The Easy Allies Podcast

The Easy Allies Podcast

We discuss the latest video games and weekly industry headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.

Episodes

Composing Sword of the Sea w/ Austin Wintory - Easy Allies Podcast - Aug 29, 2025

August 31, 2025 • 186 mins
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 - Herdlin...
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Gamescom Special - 40 Previews! - Easy Allies Podcast - Aug 24, 2025

August 25, 2025 • 235 mins
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! Ro...
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Is Woochi the Next Witcher? - Easy Allies Podcast - Aug 15, 2025

August 17, 2025 • 154 mins
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 ...
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Befriending a Tornado - Easy Allies Podcast - Aug 8, 2025

August 10, 2025 • 146 mins
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 01:01:2...
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Battlefield 6, Ninja Gaiden, and Nintendo Direct - Easy Allies Podcast - Aug 1, 2025

August 3, 2025 • 159 mins
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 ...
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Into the Fire, DK, Wuchang, and Hot Switch 2 Sales - Easy Allies Podcast - July 25, 2025

July 27, 2025 • 181 mins
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 Imp...
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Patapon, Tony Hawk, and Ruffy and the Riverside - Easy Allies Podcast - July 18, 2025

July 20, 2025 • 132 mins
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 ...
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Summer Game Preview - Easy Allies Podcast - July 11, 2025

July 13, 2025 • 259 mins
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...
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Xbox Cuts, The Alters, and Death Stranding 2 - Easy Allies Podcast - July 4, 2025

July 6, 2025 • 177 mins
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 Cancellat...
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A Week of Blood - Easy Allies Podcast - June 27, 2025

June 29, 2025 • 123 mins
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 Revea...
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Donkey Kong Smashes Expectations - Easy Allies Podcast - June 20, 2025

June 22, 2025 • 191 mins
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 (3:3...
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Summer Game Fest Wrap Party - Easy Allies Podcast - June 13, 2025

June 15, 2025 • 200 mins
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) - ...
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SGF 2025 Hands-On Previews - Day Two - Dying Light, Xbox Handheld, and More

June 11, 2025 • 164 mins
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) -...
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SGF 2025 Hands-On Previews w/ Shuhei Yoshida - Day One

June 8, 2025 • 143 mins
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) ...
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Summer Game Fest and Switch 2 - Easy Allies Podcast - June 6, 2025

June 7, 2025 • 243 mins
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) - S...
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Nightreign and To a T w/ Elyse Willems - Easy Allies Podcast - May 30, 2025

June 1, 2025 • 165 mins
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 Impressio...
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Hell is Us Interview - Creating Language to Envision Something New

May 30, 2025 • 22 mins
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
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Behind the Scenes Games Biz Stories w/ Chris Kramer - Easy Allies Podcast - May 23, 2025

May 25, 2025 • 182 mins
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 Stor...
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The Alters Interview - Bringing Personal Connections to a Survival Game

May 22, 2025 • 16 mins
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 ...
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20 Years of iam8bit w/ Jon Gibson - Easy Allies Podcast - May 16, 2025

May 18, 2025 • 178 mins
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 ...
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