Episodes

  • A Week of Blood - Easy Allies Podcast - June 27, 2025

    A Week of Blood - Easy Allies Podcast - June 27, 2025
    Jun 29 2025
    Ep 481 - Blood Message and The Blood of Dawnwalker both showed off impressive trailers this week. Huber and Gabby are addicted to Rematch. We get Huber's thoughts on Lies of P: Overture, and Bloodworth checks out Cyberpunk on Switch 2. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-week-of-132404316 (0:00) - Intro (3:11) - The Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay Reveal (19:11) - Blood Message Reveal (24:18) - Press Release Me (28:32) - Lies of P: Overture Impressions (42:29) - Rematch Impressions (1:00:17) - Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 Impressions (1:13:14) - Also This Week (1:29:24) - L&R: To Demo or Not? (1:34:53) - L&R: Watch, Not Play (1:39:15) - L&R Game: Mario Kart or Wario Fart - Vroomsday (1:48:05) - Bets (1:55:21) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Donkey Kong Smashes Expectations - Easy Allies Podcast - June 20, 2025

    Donkey Kong Smashes Expectations - Easy Allies Podcast - June 20, 2025
    Jun 22 2025
    Ep 480 - Nintendo shares an extended look at Donkey Kong Bananza, unveiling a much bigger and bolder adventure than their initial demo let on. PlayStation sees record profits. Xbox starts talking next-gen. Plus, we give our takes on FBC Firebreak and finally dig deep into Mario Kart World and Switch 2 Welcome Tour. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-donkey-131888671 (0:00) - Intro (3:39) - Donkey Kong Bananza Direct (27:08) - FBC Firebreak Impressions (51:11) - PlayStation's Record Profits (1:00:22) - Xbox Talks Next-Gen (1:17:15) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:19:22) - Mario Kart World Impressions (1:54:18) - Switch 2 Welcome Tour Impressions (2:17:20) - Also This Week (2:32:22) - L&R: DLC Preferences (2:43:30) - L&R Game: Was it on Stadia? (2:52:58) - L&R: Sony Buying WB Games? (3:03:00) - Bets (3:07:28) - 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 12 mins
  • Summer Game Fest Wrap Party - Easy Allies Podcast - June 13, 2025

    Summer Game Fest Wrap Party - Easy Allies Podcast - June 13, 2025
    Jun 15 2025
    Ep 479 - We look over our highlights from the Xbox and PC Gaming Shows as well as wrapping up our thoughts on this year's SGF overall. Plus, Switch 2 is the fastest selling console ever, and we check out Mina the Hollower from the team behind Shovel Knight. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-summer-131386496 (0:00) - Intro (2:38) - Xbox Showcase Highlights (52:47) - PC Gaming Show Highlights (1:41:23) - SGF Wrap Up (2:01:09) - Mina The Hollower Impressions (2:15:12) - Switch 2 Breaks Sales Records and More (2:31:04) - Also This Week (2:40:30) - L&R: Oops All Soulslikes (2:50:54) - L&R: Looking Back at the E3 of Dreams (2:55:45) - L&R Game: GTA VS Elder Scrolls (3:03:17) - Bets (3:06:45) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    3 hrs and 20 mins
  • SGF 2025 Hands-On Previews - Day Two - Dying Light, Xbox Handheld, and More

    SGF 2025 Hands-On Previews - Day Two - Dying Light, Xbox Handheld, and More
    Jun 11 2025
    Our impressions on over 20 more games that we saw and played at the show. (Streamed June 10, 2025) (0:00) - Intro (0:48) - Shadow Labyrinth (7:15) - Ambrosia Sky (14:03) - End of Abyss (24:16) - Sleep Awake (32:10) - Grave Seasons (38:10) - Gears of War Reloaded and Xbox Handheld (48:19) - Petal Runner (56:13) - Dark Pictures - Directive 8020 (1:01:27) - Sonic Racing CrossWorlds (1:14:51) - Exoborne (1:19:00) - Morsels (1:26:40) - Baby Steps (1:34:40) - TOEM 2 (1:38:40) - Possessor(s) (1:48:44) - Deadpool VR (1:55:05) - Mistfall Hunter (1:59:02) - Escape Academy 2 (2:02:26) - Dosa Divas (2:08:20) - Bounty Star (2:16:17) - Dying Light: The Beast (2:25:27) - FBC Firebreak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 45 mins
  • SGF 2025 Hands-On Previews w/ Shuhei Yoshida - Day One

    SGF 2025 Hands-On Previews w/ Shuhei Yoshida - Day One
    Jun 8 2025
    We're back from the Summer Game Fest show floor, and Shuhei Yoshida hitched a ride. It's time to talk about over 20 games we checked out on Saturday. (Streamed June 8, 2025) (0:00) - Intro (1:05) - Reach (7:38) - Ratatan (10:40) - Sword of the Sea (19:08) - Mixtape (28:28) - Relooted (30:32) - Yooka-Replayee (36:28) - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (39:08) - Bandit Trap (43:54) - Crimson Desert (57:39) - LEGO Party! (1:10:10) - Shinobi (1:18:07) - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (1:29:52) - OMUT (1:34:10) - Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults (1:39:23) - Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - New Class (1:43:20) - Crisol: Theater of Idols (1:48:25) - Thick As Thieves (1:56:21) - Snap & Grab (2:02:17) - Lou’s Lagoon (2:08:24) - Adventure of Samsara (2:12:43) - Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Summer Game Fest and Switch 2 - Easy Allies Podcast - June 6, 2025

    Summer Game Fest and Switch 2 - Easy Allies Podcast - June 6, 2025
    Jun 7 2025
    Ep 478 - Summer Game Fest is here with loads of game announcements, and we've got four showcases to plow through. And oh yeah, Nintendo launched the Switch 2 this week, too! Watch the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-summer-130915873 (0:00) - Intro (2:18) - State of Play (1:08:03) - Summer Game Fest (2:52:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors (2:54:50) - Day of the Devs (3:12:12) - Devolver (Ball X Pit) (3:20:32) - Switch 2 Launch Impressions (3:40:28) - L&R: Console Launch Memories (3:45:42) - L&R: Consoles Active or Storage (3:51:26) - L&R Game: Never Skip Credits (3:58:39) - 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 hrs and 3 mins
  • Nightreign and To a T w/ Elyse Willems - Easy Allies Podcast - May 30, 2025

    Nightreign and To a T w/ Elyse Willems - Easy Allies Podcast - May 30, 2025
    Jun 1 2025
    Ep 477 - Elyse Willems joins us on the desk to chat about what she's been playing including To a T and Doom: The Dark Ages. Elden Ring Nightreign keeps us running back for more, and EA has slashed another talented studio, cancelling their Black Panther game. Check out Answer for It podcast with Elyse! https://www.youtube.com/@answerforIt (0:00) - Intro (3:42) - What's Elyse Doing? (7:51) - Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Impressions (13:28) - Doom: The Dark Ages Impressions (17:10) - The Roottrees Are Dead Impressions (19:47) - EA Cancelled Black Panther (34:08) - Elden Ring Nightreign Impressions (1:02:21) - To a T Impressions (1:14:44) - TMNT: Tactical Takedown Impressions (1:25:23) - Top 10 Best Dressed Characters (1:43:25) - Also This Week (1:55:10) - L&R: Switch 2's Projected Legacy (2:11:43) - L&R: Dream SGF Reveal (2:15:35) - L&R Game: Nintendo Launch Games (2:26:15) - Bets (2:30:48) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 45 mins
  • Hell is Us Interview - Creating Language to Envision Something New

    Hell is Us Interview - Creating Language to Envision Something New
    May 30 2025
    We chat with Creative Director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête about his transition from Eidos Montreal to Rogue Factor, and the creative decisions behind not just Hell is Us, but how they're rethinking better ways to work on video games. Also be sure to check out our hands-on preview for Hell is Us:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T58VnYMkg0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins