Easy Allies Podcast #80 - October 4th 2017

Correction: At about 56:41, Ian talked about in-game prestige events. He said that he hoped to be able to attend those events in "black tie" dress, or "formal" wear. "Black tie" is not Formal dress. This is a common misconception. What people call "black tie" is traditionally referred to as SEMI-FORMAL dress. Formal dress is often referred to as "white tie." So, traditional men's dress codes generally go like this: Formal ("white tie"). Semi-Formal ("black tie"). Informal (standard business suits, so EZA streams during E3 are informal affairs). Casual (anything goes).

Am I the only one who always has to remind myself that the Toaster Strudel is the one they don't have faith in because Toaster Strudel's are sooooo much better than Pop Tarts? You guys have clearly never had the cream cheese and strawberry flavor!

Thwap23

honestly I'd almost pick Mario Odyssey for toaster strudel. I worry that the capture mechanic could start to wear out it's welcome a bit. "Ah, this looks nice. *captures* oh wow! Neat!" .. (5 mins later) "Ah, this looks nice. *captures* oh wow! Neat!" .. (5 mins later) "Ah, this looks nice. *captures* oh wow! Neat!" .. (5 mins later) etc. Idk, I hope I'm wrong :-)

irene035

Always love these episode, they are so much fun. Also I think the 2 hour mark really is the sweet spot, as far as length goes. My Pop Tart is Wolfenstein 2, the first was a huge surprise from what I expected going in. The New Order had one of the better written narratives, as well some of the best characters I’ve seen in an FPS. Really excited to see what comes next. Forza 7 would be my toaster strudel, every year the series seems to stray further and further from its motorsport roots. The career mode remains bland and uninteresting, and the new tier system kinda forces you to buy cars you may not want, in order to have a high enough collectors score to unlock the next tier, which just seems trivial. Then there is the whole nonsense surrounding the VIP add on, and of course these lootboxes, which remove any option to earn extra credits by playing with more assists turned off, or on a harder AI difficulty, in favour of getting challenge cards in lootboxes. Then there is the removal of both Rivals and Leaderboards (2 of the main reasons I played) as well as the changes to MP, which are pretty much the exact opposite of what the community has spent the last 2 years asking for. My Weetabix with warm milk (yes I made my own category) is Mario Odyssey, It’s warm, comforting, and I know it’s going to be good.

BeatenDownBrian

When the Clone Wars series first came out with that movie, I made fun of it and when it premiered on tv I didn't watch it. I was too bitter over the prequels. Later when it came to Netflix I was in a better Star Wars head space and I checked it out and BOY was I glad that I did, The Clone Wars is a fantastic series that is a lot of fun with action and gravitas much better than the movies and fantastic character moments. Highly recommended!

Jason Walstrom

I like how, right after, Kyle said i get drew and jim carrey mixed up, Ian refers to Jim as Drew :)

Really? No Bubsy talk? COME ON!

jif52

47500 a month tier. Blood tapes.

Backlog Crusader

Lighting was warm and jolly, Also Ian's nails looked fantastic, looks like a pearlescent duck egg blue. I think the "no folding goal" was a ploy to attract our attention to the hands.

Aaron Kirk - Kurxx

You guys look good! the warmer lighting and the angles! very well done!

This episode is definitely one of the greats! Lighting looks great.

John Wingate

She is the best part but the overall package will be messy

VGJunky

BBC part?

Sean Dupree

Cosy, one might say!

Ben Bernard-Smith

FE: Warriors Toaster Sturdel. . . . but. . . but Lyn. . . .

You can think of wrestling games as being about performing. Just think that when you activate a move you are controlling both characters involved. So you're fighting with the computer over who calls the match. The outcome isn't predetermined in that case but we'll call it Schrodinger's booking. I think some WWE games have checklists of things you need to do in the match so that's like booking. You guy are right though that performing a role including losing to progress and inputting commands to aid the opponent in their moves could be interesting.

As if you snubbed Dragon's Dogma Remaster ;-)

The Hashtagonist

New setup looks great!

Yewone

The new set up looks awesome, really love the lighting and the new angle. Thanks for another great podcast! Best in the Biz ;)

Mumble Mumbleton

Guys, play Toki Tori 2+, it's amazing!!

Ben Bernard-Smith

Holy shit it actually looks like a podcast now

lighting is hype. looks pro

Chris

May I suggest <a href="https://www.wolframalpha.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.wolframalpha.com/</a> for help with Don Bet's?

I support the idea of allowing the panel to vote to abruptly move on from any point of the podcast. Also, don't be afraid to toss out some hugs next time somebody has a breakdown on the podcast.

MBUN

Nah, forget CoDWW2. .hack//G.U. Last Recode comes out that same day, way more hyped for that. I'm probably still gonna buy it....I have $40 in coupons at gamestop, but .hack//G.U. Last Recode comes first.

ZyloWolfBane

You guys HAVE to get the powerpoint presentations up on youtube somehow, edit out the BBC part if you must. They are pure comedy gold

VGJunky

Btw, her name is Tree Trunks.

Minamik

Grandma Pancakes...I'm dying.

Minamik

That's some very pink background lighting

Cash

Looks like you forgot the time stamps =o Really like the lighting, the set's look has been much improved!

Tetsujin

"we're gonna try to keep it brief !" =&gt; 2 hrs of podcast ah ah. Love you Kyle :p

Térence Caron

Okay Allies, what do you have for me tomorrow? Sweet...Nearly 2 hours.

drd7of14

Been having a really couple of bad weeks. These podcasts always makes me feel good.

Woot!

Celso O'Donnell

Love the mood lighting!

Castno