The Easy Allies Podcast

Ep 550 - We give our farewells to BioWare after EA slowly pushed them into the grave. Early reports indicate insane prices for next-gen consoles. Final Fantasy Resonance is really good. Plus, Call of Duty, Toy Story 3, LEGO PlayStation, and more! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-bioware-173200419 00:00 - Intro 08:41 - EA Closes BioWare, Cancels Mass Effect 39:58 - Executives “Raking It In” From COD Remasters 55:23 - Xbox Project Helix Could Cost $1200 - $1800 01:13:09 - September Sales Report 01:24:39 - My One Thing + LEGO PlayStation 01:48:55 - Toy Story 3: Complete Edition Impressions 01:56:26 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Impressions 02:13:07 - Final Fantasy Resonance Review Discussion 02:32:00 - L&R: What Made You Cry? 02:35:34 - L&R: Recommendation Game 02:51:20 - L&R: Hard to Go Back to 02:54:24 - Bets 02:58:11 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 549 - Halloween is in full swing as we take a look at favorites from the Cozy After Dark Showcase and share our thoughts on games like Silver Pines, Castlevania, and End of Abyss. But there's a lot more this week like a new Xbox controller, Planet Zoo 2, and Toy Story's return. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-zoo-and-172517073 00:00 - Intro 02:40 - Cozy After Dark Showcase Highlights 12:30 - RedLynx Shuttered by Ubisoft 23:29 - Xbox Nano Controller 29:06 - My One Thing 52:31 - Echo Weaver Impressions 54:27 - Silver Pines Impressions 58:26 - Toy Story: Retro Roundup Impressions 01:04:50 - Planet Zoo 2 Impressions 01:13:33 - End of Abyss Impressions 01:24:27 - TOEM 2 Impressions 01:30:12 - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Impressions 01:43:30 - L&R: Returning Maps 01:48:37 - L&R: Last Meal 01:55:06 - L&R: Satisfying Mechanics 02:01:28 - Bets 02:05:51 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 548 - The big games keep hitting as we chat about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Hellraiser: Revival, Gears of War: E-Day, and Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Plus, the August sales report, Triple-i highlights, and Top 10 Final Boss Themes. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-now-is-171867773 00:00 - Intro 03:23 - August Sales Report 11:52 - Top 10 Final Boss Themes 28:08 - Triple-i Showcase Highlights 47:22 - A Word From Our Sponsors 48:22 - My One Thing 01:13:05 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer Impressions 01:29:32 - Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Impressions 01:42:16 - Hellraiser: Revival Impressions 01:53:35 - Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Impressions 02:08:36 - L&R: Rewards Update 02:13:25 - L&R: Unexpected Favorites 02:18:55 - L&R: A Case for Clones? 02:27:18 - Bets 02:32:07 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 547 - It's time to discuss all the big games of Q4, including GTA VI and the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and many, many more. Plus Ace Combat 8 is meeting our sky-high expectations. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-fall-2-171202346 00:00 - Intro 03:45 - The Fall Game Preview 01:11:10 - Beyond Good and Evil 2 is Still Alive! 01:12:51 - Grasshopper Manufacture is Independent Again 01:16:57 - More Coming for The Last of Us? 01:22:15 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:23:34 - My One Thing 01:32:04 - Ace Combat 8 Impressions 01:46:50 - ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs Impressions 01:55:04 - Box Knight Impressions 02:02:39 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Impressions 02:10:05 - L&R: Validated Skip 02:16:35 - L&R: Moving Target Reviews 02:25:39 - L&R: Replay the Same Way? 02:35:23 - Bets 02:40:02 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 546 - It's time for a beefy discussion on the new Fire Emblem. Huber checks out the new Walking Dead beat 'em up. Shinji Mikami gets his due, and the brutal Xbox cuts continue. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-weaving-170525147 00:00 - Intro 02:42 - Destiny Lives! 18:06 - Xbox Layoffs Continue 40:32 - Auto Leveling in Final Fantasy VII Revelation 49:48 - Shinji Mikami Enters Academy Hall of Fame 55:52 - GTA VI Ultimate Edition Pricing 01:02:31 - Top 10 Story DLCs 01:23:40 - My One Thing / Apidya' Special Impressions 01:26:36 - My One Thing / The Rogue Prince of Persia Impressions 01:27:58 - My One Thing / Resident Evil Movie Impressions 01:31:22 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Impressions 02:15:57 - The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival Impressions 02:21:51 - L&R Game: Mythic Achievements 02:30:14 - L&R: Hated Remake Changes? It's Fine. 02:37:31 - L&R: Favorite Bad Video Game Movies 02:41:15 - Bets 02:43:43 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 545 - This year's BlizzCon brings a wave of new announcements. Sora comes to Fortnite and Halloween is here early. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-and-sep-170079571 00:00 - Intro 02:44 - BlizzCon Headlines 39:38 - Layoffs at IGN and Heart Machine 52:08 - Sora Comes to Fortnite 57:22 - A Word From Our Sponsors 58:53 - My One Thing 01:11:42 - Halloween Impressions 01:25:23 - Lou’s Lagoon Impressions 01:36:01 - L&R: Old Wounds 01:43:28 - L&R: Wary by Review 01:55:44 - L&R: Greetings from Caracas 01:58:12 - Bets 02:02:27 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 544 - Two Nintendo Directs, Wolverine impressions, Kojima news, and more previews from gamescom. The stacked weeks keep stacking! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-zelda-169245892 00:00 - Intro 03:04 - Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Revealed 26:32 - Nintendo Direct 01:02:12 - Don’t Nod Restructuring 01:12:11 - Kojima's PHYSINT Moves from PlayStation to Xbox 01:25:08 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:26:34 - My One Thing 01:35:58 - Wolverine Impressions 02:16:35 - Final Fantasy Resonance Preview 02:19:49 - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Preview 02:22:35 - Exodus Preview 02:28:20 - L&R: Parasited 02:36:02 - L&R: Side Projects Winning 02:44:59 - L&R: The Internet Was Wrong 02:49:52 - Bets 02:54:49 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 543 - It's about as stacked as stacked weeks get. Huber's thoughts on GTA VI, Loads of gamescom previews, State of Play, Onimusha, Mortal Shell 2, Resonance, and a whole lot more. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-from-4-168677848 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - State of Play 51:59 - Huber's GTA VI Take 01:08:15 - Gamescom Previews! 01:08:27 - Croak 01:10:55 - Dungeon Lurker 01:12:22 - Bloodworth's Booth 01:12:32 - Die Deep 01:13:32 - Dead As Disco 01:16:58 - Anomalith 01:19:13 - Stupid Never Dies 01:21:12 - Knuckle Paradise 01:22:28 - About Fishing 01:24:55 - Tides of Annihilation 01:28:50 - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse 01:33:30 - Silent Hill Townfall 01:35:53 - Usual June 01:38:14 - Gundam Rogue Orbit 01:39:29 - Warlock 01:41:45 - Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen 01:45:44 - Mega Man Dual Override 01:48:55 - The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past 01:54:04 - Gamescom Wrap-Up 02:00:35 - A Word From Our Sponsors 02:02:40 - My One Thing 02:14:46 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword 02:31:31 - Mortal Shell 2 02:42:01 - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy 02:49:57 - L&R: Blocky Life Sims 02:54:23 - L&R: Games With A Lover 02:57:14 - L&R: Masterpiece 03:05:22 - Bets 03:09:50 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 542 - We finally get to see GTA VI in action, and now one brave game has the guts to go head to head with a titan. This week also saw a huge wave of updates and announcements from gamescom. Plus we chat Blood Dungeon and Duskbloods. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-gta-and-168050098 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - GTA VI Gameplay Preview 21:19 - Gamescom Opening Night Live 53:52 - The Only Game with Guts 55:03 - A Word From Our Sponsors 56:52 - Damiani's My One Piece 59:25 - My One Thing 01:00:28 - Blood Dungeon Impressions 01:04:04 - The Duskbloods Network Test Impressions 01:22:01 - L&R: Your 14th Favorite Game 01:27:12 - L&R: Gaming Mementos 01:34:12 - L&R: ONL Disappointments 01:48:25 - Bets 01:51:48 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 541 - Mom! GTA VI is leaking again! This week we also got a pleasantly healthy dose of Kingdom Hearts IV news from D23. And we've been putting a ton of time into games, including DLC for Mafia and Reanimal, Marvel Tokon, and Wild Blue Skies. *Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Provided by PlayStation Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-kingdom-167325159 00:00 - Intro 03:33 - GTA VI Leaks 22:08 - Kingdom Hearts IV Reveals from D23 34:00 - Horizon Multiplayer Rebooted 43:03 - 2XKO Development Ends Later This Year 50:40 - Warren Spector Announces Retirement 59:37 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:01:52 - My One Thing 01:04:10 - Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor Impressions 01:10:10 - Reanimal: The Prisoner Impressions 01:14:21 - Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Impressions 01:35:08 - Wild Blue Skies Impressions 01:49:35 - L&R: Which Video Game Location Would You Visit? 01:56:19 - L&R: 2027 Games Hype 02:03:20 - L&R: Emotional Tag Lines 02:10:54 - L&R: Bonus Video Update 02:16:54 - Bets 02:24:26 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 540 - The studio behind Phasmophobia reveals the first wave of games they're funding including Sam Barlow's new title. Industry figureheads continue to throw themselves down the stairs. Our thoughts on FF XIV on Switch 2, and a new pirate game called Corsair Cove! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-pirates-166650609 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - New Sam Barlow Game - Precognition 12:01 - Saber CEO Crashes Out Over AI 22:06 - Bethesda Devs Greet Xbox Execs with Giant Inflatable Rat 32:15 - Restart Lays Off Entire Writing Staff 40:27 - Netflix Closes Night School and More Studios 50:46 - The Numbers Mason! 55:36 - My One Thing 01:02:00 - Corsair Cove Impressions 01:11:47 - Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 Impressions 01:35:03 - L&R: It's Bringing Me Back 01:39:57 - L&R: Seeing Cancelled Games 01:46:36 - L&R: Switch 2 Counter Argument 01:55:08 - L&R Game: Conclusive Exclusive 02:02:15 - Bets 02:05:32 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 539 - Big Walk opens our eyes to a finely tuned world made to be explored with friends. We share thoughts on Splatoon, Beast of Reincarnation, and DOOM. EA's catastrophic sale is complete, and GTA VI is making its big reveal on Netflix? Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-walking-166018571 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - GTA VI Extended Look to Premiere on Netflix 11:49 - The Story of Midnight Club 5's Death 23:31 - EA Sells for $55 Billion to Saudi-Led Group 39:45 - Switch 2 has sold 23.68 Million Units 01:03:34 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:05:23 - My One Thing 01:22:56 - Splatoon Raiders Impressions 01:45:05 - Big Walk Impressions 02:02:12 - Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations Impressions 02:11:43 - Beast of Reincarnation Impressions 02:33:02 - Moldrise Impressions 02:37:33 - L&R: Must Be Nice 02:38:44 - L&R: When Should The Sequels End? 02:52:21 - L&R: What About the Disc Players? 03:02:27 - Bets 03:05:51 - 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

Ep 538 - EA's CEO brings in such a big payday that the panel dubs him Andrew Wilson Fisk. We talk about FF VII Revelation's new job system. Plus, we share our thoughts on Dungeon Clawler and Halo: Campaign Evolved. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-final-165337092 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Battlefield 6 Earns EA CEO $38 Million Payday 16:08 - Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s FITS System 25:24 - Shuhei Yoshida Talks Japan Studio 33:42 - My One Thing 37:04 - Dungeon Clawler Impressions 41:38 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Impressions 57:14 - L&R: Will Resident Evil Co-op Return? 01:05:17 - L&R: Too Much God of War? 01:13:54 - L&R Game: Which Sold More? 01:25:39 - Bets 01:31:15 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 537 - A member of Xbox's new leadership team has already left. Miyamoto gives a rare interview revealing his thoughts on remakes and releasing games that tie in with the movies. Don has the goods on Wreckreation 2. We've got the June Sales Report, Top 10 Dragons, and more! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-2-best-164705138 00:00 - Intro 07:19 - New Xbox VP Leaves After 3 Months 15:02 - June Sales Report 29:48 - Miyamoto Speaks! 43:31 - Top 10 Dragons / Wyverns 01:08:55 - My One Thing 01:12:25 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:17:00 - Wreckreation 2 Preview 01:27:42 - L&R: The Comeback Kids 01:36:10 - L&R: Favorite Bad Games 01:43:14 - L&R: 10 Years and Onward 01:51:40 - Bets 02:01:26 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 536 - It's a week packed full of great games, including Denshattack!, The Alters: Last Variable, Hell Clock, and more. We also chat about Isla's trip to TennoCon and the upcoming network test for The Duskbloods. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-alters-164062913 00:00 - Intro 02:29 - Kingdom Hearts Coming to D23 17:00 - id Tech in Trouble 32:04 - Network Test Announced for The Duskbloods 45:02 - Isla's Time at TennoCon 01:06:48 - My One Thing 01:08:30 - Damiani's My One Piece 01:16:27 - Denshattack! Impressions 01:27:47 - Hell Clock Impressions 01:36:23 - PowerWash Simulator 2 - Star Wars DLC Impressions 01:46:07 - The Caribou Trail Impressions 01:52:13 - The Alters: Last Variable Impressions 01:59:00 - L&R: Tales of the Supernatural 02:08:50 - L&R: Delayed Accomplishments 02:13:14 - L&R: Again for the First Time 02:19:34 - Bets 02:22:35 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 535 - Xbox bet big on Game Pass, and now the legacy studios it purchased have to pay the price. Plus, we dive deep into the open waters of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-xbox-10-163416349 00:00 - Intro 03:18 - Xbox Bloodbath After Game Pass Failure 01:43:40 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:58:39 - Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced Impressions 02:38:00 - L&R: Half-GOTY 02:45:58 - L&R: Dream Stupid Questions 02:50:25 - L&R: The Xbox Conundrum 02:58:02 - Bets 03:01:14 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 534 - Sony thinks we don't need physical games anymore, and Microsoft resurrects disc to digital features from the Xbox One. Plus, we've been playing the new remakes for Gothic and Star Fox. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-date-3-162784030 00:00 - Intro 04:36 - PlayStation Announces the End of Physical Games 28:16 - Xbox Studio Closures on the Horizon 43:52 - Xbox Testing Disc-to-Digital Features 50:57 - May Sales Report 01:07:58 - Onimusha Coming 3 Weeks Earlier 01:08:56 - My One Thing 01:16:56 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:25:30 - Gothic 1 Remake Impressions 01:39:03 - Star Fox Impressions 02:01:01 - L&R: Gaming Energy 02:08:15 - L&R: YouTube to Movie Pipeline 02:14:17 - L&R: Will Prices Ever Drop? 02:21:58 - Bets 02:24:06 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 533 - Valve's new Steam Machine is finally here, and it costs a lot of money. GTA VI preorders are here, and it costs a lot of money. We share our thoughts on LEGO Batman, Adventures of Elliot, and Dave the Diver DLC. And we check out the community's Top 10 Side Gigs. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-high-vi-162168179 00:00 - Intro 07:52 - GTA VI Preorders and Pricing 36:56 - Steam Machine Launch and Pricing 56:37 - Kojima Teases OD 01:05:34 - Patrons' Top 10 Side Gigs 01:27:59 - My One Thing 01:38:56 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:43:31 - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Impressions 01:55:14 - Age of Wonders 4 / Minneapolis Shout Outs 01:57:23 - The Adventures of Elliot Impressions 02:09:01 - Dave the Diver: In The Jungle Impressions 02:17:14 - L&R Game: Lost in Translation No. 9 02:26:57 - L&R: "Game Announcement" 02:31:27 - L&R: Steam Machine if Price Wasn't a Factor 02:38:56 - Bets 02:44:03 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 532 - After pampering fans at their summer showcase, Xbox doesn't want the innovative studios it bought anymore. The GTA VI hype is about to start ratcheting up. Unreal is integrating AI, and Isla checks out the new Stronghold 4 demo. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-xbox-vi-161501254 00:00 - Intro 02:39 - GTA VI Cover Art Reveal 06:40 - Xbox Plans to Dump Multiple Studios 01:04:26 - Unreal Engine 6 to Integrate AI 01:21:54 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:25:24 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:36:37 - My One Thing 01:37:21 - Stronghold 4 Demo Impressions 01:42:26 - L&R: Strange Shopping Habits 01:48:34 - L&R: Video Game Crush 01:52:39 - L&R: Ocarina Remake Speculation 01:58:33 - L&R: Video Game Comebacks 02:05:01 - Bets 02:07:58 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got a dozen more previews from Summer Game Fest for your viewing pleasure, including Resident Evil Veronica, Alien Isolation 2, Onimusha, Gears of War E-Day, Mr. Records, and a lot more. 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Mr. Records 06:37 - Order of the Sinking Star 10:54 - Turok: Origins 17:28 - Gears of War: E-Day 24:32 - Join Us 29:31 - Bad Magpie 32:45 - Trine 6 38:38 - Rayman Legends: Retold 45:20 - Alien: Isolation 2 58:00 - SAW: Genesis 01:06:05 - Resident Evil Veronica 01:11:45 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our second night of preview coverage goes over 20 games that we saw at Summer Game Fest, including Ace Combat, Control Resonant, Crazy Taxi, Spyro, and Virtua Fighter. Plus David Menkin from Pragmata stops by with ice cream! 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - The Lost Wild 06:31 - Magic The Gathering - Marvel Super Heroes Set 11:05 - Escape Academy 2 14:10 - Silent Hill Townfall 24:00 - The Wolf Among Us Remastered 28:00 - Spyro: A Realm Beyond 32:24 - Control Resonant 40:42 - Out of Words 47:10 - End of Abyss 52:58 - Avatar Legends 58:35 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve 01:04:55 - Tenebris Somnia 01:09:52 - Don’t Fret 01:14:00 - Barbie Rewind 01:15:26 - Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered 01:16:55 - Thief: The Dark Project Remastered 01:19:35 - Toy Story: Retro Roundup & Toy Story 3 Complete Edition 01:22:10 - Valor Mortis 01:28:14 - Virtua Fighter Crossroads 01:35:30 - Crazy Taxi: World Tour 01:43:46 - A Chat with David Menkin from Pragmata Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some bonus content this week if you didn't already catch our big preview blocks on Twitch or YouTube. We played a lot of games on the first day of Summer Game Fest Play Days, and here's the first round of titles that we can talk about so far. 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Sonic Pico Park 15:20 - Slap Out of It 21:55 - Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 35:54 - Demi and the Fractured Dream 41:36 - Forever Ago 48:50 - D-Topia 54:52 - Blood Dungeon 01:01:22 - Way to the Woods 01:06:33 - My Arms Are Longer Now 01:10:19 - Ithaca 01:17:06 - Lazy River 01:20:21 - Super Yooka-Laylee Kart 01:24:42 - Shot One Fighters 01:29:50 - Screenbound 01:35:23 - Bub 01:39:21 - Dreadmoor 01:44:48 - Stern Pinball - Pokemon and Transformers 01:53:54 - Sea of Remnants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 531 - It's been a whirlwind week of reveals and previews, and we're back in the studio to talk about the second wave of showcases and our thoughts on this summer's events overall. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-up-xbox-160877695 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - Xbox Showcase 44:16 - PC Gaming Show 53:05 - Nintendo Direct 01:46:50 - SGF Week Final Thoughts 01:52:45 - My One Thing 02:00:02 - Damiani’s My One Piece 02:08:38 - 7th Guest Remake Impressions 02:16:34 - L&R: A Window to God of War's Past 02:22:36 - L&R: Couch vs. Desk 02:27:19 - L&R: Concerns About Senua 02:37:12 - Bets / Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 530 - The big show is over, so what are our takeaways? We go over all the biggest announcements from Keighley's stage. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-summer-160317794 00:00 - Intro 04:01 - State of Play 01:22:04 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:25:08 - Summer Game Fest Showcase 02:55:59 - Day of the Devs 03:05:40 - L&R: Characters That Remind You of Allies 03:09:23 - L&R: Go-To Fast Food Order 03:13:10 - L&R: Favorite Betting Special Bet 03:16:37 - Bets 03:18:53 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 529 - 007 First Light and Mina the Hollower are here, and they're both phenomenal. Bloodworth is back from Kyoto with stories from BitSummit, one of the most important indie conventions in the world. Plus, new Witcher 3 expansion, Dragon Quest XII, Call of Duty, and more! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-bond-29-159550773 00:00 - Intro 03:17 - New Witcher 3 Expansion - Songs of the Past 10:33 - Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams 19:24 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Revealed 27:52 - Steam Deck Price Hike 35:20 - My One Thing 43:54 - Damiani’s My One Piece 48:37 - 007 First Light Impressions 01:14:43 - HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndacate Preview 01:18:44 - Mina The Hollower Full Game Impressions 01:49:51 - Bloodworth at BitSummit 02:11:52 - Vikings on Trampolines BitSummit Preview 02:13:52 - The Free Shepherd BitSummit Preview 02:15:45 - Yodelee Golf BitSummit Preview 02:17:15 - Corocoro Friends BitSummit Preview 02:19:02 - Kidbash: Super Legend BitSummit Preview 02:22:57 - Top 10 Live Action Trailers 02:35:15 - L&R: Best and Worst Controllers 02:40:33 - L&R: Pleasantly Surprised 02:45:35 - L&R: Detective Games 02:52:47 - Bets 02:56:38 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 528 - PlayStation pivots back towards exclusives and dumps Destiny. Meanwhile, Don shares his thoughts on Duck Side of the Moon and a new R-Type game. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-end-of-158966470 00:00 - Intro 12:04 - Embracer Spins-off Fellowship Entertainment 30:41 - Sony Pulls Away from PC Releases 45:50 - Destiny 2 is Ending 54:30 - Cyclops and The Thing Added to Marvel Cosmic Invasion 55:23 - Sonic 4 Movie Wraps Production 57:58 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:00:20 - My One Thing 01:08:45 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:15:22 - R-Type Dimensions III 01:26:34 - Duck Side of the Moon 01:34:00 - L&R Game: Would You Take the Leak? 01:41:13 - L&R: Free Trial Time Limits 01:48:29 - L&R: Worst 2s 01:58:00 - Bets! 02:04:46 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 527 - The Talos Principle 3 has been revealed, and Isla is very happy. Switch 2 prices are going up, and the GTA rumors are heating up. Plus, a packed week for games as we chat about Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, Mixtape, and Replaced. 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - The Talos Principle 3 Announced! 14:15 - Switch 2 Price Hike 28:51 - Dragon Quest Livestream 32:31 - Lies of P 2 35:35 - Sega Updates 37:18 - GTA VI Pre-Order Leaks 41:08 - My One Piece 46:01 - My One Thing 56:01 - Forza Horizon 6 Impressions 01:16:35 - Mixtape Impressions 01:26:23 - Replaced Impressions 01:31:34 - Mina the Hollower Impressions 01:47:35 - L&R: Favorite Environment to Walk In 01:55:58 - L&R: Worth the Commitment 02:06:42 - Bets 02:15:02 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 526 - Nintendo drops a Star Fox Direct out of nowhere. Don gets to share his love for Huntdown: Overtime. Isla checks out the Steam controller, and we finally get to talk Vampire Crawlers. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-star-8-157696992 00:00 - Intro 03:58 - Star Fox Direct 17:29 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 26:40 - GameStop Wants to Buy eBay 33:06 - Steam Controller Impressions 48:18 - My One Thing 01:02:45 - My One Piece 01:09:40 - Vampire Crawlers Impressions 01:25:21 - Huntdown: Overtime Impressions 01:38:42 - L&R: Xbox Momentum 01:57:30 - L&R: Legacy Redux 02:11:50 - Bets 02:16:55 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 525 - It's a packed episode, as we get a teaser to follow up one of the best Alien games ever made. Huber got to put extensive time into 007 First Light. Damiani has stories from FF XIV Fan Fest. Plus, Diablo IV, Heroes of Might and Magic, inKONBINI, Top 10 Boats, and more! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-alien-2-157058683 00:00 - Intro 02:36 - Alien Isolation 2 Teaser 15:02 - March Sales Report 29:44 - Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs Villains 36:25 - Resident Evil Movie Trailer 49:27 - Stories and News from FF XIV Fan Fest 01:15:09 - My One Piece 01:17:00 - My One Thing 01:19:56 - Top 10 Boats 01:33:37 - 007 First Light Preview 01:57:37 - inKONBINI Impressions 02:03:06 - Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Impressions 02:12:11 - Might and Magic: Olden Era Impressions 02:19:08 - L&R: Ongoing Games 02:25:42 - L&R: Who Would You Hang With? 02:29:04 - L&R: Legacy 02:42:57 - Bets 02:46:41 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 524 - We finally get our hands on the sequel to Returnal, dodging bullets through the eclipse. Don gets a dreamy Black Flag remake, and Xbox is dropping the price of Game Pass? Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-in-and-156500151 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced 20:44 - ID@Xbox Showcase and Second Wind Showcase 45:27 - Xbox Game Pass Drops (Some) Prices 53:54 - Nintendo Sued for Tarriff Refunds 57:39 - Elden Ring Movie News 01:01:12 - A Word From Our Sponsors1:03:21 - My One Thing 01:12:29 - Saros Impressions 01:43:57 - L&R: Maximizing Mini-Games 01:53:25 - L&R: I'm Out 02:00:37 - L&R: The State of Driving Games 02:10:36 - Bets 02:20:13 - 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

Ep 523 - The voice of Hugh, David Menkin, joins us to chat about Pragmata. Huber puts some time into Mouse: P.I. for Hire. Metro is back with a purpose, and Rockstar gets hacked again. Get the extended cut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-w-david-155836847 00:00 - Intro 03:47 - Metro 2039 Revealed 13:36 - Rockstar Got Hacked Again 31:10 - Metal Gear, Call of Duty, and Bloodborne Movies 53:55 - Damiani’s My One Piece 59:09 - My One Thing 01:04:57 - Pragmata Impressions 01:22:22 - Pragmata David Menkin Interview 01:43:12 - Mouse: P.I. for Hire Impressions 01:52:16 - L&R: Robamiani Rampage 01:57:45 - L&R: Superior Spinoffs 02:01:24 - L&R: Singular Focus 02:07:28 - Bets 02:13:17 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 522 - The Triple-i Showcase is back and getting Huber hyped about typing. PlayStation is offering to put you into one of their games, and Bloodworth returns to talk about his experience at PAX East and a few games he played. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-triple-155276379 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - The Triple-i Initiative Showcase 41:51 - Sony Announces “The Playerbase” 48:48 - Amazon Mass Effect Show for "Non-Gamers" 56:12 - My One Thing 01:03:33 - Bloodworth at PAX East 01:13:25 - Gnaw PAX East Impressions 01:17:23 - Ghost Eater PAX East Impressions 01:19:20 - The Secret of Crystal Mountain PAX East Impressions 01:20:59 - Super Blowfish Castle PAX East Impressions 01:23:43 - L&R: Spend or Save? 01:31:57 - L&R: Second Screen Experience 01:33:50 - L&R: Favorite Vehicles 01:40:53 - Bets 01:45:34 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 521 - PlayStation hardware gets a massive price hike. The new Life is Strange is actually good! And Jason Wishnov returns to chat about his new game, People of Note. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-900-us-154665150 Check out Jason's game, People of Note: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626170/People_of_Note/ 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Easy Allies 10th Anniversary Recap 09:08 - PlayStation 5 is Now More Expensive 17:57 - Nintendo Loses Patent Claim 24:14 - People of Note w/ Jason Wishnov 51:42 - Damiani’s My One Piece 55:06 - My One Thing 01:06:48 - Life Is Strange: Reunion Impressions 01:18:55 - Death Stranding 2 PC Impressions 01:29:28 - L&R: Do What to the Shareholders? 01:37:28 - L&R: Favorite Game Shows 01:43:23 - L&R Game: Remake, Remaster, Relaunch, Reject 01:58:16 - Bets 02:05:16 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 520 - The game designer behind People of Note (and Mysterious Monsters), Jason Wishnov joins us as we look ahead through which games are coming up over the next three months. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-spring-154056278 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Epic Layoffs 17:46 - February Sales Report 47:17 - April Games Preview 01:19:21 - May Games Preview 01:41:02 - June Games Preview 01:56:53 - My One Thing 02:03:00 - Top 10 Menu Music 02:13:30 - L&R: Best Season for Gaming 02:20:06 - L&R: Benefits of AI 02:29:02 - L&R: Creator's Intent 02:38:24 - Bets 02:45:01 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 519 - Nvidia's latest visual showpiece gets a big thumbs down. Bloodworth is back from GDC with loads of stories and previews. Isla shares her thoughts on Slay the Spire 2, while Huber gets sweaty in Marathon. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-dlss5-153497379 00:00 - Intro 04:38 - Vampire Crawlers Releases April 21st 09:11 - The Legend of California Revealed 15:27 - No Thanks to Nvidia's DLSS5 31:52 - Subnautica 2 Early Access and Further Drama 41:25 - Bloodworth's Trip to GDC 59:45 - GDC Preview: Soundgrass 01:02:58 - GDC Preview: Hoa 2 01:05:12 - GDC Preview: Mouse P.I. for Hire 01:08:45 - GDC Preview: Darwin's Paradox 01:10:55 - GDC Preview: Mina the Hollower 01:14:32 - GDC Preview: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition 01:15:45 - GDC Preview: SiN Reloaded 01:20:15 - GDC Preview: At Fate's End 01:25:00 - GDC Preview: Desolus 01:26:30 - GDC Preview: Screenbound 01:30:37 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:32:55 - My One Piece 01:41:05 - My One Thing 01:46:40 - Slay the Spire 2 Impressions 01:54:05 - Marathon Impressions 02:10:24 - L&R: EZA's 10th Anniversary 02:11:45 - L&R Game: Sink or Swim - Favorite Eights 02:30:48 - L&R: Resident Evil's Next Steps 02:40:33 - Bets 02:46:35 - 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

Ep 518 - It's time to share our thoughts on the all-new Pokemon Pokopia and Ghost of Yotei Legends. Nagoshi Studio is in trouble after NetEase flaked out. Story DLC is confirmed for Resident Evil Requiem, and Xbox trickles out more next-gen info at GDC. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-welcome-152946215 00:00 - Intro 06:17 - Resident Evil Requiem Story DLC 18:25 - Battlefield Layoffs 28:49 - NetEase Pulls Funding on Nagoshi Studio 36:58 - More Details on Next Xbox 44:51 - BAFTA Nominations 53:08 - My One Piece 01:05:39 - My One Thing 01:18:55 - Pokemon Pokopia Impressions 01:37:55 - Ghost of Yotei Legends Impressions 01:48:57 - L&R Game: EZA Show Titles 01:59:17 - L&R: Apathetic Freedom 02:07:39 - L&R: Best Weather 02:16:30 - Bets 02:20:28 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 517 - New leadership at Xbox whips up a fancy logo to reassure fans. Pokémon Gen 10 has graphics? Nintendo must be sending out dev kits because the latest Indie World is packed, and we chat about our thoughts on the new WWE and Planet of Lana II. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-new-and-152393497 00:00 - Intro 04:43 - Highguard is Officially Closing Down 18:54 - The New Xbox: Project Helix 27:04 - PlayStation Pulls Back on PC Ports 31:33 - Pokémon Gen 10 - Winds and Waves 38:00 - Nintendo Indie World Highlights 45:08- Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Confirmed 01:00:55 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:04:48 - Top 10 Twos 01:16:39 - My One Thing 01:22:45 - WWE 2K26 Impressions 01:37:08 - The Disney Afternoon Collection Impressions 01:46:26 - Planet of Lana II Impressions 01:58:48 - L&R: Option to Skip 02:04:57 - L&R Game: Pokémon vs Monster Hunter 02:10:55 - L&R: Pales in Comparison 02:15:28 - Bets 02:21:18 - 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. Go to https://www.factormeals.com/allies50off and use code ALLIES50OFF to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 516 - Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox. Resident Evil Requiem is here, and Wolverine has a release date. Plus, we played FixForce, a brand new co-op game coming from Surgent Studios. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-evil-151783810 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Xbox Leadership Shake-Ups 19:09 - Wolverine Release Date Announced 26:55 - Eurogamer and Further Layoffs 37:34 - January Sales Report 49:18 - FixForce Preview 01:01:51 - My One Piece 01:08:33 - My One Thing 01:20:04 - Resident Evil Requiem Impressions 01:46:58 - God of War Sons of Sparta Impressions 01:59:37 - Vampire Crawlers Demo Impressions 02:06:15 - L&R: Favorite Reviews to Make 02:13:03 - L&R: Open Eyes for a New Genre 02:18:27 - L&R: Is Your Favorite Game in the Past 02:23:01 - Bets 02:27:19 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 515 - Five years after purchasing the celebrated Bluepoint Games, Sony flushes them down the drain. In lighter news, Blood is back to share stories from DICE, and we have impressions of Mario Tennis Fever, Demon Tides, Scott Pilgrim, and more! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-sony-151223167 00:00 - Intro 04:38 - .hack//Z.E.R.O. Revealed! 09:13 - Layers of Fear 3 Announced 13:22 - The Escapist Replaced by AI 18:44 - Sony Closes Bluepoint Games 39:14 - DICE Awards and Stories from Bloodworth 47:50 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:14 - My One Piece 54:57 - My One Thing 01:01:06 - Mario Tennis Fever Impressions 01:11:45 - Awaysis Preview 01:18:01 - Scott Pilgrim EX Demo Impressions 01:27:23 - Demon Tides Impressions 01:33:38 - L&R: What Next? 01:39:04 - L&R: A Resident Evil Pairing 01:43:43 - L&R: Olympic Video Games 01:50:24 - Bets 01:56:47 - 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. Check out the game Blood's launching this week, Horripilant: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3525970/Horripilant/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 514 - Sony brought the goods with the first State of Play for 2026, including God of War, Castlevania, Silent Hill, and more. We share our thoughts on Reanimal and Romeo is a Dead Man. Plus, we're joined by Quentin Cobb and Elaine Gomez for an excellent chat about their new studio Ironroot Games. Learn more about Ironroot Games at https://ironrootgames.com/ Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-state-150717880 00:00 - Intro 03:35 - State of Play Highlights 50:05 - Riot and Wildlight Layoffs 01:04:23 - Remedy Gets a New CEO 01:11:08 - Baldur's Gate Gets a TV Show 01:15:03 - My One Thing 01:20:37 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Impressions 01:32:33 - Romeo is a Dead Man Impressions 01:39:22 - Reanimal Impressions 01:47:33 - Meet Ironroot Games - Interview 02:42:11 - L&R: Favorite Love Stories 02:47:15 - L&R: What Needs a Sequel? 02:54:53 - L&R: First Time with a Classic 03:07:18 - Bets 03:11:01 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 513 - Isla's been having a great time in Nioh 3. Overwatch has dropped the 2 and picked up Jetpack Cat. And the latest Nintendo Direct has a gorgeous new exclusive, as well as some dino goodness. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-nioh-3-150079202 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Nintendo Partner Direct Highlights 27:55 - Resident Evil Live Action Trailer 33:26 - Horizon Hunters Gathering 40:26 - Big Moves for Overwatch 47:46 - Podracing Confirmed 50:16 - A Word From Our Sponsors 56:13 - Switch is the Best-Selling Nintendo Console 01:00:22 - PlayStation Financial Report 01:01:53 - Sony Patents AI-Powered Podcasts 01:05:40 - Austin Wintory Won a Grammy 01:06:16 - My One Thing 01:13:45 - Nioh 3 Impressions 01:35:49 - L&R: Heartfelt Memories 01:38:24 - L&R: Call it a Comeback 01:46:11 - L&R: PTO-Worthy Releases 01:52:40 - Bets 01:57:34 - 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. Go to https://www.factormeals.com/allies50off and use code ALLIES50OFF to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 21:15 - Ubisoft Unions Call for Strike 30:25 - Dispatch Censored on Switch 2 38:21 - A Word From Our Sponsors 39:39 - Top 10 Babies 50:34 - My One Thing 01:02:50 - Highguard Impressions 01:17:48 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Impressions 01:33:23 - L&R: Contest Prizes 01:40:49 - L&R: Winning Genre Combos 01:49:38 - L&R: 3DS Favorites 02:00:23 - Bets 02:05:29 - Closing This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Cancellations and Restructuring 35:17 - Forza Horizon 6 39:52 - Beast of Reincarnation 45:36 - Kiln 52:09 - Fable 01:00:53 - A Word from Our Sponsors 01:04:00 - December Sales Report 01:18:26 - My One Thing 01:27:41 - L&R: Germany's Top Selling of 2025 01:32:06 - L&R: The Best Button 01:37:54 - L&R: Outside the Box 01:44:00 - Bets 01:52:46 - 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. This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Preview 01:10:36 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:11:50 - March Game Preview 01:41:00 - My One Thing 01:48:39- L&R: Date Night 01:55:09 - L&R Game: Casting Keanu 02:04:48 - L&R: Most Anticipated 2026 02:12:04 - Bets 02:22:40 - Closing This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Winter Game Preview Timestamps: (Thanks to PateOfCourse) January: 5:56 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 7:56 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon / DeadCore Redux 8:12 - BrokenLore: Unfollow 9:49 - GHOST CAM / On-Together: Virtual Co-Working / Blightstone 10:02 - Escape from Ever After 11:52 - Highguard 15:48 - Speedball 17:54 - Dispatch (Switch and Switch 2) 18:29 - Cairn 22:40 - Don't Stop, Girlypop! 24:35 - Code Vein II 27:14 - Vampires: Bloodlord Rising 29:39 - Front Mission 3 Remake February: 29:47 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 33:11 - Nioh 3 37:20 - Romeo is a Dead Man 39:46 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties 43:55 - Mario Tennis Fever 47:24 - Ride 6 49:24 - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard 51:26 - High on Life 2 52:35 - Reanimal 54:57 - ASTROBOTANICA 55:06 - Styx: Blades of Greed 55:57 - Ys X: Proud Nordics 56:05 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5) 1:03:11 - Towerborne 1:05:21 - Tales of Berseria Remastered 1:05:36 - Resident Evil Requiem March: 1:12:01 - World of Warcraft: Midnight 1:16:17 - Coffee Talk Tokyo / Pokémon Pokopia 1:17:57 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando 1:19:49 - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake 1:21:22 - Replaced 1:24:31 - Solasta II 1:24:58 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection 1:25:12 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire 1:27:52 - Crimson Desert 1:32:58 - Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection 1:35:25 - Winter Preview wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 New Ownership (Sorta) 30:21 - Witcher 3 Expansion Rumors 37:50 - Ubisoft Shutters Halifax Studio 40:04 - DICE Awards Nominations 42:59 - Tomb Raider Cast Reveal 45:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors 47:34 - My One Thing 57:24 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions 01:17:05 - Hades II Impressions 01:27:39 - Big Hops Impressions 01:32:00 - Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Demo Impressions 01:49:34 - L&R: Challenge Modes / Mods 01:52:41 - L&R: Avatar: Fire & Ash 02:01:38 - L&R: Video Game Language 02:08:40 - Bets 02:20:34 - 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

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 - Games That Bombed 27:50 - 2025 Year-to-Date Sales Report 42:19 - Indies 59:00 - Accessibility / New IPs / Switch 2 Upgrades 01:00:40 - TGA Reveals 01:03:26 - L&R: Industry Shifts 01:14:25 - L&R: Disproportionate Attention 01:31:30 - L&R: Replaying Old Games 01:41:55 - Or Wars and Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Years? 23:22 - L&R: More Recognition for To a T 29:37 - L&R: Living in a Game's World 35:16 - L&R: Which Fanbase Has Suffered Most? 40:25 - A Word from Our Sponsors 42:12 - L&R Game: King/Queen of the Genre 54:19 - L&R: 25 Games of the Past 25 Years 01:03:39 - L&R Game: Snub or Dub? 01:29:44 - L&R: 3DS Is Expensive Now 01:35:44 - L&R: TGA Editing 01:43:19 - L&R: Appreciation 01:45:16 - Or Wars and 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

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 - November Sales Report 42:04 - A Conversation with Samantha Béart 01:10:49 - Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4 Impressions 01:23:38 - Skate Story Impressions 01:25:19 - Warframe: The Old Peace Impressions 01:27:46 - The Alters Impressions 01:36:12 - Damon & Baby Preview 01:44:51 - L&R: Swedish Christmas TV Traditions 01:53:44 - L&R Game: Pokedex Says What!? 02:07:05 - Bets 02:12:47 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 01:40:46 - The Game Awards - Winners 01:56:45 - The Game Awards - Final Thoughts 02:01:33 - L&R: Deciding if You Like a Game 02:14:31 - Bets 02:24:17 - 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

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 Impressions 44:06 - Marvel Cosmic Invasion Impressions 56:17 - RAM is Getting Pricey 01:13:22 - Elden Ring Nightreign Update Impressions 01:15:09 - Soulframe Impressions 01:20:40 - The Outer Worlds 2 Impressions 01:23:08 - Let it Die: Inferno Impressions 01:28:18 - Routine Impressions 01:32:52 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions 01:41:00 - Top 10 Racing Tracks / Courses 01:49:34 - Also This Week 02:03:45 - L&R: Perfect Runtime 02:10:10 - L&R: Life-Changing 02:21:39 - L&R: Revisited for the Better 02:30:53 - Bets 02:35:46 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Impressions 01:06:44 - Top Turkeys of 2025 01:43:17 - Horses Banned from Steam 01:59:23 - Also This Week 02:06:26 - L&R: Better Ways to Live Service 02:23:19 - L&R: Sequel Fatigue 02:34:14 - L&R Game: Forever Changed 02:47:56 - Bets 02:54:09 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-tga-of-144075616 00:00 - Intro 10:17 - Bloodworth's Announcement 19:39 - The Game Awards Nominees 01:07:22 - Xbox Partner Preview 01:39:22 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:41:41 - Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Campaign Impressions 02:00:13 - Dispatch Impressions 02:18:53 - Atari 50 - The Namco Legendary Pack 02:25:14 - Also This Week 02:44:39 - L&R: Hard to Go Back 02:53:51 - L&R Game: Did It Happen In COD Zombies? 03:00:43 - L&R: PlayStation Mobile Games 03:09:21 - Bets 03:14:38 - 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

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 - New Steam Hardware 41:16 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer 51:53 - Netflix Game Night 01:10:58 - Horizon Steel Frontiers - MMO Announced 01:21:26 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Impressions 01:38:59 - Ambrosia Sky Impressions 01:54:00 - Lumines Arise Impressions 02:07:34 - Wreckreation Impressions 02:22:06 - Also This Week 02:36:42 - L&R: Huber Rap Remix 02:38:52 - L&R: Solo Queue 02:47:06 - L&R Game: Nice! 02:59:36 - Bets 03:06:06 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 community, and share your own: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-500-142282703 00:00 - Intro 08:58 - GTA VI Delayed 24:01 - Catching Up with Jones 38:33 - Jones PowerWash Simulator 2 Impressions 49:30 - Easy Allies Podcast Memories 01:32:08 - A Special Message from Kyle 01:40:32 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:42:34 - ARC Raiders Impressions 02:16:54 - Hades II Impressions 02:40:05 - Nintendo Financial Report 03:00:05 - Also This Week 03:07:35 - L&R: Tough Gaming Achievements 03:19:46 - L&R: Games to Become Musicals 03:24:23 - L&R Game: Podcast Quotes 03:34:48 - Bets 03:39:09 - 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

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 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Impressions 21:45 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 32:55 - The Séance of Blake Manor Impressions 48:41 - Jurassic World Evolution 3 Impressions 59:07 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Final Verdict 01:11:54 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Coming to PlayStation 01:28:02 - Also This Week 01:40:05 - L&R: Slowing the End 01:46:06 - L&R: Horror Disgust 01:53:33 - L&R: Top 10 Games to Get to Know Me 02:02:12 - L&R Game: You Only Live Once 02:24:11 - Bets / Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Legends Z-A Impressions 01:07:47 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Impressions 01:31:48 - Ninja Gaiden 4 Impressions 01:54:16 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:56:28 - PowerWash Simulator 2 Impressions 02:13:10 - Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted Impressions 02:20:52 - September Sales Report 02:35:45 - Top 10 Skeletons 02:49:03 - L&R: Retro Stylings 02:59:26 - L&R: Favorite Multiplayer 03:03:29 - L&R Game: VIllage or Video Game 03:12:00 - Bets 03:17:56 - 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

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 Impressions 17:10 - Battlefield 6 Impressions 31:36 - Little Nightmares 3 Impressions 42:55 - Bubsy 4D Demo Impressions 55:50 - Reach Impressions 01:05:27 - Preserving Classic Resident Evil 01:20:18 - Also This Week 01:31:31 - L&R: Irritating Bugs 01:42:02 - L&R: Make it a Roguelite 01:45:47 - L&R Game: Indie Game or Melbourne Cafe? 01:51:21 - Bets 02:01:10 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 - TRON: Ares Impressions 41:20 - Dying Light: The Beast Impressions 56:17 - Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Preview 01:05:31 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:07:45 - Carimara: Beneath the Forlorn Limbs Impressions 01:14:07 - Dreams of Another Impressions 01:26:11 - August Sales Report 01:42:36 - Also This Week 01:52:54 - L&R: Long Games 01:59:12 - L&R: Book Games 02:02:05 - L&R Game: What's More Rare? 02:12:56 - Bets 02:19:05 - 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

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 37:15 - Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Preview 41:08 - My Hero Academia All’s Justice Preview 48:05 - People of Note Preview 54:18 - Demi and the Fractured Dream Preview 56:54 - D-Topia Preview 59:57 - Ananta Preview 01:08:18 - SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Preview 01:10:57 - PowerWash Simulator 2 Preview 01:19:37 - Ecumene Aztec Preview 01:21:57 - Princess of the Water Lilies Preview 01:24:12 - Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2 Preview 01:27:53 - Monster Hunter Stories 3 Preview 01:34:45 - Let it Die: Inferno Preview 01:43:36 - Xbox Game Pass Price Hike 01:59:15 - L&R: Fast Trains 02:05:12 - L&R: Culture Shock 02:10:43 - L&R Game: Mario Kart or Wario Fart...and Knuckles 02:17:16 - Bets 02:22:44 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 - December Game Preview 02:05:08 - Top 10 Rumors / Urban Legends 02:16:13 - Also This Week 02:23:06 - L&R: When to Second Run? 02:33:00 - L&R Game: Pokedex Says What? 02:39:28 - L&R: Playing for the Benefits 02:42:40 - Bets 02:47:32 - Closing Fall Game Preview Timestamps: (Thanks to PateOfCourse) October: 41:02 - Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 42:51 - Digimon Story: Time Stranger 43:34 - Carimara 43:52 - Daimon Blades 44:32 - Battle Suit Aces 45:11 - Blood of Mehran / King of Meat / oneway.exe / Shrine's Legacy / SOPA - Tale of the Stolen Potato 45:29 - Absolum 47:10 - Blue Protocol: Star Resonance 48:48 - Bye Sweet Carole 49:59 - Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch 50:10 - Painkiller 51:21 - Necesse 51:59 - Yooka-Replaylee 54:04 - Battlefield 6 57:00 - Disgaea 7 Complete 57:26 - Dreams of Another 58:32 - Little Nightmares III 1:00:05 - Rising Heat 1:00:40 - Ball x Pit 1:03:05 - Royal Revolt Survivors 1:03:40 - Fellowship 1:03:44 - Pokémon Legends: Z-A 1:06:23 - Reach 1:07:00 - ROG Xbox Ally 1:08:22 - The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes 1:08:34 - Keeper 1:09:03 - Escape Simulator 2 1:09:15 - Jurassic World Evolution 3 1:10:39 - Ninja Gaiden 4 1:11:43 - Spooky Express 1:11:51 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 1:14:29 - Dispatch 1:15:36 - Bounty Star 1:15:51 - Double Dragon Revive 1:16:37 - Dreamed Away 1:17:14 - The Jackbox Party Pack 11 1:17:40 - The Lonesome Guild 1:18:05 - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault 1:18:11 - Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted 1:18:23 - Tormented Souls II 1:19:34 - Once Upon a Katamari 1:19:41 - The Séance of Blake Manor 1:20:07 - Ire: A Prologue 1:21:18 - Two Point Museum (Switch 2) 1:21:55 - Wreckreation 1:22:17 - The Outer Worlds 2 1:23:28 - ADRIFT 1:23:44 - ARC Raiders 1:25:16 - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage 1:25:23 - Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection 1:26:40 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 1:28:21 - Tales of Xillia Remastered 1:29:43 - Mina the Hollower 1:32:25 - Terminator 2D: No Fate November: 1:34:53 - Cairn 1:35:55 - Honeycomb: The World Beyond 1:36:28 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment 1:38:26 - Syberia Remastered 1:39:47 - Unbeatable 1:40:26 - I Hate This Place 1:40:42 - Goodnight Universe 1:41:29 - Rue Valley 1:43:16 - Pokémon Pokopia (Pre-orders start. Game releases in 2026) 1:43:54 - Tombwater 1:46:22 - Anno 117: Pax Romana 1:46:48 - GIGASWORD 1:47:36 - Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road 1:49:22 - Where Winds Meet 1:49:49 - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 1:50:38 - The Berlin Apartment 1:51:37 - Marvel's Deadpool VR 1:51:44 - Morsels 1:52:10 - SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide 1:52:26 - Demonschool 1:53:00 - Neon Inferno 1:54:08 - Kirby Air Riders 1:56:03 - Constance December: 1:57:17 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond 2:00:38 - Octopath Traveler 0 2:01:04 - Toxic Crusaders 2:02:15 - Paralives 2:02:35 - Romancing SaGa -Minstrel Song- Remastered International 2:03:44 - Mutant Football League 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 - No, I'm Not a Human Impressions 01:48:56 - Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Impressions 02:02:43 - Bubsy: The Purrfect Collection Impressions 02:13:36 - A Word From Our Sponsors 02:15:32 - Henry Halfhead Impressions 02:23:37 - Relooted Demo Impressions 02:35:57 - Little Nightmares III Demo Impressions 02:44:09 - Also This Week 02:58:13 - L&R: Nintendo's Eccentric Releases 03:03:54 - L&R Game: Pokédex Says What? 03:15:45 - L&R: Wait for the DLC? 03:23:32 - Bets 03:28:00 - 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

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://streamlabs.com/easyallies/tip 00:00 - Intro 13:42 - Nonsensical Nintendo Patents 28:45 - Cronos: The New Dawn Impressions 46:48 - Kirby and The Forgotten Land Expansion Impressions 01:01:44 - Adventure of Samsara Impressions 01:11:12 - Hollow Knight: Silksong Impressions 01:53:12 - Top 20 Sales on All PlayStation Consoles 02:11:14 - Top 20 Sales on Original PlayStation 02:18:23 - Top 20 Sales on Dreamcast 02:25:56 - Also This Week 02:36:18 - L&R: Hype Culture 02:45:31 - L&R Game: Avengers Part 2 02:58:49 - L&R: Best Reviewed Games 03:08:49 - Bets 03:16:19 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 First PAX 01:02:01 - Eclipsium Preview 01:05:18 - Carimara Preview 01:06:54 - Troleu Preview 01:08:34 - No, I'm Not a Human Preview 01:12:06 - Militsioner Preview 01:16:10 - Truckful Preview 01:19:22 - House Fighters: Total Mess Preview 01:21:17 - Beatdown City Survivors Preview 01:24:42 - Terrible Lizards Preview 01:29:12 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:31:14 - Kirby Air Riders Preview 01:42:52 - Final Fantasy VII Remake on Switch 2 01:44:06 - Pokémon Legends Z-A Preview 01:51:13 - Bassai-Dai Preview 01:58:12 - Top 10 End Credits Songs 02:15:53 - Also This Week 02:31:37 - L&R: Have We Seen Enough of Resident Evil? 02:41:06 - L&R: Should Silksong Cost More? 02:46:42 - L&R Game: Pokémon or Prescription Medicine 02:59:03 - Bets 03:05:16 - 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

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, and Music in Games 52:32 - Herdling Impressions 01:04:15 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Impressions 01:26:53 - RetroSpace Preview 01:33:39 - The Rogue Prince of Persia Impressions 01:49:44 - July Sales Report 02:06:27 - Also This Week 02:16:50 - L&R: Is Age Really to Blame? 02:30:50 - L&R: Differences in Interactive Music 02:35:51 - L&R: Favorite Soundtracks of 2025 02:45:00 - Bets 02:52:21 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Scrolling 36:50 - Monsters Are Coming! Rock and Road 41:14 - LEGO Party 48:38 - Last Flag 52:21 - Valor Mortis 01:00:07 - Morbid Metal 01:05:35 - Planet of Lana II 01:10:25 - Of Ash and Steel 01:14:06 - Borderlands 4 01:21:42 - Gothic Remake 01:26:04 - Flick Shot Rogues 01:31:06 - Rewilders: The Lost Spring 01:38:18 - Cinder City 01:44:46 - Outlaws Remaster 01:51:38 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:53:45 - Reanimal 01:57:37 - Tides of Tomorrow 02:04:48 - The Eternal Life of Goldman 02:11:23 - Total Chaos 02:16:02 - Rising Heat 02:20:06 - Bubsy 4D 02:27:35 - Dead As Disco 02:33:55 - Into the Unwell 02:42:54 - Ground Zero 02:47:10 - Hark the Ghoul 02:50:07 - Routine 02:56:15 - Decadent 03:00:08 - Super Meat Boy 3D 03:04:14 - God Save Birmingham 03:06:51 - Industria II 03:09:15 - What the Clash 03:11:29 - Pizza Bandit 03:15:03 - Piggy One Super Spark 03:19:09 - Moros Protocol 03:22:02 - He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction 03:26:15 - Demonschool 03:30:46 - Pragmata 03:32:48 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword 03:38:46 - Resident Evil Requiem 03:46:47 - 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 07:18 - Kitten Update from Damiani 18:31 - Woochi the Wayfarer Revealed 26:15 - Jurassic Park: Survival 40:49 - Jurassic World Coming to Flight Simulator 45:00 - Firebreak Struggles, Remedy Has a Plan 51:37 - Halo in Helldivers II 55:47 - Crimson Desert Delayed to 2026 01:01:18 - Raccoin Revealed 01:04:30 - CloverPIt Release Date 01:08:58 - House Fighters: Total Mess 01:13:09 - TMNT: Empire City 01:18:44 - PUBG Ditches Last Gen 01:22:23 - Henry Halfhead Release Date 01:25:44 - Tiny Bookshop Impressions 01:42:34 - 30 Days on Ship Impressions 01:49:27 - L&R: Aging and Gaming 02:03:17 - L&R: Favorites You're Bad At 02:10:20 - L&R: Dense Micro-Rewards 02:23:29 - Bets 02:26:26 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 487 - Bloodworth and Don have been breathing in the Fumes of an excellent new car combat game in early access. New sales tallies are in for Switch 2 and PS5. Darksiders is coming back, and we beat Donkey Kong Bananza. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-tornado-136004248 00:00 - Intro 03:17 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase 24:37 - THQ Nordic Showcase 43:58 - Fumes Impressions 01:01:27 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:03:27 - Donkey Kong Bananza Runback (Light Spoilers) 01:20:38 - Nintendo Quarterly Financials 01:28:18 - Nintendo Price Hikes 01:35:48 - Sony Quarterly Financials 01:37:41 - Sony "Lightens" Bungie's Independence 01:41:03 - Also This Week 01:53:00 - Game: Terminator 2D Difficulties 01:57:12 - L&R: Replayed, Re-addicted 02:04:07 - L&R Sidelined Nntendo Characters 02:10:04 - L&R: Favorite Names 02:15:29 - Bets 02:19:24 - 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

Ep 486 - Battlefield is back and hitting hard. Ninja Gaiden is back and hitting hard. Katamari is back and... we'll find out later. We check out this week's Nintendo Direct, and share our thoughts on Dead Take, Wheel World, and Time Flies. Plus, our patrons' Top 10 Mini-Games. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-6-ninja-135462413 00:00 - Intro 02:56 - Battlefield 6 Preview 27:20 - Dead Take Impressions 34:36 - Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase 56:34 - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Impressions 01:09:15 - Wheel World Impressions 01:21:29 - Time Flies Impressions 01:27:47 - Top 10 Mini-Games 01:44:04 - Also This Week 01:56:44 - L&R: Who is Secret Level For? 02:06:27 - L&R Game: Dead or A Live Service: Judgment Day 02:15:34 - L&R: Popular to Hate 02:24:47 - Bets 02:30:27 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 485 - We're going bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza, Bloodworth gets an early look at Into the Fire, and Switch 2 sales numbers are in! Plus, Wuchang, Shadow Labyrinth, TennoCon, California Extreme, and more! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-into-dk-134938537 (0:00) - Intro (4:33) - Isla's Trip to TennoCon (18:20) - Into the Fire Preview (33:20) - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Impressions (50:30) - Donkey Kong Bananza Impressions (1:20:00) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:22:31) - Don's Trip to California Extreme (1:34:51) - Shadow Labyrinth Impressions (1:49:03) - June Sales Report (2:04:41) - Also This Week (2:23:40) - L&R: Late to the Party (2:30:11) - L&R: Arcade Mashups (2:38:52) - L&R: Modern Amenities (2:48:40) - Bets (2:53:55) - 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

Ep 484 - Huber gets back in the groove with Patapon and Tony Hawk. Don and Blood check out the inventive new Ruffy and the Riverside. Plus, we check in on the May sales report, Blood's photos from Krakow and more. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134241157 (0:00) - Intro (4:38) - Blood's Trip to Krakow (17:35) - Patapon 1+2 Replay Impressions (34:24) - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Impressions (50:16) - Ruffy and the Riverside Impressions (1:04:56) - May Sales Report (1:16:57) - Also This Week (1:35:40) - L&R: Unplayed Recommendations (1:41:54) - L&R: New Game Anxieties (1:51:04) - L&R: Small Additions (1:59:49) - Bets (2:05:18) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 483 - From Donkey Kong and Wuchang to Metal Gear and Borderlands. Summer is upon us. So it's time to look ahead at the massive amount of games coming our way and mark our Sizzles and Fizzles. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-summer-133781549 (00:00) - Intro (03:29) - July Game Preview (1:03:18) - UnderMine Impressions (1:08:08) - July Game Preview Continues (1:55:38) - August Game Preview (3:07:39) - A Word From Our Sponsors (3:09:11) - September Game Preview (3:43:06) - Also This Week (3:49:01) - L&R: What Would Sam Deliver to You? (3:53:31) - L&R: Locked in an Ecosystem (4:02:06) - L&R: Auteur Benefits and Risks (4:10:08) - Bets (4:14:53) - 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. Games discussed in this episode: EA SPORTS College Football 26 Islanders New Shores Patapon 1+2 Replay Striden Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Kaizen: A Factory Story Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition Donkey Kong Bananza The Drifter Fretless: the Wrath of Riffson RoboCop Rogue City: Unfinished Business The Wandering Village Shadow Labyrinth World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic Abiotic Factor Hell Clock UnderMine 2 Wheel World Killing Floor 3 S.p.l.i.t. Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition Wildgate Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Ratatan Star Racer Grounded 2 Tales of the Shire Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Time Flies Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant DLC Gradius Origins Tiny Bookshop Mafia: The Old Country Fresh Tracks Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (PS) Drag X Drive Madden NFL 26 Sword of the Sea Void/Breaker Dying Light: The Beast Gears of War: Reloaded Goblin Cleanup Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Lost Soul Aside Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Hirogami Hell is Us Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - The Order of Giants Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Terminator 2D: No Fate Baby Steps Borderlands 4 Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Consume Me Silent Hill f Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 482 - Sweeping cuts take a toll across numerous Xbox studios. Bloodworth shares his final thoughts after finishing The Alters. Damiani gets to building infrastructure in Death Stranding 2, and we check out our patrons' Top 10 Water Levels. *Death Stranding 2 Provided by PlayStation Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-xbox-2-133328040 (0:00) - Intro (5:49) - Xbox Cuts and Cancellations (36:02) - AI Text Found in The Alters (55:58) - The Alters Impressions (1:12:16) - Death Stranding 2 Impressions (1:41:30) - Top 10 Water Levels (1:57:43) - Also This Week (2:09:45) - L&R: Disliked Characters (2:15:16) - L&R: Occupational Pressure (2:22:20) - L&R Game: Play That Funky Music, Game Boy (2:31:55) - Bets (2:45:37) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep 476 - Industry veteran Chris Kramer shares how they kept Resident Evil from being too easy, why they made the Mega Man 9 box art intentionally bad, and other inside stories from 30 years in the games business. Plus it's a stacked week of games with Deadzone Rogue, Onimusha 2, Deliver At All Costs, and more. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-behind-129687224 (0:00) - Intro (6:09) - Games Biz Stories from Chris Kramer (59:30) - Kramer's Doom: The Dark Ages Impressions (1:13:51) - Deadzone Rogue Impressions (1:22:26) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:24:24) - Tanuki: Pon's Summer Preview (1:33:11) - Onimusha 2: Remaster Impressions (1:51:29) - Deliver At All Costs Impressions (2:02:28) - April Sales Report (2:12:01)- Also This Week (2:27:16) - L&R: The Littlest Things (2:33:10) - L&R: Memorable Cheats (2:39:19) - L&R: GTA Endings (2:47:21) - Bets (2:54:25) - 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

While I was in Poland last week, I had a chance to speak with Game Director, Tomasz Kisilewicz, to discuss the changes that have been made in the past year. My appointment came up pretty early in my play session, but we got to talk about changes in character movement and updates to take the pressure off players so they can explore and interact with the story. Plus, we discuss designing a game like this that crosses the barriers to multiple audiences and get into some juicy details about how much impact players can expect to have on the story. -Bloodworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 475 - In 20 years, iam8bit has gone from putting together small art galleries to becoming a driving force behind industry events like Summer Game Fest. Founder Jon Gibson stops in to talk about the company's history and the times we've crossed paths along the way. Also, Giant Bomb is back and Isla's Croc talk! Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-20-of-w-129164256 (0:00) - Intro (6:10) - 20 Years of iam8bit (36:47) - Giant Bomb is Now Owned by Giant Bomb (1:04:04) - Isla's Croc Talk (1:12:02) - Jon's Blue Prince Impressions (1:29:24) - Jon's Mario Kart World and Switch 2 Impressions (1:37:30) - Labyrinth of the Demon King Impressions (1:51:42) - Also This Week - Kingdom Hearts IV (2:04:48) - More Also This Week (2:18:45) - L&R: Boss Heals (2:25:28) - L&R: Brand Crossovers (2:30:54) - L&R Game: Which Cooked Longest? (2:43:20) - Bets (2:50:26) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 474 - Grand Theft Auto VI is hitting us with double headlines by delaying until next year then dropping a new trailer. We get our first solid look at Mafia: The Old Country, and remasters are on the way for Gears of War and Ecco the Dolphin. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-gta-vi-128517640 (0:00) - Intro (4:56) - GTA VI Delay / Trailer 2 (41:22) - Mafia: The Old Country Gameplay Reveal (52:30) - Gears of War: Reloaded (1:01:19) - A Word From Our Sponsor (1:03:41) - Ecco the Dolphin is Coming Back!? (1:15:00) - Nintendo Financial Report Highlights (1:41:48) - Also This Week (1:49:00) - L&R: Remasters to Fill Out Game Pass (1:54:05) - L&R: Price Increases Here to Stay? (2:02:39) - L&R Game: Doom or Fast Food? (2:13:42) - Bets (2:17:21) - 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

Ep 473 - It's a rough news week on multiple fronts, but we try to take some solace in flushing some pirates' heads down the toilet and going for another ride on Deacon's motorcycle. *Days Gone Remastered Provided by PlayStation Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-skin-2-127974581 (0:00) - Intro (5:18) - Shout Out to Polygon and Giant Bomb (28:17) - Borderlands 4 State of Play (42:16) - Codemasters Says No Rally Games in Development (52:45) - Skin Deep Impressions (1:04:59) - Lunar Remaster Impressions (1:22:38) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:24:37) - Days Gone Remastered Impressions (1:39:42) - Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 Impressions (1:50:17) - Top 10 Intentionally Funny Games (2:01:37) - Also This Week (2:14:11) - L&R: Next for Team Asobi (2:18:28) - L&R: Critique Shaping Discourse (2:26:17) - L&R Game: Who Said It? (2:35:57) - Bets (2:40:07) - Closing Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons can be found at dumbdumbdice.com or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our thanks to Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons for their support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 472 - It's a big week for RPGs as Bethesda drops a major overhaul of Oblivion, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hooks us with its fun combat system and gorgeous world, and Sunderfolk brings a polished twist on tabletop-style campaigns. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-and-33-127436982 (0:00) - Intro (3:08) - Corrections!? (6:38) - Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (31:00) - Ghost of Yotei Release Date (40:44) - FBC: Firebreak Showcase (1:00:30) - March Sales Report (1:14:37) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:18:27) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Impressions (1:50:36) - Your House Impressions (1:54:31) - Sunderfolk Impressions (2:05:15) - Also This Week (2:16:40) - L&R: Leaks (2:25:36) - L&R: Can Shadow Drops Be Bad? (2:35:15) - L&R: Art Direction (2:43:54) - Bets (2:54:00) - 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. Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons can be found at dumbdumbdice.com or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Our thanks to Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons for their support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 471 - This week we're joined by special guest Henk Rogers to talk about his history with Tetris and introducing RPGs to Japan. We catch up with Marathon and Mario Kart, and Huber is obsessed with Mandragora. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-and-w-126917617 (0:00) - Intro (5:00) - Marathon Revealed (32:51) - Mario Kart World Direct (55:07) - Henk Rogers Interview: Talking Tetris and RPGs (1:35:46) - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Impressions (1:47:56) - Xenoblade Chronicles X Impressions (2:08:20) - Also This Week (2:17:46) - L&R: Rewatching Your Work (2:21:43) - L&R: Physical vs Digital (2:35:57) - L&R Game: Wrestlemania Sales Charts (2:52:55) - Bets (3:02:59) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 470 - Shuhei Yoshida spent over 30 years leading teams at PlayStation. Now he's helping indies on his own, and he's here to talk about Switch 2, Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency, and whatever else we can come up with. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-shuhei-126419845 (0:00) - Intro (2:28) - Catching Up With Shu (8:27) - Shuhei's Thoughts on Switch 2 (50:28) - Blue Prince Impressions (1:04:13) - Promise Mascot Agency Impressions (1:19:31) - Bionic Bay (1:21:22) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:23:19) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (1:33:08) - Ghost of Yotei (1:35:33) - Ask Shu Anything! (2:13:06) - L&R: Indie on Consoles (2:16:27) - L&R: Price Changes (2:18:34) - L&R Game: Fastest Speedruns (2:26:10) - Bets (2:30:00) - 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

Ep 469 - Bloodworth played 10 Switch 2 games, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4. He's here to tell us how they play as we wrap up our thoughts on the Direct and talk about prices and tech. Plus, our thoughts on South of Midnight. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-we-2-4-125901838 (0:00) - Intro (3:24) - Switch 2 Reveal Wrap-Up Part 1 (1:01:32) - Switch 2 Reveal Wrap-Up Part 2 (1:29:56) - Switch 2 Dev Q&A Highlights (1:47:59) - Switch 2 Hands-On (1:56:52) - Mario Kart World Hands-On (2:11:43) - Drag x Drive Hands-On (2:16:15) - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Hands-On (2:21:39) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:22:56) - Switch 2 Welcome Tour Hands-On (2:28:40) - GameCube Games on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:30:21) - Donkey Kong Bananza Hands-On (2:39:03) - Split Fiction on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:40:02) - Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:43:24) - Mario Party Jamboree on Switch 2 Hands-On (2:49:42) - South of Midnight Impressions (3:09:57) - Top 10 Residential Areas Themes (3:23:03) - L&R: Blockbuster Pairings (3:27:19) - L&R: Interpretive Works (3:34:02) - L&R: Oops, Missed That (3:38:52) - Bets (3:43:02) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 468 - Why not have one more Nintendo Direct right before the big Switch 2 reveal party? We check out The First Berserker: Khazan and Atomfall, and Blood's back with tales to tell from GDC. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-khazan-125359898 (0:00) - Intro (5:59) - One More Nintendo Direct for Switch 1 (1:18:24) - The First Berserker: Khazan Impressions (1:33:21) - Atomfall Impressions (1:51:38) - Wreckfest 2 Early Access Impressions (2:04:46) - Blood's Trip to GDC (2:28:08) - GDC Talks (2:39:50) - GDC Games (3:09:05) - Game Informer is Back! (3:10:05) - L&R: Arcade Dreams (3:14:13) - L&R: 2 Switch Mice!? (3:16:26) - L&R Game: Blazing Sales (3:23:42) - Bets (3:29:15) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 467 - Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, and Huber and Gabby have lots of mixed feelings about it. We talk about highlights from the Future Games Show. Huber played 33 Immortals, and we've got the February sales report. (0:00) - Intro (2:41) - Future Games Show Highlights (58:24) - Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions (1:38:38) - 33 Immortals Impressions (1:50:29) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:52:00) - Also This Week (2:14:25) - February Sales Report (2:24:07) - L&R: EZA 9th Anniversary (2:28:11) - L&R: Xenosaga Pied Piper (2:36:50) - L&R: EZA Forums Hall of Greats (2:43:49) - Bets (2:48:09) - 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

Ep 466 - There are new reports about what Xbox has cooking for next-gen as well as a new handheld this year. Konami showed off a bit more of a Silent Hill f. Meanwhile, we check out Split Fiction, Mandragora, and Keep Driving. (0:00) - Intro (3:01) - Xbox Handheld This Year, Next-Gen in 2027 (22:46) - Sony and AMD Join Forces for FSR 4 (30:44) - Split Fiction Impressions (49:08) - Isla and Huber's MinnMax Song (54:33) - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Preview (1:08:07) - Keep Driving Impressions (1:15:32) - Also This Week (1:24:12) - L&R: When to Replay? (1:32:00) - L&R: Technical Issues (1:42:21) - L&R Knowledge Cancellation (1:45:50) - Silent Hill f (1:55:45) - Box Art for Huber (2:05:47) - Bets (2:10:46) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 465 - Tony Hawk is returning with the best of the best along with something new. More of the team have gotten their claws on Monster Hunter. Isla shares why Suikoden is so great, and The Last of Us might be over. (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - Huber's Adventures in London (8:05) - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Announced (17:09) - More Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions (35:16) - A Word From Our Sponsors (36:50) - Suikoden I&II HD Remasters Impressions (52:45) - Top 10 Weirdest Weapons (1:12:10) - The Last Of Us - "This Could Be It" (1:23:50) - Also This Week (1:37:39) - L&R: Source Code Wishlist (1:45:43) - L&R: Was 2D Uncool? (1:57:39) - L&R Game: Subtitle Scramble (2:11:28) - Bets (2:19:14) - 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

Ep 464 - Sofia Hariz joins us as we chat about the Wonder Woman cancellation, Two Point Museum, and a pile of fresh indies. Meanwhile, Isla finished the Monster Hunter Wilds campaign and she's ready to share her thoughts on the adventure. (0:00) - Intro (3:40) - Catch Up with Sofia (13:30) - ID@Xbox and Annapurna Shows (41:48) - Monster Hunter Wilds Impressions (1:06:39) - Two Point Museum Impressions (1:24:10) - WB Cancels Wonder Woman and Closes Monolith (1:46:33) - January Sales Report (1:56:30) - Shotgun Cop Man Impressions (2:01:42) - Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 Impressions (2:08:50) - Also This Week (2:21:12) - L&R: Monster Hunter Weapons (2:23:46) - L&R: Release the Numbers! (2:29:14) - L&R Game: Who da Boss? (2:37:34) - Bets (2:41:35) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 463 - Majima's here take Huber on a pirate adventure. Bloodworth brings back stories from DICE, and somehow, even the explosive success of Marvel Rivals can't dodge the industry layoffs. (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Impressions (33:00) - Blood's Stories from DICE (59:24) - Skydance's Behemoth Impressions (1:15:44) - Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Impressions (1:34:32) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:36:00) - Marvel Rivals - NetEase Layoffs (1:51:22) - Isla's Hooked on Elden Ring: Nightreign (2:01:08) - Also This Week (2:15:03) - L&R: Split Fiction and What's Next? (2:21:36) - L&R: Split Fiction Matchmaking (2:27:48) - L&R: Roguelike RNG (2:31:28) - L&R Game: Which Word More Good? (2:40:47) - Bets (2:46:18) - 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

Ep 462 - It's time for some killer first-person RPGs, whether you're more into fantasy or history. PlayStation shows off a new slate of games, and Don checks out a demo for Lou's Lagoon. (0:00) - Intro (4:28) - State of Play (1:26:04) - Lou's Lagoon Impressions (1:33:16) - Avowed Impressions (1:51:52) - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Impressions (2:06:27) - Also This Week (2:13:57) - L&R: Tattoo Regret (2:18:18) - L&R: Not Much Love (2:25:41) - L&R: PlayStation Recommendations (2:30:52) - Bets (2:36:16) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 461 - Capcom spills a few more details on the new Onimusha, as well as revealing an Onimusha 2 remaster. Plus, we give our thoughts on Citizen Sleeper 2, While Waiting, and Tails of Iron II. (0:00) - Intro (2:54) - Capcom Spotlight (38:34) - Citizen Sleeper 2 Impressions (52:25) - While Waiting Impressions (1:03:50) - Tails of Iron II Impressions (1:13:41) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:15:30) - Nintendo Financial Report (1:32:39) - What Are You Excited About? (1:39:29) - Also This Week (1:58:16) - L&R: Switch 2's C Button (2:04:43) - L&R: Open World Design (2:20:11) - L&R Game: Pokemon or Prescription Medicine (2:26:50) - Bets (2:38:36) - 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

Ep 460 - Forza Horizon 5 coming to PlayStation has us examining Phil Spencer's recent comments. BioWare tries to paint a sunny picture as they part ways with much of their team. Plus, our thoughts on Eternal Strands and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - Xbox Digs Deeper Into Multiplatform Plans (38:59) - BioWare Restructuring and Layoffs (59:03) - Eternal Strands Impressions (1:18:22) - Hello Kitty: Island Adventure Impressions (1:28:36) - December and 2024 Sales Reports (1:47:41) - Also This Week (1:55:09) - L&R: How Many Did You Buy? (2:06:06) - L&R: Sleep, Eat, Bored? (2:09:44) - L&R: Realtime Woes (2:15:36) - Bets (2:21:12) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 459 - Huber's in the hot seat now as our new host, and for his first episode, we get a great set of reveals from Xbox, including Ninja Gaiden 4. Plus, thoughts on FF VII Rebirth on PC, Donkey Kong Country Returns on Switch, our patrons' Top 10 Title Screens, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:16) - Xbox Developer Direct (4:31) - Ninja Gaiden 4 Reveal (17:11) - South of Midnight (28:32) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (38:11) - Doom: The Dark Ages (53:03) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC First Impressions (1:02:29) - Aloft Impressions (1:12:22) - Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Impressions (1:21:25) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:23:37) - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Impressions (1:41:57) - Top 10 Title Screens (1:54:48) - Also This Week (2:04:44) - L&R: Enhanced Switch Upgrades? (2:09:52) - L&R: Mousing Over Switch 2 (2:15:06) - L&R Game: Mascot Horror Games (2:20:44) - Bets (2:36:16) - 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