With August coming to a close, I’m grateful we didn’t move forward with our own big event this month, leaving us room to react to things like DC FanDome, Nintendo Indie World, and this week’s gamescom Opening Night Live. It also left us room to produce things like our conversation with pilot Daniel Geaslen regarding Microsoft Flight Simulator, a series I’ve never really put time into but very much enjoyed covering in a non-traditional way. Experimenting with different coverage options...
2020-08-24 23:37:13 +0000 UTC
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The remake of Destroy All Humans! perfectly shows that the game has tremendous ideas and a style to match.
Written and edited by Ben Moore
2020-08-24 17:18:12 +0000 UTC
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With August coming to a close, I’m grateful we didn’t move forward with our own big event this month, leaving us room to react to things like DC FanDome, Nintendo Indie World, and this week’s gamescom Opening Night Live. It also left us room to produce things like our conversation with pilot Daniel Geaslen regarding Microsoft Flight Simulator, a series I’ve never really put time into but very much enjoyed covering in a non-traditional way. Experimenting with different coverage options...
2020-08-24 16:52:02 +0000 UTC
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https://youtu.be/zx8fSE6fftI
I love this game! I used to play it like crazy, and I exhausted all the content that existed back then, but now new ages have been added after many years of dormancy!
And this game is free!
2020-08-23 04:00:02 +0000 UTC
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEtbicuyWqM
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/easyallies/easy-allies-podcast-228-august-21-2020-ad-free/s-H2BEDYc5X5Z
Some of our favorite franchises are in danger as Bloodlines 2 lets go of its Lead Writer and Forza Horizon 3...
2020-08-21 18:18:31 +0000 UTC
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/r2UDaw__I2g
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-698785183/indie-world-showcase-august-recap/s-XLdyPmpYJrI
We dive into the recent Indie World showcase and highlight the best of what we saw, what some of us got hands-on time with, and how the overall presentation ...
2020-08-20 19:00:09 +0000 UTC
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTzdKbW8Cn0
Huber catches up on some horror in anticipation of more horror.
2020-08-20 17:01:02 +0000 UTC
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctCCw0HImeg
We've enlisted pilot Daniel Geaslen to join us as we share our thoughts on the new Microsoft Flight Simulator so far.
2020-08-20 14:01:03 +0000 UTC
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VIDEO: https://youtu.be/rFkikkfuhIw
This month we're talking anime movies! All your faves are here! With very special guest Yssa Badiola (@dearbassy) creator of Recorded By Arizal!
Watch her show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ5rQvaOICI
or here 2020-08-20 09:11:30 +0000 UTC
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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 Ian Hinck will be providing technical assistance.
For Love & Respect: Type your question, topic, or game in the comments below. Your panelists will be Michael Huber and Brad Ellis. Be sure to include your preferred name if you don't like the o...
2020-08-20 03:14:55 +0000 UTC
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While it may not stand at the upper echelon of the genre, Mortal Shell is still an enjoyable action-RPG thanks to distinct mechanics and a strong foundation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjjJ3df_sjU
Written by Bradley Ellis
Video Edited by Ian Hinck
Reviewed on PC
Available for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One
2020-08-19 22:37:15 +0000 UTC
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Röki's puzzle mechanics fit naturally with its fantastic setting and emotional story, as a young girl searches for her lost brother.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF3xL4EHGnw
Written by Daniel Bloodworth
Video Edited by Brandon Jones
Reviewed on PC
Available on PC, Coming to Switch
2020-08-18 06:31:35 +0000 UTC
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There’s a sentiment running through all the questions and comments from last week’s Cup of Jones that echoes the type of support we’ve been given from this community during this difficult pandemic. They address concerns about the studio, our mental health, and the need to utilize our resources wisely so that we can continue to do the stuff we want to do. It makes me wonder if this series is more beneficial to Easy Allies as a way to update you all on what we’re working on, or as an af...
2020-08-18 06:12:45 +0000 UTC
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As has been the case for years now, sometimes this show needs to be flexible. Nintendo announced an Indie World showcase for this week, so this week's episode is changing over to cover that instead. We will be recording Tuesday afternoon, so a few hours after the showcase, so you will still have some time to submit questions in that window after the showcase ends. As for the previous questions submitted, we still plan to do a "Monolith Soft" deep dive episode in the near future. It will eithe...
2020-08-17 17:59:41 +0000 UTC
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There’s a sentiment running through all the questions and comments from last week’s Cup of Jones that echoes the type of support we’ve been given from this community during this difficult pandemic. They address concerns about the studio, our mental health, and the need to utilize our resources wisely so that we can continue to do the stuff we want to do. It makes me wonder if this series is more beneficial to Easy Allies as a way to update you all on what we’re working on, or as an af...
2020-08-17 16:56:27 +0000 UTC
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Please see the Important Note post above this for an update!
On this coming episode of Friend Code, the Skyward Sword for Switch rumor returns! We'll also dive a bit further into what Monolith Soft could be working on, including what we think the 2017 action RPG will be, what improvements they have in store for Breath of the Wild, and will the next Xenoblade have an even more direct connection to their past trilogy, Xenosaga, as well as debate whether we think Nintendo ...
2020-08-16 20:04:57 +0000 UTC
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https://youtu.be/_LgSC4R3XHg
Ian and Omar play the Steven Spielberg FMV game from 1996 starring Jennifer Anniston, Quentin Tarantino, and Penn and Teller and it's NUTS.
2020-08-16 04:00:01 +0000 UTC
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YouTube - https://youtu.be/XqeZoEi4030
SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/frame_trap/frame-trap-episode-113-on-the-horizon/s-PljRJ1SvSes
Ben, Brad, and Ian return to some old favorites and discuss brand new experiences including Horizon Zero Dawn on PC, Risk of Rain 2, Desperados II...
2020-08-15 22:30:21 +0000 UTC
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XSihnJJYhE
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/easyallies/easy-allies-podcast-227-august-14-2020-ad-free/s-fU9hflt53Lr
Note: We had issues with Brad's audio for this episode. You may notice him cut in and out of the convers...
2020-08-14 18:36:48 +0000 UTC
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Hello!
Due to a hilarious ironic recording error (that I'll explain in the episode when we re-shoot it) we will be delaying Reaction Shots by one week. I'm really bummed about it as what we were able to shoot previously was good, but it's unusable. But I'm pleased to report that the re-do will not only still have special guest Yssa Badiola but will also feature BOTH Damiani AND Michael Huber! (Huber was unable to be on the previous iteration.) So this version wil...
2020-08-13 19:24:26 +0000 UTC
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Fast & Furious Crossroads attempts to capture the franchise's adrenaline-fueled antics, but keeps players on a track that feels remarkably tame.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_hapi8F8Uc
Written by Michael Huber
Video Edited by Ian Hinck
Reviewed on PlayStation 4 Pro
Available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One
2020-08-13 19:22:11 +0000 UTC
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7wRfaNKbW4
Huber shares his thoughts about the first 4 - 5 hours of CrossCode.
2020-08-13 17:01:02 +0000 UTC
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This post is here once again to collect your submissions for the Love & Respect and Gaming Gladiators segments for this week's Easy Allies Podcast. Brandon Jones will be moderating, Daniel Bloodworth will be co-moderator, and Ian Hinck will be providing technical assistance.
For Love & Respect: Type your question, topic, or game in the comments below. Your panelists will be Brad Ellis and Ben Moore. Be sure to include your preferred name if you don't like the o...
2020-08-12 19:43:42 +0000 UTC
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Paper Mario: The Origami King is a delightful game with plenty of diverse ideas that falls just shy of greatness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKFjgZzanXs
Written by Ben Moore
Video Edited by Ian Hinck
Reviewed on Switch
Available on Switch
2020-08-11 22:46:30 +0000 UTC
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VIDEO: https://youtu.be/nDB9urwlH6U
Daniel Bloodworth and Ian Hinck both attended this year's virtual Game Developers Conference and come back to discuss and compare notes on the sessions they found the most interesting.
2020-08-11 15:02:00 +0000 UTC
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I’m proud of the effort put forth by the team last week as I look now at everything we produced: 3 separate impressions videos on very different games, a Pop-Facts-esque look at the history of the Luminous Productions studio from Damiani, and a multi-ally reaction to Thursday’s State of Play. And this is on top of everything we usually produce in a week, regular shows/streams, etc. Today’s editorial is on the lack of Easy Livin’ this month given a variety of factors, and a crazy week ...
2020-08-10 23:54:21 +0000 UTC
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I’m proud of the effort put forth by the team last week as I look now at everything we produced: 3 separate impressions videos on very different games, a Pop-Facts-esque look at the history of the Luminous Productions studio from Damiani, and a multi-ally reaction to Thursday’s State of Play. And this is on top of everything we usually produce in a week, regular shows/streams, etc. Today’s editorial is on the lack of Easy Livin’ this month given a variety of factors, and a crazy week ...
2020-08-10 16:59:13 +0000 UTC
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https://youtu.be/xCBQiNzZZMc
Upcoming game Metamorphosis adapts Kafka's book by the same name into a rollicking adventure wherein you play as some nasty bug.
2020-08-09 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTilxvkZtPo
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/easyallies/easy-allies-podcast-226-august-7-2020-ad-free/s-GYuRuPm2Cjx
Sony had a wild week, pulling our attention between Spider-man, PS4 controllers, and a fully-stacked August St...
2020-08-07 18:41:34 +0000 UTC
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Helllooooooo! This month we're talking about Anime Films with special guest Yssa Badiola creator of Recorded by Arizal https://roosterteeth.com/series/recorded-by-arizal
Amine flims! We know them, we love them! Let's talk about them! We'll be recording on Wednesday.
What are your favorites?
Which Studio Ghibli is your favorit...
2020-08-07 18:17:53 +0000 UTC
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