Hey everyone,
When we shot Frame Trap, I mistakenly thought an embargo for a specific game was today (Monday), but it's actually embargoed until Wednesday. Because of that, Frame Trap won't be able to go live until Wednesday when it's public for everyone and there won't be early access. The mistake is completely my faul...
2021-07-05 17:16:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Being back in the studio for a month or so naturally raises some questions about the best policies moving forward. Questions like “Should we do the Q&A in the studio or stick to Zoom?” may feel easy to answer now but it’s something we’ll have to check in on week to week. The vibe of being in the same room after so...
2021-07-05 16:57:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Elyse and Isla are back to dissect E3 2021!
2021-07-04 04:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a46F3UlBGvo
In a super-sized, 2-plus-hour episode we look ahead to the rest of the summer. Our quarterly multi-game preview picks the hottest and coldest releases from July, August, and Septem...
If you missed this month's Q&A, here's the audio version.
You can find the YouTube archive at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckutVdBTJKo
Huber goes through his current entertainment queue to highlight a few of his favorites.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fEh-3McaOk
Note: Apologies for the late post this week. We were attempting to schedule a guest spot but Brad had to fill in at the last minute.
This post is here once again to collect your submissions for the Love & Respect and Silver Lining segments for this week's Easy Allies Podcast. Brandon Jones will be mo...
YouTube: https://youtu.be/7idXtD73m7s
Huber and Damiani dig into the issue of Nintendo's lack of content in recent releases like Mario Golf: Super Rush, special guest Jakejames Lugo drops by to share their passion for Kazuya in Super Smash Bros. Ultima...
2021-07-01 03:35:55 +0000 UTC View PostVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_5O4PNyugY
This month Isla Hinck joins Bloodworth to discuss the music of Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Returnal, and Outer Wilds.
0:00 - Introduction
1:09 - Everybody's Gone to the ...
This month's Q&A is about to go live and all patrons are invited to watch. Join us via the link below:
https://www.twitch.tv/easyallies
2021-06-29 21:51:00 +0000 UTC View PostJust wanted to let everyone know this week's episode will be late. I ultimately have to wait until tomorrow to record in the late afternoon, which means the episode will likely go up either late Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.
L&R,
- Damiani
2021-06-29 17:47:44 +0000 UTC View Post
In this knockout round, Ben and Jones chop trees in Superhot and taxi passengers back and forth in Days Gone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqClmkuC7tg
Bloodworth has put several hours into this dark, yet cheeky mix of Zelda and Souls, and he's been impressed so far.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ5Cv1gD5wY
Whoops! I thought I posted this on Patreon but I guess I didn't?
We talk about our league!
2021-06-29 02:35:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Guilty Gear Strive is a massively impressive fighting game that manages to walk a fine line between approachability and depth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7AzdqfmyYE
Written by Ben Moore
Video Edited by Don Casanova
Re...
Today is a short episode with just one takeaway, and that means patrons are more focused on clarification than suggestion. It makes sense that now is the time for more details. We just got back in the studio, so what future upgrades are we wishing for? We’ve made it through a lot of our fundraising goals, but where the hell...
2021-06-28 21:14:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe Showcase returns to the studio! Applause, applause! On Tuesday, July 6th, at 2 PM PT, Michael Damiani and I will actually sit next to each other on the same couch and watch all of your lovely contributions to the ongoing insanity that is Easy Allies. Like everything else has been, I imagine the Showcase will feel strange ...
2021-06-28 20:19:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Today is a short episode with just one takeaway, and that means patrons are more focused on clarification than suggestion. It makes sense that now is the time for more details. We just got back in the studio, so what future upgrades are we wishing for? We’ve made it through a lot of our fundraising goals, but where the hell...
2021-06-28 16:55:36 +0000 UTC View PostThis week Huber and I will sit down to talk about the Nintendo's bad habit of releasing games that are content incomplete at launch, made whole by patches or DLC released down the line, sparked by the criticisms leveraged against the recently released Mario Golf: Super Rush.
L&R,
- Damiani
2021-06-27 02:32:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Brad and Damiani are joined by Maximillian Dood to discuss the new Yuffie DLC for Final Fantasy VII Remake in this special public episode of Spoiler Mode.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQti5XsE5dI
The results are in! After careful research and some tricky calls, Huber and Don sit at the table to discuss how all the Don Bucks shake out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sDjd8Oo1ro
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9a82_1NQdY
Now that the E3 news train has left the station, we dive into some truly strange headlines. Blue Box continues to deny the Kojima rumors, Harada kind of admits Tekken X Street F...
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5VP_mSVTMEo
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2021-06-24 18:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Huber is back in the studio to run down the list of upcoming July releases, including Monster Hunter Stories 2, Death's Door, Cris Tales, Neo: The World Ends With You, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVgx2LqXfPw
Bloodworth put a few laps into the new Hot Wheels game, which is surprisingly fun and intricately detailed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OViGxwC_yx8
Coming Sep 30 to PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S
This open-world rampage has lots of ways to customize the combat, traversal, and moral compass of your half-sized hero. Unfortunately, all of these modes and options could have used a little more time in the chop shop.
https://www.youtube.c...
This post is here once again to collect your submissions for the Love & Respect and Silver Lining segments for this week's Easy Allies Podcast. Brandon Jones will be moderating, Daniel Bloodworth will be co-moderator, and Isla Hinck will be on the control desk.
Type your question, topic, or game in the comments bel...
Scarlet Nexus sets itself apart with its inventive battle systems and captivating world, but does it stumble by asking you to complete two campaigns in order to fully appreciate its narrative?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s98z2OlbTgA...
YouTube - https://youtu.be/_64dvAkCx-M
Frame Trap is back in the studio and Ben, Brad, and Huber have plenty to talk about including Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intermission, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and more.
To s...
2021-06-22 18:26:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Ben and Brad test their reflexes in some fan-favorite moments from the start of FF IX then run the gauntlet in Ori's spirit trials.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kT1M99yrn0
