Don's Discount Gaming: Konami Taught me to Gamble

I'm a little late with this but I wanted to say how much I really enjoyed the show and hope to see more episodes of it on Easy Allies if you have the time, Don.

Thomas Cooper

I had not seen this show, but people are saying good things about it so I gave it a try, and is amazing, please keep it coming

Don. This show of yours is fantastic. Please do more. You Rock. Period.

Don, you have some serious, legitimate talent for independent film making. Your story and narrative easily capture me from beginning to end. Excellent writing, if it's at all written.

Please keep this show going. I've really enjoyed it. Also: exacta box? I barely know her!

iconmaster

Don was the Ally I didn't really know since he was never on the podcast. So I wasn't really interested in this show. Then I watched it and now I'm angry finding out this was a "trial run"!!! Dear Don, please don't stop. It's sooo good.

Markus Huppert

I've recently become a massive fan of Don thanks to this show! I mostly knew him as a behind the scenes kind of guy, but this proves he's another personality that needs airtime!

Tyler Travis

Mystical Ninja! Played that game waaaaay too much. Great video.

Drayton Williams

Best episode so far!!! Easily the most professional show on EZA so far. I loved Don's narration/style/humour since episode 1, but the substance of the show dramatically improved from ep 1-2 and ep 3 is just...wow!! Don is a great storyteller!

Didn't watch it yet, but gotta say I love the video thumbnail.

Great series

Wow, Don, amazing episode !

Love it, and reminds me how much I need to get Mystical Ninja. :)

Ben Bernard-Smith

great series

Max Miller

The show has been fantastic, Don! I really hope we get more installments in the future. This is exactly the kind of thing I love about the Allies being free to try weird stuff under EZA.

Brad Grenz

There's something wonderful about this show and what it's exploring. This is really a show about broadening our outlook on games, seeing the game within the daily pursuits of our lives. But that's not all Don Casanova has achieved. There is also immense value in the creation of these short-run seasons of shows. What an incredible opportunity to explore through video the infinite possibilities of games media. I would personally love to see more such experiments as well as more of this show in particular. I wouldn't mind if everyone at Easy Allies had the opportunity to put their show on hiatus for a month in order to pursue such creative explorations, though perhaps not simultaneously! Thank you very much, Don Casanova and Easy Allies, for sharing your creativity with us. I look forward to Easy Allies every day, you're the best.

Brian "FriendlyMerlin" A.

The Legend of the Mystical Ninja brings so much nostalgia for me... and being from Louisville, KY I feel the pull of the track, similar to Don.... never put the two together until now. Good ol Konami. Love the show, and EZA as always.

Don is the ultimate optimist. Dontimism.

Civ

This has not only been a great show to watch personally but an excellent gateway among for getting my friends who otherwise wouldn't care about Easy Allies into watching your videos. "Charming hustler shows you ways of saving money on video games" is an under-served niche and incredibly easy to sell in an era of games with over-budgeted budgets. Hope this continues!

And this is how Konami converted a full generation to gambling, :).

Vinchont

Have so much fun watching these. Awesome work Don.

This show NEEDS to continue.

Derrick DesRoches

Great show Don, keep it going!!! as others have suggested the small budget getting bigger every week is a great idea, obviously unless you lose big haha

plz keep your show going.

choco factory

Pulp/Noir Private Detective Voice "Turns out she wanted to play dice.....but that's kind of exciting also"

"69$ - flush with cash, the sky is the limit." I am really enjoying the dry humor 😄

Love this show, Don! You are one cool dude.

This show is fantastic! Thank you, Don! You charming fellow.

Parasitepaladin

Fantastic show, more please!

I love this show! Great job Don, it's excellent. I'm hoping it'll become a regular.

Liana

That's another awesome episode Don. I'd love to see this become an official part of EZA. Great job

EZ[A] money. Loved how reflective this episode was, Don. Tracing your gambling roots back to the SNES. Keep it comin'. You got the touch.

Bring on more! :) fantastic show, definitely my favourite on Easy A

Sebastian Mauritzell

This is probably my favorite episode of anything Easy Allies so far. Perfect blend of Don's personal touch, interesting game talk, and easy money!

Thanks, Don. Please continue doing them if you can.

bymanus

This is something that must continue.

Lance Minke

Don... I love it. Thank you.

Thanks Don. Amazing series, all 3 episodes were excelent. Hope you can continue doing it

I know it's not exactly the same, but I did this with ff7 in the gold saucer. I was there for what felt like weeks!

So that's Konami's master strategy? Include gambling mini games in kid's games to get them addicted, then catch them in pachinko when they get older? Genius!

Is it just me or was this episode kinda moving ?

Rodrigo Aoun

love the series also, great job don

A Joker Fan

That was fantastic as always, Don. I really hope you keep doing these whether it's on EZA or on your own YouTube channel like Kyle.

Chris Orr

Insightful, well written, and wonderfully shot and edited. I appreciate that you took the time to have these episodes so well made Don, I'm only sad that there isn't more coming next week. I've really enjoyed hearing your perspective on old games the past two episodes (almost like a mini retrospective). I'll be there for episode 4!

Brandon Patton

Very entertaining show, Don. Hope the schedule will allow more of it.

Don's stories are some of the most entertaining things I've heard all year. I'll be there day one for the next episode!

please make more of these!! some of my favorite EZA content so far.

I love how much of yourself you put into each episode. Sad to hear this is the last one for now. Really hope it comes back soon. Don't underestimate yourself Don. You're a treasure.

MBUN

Don was always there, just in the background. I think he chose not to be on camera that much.

Olf Himself

How did you guys sleep on Don for so long?! This is my favorite episode so far! I loved Legend of the Mystical Ninja.

Minamik

Must be nice. This is the most entertaining program. So happy to see it on Saturdays.

Daniel Ray

Really good stuff, Don. Can't wait for whatever comes next.

Hot damn Don these 3 episodes were fantastic. Pleeeeeease pleeeeeease do more when you get the time and the resources. I was a fan of GT and now EZA and this is one of the best shows I've seen on either. You have an easy charm that's just really nice to watch. That and the interesting subject matter make this essential viewing. Going to up my pledge now to get you more support.

Rhys Simons

loved the episode don!

44stars

Love this episode!

Thanks, Don! These were all great. :) Nice short stories with games, your persona and (at least for a foreigner) interesting milieus. Please continue.

Ville Ranto

awesome vid. i learned and was entertained.

I can't wait for the Don in Vegas episode.

P.Visser

I really liked these videos, Don. I felt that each one had its own unique charm to them, and that they got increasing better. This last video is by far my favorite. I see a bunch of comments of people preferring the style of the first episode, and that could because of the title, but I really enjoyed seeing the adventure a little trip to a thrift store took you. I look forward to more in the future. Bravo

This has been one of if not the best thing to come out of EZA so far. Make it a priority show!

Woah, this was just a side project? I would love to see what you could do with more!

Jacob K

Don, love the show, it is actually one of my favorites you guys have put out so far.. Please, consider making more, its a real gem!

i definitely want more of this

jsh020

Truly a wonderful show and I thought the third episode was the best one yet. Thanks, Don. Really great work.

Joqu

Truly a fun and unique show, love the happy vibes and on the street hustle action

OverNightGaming

I really liked these shows and eagerly anticipate more :)

WarK0V

The Don it was a good show, you sure do a lot on the show, very different is good. The good old games, again good show thanks

Don, I didn't know you too well over at GT, but it is a pleasure to watch you work. Great stories and great real-world tie-ins!

Don is on fire

As an aside, I think it would be really interesting/fun to blur the lines between Don the character and Don the man in future episodes. This episode was obviously about your life experience with Konami and how that affected you. But I think it would be hilarious to start with a real gaming memory, but slowly going off the rails until its obvious that the story was made up, but ambiguous as to exactly how much. I think that would be a really great way to build up the character of Don the secretive and possibly gambling addicted discount hustler. Idk, maybe that's too much to ask but its an idea! Great show as always!

This is my favorite Easy Allies show. I even prefer it over the podcast. This is insane.

I have no words on how well done this is Don. Keep doing it!

I prefer the style of episode 1 where he finds games and sells them at a profit as the last 2 are not as memorable to me. I see Don puts a lot of effort into his videos and that alone is enough to keep me satisfied.

Joey and Cait

I love this show :D Don you are incredible ^_^

Wow... This show is just amazing. I love it!! I want more every week!!

Impact93 (Jon)

I consider this three episode pilot series a sweeping SUCCESS!!!! Perhaps it takes too much work for it to be weekly all year round, but 3-4 spurts throughout the year would be fantastic!

Robert I.

The last 2 episodes were great, but this one really took it to a new level. Amazing work Don! You somehow were able to include actual betting tips, highlighting a great and lesser-known classic game, your personal history, and great on-location footage and create a very entertaining package. Well done sir.

TenouttaTen

Don, you bring a cool, confident maturity to EZA and I hope you keep finding the time to create things like this because it's really great!

Bradley Spies

Hell MFin' yeah! I love this show.

Everett Coe

Please keep doing these Don. You bring a whole new angle to EZA with your streetwise vibes. Your show has been one of the most refreshing things on EZA imo.

you're making some of the other allies look bad these are so good!

Michael Rielly

Whoa! Does this mean there won't be any more? :O Don, you HAVE to keep this going! It's amazing!

Don, this show was truly amazing. Love your narrative and editing style. :) I would love to see more of DDG in the future. :thumbs up:

Its a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 show!

Thank You Don!

This first season has been amazing. I hope to see another three at some point!

Kasper

Mystical Ninja was the best!

Eric Plunk