Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Once Upon a Galaxy is a new card battler that's getting great reviews on iOS, Android and Steam! Download it now, for free. http://kindafunny.com/galaxy ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https://bit.ly/3KNpqkN Go to http://hellofresh.com/KINDAFUNNY10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code KINDAFUNNY Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:07:19 - HousekeepingToday after, KFGD, you’ll get:GAMESCAST - The Fantasy Critic finaleAfter Gamescast is Game Showdown, the season finaleThen the STREAM is the Kinda Funny White Elephant Gift Exchange!If you’re a Kinda Funny Member:Today you’re getting TWO Gregways! A 25-minute one about Portillo and Cole AND a 19-minute one including a preview of KF Day 2026!Thank you to our Patreon Producers:Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney "The Somm" TwiningThe Roper Report   -00:09:40 - Naughty Dog Studio Orders Employee Overtime for ‘Intergalactic’ - Jason Schreier00:22:30 - Site of the Year! -  KFGD Awards00:27:20 - Xbox's Canceled Perfect Dark Game Had 'Entire Chapters' of Motion Capture Recorded, and a Doomed Rescue Plan to Salvage a 'Slimmed Down' Version - Tom Philips @ IGN00:35:30 - Story of The Year -  KFGD Awards00:41:52 - Ad00:47:35 - Baldur's Gate 3 Developer Will Hold Fan Q&A About Dev Processes Following AI Backlash - Rebekah Valentine00: 53:03 - Reporter of the Year -  KFGD Awards00:56:33 - All the winners from The Indie Game Awards - Press Release00:58:45 - Wee News!01:00:15 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Patillo, a content creator and community manager, joins to discuss the exciting update for The Last Caretaker and how the community has flourished around it. He dives into the technical details behind game mechanics like physics and cables, and shares how the development team is responsive to player feedback. The conversation also touches on the broader gaming landscape, including Sony's recent settlement with Tencent over an IP dispute and the implications of upcoming titles like Fallout 5.

Get the inside scoop on Larian's response to AI backlash, emphasizing that artists won't be replaced! The hosts debate the implications of AI in studios and whether worker concerns are truly addressed. Plus, the departure of Sucker Punch's co-founder after 28 years ignites discussions on leadership shifts. The gaming market faces challenges with a significant drop in hardware sales, and inflation plays a role in rising console prices. Tune in for lively reactions to the new Mariachi Legends trailer and interesting listener questions!

Bruce Straley, renowned game director and founder of Wildflower Interactive, discusses his new title, Coven of the Chicken Foot. He shares insights on leaving Naughty Dog, the challenges of running a small indie studio, and the importance of community feedback. The conversation dives into the announcement of the Hollow Knight: Silksong expansion and explores the evolving role of AI in game development. With reflections on indie game success, Bruce emphasizes creativity within constraints and the value of human touch in storytelling.

Once Upon a Galaxy! Download it now, for free, on Steam or Mobile. http://kindafunny.com/galaxy ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https://bit.ly/3KNpqkN Go to http://hellofresh.com/KINDAFUNNY10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code KINDAFUNNY Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Celebrate the end of My Hero Academia with Mike and Barrett as they watch the entire final season live for the FIRST TIME this Saturday at 5pm PT. Live only on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames! Get excited, Bruce Straley is co-hosting KFGD tomorrow with Greg! Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: The Roper Report   - - Casey Hudson Insists FOTOR Will Launch Before 2030 - Bethesda Chief Todd Howard Says Fallout Is the Franchise 'That We're - Ad - Marathon Launches March 2026 - Rumour has it a new Alien game is on the way and it's being described as "Shadow of the Tomb Raider with xenomorphs" - Ubisoft acquires Amazon Games Montreal team, marking the return of Rainbow Six Siege’s director - Arc Raiders Shares New Teaser for Upcoming Event 'Cold Snap' and It Looks Deadly - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure video game, set in a lethal yet vibrant future earth. Available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Hit the link to play it now: https://bit.ly/3KNpqkN Storm Lancers is live on PC and Nintendo Switch 2. Fight together. Rise together. Repeat. Play Storm Lancers now: https://www.probablymonsters.com/stor... 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 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was incredibly cheap to make, Rockstar issues a statement about their firings, and it’s almost time for the Game Awards! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - SuperChats - HousekeepingUp SOON on Youtube is our Supergirl trailer reaction!Today after, KFGD, you’ll get:Our Game Awards ReactionsAfter the live reaction is a Gamescast breakdown of everything that happened.If you’re a Kinda Funny Member:Today’s Gregway is 22 minutes about your parasocial relationship with Greg.Thank you to our Patreon Producers:Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney "The Somm" TwiningThe Roper Report   - - Ad - More SuperChats - Wee News 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 - 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.