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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree News Imminent?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 01.15.24

Jan 15, 2024

On this podcast, Greg and Tim discuss the Elden Ring Steam update, the rumored death of Halo Battle Royale, an actor going after an AI chatbot, GameStop's exit from the NFT marketplace, and layoffs at a Gearbox-owned studio. They also mention being able to insta-pop the TLOU2 Platinum via Trophy Transfer.

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Episode guests

Roger

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Quick takeaways

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree news is expected soon, generating excitement among fans.

The cancellation of GameStop's Halo Battle Royale project adds to the franchise's struggles.

Lost Boys Interactive, a subsidiary of Gearbox, has undergone significant layoffs, reflecting ongoing challenges in the game development industry.

Deep dives

Halo Battle Royale Project Canceled

GameStop's long-rumored Halo Battle Royale project, codenamed Project Tontaka, has reportedly been canceled. While not officially announced by Microsoft, insiders have claimed that the project, which has been in development for over two years with nearly 100 people working on it, will no longer continue. Certain Infinity, the co-developer of the Halo series, previously discussed the project and hinted it may evolve in different directions. This cancellation adds to the challenges faced by the Halo franchise in recent years, as it has struggled to regain its former popularity and success.

Introduction

2min

The Evolution of Ubisoft

9min

Speculation about an Upcoming Elden Ring Expansion Announcement

3min

Elden Ring Release Date and DLC Speculation

17min

The AI Feud: Del Walker vs. Nicki Minaj

6min

GameStop's Exit from the NFT Business

6min

The Decline of Physical Media and Rise of Digital Distribution

10min

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Trophies

12min

Greg and Tim look too much alike and dive into the Elden Ring Steam update, Halo Battle Royale rumored to be dead, and more!

Run of Show -

- Start

- Housekeeping

One of my favorite interviews of all time is up as a Kinda Funny Podcast today – come watch or listen to Roger interview me on Hot Ones! It’s serious and touching!
The Roper Report -

- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree News Imminent?!

- RIP Halo Battle Royale

- GTA V Actor Goes After AI Chatbot

- Ad

- GameStop Bails on NFT Marketplace

- Employees Say ‘Sizable Portion’ Of Gearbox-Owned Studio Has Been Laid Off

- You can insta-pop the TLOU2 Plat via Trophy Transfer

- Wee News!

SuperChats

- You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Tim & Bless

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