The Easy Allies Podcast

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

Ep 349 - We share our thoughts on the hot new trailer for Wo Long and hot new details for Armored Core. Plus, we check out Metacritic's worst games of 2022 and check in on November sales figures. 0:00 - Opening 1:51 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:13 - Corrections 11:16 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Trailer 16:54 - Armored Core VI Details 32:00 - Metacritic's Worst Games of 2022 49:40 - A Word From Our Sponsors 54:14 - November NPDs 1:05:43 - Also This Week 1:24:54 - L&R: Best Holiday Games 1:28:31 - L&R: Xbox TGA No-Show 1:35:53 - L&R Game: Christmas Party Planning 1:46:23 - Time for Bets 1:50:48 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/allies18 and use code allies18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping! 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 348 - It's a special episode as we wrap up all the big news from this year's Game Awards, with special guest Kyle Bosman.  0:00 - Opening 1:53 - Corrections 4:57 - The Biggest Announcements 41:30 - Highlights and Lowlights 1:29:58 - The Actual Awards 2:03:51 - A Word From Our Sponsors 2:05:38 - The FTC Sues to Block Microsoft Activision Deal 2:16:25 - Also This Week 2:36:27 - L&R: Change the Protagonist 2:43:33 - L&R: Turnabouts 2:46:51 - L&R Game: Guiness World Records 2:59:03 - A Personal Message 3:01:06 - Time for Bets 3:08:37 - Closing Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a free trial and start selling online today. 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 347 - Amnesia's got a gun, the Mario movie is checking all the right boxes, and a 12 player Starship Troopers game is on the way. 0:00 - Opening 2:21 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 7:22 - Corrections 9:31 - Amnesia: The Bunker 18:09 - Mario Movie Trailer 2 38:48 - Like A Dragon: Ishin Combat Trailer 45:27 - A Word From Our Sponsors 49:02 - Starship Troopers: Extermination 58:04 - Crazy Quotes from the MS / Activision Legal Battle 1:05:06 - Also This Week 1:18:51 - L&R: Forever Games 1:22:22 - L&R: Game Awards Expectations 1:27:05 - Cryptic Kojima Tweet 1:29:03 - L&R Game: Champ or Chump? 1:36:13 - Time for Bets 1:41:06 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to start your credit journey. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 346 - It's an early episode for the holiday weekend, and to celebrate, we look back at some of this year's most entertaining whiffs. Plus, we check out new details on One Piece and Need for Speed. 0:00 - Opening 2:25 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:08 - Corrections 10:50 - Pokemon is a Mess 43:27 - One Piece Odyssey 55:34 - Top Turkeys of 2022 1:24:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:27:13 - Need for Speed Unbound 1:34:24 - Also This Week 1:45:00 - L&R: Post-Dinner Multiplayer 1:46:31 - L&R: Negativity Proven Wrong 1:52:08 - L&R Game: Do You Feel Old Yet? 1:56:58 - Time for Bets 2:02:43 - 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 345 - Game Awards nominations have us asking and answering questions, The PC Gaming Show is back with a new fall presentation, and Saints Row's developers are being re-Embraced by Gearbox.  0:00 - Opening 1:57 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:29 - Corrections 12:13 - PC Gaming Show Highlights 30:46 - Game Awards Nominees 1:03:18 - Saints Row Developer Embraced by Gearbox 1:07:48 - October NPDs 1:17:00 - Also This Week 1:30:49 - L&R: Games That Talk Too Much 1:41:06 - L&R: Elden Ring for Best Narrative? 1:50:53 - L&R: Unwanted Cowboy Simulation 1:53:32 - Time for Bets 2:00:35 - 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 344 - Palmer Luckey built a death helmet, Doom's composer fights for his due, Nintendo shares sales milestones, and we check out some promising new indies. 0:00 - Opening 1:46 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:23 - Corrections 11:29 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase 28:49 - The VR Helmet That Will Kill You 38:08 - Nintendo Financial Reports 1:06:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:12:46 - Doom Composer's Defense 1:28:45 - Also This Week 1:37:19 - L&R: Just Pretty Good 1:40:23 - L&R: First Obsession 1:46:17 - L&R Game: Splatoon Real or Fake 1:50:49 - Time for Bets 1:56:12 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a free trial and start selling online 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 343 - Sony has finally revealed the price and release date for PS VR2, as well as some games. Meanwhile, Day of the Devs celebrates 10 years of indie showcases, EA and Marvel are cozying up, and Square Enix Montreal was embraced to death. 0:00 - Opening 2:19 - Workout Buddies 6:51 - Corrections 10:00 - Day of the Devs Highlights 30:07 - PS VR2 Price, Release Date, and Games 48:12 - Embracer Shuts Down Onoma 59:38 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:03:12 - EA Lands Three-Game Marvel Deal 1:15:46 - Also This Week 1:36:21 - L&R: The Greater Whole 1:44:35 - L&R: Embargo Reveals 1:56:19 - L&R: Long-Haul Games 2:03:37 - Time for Bets 2:08:50 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to start your credit journey. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get Honey for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices