TGA Noms, STALKER 2, and Diablo IV w/ Rod Fergusson - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 22, 2024
Ep 450 - This year's nominations for The Game Awards are in, and there's a lot to talk about. Blizzard's Rod Fergusson calls in to chat about the current state of Diablo IV. Plus, our Avowed preview and early thoughts on STALKER 2.
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(0:00) - Intro
(3:13) - TGA Nominees Revealed
(1:30:28) - Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred w/ Rod Fergusson
(2:00:24) - STALKER 2 Impressions
(2:21:13) - Avowed Preview
(2:41:31) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(2:43:07) - Top 10 Parties
(2:56:03) - Sony Wants to Buy From Software's Parent Company
(3:03:02) - Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Announced
(3:11:18) - Also This Week
(3:20:52) - L&R: The Game Awards Medley
(3:24:03) - L&R: Growth Around the World
(3:27:15) - L&R Game: Turkey Day Feast 2024
(3:37:45) - Bets
(3:43:21) - Closing
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Are These Pancakes an Xbox? - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 15, 2024
Ep 449 - It's an Xbox-centered news week with Indiana Jones, South of Midnight, handhelds, exclusives, and IHOP. Plus, we share our thoughts on Dragon Quest III, LEGO Horizon, Mario & Luigi, and more. *LEGO Horizon Adventures Provided by PlayStation.*
(0:00) - Intro
(4:16) - Indiana Jones Gameplay Deep Dive
(23:30) - South of Midnight Behind the Scenes
(33:19) - This is An Xbox
(49:25) - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Impressions
(1:17:36) - LEGO Horizon Adventures Impressions
(1:29:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors1:31:09 - Empire of the Ants Impressions
(1:45:30) - Mario & Luigi: Brothership Impressions
(1:59:07) - Metal Slug Tactics Impressions
(2:13:38) - Also This Week
(2:29:40) - L&R: Stress Relievers
(2:35:35) - L&R: A New Path
(2:45:23) - L&R: When to Announce?
(2:53:21) - Bets
(3:00:15) - Closing
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Sonic, Slitterhead, TMNT, and Nintendo Numbers - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 8, 2024
Ep 448 - Nintendo's mid-year financials reveal much, including Switch 2 tidbits. Meanwhile, Take Two has some numbers of their own, and we chat about Slitterhead, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Sonic X Shadow, Atomic Picnic, and more.
(0:00) - Intro
(3:04) - Switch Successor Will Be Backwards Compatible
(29:14) - Take Two Sells Private Division
(41:23) - Slitterhead Impressions
(53:30) - Atomic Picnic Impressions
(1:02:23) - Sonic X Shadow Generations Impressions
(1:23:53) - TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Impressions
(1:32:32) - Also This Week
(1:46:28) - L&R: "Intriguing" UI Choices
(1:51:20) - L&R: Make the Unwanted Remake
(1:58:30) - L&R Game: Define That Name
(2:08:48) - Bets
(2:13:16) - Closing
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Dragon Age, Black Ops 6, and Nintendo Music - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 1, 2024
Ep 447 - Nintendo just shadow dropped their own music player. Concord won't be making a comeback, and we share our impressions of Dragon Age, the new Call of Duty, and the Vampire Survivors Castlevania expansion.
(0:00) - Intro
(5:10) - Nintendo Music Shadow Drop
(32:34) - Sony Shuts Down Concord Studio
(54:26) - Ubisoft's NFT Game
(1:01:31) - Dragon Age: The Veilguard Impressions
(1:29:32) - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Impressions
(1:46:40) - Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania Impressions
(1:59:16) - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Impressions
(2:02:43) - Top 10 Scary Sounds
(2:15:41) - Also This Week
(2:30:55) - L&R: Developers at Your School
(2:32:44) - L&R: Road Trip Plans
(2:36:40) - L&R: Only You Remember
(2:42:57) - Bets
(2:49:41) - Closing
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When GOTY Isn’t Good Enough - Easy Allies Podcast - Oct 25, 2024
Ep 446 - Prince of Persia is at the pinnacle of its genre, so of course, Ubisoft is disbanding the team that made it. Surgent Studios reveal a potential Tales of Kenzera sequel. The September sales report shows some juicy numbers, and we give our thoughts on the Alan Wake 2 DLC, Fear the Spotlight, and Wilmot Works It Out.
(0:00) - Intro
(3:28) - Prince of Persia Team Disbanded
(26:44) - Next Kenzera Game Revealed, Pending Funding
(31:22) - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Impressions
(36:07) - Fear the Spotlight Impressions
(41:35) - A Word From Our Sponsors
(43:16) - September Sales Report
(1:08:17) - Wilmot Works It Out Impressions
(1:13:56) - Also This Week
(1:37:14) - L&R: Birthday Release Dates
(1:41:47) - L&R Game: Door Your Babies
(1:50:52) - L&R: Curbing Your Enthusiasm
(1:57:39) - Bets
(2:02:17) - Closing
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