The Easy Allies Podcast

Ep 332 - The Embracer Group is buying up everything from small indie studios to The Lord of the Rings. Alone in the Dark is making a comeback, and we missed out on a pretty cool-sounding Iron Man game. 0:00 - Opening 1:55 - Corrections 5:36 - Workout Buddies 12:45 - Embracer Group Acquisitions 43:18 - Alone in the Dark Remake 52:56 - Wreckreation, Stuntfest, and More THQ 1:07:58 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:12:40 - Cancelled Iron Man From Just Cause Devs 1:21:35 - Digital Pre-orders Get Early COD Campaign 1:35:36 - Also This Week 1:48:38 - L&R: Introduced to Franchise by Games 1:51:39 - L&R: Let it End 2:01:03 - L&R: Well-Done Crossovers 2:05:25 - Time for Bets 2:12:19 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to get a 14-day free trial. Support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 331 - We dig into all the Splatoon 3 details from this week's Direct, check out Super Punch Out's hidden multiplayer mode, and react to all the announcements from EVO. 0:00 - Opening 3:56 - Corrections 7:58 - Splatoon 3 Direct 32:00 - Hidden 2p in Super Punch Out 43:20 - Moonscars 47:59 - A Word From Our Sponsors 54:28 - EVO News Wrap Up 1:14:54 - Also This Week 1:24:25 - L&R: Playing for Atmosphere 1:28:32 - L&R Game: Splatfest vs Doubtfest 1:36:30 - L&R: A FromSoft Licensed Game 1:38:33 - Time for Bets 1:44:30 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/ALLIES16 and use code ALLIES16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://playbackbone.com/ALLIES to order your Backbone, for a limited time, and get FREE access to over 350 console games and perks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 330 - The makers of Dead by Daylight have some interesting new games on the way, Pokémon presented lots of new details on Scarlet and Violet, and Square Enix finally acknowledges the existence of Tactics Ogre: Reborn. 0:00 - Opening 1:20 - Corrections 7:41 - Nier Church Update 9:44 - Meet Your Maker and Dead by Daylight 25:52 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet  40:08 - A Word From Our Sponsors 44:16 - Koch Media is Now Plaion 51:53 - Tactics Ogre: Reborn is Officially Official 1:00:51 - Also This Week 1:09:59 - L&R: Ocarina of Time on PC 1:13:15 - L&R: Replaying a Game You Barely Remember 1:19:11 - L&R: Why Play Day One? 1:24:53 - Time for Bets 1:29:57 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started today.  Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get Honey for free! Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 329 - GTA VI details are on the loose, the KOTOR remake is on the rocks, Annapurna has a slate of creative new games to show off, and we discussed the mystery of the Nier Automata church right before the answer was revealed. 0:00 - Opening 2:02 - Corrections 4:53 - Annapurna Interactive Showcase 34:25 - GTA VI Reports 58:23 - Star Wars: KOTOR Remake on Hold 1:06:21 - The Nier Church Mystery 1:13:33 - Also This Week 1:25:54 - L&R: Best Theme Song with Lyrics 1:28:06 - L&R: TLOU and Game Prices 1:43:01 - L&R: Teases to Unreleased Games 1:51:57 - Time for Bets 2:01:38 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 328 - Isla takes on hosting duties while Platinum expands towards becoming a full-fledged publisher, Warframe's devs reveal a new title, and Bruce Straley gets a flowery new studio. 0:00 - Opening 1:20 - Corrections 6:21 - Warframe Devs Announce Soulframe 11:06 - A New Era for PlatinumGames 29:18 - June NPD Sales Charts 36:48 - A Word From Our Sponsors 42:05 - Stray News Round-Up 55:28 - Bruce Straley's New Studio 1:02:19 - Also This Week 1:27:13 - L&R: Newfound Obsession 1:37:32 - L&R: Gaming Habits 1:40:23 - L&R: Best Birthdays 1:45:08 - L&R Game: Video Game Crimes 1:51:25 - Time for Bets 1:59:17 - Closing Go to http://babbel.com/allies to get up to 60% off your subscription. Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 327 - Bayonetta 3 finally gets a release date, Skate takes fans behind the scenes for what's next, and Sega's releasing an upgraded Genesis Mini.  0:00 - Opening 1:31 - Corrections 4:00 - Bayonetta 3 Release Date 13:26 - Sega Genesis Mini 2 26:24 - 35 Years of Metal Gear 44:54 - A Word From Our Sponsors 49:23 - Nintendo Pictures 58:41 - The Future of Skate 1:12:41 - PlayStation Stars 1:27:09 - Also This Week 1:30:10 - L&R: Console Catch-Up 1:35:43 - L&R: Ubisoft Management 1:41:50 - L&R: High-Priced DLC 1:51:29 - Time for Bets 1:55:11 - Closing Go to http://upstart.com/easyallies to check your rate today. Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://athleticgreens.com/allies for a free 1 year supply of immune- supporting vitamins and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 326 - The sun is high and it's time to see which summer games will sizzle or fizzle. Plus, God of War: Ragnarok and Skull and Bones finally got their release dates. 0:00 - Opening 2:07 - Corrections 5:02 - July Game Preview 36:02 - August Game Preview 1:02:17 - September Game Preview 1:31:16 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:32:29 - God of War: Ragnarok Release Date 1:39:35 - Skull and Bones 1:55:22 - Nacon Connect Showcase 2:03:59 - Also This Week 2:14:23 - L&R: Watching Others Play 2:15:51 - L&R: Devastating Cancellations 2:21:03 - L&R: This Game Reminds Me of You 2:23:54 - Time for Bets 2:31:15 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started with Chime today.  Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 325 - It's time to give a proper send-off to one of the best in the biz, so let's get some friends together, relive some memories, and talk about Street Fighter one more time. 0:00 - Opening 1:29 - Corrections 4:44 - Ben's Last Podcast 13:20 - Ben Memories 35:38 - Geeking Out Over Street Fighter 6 57:13 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:01:41 - Dead by Daylight Dating Game 1:14:00 - Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase 1:48:28 - Also This Week 1:57:27 - L&R: Mega Man Legends Collection? 2:01:19 - L&R: Final Fantasy XVI Backlash 2:11:05 - L&R Game: Relatively Old or Relatively New 2:22:47 - Time for Bets 2:27:22 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month! Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get Honey for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 324 - Hyenas are on the loose, Tony Hawk 3+4 got canned, and we learn some exciting details for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Final Fantasy XVI. 0:00 - Opening 1:13 - Corrections 2:39 - Ben's Departure 4:09 - Hyenas 16:38 - Tony Hawk 3+4 Canceled 26:56 - Street Fighter 6 Modern Controls 38:00 - A Word From Our Sponsors 40:59 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct 59:43 - Final Fantasy XVI Won't Be Open World 1:13:01 - Also This Week 1:21:44 - L&R: Splintered Reveals 1:29:47 - L&R: Jumping In to Dragon's Dogma 1:33:25 - L&R Game: From Soft or One Piece? 1:38:39 - Time for Bets 1:44:05 - Closing Go to http://athleticgreens.com/allies for a free 1 year supply of immune- supporting vitamins and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 323 - Our final episode of Summer Game Fest announcements has us picking through the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, looking at highlights from the PC Gaming Show, and finding out that some of the best reveals were saved for last. 0:00 - Opening 2:08 - Corrections 5:15 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 19:27 - Dragon's Dogma 2 29:02 - Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 1:08:57 - A Word from Our Sponsors 1:11:18 - PC Gaming Show 1:29:47 - Capcom, Wholesome, and More 1:49:36 - The State of Summer Game Fest 1:59:31 - Also This Week 2:07:42 - L&R: Was SGF a Disappointment? 2:12:22 - L&R: The Impact of Leaks 2:18:04 - L&R Game: Xbox Console Sales in Trouble? 2:21:35 - Time for Bets 2:26:30 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/allies16 and use code allies16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices