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Summer Game Fest Highlights w/ Kyle Bosman - Easy Allies Podcast - June 9, 2023 Jun 09, 2023

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Ep 374 - Geoff Keighley kicks off the summer festivities with Mortal Kombat 1, Alan Wake 2, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Plus, we check out Day of the Devs and Devolver. And oh yeah, Kyle is here. 0:00 - Opening 1:27 - Corrections 3:30 - What’s Kyle Doing Here? 6:02 - Summer Game Fest Kickoff 1:50:51 - Day of the Devs 2:07:23 - Devolver Direct 2:16:44 - Also This Week 2:26:03 - L&R: Traveling Games 2:29:57 - L&R: Hated Console Designs 2:34:33 - L&R: Unwanted Announcements 2:40:05 - Time for Bets 2:44:48 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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What We Expect From Summer Game Fest - Easy Allies Podcast - June 2, 2023 Jun 04, 2023

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Ep 373 - Summer Game Fest is coming quick. So, we sit down to share all our predictions on what we think will be there. Meanwhile, inside stories show rocky behind the scenes situations for The Last of Us multiplayer sequel and Redfall. 0:00 - Opening 2:20 - Corrections 4:03 - The Last of Us Multiplayer Delayed 16:14 - Summer Game Fest Expectations 1:07:25 - Meta Quest Showcase 1:25:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:27:29 - Patrons' Top 10 E3 Moments 1:37:52 - Redfall - What Went Wrong? 1:44:46 - Also This Week 1:56:17 - L&R: Microtransaction Blues 2:00:46 - L&R: Review Experience 2:05:36 - L&R Game: Final Fantasy Versus New Zealand 2:09:48 - Time for Bets 2:16:04 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month.

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Did PlayStation Skip Its Own Showcase? - Easy Allies Podcast - May 26, 2023 May 28, 2023

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Ep 372 - We go over the highs, the lows, and the games of this summer's PlayStation Showcase. 0:00 - Opening 1:29 - Corrections 4:14 - Where Was PlayStation in the PlayStation Showcase? 28:45 - PlayStation Studios Games: Fairgame$ 34:13 - Marathon 38:56 - Destiny 2: The Final Shape 41:28 - Concord 43:37 - Helldivers 2 48:08 - Spider-Man 2 55:53 - The Biggest 3rd Party Reveals: Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater 1:04:01 - Alan Wake 2 1:11:36 - Assassin's Creed Mirage 1:19:49 - Dragon's Dogma 2 1:24:35 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:29:30 - Personal Favorites: Sword of the Sea 1:33:24 - Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean 1:36:44 - The Talos Principle 2 1:42:28 - Ghostrunner 2 1:43:59 - Towers of Aghasba 1:47:00 - Warhammer Skulls 1:54:01 - Big Embracer Deal Falls Through 1:57:11 - Also This Week 2:01:54 - L&R: Did Sony Make Room for Xbox? 2:05:35 - L&R: Preview Events 2:15:58 - L&R Game: MK or Street Fighter? 2:20:25 - Time for Bets 2:24:45 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to sign up for a Chime Checking Account today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Go to http://factormeals.com/allies50 and use code allies50 to get 50% off your first box. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a $1 per month trial period and take your business to the next level today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Mortal Kombat Goes Back to 1 - Easy Allies Podcast - May 19, 2023 May 21, 2023

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Ep 371 - Mortal Kombat has reset the timeline, Overwatch 2 is scrapping and recycling its PvE, and some heavy hitters dominated the top of the April sales charts. 0:00 - Opening 1:28 - Corrections 5:20 - Mortal Kombat 1 Revealed 20:57 - Overwatch 2 Scraps Hero Mode 28:09 - Microsoft Activision Merger Approved in EU 32:15 - A Word From Our Sponsors 34:08 - April Sales Report 44:11 - Humble Games Showcase Highlights 56:02 - Also This Week 1:07:57 - L&R: Big Wishes for Next Nintendo Console 1:12:23 - L&R: PlayStation Showcase Predictions 1:21:08 - L&R: Quit and Never Looked Back 1:23:37 - Time for Bets 1:29:24 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Zelda Memories Before Tears - Easy Allies Podcast - May 12, 2023 May 14, 2023

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Ep 370 - In the hours before Tears of the Kingdom, all we can think about is Zelda. We discuss our favorite Zelda memories, dig into some financial reports, and talk about Game Freak's new game announcement. 0:00 - Opening 2:12 - Corrections 5:54 - Game Freak's Project Bloom 13:47 - Summer Game Fest is Coming 22:15 - Zelda Memories 1:05:06 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:07:05 - Capcom Sales Report 1:10:04 - Nintendo Sales Report 1:23:33 - Also This Week 1:35:04 - L&R: Dead Rising Reboot Desires 1:39:50 - L&R: Video Game Catastrophes 1:46:43 - L&R Game: Kentucky Derby or RPG Skill Tree 1:55:29 - Time for Bets 2:02:11 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month.

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Redfall Ignites Xbox Backlash - Easy Allies Podcast - May 5, 2023 May 07, 2023

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Ep 369 - Redfall's reception has many questioning how Microsoft is handling its newly acquired studios. Meanwhile, Shadowman and Double Dragon are back and we get a closer look at the new Amnesia. 0:00 - Opening 1:34 - Corrections 4:21 - Shadowman: Darque Legacy 10:40 - Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons 17:30 - Redfall Ignites Xbox Backlash 45:55 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:12 - PlayStation Sales Report 55:26 - Patrons' Top 10 Healing Items 1:09:15 - Amnesia: The Bunker Gameplay 1:18:54 - Also This Week 1:26:48 - L&R: Features Worth Copying 1:34:12 - L&R: Satisfying Puzzle Moments 1:36:49 - L&R Game: Review Quote Memory 1:39:39 - Time for Bets 1:46:42 - 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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Talking Armored Core w/ Mitch Saltzman - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 28, 2023 Apr 30, 2023

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Ep 368 - IGN's Mitch Saltzman swings by to chat with us about Armored Core, Street Fighter, the UK blocking Microsoft's Activision acquisition, and more! 0:00 - Opening 2:20 - Corrections 6:47 - Meet Mitch 11:54 - Armored Core VI 30:39 - The UK Blocks Microsoft from Acquiring Activision 45:35 - Xbox Q3 Sales Report 55:37 - Funko Fusion 1:01:13 - Also This Week 1:13:12 - L&R: Small Game Movie Adaptations 1:17:52 - L&R: Smash Bros. Future 1:22:47 - L&R Game: Build a Street Fighter 1:29:22 - Time for Bets 1:34:23 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Street Fighter 6: Something for Everyone - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 21, 2023 Apr 23, 2023

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Ep 367 - Street Fighter 6 shows off a ton of features, then drops a demo. Nintendo highlights some indies, and we question what it will take for Halo to pull out of its rough patch. 0:00 - Opening 1:51 - Corrections 3:10 - Street Fighter 6 Showcase and Demo 19:35 - The State of Halo 29:43 - Nintendo Indie World Highlights Plus 46:33 - A Word From Our Sponsors 48:30 - March Sales Report 55:10 - Dying Light 2 Gut Feeling Update 59:47 - Also This Week 1:10:55 - L&R: Holding Onto Physical Media 1:20:17 - L&R Game: FF / Zelda Crossover 1:31:52 - L&R: Mario Movie Sequel Casting 1:36:19 - Time for Bets 1:42:32 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month.

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Zelda and Final Fantasy Face Off - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 14, 2023 Apr 16, 2023

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Ep 366 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Final Fantasy XVI both have impressive showings this week. Nintendo announces a new public get-together for the US, and the release date for a video game musical is revealed with a live concert. 0:00 - Opening 2:03 - Corrections 4:38 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer 24:25 - Final Fantasy XVI State of Play 40:30 - Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle 1:00:42 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:03:00 - An Announcement Concert for a Game Musical 1:16:24 - Also This Week 1:36:28 - L&R: An Original Copy 1:40:19 - L&R: Remaking an Unsuccessful Game 1:45:42 - L&R: Malenia Invasion 1:47:56 - Time for Bets 1:56:13 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today.

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Spring Game Preview - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 7, 2023 Apr 09, 2023

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Ep 365 - With Star Wars, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Diablo, and Street Fighter all coming soon, it's a packed few months. And that's just the start of it. 0:00 - Opening 2:23 - Corrections 5:22 - April Game Preview 42:46 - May Game Preview 1:13:06 - Patrons' Top 10 Shopkeepers 1:22:33 - June Game Preview 1:53:47 - Also This Week 2:03:53 - L&R: Why Customize? 2:07:09 - L&R Game: Resident Evil Sales 2:15:30 - L&R Game: A Simple Quiz 2:21:51 - Time for Bets 2:27:13 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Games in this episode: Meet Your Maker Everspace 2 Ravenswatch Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Tron: Identity Ghostwire: Tokyo Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Disney Speedstorm The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story Minecraft Legends Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Stray Blade Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Dead Island 2 Homestead Arcana Amanda the Adventurer Cassette Beasts Desta: The Memories Between Bramble: The Mountain King The Last Case of Benedict Fox Live A Live Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Redfall Darkest Dungeon II The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amnesia: The Bunker Endless Dungeon LEGO 2K Drive Miasma Chronicles The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (still not officially delayed) System Shock Street Fighter 6 We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie Diablo IV Goodbye Volcano High Park Beyond Aliens: Dark Descent Crash Team Rumble Final Fantasy XVI Sonic Origins Plus Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Ghost Trick Master Detective Archives: Rain Code

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