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Alan Wake 2 Takes Remedy to the Next Level - Easy Allies Podcast - Oct 27, 2023 Oct 29, 2023

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Ep 394 - Damiani's moving day approaches, so we celebrate with some fun Damiani facts, Xbox shows off some cool third-party trailers, and Huber tells us why Alan Wake 2 is so great. (0:00) - Opening (1:26) - Corrections (3:36) - Damiani's Moving Day (17:51) - PS5 Disc Drive Needs Internet (22:14) - Xbox Partner Preview (42:47) - Alan Wake 2 Impressions (51:52) - Mini-Sales Update (55:17) - Also This Week (1:04:36) - L&R: Mario Controls Make No Sense (1:14:09) - L&R: Is Nintendo Cursed? (1:19:10) - L&R Game: A Frankenstein-ien Monstrosity (1:25:08) - Time for Bets (1:31:27) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Talking Horror Games w/ Brandon Jones - Easy Allies Podcast - Oct 20, 2023 Oct 22, 2023

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Ep 393 - It's the spooky season, and Brandon Jones is back to talk about the haunting new book he's written as well as a bunch of horror game announcements, Microsoft buying Activision, September sales, and more. (0:00) - Opening (1:46) - Corrections (3:18) - Catching Up with Brandon (18:10) - Activision is Finally Part of Xbox (51:00) - Horror Game Announcements (1:18:29) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:20:30) - September Sales Report (1:34:06) - Also This Week (1:45:00) - L&R: Cool in School? (1:52:07) - L&R: Creators Return (1:55:58) - L&R Game: Spider Power or Milk Turned Sour? (2:00:40) - L&R: Frustrating Traffic (2:05:06) - Time for Bets (2:09:41) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month.

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Slimmer PS5, Fatter Price - Easy Allies Podcast - Oct 13, 2023 Oct 15, 2023

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Ep 392 - The long-rumored replacement models for the PlayStation 5 have been revealed, Kamiya's going to the unemployment center in his Lamborghini, and we consider when it's ok to save-scum. (0:00) - Opening (1:37) - Corrections (3:33) - New PS5 Models Revealed (18:34) - PS5 Cloud Streaming (25:05) - Why Did Kamiya Quit PlatinumGames? (40:18) - A Word From Our Sponsors (42:10) - Have You Heard About The Alters? (51:01) - Also This Week (1:13:38) - L&R: Can't Get Into Indies? (1:22:35) - L&R: Reloading Save Files (1:27:52) - L&R Game: Do You Feel Old Yet? (1:31:41) - Time for Bets (1:37:23) - Closing Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Wii U and 3DS Signing Off - Easy Allies Podcast - Oct 6, 2023 Oct 08, 2023

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Ep 391 - Nintendo is closing down online services for Wii U and 3DS next April. Plus, we debate the status of The Last of Us multiplayer game after reported layoffs, give spooky game recommendations for October, and check out our patrons' Top 10 Swords. (0:00) - Opening (1:26) - Corrections (4:09) - Online Play Ending for Wii U and 3DS (25:26) - Naughty Dog Layoffs / Last of Us Multiplayer (41:20) - Hyenas Was Sega's Most Expensive Game Ever (48:09) - A Word From Our Sponsors (50:23) - Spooky Game Recommendations (1:02:24) - Top 10 Swords (1:13:25) - Also This Week (1:33:19) - L&R: Best Game, Bad First Impression (1:39:04) - L&R Game: Fastest Any Percent Speed Runs (1:46:59) - L&R: Dragon Age VS Witcher Expectations (1:51:25) - Time for Bets (1:56:32) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month.

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Fall Game Preview - Easy Allies Podcast - Sep 29, 2023 Oct 01, 2023

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Ep 390 - Mario, Sonic, Spider-Man, Alan Wake, Forza, RoboCop, Avatar -- there's a ton of games coming out this fall, and it's time to buckle in and talk about what we're looking forward to the most. (0:00) - Opening (1:56) - Corrections (4:42) - October Game Preview (1:11:50) - November Game Preview (1:45:35) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:50:18) - December Game Preview (1:58:32) - August Sales Report (2:05:54) - Also This Week - Jim Ryan Retiring (2:10:21) - Hideki Kamiya Leaving PlatinumGames (2:12:54) - Epic Layoffs (2:20:06) - More Also This Week (2:24:27) - L&R: In Defense of Starfield (2:29:17) - L&R: Celebrity Actors in Games (2:33:52) - L&R Game: Role Models (2:43:32) - Time for Bets (2:48:25) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. 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.) Games in this episode: Disgaea 7 The Lamplighters League Station to Station Worldless Assassin's Creed Mirage Front Mission 2: Remake Wargroove 2 Detective Pikachu Returns NHL 24 Forza Motorsport Lords of the Fallen Sonic Superstars Wizard With A Gun Hellboy Web of Wyrd The 7th Guest VR Chaos on Wheels (Early Access) Endless Dungeon Gangs of Sherwood Gargoyles Remastered Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Jackbox Party Pack 10 Warhammer Vermintide II: Necromancer Spider-Man 2 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Cities Skylines 2 The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Ghostrunner 2 Alan Wake 2 Jusant Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story RoboCop: Rogue City Star Ocean: The Second Story R The Talos Principle 2 Thirsty Suitors Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice (VR) EA Sports WRC Ebenezer and The Invisible World WarioWare: Move It! The Invincible Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Turok 3 Flashback 2 Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Persona 5 Tactica Super Mario RPG Jurassic Park Collection Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince SteamWorld Build Extremely Powerful Capybaras Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, MD Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

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Xbox Leaks and TGS Highlights - Easy Allies Podcast - Sep 22, 2023 Sep 23, 2023

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Ep 389 - Xbox accidentally released plans for new consoles, release schedules, and much more. Meanwhile, Suda and Swery are teaming up for a time-looping slasher, and we check out a few of the more interesting reveals from Tokyo Game Show. (0:00) - Opening (2:27) - Corrections (3:40) - Hotel Barcelona - Swery X Suda (15:54) - TGS Round-Up (39:19) - A Word From Our Sponsors (41:58) - Xbox Leaks (1:11:38) - Also This Week (1:23:42) - L&R: Wish I'd Go Back (1:27:26) - L&R: Is 2023 Bad for Devs? (1:34:44) - L&R Game: MK1 or SF6? (1:38:32) - Time for Bets (1:43:02) - 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. TGS Games Discussed: Hotel Barcelona Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi Persona 3 Reload Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth Sonic Superstars Rusty Rabbit

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Nintendo and Sony Shows w/ Trisha Hershberger - Easy Allies Podcast - Sep 15, 2023 Sep 17, 2023

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Ep 388 - Nintendo and Sony both dropped new showcases on the same day, and our friend Trisha Hershberger drops by to help us sort through the highlights, from Princess Peach to the amazing new look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. (0:00) - Opening (1:53) - Corrections (4:06) - Get to Know Trisha Hershberger (10:39) - Nintendo Direct (46:33) - State of Play (1:11:52) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:14:32) - Unity's Big Mess (1:24:17) - Also This Week (1:39:27) - L&R: How Can You Finish Games? (1:47:26) - L&R Game: Fuse-em-Haa! (1:52:06) - L&R: Will Mobile Make Handheld Obsolete? (1:57:18) - Time for Bets (2:01:42) - 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. Games Discussed: Princess Peach: Showtime! Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door F-Zero 99 Mario vs. Donkey Kong Super Mario RPG Mario Kart 8 - Booster Course Pass Wave 6 Splatoon 3 DLC - Side Order Unicorn Overlord Contra: Operation Galuga Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft Another Code: Recollection Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Resident Evil 4 - VR, Separate Ways Spider-Man 2 Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord

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FF XVI DLC Dreams and Bloodlines 2 is Alive - Easy Allies Podcast - Sep 8, 2023 Sep 10, 2023

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Ep 387 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been secretly overhauled by a new developer, E3 shambles its way through undeath, we speculate on Final Fantasy XVI DLC, and we tell tales from our trip to Super Nintendo World. (0:00) - Opening (3:36) - Corrections (9:50) - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Full Overhaul (20:03) - 2 DLC or Not DLC - FF XVI and Zelda (48:54) - E3 Shambles Along (1:23:53) - A Day at Super Nintendo World (1:46:13) - Switch 2 Behind Closed Doors at Gamescom (1:50:57) - Also This Week (2:04:52) - L&R: Impact of Endings (2:12:21) - L&R Game: Lost in Translation (2:20:44) - L&R: What Should Become a Telltale Game? (2:23:13) - Time for Bets (2:28:14) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Just How Essential is PlayStation Plus? - Easy Allies Podcast - Sep 1, 2023 Sep 03, 2023

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Ep 386 - Sony's making a massive price hike to PlayStation Plus, Super Mario Bros. Wonder continues to impress, and Embracer shuts down the studio behind Saints Row. (0:00) - Opening (1:47) - Corrections (4:44) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder (20:21) - PlayStation Plus Price Hike (40:28) - Volition Shuttered By Embracer Group (54:27) - A Word From Our Sponsors (57:03) - Top 10 Games to Play in One Night (1:07:42) - Bye Sweet Carole (1:15:30) - Also This Week (1:29:51) - L&R: Is October Geoff's Fault? (1:33:46) - L&R: Game Interrupted (1:36:15) - L&R Game: Signature Phrases (1:49:21) - Time for Bets (1:56:44) - 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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The Best News From Gamescom - Easy Allies Podcast - Aug 25, 2023 Aug 27, 2023

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Ep 385 - Germany's putting on one of the world's biggest gaming shows, and we're flooded with announcements, trailers, and release dates. Meanwhile, Sony announces the price for PlayStation Portal, Xbox gets wraps, and Ubisoft joins the party with MS and Activision. (0:00) - Opening (1:52) - Corrections (3:45) - Gamescom Opening Night Live (44:21) - Future Games Show and More from Gamescom (1:15:54) - PlayStation Portal (1:25:51) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:30:14) - July Sales Report (1:38:17) - Ubisoft Joins the Microsoft Activision Party (1:44:29) - Also This Week (1:59:08) - L&R: Don't Sleep On It! (2:05:12) - L&R: 3D on 3DS (2:08:47) - L&R Game: Charles Martinet Characters (2:13:31) - Time for Bets (2:20:18) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Don’t miss One Piece on Netflix on August 31.

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