Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

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Horizon 3 Confirmed - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.24.23 Apr 24, 2023

Show notes

Janet and Mike talk about the next Horizon game being confirmed by Guerilla, Crystal Dynamics next project, and more, making history with their first time hosting KFGD together.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:04:25 - Housekeeping

If you haven’t already, check out Barrett’s new video on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames all about why he loves Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order to get hyped for Survivor later this week!
If you missed it, a new Love, Sex, and Stuff After Dark is up on YouTube.com/KindaFunny where Tim and Nick took live call ins and learned a LOT about one Blessing Adeoye Jr!
ONLY on YouTube and the livestream, there’s going to be a 30-minute post-show where SnowBikeMike comes in to talk to US KFGD hosts about YOUR YouTube Superchat questions! Stay tuned after today’s handshake to hang out with us before the next Kinda Funny stream starts!
The Roper Report -

00:10:57 - Guerrilla casually confirms Horizon Forbidden West sequel

00:27:36 - Marvel's Avengers Developer Is Playtesting A Secret New Game

00:35:46 - Xbox confirms players can no longer post screenshots directly to Twitter

00:43:17 - Ad

00:44:22 - Call of Duty: The Board Game kicks off a series meant for competitive and co-op play

00:53:55 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie Holds Off Evil Dead Rise for Its Third Weekend Box Office Victory

00:57:25 - Mario Movie Spoilers

00:58:31 - Out Today

01:00:51 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Tim & Fran(?)

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Hi-Fi Rush: Smash Hit or Flop? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.21.23 Apr 21, 2023

Show notes

Tim is joined by Able Gamers' Steve Spohn to chjat about Hi-Fi Rush, an Xbox sequel 10 years in the making, and more!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:02:58 - Housekeeping

Today, the dead walk, and Greg Miller is going to help you end them! That’s right, Greg’s playing Dead Island 2 on PS5 as part of a sponsored stream, and if you have the game and are watching live, Greg might come help you fight the undead! Tune in on Twitch and YouTube Friday at 11:30 am PT to watch the shenanigans!
Barrett's 2nd of 4 video essays this year is OUT NOW and it's all about him looking back at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and sharing why it connected to him on a deep, personal level. Watch it to get in the Star Wars feels or reinvigorate your hype for Jedi Survivor next week! Check it out on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames!
We’re trying something new with YouTube SuperChats on Kinda Funny Games Daily! ONLY on YouTube and the livestream, there’s going to be a 30-minute post-show where SnowBikeMike comes in to talk to US KFGD hosts about YOUR Superchat questions! Stay tuned after today’s handshake to hang out with me, Mike, and Bless before the next Kinda Funny stream starts!
The Roper Report -

00:05:28 - Hi-Fi Rush Was A “Break Out Hit” For Xbox, Says Aaron Greenberg

00:14:58 - Xbox is working on a mystery sequel that it says could take 10 years to make

00:23:29 - We got new Street Fighter 6 details!

00:29:49 - Ad

00:30:54 - Ubisoft shows off The Division Heartland and reveals Division 2’s Year 5 roadmap

00:40:14 - A Fortnite movie is not actively being worked on

00:45:03 - Out Today

00:48:20 - Steven’s Highlights of 2023 So Far

Monday’s Hosts: Tim & Mike

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PlayStation Acquires a New Studio - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.20.23 Apr 20, 2023

Show notes

Blessing and Tim chat about PlayStation acquiring a new studio, PlayStation increasing PC game prices in certain countries, and some 4/20 fun.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:03:45 - Housekeeping

Friday, the dead walk, and Greg Miller is going to help you end them! That’s right, Greg’s playing Dead Island 2 on PS5 as part of a sponsored stream, and if you have the game and are watching live, Greg might come help you fight the undead! Tune in on Twitch and YouTube Friday at 11:30 am PT to watch the shenanigans!
Barrett's 2nd of 4 video essays this year is OUT NOW and it's all about him looking back at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and sharing why it connected to him on a deep, personal level. Watch it to get in the Star Wars feels or reinvigorate your hype for Jedi Survivor next week! Check it out on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames!
Tim and Nick are back with your favorite advice show! love, Sex, and stuff is LIVE tonight at 5pm PT on Twitch and KF YouTube!
A new Kinda FUnny Xcast is up right now all about fixing Halo. Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames
The Roper Report -

00:07:00 - PlayStation has significantly increased Steam game prices in some countries

00:12:00 - Sony Acquiring Firewalk Studios

00:21:09 - Trailer for photorealistic indie bodycam shooter Unrecord becomes an overnight internet sensation

00:25:23 - Humanity gets a release date

00:27:43 - Ad

00:28:49 - Cliff Bleszinski wants to resurrect Lawbreakers

00:30:38 - Nintendo is changing the Japanese name of the Mario Movie’s Spike to avoid offense

00:34:14 - Ready at Dawn and Downpour Interactive have been impacted by Meta layoffs

00:40:00 - THQ Nordic have announced another showcase

00:45:30 - Out Today

00:48:55 - You‘re Wrong

00:50:10 - Let’s Hang Out!

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Tim & Steven Spohn

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Nintendo Indie World Recap - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.19.23 Apr 19, 2023

Show notes

Mike and Andy talk about the highlights of Nintendo Indie World, big news about The Division, and video game sales for March.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:02:59 - Housekeeping

A new Kinda Funny Podcast where the guys talk all about Creator Clash is up right now on Youtube.com/KindaFunny
Barrett's next video essay is just around the corner! Join him on Wednesday, April 19th at 2pm PT (after the game stream) while he talks about why Jedi: Fallen Order is his favorite Star Wars game on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames!
We’re trying something new with YouTube SuperChats on Kinda Funny Games Daily! ONLY on YouTube and the livestream, there’s going to be a 30-minute post-show where SnowBikeMike comes in to talk to US KFGD hosts about YOUR Superchat questions! Stay tuned after today’s handshake to hang out with me, Mike, and Bless before the next Kinda Funny stream starts!
The Roper Report -

00:09:00 - Nintendo Indie World Recap

00:25:36 - Ad

00:26:41 - Ubisoft is sharing the "future of The Division franchise" in a livestream this week

00:37:46 - Resident Evil 4 Remake and PlayStation 5 Topped U.S. Sales Charts in March

00:42:29 - Square Enix Triples Down on Blockchain With a New Deal

00:50:06 - AQUIRIS is Joining Epic and Becoming Epic Games Brasil

00:53:40 - Out Today

00:56:02 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Tim

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Dead Island 2 Reviews are… Good?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.18.23 Apr 18, 2023

Show notes

Dead Island 2 reviews are out! Nintendo's haviung an Indie World Showcase tomorrow, and another person has left Halo. Tim and Blessing break it all down!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:04:00 - Housekeeping

Our Dead Island 2 review is up right now as a Kinda Funny Gamescast over on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames.
Barrett's next video essay is just around the corner! Join him on Wednesday, April 19th at 2pm PT (after the game stream) while he talks about why Jedi: Fallen Order is his favorite Star Wars game, on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames!
We’re trying something new with YouTube SuperChats on Kinda Funny Games Daily! ONLY on YouTube and the livestream, there’s going to be a 30-minute post-show where SnowBikeMike comes in to talk to US KFGD hosts about YOUR Superchat questions! Stay tuned after today’s handshake to hang out with me, Mike, and Bless before the next Kinda Funny stream starts!
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The Roper Report -

00:05:40 - Dead Island 2 review round up

00:39:30 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced for Tomorrow

00:28:15 -Nintendo has an indie showcase tomorrow, and I want to hear what you HOPE to see? - Best Friends Q:Charles Jakobsen

00:32:00 - Ad

00:34:04 - Frank O'Connor, Halo franchise director, has left Microsoft - Justin Carter @ Game Developer

00:41:38 - Playdate has sold over 50,000 units - Jordan Middler @ VGC

00:44:45 - Harry Potter competitive multiplayer game Quidditch Champions announced - Tom Ivan @ VGC

00:50:14 - The next Monster Hunter game has been announced

00:55:30 - Diablo 4 has gone gold

00:57:00 - Out Today

00:59:30 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:Mike and Andy

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Halo Veteran Leaves Xbox for Netflix Games - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.17.23 Apr 17, 2023

Show notes

Greg and Tim kick off the week with news of Joseph Staten's next studio, Mario movie's continued success, and Media Molecule losing a co-founder.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:04:16 - Housekeeping

The 2nd of 4 episodes for Kinda Anime is now up on YouTube.com/KindaFunny and Screencast podcast services!
Barrett’s 2nd video essay premieres on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames this Wednesday and it’s all about why Jedi: Fallen Order is one of his favorite games of all time!
We’re trying something new with YouTube SuperChats on Kinda Funny Games Daily! ONLY on YouTube and the livestream, there’s going to be a 30-minute post-show where SnowBikeMike comes in to talk to US KFGD hosts about YOUR Superchat questions!
The Roper Report -

00:09:10 - Former Bungie Director Joseph Staten Reveals His Next Studio

00:26:34 - The Super Mario Bros Movie is now ‘expected’ to hit $1 billion as it continues to beat global estimates

00:37:56 - Ad

00:39:01 - Media Molecule co-founder and Dreams director Mark Healey has left the studio

00:50:13 - Angry Birds Developer “Rovio” is being bought by Sega

00:53:37 - ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Spin Off Series ‘Knuckles’ at Paramount+ Sets its Cast

00:55:50 - Dark and Darker’s developer is being sued by Nexon

00:57:55 - Out Today

00:59:49 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Tim & Bless

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Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League Gets a New Date - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.14.23 Apr 14, 2023

Show notes

Tim and Blessing talk about Suicide Squad finally getting officially delayed, Blessing's played Xdefiant, and Ubisoft Plus coming to Xbox!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:01:18 - Housekeeping

TODAY, Kinda Funny is teaming up with our friends at Hang Time for an awesome stream where we'll channel our inner "DOM Toretto" and race across the states in The Crew 2!
We’re trying something new with YouTube SuperChats on Kinda Funny Games Daily! ONLY on YouTube and the livestream, there’s going to be a 30-minute post-show where SnowBikeMike comes in to talk to US KFGD hosts about YOUR Superchat questions!
The Roper Report -

00:04:49 - Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been Officially Delayed to February 2024

00:20:13 - Ubisoft has launched a closed beta test for its free-to-play FPS XDefiant

00:29:21 - Ad

00:30:26 - Ubisoft Plus is now available on Xbox

00:42:24 - Remedy has changed its logo

00:46:27 - Cliff Bleszinski says ‘stay tuned’ for LawBreakers news

00:48:53 - Splatoon 3’s latest Splatfest is going all out for Zelda

00:53:00 - Out Today

Reader mail -

00:54:23 - “Do you genuinely think Tears of the Kingdom is going to run well on the Switch?” - AssassinRN

00:58:07 - You‘re Wrong

Monday’s Hosts: Greg & Tim

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Final Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom Trailer Reactions - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.13.23 Apr 13, 2023

Show notes

Blessing and Tim react to the new Zelda trailer, talk about an upcoming Street Fighter showcase, and discuss a new upcoming game, Stray Gods.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:03:03 - Housekeeping

A new Xcast is up with Mike, Gary, and Parris breaking down their reactions to Redfall releasing at only 30FPS. That’s on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames
This Friday, April 14th, Kinda Funny is teaming up with our friends at Hang Time for an awesome stream where we'll channel our inner "DOM Toretto" and race across the states in The Crew 2!
We’re trying something new with YouTube SuperChats on Kinda Funny Games Daily! ONLY on YouTube and the livestream, there’s going to be a 30-minute post-show where SnowBikeMike comes in to talk to US KFGD hosts about YOUR Superchat questions!
The Roper Report -

00:06:23 - Nintendo’s put out the FINAL Zelda Tears of The Kingdom trailer

00:27:25 - Ad

00:28:31 - Lil Wayne is hosting the Street Fighter 6 Showcase

00:33:10 - Hidetaka Miyazaki named one of Time’s 100 most influential people of 2023

00:36:52 - Shuhei Yoshida is now a PlayStation Stars digital collectible

00:39:21 - The Super Mario Bros theme is the first game music selected for preservation in the Library of Congress

00:43:45 - Stray Gods is coming August 3rd and it looks dope as hell

00:49:08 - Out Today

00:52:57 - “You should check out Trinity Fusion” - Charles Jakobsen

00:54:53 - “I’ve been low-key obsessed with having destructible environments in my games…” - Chuck Diamond

01:00:33 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Tim & Bless

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Redfall Should be Delayed - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.12.23 Apr 12, 2023

Show notes

There's a new State of Play coming, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is getting a new trailer, and should Redfall get delayed? Blessing and Greg talk about it all on today's Games Daily.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:07:14 - Housekeeping

A new Kinda Funny Gamescast is up right now talking about our games of the year so far. Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames
This Friday, April 14th, Kinda Funny is teaming up with our friends at Hang Time! Greg, Andy, and Tim will have to go as fast as possible to win this race, but your twitch subs and Youtube Super Chats will have them hit pit stops with fun challenges along the way. Come support this Friday afternoon stream to find out and enjoy the open road with us.
We’re trying something new with YouTube SuperChats on Kinda Funny Games Daily! ONLY on YouTube and the livestream, there’s going to be a 30-minute post-show where SnowBikeMike comes in to talk to US KFGD hosts about YOUR Superchat questions! Stay tuned after today’s handshake to hang out with me, Mike, and Bless before the next Kinda Funny stream starts!
Over on Patreon:
There’s a new episode of Kinda Feudy up entirely themed around movies.
The Roper Report -

00:10:00 - Redfall is not launching with a performance mode

00:24:55 - A new State of Play is coming, all about Final Fantasy 16

00:31:35 - Ad

00:32:40 - Tears of the Kingdom is getting one more, 3 minute long trailer

00:35:45 - PlayStation may have finally stopped sending ‘thank you for your purchase’ emails for PS Plus games

00:38:43 - PS Plus Extra games for April have been announced

00:41:56 - THQ Nordic community manager denies claims that AEW Fight Forever is ‘basically ready’

00:48:40 - Out Today

00:52:44 - “Let’s give out some awards!” - JMaz

00:59:41 - Squad Up: Miguel - PS Vita - SoulBlaster59

01:00:55 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Tim

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PlayStation is Ending Support for Dreams - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.11.23 Apr 11, 2023

Show notes

Tim and Andy talk about Media Molecule ending support for Dreams, Nintendo Live in Seattle, and more!

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00:00:00 - Start

00:01:50 - Housekeeping

We partnered with NVIDIA so you can watch Andy show off the absolutely STUNNING Ray Tracing Overdrive Mode in Cyberpunk 2077 LIVE right after this on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames and youtube.com/kindafunnyanmes
We’re trying something new with YouTube SuperChats on Kinda Funny Games Daily! ONLY on YouTube and the livestream on Twitch, there’s going to be a 30-minute post-show where SnowBikeMike comes in to talk to US KFGD hosts about YOUR Superchat questions! Stay tuned after today’s handshake to hang out with me, Mike, and Bless before the next Kinda Funny stream starts!
There’s a new Kinda Funny Podcast up on Youtube.com/KindaFunny.
Over on Patreon:
Remember there’s Gregways going up every single weekday.
The Roper Report -

00:04:54 - Sony ending support for Dreams in September

00:16:05 - Nintendo announced Nintendo Live Seattle

00:27:24 - Ad

00:28:30 - Nintendo Subpoenas Discord for Identity of Tears of the Kingdom Leaker

00:35:02 - PC Game Pass has fully launched in 40 new countries

00:43:05 - Bithell Games is working on more Tron games

00:47:06 - A playable 20-foot Donkey Kong arcade machine is coming to the Museum of Play in New York

00:52:00 - Out Today

Reader mail -

00:53:23 - “Do you think you’ll ever get seduced by a From Soft game?” - Marco Hutchens

01:00:04 - Squad Up: Howard - PlayStation - Owenlars2

01:00:38 - You‘re Wrong