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Who Won Summer Game Fest 2022? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.14.22 Jun 14, 2022

Show notes

Blessing and Gary Whitta ask the question: WHO WON SUMMER GAME FEST?! Let's talk about all the conferences, what's up with Assassin's Creed, and more!

Time Stamps -

00:00:00 - Start

00:01:00 - Soccer Games

00:11:23 - Housekeeping

A new episode of Gamescast is now live wrapping up our time at Summer Game Fest Play Days playing Street Fighter 6, Sonic Frontiers, and more. You can catch that and more this week on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and podcast services around the globe.

The Kinda Funny Tik Tok has a TON of previews from Summer Game Fest including Street Fighter 6, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course , and Wrestlequest! @kindafunnygames on Tik Tok!

Remember, we’ve got a Quarry Spoilercast up right now on the Gamescast feed where we go through our different decisions to see how our various stories played out. That’s me, Greg, Mike, and Joey. That’s up on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and podcast services around the globe.

The Roper Report -

00:18:57 - A quick recap of yesterday’s Capcom Showcase

00:48:40 - Ad

00:50:57 - Gary’s Summer Game Fest Winner

00:57:10 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla Updates To Add Roguelite Mode And More

01:00:04 - WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH GOD OF WAR?!

01:03:28 - IGN just dropped an exclusive Plague Tale: Requiem Preview

01:04:56 - There’s no legal issues with Fei Long in Street Fighter 6

01:05:52 - Elden Ring continues to dominate

01:11:38 - Out today

01:13:19 - Episode 1200!!

01:18:16 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Janet

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Nintendo Direct Coming End of June!? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.13.22 Jun 13, 2022

Show notes

Blessing and Tim are BACK from LA! Let's talk about Xbox Games Showcase, a possible Nintendo Direct, and a whole lot more!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:03:30 - Housekeeping

A whole lot is happening right now on Youtube.com/KindaFunnygames including a new episode of Kinda Funny Xcast which is our Xbox & Bethesda Showcase wrap-up. A live reaction later to the Capcom showcase happening live on Twitch. And an episode of Gamescast we’re recording later wrapping up our time at Summer Game Fest Play Days playing Street Fighter 6, Sonic Frontiers, and more. You can catch all that and more this week on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and podcast services around the globe.

The Kinda Funny Tik Tok has a TON of previews from Summer Game Fest including Street Fighter 6, Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course , and Wrestlequest! @kindafunnygames on Tik Tok!

You've had a weekend with #TheQuarry, so who made it out of Hackett's Quarry Summer Camp alive? Come find out how it went for us in our Quarry Spoilercast on the Gamescast YouTube and Podcast feeds!

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Gordon McGuire & Fargo Brady

The Roper Report -

00:06:17 - Are we getting a Nintendo Direct at the end of June? - Chris Scullion @ VGC

00:11:55 - Did Xbox make the right choice in only talking about the next year or do you think there should have been content shown depicting games post-June 2023? - Best Friends Q:luciddre4m

00:16:55 - A quick recap of the Xbox & Bethesda showcase highlights

00:24:30 - Your Starfield character won't have a voice - Ali Jones @ GamesRadar

00:26:30 - Did Xbox make the right choice in only talking about the next year or do you think there should have been content shown depicting games post-June 2023? - Best Friends Q:JakeBakesCakes

00:33:40 - Ad

00:36:50 - Kojima Productions Makes Clear It Still Has 'Very Good Partnership' With PlayStation - Ryan Dinsdale @ IGN

00:43:40 - Persona is also coming to PlayStation and Steam - Ed Nightingale @ Eurogamer

The Nano Biologist

00:46:30 - Sonic Frontiers won’t be delayed as a result of fan feedback, insists Sonic Team’s boss - Chris Scullion @ VGC

00:50:46 - Raekwon and Ghostface made a song for TMNT Shredder’s Revenge and it’s absolute fire - Twitter

00:54:49 - Out today

00:56:10 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Blessing & Whitta

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The Winners and Losers From Summer Game Fest - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.10.22 Jun 10, 2022

Show notes

Today SnowBikeMike and Andy Cortez run you through all the big announcements of Summer Game Fest week covering four different showcases and discussing who brought the heat and who missed the mark! They cover the announcements, game reveals, and fun from Summer Game Fest Showcase, Day of the Devs 2022, Devovler Digital Direct 2022, and OTK Game Expo. Who had the best games of the summer? Tune in to find out.

Time Stamps -

00:00:00 - Start

The Roper Report -

00:12:00 - Geoff Keighlys Summer Game Fest Showcase:Restarted filming

- The Noticeable Miss Of God of War

00:41:01 - Day of the Devs 2022

00:48:48 - Devolver Digital Direct 2022: Marketing Countdown to Marketing

00:52:03 - OTK Games Expo

- Out today

- You‘re Wrong

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The Last of Us PS5 Remake Leaked! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.09.22 Jun 09, 2022

Show notes

Greg and Tim reunite IN PERSON to cover the final moments before Summer Game Fest. The Last of Us Part I, Xbox on TVs, and Ghostbusters on PSVR2!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:02:11 - Last Predictions

00:03:50 - Housekeeping

SGF is today! Twitch and YouTube!
Quarry review is up now and the Spoilercast is going up tomorrow!
The Roper Report -

00:06:51 - The Last of Us Remake LEAKED

00:26:15 - Ads

00:28:05 - Xbox is planning to offer at least 5 new games across the next year

00:35:58 - Xbox App on Samsung TVs

00:39:14 - Xbox Cloud Gaming will support your game library later this year

00:41:36 - Xbox Project Moorcroft will bring early game demos to Xbox Game Pass

00:43:52 - WHO YA GONNA CALL? We got two Ghostbusters Day Updates for the gaming world

00:48:55 - Out today

00:51:36 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Mike and Andy

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1-2 Switch's Troubled Sequel, Summer Announcements Heat Up! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.08.22 Jun 08, 2022

Show notes

Blessing, Janet, and a surprise Imran Khan talk about Fanbyte's report of a 1-2 Switch sequel that's in turmoil, big review round ups, and Resident Evil 4 making another upcoming appearance.

Time Stamps -

00:00:00 - Start

00:05:30 - Housekeeping

There’s a new episode of the Kinda Funny Gamescast up right now and it’s our Quarry review! Me, Greg, Joey and Mike have all played it and all have stuff to say about it, and we’ll have more later because we’re releasing a very special Spoilercast for The Quarry when it comes out this Friday.
Also on Youtube.com/Kindafunnygames: PS I Love You XOXO is up and it’s a special Stray preview. Me and Greg have both seen it and spill all the beans. We also talk about Bend Studio’s future and whether or not Insomniac is gonna make another Ratchet and Clank.
Remember!: The Blessing Show is back for a special episode about the Steam Deck! It’s up right now Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames
Lastly, we’re at the very beginning of Summer Games Fest season. Summer Games Fest Live, Xbox Games Showcase, and more are happening in the coming weeks. Make sure to check-in to Twitch.tv/KindaFunnyGames because we’ll be reacting to it all live along with you.
The Roper Report -

00:07:57 - Required Reading: 1-2 Switch’s sequel is in development hell - https://bit.ly/3xuR390

00:23:13 - Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes Preview Round up

00:33:43 - Ads

00:35:32 - Mario Strikers: Battle League Review Round up

00:47:13 - We’re gonna see more Resident Evil 4 NEXT WEEK

00:49:25 - We’re gonna see Midnight Suns tomorrow!

00:53:25 - Bend Studio confirms they’re working on a new IP!

01:03:33 - Saudi Arabia has acquired a $1 Billion stake in Embracer Group

01:05:45 - Out today

01:07:40 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Tim

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Kojima's Horror Game Called "Overdose," at Summer Game Fest?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.07.22 Jun 07, 2022

Show notes

Greg and Gary dive into Hideo Kojima rumors, Fortnite's first-person mode, and the Giant Bomb shake-up!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:05:00 - Housekeeping

The Blessing Show is back! Head over to Kinda Funny Games to check out Blessing's deep dive into his experience with the Steam Deck! Is it the future of gaming? Check it out now.

KFW Midday Mayhem is up on youtube.com/kindafunnygames! Gary and Parris team to take on Brian Altano and Mike Drucker! Alanah’s in back to back matches! Gruesome Greggy is banished!

Sonic Central live reacts!

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Gordon McGuire & Fargo Brady

The Roper Report -

00:11:10 - RUMOR MILL: Kojima’s next game is a horror game called Overdose, Tom Henderson @ Try Hard Guides

00:23:10 - First Person Mode coming to Fortnite?! @HypeX

00:31:10 - Capcom Showcase Next Week!

00:40:30 - Ad

00:42:48 - ESA Says E3 Will Return Next Year, Nathan Grayson @ WP

00:5325 - Like horror? Layers of Fear 3 Being teased…

00:53:55 - Giant Bomb SHAKE-UPS!

01:05:07 - Out today

01:06:30 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:Blessing and Janet

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Darth Vader in Fortnite! Goldeneye Surprise Release Coming?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.06.22 Jun 06, 2022

Show notes

Blessing and Andy kick off what's going to be a week to remember! Let's talk about the new Fortnite season, Goldeneye and Street Fighter leaks, and Geoff Keighley setting our Summer Game Fest expectations!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:05:25 - Housekeeping

Surprise surprise, The Blessing Show is back! Tune in tomorrow at 11am Pacific time to check out a very special deep dive into my experience with the Steam Deck! Is it the future of gaming? Find out tomorrow on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames

We’re at the very beginning of Summer Games Fest season. Summer Games Fest Live, Xbox Games Showcase, and more are happening in the coming weeks. Make sure to check-in to Twitch.tv/KindaFunnyGames because we’ll be reacting to it all live along with you.

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Gordon McGuire & Fargo Brady

The Roper Report -

00:07:50 - Darth Vader has come to Fortnite - Andrew Webster @ The Verge

00:23:30 - Geoff Keighley says Summer Game Fest will be ‘primarily focused’ on announced games - Andy Robinson @ VGC

00:32:55 - There’s gonna be an additional Xbox Games Showcase Extended show - news.xbox.com

00:36:00 - Ad

00:38:50 - GoldenEye HD finally looks set for release - Andy Robinson

00:43:48 - Those Street Fighter 6 leaks are real - Vikki Blake @ Eurogamer

00:52:50 - Voice acting and items come to Nickelodeon All Star Brawl - Twitter

00:55:16 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has been Delayed Again - Matt Kim @ IGN

01:02:30 - Out today

01:03:05 - ONE OF THEM ROTATIN’ SEGMENTS - REQUIRED READING: Blue Box Dev Behind PS5's Abandoned Misled Fans, Solicited Business Deals In "Toxic" Chatroom - Mark Delaney @ Gamespot

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/blue-box-dev-behind-ps5s-abandoned-misled-fans-solicited-business-deals-in-toxic-chatroom/1100-6504049/

01:06:04 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Gary

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Sonic Frontiers, Resident Evil 4 & State of Play Recap - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.03.22 Jun 03, 2022

Show notes

Imran the DAWN Khan makes his return to talk about State of Play, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil 4, Final Fantasy XI, Sonic Frontiers, and more!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:07:27 - Housekeeping

Our Kinda Funny reacts to yesterday’s State of Play is up right now on the Youtube channel along with a full on episode of PS I Love You XOXO breaking down each and every announcement for you featuring Greg, Janet, Andy, Tim, and myself. That is up on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and podcast services around the globe.

BUT remember we’re only at the very beginning of Summer Games Fest season. Summer Games Fest Live, Xbox Games Showcase, and more are happening in the coming weeks. Make sure to check-in to Twitch.tv/KindaFunnyGames because we’ll be reacting to it all live along with you.

A new episode of Jurassic Park In Review is UP and if you want classic unhinged Greg Miller, you should definitely watch our review of Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom on YouTube.com/KindaFunny or on podcast services around the globe!

The Roper Report -

00:09:13 - State of Play Recap

00:43:23 - Ads

00:46:37 - PlayStation 5 sales reach 20 million worldwide

00:48:44 - Sonic Frontiers got a brand new gameplay trailer showing off combat

00:59:16 - Devolver's Summer Showcase is Coming June 9

01:03:11 - Sega has announced a Mega Drive Mini 2, including Mega CD games

01:05:02 - Samoa Joe will play Sweet Tooth in the Twisted Metal TV show

01:07:56 - Out today

01:09:00 - You‘re Wrong

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Summer Game Fest Updates! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.02.22 Jun 02, 2022

Show notes

What is Obsidian showing? What is Ubisoft waiting for? What is Nvidia HIDING? Blessing and Tim tackle it all on a Summer Game Fest/E3 heavy episode of KFGD.

Time Stamps -

00:00:00 - Start

00:07:47 - Housekeeping

A new episode of Gamescast is up right now and it’s our Summer Games Showcase Bets and Predictions. We also talk Sonic Frontiers and Pokemon impressions. That’s up right now on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and podcast services around the globe.

PlayStation’s State of Play is going down later today. We are live reacting. And then immediately after we’ll be recording PS I Love You XOXO live as the post show. You won’t want to miss it so tune into that later today on Twitch.tv/kindafunnygames

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Gordon McGuire & Fargo Brady

The Roper Report -

00:08:47 - Obsidian seems like it’s showing something at Xbox’s Showcase - Jordan Middler @ VGC

00:14:40 - Ubisoft isn’t planning to hold its own E3-style showcase in June - Tom Ivan @ VGC

00:22:50 - GeForce Now Will No Longer Support God of War Starting Next Month - Taylor Lyles @ IGN

00:24:30 - What is GeForce teasing? - Twitter

00:31:40 - Ad

00:35:02 - More PC stuff: Valve Delays the Steam Deck’s Docking Station - Taylor Lyles @ IGN

00:41:40 - Dragon Age 4 has an official title - Blog

00:46:14 - There is a sick Stranger Things themed Xbox - News.Xbox.com

00:47:45 - Super Nintendo World Update

00:50:25 - Out today

00:55:30 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Blessing and Imran

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Release Date! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.01.22 Jun 01, 2022

Show notes

Greg and Janet react to the new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer, talk Horizon: Call of the Mountain, and more!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:08:00- Housekeeping

Gamescast is LIVE right after this on patreon.com/kindafunnygames! Tim and Bless are reacting to Sonic Frontiers, we’re talking MORE Pokemon, and predicting SGF!

PSILY is LIVE tomorrow after State of Play reactions!

Thank you to our Patreon Producers:

Gordon McGuire & Fargo Brady

The Roper Report -

00:11:08 - Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Release Date!

00:15:10 - How does Pokémon still get away with releasing games that are so far behind the standard of games that everyone else is releasing? - Best Friends Q:Jonny Cordes

00:27:55 - Summer Game Fest State of Play Confirms Horizon

00:33:20 - The Rock is coming to SGF

0:37:20 - Your PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June

00:41:56 - Ad

00:45:25 - BREAKING:Will Arnett to Voice Sweet Tooth in ‘Twisted Metal’ Series at Peacock

Variety’s Joe Otterson

00:48:08 - Parents of Wrongful Death Suit Against Activision Drop the Charges, Stephen Totilo @ Axios

00:51:10 - It’s Pride Month, so be like Vince Zampella! Ethan Gatch at Kotaku

00:55:45 -Tekken 7 Sells Well, GIB

00:55:56 - John Madden is on the cover of Madden 23

00:58:50 - Out today

01:01:05 - You‘re Wrong