The Easy Allies Podcast

Ep 431 - After recent changes, Xbox Game Pass may no longer be such an incredible value. We also got a sneak peek at the big new update for The Outlast Trials, including it's newest freako. Plus, thoughts on Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Still Wakes The Deep, Blockbuster Inc, and the May Sales Report. (0:00) - Intro (3:56) - Xbox Takes Day One Games Out of Game Pass (18:36) - The Outlast Trials - New Update Preview (26:30) - Still Wakes the Deep Impressions (38:02) - May Sales Report (51:16) - A Word From Our Sponsors (53:16) - Blockbuster Inc Impressions (1:08:28) - Destiny 2: The Final Shape Impressions (1:20:40) - Also This Week (1:39:15) - L&R: Revisiting Old Favorites (1:43:13) - L&R: Speed Runs (1:50:36) - L&R Game: Anagram Names (2:03:19) - Bets (2:08:29) - 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 430 - The rest of the crew's away, but Isla and Damiani are here to talk about the new Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, the latest expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, Luigi's Mansion 2, and our patrons' Top 10 Trains. (0:00) - Intro (3:33) - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (21:29) - Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Impressions (49:13) - Patrons' Top 10 Trains (1:01:03) - Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Impressions (1:10:15) - Also This Week (1:18:27) - L&R: Best Tacos (1:26:33) - L&R: 4th of July Gaming (1:31:28) - L&R Game: Word Association (1:37:01) - Bets (1:41:10) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 429 - It's an early shoot for us, but what better way to kick off the summer than with a look at all the games coming up in the next three months. Plus, we chat about SMT V: Vengeance, Indika, and the Riven remake. (0:00) - Intro (3:05) - July Game Preview (40:15) - August Game Preview (1:28:41) - September Game Preview (2:00:06) - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Impressions (2:13:25) - Indika Impressions (2:16:29) - Riven Remake Impressions (2:25:40) - L&R: Favorite Winter Levels (2:29:21) - L&R: Satisfying Buttons (2:32:40) - L&R Game: Lost in Translation 7 (2:40:16) - Bets (2:46:20) - Closing Games discussed in this episode: Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Anger Foot Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield Cataclismo Flock Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Été Arranger Frostpunk 2 Smite 2 Thank Goodness, You're Here! Volgarr: The Viking II Cat Quest III SteamWorld Heist II Stormgate I Am Your Beast Black Myth: Wukong Dustborn Enotria: The Last Song Concord World of Warcraft: The War Within Monster Jam Showdown Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn Visions of Mana Star Wars Outlaws Parcel Corps STALKER 2 What the Car? Astro Bot Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Yars Rising Phoenix Springs UFO 50 Rusty Rabbit The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 428 - This summer's Nintendo Direct proves that the Switch ain't dead yet. Elden Ring's big DLC continues to impress, we check out highlights from the Limited Run showcase. Plus, previews for Metal Slug Tactics and Nikoderiko, and our patrons' picks for Top 10 Box Art. (0:00) - Intro (1:43) - Nintendo Direct Highlights (1:10:06) - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Impressions (1:36:06) - Patrons' Top 10 Box Art (1:53:23) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:55:42) - Limited Run Games Announcements (2:15:36) - Metal Slug Tactics Preview (2:24:08) - Nikoderiko Preview (2:32:13) - Also This Week (2:45:28) - L&R: Full Console Collections (2:50:34) - L&R: More HD-2D Candidates (2:54:28) - L&R Game: Capcom vs. Capcom (3:00:02) - Bets (3:05:47) - 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 427 - It's time to talk about the second half of the big show, including Microsoft, Ubisoft, the PC Gaming Show, and more, but there's no question that Xbox knocked this one out of the park. (0:00) - Intro (2:16) - Life is Strange: Double Exposure (13:48) - Xbox Showcase Highlights (1:32:55) - Ubisoft Forward Highlights (2:01:44) - PC Gaming Show Highlights (2:24:50) - Wholesome Direct Highlights (2:36:55) - Overall Thoughts on SGF 2024 (3:02:34) - Alan Wake II: Night Springs Impressions (3:08:53) - L&R: Favorites of Summer Game Fest (3:13:54) - L&R: Demo vs Final Quality (3:25:24) - L&R Game: Game That Name! (3:37:55) - Bets (3:43:12) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 426 - Summer Game Fest is here! Kyle is here! Damiani is here! One of our longest episodes ever is here! (0:00) - Intro (3:10) - Catch Up with Kyle (14:12) - Summer Game Fest Highlights (2:21:23) - Day of the Devs Highlights (2:52:30) - Devolver Digital Highlights (3:13:40) - A Word From Our Sponsors (3:18:02) - Predictions for Xbox, PC, and Ubisoft (3:33:41) - L&R: Console Personality (3:43:55) - L&R: Preferred Conference Formats (3:48:28) - L&R Game: Destiny or Tom Cruise? (3:54:13) - Bets (4:00:11) - 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. Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code EZA at Manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 425 - This summer's PlayStation event has some nice surprises but ultimately feels lacking. What's not lacking are the great games we're playing including Paper Mario, Prince of Persia, RKGK, MultiVersus, and more. Plus, we've got the April sales report. (0:00) - Intro (1:54) - PlayStation's Summer State of Play (53:45) - A Closer Look at Silent Hill 2 (1:06:00) - April Sales Report (1:34:17) - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Impressions (1:48:51) - Centum Preview (1:57:07) - MultiVersus Impressions (2:10:07) - The Rogue Prince of Persia Impressions (2:19:16) - RKGK Impressions (2:29:04) - XDefiant Impressions (2:37:10) - Hellblade II Huber Runback (2:44:20) - Also This Week (2:56:23) - L&R: Physical Pre-order Bonuses (3:01:15) - L&R: Playing the Role (3:09:15) - L&R: Summer Game Fest Importance (3:26:18) - Bets (3:33:50) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 424 - Ninja Theory's dramatic psychological sequel is here, and we're not quite sure what to think. Meanwhile, more Warhammer games are on the way, Nintendo made an unlikely purchase, and a console war has ended! (0:00) - Intro (4:05) - Bloodworth's Trip to Warsaw (20:18) - Hellblade II Impressions (49:41) - Warhammer Space Marine 2 and Speed Freeks (56:17) - Nintendo Buys Shiver Entertainment (1:08:13) - IGN Buys Gamer Network (1:28:11) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:31:04) - Paper Trail Impressions (1:36:14) - Stitch. Impressions (1:43:12) - Also This Week (1:55:06) - L&R: Long Wait From Announcement (2:01:43) - L&R Game: Kentucky Derby or RPG Skill Tree? (2:10:45) - L&R: Who Needs a New Console? (2:17:17) - Bets (2:22:45) - Closing This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ 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 423 - It's been a long wait, but Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally bringing the series to Japan, Square Enix turns towards more of a multiplatform strategy, and PlayStation has new bosses. Plus, we share thoughts on Minishoot' Adventures, Animal Well, and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes. (0:00) - Intro (1:35) - Corrections (3:40) - Assassin's Creed Shadows Reveal (20:02) - Ubisoft Cancels The Division Heartland (35:30) - Minishoot' Adventures Impressions (42:49) - Square Enix Restructure and Layoffs (59:41) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:03:09) - Hot Sauce Gate (1:07:23) - New PlayStation CEOs Announced (1:16:29) - Crow Country Impressions (1:18:24) - Taiji Impressions (1:18:42) - Animal Well Impressions (1:21:46) - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Impressions (1:28:21) - Also This Week (1:42:54) - L&R: What Happens After the Layoffs? (1:48:02) - L&R: The Pressure of Failure (1:51:27) - L&R Game: The Tournament of Bonds (2:00:45) - Bets (2:06:56) - Closing This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ Use code ALLIES at https://incogni.com/ALLIES to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 422 - Xbox shutters studios because they're too busy to keep up, Sony kicks the Helldivers hornets' nest on Steam, and the Switch 2 announcement has a deadline. Meanwhile, we've got a great lineup of games to chat about, including Hades II, Animal Well, Crow Country, and more! (0:00) - Intro (2:20) - Xbox Closes Studios (36:00) - Sony’s Messy Helldivers 2 Weekend (54:07) - Switch 2 Announcement Has a Deadline (1:16:09) - Hades II Impressions (1:31:24) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:34:16) - Animal Well Impressions (1:54:50) - Crow Country Impressions (2:02:17) - Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns Impressions (2:13:26) - John Wick Pinball Impressions (2:20:20) - Also This Week (2:39:13) - L&R: Ahead of Their Time (2:44:54) - L&R: Showcasing Cancelled Games (2:51:29) - L&R Game: New Faces in New Places (3:01:23) - Bets (3:06:39) - Closing This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ 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 421 - It's Xbox's turn for an indie showcase, and they have some fun new reveals. We're also due for the March sales report and our patrons' Top 10 Fighting Game Specials. Take Two's latest round of layoffs are incredibly frustrating. Plus, we share impressions of Lunar Lander Beyond, Harold Halibut, Phantom Fury, and more. This episode is sponsored by Abiotic Factor: https://store.steampowered.com/app/427410/Abiotic_Factor/ (0:00 - Intro (3:48) - ID@Xbox Showcase (34:10) - March Sales Report (59:51) - Lunar Lander Beyond Impressions (1:16:44) - Phantom Fury Impressions (1:23:59) - Top 10 Fighting Game Specials (1:37:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:38:53) - Another Crab's Treasure Runback (1:47:18) - Harold Halibut Impressions (1:56:19) - Take Two Shutters Studios (2:03:54) - Square Enix Content Disposal (2:18:22) - Also This Week (2:31:02) - L&R: Current Playtime (2:40:12) - L&R: Language Learning (2:42:42) - L&R: What is Baby Mario? (2:48:40) - Bets (2:56:11) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 420 - It's a big week of releases and we start off by focusing on all the great games we've been playing, including Stellar Blade*, Eiyuden Chronicle, Another Crab's Treasure, and more before getting into this week's news on Metaphor, Embracer, and LittleBigPlanet. *Review Copy Provided by PlayStation (0:00) - Intro (1:27) - Stellar Blade Impressions (22:40) - Eiyuden Chronicle Impressions (46:48) - Another Crab's Treasure Impressions (1:03:49) - Sand Land Impressions (1:27:24) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:29:21) - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Impressions (1:40:24) - POOLS Impressions (1:43:31) - Metaphor ReFantazio Showcase (1:53:59) - Embracer Makes Friends (2:01:21) - LittleBigPlanet's Unceremonious Death (2:06:09) - Also This Week (2:20:45) - L&R: Unexpected Dev Connections (2:25:54) - L&R: Animal Game Protagonists (2:32:05) - L&R: Favorite Boss Cheese (2:39:39) - Bets (2:45:23) - 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 419 - It's Nintendo's turn to show off some fantastic indie games, including the reveal of SteamWorld Heist II. Meanwhile, we share our takes on Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, and the new Alone in the Dark. (0:00) - Intro (2:23) - Keanu Reeves is Shadow the Hedgehog, Who's Next? (9:44) - Nintendo Indie World Highlights (34:10) - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Preview (48:42) - Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide Impressions (1:17:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:20:37) - Alone in the Dark Impressions (1:32:42) - Also This Week (1:53:16) - L&R: Playing Your Own Game (1:58:27) - L&R: Dreaded Bosses (2:11:07) - L&R: Second Playthrough, Second Wind (2:19:14) - Bets (2:24:57) - Closing Use code ALLIES at https://incogni.com/ALLIES to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 418 - The latest on Star Wars Outlaws has us ready to navigate the criminal underworld. The Triple-i Initiative reveals a new Prince of Persia and a lot of fresh details on plenty more games. Isla checks out the creepy sniper puzzle game, and Huber finally gets hooked on Balatro. (0:00) - Intro (2:48) - Star Wars Outlaws (24:13) - Children of the Sun Impressions (32:35) - The Rogue Prince of Persia (44:35) - More from The Triple-i Initiative (1:27:10) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:30:01) - Saviorless Impressions (1:33:38) - Huber Gets Hooked on Balatro (1:52:16) - Also This Week (2:11:12) - L&R: Childhood Obsessions (2:26:25) - L&R: Unplayed Recommendations (2:29:37) - L&R: Bravia a Precursor to Samsung Gaming Hub? (2:37:37) - Bets (2:44:15) - 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 417 - Eternal Strands has some new takes on ideas similar to Shadow of the Colossus, but we aren't fully sold quite yet. Meanwhile, we've got our eye on the next game from the makers of Dead Cells, and Monaco 2 looks promising. Plus, impressions of Open Roads and Llamasoft, as well as our Discord's Top 10 Battle Songs. (0:00) - Intro (2:03) - Eternal Strands Reveal (15:05) - Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story Impressions (39:55) - Open Roads Impressions (49:33) - Discord Top 10 and Game Recommendations (1:14:11) - Monaco 2 Preview (1:24:58) - Windblown (1:29:35) - Also This Week (1:52:56) - L&R: Any Game Art? (2:01:57) - L&R: Reviving Dead Console Features (2:11:56) - L&R: Faithful Throwbacks (2:19:53) - Bets (2:24:48) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 416 - Spring is in the air as we look forward to see which new games are just around the corner. We share our thoughts on the Stellar Blade demo, Pepper Grinder, and Princess Peach. Plus, there's another new Marvel game announcement this week that goes full Overwatch. *Stellar Blade Preview Access Provided by PlayStation (0:00) - Intro (1:47) - April Game Preview (45:59) - Stellar Blade Demo Impressions (53:30) - May Game Preview (1:21:01) - Pepper Grinder Impressions (1:34:32) - June Game Preview (1:55:41) - Princess Peach: Showtime! Impressions (2:17:21) - Also This Week (2:31:23) - L&R: Best Time to Announce Microtransactions (2:41:19) - L&R Game: Hall of 8s (2:48:14) - L&R: Back to Basics (2:53:00) - Bets (2:58:17) - Closing Games discussed in this episode: Saviorless Sons of Valhalla Children of the Sun Broken Roads Ereban: Shadow Legacy Harold Halibut Life Eater Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide No Rest for the Wicked Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Lunar Lander Beyond Phantom Fury Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Another Crab's Treasure Demon Slayer - Sweep the Board POOLS Sand Land Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago Abiotic Factor Endless Ocean Luminous Indika Animal Well Crow Country Surmount Homeworld 3 Paper Trail Hauntii Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door World of Goo 2 Destiny 2: The Final Shape Blockbuster, Inc. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance #BLUD Still Wakes the Deep Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 415 - It's a huge week as we finally get to gush about Dragon's Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Unicorn Overlord. We get our first look at Amy Hennig's Marvel game with Captain America and Black Panther. Plus tons of GDC announcements and more. *Rise of the Ronin provided by PlayStation. (0:00) - Intro (2:13) - Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (10:36) - More GDC News (28:37) - Dragon's Dogma 2 Impressions (1:05:34) - Future Games Show Highlights (1:23:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:28:35) - Rise of the Ronin Impressions (1:55:54) - February Sales Report (2:12:28) - Unicorn Overlord Impressions (2:36:26) - Also This Week (2:53:20) - L&R: Dragon's Dogma Pawns (2:57:45) - L&R: I Need to Talk to Someone (3:04:40) - L&R Game: Can It... Super Mario? (3:13:45) - Bets (3:22:40) - Closing Use code ALLIES at https://incogni.com/ALLIES to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan. 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 414 - HipHopGamer is finally in the house for our longest episode ever, with no shortage of stories, as we talk about using cheat software, the new studios, Contra, Outcast, Pools, and more. (0:00) - Intro (2:05) - Get to Know HipHopGamer (39:19) - Is It Cheating If You're Alone? (1:17:17) - Triple A or Triple I? (1:52:42) - POOLS (1:58:14) - Contra: Operation Galuga Impressions (2:09:29) - Outcast - A New Beginning Impressions (2:36:09) - Also This Week (3:00:50) - L&R: Favorite Soundtracks (3:15:07) - L&R Game: And the Other One? (3:28:11) - L&R Game: Dragon Ball or Mixed Drink? (3:32:28) - Bets (3:39:05) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 413 - The games at this week's Xbox Partner Preview are even better after getting a closer look. We share our thoughts on The Outlast Trials and Slave Zero X, we check out our patrons' Top 10 Detectives, and we shake our heads at the mess Warner Bros. is leaving in its wake. *The Wrong Question was submitted by Andy Schreiner. (0:00) - Intro (1:33) - The Wrong Question (3:47) - Unknown 9: Awakening Preview (17:27) - Xbox Partner Preview (1:10:46) - The Outlast Trials Impressions (1:23:58) - Live Service vs Life Eater (1:35:11) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:37:11) - Patrons' Top 10 Detectives in Games (1:49:14) - Slave Zero X Impressions (1:58:54) - Also This Week (2:13:05) - L&R: Why the Spoilers? (2:18:52) - L&R: Nintendo is in the Same Race (2:24:02) - L&R Game: Identify the Smash Trophy (2:29:59) - Bets (2:37:28) - 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 412 - The year's historic round of layoffs hits harder this week as PlayStation and EA make massive cuts. Meanwhile, we check out Balatro, No Rest for the Wicked, and the Splatoon 3 DLC, speculate on that new Pokemon announcement, and go through January sales. (0:00) - Intro (1:52) - Balatro Impressions (15:23) - Pokemon Presents (36:07) - No Rest for the Wicked Preview (48:33) - January Sales Report (1:06:03) - Splatoon 3: Side Order Impressions (1:17:22) - Layoffs at PlayStation, EA, and More (1:44:33) - Also This Week (1:51:35) - L&R: Is Another Crash Coming? (2:04:01) - L&R: A Lull in the Generation (2:19:05) - L&R: Dream Reimaginings (2:26:42) - Bets (2:32:42) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 411 - We recap the fabled Nintendo Direct with its Xbox titles and shadow drops, share our hands-on thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and check out the Elden Ring DLC trailer. Plus, impressions on Ultros, Pacific Drive, Bloodworth's trip to DICE, and more. (0:00) - Intro (2:16) - The Wrong Question (5:01) - Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase (1:00:02) - The Four Xbox Multiplatform Games (1:02:30) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Impressions (1:24:57) - Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (1:33:55) - Ultros Impressions (1:48:38) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:50:22) - Pacific Drive Impressions (2:08:30) - Bloodworth at DICE (2:30:35) - Also This Week (2:40:51) - L&R: Beautiful Consoles, Ugly Consoles (2:47:39) - L&R: Wait for GTA? (2:56:46) - L&R: Late Coming Expansions (2:59:12) - Bets (3:04:25) - 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 410 - Janet Garcia joins us to discuss Xbox's multiplatform plans. Don raises the black flag for Skull & Bones. Plus we have impressions for Helldivers 2, Banishers, Islands of Insight, and more. *Helldivers 2 Provided by PlayStation (0:00) - Skull & Bones Pirate Radio (10:46) - Intro (14:28) - Get to Know Janet (22:12) - The Real Xbox News (55:06) - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Impressions (1:08:50) - Islands of Insight Impressions (1:19:49) - Helldivers 2 Impressions (1:37:19) - Also This Week (2:04:13) - L&R: Games Connected with Loved Ones (2:17:03) - L&R: Idle Animations (2:19:43) - L&R: No-Hit Playthrough (2:27:56) - L&R Game: Lost in Translation (2:33:00) - Bets (2:40:26) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special discussion, sponsored by Square Enix, we look back at our anticipation and memories for the release of the original Final Fantasy VII, the teases and explosive hype of FF VII Remake, and the journey leading up to FF VII Rebirth. #ad https://bit.ly/EasyAllies_FF7R Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmQYh1Af9hY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 409 - We examine what the future could hold if Xbox starts porting first party games to PS5 and Switch, Tim Schafer stops in to tell us what's new with Day of the Devs, and we've got fresh impressions of some recent and upcoming releases. (0:00) - Opening (1:51) - The Wrong Question (5:41) - Is Xbox Done with Exclusives? (32:50) - Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Impressions (39:53) - Tim Schafer Day of the Devs Chat (55:55) - Nintendo Financial Report (1:07:50) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:09:53) - Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Impressions (1:19:02) - Suicide Squad Check-In (1:23:23) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Check-In (1:28:51) - Also This Week (1:43:12) - L&R: Lost Media (1:50:27) - L&R: Subscription Usefulness (1:59:55) - L&R: The Expense of Exclusivity (2:03:49) - Bets (2:11:03) - 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 408 - Death Stranding 2 has our heads spinning with possibilities and it's just one of several great games in this week's State of Play. Meanwhile, we share our thoughts on Suicide Squad, Persona 3 Reload, Penny's Big Breakaway, and more. (0:00) - Opening (1:25) - Death Stranding 2 and PHYSINT (17:12) - Suicide Squad Impressions (35:48) - The Rest of State of Play (1:20:05) - Silent Hill: The Short Message Impressions (1:26:58) - Patrons' Top 10 Eating / Drinking Establishments in Games (1:34:22) - Persona 3 Reload Impressions (1:46:10) - Penny's Big Breakaway Preview (1:55:55) - Deus Ex Canceled Again (2:08:54) - Also This Week (2:20:54) - Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 (2:26:23) - L&R: Positive Suicide Squad Takeaways (2:30:27) - L&R: RPG Romance (2:41:05) - L&R: Best Starter Weapons (2:44:25) - Bets (2:49:16) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 407 - This week we're joined by Mitch Saltzman to chat about the fantastic duo of Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the unbelievable success and controversy of Palworld, Suicide Squad seasonal updates, and more. (0:00) - Opening (1:52) - The Wrong Question (4:07) - Catching Up with Mitch (7:15) - Tekken 8 (38:40) - Palworld Skyrocketing Sales and Controversies (1:10:00) - Suicide Squad - The Joker is Back (1:22:58) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:24:57) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (1:45:56) - Layoffs at Xbox, Blizzard, Riot, and More (1:56:21) - Also This Week (2:07:44) - L&R: Favorite LAD Mini-Games (2:09:21) - L&R: Limits on Early Access (2:13:27) - L&R: Old Game, New Levels (2:15:39) - Bets (2:22:19) - 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 406 - Xbox gives a closer look at their 2024 lineup, including Indiana Jones, and we bring in Brandon Jones to chat about everything we saw. Plus, we share our thoughts on the new roguelite mode in The Last of Us, Warframe, December sales, and more. *The Last of Us Part II Remastered Provided by Playstation (0:00) - Opening (2:14) - The Wrong Question (4:19) - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle (36:08) - Avowed (48:52) - Hellblade 2 (57:46) - Visions of Mana (1:10:06) - Ara: History Untold (1:23:26) - The Last of Us Part II Remastered (1:47:46) - Warframe (2:01:35) - Dec and 2023 Sales Reports (2:24:06) - Momodora: Moonlit Farewell (2:36:53) - Also This Week (2:49:46) - L&R: Vaporware Awards (2:51:44) - L&R: Anticipation for 2024 (2:55:44) - L&R Game: 2023 Reactions (3:03:46) - Bets (3:13:22) - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 405 - It's time to shake up the format a bit as we fold more gameplay impressions into the podcast, starting with thoughts on Prince of Persia and Pacific Drive, as well as some of the crazier stories coming from CES. (0:00) - Opening (3:15) - The Wrong Question (7:43) - Switch 2 in September? (13:47) - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (32:03) - Pacific Drive Preview (49:28) - Bloodworth's Zelda Diaries (57:35) - A Word From Our Sponsors (59:35) - Lies of P (1:08:55) - Sony's CES Press Conference (1:22:45) - New Hardware Announcements (1:29:26) - Also This Week (1:42:27) - L&R: Another Xbox Shadow Drop? (1:46:54) - L&R: Opportunity Cost (1:51:22) - L&R Game: Gonna Take You for a Ride! (1:59:58) - Bets (2:17:49) - 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 404 - After a December lull, the wave of games comes crashing back in the new year. Join as we chat about what we're looking forward to in the next three months, from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to Dragon's Dogma 2, and many more! (0:00) - Opening (2:33) - Corrections (5:07) - Holiday Catch-Up (15:09) - January Game Preview (38:05) - February Game Preview (1:27:39) - March Game Preview (1:48:58) - Also This Week (1:57:22) - L&R: Gaming Catharsis (2:00:36) - L&R: Future of EZA Reviews (2:02:24) - L&R: AAA Release Dates (2:11:21) - Bets (2:13:10) - Or Wars (2:20:36) - Closing Games Featured This Episode: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell Bulletstorm VR Turnip Boy Robs A Bank Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Another Code: Recollection The Last of Us Part II Remastered Howl Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Unforetold: Witchstone (Early Access) Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Tekken 8 Granblue Fantasy: Relink Persona 3 Reload Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Helldivers II Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Fight Crab 2 Ultros Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore Solium Infernum Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Mario vs Donkey Kong Skull and Bones The Thaumaturge Last Epoch Slave Zero X Nightingale Open Roads Pacific Drive Sons of the Forest Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Final Fantasy VII Rebirth The Outlast Trials Homeworld 3 Unicorn Overlord Outcast - A New Beginning Alone in the Dark Dragon's Dogma 2 Princess Peach: Showtime! Rise of the Ronin South Park: Snow Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 403 - 2023 was an amazing year for game releases and a terrible year of layoffs. We look back on many of this year's big announcements and wish Bradley Ellis a fond farewell in his final episode. (0:00) - Opening (2:44) - Unending Layoffs (16:14) - 2023 in Review: Jan - Mar (39:54) - 2023 in Review: Apr - Jun (1:08:34) - 2023 in Review: Jul - Sep (1:35:47) - 2023 in Review: Oct - Dec (1:52:03) - L&R: Impactful Trends and Industry Resolutions (1:59:02) - L&R: Easy Allies in 2024 (2:10:32) - L&R: Last Signs of Life (2:22:01) - L&R: What's Up with the 55 Meme? (2:24:31) - Or Wars (2:30:45) - 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 402 - In our annual tradition, we take a full episode to respond to your questions, games, and comments as we get ready for the holiday break. (0:00) - Opening (1:50) - Gaming Gifts (7:21) - Brad Appreciation Post (8:31) - 2024 Anticipated Games (13:20) - Return of the King (17:53) - Game: Does It Rumble? (27:16) - Underappreciated E3 Moments (34:13) - More Great Years in Gaming (52:15) - Horror Tips for Scaredy Cats (54:15) - Better With An Audience? (58:39) - Samsung Gaming Hub with Game Pass (1:02:39) - Game: Complete, Keep, Delete (1:08:10) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:10:18) - Huber Hosting Shout Out (1:10:42) - Game on Your Favorite Movie (1:14:39) - Christmas Gifts You Didn't Get (1:20:58) - Game Recommendations for New Parents (1:23:58) - Game: Smaller Map Size (1:28:41) - One of These Days Or Sorry Folks (1:35:11) - Best Year for DLC (1:38:12) - Baldur's Gate III Updates (1:42:56) - Game: The Price is Relatively Correct (1:51:48) - Or Wars (1:57:02) - 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 401 - After years of struggles E3 officially calls it quits. Meanwhile, we get Brad's thoughts on the new details released by Atlus for Metaphor: ReFantazio, Huber and Don talk Avatar, and it's time for the November sales report. (0:00) - Opening (2:27) - Corrections (5:40) - E3 is Dead, Officially (35:52) - An Extended Look at Metaphor: ReFantazio (43:19) - November Sales Report (58:04) - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Impressions (1:17:35) - Also This Week (1:26:00) - L&R: Gamer Archetypes (1:30:09) - L&R: Infiltration Mission (1:33:10) - L&R Game: The Sequel is Always Worse (1:41:52) - Time for Bets (1:47:17) - 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 400 - It's Game Awards night and our 400th episode! So what better way to celebrate than to bring in some old friends? (0:00) - Opening (2:21) - Catching Up w/ Kyle and Brandon (6:36) - Grand Theft Auto VI (32:06) - The Game Awards Announcements (2:17:02) - A Word From Our Sponsors (2:18:32) - The Awards Winners (2:32:07) - Also This Week (2:45:42) - L&R: Favorite Podcast Moments (2:51:15) - L&R: Rockstar Studio Perceptions (2:58:01) - L&R Game: Two Truths and a Lie (3:07:34) - Time for Bets (3:19:00) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 399 - A week before The Game Awards, the reveals are starting to trickle in with Dragon's Dogma 2 and The PC Gaming Showcase. Plus, we check out Lethal Company and our patrons' picks for Top 10 Dysfunctional Families. (0:00) - Opening (1:48) - Corrections (4:08) - Dragon's Dogma 2 Showcase (12:12) - PC Gaming Show Highlights (49:17) - Beyond Good & Evil Leaked and Pulled (53:21) - A Word From Our Sponsors (55:56) - Lethal Company (1:04:17) - Top 10 Dysfunctional Families in Games (1:12:03) - Fallout TV Show Update (1:20:38) - Also This Week (1:33:54) - L&R: GOTY Fight (1:38:19) - L&R: Best Companions of 2023 (1:40:55) - L&R: PlayStation Asian Expansion (1:46:30) - Time for Bets (1:52:06) - 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 398 - The Last of Us Part II Remastered gets revealed a little earlier than planned. However, Nier apparently isn't coming any time soon. For the main course, though, it's time to name our Top Turkeys of the year. (0:00) - Opening (2:08) - Corrections (4:01) - The Last of Us Part II Remastered (18:37) - NieR is FaR (22:34) - Top Turkeys of 2023 (1:20:08) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:22:15) - Nakwon: Last Paradise Gameplay (1:30:04) - Also This Week (1:34:54) - L&R: Side Projects Only (1:38:06) - L&R: Thanksgiving Gaming (1:42:15) - L&R: RPG Thankfulness (1:45:51) - Time for Bets (1:50:22) - 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 397 - This year's Game Awards contenders have been announced, so we share our thoughts on where the year lies so far. Plus, we check out the latest Nintendo Indies and get updated on the October sales report. (0:00) - Opening (1:31) - Corrections (3:43) - The Game Awards Nominees (1:08:48) - Nintendo Indie World Highlights (1:21:22) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:24:13) - October Sales Report (1:35:20) - Genki Gear Impressions (1:43:47) - Layoffs This Week (1:47:13) - Also This Week (1:59:51) - L&R: Favorite Fighting Game Characters (2:05:07) - L&R: TGA Layoffs Statement (2:08:16) - L&R Game: Mario Kart or Wario Fart? (2:13:55) - Time for Bets (2:19:13) - Closing Go to http://factormeals.com/allies50 and use code allies50 to get 50% off. 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 396 - Can a live action Zelda movie actually work? We weigh our thoughts on the subject before examining Nintendo's latest numbers, speculating on GTA VI, and imagining barbecue with Phil Spencer. (0:00) - Opening (2:44) - Corrections (4:12) - Zelda Movie in Production (29:02) - Nintendo Financial Report (39:02) - GTA VI Trailer Incoming (57:02) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:00:55) - Blizzard Escapes Activision's Reign (1:15:23) - WB Shifting to Live Service Games (1:31:26) - Also This Week (1:43:33) - L&R: Don't Skip, 2023 Edition (1:48:45) - L&R: Pointless Mass Effect Teaser (1:54:30) - L&R Game: Screwy Synonyms and Awful Antonyms (1:59:50) - Time for Bets (2:04:39) - 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 $1-per-month trial period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 395 - Xbox is banning controllers, Bungie has some nasty layoffs, Brad checks out Persona 5 Tactica, and we try to sort out the trainwreck of Silent Hill: Ascension. (0:00) - Opening (1:40) - Corrections (4:31) - Xbox is Banning Third Party Controllers (14:36) - Remedy Updates (23:29) - Bungie Layoffs Mess (41:30) - A Word From Our Sponsors (44:14) - Top 10 Game Over Screens (53:55) - Silent Hill: Ascension Impressions (1:14:30) - Persona 5 Tactica Impressions (1:23:18) - Also This Week (1:34:52) - L&R: Let the Player Play (1:37:36) - L&R: Good Lookin' Food (1:39:32) - L&R Game: Choose a Door (1:46:39) - Time for Bets (1:51:23) - Closing Go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter ALLIES at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) 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 394 - Damiani's moving day approaches, so we celebrate with some fun Damiani facts, Xbox shows off some cool third-party trailers, and Huber tells us why Alan Wake 2 is so great. (0:00) - Opening (1:26) - Corrections (3:36) - Damiani's Moving Day (17:51) - PS5 Disc Drive Needs Internet (22:14) - Xbox Partner Preview (42:47) - Alan Wake 2 Impressions (51:52) - Mini-Sales Update (55:17) - Also This Week (1:04:36) - L&R: Mario Controls Make No Sense (1:14:09) - L&R: Is Nintendo Cursed? (1:19:10) - L&R Game: A Frankenstein-ien Monstrosity (1:25:08) - Time for Bets (1:31:27) - 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 393 - It's the spooky season, and Brandon Jones is back to talk about the haunting new book he's written as well as a bunch of horror game announcements, Microsoft buying Activision, September sales, and more. (0:00) - Opening (1:46) - Corrections (3:18) - Catching Up with Brandon (18:10) - Activision is Finally Part of Xbox (51:00) - Horror Game Announcements (1:18:29) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:20:30) - September Sales Report (1:34:06) - Also This Week (1:45:00) - L&R: Cool in School? (1:52:07) - L&R: Creators Return (1:55:58) - L&R Game: Spider Power or Milk Turned Sour? (2:00:40) - L&R: Frustrating Traffic (2:05:06) - Time for Bets (2:09:41) - 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 392 - The long-rumored replacement models for the PlayStation 5 have been revealed, Kamiya's going to the unemployment center in his Lamborghini, and we consider when it's ok to save-scum. (0:00) - Opening (1:37) - Corrections (3:33) - New PS5 Models Revealed (18:34) - PS5 Cloud Streaming (25:05) - Why Did Kamiya Quit PlatinumGames? (40:18) - A Word From Our Sponsors (42:10) - Have You Heard About The Alters? (51:01) - Also This Week (1:13:38) - L&R: Can't Get Into Indies? (1:22:35) - L&R: Reloading Save Files (1:27:52) - L&R Game: Do You Feel Old Yet? (1:31:41) - Time for Bets (1:37:23) - Closing Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a $1-per-month trial period. 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 391 - Nintendo is closing down online services for Wii U and 3DS next April. Plus, we debate the status of The Last of Us multiplayer game after reported layoffs, give spooky game recommendations for October, and check out our patrons' Top 10 Swords. (0:00) - Opening (1:26) - Corrections (4:09) - Online Play Ending for Wii U and 3DS (25:26) - Naughty Dog Layoffs / Last of Us Multiplayer (41:20) - Hyenas Was Sega's Most Expensive Game Ever (48:09) - A Word From Our Sponsors (50:23) - Spooky Game Recommendations (1:02:24) - Top 10 Swords (1:13:25) - Also This Week (1:33:19) - L&R: Best Game, Bad First Impression (1:39:04) - L&R Game: Fastest Any Percent Speed Runs (1:46:59) - L&R: Dragon Age VS Witcher Expectations (1:51:25) - Time for Bets (1:56:32) - 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 390 - Mario, Sonic, Spider-Man, Alan Wake, Forza, RoboCop, Avatar -- there's a ton of games coming out this fall, and it's time to buckle in and talk about what we're looking forward to the most. (0:00) - Opening (1:56) - Corrections (4:42) - October Game Preview (1:11:50) - November Game Preview (1:45:35) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:50:18) - December Game Preview (1:58:32) - August Sales Report (2:05:54) - Also This Week - Jim Ryan Retiring (2:10:21) - Hideki Kamiya Leaving PlatinumGames (2:12:54) - Epic Layoffs (2:20:06) - More Also This Week (2:24:27) - L&R: In Defense of Starfield (2:29:17) - L&R: Celebrity Actors in Games (2:33:52) - L&R Game: Role Models (2:43:32) - Time for Bets (2:48:25) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter ALLIES at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) Games in this episode: Disgaea 7 The Lamplighters League Station to Station Worldless Assassin's Creed Mirage Front Mission 2: Remake Wargroove 2 Detective Pikachu Returns NHL 24 Forza Motorsport Lords of the Fallen Sonic Superstars Wizard With A Gun Hellboy Web of Wyrd The 7th Guest VR Chaos on Wheels (Early Access) Endless Dungeon Gangs of Sherwood Gargoyles Remastered Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Jackbox Party Pack 10 Warhammer Vermintide II: Necromancer Spider-Man 2 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Cities Skylines 2 The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Volume 1 Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Ghostrunner 2 Alan Wake 2 Jusant Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story RoboCop: Rogue City Star Ocean: The Second Story R The Talos Principle 2 Thirsty Suitors Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice (VR) EA Sports WRC Ebenezer and The Invisible World WarioWare: Move It! The Invincible Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Turok 3 Flashback 2 Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Persona 5 Tactica Super Mario RPG Jurassic Park Collection Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince SteamWorld Build Extremely Powerful Capybaras Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, MD Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 389 - Xbox accidentally released plans for new consoles, release schedules, and much more. Meanwhile, Suda and Swery are teaming up for a time-looping slasher, and we check out a few of the more interesting reveals from Tokyo Game Show. (0:00) - Opening (2:27) - Corrections (3:40) - Hotel Barcelona - Swery X Suda (15:54) - TGS Round-Up (39:19) - A Word From Our Sponsors (41:58) - Xbox Leaks (1:11:38) - Also This Week (1:23:42) - L&R: Wish I'd Go Back (1:27:26) - L&R: Is 2023 Bad for Devs? (1:34:44) - L&R Game: MK1 or SF6? (1:38:32) - Time for Bets (1:43:02) - Closing Go to http://factormeals.com/allies50 and use code allies50 to get 50% off. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. TGS Games Discussed: Hotel Barcelona Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi Persona 3 Reload Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth Sonic Superstars Rusty Rabbit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 388 - Nintendo and Sony both dropped new showcases on the same day, and our friend Trisha Hershberger drops by to help us sort through the highlights, from Princess Peach to the amazing new look at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. (0:00) - Opening (1:53) - Corrections (4:06) - Get to Know Trisha Hershberger (10:39) - Nintendo Direct (46:33) - State of Play (1:11:52) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:14:32) - Unity's Big Mess (1:24:17) - Also This Week (1:39:27) - L&R: How Can You Finish Games? (1:47:26) - L&R Game: Fuse-em-Haa! (1:52:06) - L&R: Will Mobile Make Handheld Obsolete? (1:57:18) - Time for Bets (2:01:42) - 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 $1 per month trial period. Games Discussed: Princess Peach: Showtime! Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door F-Zero 99 Mario vs. Donkey Kong Super Mario RPG Mario Kart 8 - Booster Course Pass Wave 6 Splatoon 3 DLC - Side Order Unicorn Overlord Contra: Operation Galuga Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft Another Code: Recollection Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Resident Evil 4 - VR, Separate Ways Spider-Man 2 Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 387 - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been secretly overhauled by a new developer, E3 shambles its way through undeath, we speculate on Final Fantasy XVI DLC, and we tell tales from our trip to Super Nintendo World. (0:00) - Opening (3:36) - Corrections (9:50) - Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Full Overhaul (20:03) - 2 DLC or Not DLC - FF XVI and Zelda (48:54) - E3 Shambles Along (1:23:53) - A Day at Super Nintendo World (1:46:13) - Switch 2 Behind Closed Doors at Gamescom (1:50:57) - Also This Week (2:04:52) - L&R: Impact of Endings (2:12:21) - L&R Game: Lost in Translation (2:20:44) - L&R: What Should Become a Telltale Game? (2:23:13) - Time for Bets (2:28:14) - 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 386 - Sony's making a massive price hike to PlayStation Plus, Super Mario Bros. Wonder continues to impress, and Embracer shuts down the studio behind Saints Row. (0:00) - Opening (1:47) - Corrections (4:44) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder (20:21) - PlayStation Plus Price Hike (40:28) - Volition Shuttered By Embracer Group (54:27) - A Word From Our Sponsors (57:03) - Top 10 Games to Play in One Night (1:07:42) - Bye Sweet Carole (1:15:30) - Also This Week (1:29:51) - L&R: Is October Geoff's Fault? (1:33:46) - L&R: Game Interrupted (1:36:15) - L&R Game: Signature Phrases (1:49:21) - Time for Bets (1:56:44) - Closing Go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter ALLIES at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) 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 385 - Germany's putting on one of the world's biggest gaming shows, and we're flooded with announcements, trailers, and release dates. Meanwhile, Sony announces the price for PlayStation Portal, Xbox gets wraps, and Ubisoft joins the party with MS and Activision. (0:00) - Opening (1:52) - Corrections (3:45) - Gamescom Opening Night Live (44:21) - Future Games Show and More from Gamescom (1:15:54) - PlayStation Portal (1:25:51) - A Word From Our Sponsors (1:30:14) - July Sales Report (1:38:17) - Ubisoft Joins the Microsoft Activision Party (1:44:29) - Also This Week (1:59:08) - L&R: Don't Sleep On It! (2:05:12) - L&R: 3D on 3DS (2:08:47) - L&R Game: Charles Martinet Characters (2:13:31) - Time for Bets (2:20:18) - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Don’t miss One Piece on Netflix on August 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 384 - THQ Nordic told us about a bunch of games they're working on, including a sick TMNT adaptation, Call of Duty is giving players options, and Microsoft is shutting down the storefront for the Xbox 360. (0:00) - Opening (2:04) - Corrections (6:01) - THQ Nordic Showcase (31:15) - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (40:42) - A Word From Our Sponsors (42:35) - Xbox 360 Store Closing (52:17) - Xbox: 8 Strikes and You're Out! (1:02:57) - Also This Week (1:08:49) - L&R: "It's Just a Movie" (1:24:38) - L&R: Role-playing habits (1:28:22) - L&R: The Next 3D Mario (1:32:14) - L&R Game: Um, Actually (1:46:22) - Time for Bets (1:52:06) - Closing Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a $1 per month trial period. 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 383 - Bloodworth is back and needs to know why Baldur's Gate 3 is lighting up the charts. Meanwhile, Red Dead Redemption and Quake II both came back in very different ways, and we catch up on news from EVO. (0:00) - Opening (1:36) - Corrections (5:53) - Read Dead Redemption and Quake II Return (23:46) - Why Is Baldur’s Gate 3 So Good? (47:01) - Alien in Dead by Daylight (51:18) - EVO Announcements Roundup (1:21:26) - Also This Week (1:40:00) - L&R: Gaming Inspirations (1:49:55) - L&R Game: Franchises vs Switch Games (1:58:25) - L&R: Elder Scrolls and Fallout Memories (2:02:54) - Time for Bets (2:10:13) - 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