Easy Allies Podcast #145 - Patron Audio
Added 2019-01-16 23:16:47 +0000 UTC*NOTE: Due to ongoing export issues with the laptop we cut the Easy Allies Podcast on, the video version of the podcast will be coming in later tonight. We apologize for this happening again, but it will not be an issue going forward once we're moved into the new studio.
Bungie is going independent, taking Destiny with them, and Activision seems cool with it. This year is off to a weird start for sure.
00:00:46 - Corrections
00:05:34 - Bungie Leaves Activision and Keeps Destiny
00:29:19 - EA Cancels Open-World Star Wars Game
00:39:58 - Podcast Halftime
00:44:02 - L&R - Psychological Effects of Blue Shells
00:47:14 - L&R - Super Easy Gaming Questions from Jeopardy
00:54:14 - L&R - Post-Launch Microtransactions
01:08:25 - L&R - Brief History of Most Anticipated Lists
01:26:51 - Time for Bets
01:38:01 - Closing
Comments
For what it is I'd say that 3 mil in 3 months is pretty crazy, even
VGJunky
2019-01-17 20:45:06 +0000 UTCThe audio version has its own podcast feed that you can access via SoundCloud, iTunes, etc. It's only reason for being uploaded to Patreon is for Early Access. -Bloodworth
Easy Allies
2019-01-17 20:19:57 +0000 UTCI totally get the early access to to the podcast for $5 and up patrons...but why does this audio version NEVER get released to $4 and under patrons, even after the video version is?
Abe
2019-01-17 20:08:42 +0000 UTCWhen Kyle was reading the Press Release I was really hoping someone would say. “Press release me.”
Christopher Peterson
2019-01-17 13:37:12 +0000 UTCGoing to throw in my opinion of not liking Pro Strats Only. Still missing goals honestly.
Corey Swafford
2019-01-17 06:08:23 +0000 UTCI feel like if the questions were more open ended rather than being a this or that choice, there would be more opportunity for comedy
Kris Fredrick
2019-01-17 05:26:35 +0000 UTCI think Pro Strats Only is really dependent on which submission Kyle goes with, some of ideas are just so wacky and it doesn't seem like the panel has enough to improv with.
Cash
2019-01-17 05:22:47 +0000 UTCSad :( (tambem to nessas, marques, complicado pa nois)
Eric Grynberg
2019-01-17 04:59:32 +0000 UTCIts been 5 hours :( im about to sleep :( sad :(
2019-01-17 04:53:46 +0000 UTCNot that I mind much, but I bet this is gonna happen again at least once again after you guys get the studio lol
VGJunky
2019-01-17 03:44:01 +0000 UTCHoeg did a really good breakdown on how the contract between Bungie and Activision was structured on Virtual Legality. Bungie had an agreement already structured going in that they wholy owned Destiny going in, so it cost Bungie nothing to retain the Destiny brand. Also Belluar Gaming made it clear to me now that Activision Blizzard is a different company that owns Activision and Blizzard individually. Just like how Alphabet owns Google, Nest and Waze as a holding company. That changed my whole perspective on how this company works. Blizzard is it's own company, Activision is it's own company. Both answer to Activision Blizzard
Justin Greene
2019-01-17 03:40:33 +0000 UTCThe Scrappy Little Pigs have next weeks bet in the bag. For reference: The older Ace Combat games started you with 50-70 missiles and the more recent ones start you with around 200.
Kenneth Childs
2019-01-17 03:01:32 +0000 UTCTastes I guess. While I think Pro Strats Only isn't as good as podcast goals, it's at least not as long and exclusively for a very special group of the audience, like Recruit Me was. I guess it's up to good suggestions and creative solutions to make or work or not. In the end, I'm fine with it going away for something else, as long as Recruit Me stays on cooldown.
Snowcone Guy
2019-01-17 02:43:55 +0000 UTCCant believe I'm saying this but: I miss the old EA (Harry Potter/IP heaven era)
Baircade
2019-01-17 01:31:43 +0000 UTCcorrection (kindof): Jones at some point said that dark souls sells really well; it actually doesn't put up crazy numbers. Bandai Namco revealed Dark Souls 3 sold 3 million copies in its first several months on the market. That's not bad, but it doesn't really answer the question of why Activision would snipe From given their standards for 'success' are so high. I've always assumed it's just a PR move for Activision, kind of like EA's Originals program.
2019-01-17 01:15:16 +0000 UTCYou should use a pc for exporting not a laptop
Ibrahim Sozer
2019-01-17 01:12:24 +0000 UTCOne more time for old-time's sake! L&R This really is the most convenient time of the day to be watching the podcast. I really hope you're right about the studio workflow, Jones, but I know you are too.
Mac
2019-01-17 00:43:07 +0000 UTCEA was given the go ahead to print money with Star Wars a movie series that you could make a game of pretty much any genre and as long as you try can be good. They made 2 shooters and a mobile game... I still remember when they made a Final Fantasy X clone with the Lord of the Rings IP.
kaizerlith
2019-01-17 00:19:09 +0000 UTCI am ashamed of my words and deeds :/
Max 'hisShame' Terman
2019-01-17 00:12:44 +0000 UTCTotally understandable. It just gives me a reason to go through it twice.
NowHoldOnaMinute
2019-01-16 23:58:01 +0000 UTCHey just want to say not a fan of the new intro game. Falls flat.
2019-01-16 23:53:57 +0000 UTCMy guess is they will use studio equipment rather than Jones' laptop.
Olf Himself
2019-01-16 23:51:48 +0000 UTCAll those development videos are gonna be cringier on hindsight.
Gonzalo Ruiz
2019-01-16 23:46:20 +0000 UTCSigh. Not sure how the studio will fix this issue, but I'm crossing my fingers.
Dennis M.
2019-01-16 23:42:18 +0000 UTCEA does it again. They should let Josef Fares make the next Star Wars game.
2019-01-16 23:39:52 +0000 UTCI am too excited and will need to settle for the audio version. It's all good Allies. :)
Yui
2019-01-16 23:38:45 +0000 UTCThe division is on the epic store
Ibrahim Sozer
2019-01-16 23:35:52 +0000 UTCNever trust a laptop :P
Olf Himself
2019-01-16 23:34:01 +0000 UTCMy disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined
Aaron Kirk - Kurxx
2019-01-16 23:28:59 +0000 UTC
