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Ep 550 - We give our farewells to BioWare after EA slowly pushed them into the grave. Early reports indicate insane prices for next-gen consoles. Final Fantasy Resonance is really good. Plus, Call of Duty, Toy Story 3, LEGO PlayStation, and more! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-bioware-173200419 00:00 - Intro 08:41 - EA Closes BioWare, Cancels Mass Effect 39:58 - Executives “Raking It In” From COD Remasters 55:23 - Xbox Project Helix Could Cost $1200 - $1800 01:13:09 - September Sales Report 01:24:39 - My One Thing + LEGO PlayStation 01:48:55 - Toy Story 3: Complete Edition Impressions 01:56:26 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Impressions 02:13:07 - Final Fantasy Resonance Review Discussion 02:32:00 - L&R: What Made You Cry? 02:35:34 - L&R: Recommendation Game 02:51:20 - L&R: Hard to Go Back to 02:54:24 - Bets 02:58:11 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 549 - Halloween is in full swing as we take a look at favorites from the Cozy After Dark Showcase and share our thoughts on games like Silver Pines, Castlevania, and End of Abyss. But there's a lot more this week like a new Xbox controller, Planet Zoo 2, and Toy Story's return. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-zoo-and-172517073 00:00 - Intro 02:40 - Cozy After Dark Showcase Highlights 12:30 - RedLynx Shuttered by Ubisoft 23:29 - Xbox Nano Controller 29:06 - My One Thing 52:31 - Echo Weaver Impressions 54:27 - Silver Pines Impressions 58:26 - Toy Story: Retro Roundup Impressions 01:04:50 - Planet Zoo 2 Impressions 01:13:33 - End of Abyss Impressions 01:24:27 - TOEM 2 Impressions 01:30:12 - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Impressions 01:43:30 - L&R: Returning Maps 01:48:37 - L&R: Last Meal 01:55:06 - L&R: Satisfying Mechanics 02:01:28 - Bets 02:05:51 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 548 - The big games keep hitting as we chat about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Hellraiser: Revival, Gears of War: E-Day, and Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen. Plus, the August sales report, Triple-i highlights, and Top 10 Final Boss Themes. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-now-is-171867773 00:00 - Intro 03:23 - August Sales Report 11:52 - Top 10 Final Boss Themes 28:08 - Triple-i Showcase Highlights 47:22 - A Word From Our Sponsors 48:22 - My One Thing 01:13:05 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer Impressions 01:29:32 - Gears of War: E-Day Campaign Impressions 01:42:16 - Hellraiser: Revival Impressions 01:53:35 - Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Impressions 02:08:36 - L&R: Rewards Update 02:13:25 - L&R: Unexpected Favorites 02:18:55 - L&R: A Case for Clones? 02:27:18 - Bets 02:32:07 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 547 - It's time to discuss all the big games of Q4, including GTA VI and the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and many, many more. Plus Ace Combat 8 is meeting our sky-high expectations. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-fall-2-171202346 00:00 - Intro 03:45 - The Fall Game Preview 01:11:10 - Beyond Good and Evil 2 is Still Alive! 01:12:51 - Grasshopper Manufacture is Independent Again 01:16:57 - More Coming for The Last of Us? 01:22:15 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:23:34 - My One Thing 01:32:04 - Ace Combat 8 Impressions 01:46:50 - ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs Impressions 01:55:04 - Box Knight Impressions 02:02:39 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Impressions 02:10:05 - L&R: Validated Skip 02:16:35 - L&R: Moving Target Reviews 02:25:39 - L&R: Replay the Same Way? 02:35:23 - Bets 02:40:02 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 546 - It's time for a beefy discussion on the new Fire Emblem. Huber checks out the new Walking Dead beat 'em up. Shinji Mikami gets his due, and the brutal Xbox cuts continue. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-weaving-170525147 00:00 - Intro 02:42 - Destiny Lives! 18:06 - Xbox Layoffs Continue 40:32 - Auto Leveling in Final Fantasy VII Revelation 49:48 - Shinji Mikami Enters Academy Hall of Fame 55:52 - GTA VI Ultimate Edition Pricing 01:02:31 - Top 10 Story DLCs 01:23:40 - My One Thing / Apidya' Special Impressions 01:26:36 - My One Thing / The Rogue Prince of Persia Impressions 01:27:58 - My One Thing / Resident Evil Movie Impressions 01:31:22 - Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Impressions 02:15:57 - The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival Impressions 02:21:51 - L&R Game: Mythic Achievements 02:30:14 - L&R: Hated Remake Changes? It's Fine. 02:37:31 - L&R: Favorite Bad Video Game Movies 02:41:15 - Bets 02:43:43 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 545 - This year's BlizzCon brings a wave of new announcements. Sora comes to Fortnite and Halloween is here early. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-and-sep-170079571 00:00 - Intro 02:44 - BlizzCon Headlines 39:38 - Layoffs at IGN and Heart Machine 52:08 - Sora Comes to Fortnite 57:22 - A Word From Our Sponsors 58:53 - My One Thing 01:11:42 - Halloween Impressions 01:25:23 - Lou’s Lagoon Impressions 01:36:01 - L&R: Old Wounds 01:43:28 - L&R: Wary by Review 01:55:44 - L&R: Greetings from Caracas 01:58:12 - Bets 02:02:27 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 544 - Two Nintendo Directs, Wolverine impressions, Kojima news, and more previews from gamescom. The stacked weeks keep stacking! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-zelda-169245892 00:00 - Intro 03:04 - Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake Revealed 26:32 - Nintendo Direct 01:02:12 - Don’t Nod Restructuring 01:12:11 - Kojima's PHYSINT Moves from PlayStation to Xbox 01:25:08 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:26:34 - My One Thing 01:35:58 - Wolverine Impressions 02:16:35 - Final Fantasy Resonance Preview 02:19:49 - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Preview 02:22:35 - Exodus Preview 02:28:20 - L&R: Parasited 02:36:02 - L&R: Side Projects Winning 02:44:59 - L&R: The Internet Was Wrong 02:49:52 - Bets 02:54:49 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 543 - It's about as stacked as stacked weeks get. Huber's thoughts on GTA VI, Loads of gamescom previews, State of Play, Onimusha, Mortal Shell 2, Resonance, and a whole lot more. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-from-4-168677848 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - State of Play 51:59 - Huber's GTA VI Take 01:08:15 - Gamescom Previews! 01:08:27 - Croak 01:10:55 - Dungeon Lurker 01:12:22 - Bloodworth's Booth 01:12:32 - Die Deep 01:13:32 - Dead As Disco 01:16:58 - Anomalith 01:19:13 - Stupid Never Dies 01:21:12 - Knuckle Paradise 01:22:28 - About Fishing 01:24:55 - Tides of Annihilation 01:28:50 - Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse 01:33:30 - Silent Hill Townfall 01:35:53 - Usual June 01:38:14 - Gundam Rogue Orbit 01:39:29 - Warlock 01:41:45 - Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen 01:45:44 - Mega Man Dual Override 01:48:55 - The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past 01:54:04 - Gamescom Wrap-Up 02:00:35 - A Word From Our Sponsors 02:02:40 - My One Thing 02:14:46 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword 02:31:31 - Mortal Shell 2 02:42:01 - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy 02:49:57 - L&R: Blocky Life Sims 02:54:23 - L&R: Games With A Lover 02:57:14 - L&R: Masterpiece 03:05:22 - Bets 03:09:50 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 542 - We finally get to see GTA VI in action, and now one brave game has the guts to go head to head with a titan. This week also saw a huge wave of updates and announcements from gamescom. Plus we chat Blood Dungeon and Duskbloods. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-gta-and-168050098 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - GTA VI Gameplay Preview 21:19 - Gamescom Opening Night Live 53:52 - The Only Game with Guts 55:03 - A Word From Our Sponsors 56:52 - Damiani's My One Piece 59:25 - My One Thing 01:00:28 - Blood Dungeon Impressions 01:04:04 - The Duskbloods Network Test Impressions 01:22:01 - L&R: Your 14th Favorite Game 01:27:12 - L&R: Gaming Mementos 01:34:12 - L&R: ONL Disappointments 01:48:25 - Bets 01:51:48 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 541 - Mom! GTA VI is leaking again! This week we also got a pleasantly healthy dose of Kingdom Hearts IV news from D23. And we've been putting a ton of time into games, including DLC for Mafia and Reanimal, Marvel Tokon, and Wild Blue Skies. *Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Provided by PlayStation Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-kingdom-167325159 00:00 - Intro 03:33 - GTA VI Leaks 22:08 - Kingdom Hearts IV Reveals from D23 34:00 - Horizon Multiplayer Rebooted 43:03 - 2XKO Development Ends Later This Year 50:40 - Warren Spector Announces Retirement 59:37 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:01:52 - My One Thing 01:04:10 - Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor Impressions 01:10:10 - Reanimal: The Prisoner Impressions 01:14:21 - Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Impressions 01:35:08 - Wild Blue Skies Impressions 01:49:35 - L&R: Which Video Game Location Would You Visit? 01:56:19 - L&R: 2027 Games Hype 02:03:20 - L&R: Emotional Tag Lines 02:10:54 - L&R: Bonus Video Update 02:16:54 - Bets 02:24:26 - Closing Check out Isla and Sofia's new project See You in Fahlstaff http://www.fahl.show/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 540 - The studio behind Phasmophobia reveals the first wave of games they're funding including Sam Barlow's new title. Industry figureheads continue to throw themselves down the stairs. Our thoughts on FF XIV on Switch 2, and a new pirate game called Corsair Cove! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-pirates-166650609 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - New Sam Barlow Game - Precognition 12:01 - Saber CEO Crashes Out Over AI 22:06 - Bethesda Devs Greet Xbox Execs with Giant Inflatable Rat 32:15 - Restart Lays Off Entire Writing Staff 40:27 - Netflix Closes Night School and More Studios 50:46 - The Numbers Mason! 55:36 - My One Thing 01:02:00 - Corsair Cove Impressions 01:11:47 - Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 Impressions 01:35:03 - L&R: It's Bringing Me Back 01:39:57 - L&R: Seeing Cancelled Games 01:46:36 - L&R: Switch 2 Counter Argument 01:55:08 - L&R Game: Conclusive Exclusive 02:02:15 - Bets 02:05:32 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 539 - Big Walk opens our eyes to a finely tuned world made to be explored with friends. We share thoughts on Splatoon, Beast of Reincarnation, and DOOM. EA's catastrophic sale is complete, and GTA VI is making its big reveal on Netflix? Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-walking-166018571 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - GTA VI Extended Look to Premiere on Netflix 11:49 - The Story of Midnight Club 5's Death 23:31 - EA Sells for $55 Billion to Saudi-Led Group 39:45 - Switch 2 has sold 23.68 Million Units 01:03:34 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:05:23 - My One Thing 01:22:56 - Splatoon Raiders Impressions 01:45:05 - Big Walk Impressions 02:02:12 - Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations Impressions 02:11:43 - Beast of Reincarnation Impressions 02:33:02 - Moldrise Impressions 02:37:33 - L&R: Must Be Nice 02:38:44 - L&R: When Should The Sequels End? 02:52:21 - L&R: What About the Disc Players? 03:02:27 - Bets 03:05:51 - 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 538 - EA's CEO brings in such a big payday that the panel dubs him Andrew Wilson Fisk. We talk about FF VII Revelation's new job system. Plus, we share our thoughts on Dungeon Clawler and Halo: Campaign Evolved. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-final-165337092 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Battlefield 6 Earns EA CEO $38 Million Payday 16:08 - Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s FITS System 25:24 - Shuhei Yoshida Talks Japan Studio 33:42 - My One Thing 37:04 - Dungeon Clawler Impressions 41:38 - Halo: Campaign Evolved Impressions 57:14 - L&R: Will Resident Evil Co-op Return? 01:05:17 - L&R: Too Much God of War? 01:13:54 - L&R Game: Which Sold More? 01:25:39 - Bets 01:31:15 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 537 - A member of Xbox's new leadership team has already left. Miyamoto gives a rare interview revealing his thoughts on remakes and releasing games that tie in with the movies. Don has the goods on Wreckreation 2. We've got the June Sales Report, Top 10 Dragons, and more! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-2-best-164705138 00:00 - Intro 07:19 - New Xbox VP Leaves After 3 Months 15:02 - June Sales Report 29:48 - Miyamoto Speaks! 43:31 - Top 10 Dragons / Wyverns 01:08:55 - My One Thing 01:12:25 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:17:00 - Wreckreation 2 Preview 01:27:42 - L&R: The Comeback Kids 01:36:10 - L&R: Favorite Bad Games 01:43:14 - L&R: 10 Years and Onward 01:51:40 - Bets 02:01:26 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 536 - It's a week packed full of great games, including Denshattack!, The Alters: Last Variable, Hell Clock, and more. We also chat about Isla's trip to TennoCon and the upcoming network test for The Duskbloods. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-alters-164062913 00:00 - Intro 02:29 - Kingdom Hearts Coming to D23 17:00 - id Tech in Trouble 32:04 - Network Test Announced for The Duskbloods 45:02 - Isla's Time at TennoCon 01:06:48 - My One Thing 01:08:30 - Damiani's My One Piece 01:16:27 - Denshattack! Impressions 01:27:47 - Hell Clock Impressions 01:36:23 - PowerWash Simulator 2 - Star Wars DLC Impressions 01:46:07 - The Caribou Trail Impressions 01:52:13 - The Alters: Last Variable Impressions 01:59:00 - L&R: Tales of the Supernatural 02:08:50 - L&R: Delayed Accomplishments 02:13:14 - L&R: Again for the First Time 02:19:34 - Bets 02:22:35 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 535 - Xbox bet big on Game Pass, and now the legacy studios it purchased have to pay the price. Plus, we dive deep into the open waters of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-xbox-10-163416349 00:00 - Intro 03:18 - Xbox Bloodbath After Game Pass Failure 01:43:40 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:58:39 - Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced Impressions 02:38:00 - L&R: Half-GOTY 02:45:58 - L&R: Dream Stupid Questions 02:50:25 - L&R: The Xbox Conundrum 02:58:02 - Bets 03:01:14 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 534 - Sony thinks we don't need physical games anymore, and Microsoft resurrects disc to digital features from the Xbox One. Plus, we've been playing the new remakes for Gothic and Star Fox. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-date-3-162784030 00:00 - Intro 04:36 - PlayStation Announces the End of Physical Games 28:16 - Xbox Studio Closures on the Horizon 43:52 - Xbox Testing Disc-to-Digital Features 50:57 - May Sales Report 01:07:58 - Onimusha Coming 3 Weeks Earlier 01:08:56 - My One Thing 01:16:56 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:25:30 - Gothic 1 Remake Impressions 01:39:03 - Star Fox Impressions 02:01:01 - L&R: Gaming Energy 02:08:15 - L&R: YouTube to Movie Pipeline 02:14:17 - L&R: Will Prices Ever Drop? 02:21:58 - Bets 02:24:06 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 533 - Valve's new Steam Machine is finally here, and it costs a lot of money. GTA VI preorders are here, and it costs a lot of money. We share our thoughts on LEGO Batman, Adventures of Elliot, and Dave the Diver DLC. And we check out the community's Top 10 Side Gigs. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-high-vi-162168179 00:00 - Intro 07:52 - GTA VI Preorders and Pricing 36:56 - Steam Machine Launch and Pricing 56:37 - Kojima Teases OD 01:05:34 - Patrons' Top 10 Side Gigs 01:27:59 - My One Thing 01:38:56 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:43:31 - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Impressions 01:55:14 - Age of Wonders 4 / Minneapolis Shout Outs 01:57:23 - The Adventures of Elliot Impressions 02:09:01 - Dave the Diver: In The Jungle Impressions 02:17:14 - L&R Game: Lost in Translation No. 9 02:26:57 - L&R: "Game Announcement" 02:31:27 - L&R: Steam Machine if Price Wasn't a Factor 02:38:56 - Bets 02:44:03 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 532 - After pampering fans at their summer showcase, Xbox doesn't want the innovative studios it bought anymore. The GTA VI hype is about to start ratcheting up. Unreal is integrating AI, and Isla checks out the new Stronghold 4 demo. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-xbox-vi-161501254 00:00 - Intro 02:39 - GTA VI Cover Art Reveal 06:40 - Xbox Plans to Dump Multiple Studios 01:04:26 - Unreal Engine 6 to Integrate AI 01:21:54 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:25:24 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:36:37 - My One Thing 01:37:21 - Stronghold 4 Demo Impressions 01:42:26 - L&R: Strange Shopping Habits 01:48:34 - L&R: Video Game Crush 01:52:39 - L&R: Ocarina Remake Speculation 01:58:33 - L&R: Video Game Comebacks 02:05:01 - Bets 02:07:58 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got a dozen more previews from Summer Game Fest for your viewing pleasure, including Resident Evil Veronica, Alien Isolation 2, Onimusha, Gears of War E-Day, Mr. Records, and a lot more. 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Mr. Records 06:37 - Order of the Sinking Star 10:54 - Turok: Origins 17:28 - Gears of War: E-Day 24:32 - Join Us 29:31 - Bad Magpie 32:45 - Trine 6 38:38 - Rayman Legends: Retold 45:20 - Alien: Isolation 2 58:00 - SAW: Genesis 01:06:05 - Resident Evil Veronica 01:11:45 - Onimusha: Way of the Sword Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our second night of preview coverage goes over 20 games that we saw at Summer Game Fest, including Ace Combat, Control Resonant, Crazy Taxi, Spyro, and Virtua Fighter. Plus David Menkin from Pragmata stops by with ice cream! 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - The Lost Wild 06:31 - Magic The Gathering - Marvel Super Heroes Set 11:05 - Escape Academy 2 14:10 - Silent Hill Townfall 24:00 - The Wolf Among Us Remastered 28:00 - Spyro: A Realm Beyond 32:24 - Control Resonant 40:42 - Out of Words 47:10 - End of Abyss 52:58 - Avatar Legends 58:35 - Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve 01:04:55 - Tenebris Somnia 01:09:52 - Don’t Fret 01:14:00 - Barbie Rewind 01:15:26 - Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered 01:16:55 - Thief: The Dark Project Remastered 01:19:35 - Toy Story: Retro Roundup & Toy Story 3 Complete Edition 01:22:10 - Valor Mortis 01:28:14 - Virtua Fighter Crossroads 01:35:30 - Crazy Taxi: World Tour 01:43:46 - A Chat with David Menkin from Pragmata Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some bonus content this week if you didn't already catch our big preview blocks on Twitch or YouTube. We played a lot of games on the first day of Summer Game Fest Play Days, and here's the first round of titles that we can talk about so far. 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Sonic Pico Park 15:20 - Slap Out of It 21:55 - Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 35:54 - Demi and the Fractured Dream 41:36 - Forever Ago 48:50 - D-Topia 54:52 - Blood Dungeon 01:01:22 - Way to the Woods 01:06:33 - My Arms Are Longer Now 01:10:19 - Ithaca 01:17:06 - Lazy River 01:20:21 - Super Yooka-Laylee Kart 01:24:42 - Shot One Fighters 01:29:50 - Screenbound 01:35:23 - Bub 01:39:21 - Dreadmoor 01:44:48 - Stern Pinball - Pokemon and Transformers 01:53:54 - Sea of Remnants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 531 - It's been a whirlwind week of reveals and previews, and we're back in the studio to talk about the second wave of showcases and our thoughts on this summer's events overall. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-up-xbox-160877695 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - Xbox Showcase 44:16 - PC Gaming Show 53:05 - Nintendo Direct 01:46:50 - SGF Week Final Thoughts 01:52:45 - My One Thing 02:00:02 - Damiani’s My One Piece 02:08:38 - 7th Guest Remake Impressions 02:16:34 - L&R: A Window to God of War's Past 02:22:36 - L&R: Couch vs. Desk 02:27:19 - L&R: Concerns About Senua 02:37:12 - Bets / Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 530 - The big show is over, so what are our takeaways? We go over all the biggest announcements from Keighley's stage. Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-summer-160317794 00:00 - Intro 04:01 - State of Play 01:22:04 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:25:08 - Summer Game Fest Showcase 02:55:59 - Day of the Devs 03:05:40 - L&R: Characters That Remind You of Allies 03:09:23 - L&R: Go-To Fast Food Order 03:13:10 - L&R: Favorite Betting Special Bet 03:16:37 - Bets 03:18:53 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 529 - 007 First Light and Mina the Hollower are here, and they're both phenomenal. Bloodworth is back from Kyoto with stories from BitSummit, one of the most important indie conventions in the world. Plus, new Witcher 3 expansion, Dragon Quest XII, Call of Duty, and more! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-bond-29-159550773 00:00 - Intro 03:17 - New Witcher 3 Expansion - Songs of the Past 10:33 - Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams 19:24 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Revealed 27:52 - Steam Deck Price Hike 35:20 - My One Thing 43:54 - Damiani’s My One Piece 48:37 - 007 First Light Impressions 01:14:43 - HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndacate Preview 01:18:44 - Mina The Hollower Full Game Impressions 01:49:51 - Bloodworth at BitSummit 02:11:52 - Vikings on Trampolines BitSummit Preview 02:13:52 - The Free Shepherd BitSummit Preview 02:15:45 - Yodelee Golf BitSummit Preview 02:17:15 - Corocoro Friends BitSummit Preview 02:19:02 - Kidbash: Super Legend BitSummit Preview 02:22:57 - Top 10 Live Action Trailers 02:35:15 - L&R: Best and Worst Controllers 02:40:33 - L&R: Pleasantly Surprised 02:45:35 - L&R: Detective Games 02:52:47 - Bets 02:56:38 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 528 - PlayStation pivots back towards exclusives and dumps Destiny. Meanwhile, Don shares his thoughts on Duck Side of the Moon and a new R-Type game. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-end-of-158966470 00:00 - Intro 12:04 - Embracer Spins-off Fellowship Entertainment 30:41 - Sony Pulls Away from PC Releases 45:50 - Destiny 2 is Ending 54:30 - Cyclops and The Thing Added to Marvel Cosmic Invasion 55:23 - Sonic 4 Movie Wraps Production 57:58 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:00:20 - My One Thing 01:08:45 - Damiani’s My One Piece 01:15:22 - R-Type Dimensions III 01:26:34 - Duck Side of the Moon 01:34:00 - L&R Game: Would You Take the Leak? 01:41:13 - L&R: Free Trial Time Limits 01:48:29 - L&R: Worst 2s 01:58:00 - Bets! 02:04:46 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 527 - The Talos Principle 3 has been revealed, and Isla is very happy. Switch 2 prices are going up, and the GTA rumors are heating up. Plus, a packed week for games as we chat about Forza Horizon 6, Mina the Hollower, Mixtape, and Replaced. 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - The Talos Principle 3 Announced! 14:15 - Switch 2 Price Hike 28:51 - Dragon Quest Livestream 32:31 - Lies of P 2 35:35 - Sega Updates 37:18 - GTA VI Pre-Order Leaks 41:08 - My One Piece 46:01 - My One Thing 56:01 - Forza Horizon 6 Impressions 01:16:35 - Mixtape Impressions 01:26:23 - Replaced Impressions 01:31:34 - Mina the Hollower Impressions 01:47:35 - L&R: Favorite Environment to Walk In 01:55:58 - L&R: Worth the Commitment 02:06:42 - Bets 02:15:02 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 526 - Nintendo drops a Star Fox Direct out of nowhere. Don gets to share his love for Huntdown: Overtime. Isla checks out the Steam controller, and we finally get to talk Vampire Crawlers. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-star-8-157696992 00:00 - Intro 03:58 - Star Fox Direct 17:29 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 26:40 - GameStop Wants to Buy eBay 33:06 - Steam Controller Impressions 48:18 - My One Thing 01:02:45 - My One Piece 01:09:40 - Vampire Crawlers Impressions 01:25:21 - Huntdown: Overtime Impressions 01:38:42 - L&R: Xbox Momentum 01:57:30 - L&R: Legacy Redux 02:11:50 - Bets 02:16:55 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 525 - It's a packed episode, as we get a teaser to follow up one of the best Alien games ever made. Huber got to put extensive time into 007 First Light. Damiani has stories from FF XIV Fan Fest. Plus, Diablo IV, Heroes of Might and Magic, inKONBINI, Top 10 Boats, and more! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-alien-2-157058683 00:00 - Intro 02:36 - Alien Isolation 2 Teaser 15:02 - March Sales Report 29:44 - Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs Villains 36:25 - Resident Evil Movie Trailer 49:27 - Stories and News from FF XIV Fan Fest 01:15:09 - My One Piece 01:17:00 - My One Thing 01:19:56 - Top 10 Boats 01:33:37 - 007 First Light Preview 01:57:37 - inKONBINI Impressions 02:03:06 - Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Impressions 02:12:11 - Might and Magic: Olden Era Impressions 02:19:08 - L&R: Ongoing Games 02:25:42 - L&R: Who Would You Hang With? 02:29:04 - L&R: Legacy 02:42:57 - Bets 02:46:41 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 524 - We finally get our hands on the sequel to Returnal, dodging bullets through the eclipse. Don gets a dreamy Black Flag remake, and Xbox is dropping the price of Game Pass? Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-in-and-156500151 00:00 - Intro 02:28 - Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced 20:44 - ID@Xbox Showcase and Second Wind Showcase 45:27 - Xbox Game Pass Drops (Some) Prices 53:54 - Nintendo Sued for Tarriff Refunds 57:39 - Elden Ring Movie News 01:01:12 - A Word From Our Sponsors1:03:21 - My One Thing 01:12:29 - Saros Impressions 01:43:57 - L&R: Maximizing Mini-Games 01:53:25 - L&R: I'm Out 02:00:37 - L&R: The State of Driving Games 02:10:36 - Bets 02:20:13 - 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 523 - The voice of Hugh, David Menkin, joins us to chat about Pragmata. Huber puts some time into Mouse: P.I. for Hire. Metro is back with a purpose, and Rockstar gets hacked again. Get the extended cut on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-w-david-155836847 00:00 - Intro 03:47 - Metro 2039 Revealed 13:36 - Rockstar Got Hacked Again 31:10 - Metal Gear, Call of Duty, and Bloodborne Movies 53:55 - Damiani’s My One Piece 59:09 - My One Thing 01:04:57 - Pragmata Impressions 01:22:22 - Pragmata David Menkin Interview 01:43:12 - Mouse: P.I. for Hire Impressions 01:52:16 - L&R: Robamiani Rampage 01:57:45 - L&R: Superior Spinoffs 02:01:24 - L&R: Singular Focus 02:07:28 - Bets 02:13:17 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 522 - The Triple-i Showcase is back and getting Huber hyped about typing. PlayStation is offering to put you into one of their games, and Bloodworth returns to talk about his experience at PAX East and a few games he played. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-triple-155276379 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - The Triple-i Initiative Showcase 41:51 - Sony Announces “The Playerbase” 48:48 - Amazon Mass Effect Show for "Non-Gamers" 56:12 - My One Thing 01:03:33 - Bloodworth at PAX East 01:13:25 - Gnaw PAX East Impressions 01:17:23 - Ghost Eater PAX East Impressions 01:19:20 - The Secret of Crystal Mountain PAX East Impressions 01:20:59 - Super Blowfish Castle PAX East Impressions 01:23:43 - L&R: Spend or Save? 01:31:57 - L&R: Second Screen Experience 01:33:50 - L&R: Favorite Vehicles 01:40:53 - Bets 01:45:34 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 521 - PlayStation hardware gets a massive price hike. The new Life is Strange is actually good! And Jason Wishnov returns to chat about his new game, People of Note. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-900-us-154665150 Check out Jason's game, People of Note: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626170/People_of_Note/ 00:00 - Intro 02:12 - Easy Allies 10th Anniversary Recap 09:08 - PlayStation 5 is Now More Expensive 17:57 - Nintendo Loses Patent Claim 24:14 - People of Note w/ Jason Wishnov 51:42 - Damiani’s My One Piece 55:06 - My One Thing 01:06:48 - Life Is Strange: Reunion Impressions 01:18:55 - Death Stranding 2 PC Impressions 01:29:28 - L&R: Do What to the Shareholders? 01:37:28 - L&R: Favorite Game Shows 01:43:23 - L&R Game: Remake, Remaster, Relaunch, Reject 01:58:16 - Bets 02:05:16 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 520 - The game designer behind People of Note (and Mysterious Monsters), Jason Wishnov joins us as we look ahead through which games are coming up over the next three months. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-spring-154056278 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Epic Layoffs 17:46 - February Sales Report 47:17 - April Games Preview 01:19:21 - May Games Preview 01:41:02 - June Games Preview 01:56:53 - My One Thing 02:03:00 - Top 10 Menu Music 02:13:30 - L&R: Best Season for Gaming 02:20:06 - L&R: Benefits of AI 02:29:02 - L&R: Creator's Intent 02:38:24 - Bets 02:45:01 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 519 - Nvidia's latest visual showpiece gets a big thumbs down. Bloodworth is back from GDC with loads of stories and previews. Isla shares her thoughts on Slay the Spire 2, while Huber gets sweaty in Marathon. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-dlss5-153497379 00:00 - Intro 04:38 - Vampire Crawlers Releases April 21st 09:11 - The Legend of California Revealed 15:27 - No Thanks to Nvidia's DLSS5 31:52 - Subnautica 2 Early Access and Further Drama 41:25 - Bloodworth's Trip to GDC 59:45 - GDC Preview: Soundgrass 01:02:58 - GDC Preview: Hoa 2 01:05:12 - GDC Preview: Mouse P.I. for Hire 01:08:45 - GDC Preview: Darwin's Paradox 01:10:55 - GDC Preview: Mina the Hollower 01:14:32 - GDC Preview: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition 01:15:45 - GDC Preview: SiN Reloaded 01:20:15 - GDC Preview: At Fate's End 01:25:00 - GDC Preview: Desolus 01:26:30 - GDC Preview: Screenbound 01:30:37 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:32:55 - My One Piece 01:41:05 - My One Thing 01:46:40 - Slay the Spire 2 Impressions 01:54:05 - Marathon Impressions 02:10:24 - L&R: EZA's 10th Anniversary 02:11:45 - L&R Game: Sink or Swim - Favorite Eights 02:30:48 - L&R: Resident Evil's Next Steps 02:40:33 - Bets 02:46:35 - 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 518 - It's time to share our thoughts on the all-new Pokemon Pokopia and Ghost of Yotei Legends. Nagoshi Studio is in trouble after NetEase flaked out. Story DLC is confirmed for Resident Evil Requiem, and Xbox trickles out more next-gen info at GDC. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-welcome-152946215 00:00 - Intro 06:17 - Resident Evil Requiem Story DLC 18:25 - Battlefield Layoffs 28:49 - NetEase Pulls Funding on Nagoshi Studio 36:58 - More Details on Next Xbox 44:51 - BAFTA Nominations 53:08 - My One Piece 01:05:39 - My One Thing 01:18:55 - Pokemon Pokopia Impressions 01:37:55 - Ghost of Yotei Legends Impressions 01:48:57 - L&R Game: EZA Show Titles 01:59:17 - L&R: Apathetic Freedom 02:07:39 - L&R: Best Weather 02:16:30 - Bets 02:20:28 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 517 - New leadership at Xbox whips up a fancy logo to reassure fans. Pokémon Gen 10 has graphics? Nintendo must be sending out dev kits because the latest Indie World is packed, and we chat about our thoughts on the new WWE and Planet of Lana II. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-new-and-152393497 00:00 - Intro 04:43 - Highguard is Officially Closing Down 18:54 - The New Xbox: Project Helix 27:04 - PlayStation Pulls Back on PC Ports 31:33 - Pokémon Gen 10 - Winds and Waves 38:00 - Nintendo Indie World Highlights 45:08- Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remake Confirmed 01:00:55 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:04:48 - Top 10 Twos 01:16:39 - My One Thing 01:22:45 - WWE 2K26 Impressions 01:37:08 - The Disney Afternoon Collection Impressions 01:46:26 - Planet of Lana II Impressions 01:58:48 - L&R: Option to Skip 02:04:57 - L&R Game: Pokémon vs Monster Hunter 02:10:55 - L&R: Pales in Comparison 02:15:28 - Bets 02:21:18 - 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. Go to https://www.factormeals.com/allies50off and use code ALLIES50OFF to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 516 - Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox. Resident Evil Requiem is here, and Wolverine has a release date. Plus, we played FixForce, a brand new co-op game coming from Surgent Studios. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-evil-151783810 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Xbox Leadership Shake-Ups 19:09 - Wolverine Release Date Announced 26:55 - Eurogamer and Further Layoffs 37:34 - January Sales Report 49:18 - FixForce Preview 01:01:51 - My One Piece 01:08:33 - My One Thing 01:20:04 - Resident Evil Requiem Impressions 01:46:58 - God of War Sons of Sparta Impressions 01:59:37 - Vampire Crawlers Demo Impressions 02:06:15 - L&R: Favorite Reviews to Make 02:13:03 - L&R: Open Eyes for a New Genre 02:18:27 - L&R: Is Your Favorite Game in the Past 02:23:01 - Bets 02:27:19 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 515 - Five years after purchasing the celebrated Bluepoint Games, Sony flushes them down the drain. In lighter news, Blood is back to share stories from DICE, and we have impressions of Mario Tennis Fever, Demon Tides, Scott Pilgrim, and more! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-sony-151223167 00:00 - Intro 04:38 - .hack//Z.E.R.O. Revealed! 09:13 - Layers of Fear 3 Announced 13:22 - The Escapist Replaced by AI 18:44 - Sony Closes Bluepoint Games 39:14 - DICE Awards and Stories from Bloodworth 47:50 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:14 - My One Piece 54:57 - My One Thing 01:01:06 - Mario Tennis Fever Impressions 01:11:45 - Awaysis Preview 01:18:01 - Scott Pilgrim EX Demo Impressions 01:27:23 - Demon Tides Impressions 01:33:38 - L&R: What Next? 01:39:04 - L&R: A Resident Evil Pairing 01:43:43 - L&R: Olympic Video Games 01:50:24 - Bets 01:56:47 - 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. Check out the game Blood's launching this week, Horripilant: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3525970/Horripilant/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 514 - Sony brought the goods with the first State of Play for 2026, including God of War, Castlevania, Silent Hill, and more. We share our thoughts on Reanimal and Romeo is a Dead Man. Plus, we're joined by Quentin Cobb and Elaine Gomez for an excellent chat about their new studio Ironroot Games. Learn more about Ironroot Games at https://ironrootgames.com/ Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-state-150717880 00:00 - Intro 03:35 - State of Play Highlights 50:05 - Riot and Wildlight Layoffs 01:04:23 - Remedy Gets a New CEO 01:11:08 - Baldur's Gate Gets a TV Show 01:15:03 - My One Thing 01:20:37 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Impressions 01:32:33 - Romeo is a Dead Man Impressions 01:39:22 - Reanimal Impressions 01:47:33 - Meet Ironroot Games - Interview 02:42:11 - L&R: Favorite Love Stories 02:47:15 - L&R: What Needs a Sequel? 02:54:53 - L&R: First Time with a Classic 03:07:18 - Bets 03:11:01 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 513 - Isla's been having a great time in Nioh 3. Overwatch has dropped the 2 and picked up Jetpack Cat. And the latest Nintendo Direct has a gorgeous new exclusive, as well as some dino goodness. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-nioh-3-150079202 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Nintendo Partner Direct Highlights 27:55 - Resident Evil Live Action Trailer 33:26 - Horizon Hunters Gathering 40:26 - Big Moves for Overwatch 47:46 - Podracing Confirmed 50:16 - A Word From Our Sponsors 56:13 - Switch is the Best-Selling Nintendo Console 01:00:22 - PlayStation Financial Report 01:01:53 - Sony Patents AI-Powered Podcasts 01:05:40 - Austin Wintory Won a Grammy 01:06:16 - My One Thing 01:13:45 - Nioh 3 Impressions 01:35:49 - L&R: Heartfelt Memories 01:38:24 - L&R: Call it a Comeback 01:46:11 - L&R: PTO-Worthy Releases 01:52:40 - Bets 01:57:34 - 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. Go to https://www.factormeals.com/allies50off and use code ALLIES50OFF to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 512 - We weigh in with our thoughts on the first few days of Highguard. Huntdown: Overtime has Don's eyes lighting up. Dispatch has questionable censorship on Switch 2, and our patrons list the Top 10 Babies. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-highs-149486539 00:00 - Intro 03:06 - Huntdown: Overtime Announced 16:46 - Most Popular Platforms Among Devs 21:15 - Ubisoft Unions Call for Strike 30:25 - Dispatch Censored on Switch 2 38:21 - A Word From Our Sponsors 39:39 - Top 10 Babies 50:34 - My One Thing 01:02:50 - Highguard Impressions 01:17:48 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Impressions 01:33:23 - L&R: Contest Prizes 01:40:49 - L&R: Winning Genre Combos 01:49:38 - L&R: 3DS Favorites 02:00:23 - Bets 02:05:29 - Closing This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 511 - Xbox's annual Developer Direct offers a strong look at four promising new games for 2026. Square Enix cashes out with one more Life is Strange. Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia, and we check out the December sales charts. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-forza-6-148917620 00:00 - Intro 02:37 - Life is Strange: Reunion 16:53 - Ubisoft Cancellations and Restructuring 35:17 - Forza Horizon 6 39:52 - Beast of Reincarnation 45:36 - Kiln 52:09 - Fable 01:00:53 - A Word from Our Sponsors 01:04:00 - December Sales Report 01:18:26 - My One Thing 01:27:41 - L&R: Germany's Top Selling of 2025 01:32:06 - L&R: The Best Button 01:37:54 - L&R: Outside the Box 01:44:00 - Bets 01:52:46 - 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. This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 510 - A new year has come, and it's time for us to start looking forward to what's next, including an all new Resident Evil, the next game from Grasshopper Manufacture, Reanimal, Replaced, Mouse, and more. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-winter-148349449 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - Kratos Has Been Cast 05:56 - January Game Preview 29:47 - February Game Preview 01:10:36 - A Word From Our Sponsors 01:11:50 - March Game Preview 01:41:00 - My One Thing 01:48:39- L&R: Date Night 01:55:09 - L&R Game: Casting Keanu 02:04:48 - L&R: Most Anticipated 2026 02:12:04 - Bets 02:22:40 - Closing This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Winter Game Preview Timestamps: (Thanks to PateOfCourse) January: 5:56 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition 7:56 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon / DeadCore Redux 8:12 - BrokenLore: Unfollow 9:49 - GHOST CAM / On-Together: Virtual Co-Working / Blightstone 10:02 - Escape from Ever After 11:52 - Highguard 15:48 - Speedball 17:54 - Dispatch (Switch and Switch 2) 18:29 - Cairn 22:40 - Don't Stop, Girlypop! 24:35 - Code Vein II 27:14 - Vampires: Bloodlord Rising 29:39 - Front Mission 3 Remake February: 29:47 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 33:11 - Nioh 3 37:20 - Romeo is a Dead Man 39:46 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties 43:55 - Mario Tennis Fever 47:24 - Ride 6 49:24 - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard 51:26 - High on Life 2 52:35 - Reanimal 54:57 - ASTROBOTANICA 55:06 - Styx: Blades of Greed 55:57 - Ys X: Proud Nordics 56:05 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5) 1:03:11 - Towerborne 1:05:21 - Tales of Berseria Remastered 1:05:36 - Resident Evil Requiem March: 1:12:01 - World of Warcraft: Midnight 1:16:17 - Coffee Talk Tokyo / Pokémon Pokopia 1:17:57 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando 1:19:49 - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake 1:21:22 - Replaced 1:24:31 - Solasta II 1:24:58 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection 1:25:12 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire 1:27:52 - Crimson Desert 1:32:58 - Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection 1:35:25 - Winter Preview wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 509 - We're back from the holidays with stories to tell and games to discuss, including our thoughts on Witcher 3 DLC rumors, Big Hops, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, Hades II, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-big-new-147795937 00:00 - Intro 17:53 - James Bond Delay 24:22 - Vince Zampella Passed Away 27:46 - GOG Under New Ownership (Sorta) 30:21 - Witcher 3 Expansion Rumors 37:50 - Ubisoft Shutters Halifax Studio 40:04 - DICE Awards Nominations 42:59 - Tomb Raider Cast Reveal 45:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors 47:34 - My One Thing 57:24 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions 01:17:05 - Hades II Impressions 01:27:39 - Big Hops Impressions 01:32:00 - Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Demo Impressions 01:49:34 - L&R: Challenge Modes / Mods 01:52:41 - L&R: Avatar: Fire & Ash 02:01:38 - L&R: Video Game Language 02:08:40 - Bets 02:20:34 - 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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-demons-146234620 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-metroid-145122815 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices