Shadow Drop, also known as Stealth Drop, is a term used to refer to games and other media that are released the same day they are announced or released without announcements whatsoever.
Due to their rarity, they are are remembered as Easy Allies' most hyped moments when they happen, especially during their live coverage on Twitch, and for the purpose of Betting Specials.
Origins[]
The phrase was originally coined by Isla in a November 2016 episode of Huber Syndrome.[1] The phrase started to catch on during PlayStation Experience 2016 the following month and has since become a mainstream term used throughout the industry.
Twitch Emote[]
Easy Allies also introduced a Twitch emote for Chat given how often shadow drops can happen during major events such as E3, Summer Game Fest, The Game Awards, and publisher directs.