Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Guardians of The Galaxy, Deus Ex Studio in Trouble - Kinda Funny Games Daily 12.03.25
Dec 3, 2025
Eidos-Montreal faces significant layoffs, sparking discussions about industry consolidation. Hideo Kojima is set to deliver a keynote at GDC, raising excitement among fans. The Saudi public investment fund is poised to own a staggering 93% of EA, prompting debates about the future of gaming. Call of Duty is reportedly underperforming due to burnout and creative missteps. Meanwhile, the Marathon art dispute reached a satisfactory resolution, and speculation mounts around a potential Chrono Trigger remake.
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Studios Shift From Originals To Support Roles
- Embracer-owned Eidos Montreal has faced repeated layoffs and project cancellations, shifting toward support roles for other publishers' projects.
- Tim Gettys and Blessing warn this pattern risks eroding studio identities and long-term creative output.
Hosts Recall Lost Studio Projects
- Tim Gettys and Blessing recall Guardians of the Galaxy and Deus Ex as beloved franchises threatened by corporate cuts.
- They lament cancelled projects like Perfect Dark and lost teams reducing future original games.
Kojima Keynote Marks GDC Pivot
- Hideo Kojima will deliver GDC's first keynote in five years titled "Restarting From Zero," signaling GDC's festival shift.
- Greg Miller and the hosts expect high visibility and potential headline-making moments from the talk.