The Easy Allies Podcast

Resident Evil, FixForce, and Xbox Shake-Ups - Easy Allies Podcast - February 27th, 2026

Ep 516 - Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are out at Xbox. Resident Evil Requiem is here, and Wolverine has a release date. Plus, we played FixForce, a brand new co-op game coming from Surgent Studios. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-evil-151783810 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Xbox Leadership Shake-Ups 19:09 - Wolverine Release Date Announced 26:55 - Eurogamer and Further Layoffs 37:34 - January Sales Report 49:18 - FixForce Preview 01:01:51 - My One Piece 01:08:33 - My One Thing 01:20:04 - Resident Evil Requiem Impressions 01:46:58 - God of War Sons of Sparta Impressions 01:59:37 - Vampire Crawlers Demo Impressions 02:06:15 - L&R: Favorite Reviews to Make 02:13:03 - L&R: Open Eyes for a New Genre 02:18:27 - L&R: Is Your Favorite Game in the Past 02:23:01 - Bets 02:27:19 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sony Flushes Bluepoint Away - Easy Allies Podcast - February 20th, 2026

Ep 515 - Five years after purchasing the celebrated Bluepoint Games, Sony flushes them down the drain. In lighter news, Blood is back to share stories from DICE, and we have impressions of Mario Tennis Fever, Demon Tides, Scott Pilgrim, and more! Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-sony-151223167 00:00 - Intro 04:38 - .hack//Z.E.R.O. Revealed! 09:13 - Layers of Fear 3 Announced 13:22 - The Escapist Replaced by AI 18:44 - Sony Closes Bluepoint Games 39:14 - DICE Awards and Stories from Bloodworth 47:50 - A Word From Our Sponsors 50:14 - My One Piece 54:57 - My One Thing 01:01:06 - Mario Tennis Fever Impressions 01:11:45 - Awaysis Preview 01:18:01 - Scott Pilgrim EX Demo Impressions 01:27:23 - Demon Tides Impressions 01:33:38 - L&R: What Next? 01:39:04 - L&R: A Resident Evil Pairing 01:43:43 - L&R: Olympic Video Games 01:50:24 - Bets 01:56:47 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Check out the game Blood's launching this week, Horripilant: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3525970/Horripilant/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of Play and Introducing Ironroot Games - Easy Allies Podcast - February 13th, 2026

Ep 514 - Sony brought the goods with first State of Play for 2026, including God of War, Castlevania, Silent Hill, and more. We share our thoughts on Reanimal and Romeo is a Dead Man. Plus, we're joined by Quentin Cobb and Elaine Gomez for an excellent chat about their new studio Ironroot Games. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-state-150717880 00:00 - Intro 03:35 - State of Play Highlights 50:05 - Riot and Wildlight Layoffs 01:04:23 - Remedy Gets a New CEO 01:11:08 - Baldur's Gate Gets a TV Show 01:15:03 - My One Thing 01:20:37 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties Impressions 01:32:33 - Romeo is a Dead Man Impressions 01:39:22 - Reanimal Impressions 01:47:33 - Meet Ironroot Games - Interview 02:42:11 - L&R: Favorite Love Stories 02:47:15 - L&R: What Needs a Sequel? 02:54:53 - L&R: First Time with a Classic 03:07:18 - Bets 03:11:01 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nioh 3, Orbitals, and Jetpack Cat - Easy Allies Podcast - February 6th, 2026

Ep 513 - Isla's been having a great time in Nioh 3. Overwatch has dropped the 2 and picked up Jetpack Cat. And the latest Nintendo Direct has a gorgeous new exclusive, as well as some dino goodness. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-nioh-3-150079202 00:00 - Intro 01:50 - Nintendo Partner Direct Highlights 27:55 - Resident Evil Live Action Trailer 33:26 - Horizon Hunters Gathering 40:26 - Big Moves for Overwatch 47:46 - Podracing Confirmed 50:16 - A Word From Our Sponsors 56:13 - Switch is the Best-Selling Nintendo Console 01:00:22 - PlayStation Financial Report 01:01:53 - Sony Patents AI-Powered Podcasts 01:05:40 - Austin Wintory Won a Grammy 01:06:16 - My One Thing 01:13:45 - Nioh 3 Impressions 01:35:49 - L&R: Heartfelt Memories 01:38:24 - L&R: Call it a Comeback 01:46:11 - L&R: PTO-Worthy Releases 01:52:40 - Bets 01:57:34 - Closing Go to https://www.shopify.com/allies for a one-dollar-per-month trial period to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Go to https://www.factormeals.com/allies50off and use code ALLIES50OFF to get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year. This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Highs and Lows of Highguard - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 30, 2026

Ep 512 - We weigh in with our thoughts on the first few days of Highguard. Huntdown: Overtime has Don's eyes lighting up. Dispatch has questionable censorship on Switch 2, and our patrons list the Top 10 Babies. Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-highs-149486539 00:00 - Intro 03:06 - Huntdown: Overtime Announced 16:46 - Most Popular Platforms Among Devs 21:15 - Ubisoft Unions Call for Strike 30:25 - Dispatch Censored on Switch 2 38:21 - A Word From Our Sponsors 39:39 - Top 10 Babies 50:34 - My One Thing 01:02:50 - Highguard Impressions 01:17:48 - Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Impressions 01:33:23 - L&R: Contest Prizes 01:40:49 - L&R: Winning Genre Combos 01:49:38 - L&R: 3DS Favorites 02:00:23 - Bets 02:05:29 - Closing This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices