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Winter Game Preview - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 5, 2024 Jan 07, 2024

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Ep 404 - After a December lull, the wave of games comes crashing back in the new year. Join as we chat about what we're looking forward to in the next three months, from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Dragon's Dogma 2, and many more! (0:00) - Opening (2:33) - Corrections (5:07) - Holiday Catch-Up (15:09) - January Game Preview (38:05) - February Game Preview (1:27:39) - March Game Preview (1:48:58) - Also This Week (1:57:22) - L&R: Gaming Catharsis (2:00:36) - L&R: Future of EZA Reviews (2:02:24) - L&R: AAA Release Dates (2:11:21) - Bets (2:13:10) - Or Wars (2:20:36) - Closing Games Featured This Episode: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell Bulletstorm VR Turnip Boy Robs A Bank Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Another Code: Recollection The Last of Us Part II Remastered Howl Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Unforetold: Witchstone (Early Access) Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Tekken 8 Granblue Fantasy: Relink Persona 3 Reload Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Helldivers II Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Fight Crab 2 Ultros Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore Solium Infernum Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Mario vs Donkey Kong Skull and Bones The Thaumaturge Last Epoch Slave Zero X Nightingale Open Roads Pacific Drive Sons of the Forest Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Final Fantasy VII Rebirth The Outlast Trials Homeworld 3 Unicorn Overlord Outcast - A New Beginning Alone in the Dark Dragon's Dogma 2 Princess Peach: Showtime! Rise of the Ronin South Park: Snow Day

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2023 Year In Review - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 29, 2023 Dec 31, 2023

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Ep 403 - 2023 was an amazing year for game releases and a terrible year of layoffs. We look back on many of this year's big announcements and wish Bradley Ellis a fond farewell in his final episode. (0:00) - Opening (2:44) - Unending Layoffs (16:14) - 2023 in Review: Jan - Mar (39:54) - 2023 in Review: Apr - Jun (1:08:34) - 2023 in Review: Jul - Sep (1:35:47) - 2023 in Review: Oct - Dec (1:52:03) - L&R: Impactful Trends and Industry Resolutions (1:59:02) - L&R: Easy Allies in 2024 (2:10:32) - L&R: Last Signs of Life (2:22:01) - L&R: What's Up with the 55 Meme? (2:24:31) - Or Wars (2:30:45) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Love & Respect Special - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 22, 2023 Dec 24, 2023

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Ep 402 - In our annual tradition, we take a full episode to respond to your questions, games, and comments as we get ready for the holiday break. (0:00) - Opening (1:50) - Gaming Gifts (7:21) - Brad Appreciation Post (8:31) - 2024 Anticipated Games (13:20) - Return of the King (17:53) - Game: Does It Rumble? (27:16) - Underappreciated E3 Moments (34:13) - More Great Years in Gaming (52:15) - Horror Tips for Scaredy Cats (54:15) - Better With An Audience? (58:39) - Samsung Gaming Hub with Game Pass (1:02:39) - Game: Complete, Keep, Delete (1:08:10) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:10:18) - Huber Hosting Shout Out (1:10:42) - Game on Your Favorite Movie (1:14:39) - Christmas Gifts You Didn't Get (1:20:58) - Game Recommendations for New Parents (1:23:58) - Game: Smaller Map Size (1:28:41) - One of These Days Or Sorry Folks (1:35:11) - Best Year for DLC (1:38:12) - Baldur's Gate III Updates (1:42:56) - Game: The Price is Relatively Correct (1:51:48) - Or Wars (1:57:02) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month.

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E3: Kill Confirmed - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 15, 2023 Dec 17, 2023

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Ep 401 - After years of struggles E3 officially calls it quits. Meanwhile, we get Brad's thoughts on the new details released by Atlus for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Huber and Don talk Avatar, and it's time for the November sales report. (0:00) - Opening (2:27) - Corrections (5:40) - E3 is Dead, Officially (35:52) - An Extended Look at Metaphor: ReFantazio (43:19) - November Sales Report (58:04) - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Impressions (1:17:35) - Also This Week (1:26:00) - L&R: Gamer Archetypes (1:30:09) - L&R: Infiltration Mission (1:33:10) - L&R Game: The Sequel is Always Worse (1:41:52) - Time for Bets (1:47:17) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Game Awards Special! w/ Kyle and Brandon - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 8, 2023 Dec 10, 2023

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Ep 400 - It's Game Awards night and our 400th episode! So what better way to celebrate than to bring in some old friends? (0:00) - Opening (2:21) - Catching Up w/ Kyle and Brandon (6:36) - Grand Theft Auto VI (32:06) - The Game Awards Announcements (2:17:02) - A Word From Our Sponsors (2:18:32) - The Awards Winners (2:32:07) - Also This Week (2:45:42) - L&R: Favorite Podcast Moments (2:51:15) - L&R: Rockstar Studio Perceptions (2:58:01) - L&R Game: Two Truths and a Lie (3:07:34) - Time for Bets (3:19:00) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period.

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PC Gaming is in Lethal Company - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 1, 2023 Dec 03, 2023

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Ep 399 - A week before The Game Awards, the reveals are starting to trickle in with Dragon's Dogma 2 and The PC Gaming Showcase. Plus, we check out Lethal Company and our patrons' picks for Top 10 Dysfunctional Families. (0:00) - Opening (1:48) - Corrections (4:08) - Dragon's Dogma 2 Showcase (12:12) - PC Gaming Show Highlights (49:17) - Beyond Good & Evil Leaked and Pulled (53:21) - A Word From Our Sponsors (55:56) - Lethal Company (1:04:17) - Top 10 Dysfunctional Families in Games (1:12:03) - Fallout TV Show Update (1:20:38) - Also This Week (1:33:54) - L&R: GOTY Fight (1:38:19) - L&R: Best Companions of 2023 (1:40:55) - L&R: PlayStation Asian Expansion (1:46:30) - Time for Bets (1:52:06) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month.

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Top Turkeys of 2023 - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 22, 2023 Nov 26, 2023

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Ep 398 - The Last of Us Part II Remastered gets revealed a little earlier than planned. However, Nier apparently isn't coming any time soon. For the main course, though, it's time to name our Top Turkeys of the year. (0:00) - Opening (2:08) - Corrections (4:01) - The Last of Us Part II Remastered (18:37) - NieR is FaR (22:34) - Top Turkeys of 2023 (1:20:08) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:22:15) - Nakwon: Last Paradise Gameplay (1:30:04) - Also This Week (1:34:54) - L&R: Side Projects Only (1:38:06) - L&R: Thanksgiving Gaming (1:42:15) - L&R: RPG Thankfulness (1:45:51) - Time for Bets (1:50:22) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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The Game Awards Nominees Are In - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 17, 2023 Nov 19, 2023

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Ep 397 - This year's Game Awards contenders have been announced, so we share our thoughts on where the year lies so far. Plus, we check out the latest Nintendo Indies and get updated on the October sales report. (0:00) - Opening (1:31) - Corrections (3:43) - The Game Awards Nominees (1:08:48) - Nintendo Indie World Highlights (1:21:22) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:24:13) - October Sales Report (1:35:20) - Genki Gear Impressions (1:43:47) - Layoffs This Week (1:47:13) - Also This Week (1:59:51) - L&R: Favorite Fighting Game Characters (2:05:07) - L&R: TGA Layoffs Statement (2:08:16) - L&R Game: Mario Kart or Wario Fart? (2:13:55) - Time for Bets (2:19:13) - Closing Go to http://factormeals.com/allies50 and use code allies50 to get 50% off. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Zelda Goes to the Movies - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 10, 2023 Nov 12, 2023

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Ep 396 - Can a live action Zelda movie actually work? We weigh our thoughts on the subject before examining Nintendo's latest numbers, speculating on GTA VI, and imagining barbecue with Phil Spencer. (0:00) - Opening (2:44) - Corrections (4:12) - Zelda Movie in Production (29:02) - Nintendo Financial Report (39:02) - GTA VI Trailer Incoming (57:02) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:00:55) - Blizzard Escapes Activision's Reign (1:15:23) - WB Shifting to Live Service Games (1:31:26) - Also This Week (1:43:33) - L&R: Don't Skip, 2023 Edition (1:48:45) - L&R: Pointless Mass Effect Teaser (1:54:30) - L&R Game: Screwy Synonyms and Awful Antonyms (1:59:50) - Time for Bets (2:04:39) - 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 $1-per-month trial period.

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Are Your Controllers Xbox Approved? - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 3, 2023 Nov 05, 2023

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Ep 395 - Xbox is banning controllers, Bungie has some nasty layoffs, Brad checks out Persona 5 Tactica, and we try to sort out the trainwreck of Silent Hill: Ascension. (0:00) - Opening (1:40) - Corrections (4:31) - Xbox is Banning Third Party Controllers (14:36) - Remedy Updates (23:29) - Bungie Layoffs Mess (41:30) - A Word From Our Sponsors (44:14) - Top 10 Game Over Screens (53:55) - Silent Hill: Ascension Impressions (1:14:30) - Persona 5 Tactica Impressions (1:23:18) - Also This Week (1:34:52) - L&R: Let the Player Play (1:37:36) - L&R: Good Lookin' Food (1:39:32) - L&R Game: Choose a Door (1:46:39) - Time for Bets (1:51:23) - Closing Go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter ALLIES at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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