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.

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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&amp;R: Contest Prizes
01:40:49 - L&amp;R: Winning Genre Combos
01:49:38 - L&amp;R: 3DS Favorites
02:00:23 - Bets
02:05:29 - Closing

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<description>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&amp;R: Contest Prizes
01:40:49 - L&amp;R: Winning Genre Combos
01:49:38 - L&amp;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
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Highguard, Dispatch, Huntdown: Overtime

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

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

Ep 511 - Xbox's annual Developer Direct offers a strong look at four promising new games for 2026. Square Enix cashes out with one more Life is Strange. Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia, and we check out the December sales charts.

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00:00 - Intro
02:37 - Life is Strange: Reunion
16:53 - Ubisoft Cancellations and Restructuring
35:17 - Forza Horizon 6
39:52 - Beast of Reincarnation
45:36 - Kiln
52:09 - Fable
01:00:53 - A Word from Our Sponsors
01:04:00 - December Sales Report
01:18:26 - My One Thing
01:27:41 - L&amp;R: Germany's Top Selling of 2025
01:32:06 - L&amp;R: The Best Button
01:37:54 - L&amp;R: Outside the Box
01:44:00 - Bets
01:52:46 - Closing

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<description>Ep 511 - Xbox's annual Developer Direct offers a strong look at four promising new games for 2026. Square Enix cashes out with one more Life is Strange. Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia, and we check out the December sales charts.

Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-forza-6-148917620

00:00 - Intro
02:37 - Life is Strange: Reunion
16:53 - Ubisoft Cancellations and Restructuring
35:17 - Forza Horizon 6
39:52 - Beast of Reincarnation
45:36 - Kiln
52:09 - Fable
01:00:53 - A Word from Our Sponsors
01:04:00 - December Sales Report
01:18:26 - My One Thing
01:27:41 - L&amp;R: Germany's Top Selling of 2025
01:32:06 - L&amp;R: The Best Button
01:37:54 - L&amp;R: Outside the Box
01:44:00 - Bets
01:52:46 - Closing

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Forza Horizon 6, Fable, Life is Strange: Reunion

Ep 511 - Xbox's annual Developer Direct offers a strong look at four promising new games for 2026. Square Enix cashes out with one more Life is Strange. Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia, and we check out the December sales charts.

Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-forza-6-148917620

00:00 - Intro
02:37 - Life is Strange: Reunion
16:53 - Ubisoft Cancellations and Restructuring
35:17 - Forza Horizon 6
39:52 - Beast of Reincarnation
45:36 - Kiln
52:09 - Fable
01:00:53 - A Word from Our Sponsors
01:04:00 - December Sales Report
01:18:26 - My One Thing
01:27:41 - L&R: Germany's Top Selling of 2025
01:32:06 - L&R: The Best Button
01:37:54 - L&R: Outside the Box
01:44:00 - Bets
01:52:46 - Closing

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Forza Horizon 6, Fable, and Life is Strange - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 23, 2026

Ep 510 - A new year has come, and it's time for us to start looking forward to what's next, including an all new Resident Evil, the next game from Grasshopper Manufacture, Reanimal, Replaced, Mouse, and more. 
 
Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-winter-148349449
 
00:00 - Intro
01:54 - Kratos Has Been Cast
05:56 - January Game Preview
29:47 - February Game Preview
01:10:36 - A Word From Our Sponsors
01:11:50 - March Game Preview
01:41:00 - My One Thing
01:48:39- L&amp;R: Date Night
01:55:09 - L&amp;R Game: Casting Keanu
02:04:48 - L&amp;R: Most Anticipated 2026
02:12:04 - Bets
02:22:40 - Closing
 
This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart
 
Winter Game Preview Timestamps:
(Thanks to PateOfCourse)
January:
5:56 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
7:56 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon / DeadCore Redux
8:12 - BrokenLore: Unfollow
9:49 - GHOST CAM / On-Together: Virtual Co-Working / Blightstone
10:02 - Escape from Ever After
11:52 - Highguard
15:48 - Speedball
17:54 - Dispatch (Switch and Switch 2)
18:29 - Cairn
22:40 - Don't Stop, Girlypop!
24:35 - Code Vein II
27:14 - Vampires: Bloodlord Rising
29:39 - Front Mission 3 Remake
 
February:
29:47 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
33:11 - Nioh 3
37:20 - Romeo is a Dead Man
39:46 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 &amp; Dark Ties
43:55 - Mario Tennis Fever
47:24 - Ride 6
49:24 - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard
51:26 - High on Life 2
52:35 - Reanimal
54:57 - ASTROBOTANICA
55:06 - Styx: Blades of Greed
55:57 - Ys X: Proud Nordics
56:05 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5)
1:03:11 - Towerborne
1:05:21 - Tales of Berseria Remastered
1:05:36 - Resident Evil Requiem
 
March:
1:12:01 - World of Warcraft: Midnight
1:16:17 - Coffee Talk Tokyo / Pokémon Pokopia
1:17:57 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
1:19:49 - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake
1:21:22 - Replaced
1:24:31 - Solasta II
1:24:58 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
1:25:12 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire
1:27:52 - Crimson Desert
1:32:58 - Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
 
1:35:25 - Winter Preview wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

<description>Ep 510 - A new year has come, and it's time for us to start looking forward to what's next, including an all new Resident Evil, the next game from Grasshopper Manufacture, Reanimal, Replaced, Mouse, and more. 



Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-winter-148349449



00:00 - Intro

01:54 - Kratos Has Been Cast

05:56 - January Game Preview

29:47 - February Game Preview

01:10:36 - A Word From Our Sponsors

01:11:50 - March Game Preview

01:41:00 - My One Thing

01:48:39- L&amp;R: Date Night

01:55:09 - L&amp;R Game: Casting Keanu

02:04:48 - L&amp;R: Most Anticipated 2026

02:12:04 - Bets

02:22:40 - Closing



This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart



Winter Game Preview Timestamps:

(Thanks to PateOfCourse)

January:

5:56 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

7:56 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon / DeadCore Redux

8:12 - BrokenLore: Unfollow

9:49 - GHOST CAM / On-Together: Virtual Co-Working / Blightstone

10:02 - Escape from Ever After

11:52 - Highguard

15:48 - Speedball

17:54 - Dispatch (Switch and Switch 2)

18:29 - Cairn

22:40 - Don't Stop, Girlypop!

24:35 - Code Vein II

27:14 - Vampires: Bloodlord Rising

29:39 - Front Mission 3 Remake



February:

29:47 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

33:11 - Nioh 3

37:20 - Romeo is a Dead Man

39:46 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 &amp; Dark Ties

43:55 - Mario Tennis Fever

47:24 - Ride 6

49:24 - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard

51:26 - High on Life 2

52:35 - Reanimal

54:57 - ASTROBOTANICA

55:06 - Styx: Blades of Greed

55:57 - Ys X: Proud Nordics

56:05 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5)

1:03:11 - Towerborne

1:05:21 - Tales of Berseria Remastered

1:05:36 - Resident Evil Requiem



March:

1:12:01 - World of Warcraft: Midnight

1:16:17 - Coffee Talk Tokyo / Pokémon Pokopia

1:17:57 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

1:19:49 - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

1:21:22 - Replaced

1:24:31 - Solasta II

1:24:58 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

1:25:12 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire

1:27:52 - Crimson Desert

1:32:58 - Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection



1:35:25 - Winter Preview wrap up
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Resident Evil Requiem, Reanimal, Mario Tennis

Ep 510 - A new year has come, and it's time for us to start looking forward to what's next, including an all new Resident Evil, the next game from Grasshopper Manufacture, Reanimal, Replaced, Mouse, and more. 



Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-winter-148349449



00:00 - Intro

01:54 - Kratos Has Been Cast

05:56 - January Game Preview

29:47 - February Game Preview

01:10:36 - A Word From Our Sponsors

01:11:50 - March Game Preview

01:41:00 - My One Thing

01:48:39- L&R: Date Night

01:55:09 - L&R Game: Casting Keanu

02:04:48 - L&R: Most Anticipated 2026

02:12:04 - Bets

02:22:40 - Closing



This episode brought to you by “INTERIMAGERY” the new album by songwriter/producer Jens Goedhart https://linktr.ee/JensGoedhart



Winter Game Preview Timestamps:

(Thanks to PateOfCourse)

January:

5:56 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

7:56 - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon / DeadCore Redux

8:12 - BrokenLore: Unfollow

9:49 - GHOST CAM / On-Together: Virtual Co-Working / Blightstone

10:02 - Escape from Ever After

11:52 - Highguard

15:48 - Speedball

17:54 - Dispatch (Switch and Switch 2)

18:29 - Cairn

22:40 - Don't Stop, Girlypop!

24:35 - Code Vein II

27:14 - Vampires: Bloodlord Rising

29:39 - Front Mission 3 Remake



February:

29:47 - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined

33:11 - Nioh 3

37:20 - Romeo is a Dead Man

39:46 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties

43:55 - Mario Tennis Fever

47:24 - Ride 6

49:24 - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard

51:26 - High on Life 2

52:35 - Reanimal

54:57 - ASTROBOTANICA

55:06 - Styx: Blades of Greed

55:57 - Ys X: Proud Nordics

56:05 - Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5)

1:03:11 - Towerborne

1:05:21 - Tales of Berseria Remastered

1:05:36 - Resident Evil Requiem



March:

1:12:01 - World of Warcraft: Midnight

1:16:17 - Coffee Talk Tokyo / Pokémon Pokopia

1:17:57 - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

1:19:49 - Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake

1:21:22 - Replaced

1:24:31 - Solasta II

1:24:58 - Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection

1:25:12 - Mouse: P.I. For Hire

1:27:52 - Crimson Desert

1:32:58 - Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection



1:35:25 - Winter Preview wrap up
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Winter Game Preview - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 16, 2026

Ep 509 - We're back from the holidays with stories to tell and games to discuss, including our thoughts on Witcher 3 DLC rumors, Big Hops, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, Hades II, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
 
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00:00 - Intro
17:53 - James Bond Delay
24:22 - Vince Zampella Passed Away
27:46 - GOG Under New Ownership (Sorta)
30:21 - Witcher 3 Expansion Rumors
37:50 - Ubisoft Shutters Halifax Studio
40:04 - DICE Awards Nominations
42:59 - Tomb Raider Cast Reveal
45:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors
47:34 - My One Thing
57:24 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions
01:17:05 - Hades II Impressions
01:27:39 - Big Hops Impressions
01:32:00 - Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Demo Impressions
01:49:34 - L&amp;R: Challenge Modes / Mods
01:52:41 - L&amp;R: Avatar: Fire &amp; Ash
02:01:38 - L&amp;R: Video Game Language
02:08:40 - Bets
02:20:34 - Closing
 
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<description>Ep 509 - We're back from the holidays with stories to tell and games to discuss, including our thoughts on Witcher 3 DLC rumors, Big Hops, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, Hades II, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.



Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-big-new-147795937



00:00 - Intro

17:53 - James Bond Delay

24:22 - Vince Zampella Passed Away

27:46 - GOG Under New Ownership (Sorta)

30:21 - Witcher 3 Expansion Rumors

37:50 - Ubisoft Shutters Halifax Studio

40:04 - DICE Awards Nominations

42:59 - Tomb Raider Cast Reveal

45:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors

47:34 - My One Thing

57:24 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions

01:17:05 - Hades II Impressions

01:27:39 - Big Hops Impressions

01:32:00 - Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Demo Impressions

01:49:34 - L&amp;R: Challenge Modes / Mods

01:52:41 - L&amp;R: Avatar: Fire &amp; Ash

02:01:38 - L&amp;R: Video Game Language

02:08:40 - Bets

02:20:34 - Closing



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Big Hops, Metroid Prime 4, Hades 2

Ep 509 - We're back from the holidays with stories to tell and games to discuss, including our thoughts on Witcher 3 DLC rumors, Big Hops, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, Hades II, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.



Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-big-new-147795937



00:00 - Intro

17:53 - James Bond Delay

24:22 - Vince Zampella Passed Away

27:46 - GOG Under New Ownership (Sorta)

30:21 - Witcher 3 Expansion Rumors

37:50 - Ubisoft Shutters Halifax Studio

40:04 - DICE Awards Nominations

42:59 - Tomb Raider Cast Reveal

45:41 - A Word From Our Sponsors

47:34 - My One Thing

57:24 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Impressions

01:17:05 - Hades II Impressions

01:27:39 - Big Hops Impressions

01:32:00 - Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Demo Impressions

01:49:34 - L&R: Challenge Modes / Mods

01:52:41 - L&R: Avatar: Fire & Ash

02:01:38 - L&R: Video Game Language

02:08:40 - Bets

02:20:34 - Closing



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Big Hops Into the New Year - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 9, 2026

Ep 508 - We wave goodbye to 2025 as we look back at some of the struggles and triumphs that defined the year.

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00:00 - Intro
02:39 - GTA VI Delays
05:09 - Saudi Arabia Plans to Buy EA
07:13 - Switch 2 Launch
14:43 - The Game Awards
17:31 - AI Controversies
22:40 - Voice Actors Strike Ends
23:30 - Mass Layoffs
25:43 - Games That Bombed
27:50 - 2025 Year-to-Date Sales Report
42:19 - Indies
59:00 - Accessibility / New IPs / Switch 2 Upgrades
01:00:40 - TGA Reveals
01:03:26 - L&amp;R: Industry Shifts
01:14:25 - L&amp;R: Disproportionate Attention
01:31:30 - L&amp;R: Replaying Old Games
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<description>Ep 508 - We wave goodbye to 2025 as we look back at some of the struggles and triumphs that defined the year.

Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146478379

00:00 - Intro
02:39 - GTA VI Delays
05:09 - Saudi Arabia Plans to Buy EA
07:13 - Switch 2 Launch
14:43 - The Game Awards
17:31 - AI Controversies
22:40 - Voice Actors Strike Ends
23:30 - Mass Layoffs
25:43 - Games That Bombed
27:50 - 2025 Year-to-Date Sales Report
42:19 - Indies
59:00 - Accessibility / New IPs / Switch 2 Upgrades
01:00:40 - TGA Reveals
01:03:26 - L&amp;R: Industry Shifts
01:14:25 - L&amp;R: Disproportionate Attention
01:31:30 - L&amp;R: Replaying Old Games
01:41:55 - Or Wars and Closing
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, GTA VI, Switch 2

Ep 508 - We wave goodbye to 2025 as we look back at some of the struggles and triumphs that defined the year.

Become a patron to get the extended cut: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146478379

00:00 - Intro
02:39 - GTA VI Delays
05:09 - Saudi Arabia Plans to Buy EA
07:13 - Switch 2 Launch
14:43 - The Game Awards
17:31 - AI Controversies
22:40 - Voice Actors Strike Ends
23:30 - Mass Layoffs
25:43 - Games That Bombed
27:50 - 2025 Year-to-Date Sales Report
42:19 - Indies
59:00 - Accessibility / New IPs / Switch 2 Upgrades
01:00:40 - TGA Reveals
01:03:26 - L&R: Industry Shifts
01:14:25 - L&R: Disproportionate Attention
01:31:30 - L&R: Replaying Old Games
01:41:55 - Or Wars and Closing
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2025 Year in Review - Easy Allies Podcast - Jan 2, 2026

We discuss the latest video games and weekly industry headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.

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