Episodes

  • Nintendo Direct and Shadow of the Erdtree - Easy Allies Podcast - June 21, 2024

    Nintendo Direct and Shadow of the Erdtree - Easy Allies Podcast - June 21, 2024
    Jun 23 2024
    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.
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    3 hrs and 10 mins
  • Xbox Steals the Show - Easy Allies Podcast - June 14, 2024

    Xbox Steals the Show - Easy Allies Podcast - June 14, 2024
    Jun 16 2024
    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
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    3 hrs and 45 mins
  • Summer Game Fest Special w/ Kyle Bosman - Easy Allies Podcast - June 7, 2024

    Summer Game Fest Special w/ Kyle Bosman - Easy Allies Podcast - June 7, 2024
    Jun 8 2024
    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.
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    4 hrs and 3 mins
  • PlayStation’s Summer Blowout? - Easy Allies Podcast - May 31, 2024

    PlayStation’s Summer Blowout? - Easy Allies Podcast - May 31, 2024
    Jun 2 2024
    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
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    3 hrs and 41 mins
  • Wrestling With Our Thoughts on Hellblade II - Easy Allies Podcast - May 24, 2024

    Wrestling With Our Thoughts on Hellblade II - Easy Allies Podcast - May 24, 2024
    May 26 2024
    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.
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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Assassin’s Creed Finally Goes to Japan - Easy Allies Podcast - May 17, 2024

    Assassin’s Creed Finally Goes to Japan - Easy Allies Podcast - May 17, 2024
    May 19 2024
    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.
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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • A Hellish Week in Games - Easy Allies Podcast - May 10, 2024

    A Hellish Week in Games - Easy Allies Podcast - May 10, 2024
    May 12 2024
    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.
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    3 hrs and 11 mins
  • All Xbox Needs is Help - Easy Allies Podcast - May 3, 2024

    All Xbox Needs is Help - Easy Allies Podcast - May 3, 2024
    May 5 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. 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
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    2 hrs and 59 mins