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Extended - Avowed, Kingdom Come 2, and State of Play - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 14, 2025
Ep 462 - It's time for some killer first-person RPGs, whether you're more into fantasy or history. PlayStation shows off a new slate of games, and Don checks out a demo for Lou's Lagoon.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_QpMUChMAc0:00 - Intro4:28 - State of Play1:26:04 - Lou's ...
Split Fiction's First Hours Are Absolutely Incredible - Hands-On Preview
How many games are in this game? Bloodworth spent two and a half hours in this new co-op adventure from the makers of It Takes Two, and so far, he's incredibly impressed.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHO39UnAfkcComing to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 6th
Post Trauma Preview - Dark, Enigmatic, and Fleshy
We checked out the upcoming Post Trauma, inspired by early Silent Hill and Resident Evil games, with fixed camera angles, tricky puzzles, and psychological uncertanties.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GePd5NywvGg
Elden Ring Nightreign Mega Preview - Addicted and Obsessed
Three-player co-op Elden Ring with roguelite and Fortnite mechanics? What is this exactly? After a boatload of playtime, the answer is that it's amazing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFEx2HJ54UY
South of Midnight Preview - Feeling These Vibes
After playing through one of South of Midnight's early chapters, we're impressed by the stunning craftsmanship and moody atmosphere, but we still need a little more time to see how we feel about the gameplay.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T3jRkRNhoMComing April 8th to PC and Xbox
Monster Hunter Wilds Preview - TLDR: It's Goooood!
We recently got the chance to check in on Monster Hunter Wilds, and we're seeing big improvements from last summer. Isla lays out all the details on new monsters, the new weakpoint system, and more with plenty of new footage.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIH02CwPKLgComing Feb 28th to PC, PS5, ...
The Wrong Way to Play Orcs Must Die!
The allies play Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap and it doesn't go well.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDOgRnxe3o8Check out the full archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nVCnJ9bvtc
Love and Respect for Feb 14th Podcast
It's time to get your questions in for this week's podcast. I'll be out all week, so Huber is fully in charge. Type your question, topic, or game in the comments below. If your entry is not selected, feel free to submit it again the following week. We appreciate your support and are grat...
February 2025 Community Showcase
This month, the Community Showcase will take place on Tuesday, February 18. Please be sure to get your submissions in by the deadline!Send your submissions here:https://forms.gle/PX7g9mEYqZNPV9Rz6View submissions here:https://tinyurl.com/4mn48hjuSHOWCASE GUIDELINESNo submissions will be accepted pas...
Thinky Games! - Blue Prince, Craftlings, and Knights in Tight Spaces - Triple Preview
We recently got to check out Raw Fury's upcoming lineup of games, and this trio of titles each put your brain to the test in very different ways. (Blue Prince! Let's go!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD_tpaLb2p00:00 - Intro0:58 - Blue Prince14:43 - Craftlings18:35 - Knights in Tight Spaces
Extended - While Waiting for Soul-Sucking Action - Easy Allies Podcast - Feb 7, 2025
Ep 461 - Capcom spills a few more details on the new Onimusha, as well as revealing an Onimusha 2 remaster. Plus, we give our thoughts on Citizen Sleeper 2, While Waiting, and Tails of Iron II.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkPXm1Vkr7g0:00 - Intro2:54 - Capcom Spotlight 38:34 - Citizen Sleep...
Love and Respect for Feb 7th Podcast
It's time to get your questions in for this week's podcast. Huber will back in the host seat this week, so we'll get to find out what a fancy STARS member sounds like. I can't share which games we're working on for impressions just yet, but there are quite a few options. And I...
Eternal Strands - Freeze That Dragon's Mouth Shut!
Eternal Strands lets you play with fun physics interactions while taking down huge creatures and exploring its world, and it has some interesting approaches to crafting as well.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYWBZOdMUsIGet the full discussion in latest podcast episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Mass Effect Still Has a Long Way to Go
There's rough news about BioWare this week, and aside from losing some great people, it's clear that they won't be putting out a new Mass Effect game any time soon.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CCIk46S00cGet the full podcast discussion in the next episode Sunday morning or become a $5...
Forza on PlayStation and the Future of Xbox
Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5 this spring, and Phil Spencer has been making the rounds, preaching the benefits of Xbox's new multiplatform approach. We talk about the recent headlines and give our own theories on where Xbox is going.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrfEguiAeg0Get the full podc...
Extended - Xbox for All and BioWare in Trouble - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 31, 2025
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.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ga2vW...
Personal Picks for the 2024 Easy Allies Awards - Audio Version
The main event may be over, but we've got a range of other categories where we want to give some shout-outs to more games, as well as our personal top picks for 2024.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xs7MDktYtVEBe sure to check out our Game of the Year video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Easy Allies 2024 Game of the Year Deliberations - Audio Version
An incredible lineup of video games released in 2024, and now it's time for us to talk about our highlights, whittle down the list to a group of final nominees, and choose the Easy Allies Game of the Year. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIqpy_oCyqESee our fully packaged and polished GOTY...
Easy Allies 2024 Game of the Year
Last year had more incredible games than any one person could ever hope to keep up with, from every direction and every genre, and these are the 12 games that impacted us the most in 2024.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYd3ZjTtMLgIf you want to go behind the scenes to see how we got to this point, ...
Now THIS is Platforming! - Star Wars: The Phantom Jankness
Huber introduces Gabby to Jedi Power Battles, thanks to this new remaster, and it's a comedy of failed jumps and friendly fire.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5fAHu-QYs4Check out the full archive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S72RB-CaCxo
Love and Respect for Jan 31st Podcast
It's time to get your questions in for this week's podcast. Huber's out this week, so I'll be back in the host seat. Looking to chat about Eternal Strands, which I've put a little time into so far and hope to play more. We might manage to get the Hello Kitty game in there this we...
GOTY Time is Almost Here
This Tuesday, January 28th, we'll be revealing our Game of the Year and more. Starting at 4:00 PM PT on twitch.tv/easyallies we'll go through our personal picks, and as soon as we're done, we'll roll this year's Game of the Year video. Once it's finished airing, we'll set...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PC - First Impressions
Damiani has put a few hours into Rebirth on PC, and even though he hasn't upgraded his rig yet, it's looking pretty nice so far.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoIysSdTfJsGet the full podcast discussion in the next episode Sunday morning or become a $5 patron to watch the extended edition ri...
Extended - Huber Takes the Lead - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 24, 2025
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. Video: https://www.youtub...
Assassin's Creed Shadows - Hands-On Preview
Huber finally gets to play the next Assassin's Creed game set in feudal Japan, and has a lot to say about the two protagonists, exploration, combat, stealth, and more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4lDV_pVZ3gComing March 20th to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Community Showcase - January 2025
It's a new year and time for a new selection of creative submissions from our patrons. Join our $10 contributor tier to show off your work next month!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbrAbk1aWJ4View submissions here:https://tinyurl.com/4mey4ppk
Love and Respect for Jan 24th Podcast
It's time to get your questions in for this week's podcast. This will be Huber's first week as the main host of the podcast, and I'm not quite sure whether I'll still be choosing the questions or if he'll want to pick them himself. Anything can happen! As for games, maybe we&...
Civilization VII - Isla Puts Ben Franklin to Shame
Isla explains some of the new features and systems in Civ VII, which she's been playing ahead of release, and she can't put it down.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv0ycWWQ8CgGet the full discussion in latest podcast episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5aWsvbnTwoOrbecome a patron to wa...
Switch 2 Reveal - First Thoughts
We share some of our initial reactions to the Switch 2 reveal, from mouse controls to Mario Kart in this snippet from the latest Easy Allies Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXn8OqxNGjwGet the full nearly hour-long discussion in the next episode Sunday morning or become a $5 patron to watch ...
Extended - Nintendo Finally Shows the Switch 2 - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 17, 2025
Ep 458 - It had to happen sometime. Nintendo finally gives us a glimpse at their next hardware platform, and we have a lot to say. Meanwhile, a new vampire RPG from some of the minds behind The Witcher 3, our latest Civ VII preview, thoughts on Tales of Graces f Remastered, and more.Video: https://w...
