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Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Review
Mario & Sonic's latest Olympic rivalry mixes things up with some fresh ideas, but lacks the features to keep you coming back for more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-9MkVU4054Written by Michael DamianiVideo Edited by Don CasanovaReviewed on SwitchAvailable on Switch
This Week in Love and Respect+
The plus is back! I am here to collect your submissions for the Love & Respect and Santa's Video Game Advisory Board segments of this week's Easy Allies Podcast. Why suddenly bring back opening segments again? Honestly I just kind of do these things on a whim.For Love & Respect:Just type your question, topic, o...
Submissions for Friend Code Episode 63
Update: Due to a scheduling issue, the lineup will be changing to Ash and Huber, and Bloodworth will no longer be on this week's panel.On this week's episode, Ash Paulsen and Huber join me to discuss Terry joining Smash and Luigi's Mansion 3. Please submit your questions related to these topics, or Nintendo...
Cup of Jones - November 11, 2019 - Audio
Box Peek! You are not prepared for where Season 2 will go, so catch up on last week’s episode before things get out of control. One of this week’s comments expressed frustration over how we premiered the show, so we’ll talk about other ways we can promote it and get the word out. The world needs to know! For toda...
Cup of Jones - November 11, 2019 - Part 2
Either my PC or YouTube froze this episode of Cup before it was over resulting in, to quote Daniel Bloodworth, "the most bizarre thing I've ever seen YouTube do." So here's the very sloppy, out-of-sync-for-the-first-two-minutes, second part of today's episode, and hopefully this glitch never, ever h...
Cup of Jones - November 11, 2019
Box Peek! You are not prepared for where Season 2 will go, so catch up on last week’s episode before things get out of control. One of this week’s comments expressed frustration over how we premiered the show, so we’ll talk about other ways we can promote it and get the word out. The world needs to know! For toda...
The Breaking Point - Impressions of Ghost Recon Breakpoint
How much Breakpoint is too much Breakpoint? Jones and Huber both feel like they've had enough, so in lieu of a full review, it's time to sit down and talk about what went right and wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYyEZwlkmDY
Like 1993 All Over Again! - The 13th Doll, the Fan Made Sequel to 7th Guest! - Easy Allies
https://youtu.be/7W9KgbbVe2sWoof that's a long title, but hey! I checked out The 13th Doll to see how it stacks up to the original 7th Guest. Not sure how exactly one stacks up to a... quaint... fan favorite... but check this out and see what you think! :)Hope you enjoy!Ian
Frame Trap - Episode 94 "Stranded"
YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx9OCXqJzUA&feature=youtu.beSoundCloud link - https://soundcloud.com/frame_trap/frame-trap-episode-94-stranded/s-L1IeJBen, Ian, and Huber can finally discuss at length the long-awaited and controversial Death Stranding. They also talk about other big fall games like Disco ...
Luigi's Mansion 3 - Review
Review: Luigi's Mansion 3 elevates the series with great new mechanics, environments brimming with discoveries, and an abundance of personality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY5XejWTv5sWritten by Daniel BloodworthVideo Edited by Brandon JonesReviewed on SwitchAvailable on Switch
Box Peek - Episode 6
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_SIRbGghecWe made it! Season 2 of Box Peek has officially begun.Thank you for your support through all of this. It's definitely a weird project to spend two and a half years on and this community makes me feel like it wasn't that weird. It's hard to describe, b...
Easy Allies Podcast #187
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwZilyVa9dI&feature=youtu.beSoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/easyallies/easy-allies-podcast-187-11819/s-zitcTSony Worldwide Studios has a new head, and that means we get to celebrate Corporate Shakeups for another week!00:00:53 - Corrections00:02:56 - Hermen Hulst Ne...
Great Cinematography - Reaction Shots
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/5JkDneVjvyAThis month, on what is probably the most unhinged episode of Reaction Shots ever, Huber and Ian discuss cinematography and what makes it great.SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/reactionshots/great-cinematography-reaction-shots/s-YIWT7
Cat Quest 2 - Easy Allies Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCVhjnVUpu8I originally got the first Cat Quest for Amanda, on Switch, as a joke. It won me over from the name alone, as she's always been a fan of felines. After few hours with it, she was surprised at the consistency of its groan-worthy humor and variety in its weapons and gear. I ...
Achieve It Yourself! - Season 2, Episode 6
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tb0FYovjKA&feature=youtu.beThis is the Bonk episode.See ya next week!-Kyle
Box Peek Season 2 Trailer!
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYOV2nzeepE&feature=youtu.beIf you're skipping the trailer for spoilers and just here for the details, I get it.Box Peek Season 2 will premiere this Friday, November 8th at 11am on the Easy Allies YouTube and Twitch channels! Each Twitch premiere will be followed up wit...
This Week in Love & Respect
I am here once again to collect your submissions for the Love & Respect segment of this week's Easy Allies Podcast, in which your panelists will be Daniel Bloodworth and Ben Moore. Just type your question, topic, or game in the comments below. Be sure to include your preferred name if you don't like the one her...
Cup of Jones - November 4, 2019 - Audio
This post will forever sit in that strange time between the Death Stranding review embargo and launch day. When all reviewers opinions were all over the place and all gamers were at the height or bottom of their expectations. Some of the most anticipated games of the year are finally dropping this month including Jedi ...
Cup of Jones - November 4, 2019
This post will forever sit in that strange time between the Death Stranding review embargo and launch day. When all reviewers opinions were all over the place and all gamers were at the height or bottom of their expectations. Some of the most anticipated games of the year are finally dropping this month including Jedi ...
Great Cinematography - Reaction Shots Discussion Topic
All movies have cinematography, but not all movies have GREAT cinematography. This month we're going to talk about those films, or even just those shots, where the visuals really stick with us, and maybe we can figure out what makes the great ones so great.Kubrick, Deakins, Hitchcock, directors and cinematographers...
Afterparty, Voice Acting, and Mass Effect OTPs with Ashly Burch & Sarah Elmaleh - Easy Update
https://youtu.be/ExZLbLueNO8Sup!Ash and Sarah joined Huber and I and we talked about their work on Afterparty a little bit, but mostly we talked about voice acting in general and the loves and losses of Mass Effect. It was a good time! I hope you enjoy!<3Ian
Box Peek October Update (Last One!)
You read that parenthetical correctly, this will be my final monthly Box Peek update. Not because I'm giving up, but because I'm actually almost done!Production Update:October was a very good Box Peek month. After wrapping up all of the Episode 10 prep, I shot and edited episodes 8 and 9. This means that all th...
Trailer Jones - The Witcher Main Trailer
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YZlPe1ICyU This time I got Bloodworth to join me in the new format, and I think we make a lovely pair of silhouettes. This movie/ally pair is a no-brainer, and he brought all the insight and gameplay knowledge I was hoping for. This trailer really put this show on the map fo...
The Shipwreck Arcana - The Occasional Board Game Show Ep.2
https://youtu.be/V1wvUJIwYHoThis time on The Occasional Board Game Show Ian is joined by Jason Wishnov of Iridium Studios and Jack Covell of Heart Machine and they play a beautiful cooperative logic game called The Shipwreck Arcana! Bloodworth was scheduled to be on this batch of episodes (we shot three at once this ti...
Easy Allies Podcast #186 (fixed post)
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHb8Mr5rLgI&feature=youtu.beSoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/easyallies/easy-allies-podcast-186-11119/s-PC3OAWe’re looking into the Fine Financials and Decent Dosh behind PlayStation 4’s records, Nintendo’s new hits, and Modern Warfare’s significant success.0...
Death Stranding - Review
Death Stranding is a fearless game that often stumbles, but is still fascinating overall. *Review Copy Provided by PlayStationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zUxXf1k5iMWritten by Ben MooreVideo Edited by Ian HinckReviewed on PlayStation 4 ProAvailable on PlayStation 4Coming to PC
Friend Code - Ring Fit Adventure Impressions
YouTube: https://youtu.be/DCtib57bjCISoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-698785183/ring-fit-adventure-impressions/s-SyMQ1Entertainment journalist Sofia Hariz joins Huber and Damiani to share their experiences training in Ring Fit Adventure.2:36 - Ring Fit Adventure Discussion 46:42 - Patron Q&AApologies on the audi...
Community Showcase - November 2019
Happy Halloween! It's terrifying to think that in just six days I'll be joined on the couch by two-time-Showcase-host Michael Damiani to face the music (and videos and drawings and photographs) from our Patrons. I know a lot of you have been trying to catch up on all the amazing video games that have been relea...
This Week in Love & Respect
I am here once again to collect your submissions for the Love & Respect segment of this week's Easy Allies Podcast, in which your panelists will be Michael Huber and Bradley Ellis. Just type your question, topic, or game in the comments below. Be sure to include your preferred name if you don't like the one her...
Achieve It Yourself! - Season 2, Episode 5
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upFm1-axG6Y&feature=youtu.beHey hey, two new pro gamers on the couch! This one's a good demonstration of how simple a few achievement can be.I'll be back here this time next week with another brand new episode.Until then,Kyle
