Extended - Donkey Kong Smashes Expectations - Easy Allies Podcast - June 20, 2025
Added 2025-06-20 10:36:00 +0000 UTCEp 480 - Nintendo shares an extended look at Donkey Kong Bananza, unveiling a much bigger and bolder adventure than their initial demo let on. PlayStation sees record profits. Xbox starts talking next-gen. Plus, we give our takes on FBC Firebreak and finally dig deep into Mario Kart World and Switch 2 Welcome Tour.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXdMxj9sdD0
0:00 - Intro
3:39 - Donkey Kong Bananza Direct
27:08 - FBC Firebreak Impressions
51:11 - PlayStation's Record Profits
1:00:22 - Xbox Talks Next-Gen
1:17:22 - Mario Kart World Impressions
1:52:18 - Switch 2 Welcome Tour Impressions
2:15:20 - Also This Week
2:30:22 - L&R: DLC Preferences
2:41:30 - L&R Game: Was it on Stadia?
2:50:58 - L&R: Sony Buying WB Games?
3:01:00 - Bonus L&R: Getting to Know Baseball
3:04:53 - Bonus L&R: Meeting Your Heroes
3:15:45 - Bets
3:20:11 - Closing
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Comments
I love Y'all guys but I feel like y'all are overreacting to the name ROG. There are far dumber name in gaming (or tech in general) than ROG
Otakugamerx
2025-06-24 03:35:24 +0000 UTCI agree with Huber about grinding costumes in mario kart. There's a famous game design saying that players will optimize the fun out of your game if given the chance. The option to grind probably shouldn't exist if it gets in the way of fun. There's a great article on Designer Notes by Soren Johnson called "Water Finds a Crack". Here’s the link: https://www.designer-notes.com/game-developer-column-17-water-finds-a-crack/
Erik
2025-06-23 19:55:49 +0000 UTC
