Ep 427 - It's time to talk about the second half of the big show, including Microsoft, Ubisoft, the PC Gaming Show, and more, but there's no question that Xbox knocked this one out of the park. (0:00) - Intro (2:16) - Life is Strange: Double Exposure (13:48) - Xbox Showcase Highlights (1:32:55) - Ubisoft Forward Highlights (2:01:44) - PC Gaming Show Highlights (2:24:50) - Wholesome Direct Highlights (2:36:55) - Overall Thoughts on SGF 2024 (3:02:34) - Alan Wake II: Night Springs Impressions (3:0...
Jun 16, 2024•3 hr 45 min
Ep 426 - Summer Game Fest is here! Kyle is here! Damiani is here! One of our longest episodes ever is here! (0:00) - Intro (3:10) - Catch Up with Kyle (14:12) - Summer Game Fest Highlights (2:21:23) - Day of the Devs Highlights (2:52:30) - Devolver Digital Highlights (3:13:40) - A Word From Our Sponsors (3:18:02) - Predictions for Xbox, PC, and Ubisoft (3:33:41) - L&R: Console Personality (3:43:55) - L&R: Preferred Conference Formats (3:48:28) - L&R Game: Destiny or Tom Cruise? (3:54...
Jun 08, 2024•4 hr 3 min
Ep 425 - This summer's PlayStation event has some nice surprises but ultimately feels lacking. What's not lacking are the great games we're playing including Paper Mario, Prince of Persia, RKGK, MultiVersus, and more. Plus, we've got the April sales report. (0:00) - Intro (1:54) - PlayStation's Summer State of Play (53:45) - A Closer Look at Silent Hill 2 (1:06:00) - April Sales Report (1:34:17) - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Impressions (1:48:51) - Centum Preview (1:57:07) - MultiVersus ...
Jun 02, 2024•3 hr 41 min
Ep 424 - Ninja Theory's dramatic psychological sequel is here, and we're not quite sure what to think. Meanwhile, more Warhammer games are on the way, Nintendo made an unlikely purchase, and a console war has ended! (0:00) - Intro (4:05) - Bloodworth's Trip to Warsaw (20:18) - Hellblade II Impressions (49:41) - Warhammer Space Marine 2 and Speed Freeks (56:17) - Nintendo Buys Shiver Entertainment (1:08:13) - IGN Buys Gamer Network (1:28:11) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:31:04) - Paper Trail Impr...
May 26, 2024•2 hr 28 min
Ep 423 - It's been a long wait, but Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally bringing the series to Japan, Square Enix turns towards more of a multiplatform strategy, and PlayStation has new bosses. Plus, we share thoughts on Minishoot' Adventures, Animal Well, and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. (0:00) - Intro (1:35) - Corrections (3:40) - Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveal (20:02) - Ubisoft Cancels The Division Heartland (35:30) - Minishoot' Adventures Impressions (42:49) - Square Enix Restructure and Lay...
May 19, 2024•2 hr 10 min
Ep 422 - Xbox shutters studios because they're too busy to keep up, Sony kicks the Helldivers hornets' nest on Steam, and the Switch 2 announcement has a deadline. Meanwhile, we've got a great lineup of games to chat about, including Hades II, Animal Well, Crow Country, and more! (0:00) - Intro (2:20) - Xbox Closes Studios (36:00) - Sony’s Messy Helldivers 2 Weekend (54:07) - Switch 2 Announcement Has a Deadline (1:16:09) - Hades II Impressions (1:31:24) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:34:16) - An...
May 12, 2024•3 hr 11 min
Ep 421 - It's Xbox's turn for an indie showcase, and they have some fun new reveals. We're also due for the March sales report and our patrons' Top 10 Fighting Game Specials. Take Two's latest round of layoffs are incredibly frustrating. Plus, we share impressions of Lunar Lander Beyond, Harold Halibut, Phantom Fury, and more. This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ (0:00 - Intro (3:48) - ID@Xbox Showcase (34:10) - March Sales Report...
May 05, 2024•2 hr 59 min
Ep 420 - It's a big week of releases and we start off by focusing on all the great games we've been playing, including Stellar Blade*, Eiyuden Chronicle, Another Crab's Treasure, and more before getting into this week's news on Metaphor, Embracer, and LittleBigPlanet. *Review Copy Provided by PlayStation (0:00) - Intro (1:27) - Stellar Blade Impressions (22:40) - Eiyuden Chronicle Impressions (46:48) - Another Crab's Treasure Impressions (1:03:49) - Sand Land Impressions (1:27:24) - A Word From ...
Apr 28, 2024•2 hr 53 min
Ep 419 - It's Nintendo's turn to show off some fantastic indie games, including the reveal of SteamWorld Heist II. Meanwhile, we share our takes on Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and the new Alone in the Dark. (0:00) - Intro (2:23) - Keanu Reeves is Shadow the Hedgehog, Who's Next? (9:44) - Nintendo Indie World Highlights (34:10) - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Preview (48:42) - Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide Impressions (1:17:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:2...
Apr 21, 2024•2 hr 30 min
Ep 418 - The latest on Star Wars Outlaws has us ready to navigate the criminal underworld. The Triple-i Initiative reveals a new Prince of Persia and a lot of fresh details on plenty more games. Isla checks out the creepy sniper puzzle game, and Huber finally gets hooked on Balatro. (0:00) - Intro (2:48) - Star Wars Outlaws (24:13) - Children of the Sun Impressions (32:35) - The Rogue Prince of Persia (44:35) - More from The Triple-i Initiative (1:27:10) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:30:01) - Sa...
Apr 14, 2024•2 hr 47 min
Ep 417 - Eternal Strands has some new takes on ideas similar to Shadow of the Colossus, but we aren't fully sold quite yet. Meanwhile, we've got our eye on the next game from the makers of Dead Cells, and Monaco 2 looks promising. Plus, impressions of Open Roads and Llamasoft, as well as our Discord's Top 10 Battle Songs. (0:00) - Intro (2:03) - Eternal Strands Reveal (15:05) - Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Impressions (39:55) - Open Roads Impressions (49:33) - Discord Top 10 and Game Recomme...
Apr 07, 2024•2 hr 30 min
Ep 416 - Spring is in the air as we look forward to see which new games are just around the corner. We share our thoughts on the Stellar Blade demo, Pepper Grinder, and Princess Peach. Plus, there's another new Marvel game announcement this week that goes full Overwatch. *Stellar Blade Preview Access Provided by PlayStation (0:00) - Intro (1:47) - April Game Preview (45:59) - Stellar Blade Demo Impressions (53:30) - May Game Preview (1:21:01) - Pepper Grinder Impressions (1:34:32) - June Game Pr...
Mar 31, 2024•3 hr 6 min
Ep 415 - It's a huge week as we finally get to gush about Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Unicorn Overlord. We get our first look at Amy Hennig's Marvel game with Captain America and Black Panther. Plus tons of GDC announcements and more. *Rise of the Ronin provided by PlayStation. (0:00) - Intro (2:13) - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (10:36) - More GDC News (28:37) - Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions (1:05:34) - Future Games Show Highlights (1:23:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:28:35) - Rise...
Mar 24, 2024•3 hr 26 min
Ep 414 - HipHopGamer is finally in the house for our longest episode ever, with no shortage of stories, as we talk about using cheat software, the new studios, Contra, Outcast, Pools, and more. (0:00) - Intro (2:05) - Get to Know HipHopGamer (39:19) - Is It Cheating If You're Alone? (1:17:17) - Triple A or Triple I? (1:52:42) - POOLS (1:58:14) - Contra: Operation Galuga Impressions (2:09:29) - Outcast - A New Beginning Impressions (2:36:09) - Also This Week (3:00:50) - L&R: Favorite Soundtra...
Mar 17, 2024•3 hr 46 min
Ep 413 - The games at this week's Xbox Partner Preview are even better after getting a closer look. We share our thoughts on The Outlast Trials and Slave Zero X, we check out our patrons' Top 10 Detectives, and we shake our heads at the mess Warner Bros. is leaving in its wake. *The Wrong Question was submitted by Andy Schreiner. (0:00) - Intro (1:33) - The Wrong Question (3:47) - Unknown 9: Awakening Preview (17:27) - Xbox Partner Preview (1:10:46) - The Outlast Trials Impressions (1:23:58) - L...
Mar 10, 2024•2 hr 44 min
Ep 412 - The year's historic round of layoffs hits harder this week as PlayStation and EA make massive cuts. Meanwhile, we check out Balatro, No Rest for the Wicked, and the Splatoon 3 DLC, speculate on that new Pokemon announcement, and go through January sales. (0:00) - Intro (1:52) - Balatro Impressions (15:23) - Pokemon Presents (36:07) - No Rest for the Wicked Preview (48:33) - January Sales Report (1:06:03) - Splatoon 3: Side Order Impressions (1:17:22) - Layoffs at PlayStation, EA, and Mo...
Mar 03, 2024•2 hr 42 min
Ep 411 - We recap the fabled Nintendo Direct with its Xbox titles and shadow drops, share our hands-on thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and check out the Elden Ring DLC trailer. Plus, impressions on Ultros, Pacific Drive, Bloodworth's trip to DICE, and more. (0:00) - Intro (2:16) - The Wrong Question (5:01) - Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase (1:00:02) - The Four Xbox Multiplatform Games (1:02:30) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Impressions (1:24:57) - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (1:33:55...
Feb 25, 2024•3 hr 8 min
Ep 410 - Janet Garcia joins us to discuss Xbox's multiplatform plans. Don raises the black flag for Skull & Bones. Plus we have impressions for Helldivers 2, Banishers, Islands of Insight, and more. *Helldivers 2 Provided by PlayStation (0:00) - Skull & Bones Pirate Radio (10:46) - Intro (14:28) - Get to Know Janet (22:12) - The Real Xbox News (55:06) - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Impressions (1:08:50) - Islands of Insight Impressions (1:19:49) - Helldivers 2 Impressions (1:37:19) - Al...
Feb 18, 2024•2 hr 45 min
In this special discussion, sponsored by Square Enix, we look back at our anticipation and memories for the release of the original Final Fantasy VII, the teases and explosive hype of FF VII Remake, and the journey leading up to FF VII Rebirth. #ad https://bit.ly/EasyAllies_FF7R Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmQYh1Af9hY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Ep 409 - We examine what the future could hold if Xbox starts porting first party games to PS5 and Switch, Tim Schafer stops in to tell us what's new with Day of the Devs, and we've got fresh impressions of some recent and upcoming releases. (0:00) - Opening (1:51) - The Wrong Question (5:41) - Is Xbox Done with Exclusives? (32:50) - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Impressions (39:53) - Tim Schafer Day of the Devs Chat (55:55) - Nintendo Financial Report (1:07:50) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:09:53) - Ly...
Feb 11, 2024•2 hr 16 min
Ep 408 - Death Stranding 2 has our heads spinning with possibilities and it's just one of several great games in this week's State of Play. Meanwhile, we share our thoughts on Suicide Squad, Persona 3 Reload, Penny's Big Breakaway, and more. (0:00) - Opening (1:25) - Death Stranding 2 and PHYSINT (17:12) - Suicide Squad Impressions (35:48) - The Rest of State of Play (1:20:05) - Silent Hill: The Short Message Impressions (1:26:58) - Patrons' Top 10 Eating / Drinking Establishments in Games (1:34...
Feb 04, 2024•2 hr 52 min
Ep 407 - This week we're joined by Mitch Saltzman to chat about the fantastic duo of Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the unbelievable success and controversy of Palworld, Suicide Squad seasonal updates, and more. (0:00) - Opening (1:52) - The Wrong Question (4:07) - Catching Up with Mitch (7:15) - Tekken 8 (38:40) - Palworld Skyrocketing Sales and Controversies (1:10:00) - Suicide Squad - The Joker is Back (1:22:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:24:57) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Weal...
Jan 28, 2024•2 hr 29 min
Ep 406 - Xbox gives a closer look at their 2024 lineup, including Indiana Jones, and we bring in Brandon Jones to chat about everything we saw. Plus, we share our thoughts on the new roguelite mode in The Last of Us, Warframe, December sales, and more. *The Last of Us Part II Remastered Provided by Playstation (0:00) - Opening (2:14) - The Wrong Question (4:19) - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle (36:08) - Avowed (48:52) - Hellblade 2 (57:46) - Visions of Mana (1:10:06) - Ara: History Untold (1...
Jan 21, 2024•3 hr 19 min
Ep 405 - It's time to shake up the format a bit as we fold more gameplay impressions into the podcast, starting with thoughts on Prince of Persia and Pacific Drive, as well as some of the crazier stories coming from CES. (0:00) - Opening (3:15) - The Wrong Question (7:43) - Switch 2 in September? (13:47) - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (32:03) - Pacific Drive Preview (49:28) - Bloodworth's Zelda Diaries (57:35) - A Word From Our Sponsors (59:35) - Lies of P (1:08:55) - Sony's CES Press Confer...
Jan 14, 2024•2 hr 22 min
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...
Jan 07, 2024•2 hr 23 min
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:...
Dec 31, 2023•2 hr 37 min
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 Pa...
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 58 min
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 Archetype...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 49 min
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) - Ti...
Dec 10, 2023•3 hr 21 min
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...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 54 min
