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