The Easy Allies Podcast

Ep 382 - The rumblings never stopped, but reports of the Switch successor might have some meat on their bones. Plus, Final Fantasy XIV is finally coming to Xbox, and that''s just the start! 0:00 - Opening 1:50 - Corrections 8:53 - Next-Gen Nintendo Rumors and Speculation 32:47 - Layoffs at Callisto Protocol Developer 44:19 - Final Fantasy XIV Coming to Xbox 58:40 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:02:16 - June Sales Report 1:21:30 - Also This Week 1:24:08 - L&R: Predictions Catch-Up 1:28:58 - L&R: Cozy Locations in Games 1:33:17 - L&R Game: Mass Effect Character Quiz 1:40:59 - Time for Bets 1:47:04 - 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.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 381 - Shrek and Boss Baby are in a kart racer together, Ubisoft canned a sequel to Immortals Fenyx Rising, and we go through our patrons' Top Ten Grunts. 0:00 - Opening 2:34 - Corrections 5:28 - DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing 13:34 - Immortals Fenyx Rising Sequel Cancelled 23:38 - Techland Bought By Tencent 30:35 - A Word From Our Sponsors 33:20 - Top Ten Grunts / Mooks / Minions 49:40 - Also This Week 1:21:05 - L&R: Physical Game Guides 1:28:22 - L&R: Forgotten Gems 1:33:16 - L&R: Opinions Changing Over Time 1:39:41 - Time for Bets 1:49:16 - 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 380 - Spider-Man 2 drops a new trailer from Comic Con as well as a shiny new PS5, Atlas Fallen shows off its combat, and we get some juicy details on the early development of the Pikmin series. 0:00 - Opening 2:10 - Corrections 5:03 - Spider-Man 2 Comic Con Update 16:03 - Pikmin 4 Developer Insights 34:36 - Xbox Live Gold is Dead 51:07 - Catching Up on Atlas Fallen 57:02 - A Word From Our Sponsors 58:47 - Microsoft - Activision Merger Updates 1:05:54 - Cross Platform Sales Mini-Update 1:08:09 - Also This Week 1:19:33 - L&R: Bringing Back Cut Content 1:24:40 - L&R: Countless Hours, No Reward 1:27:15 - L&R Game: Complete in Box 1:34:48 - Time for Bets 1:40:01 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to start building your credit. 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 379 - EA's building a new studio for their Black Panther Game, and while classic games are disappearing at an alarming rate, Limited Run Games has announced a wave of surprising revivals. 0:00 - Opening 1:53 - Corrections 6:00 - Black Panther Game in the Works 12:29 - The Sobering State of Game Availability 27:39 - Surprises at the Limited Run Games Showcase 50:58 - A Word From Our Sponsors 54:30 - FTC vs MS - Down, But Not Out 1:11:24 - Also This Week 1:22:28 - L&R: Convincing Friend to Play a 7 1:27:15 - L&R: What's Next for Tomb Raider? 1:32:32 - L&R: First Party Swap 1:37:21 - Time for Bets 1:42:07 - 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 378 - It's time to check out what's coming over the next 3 months, from Pikmin to Starfield, and the number of potential GOTY nominees is overwhleming. Then we check out our patrons' Top 10 Castles. 0:00 - Opening 2:27 - Corrections 7:03 - Games of July 39:04 - Games of August 1:14:33 - Games of September 1:58:48 - Patrons' Top 10 Castles 2:07:35 - Also This Week 2:21:21 - L&R: What Would You Preserve? 2:28:50 - L&R: Indie Horror Preferences 2:35:19 - L&R: Release Date Choices 2:40:40 - Time for Bets 2:47:18 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Games in this episode: Oxenfree II Exoprimal Viewfinder Pikmin 4 Remnant II Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PC) Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons The Expanse - A Telltale Series Disney Illusion Island Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Venba Baldur’s Gate III Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical WrestleQuest The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Goodbye, Volcano High Immortals of Aveum Blasphemous 2 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Sea of Stars Under the Waves Starfield The Crew Motorfest Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster Lies of P Mortal Kombat 1 Witchfire (Early Access) Payday 3 Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Mineko’s Night Market Paleo Pines Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Cocoon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 377 - Annapurna gives us a look at the creative new titles their partners have in the works, we get details on the muddy development of a AAAA Perfect Dark, we go over May sales, and try to keep up with recent developments in the Microsoft court case. 0:00 - Opening 1:58 - Corrections 6:18 - Annapurna Interactive Showcase 25:24 - Not So Perfect Dark 47:09 - May Sales Report 55:28 - A Word From Our Sponsors 58:05 - Bloober Team Parts With Psychological Horror 1:01:11 - Call of Duty Court 1:24:07 - Also This Week 1:32:57 - L&R: Left-Field Crossovers 1:40:45 - L&R: Too Long For Sequels 1:45:06 - L&R: Who Cursed Alan Wake? 1:49:24 - Time for Bets 1:58:29 - 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 376 - Nintendo is a bit late to the summer party, but they make up for it with a bundle of Mario goodness. Meanwhile, hearings in the Microsoft / Activision deal result in a string of enticing revelations. 0:00 - Opening 1:58 - Corrections 8:20 - Nintendo Direct 1:05:29 - Grasshopper Direct 1:11:36 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:16:03 - Press Release Me - Milk 1:19:32 - Microsoft / Activision Hearing Tidbits 1:28:30 - Also This Week 1:36:00 - L&R: GameCube Desires 1:41:51 - L&R: Guaranteed Hits 1:43:16 - L&R Game: Know the Germans 1:50:28 - Time for Bets 1:56:27 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://chime.com/allies to sign up for a Chime Checking Account today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a $1 per month trial period and take your business to the next level today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 375 - It's end of the show delirium as we try to catch up on all the big announcements in the second of half of this summer's big events. 0:00 - Opening 2:35 - Xbox 41:59 - Starfield 1:07:16 - PC Gaming Show 1:38:08 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:42:30 - Ubisoft 2:11:11 - Capcom 2:14:55 - Also This Week 2:17:13 - L&R: The Future of SGF 2:28:43 - L&R: How to Showcase Gameplay 2:33:53 - L&R: Fable Essentials 2:37:17 - Time for Bets 2:45:49 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. 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 374 - Geoff Keighley kicks off the summer festivities with Mortal Kombat 1, Alan Wake 2, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Plus, we check out Day of the Devs and Devolver. And oh yeah, Kyle is here. 0:00 - Opening 1:27 - Corrections 3:30 - What’s Kyle Doing Here? 6:02 - Summer Game Fest Kickoff 1:50:51 - Day of the Devs 2:07:23 - Devolver Direct 2:16:44 - Also This Week 2:26:03 - L&R: Traveling Games 2:29:57 - L&R: Hated Console Designs 2:34:33 - L&R: Unwanted Announcements 2:40:05 - Time for Bets 2:44:48 - 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 373 - Summer Game Fest is coming quick. So, we sit down to share all our predictions on what we think will be there. Meanwhile, inside stories show rocky behind the scenes situations for The Last of Us multiplayer sequel and Redfall. 0:00 - Opening 2:20 - Corrections 4:03 - The Last of Us Multiplayer Delayed 16:14 - Summer Game Fest Expectations 1:07:25 - Meta Quest Showcase 1:25:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:27:29 - Patrons' Top 10 E3 Moments 1:37:52 - Redfall - What Went Wrong? 1:44:46 - Also This Week 1:56:17 - L&R: Microtransaction Blues 2:00:46 - L&R: Review Experience 2:05:36 - L&R Game: Final Fantasy Versus New Zealand 2:09:48 - Time for Bets 2:16:04 - 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 372 - We go over the highs, the lows, and the games of this summer's PlayStation Showcase. 0:00 - Opening 1:29 - Corrections 4:14 - Where Was PlayStation in the PlayStation Showcase? 28:45 - PlayStation Studios Games: Fairgame$ 34:13 - Marathon 38:56 - Destiny 2: The Final Shape 41:28 - Concord 43:37 - Helldivers 2 48:08 - Spider-Man 2 55:53 - The Biggest 3rd Party Reveals: Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater 1:04:01 - Alan Wake 2 1:11:36 - Assassin's Creed Mirage 1:19:49 - Dragon's Dogma 2 1:24:35 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:29:30 - Personal Favorites: Sword of the Sea 1:33:24 - Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean 1:36:44 - The Talos Principle 2 1:42:28 - Ghostrunner 2 1:43:59 - Towers of Aghasba 1:47:00 - Warhammer Skulls 1:54:01 - Big Embracer Deal Falls Through 1:57:11 - Also This Week 2:01:54 - L&R: Did Sony Make Room for Xbox? 2:05:35 - L&R: Preview Events 2:15:58 - L&R Game: MK or Street Fighter? 2:20:25 - Time for Bets 2:24:45 - Closing Go to http://chime.com/allies to sign up for a Chime Checking Account today! Thanks to Chime for supporting the show. Go to http://factormeals.com/allies50 and use code allies50 to get 50% off your first box. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a $1 per month trial period and take your business to the next level today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 371 - Mortal Kombat has reset the timeline, Overwatch 2 is scrapping and recycling its PvE, and some heavy hitters dominated the top of the April sales charts. 0:00 - Opening 1:28 - Corrections 5:20 - Mortal Kombat 1 Revealed 20:57 - Overwatch 2 Scraps Hero Mode 28:09 - Microsoft Activision Merger Approved in EU 32:15 - A Word From Our Sponsors 34:08 - April Sales Report 44:11 - Humble Games Showcase Highlights 56:02 - Also This Week 1:07:57 - L&R: Big Wishes for Next Nintendo Console 1:12:23 - L&R: PlayStation Showcase Predictions 1:21:08 - L&R: Quit and Never Looked Back 1:23:37 - Time for Bets 1:29:24 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 370 - In the hours before Tears of the Kingdom, all we can think about is Zelda. We discuss our favorite Zelda memories, dig into some financial reports, and talk about Game Freak's new game announcement. 0:00 - Opening 2:12 - Corrections 5:54 - Game Freak's Project Bloom 13:47 - Summer Game Fest is Coming 22:15 - Zelda Memories 1:05:06 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:07:05 - Capcom Sales Report 1:10:04 - Nintendo Sales Report 1:23:33 - Also This Week 1:35:04 - L&R: Dead Rising Reboot Desires 1:39:50 - L&R: Video Game Catastrophes 1:46:43 - L&R Game: Kentucky Derby or RPG Skill Tree 1:55:29 - Time for Bets 2:02:11 - 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 369 - Redfall's reception has many questioning how Microsoft is handling its newly acquired studios. Meanwhile, Shadowman and Double Dragon are back and we get a closer look at the new Amnesia. 0:00 - Opening 1:34 - Corrections 4:21 - Shadowman: Darque Legacy 10:40 - Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons 17:30 - Redfall Ignites Xbox Backlash 45:55 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:12 - PlayStation Sales Report 55:26 - Patrons' Top 10 Healing Items 1:09:15 - Amnesia: The Bunker Gameplay 1:18:54 - Also This Week 1:26:48 - L&R: Features Worth Copying 1:34:12 - L&R: Satisfying Puzzle Moments 1:36:49 - L&R Game: Review Quote Memory 1:39:39 - Time for Bets 1:46:42 - 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 368 - IGN's Mitch Saltzman swings by to chat with us about Armored Core, Street Fighter, the UK blocking Microsoft's Activision acquisition, and more! 0:00 - Opening 2:20 - Corrections 6:47 - Meet Mitch 11:54 - Armored Core VI 30:39 - The UK Blocks Microsoft from Acquiring Activision 45:35 - Xbox Q3 Sales Report 55:37 - Funko Fusion 1:01:13 - Also This Week 1:13:12 - L&R: Small Game Movie Adaptations 1:17:52 - L&R: Smash Bros. Future 1:22:47 - L&R Game: Build a Street Fighter 1:29:22 - Time for Bets 1:34:23 - 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 367 - Street Fighter 6 shows off a ton of features, then drops a demo. Nintendo highlights some indies, and we question what it will take for Halo to pull out of its rough patch. 0:00 - Opening 1:51 - Corrections 3:10 - Street Fighter 6 Showcase and Demo 19:35 - The State of Halo 29:43 - Nintendo Indie World Highlights Plus 46:33 - A Word From Our Sponsors 48:30 - March Sales Report 55:10 - Dying Light 2 Gut Feeling Update 59:47 - Also This Week 1:10:55 - L&R: Holding Onto Physical Media 1:20:17 - L&R Game: FF / Zelda Crossover 1:31:52 - L&R: Mario Movie Sequel Casting 1:36:19 - Time for Bets 1:42:32 - 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 366 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Final Fantasy XVI both have impressive showings this week. Nintendo announces a new public get-together for the US, and the release date for a video game musical is revealed with a live concert. 0:00 - Opening 2:03 - Corrections 4:38 - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer 24:25 - Final Fantasy XVI State of Play 40:30 - Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle 1:00:42 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:03:00 - An Announcement Concert for a Game Musical 1:16:24 - Also This Week 1:36:28 - L&R: An Original Copy 1:40:19 - L&R: Remaking an Unsuccessful Game 1:45:42 - L&R: Malenia Invasion 1:47:56 - Time for Bets 1:56:13 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 365 - With Star Wars, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Diablo, and Street Fighter all coming soon, it's a packed few months. And that's just the start of it. 0:00 - Opening 2:23 - Corrections 5:22 - April Game Preview 42:46 - May Game Preview 1:13:06 - Patrons' Top 10 Shopkeepers 1:22:33 - June Game Preview 1:53:47 - Also This Week 2:03:53 - L&R: Why Customize? 2:07:09 - L&R Game: Resident Evil Sales 2:15:30 - L&R Game: A Simple Quiz 2:21:51 - Time for Bets 2:27:13 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Games in this episode: Meet Your Maker Everspace 2 Ravenswatch Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Tron: Identity Ghostwire: Tokyo Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Disney Speedstorm The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story Minecraft Legends Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Stray Blade Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Dead Island 2 Homestead Arcana Amanda the Adventurer Cassette Beasts Desta: The Memories Between Bramble: The Mountain King The Last Case of Benedict Fox Live A Live Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Redfall Darkest Dungeon II The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amnesia: The Bunker Endless Dungeon LEGO 2K Drive Miasma Chronicles The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (still not officially delayed) System Shock Street Fighter 6 We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie Diablo IV Goodbye Volcano High Park Beyond Aliens: Dark Descent Crash Team Rumble Final Fantasy XVI Sonic Origins Plus Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Ghost Trick Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 364 - We thought Zelda would be the biggest story this week, but E3 had other plans. 0:00 - Opening 2:47 - Corrections 4:16 - E3 is Cancelled 44:32 - New Zelda Gameplay Mechanics 1:02:46 - MultiVersus is Going Offline Until 2024 1:08:49 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:14:06 - The Not-NPDs February Sales Report 1:24:24 - Baffling BAFTAs 1:31:36 - Also This Week 1:37:12 - L&R: Gaming Wrestlers 1:40:09 - L&R: Get the Word Out 1:42:08 - L&R Game: A Long Vacation 1:50:37 - Time for Bets 1:56:32 - Closing Go to http://hellofresh.com/allies50 and use code allies50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started with Chime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 363 - Counter-Strike 2 is the name of an actual game coming soon, developers can publish games directly to Fortnite, and Bloodworth calls in from GDC. 0:00 - Opening 1:36 - Corrections 2:54 - Counter-Strike 2 Announced 14:41 - GDC Awards 22:31 - Bloodworth at GDC 43:58 - Redfall May Remove Online Requirement 52:59 - Fortnite Creative 2.0 - Making Games 58:45 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:01:11 - Also This Week 1:17:36 - L&R: Convincing Without Spoiling 1:21:25 - L&R: Leaning Hard on Remakes 1:28:46 - L&R Game: Drift Compatibility Test 1:36:31 - Time for Bets 1:40:26 - Closing Go to http://factormeals.com/allies50 and use code allies50 to get 50% off your first box! 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 362 - Naughty Dog's already started on their next next game, but they're keeping quiet on what it is. Hyper Light Breaker has changed up it's design to provide infinite open worlds, and we check out the community's top ten Final Fantasy songs. 0:00 - Opening 1:25 - Corrections 3:27 - Naughty Dog's Next Next Game 12:01 - Hyper Light Breaker's Infinite Open Worlds 24:12 - EZA Discord's Top 10 Final Fantasy Songs 32:27 - A Word From Our Sponsors 36:36 - Xbox Not Attending E3 Show Floor 50:53 - Streets of Rage 4 Update and Beat 'em Up Resurgence 55:04 - Also This Week 1:08:56 - L&R: Small Disappointments 1:13:33 - L&R: More Games Should Do This 1:19:39 - L&R Game: Nintendo Software Attach Rates 1:31:01 - Time for Bets 1:35:56 - Closing Go to http://joinhoney.com/allies to get PayPal Honey for free. Go to http://chime.com/allies to get started with Chime. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get started today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ep 344 - Palmer Luckey built a death helmet, Doom's composer fights for his due, Nintendo shares sales milestones, and we check out some promising new indies. 0:00 - Opening 1:46 - The Adventures of Dawn Romantica 8:23 - Corrections 11:29 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase 28:49 - The VR Helmet That Will Kill You 38:08 - Nintendo Financial Reports 1:06:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors 1:12:46 - Doom Composer's Defense 1:28:45 - Also This Week 1:37:19 - L&R: Just Pretty Good 1:40:23 - L&R: First Obsession 1:46:17 - L&R Game: Splatoon Real or Fake 1:50:49 - Time for Bets 1:56:12 - Closing This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp — go to http://betterhelp.com/allies to get 10% off your first month. Go to http://shopify.com/allies to sign up for a free trial and start selling online today. Go to http://go.factor75.com/allies60 to get 60% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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