The Easy Allies Podcast

Author: Easy Allies

We discuss the latest video games and weekly industry headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.
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Pirates and Precognition - Easy Allies Podcast - Aug 14, 2026
Episode 540
Sunday, 16 August, 2026

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