Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast We Gotta Talk About The Street Fighter Movie - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Aug 11, 2025
The hosts dive into the buzz surrounding the new Street Fighter movie, sharing excitement over character reveals and fan expectations. They reflect on the nostalgic legacy of the franchise, debating iconic titles like Street Fighter 2 and how past adaptations fared. The conversation shifts to casting choices, from Andrew Koji to Jason Momoa, and how these actors might embody beloved characters. They also tackle the broader challenges of video game adaptations, exploring what makes them work or flop, while engaging listeners with thrilling matchups and plot speculations.
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Chaotic, Staggered Rollout
- Tim Gettys says the announcements felt scattered and unofficial.
- That staggered rollout created skepticism and made the project feel uncertain.
First Street Fighter Memory: A Friend's SNES
- Blessing Adeoye Jr. remembers playing Super Street Fighter II at his friend Addison's house.
- That childhood session formed one of his earliest Street Fighter memories.
Lore Has Been Retconned Wildly
- Tim Gettys calls Street Fighter canon "retconned to hell."
- The franchise's patchwork lore makes a single, consistent movie narrative risky.