The Easy Allies Podcast

Ep 359 - Suicide Squad is all about guns and gear, but Resident Evil 4 is still looking great. Meanwhile, Xbox is making big promises, and Don reports from Super Nintendo World. 0:00 - Opening 1:37 - Corrections 5:43 - Suicide Squad Gameplay Showcase 26:09 - The Rest of State of Play 40:45 - Resident Evil 4 49:41 - Shinji MIkami is Leaving Tango Gameworks 56:37 - Big Microsoft Promises 1:04:59 - Don's Super Nintendo World Impressions 1:36:40 - Also This Week 1:47:31 - L&R: Collectors Editions 1:52:00 - L&R Game: Yakuza Quest or Van Damme Flick? 1:55:40 - L&R: Getting Back In for DLC 2:01:24 - Time for Bets 2:07:47 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 358 - Sega and Yoko Taro bring us an absolutely wild collaboration, Huber gets psyched about Like A Dragon: Ishin, and PUBG has bears. 0:00 - Opening 1:37 - Corrections 5:27 - Sega's 404 Game Re:set 21:49 - Brad Goes to the NYC Nintendo Store 30:30 - Like A Dragon: Ishin Impressions 40:40 - A Word From Our Sponsors 43:27 - January NPD Report 52:57 - Redfall No Disc? Yes Disc 57:37 - Also This Week 1:07:35 - L&R: Oldest Favorites 1:11:50 - L&R: Least Experienced Favorites 1:15:02 - L&R: RomCom Favorites 1:16:33 - Time for Bets 1:24:44 - Closing  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 357 - It's a big week for Nintendo as Metroid Prime gets a shiny new remaster out of nowhere, Game Boy and GBA games finally come to the Switch, Zelda teases, and so much more. 0:00 - Opening 2:15 - Corrections 3:20 - Metroid Prime Remastered Outta Nowhere 24:01 - Game Boy and GBA on Switch 45:40 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1:17:49 - The Rest of Nintendo Direct 1:37:19 - Nintendo Sales Keep Setting Records 1:46:06 - Also This Week 1:54:02 - L&R: Memorable RPG Parties 1:58:21 - L&R: The Future of Directs 2:05:08 - L&R: A Break in Reality 2:08:25 - Time for Bets 2:14:45 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 356 - E3's return gets a huge blow with the loss of major players, RE 4 remake details are in abundance, and the Titanfall 2 follow-up we've been waiting for has been canned. 0:00 - Opening 1:36 - Corrections 3:42 - First Parties Skip E3 25:07 - New RE 4 Remake Info 35:55 - Sony Q3 Financial Report 43:37 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:07 - Apex / Titanfall Campaign Cancelled 54:44 - Also This Week 1:13:38 - L&R: Warming Up to a Genre 1:18:32 - L&R: Mortal Kombat 12 Guest Characters 1:28:13 - L&R: AAA Definition Outdated? 1:33:12 - Time for Bets 1:38:51 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/allies65 and use code allies65 for 65% off plus free shipping. Go to http://chime.com/allies to start your credit journey with Chime. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to take your business to the next level. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 355 - The first Xbox Developer_Direct drops a fantastic new game immediately onto Game Pass, we see what's coming next for the SteamWorld series, and the Avengers prepare to disassemble. 0:00 - Opening 1:16 - Corrections 3:39 - Surprise Game: Hi-Fi Rush 12:30 - Xbox Developer_Direct 30:02 - SteamWorld Build 37:42 - A Word From Our Sponsors 43:00 - The Last of The Last of Us? 52:02 - Avengers Disassemble 1:05:24 - Also This Week 1:22:11 - L&R: AAA Flops? 1:26:57 - L&R: Divergent Review scores 1:34:14 - L&R Game: Curtain 1 or Curtain 2? 1:40:37 - Time for Bets 1:46:00 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://factormeals.com/allies60 and use code allies60 to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 354 - Leaks appear to confirm squirrely details with the upcoming Suicide Squad game, layoffs are causing heartaches across the industry, and we've got a better idea of which games will be launching with PS VR2. 0:00 - Opening 1:28 - Corrections 5:34 - Layoffs at MS, GameSpot, Giant Bomb, and More 16:11 - Suicide Squad Leak 35:28 - PS VR2 Launch Lineup 50:22 - A Word From Our Sponsors 52:14 - NPD Reports for Dec and 2022 Overall 1:07:46 - Silent Hill Tidbits 1:15:11 - Also This Week 1:28:52 - L&R: Animation Underrated? 1:32:23 - L&R: Soundtracks Without the Games 1:39:36 - L&R Game: No More 7s 1:51:42 - Time for Bets 1:57:15 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 353 - Skull & Bones has been delayed again, contributing to rough waters at Ubisoft. Plus, Xbox is planning a Direct, and we check out this year's nominees for the DICE Awards. 0:00 - Opening 1:44 - Corrections 6:00 - Skull & Bones Delay / Ubisoft Financials 28:14 - Xbox and Bethesda Direct Coming 33:46 - DICE Awards Nominations 48:37 - Have You Heard About Gripper? 54:14 - Also This Week 1:15:27 - L&R: Speedrunning Candidates 1:20:58 - L&R: Most Replayed Games 1:26:33 - L&R Game: User Reviews 1:32:59 - Time for Bets 1:37:33 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 352 - It's a new year with new games to get ready for, and we talk about everything we're looking forward to across the next few months, including Fire Emblem, Resident Evil, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. 0:00 - Opening 1:26 - Corrections 6:48 - January Game Preview 44:54 - February Game Preview 1:19:39 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:23:41 - March Game Preview 1:49:47 - Also This Week 1:57:24 - L&R: Retro Accessibility 2:02:19 - L&R: Lost Treasures 2:05:49 - L&R Game: Which is Bigger? 2:14:40 - Or Wars 2:19:49 - Time for Bets 2:28:30 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://chime.com/allies to start your credit journey with Chime. Games in this episode: Children of Silentown Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider One Piece Odyssey A Space for the Unbound Colossal Cave Persona 3 Portable Persona 4 Golden Fire Emblem Engage Monster Hunter Rise Forspoken Risen Hitman World of Assassination Dead Space (Remake) Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Inkulinati Season: A Letter to the Future SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Deliver Us Mars Hogwarts Legacy Blanc Wanted: Dead Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Tales Of Symphonia Remastered The Settlers: New Allies Wild Hearts Atomic Heart Like A Dragon: Ishin! After the Fall Digimon World: Next Order PlayStation VR2 Blood Bowl 3 Company of Heroes 3 Sons of the Forest Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key Clive 'N' Wrench Kerbal Space Program 2 (Early Access) Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Octopath Traveler II Destiny 2: Lightfall Scars Above The Last of Us Part I (PC) Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Oni: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Skull and Bones The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Have a Nice Death Storyteller Resident Evil 4 Remake Crime Boss: Rockay City System Shock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 351 - To close out the year, we look back through 2022's biggest and most memorable headlines and discuss how they strike us today. 0:00 - Opening 1:31 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 10:39 - Corrections 11:30 - 2022 in Review: Jan - Mar 32:02 - 2022 in Review: Apr - Jun 1:02:23 - 2022 in Review: Jul - Sep 1:39:11 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:41:50 - 2022 in Review: Oct - Dec 1:57:06 - L&R: Gaming Gratitude 1:59:54 - L&R: Biggest Headline of the Decade? 2:03:36 - L&R: How Memorable is 2022? 2:06:50 - Or Wars 2:12:20 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://go.factor75.com/allies60 to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 350 - We're out and away from the news cycle, so this week is all about taking in comments, questions, and games from our community. 0:00 - Opening 1:39 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:57 - Love & Respect Begins 9:41 - A Journalist's Perspective 17:53 - Chat with a Character 21:49 - Missed PS1 Classics 25:07 - Microsoft Promises 29:26 - Game: 2022 Review Guessing 34:07 - Island Game Trading 36:07 - Custody of Buttons 36:30 - Games at the Grammys 38:27 - Is Immersion Necessary? 47:35 - Do Graphics Really Matter? 54:09 - Game: Fortnite Cameos 59:09 - Where's Turok? 1:02:00 - Too Many Games? 1:05:00 - Games As a Service 1:08:45 - Gaming Holiday Memories 1:11:33 - Steam Deck Recommendations 1:17:21 - Game: Particular Phrases 1:26:55 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:29:19 - Office Music Picks 1:31:00 - Sorting Through Grief 1:32:56 - Favorites Played But Not Released in 2022 1:35:02 - Gaming for Passion vs Work 1:37:49 - Favorites of 2022 1:39:19 - Recommendations for Anyone 1:41:32 - Game: Where is the Colon? 1:46:20 - Sentimental Thoughts 1:49:14 - Pause for Appreciation 1:50:12 - Or Wars 1:56:15 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://go.factor75.com/allies60 to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices