The Easy Allies Podcast

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

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 Cosmic Invasion Impressions 56:17 - RAM is Getting Pricey 01:13:22 - Elden Ring Nightreign Update Impressions 01:15:09 - Soulframe Impressions 01:20:40 - The Outer Worlds 2 Impressions 01:23:08 - Let it Die: Inferno Impressions 01:28:18 - Routine Impressions 01:32:52 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions 01:41:00 - Top 10 Racing Tracks / Courses 01:49:34 - Also This Week 02:03:45 - L&R: Perfect Runtime 02:10:10 - L&R: Life-Changing 02:21:39 - L&R: Revisited for the Better 02:30:53 - Bets 02:35:46 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts kick off with an October sales report, dissecting trends and notable game performances. Exciting game impressions include the neon pixel world of Neon Inferno and the cozy exploration mechanics of Isla of Frosty Glide. The conversation shifts to the 'Top Turkeys of 2025,' highlighting industry blunders like layoffs, game cancellations, and questionable pricing strategies. A debate on sequel fatigue and potential AI pitfalls adds depth as the panel critiques recent controversies, including horses banned from Steam. It's a lively mix of gaming insights and industry gossip!

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