab's Treasure, and more before getting into this week's news on Metaphor, Embracer, and LittleBigPlanet. *Review Copy Provided by PlayStation (0:00) - Intro (1:27) - Stellar Blade Impressions (22:40) - Eiyuden Chronicle Impressions (46:48) - Another Crab's Treasure Impressions (1:03:49) - Sand Land Impressions (1:27:24) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:29:21) - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Impressions (1:40:24) - POOLS Impressions (1:43:31) - Metaphor ReFantazio Showcase (1:53:59) - Embracer Makes Friends (2:01:21) - LittleBigPlanet's Unceremonious Death (2:06:09) - Also This Week (2:20:45) - L&R: Unexpected Dev Connections (2:25:54) - L&R: Animal Game Protagonists (2:32:05) - L&R: Favorite Boss Cheese (2:39:39) - Bets (2:45:23) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

Ep 419 - It's Nintendo's turn to show off some fantastic indie games, including the reveal of SteamWorld Heist II. Meanwhile, we share our takes on Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and the new Alone in the Dark. (0:00) - Intro (2:23) - Keanu Reeves is Shadow the Hedgehog, Who's Next? (9:44) - Nintendo Indie World Highlights (34:10) - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Preview (48:42) - Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide Impressions (1:17:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:20:37) - Alone in the Dark Impressions (1:32:42) - Also This Week (1:53:16) - L&R: Playing Your Own Game (1:58:27) - L&R: Dreaded Bosses (2:11:07) - L&R: Second Playthrough, Second Wind (2:19:14) - Bets (2:24:57) - Closing Use code ALLIES at https://incogni.com/ALLIES to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan.

Ep 418 - The latest on Star Wars Outlaws has us ready to navigate the criminal underworld. The Triple-i Initiative reveals a new Prince of Persia and a lot of fresh details on plenty more games. Isla checks out the creepy sniper puzzle game, and Huber finally gets hooked on Balatro. (0:00) - Intro (2:48) - Star Wars Outlaws (24:13) - Children of the Sun Impressions (32:35) - The Rogue Prince of Persia (44:35) - More from The Triple-i Initiative (1:27:10) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:30:01) - Saviorless Impressions (1:33:38) - Huber Gets Hooked on Balatro (1:52:16) - Also This Week (2:11:12) - L&R: Childhood Obsessions (2:26:25) - L&R: Unplayed Recommendations (2:29:37) - L&R: Bravia a Precursor to Samsung Gaming Hub? (2:37:37) - Bets (2:44:15) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

Ep 417 - Eternal Strands has some new takes on ideas similar to Shadow of the Colossus, but we aren't fully sold quite yet. Meanwhile, we've got our eye on the next game from the makers of Dead Cells, and Monaco 2 looks promising. Plus, impressions of Open Roads and Llamasoft, as well as our Discord's Top 10 Battle Songs. (0:00) - Intro (2:03) - Eternal Strands Reveal (15:05) - Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Impressions (39:55) - Open Roads Impressions (49:33) - Discord Top 10 and Game Recommendations (1:14:11) - Monaco 2 Preview (1:24:58) - Windblown (1:29:35) - Also This Week (1:52:56) - L&R: Any Game Art? (2:01:57) - L&R: Reviving Dead Console Features (2:11:56) - L&R: Faithful Throwbacks (2:19:53) - Bets (2:24:48) - Closing

Ep 416 - Spring is in the air as we look forward to see which new games are just around the corner. We share our thoughts on the Stellar Blade demo, Pepper Grinder, and Princess Peach. Plus, there's another new Marvel game announcement this week that goes full Overwatch. *Stellar Blade Preview Access Provided by PlayStation (0:00) - Intro (1:47) - April Game Preview (45:59) - Stellar Blade Demo Impressions (53:30) - May Game Preview (1:21:01) - Pepper Grinder Impressions (1:34:32) - June Game Preview (1:55:41) - Princess Peach: Showtime! Impressions (2:17:21) - Also This Week (2:31:23) - L&R: Best Time to Announce Microtransactions (2:41:19) - L&R Game: Hall of 8s (2:48:14) - L&R: Back to Basics (2:53:00) - Bets (2:58:17) - Closing Games discussed in this episode: Saviorless Sons of Valhalla Children of the Sun Broken Roads Ereban: Shadow Legacy Harold Halibut Life Eater Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide No Rest for the Wicked Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Lunar Lander Beyond Phantom Fury Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Another Crab's Treasure Demon Slayer - Sweep the Board POOLS Sand Land Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago Abiotic Factor Endless Ocean Luminous Indika Animal Well Crow Country Surmount Homeworld 3 Paper Trail Hauntii Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door World of Goo 2 Destiny 2: The Final Shape Blockbuster, Inc. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance #BLUD Still Wakes the Deep Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble Luigi's Mansion 2 HD

Ep 415 - It's a huge week as we finally get to gush about Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Unicorn Overlord. We get our first look at Amy Hennig's Marvel game with Captain America and Black Panther. Plus tons of GDC announcements and more. *Rise of the Ronin provided by PlayStation. (0:00) - Intro (2:13) - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (10:36) - More GDC News (28:37) - Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions (1:05:34) - Future Games Show Highlights (1:23:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:28:35) - Rise of the Ronin Impressions (1:55:54) - February Sales Report (2:12:28) - Unicorn Overlord Impressions (2:36:26) - Also This Week (2:53:20) - L&R: Dragon's Dogma Pawns (2:57:45) - L&R: I Need to Talk to Someone (3:04:40) - L&R Game: Can It... Super Mario? (3:13:45) - Bets (3:22:40) - Closing Use code ALLIES at https://incogni.com/ALLIES to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan. Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

Ep 414 - HipHopGamer is finally in the house for our longest episode ever, with no shortage of stories, as we talk about using cheat software, the new studios, Contra, Outcast, Pools, and more. (0:00) - Intro (2:05) - Get to Know HipHopGamer (39:19) - Is It Cheating If You're Alone? (1:17:17) - Triple A or Triple I? (1:52:42) - POOLS (1:58:14) - Contra: Operation Galuga Impressions (2:09:29) - Outcast - A New Beginning Impressions (2:36:09) - Also This Week (3:00:50) - L&R: Favorite Soundtracks (3:15:07) - L&R Game: And the Other One? (3:28:11) - L&R Game: Dragon Ball or Mixed Drink? (3:32:28) - Bets (3:39:05) - Closing

Ep 413 - The games at this week's Xbox Partner Preview are even better after getting a closer look. We share our thoughts on The Outlast Trials and Slave Zero X, we check out our patrons' Top 10 Detectives, and we shake our heads at the mess Warner Bros. is leaving in its wake. *The Wrong Question was submitted by Andy Schreiner. (0:00) - Intro (1:33) - The Wrong Question (3:47) - Unknown 9: Awakening Preview (17:27) - Xbox Partner Preview (1:10:46) - The Outlast Trials Impressions (1:23:58) - Live Service vs Life Eater (1:35:11) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:37:11) - Patrons' Top 10 Detectives in Games (1:49:14) - Slave Zero X Impressions (1:58:54) - Also This Week (2:13:05) - L&R: Why the Spoilers? (2:18:52) - L&R: Nintendo is in the Same Race (2:24:02) - L&R Game: Identify the Smash Trophy (2:29:59) - Bets (2:37:28) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

Ep 412 - The year's historic round of layoffs hits harder this week as PlayStation and EA make massive cuts. Meanwhile, we check out Balatro, No Rest for the Wicked, and the Splatoon 3 DLC, speculate on that new Pokemon announcement, and go through January sales. (0:00) - Intro (1:52) - Balatro Impressions (15:23) - Pokemon Presents (36:07) - No Rest for the Wicked Preview (48:33) - January Sales Report (1:06:03) - Splatoon 3: Side Order Impressions (1:17:22) - Layoffs at PlayStation, EA, and More (1:44:33) - Also This Week (1:51:35) - L&R: Is Another Crash Coming? (2:04:01) - L&R: A Lull in the Generation (2:19:05) - L&R: Dream Reimaginings (2:26:42) - Bets (2:32:42) - Closing

Ep 411 - We recap the fabled Nintendo Direct with its Xbox titles and shadow drops, share our hands-on thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and check out the Elden Ring DLC trailer. Plus, impressions on Ultros, Pacific Drive, Bloodworth's trip to DICE, and more. (0:00) - Intro (2:16) - The Wrong Question (5:01) - Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase (1:00:02) - The Four Xbox Multiplatform Games (1:02:30) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Impressions (1:24:57) - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (1:33:55) - Ultros Impressions (1:48:38) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:50:22) - Pacific Drive Impressions (2:08:30) - Bloodworth at DICE (2:30:35) - Also This Week (2:40:51) - L&R: Beautiful Consoles, Ugly Consoles (2:47:39) - L&R: Wait for GTA? (2:56:46) - L&R: Late Coming Expansions (2:59:12) - Bets (3:04:25) - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

Ep 410 - Janet Garcia joins us to discuss Xbox's multiplatform plans. Don raises the black flag for Skull & Bones. Plus we have impressions for Helldivers 2, Banishers, Islands of Insight, and more. *Helldivers 2 Provided by PlayStation (0:00) - Skull & Bones Pirate Radio (10:46) - Intro (14:28) - Get to Know Janet (22:12) - The Real Xbox News (55:06) - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Impressions (1:08:50) - Islands of Insight Impressions (1:19:49) - Helldivers 2 Impressions (1:37:19) - Also This Week (2:04:13) - L&R: Games Connected with Loved Ones (2:17:03) - L&R: Idle Animations (2:19:43) - L&R: No-Hit Playthrough (2:27:56) - L&R Game: Lost in Translation (2:33:00) - Bets (2:40:26) - Closing

In this special discussion, sponsored by Square Enix, we look back at our anticipation and memories for the release of the original Final Fantasy VII, the teases and explosive hype of FF VII Remake, and the journey leading up to FF VII Rebirth. #ad https://bit.ly/EasyAllies_FF7R Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmQYh1Af9hY