Easy Allies is a YouTube gaming channel made up of the former staff of GameTrailers. Through their own efforts and crowdfunding, they have successfully created a gaming community built from the motto "Love & Respect". To quote their YouTube page:
Easy Allies YouTube - Their main page for posting content.
Easy Allies Plays - Their secondary YouTube channel for live stream archives.
Easy Allies Twitch - Their main live stream page.
Podcasts - All of these shows have RSS feeds available in the obvious places.
Easy Allies Podcast - Hosted by Kyle Bosman, the Allies discuss the week's headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.
Frame Trap - A second podcast hosted by Ben Moore. The Allies speak more specifically about what each guest is playing and tackle a big central topic - aka the Hottake. Comes out every other Monday.
Friend Code - A podcast to discuss the latest and greatest about Nintendo, hosted by Michael Damiani. Comes out every other Tuesday.
Tabletop Escapades - An ongoing D&D campaign with Ben Moore as dungeon master.
Fiasconauts - Zany improv scenarios from the game Fiasco, headed up by Ian Hinck. Releases once per month.
EZAnime - An anime podcast, typically focusing on one series per episode, hosted by Ben Moore and Brad Ellis.
Reaction Shots - The Easy Allies movie podcast, hosted by Ian Hinck. Releases once per month.
Edited Content
Easy Allies Reviews - Game reviews written by the Allies and narrated by the voice of GameTrailers, Brandon Jones.
Retrospectives - Documentary style videos going deep to chronicle the history of a gaming franchise. Currently ongoing: The Souls Retrospective
Huber Syndrome - Michael Huber goes on camera to discuss a topic he's passionate about each week. Talking Syndrome is a live chat about the episode on Saturday mornings.
Easy Update - Ian Hinck brings you original songs, conversations with other Allies and friends, and pure magic.
Game Sleuth - The Allies examine video game myths, mysteries, secrets, theories, and Easter eggs, often going through rigorous tests and research to prove whether or not they're true.
Don's Discount Gaming - Don Casanova traverses the urban jungle in search of affordable entertainment.
Don't Skip - Highlights on video games that are worth taking a little time out of your schedule to play.
There was a great Easy Allies OT on NeoGAF, but I didn't just want to copy the OPs hard work right away. Will edit with details on shows etc. later.
Easy Allies (EZA) is an independent group of experienced writers and video producers who love playing video games, analyzing the games industry, and interacting with the community.EasyAllies.com - Their website and easiest way to access their content, including a schedule for live streams and videos that updates to any time zone.
Easy Allies YouTube - Their main page for posting content.
Easy Allies Plays - Their secondary YouTube channel for live stream archives.
Easy Allies Twitch - Their main live stream page.
Podcasts - All of these shows have RSS feeds available in the obvious places.Easy Allies Podcast - Hosted by Kyle Bosman, the Allies discuss the week's headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.
Frame Trap - A second podcast hosted by Ben Moore. The Allies speak more specifically about what each guest is playing and tackle a big central topic - aka the Hottake. Comes out every other Monday.
Friend Code - A podcast to discuss the latest and greatest about Nintendo, hosted by Michael Damiani. Comes out every other Tuesday.
Tabletop Escapades - An ongoing D&D campaign with Ben Moore as dungeon master.
Fiasconauts - Zany improv scenarios from the game Fiasco, headed up by Ian Hinck. Releases once per month.
EZAnime - An anime podcast, typically focusing on one series per episode, hosted by Ben Moore and Brad Ellis.
Reaction Shots - The Easy Allies movie podcast, hosted by Ian Hinck. Releases once per month.
Edited Content
Easy Allies Reviews - Game reviews written by the Allies and narrated by the voice of GameTrailers, Brandon Jones.
Retrospectives - Documentary style videos going deep to chronicle the history of a gaming franchise. Currently ongoing: The Souls Retrospective
Huber Syndrome - Michael Huber goes on camera to discuss a topic he's passionate about each week. Talking Syndrome is a live chat about the episode on Saturday mornings.
Easy Update - Ian Hinck brings you original songs, conversations with other Allies and friends, and pure magic.
Game Sleuth - The Allies examine video game myths, mysteries, secrets, theories, and Easter eggs, often going through rigorous tests and research to prove whether or not they're true.
Don's Discount Gaming - Don Casanova traverses the urban jungle in search of affordable entertainment.
Don't Skip - Highlights on video games that are worth taking a little time out of your schedule to play.
There was a great Easy Allies OT on NeoGAF, but I didn't just want to copy the OPs hard work right away. Will edit with details on shows etc. later.
I need to consume more of their stuff. Mostly listen to the podcast when I have no other stuff to listen to. Since I'm a Nintendo fanboy, really like the friendcode podcast as well.
Also Bosman is awesome, wish he made a show like his old stuff.
Also Bosman is awesome, wish he made a show like his old stuff.
A new Final Bosman would bring their patreon to 100K. It's too much pressure for him. We are waiting for Box Peek but I don't believe it will be as good.
Also, Frame Trap is better than their weekly podcast. It's moderated by Ben, try it out
Also, Frame Trap is better than their weekly podcast. It's moderated by Ben, try it out
I still don't know all the personalities so haven't really tried the other shows/podcasts with the other guys. Damiani, Bloodworth, and Jones are the ones I mostly know.
Nice to see this topic! I heard "Bosman this" and "Bosman that" on a certain other site, so I recently started listening to the podcast, and am really enjoying it. I've been "branching out" starting to watch some of their videos, too. Currently on Bosman V Wozniak and am enjoying it. Probably gonna try some of their other podcasts soon-ish as well. (As for the main podcast: Usually listen to the newest one, then going back through the older ones, cracks me up hearing all this Sifo-Dyas talk.)
If you're into gaming live streams, I would recommend checking out a recent group stream. Their personalities come out pretty clearly there.
For learning personalities with edited content, I would recommend a Huber Syndrome where other members appear, like these:
Huber Syndrome - Big Year, Small Games
Huber Syndrome - Allies Movie Hype!
Huber Syndrome - E3 Allies Syndrome Special - This has an amazing Bosman moment.
For learning personalities with edited content, I would recommend a Huber Syndrome where other members appear, like these:
Huber Syndrome - Big Year, Small Games
Huber Syndrome - Allies Movie Hype!
Huber Syndrome - E3 Allies Syndrome Special - This has an amazing Bosman moment.
The Easy Allies Podcast and Frame Trap are some of my favorite podcasts and the only gaming podcasts I listen to. Love it.
I listen to the podcast weekly and Dumb Game Monday is usually fun. Especially the last game (Beastly for Wii) was great.
I hope the Allies who posted on GAF will find their way to this board eventually. It was great to have Bloodworth, Damiani, Kyle and Brad chime in every now and then.
Edited in some links for the time being.
By Marcello Go To PostI listen to the podcast weekly and Dumb Game Monday is usually fun. Especially the last game (Beastly for Wii) was great.GAH!
Glad there's an EZA thread here. Love their podcasts. Hope more members from the GAF OT find their way here along with the allies.
Edit: tried reaching out to the EZA discord. Don't think they're fans of EZA discussions outside the official spots. But we'll see, never used discord until GAF blew up so I have no idea how they go about there. Hopefully some come along and at least check this out.
Edit: tried reaching out to the EZA discord. Don't think they're fans of EZA discussions outside the official spots. But we'll see, never used discord until GAF blew up so I have no idea how they go about there. Hopefully some come along and at least check this out.
Full playthrough of Evil Within 2 with Bosman and Huber starting soon. They're always great together on horror games.
Edit: Also can't vote for anything but Jackbox for group stream this time. Love those games.
Edit: Also can't vote for anything but Jackbox for group stream this time. Love those games.
By munchie64 Go To PostFull playthrough of Evil Within 2 with Bosman and Huber starting soon. They're always great together on horror games.
Edit: Also can't vote for anything but Jackbox for group stream this time. Love those games.
On twitch?
Cool. An EZA Thread. Finished up Evil WIthin 2 last night just in time for the full playthrough stream coming up. Should be fun!
By Grimsat Go To PostOn twitch?Yeah, all their live streams are there.
Fellow Allies!
On the topic of the stream, I'm very glad I skipped out on TEW, see even if a game turns out great, as my time for gaming gets smaller and smaller, slow starts like this are absolutely a deal breaker for me.
It took about 1:12 minutes into this stream for them to get into some consistent uninterrupted gameplay.
On the topic of the stream, I'm very glad I skipped out on TEW, see even if a game turns out great, as my time for gaming gets smaller and smaller, slow starts like this are absolutely a deal breaker for me.
It took about 1:12 minutes into this stream for them to get into some consistent uninterrupted gameplay.
So looking forward to watching Huber and Bosman play TEW 2 when I've got time. I'm too much of a baby to play horror games myself but watching them do it is always relaxing for some reason?
By VanWinkle Go To PostAwesome thread. Is there a way to subscribe to threads like on GAF?Not yet.
Reilo is working on it, after he did the search bar update.
I liked Huber's outburst about the people complaining about the games being full of horror tropes, thats the point! Also who cares if they're done really well.
Guess I'll check in here, too. You guys think they'll talk about the GAF drama on the podcast at all?
By Cade Go To PostGuess I'll check in here, too. You guys think they'll talk about the GAF drama on the podcast at all?
Ben, Bloodworth and Damiani were quite frequent GAF users, so I imagine they’ll mention it. Maybe not the EvilLore stuff specifically, but most definitely the loss of the forum and community.
I’m pretty sure Bosman got a lot of his news topics and information from GAF threads. Wonder where he’ll go now.
By Cade Go To PostGuess I'll check in here, too. You guys think they'll talk about the GAF drama on the podcast at all?I only see it showing up if Kyle sees a lot of comments on it in L&R
By Bread Go To PostThe Easy Allies Podcast and Frame Trap are some of my favorite podcasts and the only gaming podcasts I listen to. Love it.Right on. I listen to a few others like a couple of FF/KH ones, etc, but theirs are by far my favorite. Such a great listen.
How is it possible that I always get the Easy Update songs stuck in my head?!
"Life's a single player game" will eventually supplant "Ian and Don hittin the beach" as that random melody that pops into my head at arbitrary times
"Life's a single player game" will eventually supplant "Ian and Don hittin the beach" as that random melody that pops into my head at arbitrary times
I really wish that Don had his own weekly show, seriously he's amazing.
I know he's very busy and appears on Funhaus too though.
I know he's very busy and appears on Funhaus too though.
So after 19 hours, 18 deaths and one lost host, the full Evil Within 2 playthrough is over.
No idea how Huber expected to do it in like 13.
No idea how Huber expected to do it in like 13.
By recon_zero Go To PostDo they take breaks or something?A few coffee breaks, but not for long. Probably why Kyle had to leave about 15 hours in.
By Lavalamp Go To PostI’m pretty sure Bosman got a lot of his news topics and information from GAF threads. Wonder where he’ll go now.I asked on the TEW2 stream and he said GameInformer. It also gets my vote as we wait for a GAF alternative for news. The website is clean.
(For Japanese game news I recommend Gematsu and Siliconera)
Kyle for sure browsed and read GAF as well as other sites. It's why he does a good job IMO on the podcast. He has a pulse of how the news is received and uses that as a way to moderate the panel.
I think he's just trying to distance himself from the drama, which is his M.O. the dude is very anxious and private. I don't blame him. I could be wrong though, this is all conjecture, but I've seen him post on GAF before.
I think he's just trying to distance himself from the drama, which is his M.O. the dude is very anxious and private. I don't blame him. I could be wrong though, this is all conjecture, but I've seen him post on GAF before.
Work was rough today. I watched 18 of the 19 hours of that stream live. I stopped because it was Monday and had to go to work. Fun stream. Time to get sleep now
Most of the Allies posted on gaf at least once or twice.
Bloodworth and Ben seemed to use it as a fairly major way to communicate with the community too.
Bloodworth and Ben seemed to use it as a fairly major way to communicate with the community too.
Watching cup of Jones. I would listen to this man for days straight.
What do you guys think about TTE and Fiasco?
What do you guys think about TTE and Fiasco?
By TheDarkKnight774 Go To PostI love both of those shows
I have lots to catch up on TTE. I am at episode 8
Will there be seasons of this or what?