Why Does This Make You Mad? - Easy Update
Simple question.
2020-01-05 05:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
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Frame Trap - Episode 98 "The Boys"
YouTube link - https://youtu.be/MXTT5CuKsHw
SoundCloud link - https://soundcloud.com/frame_trap/frame-trap-episode-98-the-boys/s-ifEc7
Ben, Brad, and Huber chill out and talk about an odd assortment of games including Jak and Daxter, Star Wars Battlefront II, Ori and the Blind Forest, Ace Combat 7, Ari...
2020-01-04 18:21:38 +0000 UTC View PostEasy Allies Podcast #195 - Kyle's Parents Edition
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmMxEw8R_c0&feature=youtu.be
SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/easyallies/easy-allies-podcast-195-kyles-parents-edition-1320/s-Oj7fy
Kyle’s still home for the holidays, so the EZA Podcast trav...
2020-01-03 15:44:06 +0000 UTC View PostBest GameTrailers of 2019?
Patrons! Trailer lovers! Time to heed the call! I always wait until the first day of the new year to start assembling my top trailers list and I'd love your input. I usually just ask this question on Twitter but I feel like this post might have more staying power and receive more valuable feedback. Remember to post a link to the trailer if you can, or at least let me know the name of the trailer so I can track it down. I know some of you are fans of any trailer your favorite franchises releas...
2020-01-02 22:29:59 +0000 UTC View Post2019 - Reaction Shots Discussion Prompt
Well 2019 is over. Let's talk about it.
What was your favorite movie of 2019?
Least favorite?
Best actor (any gender)?
Best director?
Best screenplay?
Best cinematography?
What do you think of this year overall, as far as film goes?
Damiani Has to Settle an Old Score - Huber's Prison of Love
It's time for Damiani to settle a family quarrel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcEemV1kOOQ
Don't Skip - Ghost Trick
If you give the overwhelming charm of Ghost Trick a chance, it's almost guaranteed to worm it's way into your heart.
2019-12-30 23:13:21 +0000 UTC View PostCup of Jones - December 30, 2019
Happy New Year, allies! For the final Cup of 2019, I'm bringing in some very special guests to say hi to you (for the first time?) and we'll continue with regular episodes in 2020. So if you have business/personal questions for me you can leave them in this episode and we'll do two episodes worth of questions next week. I say it a lot, but now that we're wrapping up a full year of programming, I'm incredibly grateful for your continued support, and I'm very proud of the work we've done after ...
2019-12-30 18:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostQ&A - December 2019 - Audio
By popular demand, here's an audio version of this month's Patron Q&A for your listening pleasure. The video version will be available on our YouTube page ASAP, and is currently available as an archive on our Twitch channel. Enjoy, and thanks for the questions!
2019-12-28 23:08:30 +0000 UTC View PostEasy Allies Podcast #194 - All L&R Special
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-mW32c6xf0&feature=youtu.be
SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/easyallies/easy-allies-podcast-194-all-lr-special-122719/s-geuq0
This holiday week, we’re All Love & Respect, though obviously it ...
2019-12-27 15:15:27 +0000 UTC View PostFriend Code Episode 66 - Patron Audio
Sorry for the mix-up, I posted the old Video post instead of the usual, so I have to make a separate post for the Patron Audio.
As 2019 comes to a close, we look at what Nintendo has in store for 2020.
6:20 - Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
6:50 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons
13:39 - Bravely Default II
18:40 - No More Heroes III
26:17 - Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
39:47 - Pokemon Sleep
42:17 - Will Breath of the Wild 2 release in 2020?...
Community Showcase - January 2020
A new year, a new showcase! On Tuesday, January 7th I'll be ringing in 2020 with Ian Hinck and all of the spectacular creations from our inspiring community. With 2019 wrapping up, and a new decade ahead of us, there will be a lot to talk about and appreciate. What games, movies, or shows did you enjoy over the holidays? What are you looking forward to most in the months ahead? This Showcase is almost two weeks away, so I don't want to see any sneaky Patrons slipping in their posts at 11:59 t...
2019-12-26 20:11:16 +0000 UTC View PostFriend Code - Nintendo 2020 Preview
YouTube: https://youtu.be/K2Bq4bI50UI
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-698785183/nintendo-2020-preview/s-doRp1
As 2019 comes to a close, we look at what Nintendo has in store for 2020.
The Patron Audio version is a separate post this time, sorry for the mix up.
L&R,
- Damian...
2019-12-25 23:09:59 +0000 UTC View PostCup of Jones - December 23, 2019 - Audio
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! This is it. The last live Cup of Jones of 2019. Not entirely sure what I’m going to do next week. There’s a chance it’ll just be a text post wishing you all a Happy New Year. We’ll see. Lots of personal questions this week, so make sure not to miss those below if you want the full Cup experience. Today’s editorial will be about my lifelong love of Star Wars. I will keep my thoughts regarding The Rise of Skywalker out of it completely, so don’t w...
2019-12-24 05:56:55 +0000 UTC View PostThe Evening Strangeness - Fiasconauts
This month Jones, Ian, Kyle, and Jessica journey into the heart of strangeness in small town Florida! Playset by TheClassiestHobo!
Happy Holidays!
Cup of Jones - December 23, 2019
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! This is it. The last live Cup of Jones of 2019. Not entirely sure what I’m going to do next week. There’s a chance it’ll just be a text post wishing you all a Happy New Year. We’ll see. Lots of personal questions this week, so make sure not to miss those below if you want the full Cup experience. Today’s editorial will be about my lifelong love of Star Wars. I will keep my thoughts regarding The Rise of Skywalker out of it completely, so don’t w...
2019-12-23 17:55:05 +0000 UTC View PostSpoiler Mode - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDExn3McQv0
Gulp, here we go. The movie is all over the place, social media is all over the place, and so (predictably) so are we. This was originally going to be a 5-person panel, but Ben and Huber had to back out, and if they hadn't this might have gone on for 3 hours. Hopefully there's something in here for everyone. If you were frustrated by Episode IX, so were...
Frame Trap - Episode 97 "Holiday Hangout"
YouTube link - https://youtu.be/y_r2NQzdezw
SoundCloud link - https://soundcloud.com/frame_trap/frame-trap-episode-97-holiday-hangout/s-rElXs
Ben, Brad, and Brandon get in the holiday spirit by talking about both new releases and older titles including Darksiders Genesis, Halo: Reach...
2019-12-22 08:37:49 +0000 UTC View PostHave Yourself a Blooming Little Christmas - Easy Update
Here is a fractally self mutating Christmas carol. It sounds weird! Happy hollandaise you maniacs.
Modules being used: Bloom by Qu-Bit, Rings by Mutable Instruments, Spherical Wavetable Navigator by 4ms, Matter II by Folktek, Basimilus Iteritas Alter by Noise Engineering, Euclidean Circles v2 by vpme.de, FLXS1 by Zetaohm, Maths and Mimeophon by Make ...
2019-12-22 05:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostEasy Allies Podcast #193
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO__uz4NKks&feature=youtu.be
SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/easyallies/easy-allies-podcast-193-122019/s-HiqRf
2019 gets all wrapped up with a strange new controller add-on for the DualShock 4 and a contentious ...
Skull - The Occasional Board Game Show Ep.4
Hey hey! Back again with a fun board game and great last minute gift idea! Skull is a gorgeous uproarious group bluffing game and it's guaranteed to be wild! I don't think I've ever played this game without screaming or becoming an entirely new personality, or both at the same time. It's a blast! We're joined again by Jason Wishnov and Jack Covell o...
2019-12-18 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View PostIan Thinks Movie Games Are Trash - Huber's Prison of Love
Ian isn't ready for movies and games to collide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwWa3aApq6k
2019-12-18 18:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostDon't Skip - Bully
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fvfaRL2G9k
Rockstar Games has excelled the past few generations with blockbusters like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, but one of the best games they ever made launched on the PlayStation 2 in 2006 and is currently playable on a console you likely own. Bully might look like child's play, but it's actually a heartwarming open world packed with fun pranks and...
Two Weeks in Love & Respect+!
I am here once again to collect your submissions for the Love & Respect and Santa's Video Game Advisory Board segments for the next two weeks of the Easy Allies Podcast. One of these will be an All Love & Respect Episode, so I may need some extra L&Rs this week.
For Love & Respect:
Just type your question, topic, or game in the comments below. Your panelists will be Michael Damiani and Michael Huber. Be sure to include your prefe...
Cup of Jones - December 16, 2019 - Audio
It’s Star Wars week, y’all. Sure we have other stuff going on here at Easy Allies. We’re building Gundams, playing more board games, and I’m trying out Metroid Prime for the very first time. But the entire week I’m just going to be emotionally preparing myself for whatever the heck I’m going to watch late Thursday night. We’re going to extend our Silver Squad stream by another hour or so to finish the series, but I gotta take off by about 10:30 PM at the latest to catch my showt...
2019-12-17 05:23:22 +0000 UTC View PostSubmit Questions for Friend Code Episode 66
On the upcoming episode of Friend Code, we'll be discussing what we expect from Nintendo in 2020. You can submit your questions below! Anything Nintendo related is fair game, especially questions related to what we expect in the coming year.
L&R
- Damiani
2019-12-17 00:50:32 +0000 UTC View PostBad Boy Monster Daddies! - Mysterious Monsters Ep 9
Join us for the new Mysterious Monsters!! Kyle Bosman, Bradley Ellis, and special guest Tyler Hutchison (Dream Daddies) battle it out against the bad beasties and each other! Who will win!?
(If you're hoping to catch this episode live please note that this month will only premiere on YouTube and will not simultaneously stream on Twitch because they took Premiere...
2019-12-16 23:50:00 +0000 UTC View PostCup of Jones - December 16, 2019
It’s Star Wars week, y’all. Sure we have other stuff going on here at Easy Allies. We’re building Gundams, playing more board games, and I’m trying out Metroid Prime for the very first time. But the entire week I’m just going to be emotionally preparing myself for whatever the heck I’m going to watch late Thursday night. We’re going to extend our Silver Squad stream by another hour or so to finish the series, but I gotta take off by about 10:30 PM at the latest to catch my showt...
2019-12-16 17:55:28 +0000 UTC View PostKill Your Babies The Card Game! - Easy Update
We play the Kill Your Babies Card Game made by Missilemage and ZephyrMoon (@Missilemage and @ZephyrMoon2) using the rule where half the deck is visible and the other half is face down below it, so you're saving/killing half the games without knowing! And it was a BLAST! Hope you enjoy the chaos, and I hope you're happy with the results!
We had SO MUCH FUN doing this episod...
2019-12-15 05:00:01 +0000 UTC View PostLife is Strange 2 - Debriefing with Dontnod
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz40XEptsac
Co Creative Director Michel Koch and Lead Writer Jean Luc Cano join Huber and Bloodworth to discuss the development and decisions that went into crafting Life is Strange 2.
2019-12-14 18:50:18 +0000 UTC View Post