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Classic Call of Duty Black Ops & Modern Warfare Take Over - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.20.23 Jul 20, 2023

Show notes

Blessing and Tim chat about classic Call of Duty games taking over, a new look at Spider-Man 2's venom, Square's response to Final Fantasy 16's sales, and Remnant 2 reviews.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:04:40 - Housekeeping

Can you believe it: Comic-Con is this week, and Greg’s got two panels for you!
Thursday night, come hang with Greg, catch the premiere screening of the first episode of Twisted Metal, and perhaps play a game of “Kinda Feudy” for a giveaway you don’t wanna miss! It’s Thursday at 10 pm in Room 6DE!
Friday, Greg’s hosting the Genvid Slate Reveal: SILENT HILL: Ascension and Special Guests from DC and Gearbox at 11:30am PST in Room 6BCF.
The Roper Report -

00:09:40 - Xbox 360 Call of Duty Games Are Outselling Last Year's Modern Warfare 2

00:21:31 - Square Enix Responds to Final Fantasy 16 Sales Concerns

00:30:24 - Ad

00:31:31 - Remnant 2 Review Round Up

00:36:31 - Insomniac has offered a new look at Spider-Man 2’s Venom

00:41:04 - Resident Evil 4 hits 5 million sales faster than any series entry since 2009

00:45:19 - Bandai Namco Cans Gundam Evolution Just a Year After Launch

00:47:45 - Out Today

00:50:17 - “What do you think of the scale of Baldur’s Gate 3?” - Dr. Smith

00:57:53 - “If you could get a tie in video game for a current new IP what would it be?” - Jakerox007

01:00:29 - You‘re Wrong

01:03:41 - The Post Show!

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Tim & Bless

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Overwatch 2 is Declining, Call of Duty Grows - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.19.23 Jul 19, 2023

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Blessing and Greg talk about the Activision Microsoft extension, Overwatch 2 woes, Call of Duty growth, and the introduction of Skelly.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:09:25 - Housekeeping

Our Pikmin 4 review is up right now as a Kinda Funny Gamescast. Mike’s our lead reviewer. I also talk about my playthrough of Viewfinder. That is up on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames
Can you believe it: Comic-Con is this week, and Greg’s got two panels for you!
Thursday night, come hang with Greg, catch the premiere screening of the first episode of Twisted Metal, and perhaps play a game of “Kinda Feudy” for a giveaway you don’t wanna miss! It’s Thursday at 10 pm in Room 6DE!
Friday, Greg’s hosting the Genvid Slate Reveal: SILENT HILL: Ascension and Special Guests from DC and Gearbox at 11:30am PST in Room 6BCF.
The Roper Report -

00:11:38 - Microsoft and Activision Blizzard extend merger agreement to October

00:17:27 - Overwatch 2 Engagement and Player Investment Is Declining, Activision Blizzard Admits

00:26:35 - Call of Duty Is Bringing in Billions for Activision, but Player Numbers Are Down

00:36:58 - Ad

00:38:04 - Pikmin 4 review round up

00:46:51 - Insider Suggests Resident Evil 9 Is Releasing In 2025

00:51:47 - Firewall Ultra has a release date!

00:54:45 - Neopets announces independency

00:59:15 - Out Today

01:00:01 - NVIDIA GeForce Update

01:02:03 - Squad Up: Jacob - Pokemon go fest/irl/discord - Heartceed

01:02:26 - You‘re Wrong

01:05:05 - The Post Show!

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Tim

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Will Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Work on PC? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.18.23 Jul 18, 2023

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Bless and Tim talk Ratchet for PC, Xbox's biggest ever Gamescom, and Tim & Mike's awkward moment at Starbucks.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:07:00 - Housekeeping

Can you believe it: Comic-Con is this week, and Greg’s got two panels for you!
Thursday night, come hang with Greg, catch the premiere screening of the first episode of Twisted Metal, and perhaps play a game of “Kinda Feudy” for a giveaway you don’t wanna miss! It’s Thursday at 10 pm in Room 6DE!
Friday, Greg’s hosting the Genvid Slate Reveal: SILENT HILL: Ascension and Special Guests from DC and Gearbox at 11:30am PST in Room 6BCF.
The Roper Report -

00:11:00 - Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart PC Requirements have been Revealed and it Does Not Demand an SSD

00:24:14 - This year’s Xbox Games Showcase was the most watched one

00:31:24 - Ad

00:32:31 - Bungie and EA veterans have formed a new studio

00:37:38 - EA Sports FC 24 Preview Round Up

00:46:07 - Ubisoft isn’t planning Assassin’s Creed Mirage DLC

00:52:20 - Remnant 2 Developer Confirms Console Versions Include 60FPS Performance Mode

00:54:29 - Mortal Kombat’s at Comic-con

00:56:22 - Out Today

00:58:26 - Squad Up: TinyCam - Nintendo Switch Online - @CaptainCammm on Twitter or Instagram

00:59:16 - You‘re Wrong

01:01:30 - The Post Show!

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Greg

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PS5 and Xbox Stop Fighting Over Call of Duty - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.17.23 Jul 17, 2023

Show notes

Peace at last -- plus, what does the strike mean for The Last of Us Season 2?

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00:00:00 - Start

00:05:15 - Housekeeping

There’s a new PS I Love You XOXO live, and it takes your audience to work day! Come take a preview appointment with us for an unreleased video game! youtube.com/kindafunnygames and podcast services.
We aren’t still doing the KFGD+Post-Show+Stream experiment anymore. Thanks for your feedback!
Thank you to our Patreon Producer Delaney Twining.
The Roper Report -

00:06:32 - PS5 and Xbox Settle the Call of Duty War

00:16:20 - Viewfinder Review Round-Up

00:23:30 - Ad ENDED early

00:24:54 - What’s the Hollywood strike mean for TLOU Season 2?, Nellie Andreeva @ Deadline

00:37:00 - Team behind PlayStation’s Patapon reveal successor game ‘Ratatan’, Andy Robinson @ VGC

00:39:10 - RIP Xbox Live Gold, Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN

00:49:15 - Planets In Star Wars Outlaws Are Similar In Size To Two Assassin's Creed Odyssey Zones, Darryn @ GameSpot

00:51:00 - Planets In Star Wars Outlaws Are Similar In Size To Two Assassin's Creed Odyssey Zones, Darryn @ GameSpot

00:54:00 - The Nintendo Switch’s Terrible Online Saves a Life, Jordan Middler @ VGC

00:55:45 - Out Today

00:57:40 - You‘re Wrong

01:00:00 - The Post Show!

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The Last of Us 2 Remastered Leaked?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.14.23 Jul 14, 2023

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Looks liks a PS5 version of Naughty Dog's latest might be on the way...

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00:00:00 - Start

00:07:00 - Housekeeping

PSILY is live and talking about if Baldur’s Gate 3 can be PS5’s Starfield!
Today, The Founders of Kinda Funny will go head-to-head-to-head to see who can get the highest…in Only Up. Join us for another fun-filled Super Stream where Greg, Tim, and Nick will race against each other in Only Up and then see who can bag the most Dinos in Exoprimal. Tune in on Twitch.tv/kindafunnygames and Youtube.com/kindafunnygames
Over on Patreon:
There’s a Gregway where Greg asks and answers the question: am I about to poop my pants.
Thank you to our Patreon Producer: Delaney Twining
The Roper Report -

00:10:30 - The Last of Us 2 Remastered Leaked?! Ryan Leston @ IGN

00:21:30 - Xbox Thinks Game Pass Can Help Offset Tens of Millions in Lost Starfield and Indiana Jones Sales, Taylor Lyles @ IGN

00:28:30 - After 2.5 years, Cyberpunk 2077’s Steam reviews are now ‘very positive’, Tom Ivan @ VGC

00:39:00 - There’s a Haptic Suit for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, David Wolinsky @ GameSpot

00:46:48 - Ad

00:48:45 - EA Sports FC 24 Adds Women's Soccer Stars To Ultimate Team, Jason Fanelli @ GameSpot

00:52:20 - People Can Fly opens Montreal studio to work on Just Cause 3 director’s original game, Tom Ivan @ VGC

00:56:00 - Out Today

01:01:00 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:

Monday: Tim and Cameron Hawkins

Tuesday: Greg & Bless

Wednesday: Bless & Greg

Thursday: Bless & Tim

Friday: Tim & Bless

01:05:00 - The Post Show!

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FTC Strikes Back, Disappoints Xbox - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.13.23 Jul 13, 2023

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The FTC won't let Microsoft be or let Phil be Phil so let me see.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:14:34 - Housekeeping

I’m going to Comic-Con! I'm hosting the @GenvidEnt Slate Reveal: SILENT HILL: Ascension and Special Guests from DC and Gearbox Comic-Con Panel! It’s happening Friday, July 21st in Room 6BCF at 11:30am PT -- BE THERE!
New Kinda Funny Xcast w/ Rebekah Valentine talking about the Xbox FTC trial!
Screencast on Secret Invasion!
The Roper Report -

00:20:00 - Microsoft ‘disappointed’ as FTC officially files appeal on Activision Blizzard ruling

00:29:10 - Sony Investing $2.1B in Gaming R&D, Focusing on Live-Service

00:45:39 - Ad

00:46:41 - PlayStation’s Access controller for PS5 launches globally on December 6

00:50:21 - Bungie wins Lawsuit against Shitty Destiny Player

00:52:55 - Limited Run Games Announced a bunch of crazy shit yesterday

00:58:50 - Out Today

01:00:58 - You‘re Wrong

01:02:33 - Squad Up - PS5 - Street Fighter 6 - RagequitsAreLame

01:04:53 - The Post Show!

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Stella Chung and Greg!

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TLOU’s Neil Druckmann Rules the World - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.12.23 Jul 12, 2023

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Naughty Dog's got a new king, The Last of Us HBO can't be stopped, and Greg wants into your mind.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:02:04 - Housekeeping

Longtime Kinda Funny supporter Gene Yang came by with the cast of American Born Chinese for an AMAZING Screencast! Grab it on youtube.com/kindafunny or podcast services!
Greg and Janet’s Oxenfree II review is live! youtube.com/kindafunnygames and podcast services
Tim and Barrett have a new live reaction up for the recent Ahsoka trailer, up on YouTube.com/Kindafunny!
The Roper Report -

00:08:34 - TLOU’s Neil Druckmann Rules the World

00:17:41 - ‘The Last of Us’ Emmy Noms Make It the First Live-Action Video Game Adaptation to Earn Major Awards Consideration

00:22:37 - Ad

00:22:39 - The Horizon series is only just getting started, as developer has a pipeline of 16 "plans"

00:42:55 - Oxenfree II Review Round-Up

00:47:37 - Xbox Launches New Voice Reporting Feature

00:53:49 - A Need for Speed: Most Wanted remake is coming next year, voice actor claims

00:58:47 - Is Diablo IV coming to Game Pass?

00:59:16 - Out Today

01:02:24 - You‘re Wrong

01:04:27 - The Post Show!

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Tim

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Xbox Wins The Trial - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.11.23 Jul 11, 2023

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Xbox beats the FTC, the CMA is back in talks with Microsoft, and a third Star Wars Jedi game seems to be hiring more devs. Greg and Bless tackle it all!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:04:32 - Housekeeping

A new Kinda Funny Podcast is up with special guest Spiderverse’s Kris Anka to talk MCU vs DCU. Youtube.com/KindaFunny
This week, we’re NOT breaking up our streaming content on YouTube. This means that each day, KFGD, the SuperChat Post-Show, and the stream of the day will be one BIG video on YouTube.
Let us know what you think of this plan in the video comments, and make sure you help anyone in chat or comments that’s confused as to what’s going on!
What’s not an experiment? The YouTube Super-Chat Post-Show is now part of the podcast!
The Roper Report -

00:09:21 - Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard

00:29:17 - Microsoft and UK regulators agree to pause their Activision battle to negotiate

00:34:14 - Ad

00:35:18 - Will Activision Games Come to Game Pass ASAP?

00:39:09 - EA is seemingly hiring for a third Star Wars Jedi game

00:44:10 - A New Study Says Just 13 Percent of Classic Video Games Are Commercially Available

00:49:37 - Sega of America workers announce plans to form a union

00:54:04 - Borderlands Movie In Post-Prod Hell As Last Of Us Writer Removes Name From It

01:00:20 - Out Today

01:01:42 - You‘re Wrong

01:04:43 - The Post Show!

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Tim & Greg

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Black Panther EA Game Officially Announced! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.10.23 Jul 10, 2023

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It's a GAMESPOT TAKEOVER. Lucy James and Devante Chisolm join the show to talk about that new Black Panther game, Desus Ex, and a Final Fantasy 16 musical.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:03:43 - Housekeeping

Time for another experiment!

This week, we’re NOT breaking up our streaming content on YouTube. This means that each day, KFGD, the SuperChat Post-Show, and the stream of the day will be one BIG video on YouTube.

What’s it mean for you? Well…

No more jumping between YouTube vids if you’re watching live. You just come into one and hang out.

If you wanna watch KFGD on demand while the stream is live, you just have to rewind to the beginning.

If you wanna catch the Jabroni Boys after the stream has ended, you have to scrub past Games Daily.

Let us know what you think of this plan in the video comments, and make sure you help anyone in chat or comments that’s confused as to what’s going on!

Thank you to our Patreon Producer: Delaney Twining
The Roper Report -

00:06:00 - A brand new EA studio is making a Black Panther game - Marika Hashimoto @ Marvel.com

00:14:18 - Adam Jensen Actor Says No One Has Called About a New Deus Ex - Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN

00:18:51 - All-female Final Fantasy 16 musical announced - Jordan Middler @ VGC

00:23:50 -Sega is licensing an ‘immensely popular’ IP for a new web3 game - Jordan Middler @ VGC

00:28:45 - EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition cover revealed featuring over 30 players - Jordan Middler @ VGC

00:33:35 - EA announces EA UFC 5

00:36:05 - Ad

00:37:10 - Out Today

Reader Mail -

00:41:09 - How do you play games when life gets stressful? - DannyGhostyBoy

00:44:10 - If you could have any indie developer take on a big triple A IP, who would the dev be and what would their new project be? - IndieQuest Podcast

00:48:16 - What were your earliest memories of video games? - Tom Hoppus 69

00:56:05 - In one of the best years in gaming, what is your most overlooked game of the year? - Tyler P.

00:57:25 - You‘re Wrong

00:59:00 - The Post Show!

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Bless

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Diablo IV's Season Structure: Dumb or Fun? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 07.07.23 Jul 07, 2023

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Tim and Greg breakdown Diablo 4's season pass news, SEGA turning on NFTs, and Spider-Man 2 coming to San Diego Comic Con!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:10:00 - Housekeeping

Gamescast is recording this afternoon on Patreon and then going live ASAP!

Over on Patreon:

I’m doing Remember Your Summer Gaming Moments today!

Balancing and Prioritizing 2023's Biggest Games - Gregway 07.06.23

Love, Sex, and Stuff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb430u_0XpQ

Thank you to our Patreon Producer:

Delaney Twining

The Roper Report -

00:12:00 - Diablo IV Season 1 Release Date, Deets, Kat Bailey @ IGN

00:36:40 - Somewhat related: Diablo’s Getting its First New Class in Forever… only on mobile, Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN

00:38:10 - Ad

00:39:19 - WE WON: Sega Pulls Back From Blockchain Gaming as Crypto Winter Persists, Takashi Mochizuki @ Bloomberg

00:43:40 - Somewhat Related: Sonic Co-Creator Sentenced For Insider Trading, Evan Campbell @ GameSpot

00:45:28 - Spider-Man 2 Panel @SDCC

00:48:35 - SF6 Sales

00:50:54 - Somewhat Related: Play Dave the Diver!

00:53:50 - Out Today

00:57:27 - You‘re Wrong

Next Week’s Hosts:

Monday: It’s a GameSpot takeover! Lucy James and DeVante Chisolm!

Tuesday: Greg and Bless

Wednesday: Tim and Greg

Thursday: Greg and Tim

Friday: IGN’s Stell Chung and Greg

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