The Easy Allies Podcast

Ep 432 - Everyone decided to release their games this week for some reason so we wade through the flood as best we can, with looks at Kunitsu-Gami, Bo, Flintlock, and NES World Championships. Plus, we now know what Emio is and only Damiani could have guessed.

(0:00) - Intro

(3:56) - What is Emio?

(13:43) - Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Announced

(19:48) - Kunitsu-Gami Impressions

(30:36) - Nintendo World Championships Impressions

(51:40) - Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus Impressions

(1:10:09) - Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Impressions

(1:19:23) - Bloodworth's Travel Backlog

(1:36:32) - Also This Week

(1:53:40) - L&R: Violence Against Almonds

(1:59:43) - L&R: Getting the Codes

(2:10:32) - L&R: Power Up Sprites

(2:13:36) - Bets

(2:21:21) - Closing

Ep 431 - After recent changes, Xbox Game Pass may no longer be such an incredible value. We also got a sneak peek at the big new update for The Outlast Trials, including it's newest freako. Plus, thoughts on Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Still Wakes The Deep, Blockbuster Inc, and the May Sales Report.

(0:00) - Intro

(3:56) - Xbox Takes Day One Games Out of Game Pass

(18:36) - The Outlast Trials - New Update Preview

(26:30) - Still Wakes the Deep Impressions

(38:02) - May Sales Report

(51:16) - A Word From Our Sponsors

(53:16) - Blockbuster Inc Impressions

(1:08:28) - Destiny 2: The Final Shape Impressions

(1:20:40) - Also This Week

(1:39:15) - L&R: Revisiting Old Favorites

(1:43:13) - L&R: Speed Runs

(1:50:36) - L&R Game: Anagram Names

(2:03:19) - Bets

(2:08:29) - Closing

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Ep 430 - The rest of the crew's away, but Isla and Damiani are here to talk about the new Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, the latest expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, Luigi's Mansion 2, and our patrons' Top 10 Trains.

(0:00) - Intro

(3:33) - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster

(21:29) - Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Impressions

(49:13) - Patrons' Top 10 Trains

(1:01:03) - Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Impressions

(1:10:15) - Also This Week

(1:18:27) - L&R: Best Tacos

(1:26:33) - L&R: 4th of July Gaming

(1:31:28) - L&R Game: Word Association

(1:37:01) - Bets

(1:41:10) - Closing

Ep 429 - It's an early shoot for us, but what better way to kick off the summer than with a look at all the games coming up in the next three months. Plus, we chat about SMT V: Vengeance, Indika, and the Riven remake.

(0:00) - Intro

(3:05) - July Game Preview

(40:15) - August Game Preview

(1:28:41) - September Game Preview

(2:00:06) - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Impressions

(2:13:25) - Indika Impressions

(2:16:29) - Riven Remake Impressions

(2:25:40) - L&R: Favorite Winter Levels

(2:29:21) - L&R: Satisfying Buttons

(2:32:40) - L&R Game: Lost in Translation 7

(2:40:16) - Bets

(2:46:20) - Closing

Games discussed in this episode:

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail

Anger Foot

Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield

Cataclismo

Flock

Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate

Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

Été

Arranger

Frostpunk 2

Smite 2

Thank Goodness, You're Here!

Volgarr: The Viking II

Cat Quest III

SteamWorld Heist II

Stormgate

I Am Your Beast

Black Myth: Wukong

Dustborn

Enotria: The Last Song

Concord

World of Warcraft: The War Within

Monster Jam Showdown

Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn

Visions of Mana

Star Wars Outlaws

Parcel Corps

STALKER 2

What the Car?

Astro Bot

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Yars Rising

Phoenix Springs

UFO 50

Rusty Rabbit

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

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

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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

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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

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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

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