The Easy Allies Podcast

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