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 and Layoffs (59:03) - Eternal Strands Impressions (1:18:22) - Hello Kitty: Island Adventure Impressions (1:28:36) - December and 2024 Sales Reports (1:47:41) - Also This Week (1:55:09) - L&R: How Many Did You Buy? (2:06:06) - L&R: Sleep, Eat, Bored? (2:09:44) - L&R: Realtime Woes (2:15:36) - Bets (2:21:12) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 (17:11) - South of Midnight (28:32) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (38:11) - Doom: The Dark Ages (53:03) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC First Impressions (1:02:29) - Aloft Impressions (1:12:22) - Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders Impressions (1:21:25) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:23:37) - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Impressions (1:41:57) - Top 10 Title Screens (1:54:48) - Also This Week (2:04:44) - L&R: Enhanced Switch Upgrades? (2:09:52) - L&R: Mousing Over Switch 2 (2:15:06) - L&R Game: Mascot Horror Games (2:20:44) - Bets (2:36:16) - 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 450 - This year's nominations for The Game Awards are in, and there's a lot to talk about. Blizzard's Rod Fergusson calls in to chat about the current state of Diablo IV. Plus, our Avowed preview and early thoughts on STALKER 2. Get Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on sale for Black Friday. https://gsght.com/c/z5s7f9 Thank you to SEGA and ATLUS West for sponsoring this episode. (0:00) - Intro (3:13) - TGA Nominees Revealed (1:30:28) - Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred w/ Rod Fergusson (2:00:24) - STALKER 2 Impressions (2:21:13) - Avowed Preview (2:41:31) - A Word From Our Sponsors (2:43:07) - Top 10 Parties (2:56:03) - Sony Wants to Buy From Software's Parent Company (3:03:02) - Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Announced (3:11:18) - Also This Week (3:20:52) - L&R: The Game Awards Medley (3:24:03) - L&R: Growth Around the World (3:27:15) - L&R Game: Turkey Day Feast 2024 (3:37:45) - Bets (3:43:21) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 362 - Naughty Dog's already started on their next next game, but they're keeping quiet on what it is. Hyper Light Breaker has changed up it's design to provide infinite open worlds, and we check out the community's top ten Final Fantasy songs. 0:00 - Opening 1:25 - Corrections 3:27 - Naughty Dog's Next Next Game 12:01 - Hyper Light Breaker's Infinite Open Worlds 24:12 - EZA Discord's Top 10 Final Fantasy Songs 32:27 - A Word From Our Sponsors 36:36 - Xbox Not Attending E3 Show Floor 50:53 - Streets of Rage 4 Update and Beat 'em Up Resurgence 55:04 - Also This Week 1:08:56 - L&R: Small Disappointments 1:13:33 - L&R: More Games Should Do This 1:19:39 - L&R Game: Nintendo Software Attach Rates 1:31:01 - Time for Bets 1:35:56 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started with Chime. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 361 - Capcom finally dropped that RE 4 demo for us after a somewhat sterile presentation. We ask whether Wo Long rips, analyze the Starfield delay, and chat about the latest Playdate update. 0:00 - Opening 1:47 - Corrections 4:55 - Capcom Spotlight Showcase 19:30 - Resident Evil 4 Demo Impressions 26:09 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Impressions 36:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 39:15 - Starfield Delay 1:01:24 - Playdate Updates 1:14:05 - Also This Week 1:29:22 - L&R: The State of Guides 1:33:59 - L&R: Dream Game Documentaries 1:36:55 - L&R Game: Two Truths and a Lie! 1:44:56 - Time for Bets 1:50:25 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 360 - Elden Ring DLC is in development! Dead Island 2 shows off its FLESHy combat, Forspoken's development studio is being reabsorbed into its parent company, and Pokemon wants you to unlock Goofy Sleep. 0:00 - Opening 1:21 - Corrections 4:26 - Elden Ring DLC Announced 12:25 - Forspoken Studio Merging Back Into Square Enix 27:07 - Dead Island 2 Gameplay Impressions 40:33 - A Word From Our Sponsors 42:49 - Nintendo News Round-Up 1:05:36 - Also This Week 1:16:53 - L&R: Napping with Pokemon 1:19:11 - L&R: Digital Console Impact 1:22:41 - L&R: When to Say No 1:28:28 - Time for Bets 1:33:39 - Closing Go to http://shopify.com/allies to take your business to the next level. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 359 - Suicide Squad is all about guns and gear, but Resident Evil 4 is still looking great. Meanwhile, Xbox is making big promises, and Don reports from Super Nintendo World. 0:00 - Opening 1:37 - Corrections 5:43 - Suicide Squad Gameplay Showcase 26:09 - The Rest of State of Play 40:45 - Resident Evil 4 49:41 - Shinji MIkami is Leaving Tango Gameworks 56:37 - Big Microsoft Promises 1:04:59 - Don's Super Nintendo World Impressions 1:36:40 - Also This Week 1:47:31 - L&R: Collectors Editions 1:52:00 - L&R Game: Yakuza Quest or Van Damme Flick? 1:55:40 - L&R: Getting Back In for DLC 2:01:24 - Time for Bets 2:07:47 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 358 - Sega and Yoko Taro bring us an absolutely wild collaboration, Huber gets psyched about Like A Dragon: Ishin, and PUBG has bears. 0:00 - Opening 1:37 - Corrections 5:27 - Sega's 404 Game Re:set 21:49 - Brad Goes to the NYC Nintendo Store 30:30 - Like A Dragon: Ishin Impressions 40:40 - A Word From Our Sponsors 43:27 - January NPD Report 52:57 - Redfall No Disc? Yes Disc 57:37 - Also This Week 1:07:35 - L&R: Oldest Favorites 1:11:50 - L&R: Least Experienced Favorites 1:15:02 - L&R: RomCom Favorites 1:16:33 - Time for Bets 1:24:44 - Closing  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 357 - It's a big week for Nintendo as Metroid Prime gets a shiny new remaster out of nowhere, Game Boy and GBA games finally come to the Switch, Zelda teases, and so much more. 0:00 - Opening 2:15 - Corrections 3:20 - Metroid Prime Remastered Outta Nowhere 24:01 - Game Boy and GBA on Switch 45:40 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1:17:49 - The Rest of Nintendo Direct 1:37:19 - Nintendo Sales Keep Setting Records 1:46:06 - Also This Week 1:54:02 - L&R: Memorable RPG Parties 1:58:21 - L&R: The Future of Directs 2:05:08 - L&R: A Break in Reality 2:08:25 - Time for Bets 2:14:45 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 356 - E3's return gets a huge blow with the loss of major players, RE 4 remake details are in abundance, and the Titanfall 2 follow-up we've been waiting for has been canned. 0:00 - Opening 1:36 - Corrections 3:42 - First Parties Skip E3 25:07 - New RE 4 Remake Info 35:55 - Sony Q3 Financial Report 43:37 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:07 - Apex / Titanfall Campaign Cancelled 54:44 - Also This Week 1:13:38 - L&R: Warming Up to a Genre 1:18:32 - L&R: Mortal Kombat 12 Guest Characters 1:28:13 - L&R: AAA Definition Outdated? 1:33:12 - Time for Bets 1:38:51 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/allies65 and use code allies65 for 65% off plus free shipping. Go to http://chime.com/allies to start your credit journey with Chime. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to take your business to the next level. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 355 - The first Xbox Developer_Direct drops a fantastic new game immediately onto Game Pass, we see what's coming next for the SteamWorld series, and the Avengers prepare to disassemble. 0:00 - Opening 1:16 - Corrections 3:39 - Surprise Game: Hi-Fi Rush 12:30 - Xbox Developer_Direct 30:02 - SteamWorld Build 37:42 - A Word From Our Sponsors 43:00 - The Last of The Last of Us? 52:02 - Avengers Disassemble 1:05:24 - Also This Week 1:22:11 - L&R: AAA Flops? 1:26:57 - L&R: Divergent Review scores 1:34:14 - L&R Game: Curtain 1 or Curtain 2? 1:40:37 - Time for Bets 1:46:00 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://factormeals.com/allies60 and use code allies60 to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 354 - Leaks appear to confirm squirrely details with the upcoming Suicide Squad game, layoffs are causing heartaches across the industry, and we've got a better idea of which games will be launching with PS VR2. 0:00 - Opening 1:28 - Corrections 5:34 - Layoffs at MS, GameSpot, Giant Bomb, and More 16:11 - Suicide Squad Leak 35:28 - PS VR2 Launch Lineup 50:22 - A Word From Our Sponsors 52:14 - NPD Reports for Dec and 2022 Overall 1:07:46 - Silent Hill Tidbits 1:15:11 - Also This Week 1:28:52 - L&R: Animation Underrated? 1:32:23 - L&R: Soundtracks Without the Games 1:39:36 - L&R Game: No More 7s 1:51:42 - Time for Bets 1:57:15 - 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 353 - Skull & Bones has been delayed again, contributing to rough waters at Ubisoft. Plus, Xbox is planning a Direct, and we check out this year's nominees for the DICE Awards. 0:00 - Opening 1:44 - Corrections 6:00 - Skull & Bones Delay / Ubisoft Financials 28:14 - Xbox and Bethesda Direct Coming 33:46 - DICE Awards Nominations 48:37 - Have You Heard About Gripper? 54:14 - Also This Week 1:15:27 - L&R: Speedrunning Candidates 1:20:58 - L&R: Most Replayed Games 1:26:33 - L&R Game: User Reviews 1:32:59 - Time for Bets 1:37:33 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 449 - It's an Xbox-centered news week with Indiana Jones, South of Midnight, handhelds, exclusives, and IHOP. Plus, we share our thoughts on Dragon Quest III, LEGO Horizon, Mario & Luigi, and more. *LEGO Horizon Adventures Provided by PlayStation.* (0:00) - Intro (4:16) - Indiana Jones Gameplay Deep Dive (23:30) - South of Midnight Behind the Scenes (33:19) - This is An Xbox (49:25) - Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Impressions (1:17:36) - LEGO Horizon Adventures Impressions (1:29:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors1:31:09 - Empire of the Ants Impressions (1:45:30) - Mario & Luigi: Brothership Impressions (1:59:07) - Metal Slug Tactics Impressions (2:13:38) - Also This Week (2:29:40) - L&R: Stress Relievers (2:35:35) - L&R: A New Path (2:45:23) - L&R: When to Announce? (2:53:21) - Bets (3:00:15) - 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 352 - It's a new year with new games to get ready for, and we talk about everything we're looking forward to across the next few months, including Fire Emblem, Resident Evil, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. 0:00 - Opening 1:26 - Corrections 6:48 - January Game Preview 44:54 - February Game Preview 1:19:39 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:23:41 - March Game Preview 1:49:47 - Also This Week 1:57:24 - L&R: Retro Accessibility 2:02:19 - L&R: Lost Treasures 2:05:49 - L&R Game: Which is Bigger? 2:14:40 - Or Wars 2:19:49 - Time for Bets 2:28:30 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://chime.com/allies to start your credit journey with Chime. Games in this episode: Children of Silentown Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider One Piece Odyssey A Space for the Unbound Colossal Cave Persona 3 Portable Persona 4 Golden Fire Emblem Engage Monster Hunter Rise Forspoken Risen Hitman World of Assassination Dead Space (Remake) Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Inkulinati Season: A Letter to the Future SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Deliver Us Mars Hogwarts Legacy Blanc Wanted: Dead Theatrhythm Final Bar Line Tales Of Symphonia Remastered The Settlers: New Allies Wild Hearts Atomic Heart Like A Dragon: Ishin! After the Fall Digimon World: Next Order PlayStation VR2 Blood Bowl 3 Company of Heroes 3 Sons of the Forest Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key Clive 'N' Wrench Kerbal Space Program 2 (Early Access) Kirby's Return To Dream Land Deluxe Octopath Traveler II Destiny 2: Lightfall Scars Above The Last of Us Part I (PC) Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Oni: Road to be the Mightiest Oni Skull and Bones The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Have a Nice Death Storyteller Resident Evil 4 Remake Crime Boss: Rockay City System Shock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 351 - To close out the year, we look back through 2022's biggest and most memorable headlines and discuss how they strike us today. 0:00 - Opening 1:31 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 10:39 - Corrections 11:30 - 2022 in Review: Jan - Mar 32:02 - 2022 in Review: Apr - Jun 1:02:23 - 2022 in Review: Jul - Sep 1:39:11 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:41:50 - 2022 in Review: Oct - Dec 1:57:06 - L&R: Gaming Gratitude 1:59:54 - L&R: Biggest Headline of the Decade? 2:03:36 - L&R: How Memorable is 2022? 2:06:50 - Or Wars 2:12:20 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://go.factor75.com/allies60 to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 350 - We're out and away from the news cycle, so this week is all about taking in comments, questions, and games from our community. 0:00 - Opening 1:39 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:57 - Love & Respect Begins 9:41 - A Journalist's Perspective 17:53 - Chat with a Character 21:49 - Missed PS1 Classics 25:07 - Microsoft Promises 29:26 - Game: 2022 Review Guessing 34:07 - Island Game Trading 36:07 - Custody of Buttons 36:30 - Games at the Grammys 38:27 - Is Immersion Necessary? 47:35 - Do Graphics Really Matter? 54:09 - Game: Fortnite Cameos 59:09 - Where's Turok? 1:02:00 - Too Many Games? 1:05:00 - Games As a Service 1:08:45 - Gaming Holiday Memories 1:11:33 - Steam Deck Recommendations 1:17:21 - Game: Particular Phrases 1:26:55 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:29:19 - Office Music Picks 1:31:00 - Sorting Through Grief 1:32:56 - Favorites Played But Not Released in 2022 1:35:02 - Gaming for Passion vs Work 1:37:49 - Favorites of 2022 1:39:19 - Recommendations for Anyone 1:41:32 - Game: Where is the Colon? 1:46:20 - Sentimental Thoughts 1:49:14 - Pause for Appreciation 1:50:12 - Or Wars 1:56:15 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://go.factor75.com/allies60 to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 349 - We share our thoughts on the hot new trailer for Wo Long and hot new details for Armored Core. Plus, we check out Metacritic's worst games of 2022 and check in on November sales figures. 0:00 - Opening 1:51 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:13 - Corrections 11:16 - Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Trailer 16:54 - Armored Core VI Details 32:00 - Metacritic's Worst Games of 2022 49:40 - A Word From Our Sponsors 54:14 - November NPDs 1:05:43 - Also This Week 1:24:54 - L&R: Best Holiday Games 1:28:31 - L&R: Xbox TGA No-Show 1:35:53 - L&R Game: Christmas Party Planning 1:46:23 - Time for Bets 1:50:48 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/allies18 and use code allies18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 348 - It's a special episode as we wrap up all the big news from this year's Game Awards, with special guest Kyle Bosman.  0:00 - Opening 1:53 - Corrections 4:57 - The Biggest Announcements 41:30 - Highlights and Lowlights 1:29:58 - The Actual Awards 2:03:51 - A Word From Our Sponsors 2:05:38 - The FTC Sues to Block Microsoft Activision Deal 2:16:25 - Also This Week 2:36:27 - L&R: Change the Protagonist 2:43:33 - L&R: Turnabouts 2:46:51 - L&R Game: Guiness World Records 2:59:03 - A Personal Message 3:01:06 - Time for Bets 3:08:37 - Closing Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a free trial and start selling online today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 347 - Amnesia's got a gun, the Mario movie is checking all the right boxes, and a 12 player Starship Troopers game is on the way. 0:00 - Opening 2:21 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 7:22 - Corrections 9:31 - Amnesia: The Bunker 18:09 - Mario Movie Trailer 2 38:48 - Like A Dragon: Ishin Combat Trailer 45:27 - A Word From Our Sponsors 49:02 - Starship Troopers: Extermination 58:04 - Crazy Quotes from the MS / Activision Legal Battle 1:05:06 - Also This Week 1:18:51 - L&R: Forever Games 1:22:22 - L&R: Game Awards Expectations 1:27:05 - Cryptic Kojima Tweet 1:29:03 - L&R Game: Champ or Chump? 1:36:13 - Time for Bets 1:41:06 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to start your credit journey. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 346 - It's an early episode for the holiday weekend, and to celebrate, we look back at some of this year's most entertaining whiffs. Plus, we check out new details on One Piece and Need for Speed. 0:00 - Opening 2:25 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:08 - Corrections 10:50 - Pokemon is a Mess 43:27 - One Piece Odyssey 55:34 - Top Turkeys of 2022 1:24:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:27:13 - Need for Speed Unbound 1:34:24 - Also This Week 1:45:00 - L&R: Post-Dinner Multiplayer 1:46:31 - L&R: Negativity Proven Wrong 1:52:08 - L&R Game: Do You Feel Old Yet? 1:56:58 - Time for Bets 2:02:43 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 345 - Game Awards nominations have us asking and answering questions, The PC Gaming Show is back with a new fall presentation, and Saints Row's developers are being re-Embraced by Gearbox.  0:00 - Opening 1:57 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:29 - Corrections 12:13 - PC Gaming Show Highlights 30:46 - Game Awards Nominees 1:03:18 - Saints Row Developer Embraced by Gearbox 1:07:48 - October NPDs 1:17:00 - Also This Week 1:30:49 - L&R: Games That Talk Too Much 1:41:06 - L&R: Elden Ring for Best Narrative? 1:50:53 - L&R: Unwanted Cowboy Simulation 1:53:32 - Time for Bets 2:00:35 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 344 - Palmer Luckey built a death helmet, Doom's composer fights for his due, Nintendo shares sales milestones, and we check out some promising new indies. 0:00 - Opening 1:46 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:23 - Corrections 11:29 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase 28:49 - The VR Helmet That Will Kill You 38:08 - Nintendo Financial Reports 1:06:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:12:46 - Doom Composer's Defense 1:28:45 - Also This Week 1:37:19 - L&R: Just Pretty Good 1:40:23 - L&R: First Obsession 1:46:17 - L&R Game: Splatoon Real or Fake 1:50:49 - Time for Bets 1:56:12 - 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 free trial and start selling online today. Go to http://go.factor75.com/allies60 to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 343 - Sony has finally revealed the price and release date for PS VR2, as well as some games. Meanwhile, Day of the Devs celebrates 10 years of indie showcases, EA and Marvel are cozying up, and Square Enix Montreal was embraced to death. 0:00 - Opening 2:19 - Workout Buddies 6:51 - Corrections 10:00 - Day of the Devs Highlights 30:07 - PS VR2 Price, Release Date, and Games 48:12 - Embracer Shuts Down Onoma 59:38 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:03:12 - EA Lands Three-Game Marvel Deal 1:15:46 - Also This Week 1:36:21 - L&R: The Greater Whole 1:44:35 - L&R: Embargo Reveals 1:56:19 - L&R: Long-Haul Games 2:03:37 - Time for Bets 2:08:50 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to start your credit journey. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get Honey for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 448 - Nintendo's mid-year financials reveal much, including Switch 2 tidbits. Meanwhile, Take Two has some numbers of their own, and we chat about Slitterhead, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Sonic X Shadow, Atomic Picnic, and more. (0:00) - Intro (3:04) - Switch Successor Will Be Backwards Compatible (29:14) - Take Two Sells Private Division (41:23) - Slitterhead Impressions (53:30) - Atomic Picnic Impressions (1:02:23) - Sonic X Shadow Generations Impressions (1:23:53) - TMNT: Mutants Unleashed Impressions (1:32:32) - Also This Week (1:46:28) - L&R: "Intriguing" UI Choices (1:51:20) - L&R: Make the Unwanted Remake (1:58:30) - L&R Game: Define That Name (2:08:48) - Bets (2:13:16) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 342 - The original Witcher game is getting a remake, PlayStation London Studio has something new up their sleeves, and two of Rocksteady's founders are getting ready to move on. 0:00 - Opening 2:12 - Workout Buddies 5:47 - Corrections 11:03 - The Witcher Remake 20:34 - PlayStation London's Next Game 28:32 - Heads of Rocksteady Announce Departure 38:11 - September NPD Report 47:13 - Also This Week 54:49 - L&R: Most Terrifying Moments 58:52 - L&R: What's Up with Twitter? 1:03:24 - L&R Game: Guess the Review 1:07:51 - Time for Bets 1:12:41 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 341 - The titans of horror face off as Silent Hill finally comes out of shadows and Resident Evil reminds people why it's been leading the way. 0:00 - Opening 1:38 - Workout Buddies 6:45 - Corrections 8:38 - Silent Hill Showcase 29:41 - Resident Evil Showcase 46:20 - A Word From Our Sponsors 51:27 - The Great Framerate Debate 1:04:59 - Also This Bayonetta Voice Actor Dispute 1:10:49 - Also This Week 1:16:56 - L&R: What Could Make G4 Work? 1:31:02 - L&R: High-Priced Annoyances 1:38:22 - L&R Game: Bunker Pals 1:46:51 - Time for Bets 1:53:03 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://go.factor75.com/allies60 and use code allies60 to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 340 - Meta's introducing a pricey new Quest headset, Todd Howard answers Starfield questions, and Witchfire's tearing down their invisible walls. 0:00 - Opening 1:55 - Workout Buddies 6:41 - Corrections 10:03 - Meta Quest Pro 27:00 - Is Starfield Hard Sci-Fi? 36:58 - Witchfire Redesign 42:25 - A Word From Our Sponsors 46:44 - Have You Heard About Asterigos: Curse of the Stars? 53:05 - Also This Week 1:08:22 - L&R: Big What-Ifs 1:10:45 - L&R: Cozy Horror Underdogs 1:14:57 - L&R: Horror Turn Offs 1:20:15 - Time for Bets 1:25:30 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/allies65 and use code allies65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a free trial and start selling online today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 339 - From God of War to Need for Speed, pick the highlights coming over the next 3 months, plus check in on the Mario movie teaser and get briefed on extensive plans from CD Projekt Red. *Full list of titles below. 0:00 - Opening 1:25 - Workout Buddies 5:51 - Corrections 6:55 - Need for Speed Unbound 13:57 - October Game Preview 57:53 - November Game Preview 1:27:33 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:31:09 - December Game Preview 1:44:07 - Mario Movie Teaser 1:54:59 - CD Projekt RED's Pile of Games 2:00:09 - Also This Week 2:11:04 - L&R: The Wrong Lesson Learned from Cyberpunk? 2:21:23 - L&R: Demo Persuasion 2:25:57 - L&R Game: Lost in Translation 4 2:32:45 - Time for Bets 2:37:00 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to start your credit journey. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get Honey for free. Oct 12 LEGO BrickTales Oct 13 The Case of the Golden Idol Oct 14 Dragon Ball: The Breakers Scorn Oct 17 Flat Eye Potionomics Oct 18 A Plague Tale: Requiem Ghostbuster: Spirits Unleashed Oct 20 Jackbox Party Pack 9 Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Second Extinction Vampire Survivors Oct 21 Gotham Knights New Tales from the Borderlands Oct 27 Signalis Star Ocean: The Divine Force Oct 28 Bayonetta 3 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Resident Evil Village Winters Expansion Resident Evil Re:Verse Nov 3 The Entropy Centre Nov 4 Harvestella Nov 8 A Little to the Left Sonic Frontiers Nov 9 God of War: Ragnarok Nov 11 Tactics Ogre Reborn Nov 15 Pentiment Nov 17 Goat Simulator 3 Nov 18 Dark Pictures: The Devil in Me Pokemon Scarlet / Violet Nov 22 Evil West Gungrave GORE Nov 28 WoW: Dragonflight Nov 30 Warhammer 40,000 Darktide Dec 2 The Callisto Protocol Midnight Suns Need for Speed Unbound Dec 9 Dragon Quest Treasures Dec 13 Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion High on Life Dec 22 Valkyrie Profile Lenneth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 338 - After years of assurances, Google has abruptly pulled the plug on Stadia, Koei Tecmo introduces a fantastic looking competitor to Monster Hunter, and E3 might actually be good again, maybe. 0:00 - Opening 1:47 - Workout Buddies 9:59 - Corrections 13:49 - Konnichiwa, Wild Hearts 23:59 - Stadia is Dead 46:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors 51:02 - E3 Might Be Good Again 1:15:32 - Skull and Bones Delayed Again 1:23:26 - Also This Week 1:30:21 - L&R: How can Google hope to launch any new products? 1:32:10 - L&R: Silent Hill: The Short Message 1:39:32 - L&R Game: Mario Kart or Wario Fart Round 2 1:44:13 - Time for Bets 1:50:04 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://joinhoney.com/ALLIES to get Honey for FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 337 - Nvidia's next wave of graphics cards is here, already? And they come with a hefty price tag. Plus, Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, Suikoden returns, and Sony doesn't care about your crusty old PS VR games. 0:00 - Opening 1:22 - Workout Buddies 5:44 - Corrections 8:27 - Suikoden is Back! 23:11 - Nvdia's 40 Series Graphics Cards 54:39 - GTA VI and More Leaks 1:24:35 - August NPDs 1:31:45 - PS VR2 Won't Play PS VR Games 1:44:46 - Also This Week 1:52:59 - L&R: Replay Under New Conditions 1:58:08 - L&R: Small Game Anticipation 2:01:37 - L&R: Post-Game Preferences 2:04:41 - Time for Bets 2:11:17 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 336 - Whether they were delayed from the usual E3 season or planned for TGS, this week's had more gaming showcases than we can even keep up with. 0:00 - Opening 1:38 - Workout Buddies 6:43 - Corrections 8:54 - Ubisoft Forward 34:09 - Nintendo Direct 53:03 - State of Play 1:09:33 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:11:33 - Like A Dragon 1:24:02 - Capcom 1:34:28 - Xbox 1:37:39 - Disney / Marvel 1:42:14 - Call of Duty 1:44:42 - Also This Week 1:55:27 - L&R: Rare Replay-Likes 1:58:36 - L&R: Studio Collab Mashup 2:03:21 - L&R Game: Real or Fake Speedruns 2:10:55 - Time for Bets 2:15:55 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to get a 14-day free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 335 - Sony isn't buying Xbox's friendly claims about Call of Duty. A Splitgate sequel gets started just as the original exits beta, and Cobra Kai makes us ask whether beat 'em ups are seeing a strong revival. 0:00 - Opening 2:23 - Workout Buddies 7:54 - Corrections 10:22 - Sony Calls Out Xbox Call of Duty Promises 26:20 - Splitgate Devs Start on Sequel 33:50 - Ubisoft Partners with Tencent to Fend Off Takeovers 46:20 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:14 - Cobra Kai and the State of Beat 'em Ups 1:13:17 - Also This Week 1:21:31 - L&R: Getting Back Into Grounded 1:24:04 - L&R: Are Remakes Sequels? 1:33:11 - L&R Game: Halo: Person, Place or Ship 1:39:24 - Time for Bets 1:46:10 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 334 - Halo's roadmap sees more speedbumps with split-screen knocked off course entirely. Meanwhile, interesting investments have us speculating on From Software's future, and some fan-favorite RPGs are getting successors. 0:00 - Opening 2:14 - Workout Buddies 7:52 - Corrections 11:38 - Halo Infinite Ditches Split-Screen 30:55 - Sony, Tencent Invest in From Software 38:06 - NetEase Purchases Quantic Dream 44:15 - A Word from Our Sponsors 49:32 - Wild Arms and Shadow Hearts Successors 59:29 - New God of War Combat Mechanics 1:05:45 - Also This Week 1:15:24 - L&R: Fashion vs Function 1:18:58 - L&R Game: Mario Kart or Wario Fart? 1:24:26 - L&R: Game Lists 1:27:57 - Time for Bets 1:34:51 - Closing Go to http://playbackbone.com/ALLIES to order your Backbone, for a limited time, and get FREE access to over 350 console games and perks. Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://joinhoney.com/ALLIES to get Honey for FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 333 - Germany's big show is back with plenty of new reveals to discuss, big name game creators are dipping their toes into other outlets, and Sony wants a little more cash for those PS5s. 0:00 - Opening 1:34 - Workout Buddies 12:46 - Corrections 17:21 - Lies of P 24:55 - The Callisto Protocol 28:02 - Sonic Frontiers 31:32 - Atlas Fallen 34:43 - The Case of the Golden Idol 37:57 - The Gap 39:29 - The Last Case of Benedict Fox 42:39 - Layers of Fears 45:56 - Goat Simulator 3 49:06 - Moonbreaker 53:33 - Phantom Hellcat 55:45 - Hideo Kojima's Podcast 1:02:28 - Masahiro Sakurai's YouTube Channel 1:07:56 - July NPD Sales Charts 1:15:09 - PS5 Price Increase 1:26:37 - Also This Week 1:39:36 - L&R: Avoiding the Noise 1:51:08 - L&R: Adding Voices 1:53:38 - L&R: Familiar Names 1:55:10 - Time for Bets 2:01:32 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 447 - Nintendo just shadow dropped their own music player. Concord won't be making a comeback, and we share our impressions of Dragon Age, the new Call of Duty, and the Vampire Survivors Castlevania expansion. (0:00) - Intro (5:10) - Nintendo Music Shadow Drop (32:34) - Sony Shuts Down Concord Studio (54:26) - Ubisoft's NFT Game (1:01:31) - Dragon Age: The Veilguard Impressions (1:29:32) - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Impressions (1:46:40) - Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania Impressions (1:59:16) - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Impressions (2:02:43) - Top 10 Scary Sounds (2:15:41) - Also This Week (2:30:55) - L&R: Developers at Your School (2:32:44) - L&R: Road Trip Plans (2:36:40) - L&R: Only You Remember (2:42:57) - Bets (2:49:41) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 332 - The Embracer Group is buying up everything from small indie studios to The Lord of the Rings. Alone in the Dark is making a comeback, and we missed out on a pretty cool-sounding Iron Man game. 0:00 - Opening 1:55 - Corrections 5:36 - Workout Buddies 12:45 - Embracer Group Acquisitions 43:18 - Alone in the Dark Remake 52:56 - Wreckreation, Stuntfest, and More THQ 1:07:58 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:12:40 - Cancelled Iron Man From Just Cause Devs 1:21:35 - Digital Pre-orders Get Early COD Campaign 1:35:36 - Also This Week 1:48:38 - L&R: Introduced to Franchise by Games 1:51:39 - L&R: Let it End 2:01:03 - L&R: Well-Done Crossovers 2:05:25 - Time for Bets 2:12:19 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to get a 14-day free trial. Support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 331 - We dig into all the Splatoon 3 details from this week's Direct, check out Super Punch Out's hidden multiplayer mode, and react to all the announcements from EVO. 0:00 - Opening 3:56 - Corrections 7:58 - Splatoon 3 Direct 32:00 - Hidden 2p in Super Punch Out 43:20 - Moonscars 47:59 - A Word From Our Sponsors 54:28 - EVO News Wrap Up 1:14:54 - Also This Week 1:24:25 - L&R: Playing for Atmosphere 1:28:32 - L&R Game: Splatfest vs Doubtfest 1:36:30 - L&R: A FromSoft Licensed Game 1:38:33 - Time for Bets 1:44:30 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/ALLIES16 and use code ALLIES16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://playbackbone.com/ALLIES to order your Backbone, for a limited time, and get FREE access to over 350 console games and perks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 330 - The makers of Dead by Daylight have some interesting new games on the way, Pokémon presented lots of new details on Scarlet and Violet, and Square Enix finally acknowledges the existence of Tactics Ogre: Reborn. 0:00 - Opening 1:20 - Corrections 7:41 - Nier Church Update 9:44 - Meet Your Maker and Dead by Daylight 25:52 - Pokémon Scarlet and Violet  40:08 - A Word From Our Sponsors 44:16 - Koch Media is Now Plaion 51:53 - Tactics Ogre: Reborn is Officially Official 1:00:51 - Also This Week 1:09:59 - L&R: Ocarina of Time on PC 1:13:15 - L&R: Replaying a Game You Barely Remember 1:19:11 - L&R: Why Play Day One? 1:24:53 - Time for Bets 1:29:57 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started today.  Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get Honey for free! Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 329 - GTA VI details are on the loose, the KOTOR remake is on the rocks, Annapurna has a slate of creative new games to show off, and we discussed the mystery of the Nier Automata church right before the answer was revealed. 0:00 - Opening 2:02 - Corrections 4:53 - Annapurna Interactive Showcase 34:25 - GTA VI Reports 58:23 - Star Wars: KOTOR Remake on Hold 1:06:21 - The Nier Church Mystery 1:13:33 - Also This Week 1:25:54 - L&R: Best Theme Song with Lyrics 1:28:06 - L&R: TLOU and Game Prices 1:43:01 - L&R: Teases to Unreleased Games 1:51:57 - Time for Bets 2:01:38 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 328 - Isla takes on hosting duties while Platinum expands towards becoming a full-fledged publisher, Warframe's devs reveal a new title, and Bruce Straley gets a flowery new studio. 0:00 - Opening 1:20 - Corrections 6:21 - Warframe Devs Announce Soulframe 11:06 - A New Era for PlatinumGames 29:18 - June NPD Sales Charts 36:48 - A Word From Our Sponsors 42:05 - Stray News Round-Up 55:28 - Bruce Straley's New Studio 1:02:19 - Also This Week 1:27:13 - L&R: Newfound Obsession 1:37:32 - L&R: Gaming Habits 1:40:23 - L&R: Best Birthdays 1:45:08 - L&R Game: Video Game Crimes 1:51:25 - Time for Bets 1:59:17 - Closing Go to http://babbel.com/allies to get up to 60% off your subscription. Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 327 - Bayonetta 3 finally gets a release date, Skate takes fans behind the scenes for what's next, and Sega's releasing an upgraded Genesis Mini.  0:00 - Opening 1:31 - Corrections 4:00 - Bayonetta 3 Release Date 13:26 - Sega Genesis Mini 2 26:24 - 35 Years of Metal Gear 44:54 - A Word From Our Sponsors 49:23 - Nintendo Pictures 58:41 - The Future of Skate 1:12:41 - PlayStation Stars 1:27:09 - Also This Week 1:30:10 - L&R: Console Catch-Up 1:35:43 - L&R: Ubisoft Management 1:41:50 - L&R: High-Priced DLC 1:51:29 - Time for Bets 1:55:11 - Closing Go to http://upstart.com/easyallies to check your rate today. Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://athleticgreens.com/allies for a free 1 year supply of immune- supporting vitamins and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 326 - The sun is high and it's time to see which summer games will sizzle or fizzle. Plus, God of War: Ragnarok and Skull and Bones finally got their release dates. 0:00 - Opening 2:07 - Corrections 5:02 - July Game Preview 36:02 - August Game Preview 1:02:17 - September Game Preview 1:31:16 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:32:29 - God of War: Ragnarok Release Date 1:39:35 - Skull and Bones 1:55:22 - Nacon Connect Showcase 2:03:59 - Also This Week 2:14:23 - L&R: Watching Others Play 2:15:51 - L&R: Devastating Cancellations 2:21:03 - L&R: This Game Reminds Me of You 2:23:54 - Time for Bets 2:31:15 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started with Chime today.  Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 325 - It's time to give a proper send-off to one of the best in the biz, so let's get some friends together, relive some memories, and talk about Street Fighter one more time. 0:00 - Opening 1:29 - Corrections 4:44 - Ben's Last Podcast 13:20 - Ben Memories 35:38 - Geeking Out Over Street Fighter 6 57:13 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:01:41 - Dead by Daylight Dating Game 1:14:00 - Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase 1:48:28 - Also This Week 1:57:27 - L&R: Mega Man Legends Collection? 2:01:19 - L&R: Final Fantasy XVI Backlash 2:11:05 - L&R Game: Relatively Old or Relatively New 2:22:47 - Time for Bets 2:27:22 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month! Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get Honey for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 324 - Hyenas are on the loose, Tony Hawk 3+4 got canned, and we learn some exciting details for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Final Fantasy XVI. 0:00 - Opening 1:13 - Corrections 2:39 - Ben's Departure 4:09 - Hyenas 16:38 - Tony Hawk 3+4 Canceled 26:56 - Street Fighter 6 Modern Controls 38:00 - A Word From Our Sponsors 40:59 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct 59:43 - Final Fantasy XVI Won't Be Open World 1:13:01 - Also This Week 1:21:44 - L&R: Splintered Reveals 1:29:47 - L&R: Jumping In to Dragon's Dogma 1:33:25 - L&R Game: From Soft or One Piece? 1:38:39 - Time for Bets 1:44:05 - Closing Go to http://athleticgreens.com/allies for a free 1 year supply of immune- supporting vitamins and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 323 - Our final episode of Summer Game Fest announcements has us picking through the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, looking at highlights from the PC Gaming Show, and finding out that some of the best reveals were saved for last. 0:00 - Opening 2:08 - Corrections 5:15 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 19:27 - Dragon's Dogma 2 29:02 - Xbox and Bethesda Showcase 1:08:57 - A Word from Our Sponsors 1:11:18 - PC Gaming Show 1:29:47 - Capcom, Wholesome, and More 1:49:36 - The State of Summer Game Fest 1:59:31 - Also This Week 2:07:42 - L&R: Was SGF a Disappointment? 2:12:22 - L&R: The Impact of Leaks 2:18:04 - L&R Game: Xbox Console Sales in Trouble? 2:21:35 - Time for Bets 2:26:30 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/allies16 and use code allies16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 446 - Prince of Persia is at the pinnacle of its genre, so of course, Ubisoft is disbanding the team that made it. Surgent Studios reveal a potential Tales of Kenzera sequel. The September sales report shows some juicy numbers, and we give our thoughts on the Alan Wake 2 DLC, Fear the Spotlight, and Wilmot Works It Out. (0:00) - Intro (3:28) - Prince of Persia Team Disbanded (26:44) - Next Kenzera Game Revealed, Pending Funding (31:22) - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Impressions (36:07) - Fear the Spotlight Impressions (41:35) - A Word From Our Sponsors (43:16) - September Sales Report (1:08:17) - Wilmot Works It Out Impressions (1:13:56) - Also This Week (1:37:14) - L&R: Birthday Release Dates (1:41:47) - L&R Game: Door Your Babies (1:50:52) - L&R: Curbing Your Enthusiasm (1:57:39) - Bets (2:02:17) - 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 322 - From Street Fighter 6 to The Last of Us and beyond, we sort through our thoughts on all the announcements from Summer Game Fest, Day of the Devs, and Devolver Digital. 0:00 - Opening 1:44 - Corrections 2:08 - Summer Game Fest Kickoff 1:17:19 - The Last of Us 1:30:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:34:42 - Day of the Devs 1:59:57 - Devolver Digital 2:05:30 - Also This Week 2:11:00 - L&R: Trailer Criteria 2:15:30 - L&R: Huber Loves 2:24:21 - L&R Game: Swan Song or Done Wrong? 2:36:52 - Time for Bets 2:41:59 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month! Go to http://athleticgreens.com/allies for a free 1 year supply of immune- supporting vitamins and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 321 - Sony brought a killer lineup to its latest State of Play, including Resident Evil 4 and Final Fantasy XVI, but they aren't the only ones early to the party as we also talk about Sonic, Star Wars, and Pokemon. 0:00 - Opening 1:45 - Corrections 6:01 - State of Play Starter 9:15 - Resident Evil 4 24:18 - PS VR2 Games 28:49 - Spider-Man Series Coming to PC 34:22 - Stray 38:57 - The Callisto Protocol 45:06 - Rollerdrome 48:34 - Street Fighter 6 59:23 - Final Fantasy XVI 1:13:33 - Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Reveal 1:29:26 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:35:04 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 1:42:38 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet 1:53:07 - Also This Week 2:04:34 - L&R: Resident Evil 9 Pairings 2:07:46 - L&R: Random Encounter Woes 2:13:50 - L&R: Summer Game Fest Expectations 2:20:09 - Time for Bets 2:27:10 - Closing Go to http://upstart.com/easyallies to check your rate today. Go to http://chime.com/allies to get up your free Chime account. Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get Honey for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 320 - Norman slipped up, PlayStation is shifting gears for the future, and vampires are taking over Twitch. 0:00 - Opening 1:51 - Corrections 5:01 - Death Stranding Sequel Slip-up 18:08 - PlayStation Expanding to PC, Mobile, New IP 33:13 - Pro Consoles in 2024? 41:11 - V Rising is a Surprise Hit 48:43 - Also This Week Extended Edition 1:05:28 - L&R: Immersion Breakers 1:10:21 - L&R: Summer Game Fest Expectations 1:16:49 - L&R: Remaking Bad Games 1:20:57 - L&R Game: Kentucky Derby or RPG Skill 1:30:54 - Time for Bets 1:34:58 - Closing Go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month of BetterHelp. Special Thanks to Chris Leroux for the updated podcast graphics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices