Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

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Games Could Be Part of James Gunn’s DC Universe - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.11.22 Nov 11, 2022

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Blessing and VGC's Jordan Middler talk DC Universe and how that could include games, Control's sequel, and rest in peace Kevin Conroy.

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There’s no KFGD on Monday! Instead we’re going live with a Kinda Funny Gamescast at 9am Pacific Time to react to and predict each of the Game Awards nominations and winners. You can catch that right here on Youtube and Twitch and later on podcast services around the globe.
G4's Xplay may be gone, but it will never be forgotten! Join the Xplay team and Kinda Funny crew in a special reunion celebrating Xplay. There will be Behind The Scenes stories, never-before-seen footage, chat Q&A, and more! All benefiting Rise Above the Disorder, which provides no-cost mental health support. Join us on November 15th at 11am pacific time on Twitch.tv/KindaFunnyGames.
A new PS I Love You XOXO is up right now and it’s all about whether or not God of War Ragnarok is worth the platinum trophy. That’s up on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and podcast services around the globe.
The Roper Report -

00:07:09 - DC games at WB might be part of larger connected universe

00:18:13 - Sad news: Kevin Conroy, Voice of Batman In Animated Series and Arkham Games, Dies Aged 66

00:21:01 - POKEMON ANIME SPOILERS AHEAD: Ash Ketchum Finally Becomes the World's Greatest Pokémon Trainer

00:27:48 - Ad

00:31:03 - God of War Ragnarök sales break franchise launch record in the UK

00:39:36 - A Sequel to Control is happening

00:44:13 - PUBG owner Krafton has acquired The Ascent developer Neon Giant

00:48:09 - Dave Bautista wants to be in that Gears movie

00:51:24 - Out today

00:55:50 - You‘re Wrong

Monday’s Hosts: No Games Daily! Instead, a live reaction to The Game Awards Nominees at 9am PT!

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Game Awards Nominees Predictions - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.10.22 Nov 10, 2022

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Blessing and Tim talk about Game Awards and if Horizon will get snubbed in nominations, Last of Us multiplayer going free-to-play, and Miyamoto's statement on backwards compatibility.

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A new Xcast is up right now and Mike, Gary and Parris are joined by Michael Shore from 343 to talk all about Halo Forge. That’s up on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames
The Roper Report -

00:09:24 - Game Awards nominees are coming this Monday

00:24:00 - Fortnite Veteran Moves To Naughty Dog As Principal Monetization Designer

00:31:00 - ICYMI: Halo Infinite’s big winter update is available now

00:34:32 - Ad

00:37:47 - Miyamoto acknowledges it’s easier than ever to offer backwards compatibility

00:45:46 - A Saints Row November Update Teased and it’s apparently a Beast!

00:47:57 - PSA: Stay safe on these Twitter streets y’all

00:52:45 - Out today

00:56:07 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Jordan Middler

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Nintendo Indie Showcase Reactions! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.09.22 Nov 09, 2022

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Blessing and Greg talk about that Nintendo showcase featuring Rogue Legacy 2, Sports Story, and more. We also talk about Doom drama, Disco Elysium drama, and A Little To The Left.

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Our Black Panther Wakanda Forever Screencast is up right now featuring me, Tim, and Kevin giving our spoiler-free review. Youtube.com/KindaFunny
Our Sonic Frontiers review is also up as a Gamescast with me and the one and only Mitchell Saltzman from IGN. Youtube.com/KindaFUnnyGames
Also a new Kinda Feudy is up right now on Patreon. I ask the guys to name a game featuring a spicy sex scene. Are they able to nail the answers? Tune in to see.
The Roper Report -

00:10:45 - Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase happened this morning!

00:22:49 - DOOM’s composer just released an open letter

00:33:47 - Ad

00:37:02 - Disco Elysium Directors Accuse New ZAUM Majority Shareholder Of Obtaining Control Via Fraud

00:39:39 - Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM confirms former employees were fired for misconduct

00:43:47 - Street Fighter 6 Is Getting a Dynamic Control Scheme

00:47:10 - FIFA's First Games After Its EA Partnership Ended Are Blockchain and Web 3.0-Based

00:51:50 - EU launches in-depth probe of Microsoft’s proposed Activision Blizzard acquisition

00:55:20 - Out today

00:57:14 - “If I didn't particularly enjoy God of War (2018) is it worth trying Ragnarök out?” - Iztari

00:59:26 - “Did you choose performance or visual mode?” - Julian

00:59:53 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Tim

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Is Horizon Getting an MMO? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.08.22 Nov 08, 2022

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Greg and Blessing talk about a Horizon game from NCSoft, Call of Duty reports, and Mike comes through to convince us to play Gears of War.

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The Kinda Feudy questionnaire has returned! Fill out the survey to help determine the answers on an upcoming Kinda Feudy. That’s up right now on Blessing’s twitter.
The Roper Report -

00:15:24 - Sony has reportedly partnered with NCSoft to make a Horizon MMORPG

00:26:55 - Call of Duty Will Get 'Full Premium Release' in 2023, Rumored to be Modern Warfare 2 Expansion

00:32:21 - Gears of War is getting a movie and animated series

00:38:40 - Ad

00:41:55 - Should Bless Play Gears?

00:47:13 - Nintendo is establishing a joint venture company with DeNA

00:50:35 - Capcom is partnering with Tencent’s Timi for a new Monster Hunter

00:54:00 - EA has ended the Project Cars series

00:58:50 - GTA 5 Reaches 170 Million Units Sold, Red Dead Redemption Hits 70 Million

01:00:05 - We got Nintendo numbers!

01:01:39 - Out today

01:03:23 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Greg

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Sonic Frontiers Reviews Are… Good?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.07.22 Nov 07, 2022

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Blessing and Tim talk Sonic reviews, Final Fantasy XVI controversy, and a John Wick game! Also Mike, Rog and Andy invade for a League of Legends takeover.

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We have ANOTHER KFFL double-header today! Your Kinda Funny 49ers will be taking on the Chiefs and the Rams. Will Quarterback Nick Scarpino defeat father time? Will Greg Miller stop being useless and sack the quarterback? Find out today right after Games Daily.
The Roper Report -

00:08:29 - Sonic Frontiers Review Round Up

00:21:33 - John Wick could get a big AAA video game

00:24:38 - Gran Turismo Movie Adds Djimon Hounsou and Ginger Spice

00:28:56 - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is killing it in sales

00:29:52 - Ad

00:33:07 - Mike, Roger, and Andy talk League

00:41:40 - Final Fantasy 16’s Producer Addresses Game's Lack Of Diverse Characters

00:51:39 - Final Fantasy 16 is a PS5 exclusive ‘for 6 months’, Sony marketing claims

00:54:29 - Stranger Things VR Is Coming In 2023

00:57:06 - Nintendo announced an Indie World Showcase

01:01:07 - Out today

01:01:33 - Squad Up: Joe Mertens - The US - Vote

01:02:36 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Bless

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God of War Ragnarok Reviews: Has GOTY Been Decided? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.04.22 Nov 04, 2022

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Tim and Blessing do a God of War Ragnarok review round up, talk a bunch of Kojima headlines, and talk about Square Enix's NFT game.

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A new PS I Love You XOXO is up right now and it’s a God of War Ragnarok FAQ. That’s on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and podcast services around the globe.
Barrett's God of War Special Presentation is OUT NOW! Join him as he looks back at Kratos' entire journey so far to answer the question, "Can Kratos Be Better?" Watch it and get hyped for God of War Ragnarok RIGHT NOW on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames!
The Roper Report -

00:05:35 - God of War Ragnarok review round up

00:28:54 - Ad

00:31:47 - Footage of Hideo Kojima’s unannounced ‘Overdose’ has seemingly leaked

00:37:02 - Kojima has turned down acquisition offers

00:41:24 - Kojima responds to Abandoned rumors

00:45:27 - Marvel Snap is getting its PvP mode later this year

00:48:34 - Square Enix has announced a playable ‘NFT collectible art experience’

00:53:17 - PSA: Sonic Frontiers Spoilers Have Begun to Leak

00:55:20 - Out today

00:58:52 - You‘re Wrong

Monday’s Hosts: Greg and Tim

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PlayStation VR 2 Costs HOW MUCH?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.02.22 Nov 02, 2022

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PlayStation VR 2 officially gets a price and release date, Embracer shuts down Square Enix Montreal, and more on this jam packed episode with Blessing and Greg.

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Barrett's God of War Special Presentation is OUT NOW! Join him as he looks back at Kratos' entire journey so far to answer the question, "Can Kratos Be Better?" Watch it and get hyped for God of War Ragnarok RIGHT NOW on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames!
SPEAKING OF GOD OF WAR: Tomorrow is our God of War Ragnarok review. We’re going live at 9am right here with a Gamescast (meaning no KFGD). And then later in the day we’re recording PS I Love You XOXO to answer all of your burning questions.
If you missed it, Greg revealed the first details about Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord and Mike carved pumpkins on Monday’s Kinda Funny Halloween stream. It was like a Halloween party that was partially sponsored by Ghostbusters VR and partially sponsored by embarrassing stories from Kevin's Halloween party. Check it out on youtube.com/kindafunnygames!
The Roper Report -

00:07:40 - PlayStation VR 2’s Release Date and Price have been Revealed

00:15:14 - Sony Announces 11 New PlayStation VR2 Games

00:40:23 - Ad

00:43:16 - Embracer shuts down Square Enix Montreal (or should I say, Onoma studio shut down!.. I know, too soon)

00:49:40 - A new Deus Ex is reportedly on the way!

00:54:27 - EA says its Marvel Deal was driven by its success with Star Wars

00:58:17 - Atomic Heart finally has a release date

00:59:12 - Blizzard is Removing Another Hero from Overwatch 2 Due to Bugs

00:59:45 - The Last of Us HBO date is now official

01:00:19 - Naughty Dog Announces The Last of Us Tabletop Game

01:01:45 - Out today

01:05:08 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: NO GAMES DAILY! LIVE 9AM GOD OF WAR REVIEW!!

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Last of Us HBO Gets a Release date?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 11.01.22 Nov 01, 2022

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HBO might've leaked the Last of Us release date, PS Plus has lost almost 2 millions subscribers, and we got a bunch more PlayStation sales figures. Greg and Blessing tackle it all!

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Merch of the month is LIVE! New bodega collection inspired by the neighborhood markets in the city! kindafunny.com/store
The first of four Kinda Funny Special Presentation videos from Barrett is coming out this Wednesday! Join him for a YouTube Premiere at 9am PT on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames as he tries to answer the question: Has Kratos truly changed over the course of the last 17 years?
Get your popcorn ready because the KFFL returns November 2nd at 11 am PT HERE on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames and youtube.com/kindafunnygames. Coach Cortez and Dynamite Howard will be in the booth calling a double-header for your KF 49ers. We'll see you then, football fans.
The Roper Report -

00:24:15 - HBO Max appears to confirm January 15th premiere for The Last of Us TV adaptation

00:34:45 - Ad

00:37:38 - Reading Pusha T’s Arby’s Song

00:40:24 - PlayStation 5 Has Passed 25 Million Units Sold

00:46:21 - PlayStation Plus has lost nearly 2 million subscribers since its revamp

00:55:26 - Microsoft Loses Between $100 and $200 on Every Xbox Sold

00:59:13 - Hideo Kojima has revealed another actor for his next game

01:01:15 - Fortnite is having a Skywalker event

01:02:35 - Out today

01:04:07 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Greg

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Farewell, Nibel - Kinda Funny Games Daily 10.31.22 Oct 31, 2022

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Nibel leaves Twitter, EA strikes a deal with Marvel and more big news on this Halloween episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily with Blessing and Tim.

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Who ya gonna call to talk GhostbustersVR? Us! Today, our Halloween stream kicks off with a Ghostbusters VR world premiere! Greg's played it, he's talking to the team who made it, and they're debuting the name and key art! Don't miss it!
The first of four Kinda Funny Special Presentation videos from Barrett is coming out this Wednesday! Join him for a YouTube Premiere at 9am PT on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames as he tries to answer the question: Has Kratos truly changed over the course of the last 17 years?
The Roper Report -

00:04:19 - Prolific game news account Nibel has quit Twitter

00:12:16 - Electronic Arts Strikes Three-Game Deal With Marvel

00:26:49 - Ad

00:29:42 - God Of War Ragnarök Leaks Early, beware of spoilers

00:33:22 - Phil Spencer acknowledges ‘it’s been too long’ since Xbox’s last big first-party game

00:43:50 - Ex-Destiny 2 producer Jared Neuss becomes new Overwatch 2 Executive Producer

00:46:29 - Riven, the sequel to Myst, is getting a modern remake

00:50:36 - Out today

00:51:04 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Blessing

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What is Geoff Keighley Hiding?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 10.28.22 Oct 28, 2022

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Assassin's Creed Multiplayer and Paragon are making a return! Blessing and Tim talk about it all, also WHAT IS GEOFF HIDING?

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Who ya gonna call to talk #GhostbustersVR? Us! Monday, our Halloween stream kicks off with a Ghostbusters VR world premiere! Greg's played it, he's talking to the team who made it, and they're debuting the name and key art! Don't miss it!
This is the start of our all day live stream. After KFGD we’re going until 5pm Pacific today playing games and having fun right here on Twitch and Youtube to push the bar on Patreon.com/KindaFunny.
There’s a new episode of PS I Love You XOXO out today all about the best games of 2022 that we’ve yet to finish. That’s up in all the regular places.
The Roper Report -

00:07:56 - Ubisoft Officially Announces Assassin’s Creed Multiplayer

00:19:21 - Paragon is being revived

00:24:50 - Sega claims the Sonic franchise has surpassed 1.5 billion sales and downloads

00:31:24 - Ad

00:33:20 - What has Keighley seen?!

00:40:17 - Steam’s changing its Big Picture UI to match Steam Deck

00:42:36 - Joe Skrebels (a made up name) is leaving IGN

00:44:35 - Out today

00:46:00 - “What would you like to see come next from the world of Bayonetta?” - Kozibear

00:52:05 - You‘re Wrong

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