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

March 15, 2026 150 mins
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 L...
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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: Proj...
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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 - Januar...
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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 - ...
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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/pos...
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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:...
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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 ...
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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 - F...
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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 Wor...
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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...
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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 Yea...
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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 Recognit...
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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 -...
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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 - Winner...
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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 Cosmi...
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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 0...
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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/ext...
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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 - ...
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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://...
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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...
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