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
Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-xbox-2-133328040
(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.
Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-week-of-132404316
(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.
Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-donkey-131888671
(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.
Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-summer-131386496
(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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SGF 2025 Hands-On Previews - Day Two - Dying Light, Xbox Handheld, and More
Our impressions on over 20 more games that we saw and played at the show. (Streamed June 10, 2025)
(0:00) - Intro
(0:48) - Shadow Labyrinth
(7:15) - Ambrosia Sky
(14:03) - End of Abyss
(24:16) - Sleep Awake
(32:10) - Grave Seasons
(38:10) - Gears of War Reloaded and Xbox Handheld
(48:19) - Petal Runner
(56:13) - Dark Pictures - Directive 8020
(1:01:27) - Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
(1:14:51) - Exoborne
(1:19:00) - Morsels
(1:26:40) - Baby Steps
(1:34:40) - TOEM 2
(1:38:40) - Possessor(s)
(1:48:44) - Deadpool VR
(1:55:05) - Mistfall Hunter
(1:59:02) - Escape Academy 2
(2:02:26) - Dosa Divas
(2:08:20) - Bounty Star
(2:16:17) - Dying Light: The Beast
(2:25:27) - FBC Firebreak
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