Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Kinda Funny's Game of the Year 2025
Jan 12, 2026
The hosts dive into their Game of the Year picks with enthusiasm and insight. They discuss the individual-vote method, highlighting the tension and predictions behind the rankings. Personal favorites like 'Ghost of Yote' and 'Citizen Sleeper 2' spark passionate debates over story and gameplay mechanics. Highlights include 'Hades 2' and 'Dispatch's Telltale Revival', praised for their impactful design and storytelling. The excitement culminates in the reveal of 'Expedition 33' as the top choice, celebrated for its JRPG charm and replayability.
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Voting Shows Individual Voices Matter
- Kind of Funny's voting method values individual tastes over editorial consensus and captures diverse personal voices.
- That approach makes the list a celebration of what defined each voter's year, not a single-house verdict.
Skate's Flow Became Nightly Ritual
- Snowbike Mike described how Skate's core controls and flow kept him coming back nightly.
- He uses it to unwind and socialize, praising the game's momentum and
FromSoft Reimagined For Social Play
- Elden Ring: Nightrain successfully translated FromSoft design into an experimental multiplayer loop.
- The game kept FromSoftware's soul while adding movement tech and shared-run freshness.