Valve finally revealed their handheld, the Steam Deck. As we try to drop five bucks on one, Takuya Kimura’s agency might cancel the next Judgment, Netflix might start making games next year, and classic games might start selling for over a million dollars.

00:01:25 - Corrections
00:03:35 - Steam Deck
00:26:12 - Takuya Kimura and Judgment
00:35:44 - Netflix Games
00:43:35 - A Word From Our Sponsors
00:48:00 - Have You Heard About Ynglet?
00:54:43 - The Million Dollar Mario 64
01:04:27 - Also This Week
01:09:50 - Game: Don’t Stop Achieving!
01:15:12 - L&R - Favorite start screen theme?
01:18:40 - L&R - Is the WoW to FFXIV shift a big deal?
01:24:21 - L&R - What else deserves a Smash Bros?
01:25:21 - L&R - Who needs to be in the Nickelodeon brawler?
01:27:01 - Time For Bets
01:30:51 - Closing

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Easy Allies Podcast #275 - July 16, 2021

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

Video Games

Games & Hobbies

Games

Leisure

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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Outlaws and Rogues - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 12, 2024

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

Colossal Expectations, Llamas, and Heists - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 5, 2024

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

Spring Game Preview - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 29, 2024

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

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A Dragon, A Ronin, and A Unicorn - Easy Allies Podcast - Mar 22, 2024

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

Easy Allies Podcast #275 - July 16, 2021

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