Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

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GTA 6 Details Leaked: Vice City, Female Protagonist - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.27.22 Jul 27, 2022

Show notes

Blessing and Janet tackle a leaky Wednesday! Let's talk about Jason Schreier's Grand Theft Auto 6 report, Knights of The Old Republic remake being in turmoil, and PS Plus games for August.

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00:03:15 - Housekeeping

A new Gamescast is up right now and it’s the crew talking about our time playing Rollerdrome AND whether or not we could ever get a video game MCU. That’s up on youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and podcast services around the globe.
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: FargoBrady, Gordon McGuire, & Al Tribesman

The Roper Report -

00:04:15 - Grand Theft Auto 6 details have leaked - Joe Skrebels @ IGN

00:22:54 - Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Remake has been delayed indefinitely - Jason Schreier @ Bloomberg

00:31:29 - - Best Friends Q:Kozibear

00:37:15 - PS Plus games for August have been announced - PlayStation

00:35:45 - Ad

00:37:45 - - Best Friends Q:JakeBakesCakes

00:42:55 - A wrinkle: 8 Yakuza games coming to PlayStation Plus in 2022, starting this month - PS Blog

00:50:00 - Sony is loaning out PS5s to indie developers - Hirun Cryer @ GamesRadar

00:52:50 - A Fan Is Remastering The Simpsons: Hit and Run - Ryan Dinsdale @ IGN

00:56:40 - Out today

00:57:27 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:Blessing and Mike

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Reviews: A Must Play! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.26.22 Jul 26, 2022

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Janet and Gary run you through all the stellar reviews for Xenoblade Chronicles 3!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:04:15 - Housekeeping

As Dusk Falls Spoilercast - An Xcast Special is going up today on youtube.com/kindafunnygames!
Thank you to our Patreon Producers:

FargoBrady, Gordon McGuire, & Al Tribesman

The Roper Report -

00:05:15 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review Round-Up

00:25:00 - New PSVR 2 Details from the PlayStation Blog

00:28:13 - When should PlayStation release it, and what should its price point be? - Best Friends Q: MaDogNik96

00:39:47 - Ad

00:41:47 - Roller Champions Lives

00:48:53 - Funko Working On AAA Video Game With Help Of Former Lego Dev - Grace Benfell @ Game Spot

00:53:48 - Returnal’s PC Listing has been updated to show Steam Deck support - Jordan Middler @ VGC

00:58:38 - FIFA 23 Reclaims the Juventus License After 3 Years of PES Exclusivity

01:03:00 - John Cena is coming to Fortnite

01:05:36 - Out today

01:06:30 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Blessing and Janet

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Black Panther Open World Game in the Works!? - Kinda Funny Funny Games Daily 07.25.22 Jul 25, 2022

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Jeff Grubb is at it again! Blessing and Tim talk about the latest report of an EA Black Panther game, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor leaks, and remember Lord of The Rings: Gollum??

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00:00:00 - Start

00:05:30 - Housekeeping

A new Xcast is up right now and it’s episode 100 featuring appearances from Alanah Pearce and Major Nelson! Go check that out right now on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and podcast services around the globe.

Also, are you one of those Marvel freaks? Well you’re in good company. We got reactions to those Comic-con announcements of Phase 5 and 6 over on Youtube.com/KindaFunny.

Also also, are you a fan of the Gamescast Post Show? Well the Kinda Feudy questionnaire is back. I’ve posted it on my Twitter. Click the link, fill out the Google Form, and you can help shape the answers in a future game of Kinda Feudy.

https://twitter.com/BlessingJr/status/1551605268386947073

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: FargoBrady, Gordon McGuire, & Al Tribesman

The Roper Report -

00:10:40 - A new Black Panther game is reportedly in the works - Mike Minotti @ GamesBeat

00:16:50 - What would make this THE quintessential Black Panther game? - Best Friends Q:JakeBakesCakes

00:26:19 - Ubisoft’s Roller Champions will soon be canceled, it’s claimed - Jordan Middler @ VGC

00:31:15 - The Joker Won't Be in Gotham Knights - Rebekah Valentine @ IGN

00:38:06 - Ad

00:39:30 - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Looks To Be Launching in March 2023 - Matt Lorrigan @ PlayStation Trophies

00:44:00 - SPEAKING OF STAR WARS JEDI SURVIVOR: We got some Cal Kestis toys at Comic-con - Andrew Reiner @ Game Informer

00:47:08 - Square Enix’s Tactics Ogre remake leaks again and coming this November - Michael McWhertor @ Polygon

00:54:00 - Microsoft is speeding up the Xbox Series X / S boot time - Tom Warren @ The Verge

00:55:20 - Lord of the Rings Gollum has been delayed - Twitter

01:00:00 - Out today

01:01:10 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Janet and Gary

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Will You Spend $70 on The Last of Us Part I? - Kinda Funny Funny Games Daily 07.22.22 Jul 22, 2022

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Giant Bomb's Tamoor Hussain joins Greg to talk through all The Last of Us Part I details, Assassin's Creed rumors, and pro wrestling memories.

Follow Tam: https://twitter.com/tamoorh

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00:00:00 - Start

00:07:54 - Housekeeping

It’s the Xcast’s 100th episode today! Watch live on patreon.com/kindafunnygames or tomorrow on youtube.com/kindafunnygames! Major Nelson is swinging by!
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: FargoBrady, Gordon McGuire, & Al Tribesman

The Roper Report -

00:08:30 - The Last of Us Part 1 Detailed, Kat Bailey @ IGN

00:24:20 - Guerrilla Games Is Shutting Down Online Servers For Killzone, RIGS, Demi Williams @ GameSpot

00:37:25 - Ad

00:39:20 - Assassin’s Creed Red

00:43:06 - Ubisoft Pushes Back Next Assassin’s Creed Title in Already Thin Year - Jason Schreier @ Bloomberg

00:53:20 - Nintendo Switch Sports Update Incoming

00:55:15 - Out today

00:56:50 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:

MON: Blessing and Tim

TUE: Janet and Gary

WED: Blessing and Janet

THURS: Blessing and Mike

FRI: Blessing and Tam

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We've Played 4 Hours of Saints Row: Impressions - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.21.22 Jul 21, 2022

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Blessing and Tim do a big ole Saints Row preview round up! We also talk about Blessing's review impressions of Live A Live, and more!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:03:52 - Housekeeping

The Tik Tok is HOT with some game previews and reviews for you. This morning we uploaded our official Live A Live review along with my impressions on Saints Row after getting to play it for four hours. You can check those out @KindaFunnyGames on Tik Tok.
Our Nope review is up right now. It’s me, Tim, and Joey giving all of our juicy thought on Jordan Peele’s latest movie, that’s up right now on Youtube.com/KindaFunny
The Roper Report -

00:05:32 - Saints Row preview round up

00:18:55 - Live A Live review round up

00:30:06 - Ad

00:33:16 - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has been delayed

00:43:33 - GTA Online is getting a big new update

00:47:26 - Detroit: Become Human is Becoming a Manga

00:50:17 - Minecraft Bans NFTs And Blockchain

00:53:17 - The Mortal Kombat movie sequel is officially in the works

00:56:17 - Out today

01:01:23 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Tam

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Discord Comes to Xbox: Why it Matters - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.20.22 Jul 20, 2022

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Blessing and Janet talk about Discord coming to Xbox, what's going on at Platinum Games, and more!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:05:30 - Housekeeping

The Roper Report -

00:06:10 - Discord voice chat is coming to Xbox - Ash Parrish & Tom Warren @ The Verge

00:17:11 - Bruce Straley, formerly of Naughty Dog, has started a new studio - Nibel on Twitter

00:23:49 - PlatinumGames is working on several unannounced projects - Francis Kenna @ NME

00:33:37 - Ad

00:36:46 - Blizzard Albany is joining the unionization effort - Ryan Dinsdale @ IGN

00:38:22 - “Will we mostly continue to just see other QA studios unionize over the next few years?” - Kozibear

00:44:28 - Spider-Man for PC has a new trailer laying out its new features - Nibel on Twitter

00:51:37 - Sony’s partnering with Spin Master - Rachel Kaser @ GamesBeat

00:54:22 - FIFA’s getting cross-play & Women’s leagues - Chris SCullion @ VGC

01:02:11 - Out today

01:03:22 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Blessing and Tim

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First Yakuza 8 Images! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.19.22 Jul 19, 2022

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Mike and Gary Whitta breakdown today's video games news with the first Yakuza 8 images and Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC impressions.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:01:00 - GUN DOG

00:11:09 - Housekeeping

Andy's first 30 minutes with Stray are up on YouTube.com/Kindafunnygames.He uploaded it in super high quality so it looks smooth, silky, and sexy. Oh, and the video game looks pretty good too. Pause for laughter. So kick back, grab some snacks, bundle up with your feline friends, and check it out! Oh, and if you're like Andy, bring the Zyrtec and Claritin too. Pause for laughter.
After this episode of KFGD, we’re kicking off a FULL PLAYTHROUGH of As Dusk Falls! Come watch us play all of Book 1 today, finish Book 2 tomorrow, and then go straight into a Spoilercast all as part of our partnership with Xbox! Catch the VOD on youtube.com/kindafunnyplays!
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: FargoBrady, Gordon McGuire, & Al Tribesman

The Roper Report -

00:12:00 - Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC Impressions

00:28:10 - Ad

00:31:19 - Yakuza 8 Shows Off its first Ever Images

00:40:51 - Mario Strikers adds Daisy, Shy Guy, and More in Free Update

00:50:07 - EA’s FIFA 23 Revealed It’s First Ever International Female Cover Athlete

00:54:50 - No More Heroes 3 Will Be Coming To All Platforms In October

01:00:50 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:Blessing and Andy

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Stray Review Round Up - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.18.22 Jul 18, 2022

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Janet and Tim round up the rounds ups! We talk Stray reviews, As Dusk Falls Reviews, and get into God of War Ragnarok's story.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:04:30 - Housekeeping

The Gamescast is a double dose of reviews this morning! We’ve got Stray and As Dusk Falls thoughts from Greg, Bless, Andy, and SnowBikeMike!
After this episode of KFGD, we’re doing a PuzzleQuest 3 Sponsored stream before some KFW shenanigans. Come join the kingdom and win some codes! Live on Twitch, later on youtube.com/kidnafunnyplays
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: FargoBrady, Gordon McGuire, & Al Tribesman

The Roper Report -

00:06:50 - Stray Review Round-Up: Metacritic 84

00:18:50 - As Dusk Falls Review Round-Up: Metacritic 76 on Xbox Series X

00:27:39 - Coming to Game Pass

00:35:20 - Ad

00:38:35 - God Of War Ragnarok Website Updated With New Story Details - George Foster @ The Gamer

00:44:56 - Soulframe looks like Warframe crossed with Princess Mononoke

00:56:00 - Out today

00:56:20 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:Greg and Gary

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Elden Ring Is A MASSIVE Sales Success - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.15.22 Jul 15, 2022

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Tam and Lucy breakdown June 2022's NPD details, God of War Ragnarok Pre-Orders, Fall Guys latest issues, and more!

Follow Lucy: https://twitter.com/LucyJamesGames

Follow Tam: https://twitter.com/TamoorH

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A new Kinda Funny Podcast: An Airing of Gregvances is live right now: youtube.com/kindafunny and podcast services.

Today Greg, Joey, SnowBikeMike, and Xbox are in LA! They’re taking over the Fonda Theater in Hollywood for the As Dusk Falls Launch Event, if you managed to RSVP for it don’t forget to go, and have fun!

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: FargoBrady, Gordon McGuire,& Al Tribesman

The Roper Report -

00:13:08 - PS officially acquires Bungie

00:24:30 - June 2022 NPD Details – Mat Piscatella

00:33:30 - After Just 5 Months, Elden Ring Is Among The Best-Selling Games Of All Time In The US – Eddie Makuch, GameSpot

00:41:20 - Ad

00:44:30 - Unity CEO Says You're A "F***ing Idiot" If You Don't Think About Monetization During Creative Process, Apologizes - Demi Williams, GameSpot

00:51:50 - God Of War Ragnarok Preorders Are Now Live, Including Jotnar Edition – Steven Petite and Jon Bitner, GameSpot

00:54:50 - Out today

00:55:55 - You‘re Wrong

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Skate Goes Free to Play: The Right Move? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.14.22 Jul 14, 2022

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Blessing and Tim discuss Skate going free-to-play, break down PlayStation Stars, discuss Nintendo Pictures, and talk about a whole lot more.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:03:18 - Housekeeping

A new Kinda Funny Podcast: An Airing of Gregvances is live right now: youtube.com/kindafunny and podcast services.

Come party with Greg, Joey, SnowBikeMike, and Xbox this Friday in LA! We’re taking over the Fonda Theater in Hollywood for the As Dusk Falls Launch Event, and you HAVE to be there. RSVP now at kindafunny.com/xbox!

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: FargoBrady, Gordon McGuire, & Al Tribesman

The Roper Report -

00:04:44 - Skate is going Free to Play - Jay Peters @ The Verge

00:19:50 - Sony announces Playstation Stars - Tom Phillips @ Eurogamer

00:27:30 - Ad

00:30:45 - Nintendo acquires an animation studio - Jon Porter @ The Verge

00:40:20 - Those delisted Metal Gear games could make a comeback - Chris Scullion @ VGC

00:42:20 - Resident Evil 2 Remake has now sold over 10m copies - Ed Nightingale @ Eurogamer

00:44:30 - Assassin’s Creed Rift is reportedly set in Baghdad - Tom Ivan @ VGC

00:52:30 - Escape Academy has announced a season pass roadmap - Press release

00:54:29 - Out today

00:56:50 - You‘re Wrong