Ep 369 - Redfall's reception has many questioning how Microsoft is handling its newly acquired studios. Meanwhile, Shadowman and Double Dragon are back and we get a closer look at the new Amnesia. 

0:00 - Opening
1:34 - Corrections
4:21 - Shadowman: Darque Legacy
10:40 - Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
17:30 - Redfall Ignites Xbox Backlash
45:55 - A Word From Our Sponsors
50:12 - PlayStation Sales Report 
55:26 - Patrons' Top 10 Healing Items  
1:09:15 - Amnesia: The Bunker Gameplay
1:18:54 - Also This Week
1:26:48 - L&R: Features Worth Copying
1:34:12 - L&R: Satisfying Puzzle Moments
1:36:49 - L&R Game: Review Quote Memory
1:39:39 - Time for Bets
1:46:42 - Closing 

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Redfall Ignites Xbox Backlash - Easy Allies Podcast - May 5, 2023

We discuss the week's headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.

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Games & Hobbies

Games

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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

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A Hellish Week in Games - Easy Allies Podcast - May 10, 2024

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. 

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(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

All Xbox Needs is Help - Easy Allies Podcast - May 3, 2024

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

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Stellar Blade VS A Crab With a Fork - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 26, 2024

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

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Lorelei and the Laser Eyes and the Leviathan - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 19, 2024

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

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Redfall Ignites Xbox Backlash - Easy Allies Podcast - May 5, 2023

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