Summer Game Preview - Easy Allies Podcast - July 11, 2025
Ep 483 - From Donkey Kong and Wuchang to Metal Gear and Borderlands. Summer is upon us. So it's time to look ahead at the massive amount of games coming our way and mark our Sizzles and Fizzles.
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(00:00) - Intro
(03:29) - July Game Preview
(1:03:18) - UnderMine Impressions
(1:08:08) - July Game Preview Continues
(1:55:38) - August Game Preview
(3:07:39) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(3:09:11) - September Game Preview
(3:43:06) - Also This Week
(3:49:01) - L&R: What Would Sam Deliver to You?
(3:53:31) - L&R: Locked in an Ecosystem
(4:02:06) - L&R: Auteur Benefits and Risks
(4:10:08) - Bets
(4:14:53) - Closing
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Games discussed in this episode:
EA SPORTS College Football 26
Islanders New Shores
Patapon 1+2 Replay
Striden
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4
Kaizen: A Factory Story
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Donkey Kong Bananza
The Drifter
Fretless: the Wrath of Riffson
RoboCop Rogue City: Unfinished Business
The Wandering Village
Shadow Labyrinth
World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic
Abiotic Factor
Hell Clock
UnderMine 2
Wheel World
Killing Floor 3
S.p.l.i.t.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition
Wildgate
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Ratatan
Star Racer
Grounded 2
Tales of the Shire
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
Time Flies
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2
Chained Echoes: Ashes of Elrant DLC
Gradius Origins
Tiny Bookshop
Mafia: The Old Country
Fresh Tracks
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 (PS)
Drag X Drive
Madden NFL 26
Sword of the Sea
Void/Breaker
Dying Light: The Beast
Gears of War: Reloaded
Goblin Cleanup
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition
Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater
Lost Soul Aside
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Hirogami
Hell is Us
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - The Order of Giants
Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Terminator 2D: No Fate
Baby Steps
Borderlands 4
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Consume Me
Silent Hill f
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles
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Xbox Cuts, The Alters, and Death Stranding 2 - Easy Allies Podcast - July 4, 2025
Ep 482 - Sweeping cuts take a toll across numerous Xbox studios. Bloodworth shares his final thoughts after finishing The Alters. Damiani gets to building infrastructure in Death Stranding 2, and we check out our patrons' Top 10 Water Levels. *Death Stranding 2 Provided by PlayStation
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(0:00) - Intro
(5:49) - Xbox Cuts and Cancellations
(36:02) - AI Text Found in The Alters
(55:58) - The Alters Impressions
(1:12:16) - Death Stranding 2 Impressions
(1:41:30) - Top 10 Water Levels
(1:57:43) - Also This Week
(2:09:45) - L&R: Disliked Characters
(2:15:16) - L&R: Occupational Pressure
(2:22:20) - L&R Game: Play That Funky Music, Game Boy
(2:31:55) - Bets
(2:45:37) - Closing
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A Week of Blood - Easy Allies Podcast - June 27, 2025
Ep 481 - Blood Message and The Blood of Dawnwalker both showed off impressive trailers this week. Huber and Gabby are addicted to Rematch. We get Huber's thoughts on Lies of P: Overture, and Bloodworth checks out Cyberpunk on Switch 2.
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(0:00) - Intro
(3:11) - The Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay Reveal
(19:11) - Blood Message Reveal
(24:18) - Press Release Me
(28:32) - Lies of P: Overture Impressions
(42:29) - Rematch Impressions
(1:00:17) - Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 Impressions
(1:13:14) - Also This Week
(1:29:24) - L&R: To Demo or Not?
(1:34:53) - L&R: Watch, Not Play
(1:39:15) - L&R Game: Mario Kart or Wario Fart - Vroomsday
(1:48:05) - Bets
(1:55:21) - Closing
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Donkey Kong Smashes Expectations - Easy Allies Podcast - June 20, 2025
Ep 480 - Nintendo shares an extended look at Donkey Kong Bananza, unveiling a much bigger and bolder adventure than their initial demo let on. PlayStation sees record profits. Xbox starts talking next-gen. Plus, we give our takes on FBC Firebreak and finally dig deep into Mario Kart World and Switch 2 Welcome Tour.
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(0:00) - Intro
(3:39) - Donkey Kong Bananza Direct
(27:08) - FBC Firebreak Impressions
(51:11) - PlayStation's Record Profits
(1:00:22) - Xbox Talks Next-Gen
(1:17:15) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(1:19:22) - Mario Kart World Impressions
(1:54:18) - Switch 2 Welcome Tour Impressions
(2:17:20) - Also This Week
(2:32:22) - L&R: DLC Preferences
(2:43:30) - L&R Game: Was it on Stadia?
(2:52:58) - L&R: Sony Buying WB Games?
(3:03:00) - Bets
(3:07:28) - Closing
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Summer Game Fest Wrap Party - Easy Allies Podcast - June 13, 2025
Ep 479 - We look over our highlights from the Xbox and PC Gaming Shows as well as wrapping up our thoughts on this year's SGF overall. Plus, Switch 2 is the fastest selling console ever, and we check out Mina the Hollower from the team behind Shovel Knight.
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(0:00) - Intro
(2:38) - Xbox Showcase Highlights
(52:47) - PC Gaming Show Highlights
(1:41:23) - SGF Wrap Up
(2:01:09) - Mina The Hollower Impressions
(2:15:12) - Switch 2 Breaks Sales Records and More
(2:31:04) - Also This Week
(2:40:30) - L&R: Oops All Soulslikes
(2:50:54) - L&R: Looking Back at the E3 of Dreams
(2:55:45) - L&R Game: GTA VS Elder Scrolls
(3:03:17) - Bets
(3:06:45) - Closing
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