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The Easy Allies Podcast Easy Allies
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We discuss the week's headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.
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Summer Game Preview - June 25, 2024
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 -
Nintendo Direct and Shadow of the Erdtree - June 21, 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
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Xbox Steals the Show - June 14, 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 -
Summer Game Fest Special w/ Kyle Bosman - June 7, 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
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PlayStation’s Summer Blowout? - May 31, 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 -
Wrestling With Our Thoughts on Hellblade II - May 24, 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
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