Ep 450 - This year's nominations for The Game Awards are in, and there's a lot to talk about. Blizzard's Rod Fergusson calls in to chat about the current state of Diablo IV. Plus, our Avowed preview and early thoughts on STALKER 2. Get Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on sale for Black Friday. https://gsght.com/c/z5s7f9Thank you to SEGA and ATLUS We…

Ep 449 - It's an Xbox-centered news week with Indiana Jones, South of Midnight, handhelds, exclusives, and IHOP. Plus, we share our thoughts on Dragon Quest III, LEGO Horizon, Mario & Luigi, and more. *LEGO Horizon Adventures Provided by PlayStation.* (0:00) - Intro (4:16) - Indiana Jones Gameplay Deep Dive (23:30) - South of Midnight Behind the Sc…

Ep 448 - Nintendo's mid-year financials reveal much, including Switch 2 tidbits. Meanwhile, Take Two has some numbers of their own, and we chat about Slitterhead, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Sonic X Shadow, Atomic Picnic, and more. (0:00) - Intro(3:04) - Switch Successor Will Be Backwards Compatible(29:14) - Take Two Sells Private Division(41:23) - Slitte…

Ep 447 - Nintendo just shadow dropped their own music player. Concord won't be making a comeback, and we share our impressions of Dragon Age, the new Call of Duty, and the Vampire Survivors Castlevania expansion. (0:00) - Intro(5:10) - Nintendo Music Shadow Drop(32:34) - Sony Shuts Down Concord Studio(54:26) - Ubisoft's NFT Game(1:01:31) - Dragon A…

Ep 446 - Prince of Persia is at the pinnacle of its genre, so of course, Ubisoft is disbanding the team that made it. Surgent Studios reveal a potential Tales of Kenzera sequel. The September sales report shows some juicy numbers, and we give our thoughts on the Alan Wake 2 DLC, Fear the Spotlight, and Wilmot Works It Out.(0:00) - Intro(3:28) - Pri…

Ep 445 - Xbox bookends their showcase with glimpses of the new Alan Wake 2 DLC and the multiplayer Control game. We get our hands on Khazan, Neva, RetroRealms, and more. Plus, it's time for the August sales report.(0:00) - Intro(3:31) - Xbox Partner Preview Highlights(42:37) - Sunderfolk Revealed(47:59) - August Sales Report(1:00:01) - The First Be…

Ep 444 - Fall is here, and it's time to talk about the many games coming out before the end of the year. Plus, the studio behind Halo gets an overhaul, Nintendo wants you to wake up, and we share our thoughts on Metaphor: ReFantazio, Phoenix Springs, and the new Diablo IV expansion. (0:00) - Intro(6:11) - October Game Preview(1:36:01) - November Ga…

Ep 443 - Jason Schreier joins us to chat about his new book on the comprehensive history of Blizzard. There's a new studio from an unexpected collaboration. Plus we chat about Zelda, the Mortal Kombat expansion, Iron Meat, and more.(0:00) - Intro(2:33) - Get to Know Jason(17:05) - Jason's Book - Play Nice(1:07:56) - Iron Meat Impressions(1:17:31) -…

Ep 442 - Ahead of Tokyo Game Show, we've gotten new showings from both PlayStation and Xbox, including the reveal of Ghost of Yotei. Plus, impressions of What the Car?, Shadows of Doubt, and an existential examination of Final Fantasy. (0:00) - Intro(3:37) - State of Play Highlights(41:04) - Xbox TGS Show Highlights(1:04:58) - Final Fantasy XVI PC …

Ep 441 - Nintendo is suing the makers of Palworld, EA thinks AI will make things epic, and the Life is Strange devs call in to chat with Huber. Plus, our thoughts on The Plucky Squire, UFO 50, Dead Rising, Frostpunk 2, and more!(0:00) - Intro(3:00) - Nintendo Sues Palworld Devs(23:44) - The Plucky Squire Impressions(35:14) - Splinter Cell Show on N…

While I was at the Dragon Age preview event, EA also offered the chance to interview the Game's Director and Producer. I hadn't planned on doing a formal interview, but I put my phone on the table and recorded it anyways, thinking maybe I'd type up some highlights or something. Once I got home, the audio quality turned out to be a lot better than I…

Ep 440 - The PS5 Pro is real, and it is expensive. I Am Your Beast rewards speed and style. Annapurna Interactive's staff just walked out on the company, and this week's game discussions include Yars Rising, Hollowbody, and more.(0:00) - Intro(2:21) - PlayStation 5 Pro Announced(41:57) - I Am Your Beast Impressions(52:57) - Annapurna Interactive St…

Ep 439 - Astro Bot is here, and it is absolutely incredible. Sony takes Concord offline, and Brandon Jones is back on the desk to talk more Star Wars Outlaws. *Astro Bot and Concord Provided by PlayStation(0:00) - Intro(4:37) - Astro Bot Impressions(26:08) - Concord Goes Offline(51:06) - Xbox, Check Your Emails!(1:02:11) - Zelda Gets a Sword!(1:14:…

Ep 438 - Huber is back from Germany, and we're ready to talk about Black Myth Wukong, Concord, Star Wars Outlaws, Visions of Mana, Bakeru, Nintendo Directs, and more! *Concord Provided by PlayStation(0:00) - Intro(1:55) - Huber's Trip to Gamescom(13:50) - Deathsprint 66 Preview(22:14) - Concord Bombed, But It's Good(57:06) - Nintendo Direct Double …

Ep 437 - Gamescom is in full swing, and Danny Peña from Gamertag Radio joins us to discuss all the big announcements from Germany as well as a sample of gamescom demos we got to play here in LA. (0:00) - Intro(3:16) - Get to Know Danny(11:52) - ONL Highlights - Indiana Jones on PS5(21:22) - Secret Level TV Series(29:38) - Mafia: The Old Country(34:…

Ep 436 - The makers of Hi-Fi Rush are back in action thanks to an unlikely ally. Huber gets a closer look at the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Some classic horror franchise are making an intriguing return, plus we check out Witchfire, Dustborn, and the upcoming Persona DLC.(0:00) - Intro(3:12) - Tango Gameworks Is Back!(10:20) - Dead Rising Deluxe R…

Ep 435 - Huber is loving Cat Quest III, and we dial in Desmond Wong from The Gentlebros to chat about the game. Plus, there's a surprise new DOOM release, a lengthy Zelda trailer, lots of fun teases from THQ Nordic, the June sales report. And we say a heartfelt goodbye to Game Informer.(0:00) - Intro(3:07) - DOOM + DOOM II Surprise(10:22) - Zelda: …

Ep 434 - Riana Manuel-Peña joins us this week as we chat about Marvel Rivals, Thank Goodness, You're Here, the Bungie layoffs, T-1000 in Mortal Kombat, and much more. Plus, Don gives us a report on all the goodness he saw at California Extreme!(0:00) - Intro(3:14) - Get to Know Riana(12:13) - Marvel Rivals Impressions(23:20) - Bungie Layoffs(34:42)…

Ep 433 - Heihachi Lives! This week we round up some of the biggest announcements from EVO and pour one out for Humble Games. Plus, impressions on Arranger, Flock, Gestalt, TennoCon, Concord, and more!(0:00) - Intro(1:42) - EVO Announcements Round-Up(17:35) - Humble Games Closure(27:22) - Arranger Impressions(34:17) - Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Impress…

Ep 432 - Everyone decided to release their games this week for some reason so we wade through the flood as best we can, with looks at Kunitsu-Gami, Bo, Flintlock, and NES World Championships. Plus, we now know what Emio is and only Damiani could have guessed. (0:00) - Intro(3:56) - What is Emio?(13:43) - Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Announced(19:48) - …

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 Ou…

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…

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 Tense…

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: Shado…

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 Hi…

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:…

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 Hi…

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…

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 Sh…

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 Helld…

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 spons…

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 Impressi…

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 Highli…

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 …

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) - Ete…

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) - Ap…

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) - …

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:…

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…

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 …

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(1:0…

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) -…

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_FF7RVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmQYh1Af9hY…

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: …

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 …

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 S…

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 Ques…

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) - Paci…

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 Prev…

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(1:3…