Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast PlayStation Announces Game From Left 4 Dead Creator - Kinda Funny Games Daily 12.04.25
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Dec 4, 2025 PlayStation is collaborating with Bad Robot Games to create a cooperative shooter reminiscent of Left 4 Dead. The hosts dive into what innovations could make a modern title stand out in 2025. They also share exciting news about the anticipated game Replaced, which finally has a release date of March 12, 2026. Additionally, they discuss a mysterious new title, The God Slayer, drawing parallels to Avatar's bending mechanics. The team also touches on the challenges facing Three Fields Entertainment and highlights trending projects in Dreams.
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PlayStation + Bad Robot Signal Big Ambitions
- PlayStation partnered with Bad Robot Games to develop a new four-player co-op shooter, signaling a push to marry cinematic storytelling with multiplayer design.
- Greg and Blessing see this as PlayStation positioning for a franchise-level IP rather than a one-off title.
Left 4 Dead's Irreplaceable Co-Op Formula
- Left 4 Dead created a unique, frictionless co-op movie-like experience that many later titles tried to chase but failed to match.
- The hosts argue a successful modern successor must capture that drop-in, immediate fun rather than overcomplicate with heavy systems.
Replaced Gets A Release Date After Long Wait
- Replaced finally got a release date: March 12, 2026, after years of anticipation and demos.
- Andy and Paris reported the demo's visuals and worldbuilding impressed them despite combat feeling basic in hands-on previews.