The Easy Allies Podcast

Ep 512 - We weigh in with our thoughts on the first few days of Highguard. Huntdown: Overtime has Don's eyes lighting up. Dispatch has questionable censorship on Switch 2, and our patrons list the Top 10 Babies. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-highs-149486539 00:00 - Intro 03:06 - Huntdown: Overtime Announced 16:46 - Most Popular Platforms Among Devs...

Ep 511 - Xbox's annual Developer Direct offers a strong look at four promising new games for 2026. Square Enix cashes out with one more Life is Strange. Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia, and we check out the December sales charts. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-forza-6-148917620 00:00 - Intro 02:37 - Life is Strange: Reunion 16:53 - Ubisoft Cancella...

Ep 510 - A new year has come, and it's time for us to start looking forward to what's next, including an all new Resident Evil, the next game from Grasshopper Manufacture, Reanimal, Replaced, Mouse, and more. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-winter-148349449 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - Kratos Has Been Cast 05:56 - January Game Preview 29:47 - February Game...

Ep 509 - We're back from the holidays with stories to tell and games to discuss, including our thoughts on Witcher 3 DLC rumors, Big Hops, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, Hades II, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-big-new-147795937 00:00 - Intro 17:53 - James Bond Delay 24:22 - Vince Zampella Passed Away 27:46 - GOG Under Ne...

Ep 508 - We wave goodbye to 2025 as we look back at some of the struggles and triumphs that defined the year. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146478379 00:00 - Intro 02:39 - GTA VI Delays 05:09 - Saudi Arabia Plans to Buy EA 07:13 - Switch 2 Launch 14:43 - The Game Awards 17:31 - AI Controversies 22:40 - Voice Actors Strike Ends 23:30 - Mass Layoffs 25:43 - G...

Ep 507 - It's our annual holiday tradition with a full episode of questions, anecdotes, and games from our supportive community. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146404024 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - L&R Game: Game That Name! 08:34 - L&R: Motorstorm Will Return? 12:14 - L&R: Gameplay or Story? 17:04 - L&R Game: Halo Or Taylor Swift 20:44 - L&R: Tastes Changed in 10...

Ep 506 - The voice of Karlach, Samantha Béart, joins us for a chat while she's in town. Bloodworth hops on a call to talk about Damon & Baby. We discuss the Larian AI backlash, and Isla finished The Alters! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-demons-146234620 00:00 - Intro 06:49 - Record Viewers for The Game Awards 12:45 - Larian AI Backlash 28:40 - Nove...

Ep 505 - Kyle Bosman and Brandon Jones are back on the desk for a late night chat about all the big announcements and everything that went down in Keighley's big show. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-game-w-145727020 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - Check in w/ Kyle and Jones 07:55 - The Game Awards - Biggest Announcements 01:38:44 - A Word from Our Sponsors 01...

Ep 504 - The PC Gaming Show had over 2 hours of games to show, and we try to hit some highlights. Prices for gaming hardware are skyrocketing, and we share thoughts on Metroid Prime 4, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Routine, and much more. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-metroid-145122815 00:00 - Intro 05:57 - PC Gaming Show Highlights 28:31 - Horses Impres...

Ep 503 - We're up early to celebrate Thanksgiving with some of our picks for the top turkeys of the year. Isla plays both ILA and AILA. Bloodworth sets up shop in Moonlighter 2. Don blasts up the streets of Neon Inferno, and we go through the October sales figures. 00:00 - Intro 04:13 - October Sales Report 15:40 - Neon Inferno Impressions 36:34 - Isla v ILA v AILA 49:20 - Moonlighter 2 Impression...

Ep 502 - The nominees for this year's Game Awards are in and we have to stand up for our snubs. Xbox shows off a quick showcase of upcoming third party games. Huber and Gabby discuss this year's Call of Duty campaign. And Bloodworth gives his full take on Dispatch. Read Bloodworth's announcement here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bloodworths-role-143940300 Become a patron to get the extended cut:...

Ep 501 - Steam is making a new bid for playing on the couch with an all new Steam Machine and more. We get our first look at Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Horizon's getting an MMO. Plus, our thoughts on Hyrule Warriors, Lumines, and Ambrosia Sky. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-getting-143586161 00:00 - Intro 03:48 - Corrections 05:22 - N...

Ep 500 - Brandon Jones returns to the desk to relive memories from 500 episodes of the Easy Allies Podcast. GTA VI was delayed. We get invested in ARC Raiders and Hades II. Plus, it's time for the first official Switch 2 sales totals. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-episode-143040818 Check out the comments on Patreon for more memories from the commun...

Ep 499 - Master Chief is back in the fight with a new campaign remake that's breaking barriers to come to PlayStation. We explore the history of Mortal Kombat. Isla is on the case in The Séance of Blake Manor, and more. Go to https://tilt.fyi/G32eQL8Y5L to donate to this year's Halloween fundraiser for Gamers Outreach. Dragon Quest footage © ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SPIKE CHUNSOFT/SQUARE ENIX 00:...

Ep 498 - Is Ball x Pit worthy of awards status? Is Huber too afraid of Ninja Gaiden 4? Does Bloodlines 2 rise above its troubled development? We've got a ton of games to talk about as we try to keep our heads above the October floodwaters. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-ninjas-141967222 00:00 - Intro 08:12 - Ball x Pit Impressions 25:34 - Pokémon Le...

Ep 497 - Double Fine's Keeper wows us with the adventures of a walking lighthouse. Huber and Gabby report back after more substantial time with Battlefield 6. We explore the depth (perception) of Little Nightmares 3, and preserving classic Resident Evil wasn't a sure thing. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-keeper-141494790 00:00 - Intro 05:49 - Keeper...

Ep 496 - Fall games are upon us, and we have a varied lineup this week, including Absolum, Megabonk, Dying Light: The Beast, Dreams of Another, Carimara, and more! Plus, thoughts on TRON: Ares and the August Sales Report. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-dying-140947354 00:00 - Intro 03:58 - Absolum Impressions 19:03 - Megabonk Impressions 31:07 - TRO...

Ep 495 - Bloodworth is back from his trip to Japan with a week's worth of stories and 14 game previews, including Resident Evil, Ananta, Let it Die: Inferno, and more. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-tokyo-3-140336522 00:00 - Intro 02:35 - Bloodworth's Trip to Tokyo Game Show 29:57 - No, I'm Not a Human IRL Impressions 32:59 - Tiny Metal 2 Preview 37...

Ep 494 - We share our thoughts on Ghost of Yotei, and the Final Fantasy Tactics remake is in our hands. And it's time for our Fall Game Preview with a stacked October. (Ghost of Yotei Provided by PlayStation) 00:00 - Intro 03:33 - Ghost of Yotei Impressions 23:48 - Final Fantasy Tactics Impressions 35:55 - blippo+ Impressions 41:02 - October Game Preview 01:34:53 - November Game Preview 01:57:17 -...

Ep 493 - Last week's Nintendo Direct brings up some heated feelings on the publisher's hardware and pricing. Meanwhile, the fall release flood is starting early as we check out Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, No, I'm Not a Human, and Henry Halfhead. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-is-evil-139256630 00:00 - Intro 05:06 - Nintendo Direct Highlights 01:36:01...

Ep 492 - Nintendo has somehow been awarded patents for some laughably common ideas. Meanwhile, we check out the time-bending horror of Cronos, the new Kirby upgrade, and Adventure of Samsara. And of course, we dig deeper into Silksong now that we've had more time to play. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-dumb-12-138729233 One-time donations: https://s...

Ep 491 - Silksong is so big it's killing all the storefronts, and we've played as much as we could before the show. Plus, Bloodworth is back from PAX with a full report and a ton of previews from what he played at the show. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-has-sep-138197685 00:00 - Intro 05:41 - Hollow Knight: Silksong Impressions 27:17 - Bloodworth's...

Ep 490 - Composer Austin Wintory joins us to talk about his work on Sword of the Sea and the distinct language of writing music for games. Plus, we share our thoughts on Herdling, Shinobi, The Rogue Prince of Persia, and the July sales report. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-sword-w-137615492 00:00 - Intro 02:59 - Austin Wintory, Sword of the Sea, an...

Ep 489 - Huber and Bloodworth are back from gamescom with stories from their trip and hands-on previews for 40 games, including Resident Evil, Silksong, Denshattack, and many more. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-special-137298033 00:00 - Intro 01:41 - Gamescom Trip Overall 22:08 - Hollow Knight: Silksong 28:50 - Denshattack 33:49 - Death by Scrollin...

Ep 488 - Nexon reveals Woochi the Wayfarer with an impressive trailer, based on the classic Korean novel. Meanwhile, Isla and Bloodworth share their impressions of Tiny Bookshop, Jurassic Park has several impressive projects coming up, and arcade gambling roguelikes are anti-gambling. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-is-next-136560053 00:00 - Intro 07...