About this episode

The episode discusses new game funding announcements, industry news, and impressions of upcoming games.

Ep 540 - The studio behind Phasmophobia reveals the first wave of games they're funding including Sam Barlow's new title. Industry figureheads continue to throw themselves down the stairs. Our thoughts on FF XIV on Switch 2, and a new pirate game called Corsair Cove! Get the extended cut and support Easy Allies: https://www.patreon.com/EasyAllies/posts/extended-pirates-166650609 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - New Sam Barlow Game - Precognition 12:01 - Saber CEO Crashes Out Over AI 22:06 - Bethesda Devs Greet Xbox Execs with Giant Inflatable Rat 32:15 - Restart Lays Off Entire Writing Staff 40:27 - Netflix Closes Night School and More Studios 50:46 - The Numbers Mason! 55:36 - My One Thing 01:02:00 - Corsair Cove Impressions 01:11:47 - Final Fantasy XIV Switch 2 Impressions 01:35:03 - L&R: It's Bringing Me Back 01:39:57 - L&R: Seeing Cancelled Games 01:46:36 - L&R: Switch 2 Counter Argument 01:55:08 - L&R Game: Conclusive Exclusive 02:02:15 - Bets 02:05:32 - Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Easy Allies

Topics covered

• game funding
• video game impressions
• industry news
• AI in gaming
• pirate games
• Final Fantasy XIV

Keywords

• Phasmophobia
• Sam Barlow
• Corsair Cove
• FF XIV
• Switch 2
• gaming news
• AI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saber, Bethesda, Netflix

Products: FF XIV, Switch 2, Corsair Cove

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