The Easy Allies Podcast

Ep 376 - Nintendo is a bit late to the summer party, but they make up for it with a bundle of Mario goodness. Meanwhile, hearings in the Microsoft / Activision deal result in a string of enticing revelations. 0:00 - Opening 1:58 - Corrections 8:20 - Nintendo Direct 1:05:29 - Grasshopper Direct 1:11:36 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:16:03 - Press Release Me - Milk 1:19:32 - Microsoft / Activision Hearing Tidbits 1:28:30 - Also This Week 1:36:00 - L&R: GameCube Desires 1:41:51 - L&R: Guaranteed Hits 1:43:16 - L&R Game: Know the Germans 1:50:28 - Time for Bets 1:56:27 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://chime.com/allies to sign up for a Chime Checking Account today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a $1 per month trial period and take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 375 - It's end of the show delirium as we try to catch up on all the big announcements in the second of half of this summer's big events. 0:00 - Opening 2:35 - Xbox 41:59 - Starfield 1:07:16 - PC Gaming Show 1:38:08 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:42:30 - Ubisoft 2:11:11 - Capcom 2:14:55 - Also This Week 2:17:13 - L&R: The Future of SGF 2:28:43 - L&R: How to Showcase Gameplay 2:33:53 - L&R: Fable Essentials 2:37:17 - Time for Bets 2:45:49 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. Go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter ALLIES at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 374 - Geoff Keighley kicks off the summer festivities with Mortal Kombat 1, Alan Wake 2, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Plus, we check out Day of the Devs and Devolver. And oh yeah, Kyle is here. 0:00 - Opening 1:27 - Corrections 3:30 - What’s Kyle Doing Here? 6:02 - Summer Game Fest Kickoff 1:50:51 - Day of the Devs 2:07:23 - Devolver Direct 2:16:44 - Also This Week 2:26:03 - L&R: Traveling Games 2:29:57 - L&R: Hated Console Designs 2:34:33 - L&R: Unwanted Announcements 2:40:05 - Time for Bets 2:44:48 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 373 - Summer Game Fest is coming quick. So, we sit down to share all our predictions on what we think will be there. Meanwhile, inside stories show rocky behind the scenes situations for The Last of Us multiplayer sequel and Redfall. 0:00 - Opening 2:20 - Corrections 4:03 - The Last of Us Multiplayer Delayed 16:14 - Summer Game Fest Expectations 1:07:25 - Meta Quest Showcase 1:25:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:27:29 - Patrons' Top 10 E3 Moments 1:37:52 - Redfall - What Went Wrong? 1:44:46 - Also This Week 1:56:17 - L&R: Microtransaction Blues 2:00:46 - L&R: Review Experience 2:05:36 - L&R Game: Final Fantasy Versus New Zealand 2:09:48 - Time for Bets 2:16:04 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 372 - We go over the highs, the lows, and the games of this summer's PlayStation Showcase. 0:00 - Opening 1:29 - Corrections 4:14 - Where Was PlayStation in the PlayStation Showcase? 28:45 - PlayStation Studios Games: Fairgame$ 34:13 - Marathon 38:56 - Destiny 2: The Final Shape 41:28 - Concord 43:37 - Helldivers 2 48:08 - Spider-Man 2 55:53 - The Biggest 3rd Party Reveals: Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater 1:04:01 - Alan Wake 2 1:11:36 - Assassin's Creed Mirage 1:19:49 - Dragon's Dogma 2 1:24:35 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:29:30 - Personal Favorites: Sword of the Sea 1:33:24 - Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean 1:36:44 - The Talos Principle 2 1:42:28 - Ghostrunner 2 1:43:59 - Towers of Aghasba 1:47:00 - Warhammer Skulls 1:54:01 - Big Embracer Deal Falls Through 1:57:11 - Also This Week 2:01:54 - L&R: Did Sony Make Room for Xbox? 2:05:35 - L&R: Preview Events 2:15:58 - L&R Game: MK or Street Fighter? 2:20:25 - Time for Bets 2:24:45 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to sign up for a Chime Checki

Ep 371 - Mortal Kombat has reset the timeline, Overwatch 2 is scrapping and recycling its PvE, and some heavy hitters dominated the top of the April sales charts. 0:00 - Opening 1:28 - Corrections 5:20 - Mortal Kombat 1 Revealed 20:57 - Overwatch 2 Scraps Hero Mode 28:09 - Microsoft Activision Merger Approved in EU 32:15 - A Word From Our Sponsors 34:08 - April Sales Report 44:11 - Humble Games Showcase Highlights 56:02 - Also This Week 1:07:57 - L&R: Big Wishes for Next Nintendo Console 1:12:23 - L&R: PlayStation Showcase Predictions 1:21:08 - L&R: Quit and Never Looked Back 1:23:37 - Time for Bets 1:29:24 - Closing  Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 370 - In the hours before Tears of the Kingdom, all we can think about is Zelda. We discuss our favorite Zelda memories, dig into some financial reports, and talk about Game Freak's new game announcement. 0:00 - Opening 2:12 - Corrections 5:54 - Game Freak's Project Bloom 13:47 - Summer Game Fest is Coming 22:15 - Zelda Memories 1:05:06 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:07:05 - Capcom Sales Report 1:10:04 - Nintendo Sales Report 1:23:33 - Also This Week 1:35:04 - L&R: Dead Rising Reboot Desires 1:39:50 - L&R: Video Game Catastrophes 1:46:43 - L&R Game: Kentucky Derby or RPG Skill Tree 1:55:29 - Time for Bets 2:02:11 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 369 - Redfall's reception has many questioning how Microsoft is handling its newly acquired studios. Meanwhile, Shadowman and Double Dragon are back and we get a closer look at the new Amnesia.  0:00 - Opening 1:34 - Corrections 4:21 - Shadowman: Darque Legacy 10:40 - Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons 17:30 - Redfall Ignites Xbox Backlash 45:55 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:12 - PlayStation Sales Report  55:26 - Patrons' Top 10 Healing Items   1:09:15 - Amnesia: The Bunker Gameplay 1:18:54 - Also This Week 1:26:48 - L&R: Features Worth Copying 1:34:12 - L&R: Satisfying Puzzle Moments 1:36:49 - L&R Game: Review Quote Memory 1:39:39 - Time for Bets 1:46:42 - Closing  Go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter ALLIES at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast

Ep 368 - IGN's Mitch Saltzman swings by to chat with us about Armored Core, Street Fighter, the UK blocking Microsoft's Activision acquisition, and more! 0:00 - Opening 2:20 - Corrections 6:47 - Meet Mitch 11:54 - Armored Core VI 30:39 - The UK Blocks Microsoft from Acquiring Activision 45:35 - Xbox Q3 Sales Report 55:37 - Funko Fusion 1:01:13 - Also This Week 1:13:12 - L&R: Small Game Movie Adaptations 1:17:52 - L&R: Smash Bros. Future 1:22:47 - L&R Game: Build a Street Fighter 1:29:22 - Time for Bets 1:34:23 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 367 - Street Fighter 6 shows off a ton of features, then drops a demo. Nintendo highlights some indies, and we question what it will take for Halo to pull out of its rough patch. 0:00 - Opening 1:51 - Corrections 3:10 - Street Fighter 6 Showcase and Demo 19:35 - The State of Halo 29:43 - Nintendo Indie World Highlights Plus 46:33 - A Word From Our Sponsors 48:30 - March Sales Report 55:10 - Dying Light 2 Gut Feeling Update 59:47 - Also This Week 1:10:55 - L&R: Holding Onto Physical Media 1:20:17 - L&R Game: FF / Zelda Crossover 1:31:52 - L&R: Mario Movie Sequel Casting 1:36:19 - Time for Bets 1:42:32 - Closing  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 366 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Final Fantasy XVI both have impressive showings this week. Nintendo announces a new public get-together for the US, and the release date for a video game musical is revealed with a live concert. 0:00 - Opening 2:03 - Corrections 4:38 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer 24:25 - Final Fantasy XVI State of Play 40:30 - Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle 1:00:42 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:03:00 - An Announcement Concert for a Game Musical 1:16:24 - Also This Week 1:36:28 - L&R: An Original Copy 1:40:19 - L&R: Remaking an Unsuccessful Game 1:45:42 - L&R: Malenia Invasion 1:47:56 - Time for Bets 1:56:13 - Closing  Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 365 - With Star Wars, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Diablo, and Street Fighter all coming soon, it's a packed few months. And that's just the start of it. 0:00 - Opening 2:23 - Corrections 5:22 - April Game Preview 42:46 - May Game Preview 1:13:06 - Patrons' Top 10 Shopkeepers 1:22:33 - June Game Preview 1:53:47 - Also This Week 2:03:53 - L&R: Why Customize? 2:07:09 - L&R Game: Resident Evil Sales 2:15:30 - L&R Game: A Simple Quiz 2:21:51 - Time for Bets 2:27:13 - Closing  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Games in this episode: Meet Your Maker Everspace 2  Ravenswatch Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Tron: Identity Ghostwire: Tokyo Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Disney Speedstorm The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story Minecraft Legends Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Stray Blade Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Dead Island 2 Homestead Arcana Amanda the Adventurer Cassette Beasts Desta: The Memories Betw

Ep 364 - We thought Zelda would be the biggest story this week, but E3 had other plans. 0:00 - Opening 2:47 - Corrections 4:16 - E3 is Cancelled 44:32 - New Zelda Gameplay Mechanics 1:02:46 - MultiVersus is Going Offline Until 2024 1:08:49 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:14:06 - The Not-NPDs February Sales Report 1:24:24 - Baffling BAFTAs 1:31:36 - Also This Week 1:37:12 - L&R: Gaming Wrestlers 1:40:09 - L&R: Get the Word Out 1:42:08 - L&R Game: A Long Vacation 1:50:37 - Time for Bets 1:56:32 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/allies50 and use code allies50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started with Chime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 363 - Counter-Strike 2 is the name of an actual game coming soon, developers can publish games directly to Fortnite, and Bloodworth calls in from GDC. 0:00 - Opening 1:36 - Corrections 2:54 - Counter-Strike 2 Announced 14:41 - GDC Awards 22:31 - Bloodworth at GDC 43:58 - Redfall May Remove Online Requirement 52:59 - Fortnite Creative 2.0 - Making Games 58:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:01:11 - Also This Week 1:17:36 - L&R: Convincing Without Spoiling 1:21:25 - L&R: Leaning Hard on Remakes 1:28:46 - L&R Game: Drift Compatibility Test 1:36:31 - Time for Bets 1:40:26 - Closing Go to http://factormeals.com/allies50 and use code allies50 to get 50% off your first box! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 362 - Naughty Dog's already started on their next next game, but they're keeping quiet on what it is. Hyper Light Breaker has changed up it's design to provide infinite open worlds, and we check out the community's top ten Final Fantasy songs. 0:00 - Opening 1:25 - Corrections 3:27 - Naughty Dog's Next Next Game 12:01 - Hyper Light Breaker's Infinite Open Worlds 24:12 - EZA Discord's Top 10 Final Fantasy Songs 32:27 - A Word From Our Sponsors 36:36 - Xbox Not Attending E3 Show Floor 50:53 - Streets of Rage 4 Update and Beat 'em Up Resurgence 55:04 - Also This Week 1:08:56 - L&R: Small Disappointments 1:13:33 - L&R: More Games Should Do This 1:19:39 - L&R Game: Nintendo Software Attach Rates 1:31:01 - Time for Bets 1:35:56 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started with Chime. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

Ep 361 - Capcom finally dropped that RE 4 demo for us after a somewhat sterile presentation. We ask whether Wo Long rips, analyze the Starfield delay, and chat about the latest Playdate update. 0:00 - Opening 1:47 - Corrections 4:55 - Capcom Spotlight Showcase 19:30 - Resident Evil 4 Demo Impressions 26:09 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Impressions 36:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 39:15 - Starfield Delay 1:01:24 - Playdate Updates 1:14:05 - Also This Week 1:29:22 - L&R: The State of Guides 1:33:59 - L&R: Dream Game Documentaries 1:36:55 - L&R Game: Two Truths and a Lie! 1:44:56 - Time for Bets 1:50:25 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 360 - Elden Ring DLC is in development! Dead Island 2 shows off its FLESHy combat, Forspoken's development studio is being reabsorbed into its parent company, and Pokemon wants you to unlock Goofy Sleep. 0:00 - Opening 1:21 - Corrections 4:26 - Elden Ring DLC Announced 12:25 - Forspoken Studio Merging Back Into Square Enix 27:07 - Dead Island 2 Gameplay Impressions 40:33 - A Word From Our Sponsors 42:49 - Nintendo News Round-Up 1:05:36 - Also This Week 1:16:53 - L&R: Napping with Pokemon 1:19:11 - L&R: Digital Console Impact 1:22:41 - L&R: When to Say No 1:28:28 - Time for Bets 1:33:39 - Closing Go to http://shopify.com/allies to take your business to the next level. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 359 - Suicide Squad is all about guns and gear, but Resident Evil 4 is still looking great. Meanwhile, Xbox is making big promises, and Don reports from Super Nintendo World. 0:00 - Opening 1:37 - Corrections 5:43 - Suicide Squad Gameplay Showcase 26:09 - The Rest of State of Play 40:45 - Resident Evil 4 49:41 - Shinji MIkami is Leaving Tango Gameworks 56:37 - Big Microsoft Promises 1:04:59 - Don's Super Nintendo World Impressions 1:36:40 - Also This Week 1:47:31 - L&R: Collectors Editions 1:52:00 - L&R Game: Yakuza Quest or Van Damme Flick? 1:55:40 - L&R: Getting Back In for DLC 2:01:24 - Time for Bets 2:07:47 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 358 - Sega and Yoko Taro bring us an absolutely wild collaboration, Huber gets psyched about Like A Dragon: Ishin, and PUBG has bears. 0:00 - Opening 1:37 - Corrections 5:27 - Sega's 404 Game Re:set 21:49 - Brad Goes to the NYC Nintendo Store 30:30 - Like A Dragon: Ishin Impressions 40:40 - A Word From Our Sponsors 43:27 - January NPD Report 52:57 - Redfall No Disc? Yes Disc 57:37 - Also This Week 1:07:35 - L&R: Oldest Favorites 1:11:50 - L&R: Least Experienced Favorites 1:15:02 - L&R: RomCom Favorites 1:16:33 - Time for Bets 1:24:44 - Closing  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 357 - It's a big week for Nintendo as Metroid Prime gets a shiny new remaster out of nowhere, Game Boy and GBA games finally come to the Switch, Zelda teases, and so much more. 0:00 - Opening 2:15 - Corrections 3:20 - Metroid Prime Remastered Outta Nowhere 24:01 - Game Boy and GBA on Switch 45:40 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1:17:49 - The Rest of Nintendo Direct 1:37:19 - Nintendo Sales Keep Setting Records 1:46:06 - Also This Week 1:54:02 - L&R: Memorable RPG Parties 1:58:21 - L&R: The Future of Directs 2:05:08 - L&R: A Break in Reality 2:08:25 - Time for Bets 2:14:45 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices