Pirates and Precognition - Easy Allies Podcast - Aug 14, 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!

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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

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