Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Report: PlayStation Live Service Game Fairgame$ Has Slipped - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.17.25
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Feb 17, 2025 PlayStation's live service game, Fairgame$, has faced delays, stirring up discussions about the company's potential summer showcase. Phil Spencer shared updates on the much-anticipated Everwild, while the fallout from the disappointing Payday 3 emphasizes the struggles of new heist games in a crowded market. The hosts reminisce over nostalgic titles like Dark Souls and Hollow Knight, and speculate playfully on the future of upcoming games. A heartfelt tribute to late developer Viktor Antonov punctuates their exploration of the gaming industry's evolving landscape.
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Fairgame$ Delay
- Fairgame$, PlayStation's live service game, has been internally delayed to 2026.
- This delay is unsurprising given the failure of Concord and the challenges faced by similar games like Payday 3.
PlayStation Showcase Uncertainty
- PlayStation's potential showcase hinges on having enough compelling content.
- The decision depends on release timelines and whether they have sufficient first and third-party games.
Hypothetical Space Games
- Blessing and Roger joked about greenlighting both space games despite overlap, merging studios, and budget concerns.
- Roger joked about prioritizing a Neil Druckmann space game ghostwritten by Logic over Cory Barlog's.