Podcast
The Easy Allies Podcast
Hosted by Easy Allies · EN
We discuss the latest video games and weekly industry headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.
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Mixtape, Forza, Mina, and Replaced - Easy Allies Podcast - May 15, 2026
4d ago02:25:05Tap to summarizeEp 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
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Star Fox, Aliens, and Huntdown: Overtime - Easy Allies Podcast - May 8, 2026
2w ago02:26:33Tap to summarizeEp 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
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Alien Isolation 2, 007, FF XIV, and Boats - Easy Allies Podcast - May 1, 2026
3w ago02:55:54Tap to summarizeEp 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
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Surviving in Saros and Black Flag Returns - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 24th, 2026
4w ago02:29:18Tap to summarizeEp 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
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Pragmata w/ David Menkin and Mouse: P.I. for Hire - Easy Allies Podcast - Apr 17th, 2026
Apr 1902:19:54Tap to summarizeEp 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
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Triple-i Highlights and PAX East Stories - Easy Allies Podcast - April 10th, 2026
Apr 1201:51:51Tap to summarizeEp 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
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900 US Dollars! - Easy Allies Podcast - April 3rd, 2026
Apr 502:13:28Tap to summarizeEp 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
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Spring Game Preview w/ Jason Wishnov - Easy Allies Podcast - March 27th, 2026
Mar 2902:54:20Tap to summarizeEp 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
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DLSS5, Marathon, and Tales from GDC - Easy Allies Podcast - March 20th, 2026
Mar 2202:55:52Tap to summarizeEp 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
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Welcome to Pokopia! - Easy Allies Podcast - March 13th, 2026
Mar 1502:30:20Tap to summarizeEp 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
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