The Easy Allies Podcast

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