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-143040818Check out the comme…

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 …

Ep 498 - Is Ball x Pit worthy of awards status? Is Huber too afraid of Ninja Gaiden 4? Does Bloodlines 2 rise above its troubled development? We've got a ton of games to talk about as we try to keep our heads above the October floodwaters. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-ninjas-141967222 00:00 - Intro…

Ep 497 - Double Fine's Keeper wows us with the adventures of a walking lighthouse. Huber and Gabby report back after more substantial time with Battlefield 6. We explore the depth (perception) of Little Nightmares 3, and preserving classic Resident Evil wasn't a sure thing.Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/exten…

Ep 496 - Fall games are upon us, and we have a varied lineup this week, including Absolum, Megabonk, Dying Light: The Beast, Dreams of Another, Carimara, and more! Plus, thoughts on TRON: Ares and the August Sales Report.Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-dying-14094735400:00 - Intro03:58 - Absolum Impre…

Ep 495 - Bloodworth is back from his trip to Japan with a week's worth of stories and 14 game previews, including Resident Evil, Ananta, Let it Die: Inferno, and more.Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-tokyo-3-14033652200:00 - Intro02:35 - Bloodworth's Trip to Tokyo Game Show29:57 - No, I'm Not a Human I…

Ep 494 - We share our thoughts on Ghost of Yotei, and the Final Fantasy Tactics remake is in our hands. And it's time for our Fall Game Preview with a stacked October. (Ghost of Yotei Provided by PlayStation) 00:00 - Intro 03:33 - Ghost of Yotei Impressions 23:48 - Final Fantasy Tactics Impressions 35:55 - blippo+ Impressions 41:02 - October Game P…

Ep 493 - Last week's Nintendo Direct brings up some heated feelings on the publisher's hardware and pricing. Meanwhile, the fall release flood is starting early as we check out Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, No, I'm Not a Human, and Henry Halfhead.Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-is-evil-13925663000:00 - In…

Ep 492 - Nintendo has somehow been awarded patents for some laughably common ideas. Meanwhile, we check out the time-bending horror of Cronos, the new Kirby upgrade, and Adventure of Samsara. And of course, we dig deeper into Silksong now that we've had more time to play. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extend…

Ep 491 - Silksong is so big it's killing all the storefronts, and we've played as much as we could before the show. Plus, Bloodworth is back from PAX with a full report and a ton of previews from what he played at the show.Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-has-sep-13819768500:00 - Intro05:41 - Hollow Kn…

Ep 490 - Composer Austin Wintory joins us to talk about his work on Sword of the Sea and the distinct language of writing music for games. Plus, we share our thoughts on Herdling, Shinobi, The Rogue Prince of Persia, and the July sales report. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-sword-w-13761549200:00 - I…

Ep 489 - Huber and Bloodworth are back from gamescom with stories from their trip and hands-on previews for 40 games, including Resident Evil, Silksong, Denshattack, and many more.Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-special-13729803300:00 - Intro01:41 - Gamescom Trip Overall22:08 - Hollow Knight: Silksong…

Ep 488 - Nexon reveals Woochi the Wayfarer with an impressive trailer, based on the classic Korean novel. Meanwhile, Isla and Bloodworth share their impressions of Tiny Bookshop, Jurassic Park has several impressive projects coming up, and arcade gambling roguelikes are anti-gambling.Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/…

Ep 487 - Bloodworth and Don have been breathing in the Fumes of an excellent new car combat game in early access. New sales tallies are in for Switch 2 and PS5. Darksiders is coming back, and we beat Donkey Kong Bananza. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-tornado-13600424800:00 - Intro03:17 - Nintendo In…

Ep 486 - Battlefield is back and hitting hard. Ninja Gaiden is back and hitting hard. Katamari is back and... we'll find out later. We check out this week's Nintendo Direct, and share our thoughts on Dead Take, Wheel World, and Time Flies. Plus, our patrons' Top 10 Mini-Games.Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ex…

Ep 485 - We're going bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza, Bloodworth gets an early look at Into the Fire, and Switch 2 sales numbers are in! Plus, Wuchang, Shadow Labyrinth, TennoCon, California Extreme, and more! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-into-dk-134938537 (0:00) - Intro (4:33) - Isla's Trip to Ten…

Ep 484 - Huber gets back in the groove with Patapon and Tony Hawk. Don and Blood check out the inventive new Ruffy and the Riverside. Plus, we check in on the May sales report, Blood's photos from Krakow and more.Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134241157(0:00) - Intro(4:38) - Blood's Trip to Krakow(17:35) - Pa…

Ep 483 - From Donkey Kong and Wuchang to Metal Gear and Borderlands. Summer is upon us. So it's time to look ahead at the massive amount of games coming our way and mark our Sizzles and Fizzles. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-summer-133781549 (00:00) - Intro(03:29) - July Game Preview(1:03:18) - Unde…

Ep 482 - Sweeping cuts take a toll across numerous Xbox studios. Bloodworth shares his final thoughts after finishing The Alters. Damiani gets to building infrastructure in Death Stranding 2, and we check out our patrons' Top 10 Water Levels. *Death Stranding 2 Provided by PlayStation Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com…

Ep 481 - Blood Message and The Blood of Dawnwalker both showed off impressive trailers this week. Huber and Gabby are addicted to Rematch. We get Huber's thoughts on Lies of P: Overture, and Bloodworth checks out Cyberpunk on Switch 2. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-week-of-132404316 (0:00) - Intro (…

Ep 480 - Nintendo shares an extended look at Donkey Kong Bananza, unveiling a much bigger and bolder adventure than their initial demo let on. PlayStation sees record profits. Xbox starts talking next-gen. Plus, we give our takes on FBC Firebreak and finally dig deep into Mario Kart World and Switch 2 Welcome Tour.Become a patron to get the extende…

Ep 479 - We look over our highlights from the Xbox and PC Gaming Shows as well as wrapping up our thoughts on this year's SGF overall. Plus, Switch 2 is the fastest selling console ever, and we check out Mina the Hollower from the team behind Shovel Knight.Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-summer-131386496(0:00) - Intro(2…

Our impressions on over 20 more games that we saw and played at the show. (Streamed June 10, 2025)(0:00) - Intro(0:48) - Shadow Labyrinth(7:15) - Ambrosia Sky(14:03) - End of Abyss(24:16) - Sleep Awake(32:10) - Grave Seasons(38:10) - Gears of War Reloaded and Xbox Handheld(48:19) - Petal Runner(56:13) - Dark Pictures - Directive 8020(1:01:27) - Son…

We're back from the Summer Game Fest show floor, and Shuhei Yoshida hitched a ride. It's time to talk about over 20 games we checked out on Saturday. (Streamed June 8, 2025) (0:00) - Intro (1:05) - Reach (7:38) - Ratatan (10:40) - Sword of the Sea (19:08) - Mixtape (28:28) - Relooted (30:32) - Yooka-Replayee (36:28) - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard (39:08) …

Ep 478 - Summer Game Fest is here with loads of game announcements, and we've got four showcases to plow through. And oh yeah, Nintendo launched the Switch 2 this week, too!Watch the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-summer-130915873(0:00) - Intro(2:18) - State of Play(1:08:03) - Summer Game Fest(2:52:58) - A Word From Our Sponso…

Ep 477 - Elyse Willems joins us on the desk to chat about what she's been playing including To a T and Doom: The Dark Ages. Elden Ring Nightreign keeps us running back for more, and EA has slashed another talented studio, cancelling their Black Panther game. Check out Answer for It podcast with Elyse! https://www.youtube.com/@answerforIt (0:00) - I…

We chat with Creative Director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête about his transition from Eidos Montreal to Rogue Factor, and the creative decisions behind not just Hell is Us, but how they're rethinking better ways to work on video games. Also be sure to check out our hands-on preview for Hell is Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T58VnYMkg0 Learn mor…

Ep 476 - Industry veteran Chris Kramer shares how they kept Resident Evil from being too easy, why they made the Mega Man 9 box art intentionally bad, and other inside stories from 30 years in the games business. Plus it's a stacked week of games with Deadzone Rogue, Onimusha 2, Deliver At All Costs, and more. Get the extended cut: https://www.patr…

While I was in Poland last week, I had a chance to speak with Game Director, Tomasz Kisilewicz, to discuss the changes that have been made in the past year. My appointment came up pretty early in my play session, but we got to talk about changes in character movement and updates to take the pressure off players so they can explore and interact with…

Ep 475 - In 20 years, iam8bit has gone from putting together small art galleries to becoming a driving force behind industry events like Summer Game Fest. Founder Jon Gibson stops in to talk about the company's history and the times we've crossed paths along the way. Also, Giant Bomb is back and Isla's Croc talk! Get the extended cut: https://www.p…

Ep 474 - Grand Theft Auto VI is hitting us with double headlines by delaying until next year then dropping a new trailer. We get our first solid look at Mafia: The Old Country, and remasters are on the way for Gears of War and Ecco the Dolphin. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-gta-vi-128517640 (0:00) - Intro (4:56) - GTA…

Ep 473 - It's a rough news week on multiple fronts, but we try to take some solace in flushing some pirates' heads down the toilet and going for another ride on Deacon's motorcycle. *Days Gone Remastered Provided by PlayStation Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-skin-2-127974581 (0:00) - Intro (5:18) - Shout Out to Polygon…

Ep 472 - It's a big week for RPGs as Bethesda drops a major overhaul of Oblivion, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 hooks us with its fun combat system and gorgeous world, and Sunderfolk brings a polished twist on tabletop-style campaigns. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-and-33-127436982 (0:00) - Intro (3:08) - Corrections!? …

Ep 471 - This week we're joined by special guest Henk Rogers to talk about his history with Tetris and introducing RPGs to Japan. We catch up with Marathon and Mario Kart, and Huber is obsessed with Mandragora. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-and-w-126917617 (0:00) - Intro (5:00) - Marathon Revealed (32:51) - Mario Kart…

Ep 470 - Shuhei Yoshida spent over 30 years leading teams at PlayStation. Now he's helping indies on his own, and he's here to talk about Switch 2, Blue Prince, Promise Mascot Agency, and whatever else we can come up with. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-shuhei-126419845 (0:00) - Intro (2:28) - Catching Up With Shu (8:2…

Ep 469 - Bloodworth played 10 Switch 2 games, including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Metroid Prime 4. He's here to tell us how they play as we wrap up our thoughts on the Direct and talk about prices and tech. Plus, our thoughts on South of Midnight. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-we-2-4-125901838 (0:00) …

Ep 468 - Why not have one more Nintendo Direct right before the big Switch 2 reveal party? We check out The First Berserker: Khazan and Atomfall, and Blood's back with tales to tell from GDC. Get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-khazan-125359898 (0:00) - Intro (5:59) - One More Nintendo Direct for Switch 1 (1:18:24) - The Fi…

Ep 467 - Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, and Huber and Gabby have lots of mixed feelings about it. We talk about highlights from the Future Games Show. Huber played 33 Immortals, and we've got the February sales report. (0:00) - Intro (2:41) - Future Games Show Highlights (58:24) - Assassin's Creed Shadows Impressions (1:38:38) - 33 Immor…

Ep 466 - There are new reports about what Xbox has cooking for next-gen as well as a new handheld this year. Konami showed off a bit more of a Silent Hill f. Meanwhile, we check out Split Fiction, Mandragora, and Keep Driving. (0:00) - Intro (3:01) - Xbox Handheld This Year, Next-Gen in 2027 (22:46) - Sony and AMD Join Forces for FSR 4 (30:44) - Sp…

Ep 465 - Tony Hawk is returning with the best of the best along with something new. More of the team have gotten their claws on Monster Hunter. Isla shares why Suikoden is so great, and The Last of Us might be over. (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - Huber's Adventures in London (8:05) - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Announced (17:09) - More Monster Hunter Wilds…

Ep 464 - Sofia Hariz joins us as we chat about the Wonder Woman cancellation, Two Point Museum, and a pile of fresh indies. Meanwhile, Isla finished the Monster Hunter Wilds campaign and she's ready to share her thoughts on the adventure. (0:00) - Intro (3:40) - Catch Up with Sofia (13:30) - ID@Xbox and Annapurna Shows (41:48) - Monster Hunter Wild…

Ep 463 - Majima's here take Huber on a pirate adventure. Bloodworth brings back stories from DICE, and somehow, even the explosive success of Marvel Rivals can't dodge the industry layoffs. (0:00) - Intro (3:20) - Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Impressions (33:00) - Blood's Stories from DICE (59:24) - Skydance's Behemoth Impressions (1:15:44) - Ys Memoire…

Ep 462 - It's time for some killer first-person RPGs, whether you're more into fantasy or history. PlayStation shows off a new slate of games, and Don checks out a demo for Lou's Lagoon. (0:00) - Intro (4:28) - State of Play (1:26:04) - Lou's Lagoon Impressions (1:33:16) - Avowed Impressions (1:51:52) - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Impressions (2:06…

Ep 461 - Capcom spills a few more details on the new Onimusha, as well as revealing an Onimusha 2 remaster. Plus, we give our thoughts on Citizen Sleeper 2, While Waiting, and Tails of Iron II. (0:00) - Intro (2:54) - Capcom Spotlight (38:34) - Citizen Sleeper 2 Impressions (52:25) - While Waiting Impressions (1:03:50) - Tails of Iron II Impression…

Ep 460 - Forza Horizon 5 coming to PlayStation has us examining Phil Spencer's recent comments. BioWare tries to paint a sunny picture as they part ways with much of their team. Plus, our thoughts on Eternal Strands and Hello Kitty: Island Adventure. (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - Xbox Digs Deeper Into Multiplatform Plans (38:59) - BioWare Restructuring a…

Ep 459 - Huber's in the hot seat now as our new host, and for his first episode, we get a great set of reveals from Xbox, including Ninja Gaiden 4. Plus, thoughts on FF VII Rebirth on PC, Donkey Kong Country Returns on Switch, our patrons' Top 10 Title Screens, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:16) - Xbox Developer Direct (4:31) - Ninja Gaiden 4 Reveal (…

Ep 458 - It had to happen sometime. Nintendo finally gives us a glimpse of their next hardware platform, and we have a lot to say. Meanwhile, a new vampire RPG from some of the minds behind The Witcher 3, our latest Civ VII preview, thoughts on Tales of Graces f Remastered, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:53) - Switch 2 First Look (57:47) - Civilizatio…

Ep 457 - 2025 is off to a heck of a start, so it's time to catch up on what's coming in the next three months while we keep an eye on evacuation warnings. (0:00) - Intro (3:32) - Bloodworth Catch Up (16:50) - January Game Preview (1:12:04) - Citizen Sleeper 2 Preview (1:18:07) - February Game Preview (1:45:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:48:20) -…

Ep 456 - We're back from the holiday break, checking in on what everyone played while they were out, from Balatro to Dragon Quest, and we also get caught up on the November sales report. (0:00) - Intro (2:36) - Damiani Catch Up (4:58) - Secret Level (9:50) - FF XIV Raid (19:44) - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (32:37) - Isla - Wilmot's Warehouse Boa…

Ep 455 - We're wrapping up 2024 with a full episode of questions, comments, and games from our community. Inquiries into EZA, dreams of dormant franchises, heartfelt messages, shameless trolling, and more review phrases are all on the table. (0:00) - Intro (0:56) - Abilities in Real Life (19:20) - Wave Race Dreams (24:37) - Bad Discs (36:55) - Last…