Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Storm Lancers is live on PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Fight together. Rise together. Repeat. Play Storm Lancers now https://www.probablymonsters.com/stormlancers/?utm_source=kindafunny&utm_medium=paidmedialqa&utm_campaign=storm-pclaunch-us Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code FUNNY for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code KINDAFUNNY Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping There's no holiday party like a KF holiday party! Celebrate the season with this incredible Premium Collector Item by PandaMusk! Available exclusively on Patreon.com/KindaFunny until the month ends. Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: The Roper Report   - - The mystery behind The Game Awards’ statue appears to have been solved - PlayStation’s Saros and Last of Us co-director’s new game confirmed for The Game Awards - Ad - Call of Duty won’t release Modern Warfare or Black Ops back-to-back anymore - BAFTA Games reveals 2026 longlist, with Arc Raiders and Dispatch in contention for Best Game - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Storm Lancers is live on PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Fight together. Rise together. Repeat. Play Storm Lancers now https://www.probablymonsters.com/stormlancers/?utm_source=kindafunny&utm_medium=paidmedialqa&utm_campaign=storm-pclaunch-us Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code FUNNY for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code KINDAFUNNY Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - HousekeepingAnnouncing the Inaugural Kinda Funny Games Daily Awards! Kinda Funny Games Daily is literally NOTHING without the hard work of an entire industry -- so we’re going to celebrate the people who make the news each and every day! Nominate your favorite sites, authors, and stories at kindafunny.com/awards so we can show some love before the end of the year! That’s kindafunny.com/awards!Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:GAMESCAST - Predicting Game Awards PredictionsAfter Gamescast is Elden Ring Nightreign DLCIf you’re a Kinda Funny Member:Today’s Gregway is 18 minutes of my hopes and dreams for the Pokemon DLC.Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney "The Somm" TwiningThe Roper Report   - - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Is the Name of Ubisoft's Long-Awaited Pirate Remake - Tom Philips @ IGN - Leon S. Kennedy Is in Resident Evil Requiem, PlayStation Store Leak Reveals - Tom Philips @ IGN - Barrett’s Unbeatable Review - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 Remake Plans Revealed as KOTOR 1 Reimagining Continues Development at Saber - Michael Cripe @ IGN - REQUIRED READING: Who killed Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II’s 'Restored Content DLC' for Switch? Disney lawyers. - Stephen Totilo @ Game Filehttps://www.gamefile.news/p/kotor-ii-restored-content-mod-dlc-switch-killed-disney - First Official The Boys Video Game Is a VR Exclusive for Meta Quest 3 and PlayStation VR2 - Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paramount Skydance makes waves with a bold bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, sparking discussions about industry dynamics. Meanwhile, Netflix flirted with acquiring EA, raising eyebrows about potential gaming futures. With speculation about how these moves affect beloved franchises, hosts also dive into the implications for WB Games and review early gameplay impressions for Skate Story. Teases about Lara Croft at The Game Awards add excitement, while concerns over Dead Space's halted development leave fans restless.

Netflix's massive $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros sparks conversations about future game development and film strategies. The impact on beloved franchises like Mortal Kombat and Harry Potter is hotly debated. Tim Cain's return to Obsidian raises excitement for potential new RPGs. Plus, Grasshopper announces their self-published game, 'Romeo Is a Dead Man', alongside fresh updates on upcoming titles like Splitgate Arena Reloaded and Sol Shogunate. A lively mix of optimism, concerns, and intriguing game news awaits!

PlayStation is collaborating with Bad Robot Games to create a cooperative shooter reminiscent of Left 4 Dead. The hosts dive into what innovations could make a modern title stand out in 2025. They also share exciting news about the anticipated game Replaced, which finally has a release date of March 12, 2026. Additionally, they discuss a mysterious new title, The God Slayer, drawing parallels to Avatar's bending mechanics. The team also touches on the challenges facing Three Fields Entertainment and highlights trending projects in Dreams.

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.

Exciting updates on Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE are here! Geoff Keighley teases a mysterious statue ahead of the Game Awards, igniting speculation about which franchises could be behind it. The hosts react to early views on Avatar 3 and Metroid Prime 4. There's also buzz around a Helldivers movie directed by Justin Lin and the latest on Amazon's God of War series. Plus, a lively discussion on the challenges of remaking Metal Gear Solid 4 and hopes for the indie game Mina the Hollower.

A fresh trademark for Control suggests new adventures on the horizon. Capcom may be reviving the Dead Rising franchise, and the hosts brainstorm modern twists for its iconic gameplay. Exciting news for Fortnite fans emerges with significant gameplay changes in Chapter 7. Plus, a new trailer for Exodus is confirmed at the upcoming Game Awards, showcasing its Mass Effect vibes. The hosts also delve into the struggles of niche vision games in a competitive market, highlighting the evolving landscape of the gaming industry.

Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is out now! Head on over to Steam to begin Sung Jinwoo’s epic journey:https://ntiny.link/kfgoverdrive Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code  KINDAFUNNY Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is reportedly still years from release, bad news for Half Life 3 speculation, and a Far Cry tv show has been announced! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - The 10 Games That DEFINE Kinda Funny Then the STREAM is ARC Raiders If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: Today’s Gregway is Greg’s 3 Most Anticipated 2026 Games! Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney "The Somm" Twining The Roper Report   - - Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Reportedly Still Years From Release - Tom Phillips @ IGN - Valve Says No Chance Of New Game Bundled With Steam Machine - Edmond Tran @ This Week in Video Games - Ad - ‘Far Cry’ TV Series Set at FX From Noah Hawley and Rob Mac - Joe Otterson @ Variety - Skate Season 2 has been revealed - Saudi Arabia's investment fund reported to be limiting new investments as cash runs low - Alex Forbes-Calvin @ Gamesindustry.Biz - Required Reading: Unsettling Horror Game Horses Banned From Steam, Leaving Studio With 'High Risk' of Closure - Rebekah Valentine @ IGN - https://www.ign.com/articles/unsettling-horror-game-horses-banned-from-steam-leaving-studio-with-high-risk-of-closure - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is out now! Head on over to Steam to begin Sung Jinwoo’s epic journey:https://ntiny.link/kfgoverdrive Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code  KINDAFUNNY Prince of Persia Sands of Time Remake could be coming sooner than you think, Ubisoft hasn’t exploded, and Persona’s creator wants to invent JRPG 3.0. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: The Roper Report   - - Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Release Update - Ubisoft hasn't exploded - Ad - Tim’s Preview of Wild Blue - Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio creator says he wants to create "JRPG 3.0" - ‘I’m at a loss’: Hideo Kojima pays tribute to late actor Udo Kier - ‘Any credit I get, I need to give to him’ Charlie Cox praises motion capture actor for Game Awards nod - Required Viewing: The Messages Rockstar Saw Before Firing 34 Union Members - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices