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Tabletop Escapades - Season 2 Episode 28 "A Spidery Test"

Pomper gets in over his head once again on another ridiculous episode of Tabletop Escapades.

The Banner Saga 3 - Review

The final leg of Stoic's heart-wrenching journey has players making tough decisions in a desperate attempt to outlast the end of the world.

Written by Daniel Bloodworth
Video Edited by Don Casanova
Reviewed on PC
Available on PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox One

Cup of Jones - August 7, 2018

Another scorching day in Southern California, so the doors are open, the fan is running, the helicopters are circling overhead - time for a breezy Cup of Jones. Lots of fun events coming up in August for EZA, and I'll kick off this episode with some jolly news.

- Brandon

Friend Code Episode 30 Q&A Submission

On this week's episode, we will be discussing the upcoming Nintendo Direct for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nintendo "updating" the Zelda Timeline, and the debate over the pronunciation of the NES. Since we will be recording Wednesday after the Nintendo Direct instead of our usual Tuesday, I'm still ...

Dead Cells - Review

Dead Cells pushes players to the limit for a challenging and rewarding adventure.

Written by Michael Huber
Video Edited by Don Casanova
Reviewed on PlayStation 4 Pro
Available on PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox One

This Week in Love & Respect+

I am here once again to collect your comments for the Love & Respect and Recruit Me! segments of this week's Easy Allies Podcast. 

Love & Respect - Just leave your topic, question, or game in the comments section below. Our panelists this week will be Michael Huber an...

Heist! - Reaction Shots Discussion Topic

Hey friends!

Ian here, out of town so this is coming a little late, and so we've got a tight turn around on this discussion.  As such, don't feel compelled to answer every question, just pick one or two that speak to you and go for it, feel free to add any thoughts that occur to you.

Th...

Frame Trap - Episode 61 Audio Only

On a wonderfully casual Frame Trap, Ben, Brandon, and Bloodworth shoot the breeze about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Spider-Man, Octopath Traveler, Pool Panic, Warframe, and more!

TIMESTAMPS

08:33 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

34:08 - Pool Panic

48:15 - Warframe

...

Frame Trap - Episode 61 "Spidey Senses and Ultimate Smashes"

On a wonderfully casual Frame Trap, Ben, Brandon, and Bloodworth shoot the breeze about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Spider-Man, Octopath Traveler, Pool Panic, Warframe, and more!

TIMESTAMPS

08:33 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

34:08 - Pool Panic

48:15 - Warframe

58:00 - Spide...

Octopath Traveler - Review

Octopath Traveler's distinct style is only matched by its excellent combat.

Written by Ben Moore
Video Edited by Brandon Jones
Available on Switch

Octopath Traveler Spoiler Mode coming later this week.

Frame Trap Early Access Later Than Normal

Hi guys,

Unfortunately, we weren't able to shoot Frame Trap until late this afternoon. We wrapped the shoot about an hour ago and I'm just now beginning the editing/exporting/uploading process for the episode. Because of this, Frame Trap won't be available for early access until tomorrow. Very sor...

The Hardest Stripiest Chamber Ever! - Easy Update

This one almost stumps Jason!  So that means it's probably pretty hard!

 https://youtu.be/AjCpMZcMbZE 

If you want to play it yourself before or after watching go here: 

2018-08-05 04:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Box Peek July Update

Beep beep! Sorry this is coming in a little late--it's hard for me to plan around Tuesday being the last day of the month, and then yesterday I wanted to finish filming instead of writing about finishing filming.

Scoops first: I just finished filming Episode 4 last night. Editing takes 2-3 da...

Marvel’s Spiderman - The First 5 Hours - Easy Allies Preview

I was very fortunate to be able to play the first 5 hours of the campaign in Spider-man last week. I had played the E3 demo several times, and felt comfortable with the combat and navigation, but the game’s opening had a bunch of new surprises. I touch on the story briefly at the beginning, withou...

Huber Syndrome - Brad + Huber Origins

Don't be scared of spoilers, come have fun with Huber and Brad!

Easy Allies Podcast #123 - Patron RSS

Nintendo and PlayStation continue to report great numbers to their investors, but it's up to us to determine how great these numbers are (approximately, of course).

Recruit Me! - 00:01:07
Corrections - 00:02:56
Digimon Survive Announced - 00:06:43
Nintendo Quarterly Report - Consoles - 00...

Easy Allies Podcast #123 - 8/1/18

Nintendo and PlayStation continue to report great numbers to their investors, but it's up to us to determine how great these numbers are (approximately, of course).

Audio: https://soundcloud....

Tabletop Escapades - Season 2 Episode 27 Audio Only

 After an earnest plea from a vampire, things get a little wild inside a giant manor. 

Tabletop Escapades - Season 2 Episode 27 "Night in the Manor"

After an earnest plea from a vampire, things get a little wild inside a giant manor.

Cup of Jones - July 31, 2018

Another week, another Cup! Back to back shoots today again (I'm seeing a trend develop here) so I'll try to hustle and see if I can get through all the lovely comments/questions waiting for me. Not a ton of them this week, but we have leftovers from the week before.

On with the show!

-...

Top 10 Silver Foxes

Help us count down the top ten hunkiest distinguished older gentlemen in video games. 

Mission Impossible: Fallout - Spoiler Mode

Ian and Huber talk all about Mission Impossible: Fallout!

Mission Impossible: Fallout - Spoiler Mode

Hey hey!  Join Michael Huber and Ian Hinck as they discuss Mission Impossible: Fallout!

This Week in Love & Respect+

I am here once again to collect your comments for the Love & Respect and Recruit Me! segments of this week's Easy Allies Podcast. 

Love & Respect - Just leave your topic, question, or game in the comments section below. Our panelists this week will be Daniel Bloodwort...

Friend Code: San Diego Comic-Con 2018

Ian and Damiani return from San Diego Comic Con and share their thoughts on the convention with Huber before diving into hands-on impressions of Mega Man 11, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Resident Evil 2 Remake.

Audio: 2018-07-30 02:57:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Friend Code Ep 29 - Patron RSS

Ian and Damiani return from San Diego Comic Con and share their thoughts on the convention with Huber before diving into hands-on impressions of Mega Man 11, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Resident Evil 2 Remake. 

L&R,

- Damiani

Trailer Jones - San Diego Comic Con 2018 Special

There’s always too much coming out of Comic Con to cover every year, and I decided to focus on movies in this special SDCC episode so we can analyze the terrifying task of introducing a brand new movie to an audience of highly-critical nerds. I feel like these reveals cover the spectrum, from a li...

Community Showcase Submissions - August 2018

This Thursday, August 2nd, I’ll be sitting down with Michael Damiani for another rampage through the collective output of our creative community. If you are planning on posting a video, song, photograph, or illustration, I kindly request that you keep your accompanying text post limited to a short...

Mario! Don't Hit Me! (In the Head) - Easy Update

Mario has a shady history with his friend Yoshi.

 https://youtu.be/w-sRDAIUSJ4 

Huber Syndrome - Batman Arkham Trilogy

 Huber and Jones discuss Rocksteady Studios Batman trilogy!