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[Diprosalic]

Huber and Jones worst EZA confirmed.

UC4 shaking my head.

Bossman is clearly the best like this wasn't completely obvious anyway.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

EZA 2016 Game of the Year Awards Winners:

Best Shooter Campaign:
Doom

Best Shooter Multiplayer:
Overwatch

Best Owl:
Rowlet

Best RPG:
Dark Souls III

Best Beta/Alpha/Demo:
Nioh

Best Monster Hunter released in the US for 2016:
Monster Hunter Generations

Best Strategy:
Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Worth the Wait:
Final Fantasy XV

Best Expansion:
Witcher 3: Blood and Wine

Best Remaster/Remake:
Gravity Rush Remastred

Most Improved:
World of Warcraft: Legion

Best Multiplayer:
Overwatch

Best Level Design (Ian Hinck Category):
Dishonored 2

Most Surprising:
Let it Die

Best Shotgun (Michael Huber Category):
Doom

Best Pre-Order Incentive (Kyle Bosman Category):
Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse 2

Best Soundtrack:
Final Fantasy XV

EZA Patron's Game of the Year:
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

EZA Game of the Year Runner Ups:
(Final Fantasy XV & Uncharted 4: A Thief's End)

EZA Game of the Year:
The Last Guardian


EZA Personal Staff GOTY Picks:

Daniel Bloodworth: The Last Guardian

Brad "Ultima" Ellis: Final Fantasy XV

Kyle Bosman: The Last Guardian

Michael Damiani: The Last Guardian

Ben Moore: Final Fantasy XV/ The Last Guardian (Currently Tied)

Michael Huber: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Ian Hinck: Dark Souls 3/ The Witness (Tied for 1st)

Brandon Jones: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Don Casanova: ?



Link to the entire EZA 2016 Game of the Year Awards Stream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAQwpoeX7zA

Link to the 1st Ever EZA Game of the Year 2016 Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eP_Hk43D1U

Quoting for the new page

 

[Hasney]

Uncharted 4 should be disqualified for being too old. May? get that BP/S (Before Pro/S) out of here.

 

[Fat4all]

I think thats also a problem. Because Huber and Jones probably haven't had a chance to play TLG yet, by virtue of them feeling they don't have a complete opinion of the year, they likely stepped out the way and let everyone elses TLG hype roll through unchecked.

I mean, it's a vote-by-committee debate. If they didn't debate for their picks more, then that's the way it goes.

Also, saying that "TLG is too recently released to be taken as a critical judgement" is a ridiculous statement. Should the game of not been reviewed until months after it came out? The Witness came out early early early in this year, and it's never wavered from being my number one pick. In the same regards, while I was hyped after beating Arkham Knight last year, I knew within a day that it'd never make my top ten list.

For people who do this for a living, I defer to their judgement on whether or not they think they let hype get to them, but I feel they argued their points very well for TLG.

 

[benny_a]

Uncharted 4 should be disqualified for being too old. May? get that BP/S (Before Pro/S) out of here.

Also good point.

Easy Allies 2016 GOTY is: nil

 

[Arion]

Or you could see it the other way around. Everyone who voted for TLG also played U4 and they still picked TLG. It's clearly the one the group favors the most.

 

[sora87]

There's a reason why EZA is best in the biz. The Last Guardian is the best game of the year without a doubt. Fantastic stream too.

 

[pixellated_man]

Great to see the love for UC4. Haven't played TLG yet but even if I end up not liking it I respect EZA for choosing such a 'different' kind of game for their GOTY.

 

[wapplew]

Can't wait to hear about TLG discussion on next frame trap, hope they can justify the "concern".

 

[sense]

Huber and Jones worst EZA confirmed.

UC4 shaking my head.

Bossman is clearly the best like this wasn't completely obvious anyway.

Barring some pacing issues which some people didn't mind, the game is excellent. Deal with it

 

[hydrophilic attack]

EZA 2016 Game of the Year Awards Winners:

Best Shooter Campaign:
Doom

Best Shooter Multiplayer:
Overwatch

Best Owl:
Rowlet

Best RPG:
Dark Souls III

Best Beta/Alpha/Demo:
Nioh

Best Monster Hunter released in the US for 2016:
Monster Hunter Generations

Best Strategy:
Sid Meier's Civilization VI

Worth the Wait:
Final Fantasy XV

Best Expansion:
Witcher 3: Blood and Wine

Best Remaster/Remake:
Gravity Rush Remastred

Most Improved:
World of Warcraft: Legion

Best Multiplayer:
Overwatch

Best Level Design (Ian Hinck Category):
Dishonored 2

Most Surprising:
Let it Die

Best Shotgun (Michael Huber Category):
Doom

Best Pre-Order Incentive (Kyle Bosman Category):
Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse 2

Best Soundtrack:
Final Fantasy XV

EZA Patron's Game of the Year:
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

EZA Game of the Year Runner Ups:
(Final Fantasy XV & Uncharted 4: A Thief's End)

EZA Game of the Year:
The Last Guardian


EZA Personal Staff GOTY Picks:

Daniel Bloodworth: The Last Guardian

Brad "Ultima" Ellis: Final Fantasy XV

Kyle Bosman: The Last Guardian

Michael Damiani: The Last Guardian

Ben Moore: Final Fantasy XV/ The Last Guardian (Currently Tied)

Michael Huber: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Ian Hinck: Dark Souls 3/ The Witness (Tied for 1st)

Brandon Jones: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Don Casanova: ?



Link to the entire EZA 2016 Game of the Year Awards Stream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAQwpoeX7zA

Link to the 1st Ever EZA Game of the Year 2016 Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eP_Hk43D1U

ian redeemed eza by including the witness tbqh

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

ian redeemed eza by including the witness tbqh

The witness was Blood's GOTY until The Last Guardian came out.

 

[wapplew]

ian redeemed eza by including the witness tbqh

Witness also number 2 for Blood.

 

[somecrazymember]

Huber and Jones worst EZA confirmed.

UC4 shaking my head.

Bossman is clearly the best like this wasn't completely obvious anyway.

?

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

What's the story behind Xenoverse 2 winning Best Pre-order incentive? Was Goku Black just too much of a good deal to pass up?

 

[wapplew]

What's the story behind Xenoverse 2 winning Best Pre-order incentive? Was Goku Black just too much of a good deal to pass up?

Free anime stream for a month or something.

 

[sora87]

Free anime stream for a month or something.

Funimation back door shady streams

 

[LiquidSolid]

Barring some pacing issues which some people didn't mind, the game is excellent. Deal with it

Yeah and Kyle was super positive about UC4 anyway, I wouldn't be surprised if it were his next pick.

Witness also number 2 for Blood.

And in Brandon's top three. Here's the full list for anyone wondering:

Bloodworth's Personal Picks - 5. Forza Horizon 3, 4. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, 3. Uncharted 4, 2. The Witness, 1. The Last Guardian

Brad's Personal Picks - 5. Overwatch, 4. Uncharted 4, 3. Dark Souls III, 2. The Last Guardian, 1. Final Fantasy XV

Kyle's Personal Picks - Maybe Digimon, but c'mon. 1. The Last Guardian

Damiani's Personal Picks - 1. The Last Guardian , Shout-outs: Gravity Rush Remastered, World of Final Fantasy, Attack on Titan, Naruto Shippuuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4

Ben's Personal Picks - 1. / 2. Final Fantasy XV / The Last Guardian, Shoutouts: Dragon Quest Builders, Let it Die, Monster Hunter Generations, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

Kyle Interjection - Batman: Arkham VR

Huber's Personal Picks - For Honor Alpha, The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine, Battlefield 1, Final Fantasy XV, 1. Uncharted 4

Ian's Personal Picks - Honorable Mentions: Let it Die, Owlboy, 5. Dishonored 2, 4. Inside, 2. Nioh Beta, 1. The Witness / Dark Souls III

Brandon's Personal Picks - Inside, The Witness, 1. Uncharted 4

What's the story behind Xenoverse 2 winning Best Pre-order incentive? Was Goku Black just too much of a good deal to pass up?

It was Kyle's joke category. They were mocking its retailer specific pre-order bonuses.

 

[acevans2]

EZA Enthusiast Gaming Press of the Year

 

[Already Torn]

Finally got around to watching the video. I'm gonna have to start checking out more Easy Allies stuff, I loved that guys voice back at GameTrailers, and the Giants guy was really funny.

 

[tiebreaker]

Finally got around to watching the video. I'm gonna have to start checking out more Easy Allies stuff, I loved that guys voice back at GameTrailers, and the Giants guy was really funny.

Huber should now be known as the Giants guy.

 

[UrbanRats]

Finally got around to watching the video. I'm gonna have to start checking out more Easy Allies stuff, I loved that guys voice back at GameTrailers, and the Giants guy was really funny.

Lol.

 

[Primethius]

Finally got around to watching the video. I'm gonna have to start checking out more Easy Allies stuff, I loved that guys voice back at GameTrailers, and the Giants guy was really funny.

They are great! I recently got into them because I watched their PSX reaction video and realized that anyone who goes crazy at a double Yakuza announcement deserves my support.

They have a fairly diverse taste of gaming as well so there's a bit for everyone. I'm working my way backwards on the podcasts and frametraps, which are my favorite segments.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Huber should now be known as the Giants guy.

You know when I heard the payoff for the bet I thought it was pretty tame. But it shows how well Brad knows Huber because wearing that gear just crushed him.

They are great! I recently got into them because I watched their PSX reaction video and realized that anyone who goes crazy at a double Yakuza announcement deserves my support.

They have a fairly diverse taste of gaming as well so there's a bit for everyone. I'm working my way backwards on the podcasts and frametraps, which are my favorite segments.

Make sure to watch fiasconaughts. Kyle, Ian, Jones and others doing amazing improv work

Start with the wedding episode. It's amazing and funny. Kyle and Brandon did hilarious work in this one

Edit: Here's a link
https://youtu.be/HPEd_Kj0mkM

 

[BlackBuzzard]

You know when I heard the payoff for the bet I thought it was pretty tame. But it shows how well Brad knows Huber because wearing that gear just crushed him.

Having to wear it during his stream with Naughty Dog tmr will be hilarious. He is going to be wearing full on Dodgers gear for the next 2 weeks.

 

[Roufianos]

Tuning into these guys more and more. Their tastes are much more in line with mine compared to Greg and Colin constantly going on about unknown Vita games.

 

[Primethius]

You know when I heard the payoff for the bet I thought it was pretty tame. But it shows how well Brad knows Huber because wearing that gear just crushed him.


Make sure to watch fiasconaughts. Kyle, Ian, Jones and others doing amazing improv work

Start with the wedding episode. It's amazing

Will give that a go, thanks for the recommendation!

 

[Servbot24]

Huber and Jones worst EZA confirmed.

UC4 shaking my head.

Bossman is clearly the best like this wasn't completely obvious anyway.

I won't stand for this Uncharted 4 dismissal, not at all

Overall I like their picks and I guess maybe it reflects part of why I enjoy listening to them. My personal picks are:

1. The Witness
2. The Last Guardian
3. Uncharted 4

 

[OléGunner]

TLG getting GoTY from these guys is something I could see happening but thought Overwatch would clean sweep.
Just increases my anticipation to get to play this over the weekend finally!

Nice to see so much love for UC4, it really was a great send off for Drake by ND.

Tuning into these guys more and more. Their tastes are much more in line with mine compared to Greg and Colin constantly going on about unknown Vita games.

Same here.
Still love the guys but they don't seem to like much of anything lately *shrug*

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Will give that a go, thanks for the recommendation!

Yea I edited in the link to it

Also one other highlight that is a must watch. Which was the EZA trial of Bosman. This was when they put Kyle on trial during a live stream to determine if he honored his E3 bet payoff

https://youtu.be/ESzX_Q8TR-k

 

[Sami+]

YOOOOO LETS GO TRICO!!

Was on the edge of my seat at that "and the winner is...". Super happy to see TLG get the praise it deserves. Loved it so much.

 

[Servbot24]

Tuning into these guys more and more. Their tastes are much more in line with mine compared to Greg and Colin constantly going on about unknown Vita games.

This is a good thing imo, I'm happy to hear about little known Vita games. I just find them a bit odd when they talk AAA because they love doing chores in Ubisoft games but they dislike a lot of the landmark games that I'd consider to be the jewels in PlayStation's crown. If I didn't already know they liked Naughty Dog, I would almost expect them to dismiss ND based on their other opinions.

 

[Zombegoast]

Best Owl: Rowlet

 

[Servbot24]

Poor Owlboy

 

[sora87]

That sealion is really feeling itself ^

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

That sealion is really feeling itself ^

How jones picked him and not Kyle is the read surprise

 

[Uno Venova]

How's the OP now?

 

[Sodding_Gamer]

TLG getting GoTY from these guys is something I could see happening but thought Overwatch would clean sweep.
Just increases my anticipation to get to play this over the weekend finally!

Nice to see so much love for UC4, it really was a great send off for Drake by ND.



Same here.
Still love the guys but they don't seem to like much of anything lately *shrug*

I feel the same with you about Colin and Greg. I listened to them all year and have been listening to the EZA guys for the past 6 months and I've really grown tired of Kinda Funny as they are just so down on shit these days. EZA guys are just upbeat and fun and light hearted group of chaps. Love their content, and like another poster has said, they have a huge range of preferences when it comes to game genres so you can relate to at least one of them.

Just caught up on the stream at work and was great! Happy they picked TLG. I'm absolutely loving the game

 

[MrHoot]

Best owl: Rowlet

You're goddamn right

 

[Primethius]

Yea I edited in the link to it

Also one other highlight that is a must watch. Which was the EZA trial of Bosman. This was when they put Kyle on trial during a live stream to determine if he honored his E3 bet payoff

https://youtu.be/ESzX_Q8TR-k

Haha, I've seen that. That one was of the earliest videos of them that I was exposed to that I really enjoyed. But for some reason didn't really resonate with me as much as Ben loving Yakuza did

 

[LeleSocho]

I was 200% sure Uncharted won this one and was expecting the disappointment but then EZA once again manages to surprise me with The Last Guardian...

...great job Easy Allies, that's all i have to say.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Haha, I've seen that. That one was of the earliest videos of them that I was exposed to that I really enjoyed. But for some reason didn't really resonate with me as much as Ben loving Yakuza did

Hah yea it's my favorite reaction gif

Did you hear the Yakuza 0 story at E3? Huber is a master storyteller
https://youtu.be/9xFWetixa1g

 

[sora87]

How's the OP now?

Looks good Uno, although I'd swap the personal picks bit for the write up Liquid Solid did further up ^ as it's a little more detailed!

 

[wapplew]

Hah yea it's my favorite reaction gif

Did you hear the Yakuza 0 story at E3? The Giants guy is a master storyteller
https://youtu.be/9xFWetixa1g

Fixed for you.

 

[silva1991]

You're goddamn right

"avatar quote"

 

[Sami+]

This is a good thing imo, I'm happy to hear about little known Vita games. I just find them a bit odd when they talk AAA because they love doing chores in Ubisoft games but they dislike a lot of the landmark games that I'd consider to be the jewels in PlayStation's crown. If I didn't already know they liked Naughty Dog, I would almost expect them to dismiss ND based on their other opinions.

Yeah it's just kind of a weird part of what they are. Hearing Greg talk about that taco game on Vita for weeks (months?) was... something.

I don't really listen to them anymore tbh, but I enjoyed them while I did. I tuned in to them and Giant Bomb more when GameTrailers got shut down, but as soon as EZA started I lost interest.

 

[Karu]

Finally got around to watching the video. I'm gonna have to start checking out more Easy Allies stuff, I loved that guys voice back at GameTrailers, and the Giants guy was really funny.

This is almost too perfect.

Either way, yeah you definitely should check out their recent content. Auctopus' OP in the Community section holds all the relevant information about their current content and what they do!

--> http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1283132

 

[Primethius]

Hah yea it's my favorite reaction gif

Did you hear the Yakuza 0 story at E3? Huber is a master storyteller
https://youtu.be/9xFWetixa1g

Oh my god. Bahaha! What a great video.

The Dragon shall not rise today. LOL!

 

[Uno Venova]

Looks good Uno, although I'd swap the personal picks bit for the write up Liquid Solid did further up ^ as it's a little more detailed!

Ah I see, putting that in now.

 

[CyanideFuse]

I'll have a watch of this later. The Best Shotgun (Michael Huber Category) made me grin.