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Ghost of Yotei State of Play Coming THIS WEEK - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.08.25 Jul 08, 2025

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00:00:00 - Start
00:07:00 - Housekeeping
Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:
GAMESCAST - Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze Review
After Gamescast is a Death Stranding 2 stream w/ Greg
If you’re a Kinda Funny Member:
Today’s Gregway is Greg’s review of James Gunn’s Superman!
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney "The Somm" Twining
The Roper Report -
00:09:50 - Watch the Ghost of Yōtei State of Play gameplay deep dive on July 10 - Andrew Goldfarb @ PlayStation Blog
00:35:01 - Ad
00:36:15 - Introducing The Last of Us Part II Remastered Chronological Experience, out today - Jonathon Dornbush @ PS Blog
00:43:50 - After Microsoft Pulls Funding, Romero Games Says 'Several Publishers' Are Interested In Bringing Its Unannounced Game 'Across The Finish Line' - Vikki Blake @ IGN
00:45:20 - Square Enix has invested in a Danish indie studio to fund its ‘dream game’ - Jordan Middler @ VGC
00:47:30 - Wee News!
00:48:28 - SuperChats & You‘re WrongNewKF ControlKF Control 12:03 PM

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Is Game Pass Killing Xbox? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.07.25 Jul 07, 2025

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- Housekeeping

Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:
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The Roper Report -

- In the Wake of Xbox Layoffs, Founder of Dishonored and Prey Dev Arkane Slams Game Pass
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- Romero Games reportedly met with Microsoft just a day before the publisher pulled funding for the studio, and there was 'no mention' of the decision that put over 100 people out of work
- Nintendo May Use "Shorter Development Periods" On Some Games To Offset High Costs
- Fans think Nintendo accidentally revealed Switch Online’s next wave of N64 games
- Remake reports persist as Square Enix releases Final Fantasy 9 anniversary movie
- Wee News!
- SuperChats & You‘re Wrong

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The Fallout of the Xbox Layoffs - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.03.25 Jul 03, 2025

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Sunburns be DAMNED! Even though Barrett was viciously attacked by the sun which made him miss the 10 year anniversary of Batman: Arkham Knight…he STILL wants to celebrate the last game in the Rocksteady Batman: Arkham trilogy with y’all! So join him THIS SATURDAY at 12pm PT on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames (uploaded later on YT) for a belated Batman: Arkham Knight 10 year anniversary stream where he’ll play through the full game! Come hang out and reminisce about this beloved series one final time with the biggest Batman: Arkham dork at Kinda Funny!
Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:
GAMESCAST -SnowBikeMike and Roger Are Barely Alive - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Then the STREAM is Mike and Roger Death Stranding 2 or Gex Trilogy
Next Week Jurassic World Rebirth on Monday, Superman on Thursday
Nick's Game Showdown season is happening! To prepare, head over to our Twitter or Bluesky to fill out our new Kinda Feudy poll. It's a very serious and important one.
If you’re a Kinda Funny Member:
Today’s Gregway is 30 minutes and is Roger’s Most Important Gregway Ever
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs,OmegaBuster, & Delaney "The Somm" Twining
The Roper Report -
- Microsoft loses industry veterans following job cuts and cancellations (Sean Carey at TrueAchievements)
- Perfect Dark Level Designer says the demo shown was in-engine (Adm McDonald on Bluesky)
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- EA reportedly expects Battlefield 6 to have 100 million players, three times more than the series' best seller (Connor Makar at Eurogamer)
- MindsEye Dev's UK Workforce of Around 300 Receive At-Risk Emails as Former GTA Lead Leslie Benzies Finally Addresses Staff (Wesley Yin-Poole at IGN)
- Romero Games employee has claimed the “whole studio” is being let go as a result of Microsoft's cuts (Jordan Middler at VGC)
- Helldivers 2 is Coming to Xbox (Xbox Wire)
- Phil Spencer Will Allegedly Retire as CEO After Next-Gen Console Launch (Tom Henderson at Insider-Gaming)
-Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross is stepping away from creative involvement in The Last of Us HBO series
- Wee News!
- SuperChats & You‘re Wrong

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Xbox Layoffs, Perfect Dark Cancelled, Initiative Closed - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.02.25 Jul 02, 2025

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- Housekeeping

Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:
The Roper Report -

- Microsoft to Lay Off Thousands
- Ad
- What About the Games
- SuperChats & You‘re Wrong

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Donkey Kong Bananza Receives GLOWING Previews - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.01.25 Jul 01, 2025

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Donkey Kong Bananza previews are in, Switch 1 prices could be going up, and Outriders 2 was almost finished.

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Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:
GAMESCAST - Greg’s impressions on Expedition 33
After Gamescast is Superman 4 In Review
Then the STREAM is Peak
If you’re a Kinda Funny Member:
Today’s Gregway is gonna be a good one; he’s bursting at the seams to talk on Gamescast, so he recorded a tiny Gregway Part 1 and will come back for Part 2 in the afternoon.
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney "The Somm" Twining
The Roper Report -

- Donkey Kong Bananza Preview Round Up
- Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by the Mario Odyssey team - Victoria Philips Kennedy @ Eurogamer
- Switch 2 appears to have sold 5 million consoles worldwide in a single month - Adam Newell @ Destructoid
- Nintendo Is Changing The Switch Price For Millions Of People Soon - Eddie Makuch @ Gamespot
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- ‘Outriders 2’ Was Real, Almost Finished, Then Incinerated - Paul Tassi @ Forbes
- 11-Bit Studios acknowledges the use of AI-generated text in The Alters - Lewis Packwood @ GiBiz
- Dead Take casts Neil Newbon and Ben Starr in lead roles - Sal Romano @ Gematsu
- 2K possibly teases a return to college basketball
- Wee News!
- SuperChats & You‘re Wrong

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Is Xbox Hardware DEAD? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.30.25 Jun 30, 2025

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Former Microsoft execs are disappointed in Xbox, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake seems to be happening, and EA teases the return of College Basketball!

- Start
- Housekeeping

Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:
GAMESCAST - is one on one interview w/ Greg and Ben Starr
After Gamescast is the premiere of Tim’s wedding video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbb4bBUdVFQ
Then the STREAM is Death Stranding 2 w/ Mike and Rog.
let's make sure to tell everyone that twitch subs and gifted ones are the only thing that matters today to push the clock. Maybe even throw away YouTube sulerchats for the day. Up to you.
If you’re a Kinda Funny Member:
Today’s Gregway is about 20 minutes celebrating Tim’s birthday – no fooling!
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney Twining
The Roper Report -

- Former Xbox Execs speak on Xbox (2 stories in 1)
- Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Star Just Gave Fans Their Biggest Hint at a Remake Yet - Tom Phillips @ IGN
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- EA Sports is teasing its first NCAA March Madness college basketball game in 16 years - Chris Scullion @ VGC
- Sonic Adventure director says don’t expect remakes or remasters anytime soon - Andy Robinson @ VGC
- Wee News!
- SuperChats & You‘re Wrong

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Resident Evil Requiem Gameplay REVEALED - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.27.25 Jun 27, 2025

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Run of Show -

- Start
- Housekeeping
Tomorrow is Greg’s championship parade! Show up at the ferry building at 10am and walk with the crew to Square Pie Guys while we celebrate Greg’s victory.
Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:
GAMESCAST - Every Kojima Game Ranked
After Gamescast, Mike and Roger are embarking on the biggest stream Kinda Funny has ever done. They’ll attempt to play the entirety of Death Stranding 2 while Mike goes step for step with Sam Porter Bridges on a treadmill… with a couple of surprises that might change everything. With your support, they’re determined to make it past KFGD on Monday… and of course, order a lot of food. Exclusively on Twitch.tv/KindaFunnyGames
If you’re a Kinda Funny Member:
Today’s Gregway is what is Greg’s current gaming era.
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney Twining
The Roper Report -
- First Resident Evil Requiem gameplay revealed, showing first and third-person views - Andy Robinson @ VGC
- Capcom reveals Resident Evil Requiem started as an online game, ‘but we realised fans didn’t want it’ - Andy Robinson @ VGC
- Capcom reveals Pragmata’s unique puzzle-shooting gameplay in a new video - Andy Robinson @ VGC
- 50 Cent is officially in the Street Fighter Movie club, playing Balrog - Connor Makar @ Eurogamer
- Sonic the Hedgehog is crossing over with Magic The Gathering - Press Release
- Three Trailers we gotta watch from the Arc System Works Showcase
- Wee News!
- SuperChats & You‘re Wrong

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Airing Our Grievances About Mario Kart World - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.26.25 Jun 26, 2025

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Mario Kart World’s update RUINS the game, a lil bit, the Pandemic nearly stopped Death Stranding 2, and a Quantic Dream writer is giving us an ambitious RPG. Time Stamps - - Start
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Mike and Roger are embarking on the biggest stream Kinda Funny has ever done. They’ll attempt to play the entirety of Death Stranding 2 while Mike goes step for step with Sam Porter Bridges on a treadmill… with a couple of surprises that might change everything. With your support, they’re determined to make it past KFGD on Monday… and of course, order a lot of food. TOMORROW EXCLUSIVELY ON TWITCH.TV/KindaFunnyGames!
Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:
GAMESCAST - is us hanging out with Jack Quaid
After Gamescast is Superman III In Review
And then there’s no stream after.
If you’re a Kinda Funny Member:
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney Twining
The Roper Report -
- New Mario Kart World Patch Is Driving Players Up A Wall (In A Bad Way) - Jason Fanelli @ Gamespot
- Hideo Kojima Says Pandemic Nearly Stopped Death Stranding 2 From Happening - Sam Sepiol @ Insider Gaming
- Chris Avellone joins former Quantic Dream writer at Republic Games to work on ambitious project inspired by "golden-age of RPGs" - Victoria Phillips Kennedy @ Eurogamer
- Dune: Awakening Dev Funcom Is Already Testing A Radical Change to the PvP Deep Desert Experience - Vikki Blake @ IGN
- Wee News!
- SuperChats & You‘re Wrong

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PlayStation First Party Games WON'T Hit PS Plus Day One - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.25.25 Jun 25, 2025

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PlayStation first party games WON'T hit PS Plus day one anytime soon, Hellblade 2 on PS5 gets a release date, and A Little Nightmare VR game is in development.

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Run of Show - - Start
- Housekeeping

Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:
GAMESCAST - Rematch Review, Dune: Awakening Review (So Far)
After Gamescast is Dune Awakening with Andy, Mike, and Nick
If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: Today’s Gregway is 25 minutes about how unfair and unexpected cancer is.
Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, Delaney Twining

–The Roper Report–
- Sony really won't be putting new first party games on PlayStation Plus day one any time soon - Victoria Phillips Kennedy @ Eurogamer
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- Hellblade 2 finally gets that long-awaited PS5 release date - Marc Griffin @ Polygon
- A Little Nightmares VR Game Is In Development - Marcus Stewart @ Game Informer
- ‘Hades,’ ‘Monument Valley’ and More Indie Mobile Games Leaving Netflix as Streamer Continues Strategy Shift - Jennifer Maas @ Variety
- Nintendo-owned company worked on Death Stranding 2 - Andy Robinson @ VGC
- Wee News!

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Xbox Plans Major Job Cuts, VR Headset OUT NOW - Kinda Funny Games Daily 06.24.25 Jun 24, 2025

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Microsoft plans major job cuts at Xbox Gaming Division, the Xbox VR headset is out now, and Rematch sells a million copies!

00:00:00 - Start
00:04:35 - Housekeeping
00:08:25 - Microsoft Plans Major Job Cuts at Xbox Gaming Division - Jason Schreier @ Bloomberg
00:21:37 - Xbox’s surprise Meta Quest 3S VR headset is out now – but supply is ‘extremely limited’ - Andy Robinson @ VGC
00:26:31 - Ad
00:28:25 - Rematch has now sold one million copies - Ben Lyons @ Game Reactor
00:37:15 - Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Drag x Drive Has a Release Date, but No Price So Far - Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN
00:44:45 - Hideo Kojima celebrates his new delivery sim with the official Death Stranding 2 Giga Meat pizza, complete with can of Red Bull - Ashley Bardhan @ Games Radar
00:49:45 - AAA Game Development Is Unsustainable But Generative AI Can Help, Smash Bros. Boss Says - Eddie Makuch @ Gamespot
01:00:10 - Wee News!

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