Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Game Awards: Every Announcement, Where Was Xbox?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 12.12.25
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Dec 12, 2025 The hosts dive into the exciting reveals from The Game Awards, celebrating Clair Obscur's impressive sweep and discussing standout titles like Divinity and Star Wars. They ponder Xbox's shadowy absence and anticipate a January Direct. The conversation flows into nostalgia for 3D platformers, the impact of trailers, and the challenges of multi-gen releases. They also highlight nominees for their own awards and share thoughts on the evolving landscape of live-service games, all while delivering some hilarious takes on gaming stress.
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Late-Night Pragmata Snack Run
- Snowbike Mike stayed up late playing Pragmata and ordered pizza and jalapeño poppers after the awards.
- The hosts used post-show downtime to decompress and check community reactions.
Protect Yourself From Game Burnout
- Manage energy for gaming to avoid burnout after heavy review seasons.
- Pace your play and consider downtime during holidays to preserve enjoyment.
Larian's Post-BG3 Momentum
- Larian's new Divinity reveal rode Baldur's Gate 3 momentum to reach a broader audience.
- The studio can now make Divinity mainstream after BG3's success.