The Easy Allies Podcast

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2025 Year in Review - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 2, 2026 Jan 04, 2026

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Ep 508 - We wave goodbye to 2025 as we look back at some of the struggles and triumphs that defined the year. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146478379 00:00 - Intro 02:39 - GTA VI Delays 05:09 - Saudi Arabia Plans to Buy EA 07:13 - Switch 2 Launch 14:43 - The Game Awards 17:31 - AI Controversies 22:40 - Voice Actors Strike Ends 23:30 - Mass Layoffs 25:43 - Games That Bombed 27:50 - 2025 Year-to-Date Sales Report 42:19 - Indies 59:00 - Accessibility / New IPs / Switch 2 Upgrades 01:00:40 - TGA Reveals 01:03:26 - L&R: Industry Shifts 01:14:25 - L&R: Disproportionate Attention 01:31:30 - L&R: Replaying Old Games 01:41:55 - Or Wars and Closing

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2025 Love & Respect Special - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 26, 2025 Dec 28, 2025

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Ep 507 - It's our annual holiday tradition with a full episode of questions, anecdotes, and games from our supportive community. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146404024 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - L&R Game: Game That Name! 08:34 - L&R: Motorstorm Will Return? 12:14 - L&R: Gameplay or Story? 17:04 - L&R Game: Halo Or Taylor Swift 20:44 - L&R: Tastes Changed in 10 Years? 23:22 - L&R: More Recognition for To a T 29:37 - L&R: Living in a Game's World 35:16 - L&R: Which Fanbase Has Suffered Most? 40:25 - A Word from Our Sponsors 42:12 - L&R Game: King/Queen of the Genre 54:19 - L&R: 25 Games of the Past 25 Years 01:03:39 - L&R Game: Snub or Dub? 01:29:44 - L&R: 3DS Is Expensive Now 01:35:44 - L&R: TGA Editing 01:43:19 - L&R: Appreciation 01:45:16 - Or Wars and Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

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Demons, Skateboards, and Babies w/ Samantha Béart - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 19, 2025 Dec 21, 2025

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Ep 506 - The voice of Karlach, Samantha Béart, joins us for a chat while she's in town. Bloodworth hops on a call to talk about Damon & Baby. We discuss the Larian AI backlash, and Isla finished The Alters!

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00:00 - Intro

06:49 - Record Viewers for The Game Awards

12:45 - Larian AI Backlash

28:40 - November Sales Report

42:04 - A Conversation with Samantha Béart

01:10:49 - Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.4 Impressions

01:23:38 - Skate Story Impressions

01:25:19 - Warframe: The Old Peace Impressions

01:27:46 - The Alters Impressions

01:36:12 - Damon & Baby Preview

01:44:51 - L&R: Swedish Christmas TV Traditions

01:53:44 - L&R Game: Pokedex Says What!?

02:07:05 - Bets

02:12:47 - Closing

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Game Awards After Party w/ Kyle and Brandon - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 12, 2025 Dec 13, 2025

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Ep 505 - Kyle Bosman and Brandon Jones are back on the desk for a late night chat about all the big announcements and everything that went down in Keighley's big show. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-game-w-145727020 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - Check in w/ Kyle and Jones 07:55 - The Game Awards - Biggest Announcements 01:38:44 - A Word from Our Sponsors 01:40:46 - The Game Awards - Winners 01:56:45 - The Game Awards - Final Thoughts 02:01:33 - L&R: Deciding if You Like a Game 02:14:31 - Bets 02:24:17 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

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Metroid Prime 4 and PC Gaming Show - Easy Allies Podcast - Dec 5, 2025 Dec 07, 2025

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Ep 504 - The PC Gaming Show had over 2 hours of games to show, and we try to hit some highlights. Prices for gaming hardware are skyrocketing, and we share thoughts on Metroid Prime 4, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Routine, and much more.

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00:00 - Intro

05:57 - PC Gaming Show Highlights

28:31 - Horses Impressions

44:06 - Marvel Cosmic Invasion Impressions

56:17 - RAM is Getting Pricey

01:13:22 - Elden Ring Nightreign Update Impressions

01:15:09 - Soulframe Impressions

01:20:40 - The Outer Worlds 2 Impressions

01:23:08 - Let it Die: Inferno Impressions

01:28:18 - Routine Impressions

01:32:52 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions

01:41:00 - Top 10 Racing Tracks / Courses

01:49:34 - Also This Week

02:03:45 - L&R: Perfect Runtime

02:10:10 - L&R: Life-Changing

02:21:39 - L&R: Revisited for the Better

02:30:53 - Bets

02:35:46 - Closing

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Top Turkeys 2025 - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 26, 2025 Nov 28, 2025

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Ep 503 - We're up early to celebrate Thanksgiving with some of our picks for the top turkeys of the year. Isla plays both ILA and AILA. Bloodworth sets up shop in Moonlighter 2. Don blasts up the streets of Neon Inferno, and we go through the October sales figures. 00:00 - Intro 04:13 - October Sales Report 15:40 - Neon Inferno Impressions 36:34 - Isla v ILA v AILA 49:20 - Moonlighter 2 Impressions 01:06:44 - Top Turkeys of 2025 01:43:17 - Horses Banned from Steam 01:59:23 - Also This Week 02:06:26 - L&R: Better Ways to Live Service 02:23:19 - L&R: Sequel Fatigue 02:34:14 - L&R Game: Forever Changed 02:47:56 - Bets 02:54:09 - Closing

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TGA Noms, Call of Duty, Dispatch - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 21, 2025 Nov 23, 2025

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Ep 502 - The nominees for this year's Game Awards are in and we have to stand up for our snubs. Xbox shows off a quick showcase of upcoming third party games. Huber and Gabby discuss this year's Call of Duty campaign. And Bloodworth gives his full take on Dispatch. Read Bloodworth's announcement here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bloodworths-role-143940300 Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-tga-of-144075616 00:00 - Intro 10:17 - Bloodworth's Announcement 19:39 - The Game Awards Nominees 01:07:22 - Xbox Partner Preview 01:39:22 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:41:41 - Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Campaign Impressions 02:00:13 - Dispatch Impressions 02:18:53 - Atari 50 - The Namco Legendary Pack 02:25:14 - Also This Week 02:44:39 - L&R: Hard to Go Back 02:53:51 - L&R Game: Did It Happen In COD Zombies? 03:00:43 - L&R: PlayStation Mobile Games 03:09:21 - Bets 03:14:38 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

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Getting Steamy in the Living Room - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 14, 2025 Nov 16, 2025

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Ep 501 - Steam is making a new bid for playing on the couch with an all new Steam Machine and more. We get our first look at Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Horizon's getting an MMO. Plus, our thoughts on Hyrule Warriors, Lumines, and Ambrosia Sky.

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00:00 - Intro

03:48 - Corrections

05:22 - New Steam Hardware

41:16 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer

51:53 - Netflix Game Night

01:10:58 - Horizon Steel Frontiers - MMO Announced

01:21:26 - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Impressions

01:38:59 - Ambrosia Sky Impressions

01:54:00 - Lumines Arise Impressions

02:07:34 - Wreckreation Impressions

02:22:06 - Also This Week

02:36:42 - L&R: Huber Rap Remix

02:38:52 - L&R: Solo Queue

02:47:06 - L&R Game: Nice!

02:59:36 - Bets

03:06:06 - Closing

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Episode 500! - Easy Allies Podcast - Nov 7, 2025 Nov 09, 2025

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Ep 500 - Brandon Jones returns to the desk to relive memories from 500 episodes of the Easy Allies Podcast. GTA VI was delayed. We get invested in ARC Raiders and Hades II. Plus, it's time for the first official Switch 2 sales totals. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-episode-143040818 Check out the comments on Patreon for more memories from the community, and share your own: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-500-142282703 00:00 - Intro 08:58 - GTA VI Delayed 24:01 - Catching Up with Jones 38:33 - Jones PowerWash Simulator 2 Impressions 49:30 - Easy Allies Podcast Memories 01:32:08 - A Special Message from Kyle 01:40:32 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:42:34 - ARC Raiders Impressions 02:16:54 - Hades II Impressions 02:40:05 - Nintendo Financial Report 03:00:05 - Also This Week 03:07:35 - L&R: Tough Gaming Achievements 03:19:46 - L&R: Games to Become Musicals 03:24:23 - L&R Game: Podcast Quotes 03:34:48 - Bets 03:39:09 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.

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Halo on PlayStation, Blake Manor, and Mortal Kombat - Easy Allies Podcast - Oct 31, 2025 Nov 02, 2025

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Ep 499 - Master Chief is back in the fight with a new campaign remake that's breaking barriers to come to PlayStation. We explore the history of Mortal Kombat. Isla is on the case in The Séance of Blake Manor, and more. Go to https://tilt.fyi/G32eQL8Y5L to donate to this year's Halloween fundraiser for Gamers Outreach. Dragon Quest footage © ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SPIKE CHUNSOFT/SQUARE ENIX 00:00 - Intro 04:20 - Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection Impressions 21:45 - Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 32:55 - The Séance of Blake Manor Impressions 48:41 - Jurassic World Evolution 3 Impressions 59:07 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Final Verdict 01:11:54 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Coming to PlayStation 01:28:02 - Also This Week 01:40:05 - L&R: Slowing the End 01:46:06 - L&R: Horror Disgust 01:53:33 - L&R: Top 10 Games to Get to Know Me 02:02:12 - L&R Game: You Only Live Once 02:24:11 - Bets / Closing

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