Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Guest Orioto, an amazing artist, talks about The Last of Us Part 2 rumored PS5 version, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth details, and the canceled KotOR 2 Switch DLC. Dragon's Dogma 2 leaks. Excitement for enhanced features of PS5 and Last of Us TV show. Speculations on a third party involved in game release.

Blessing and Tim discuss concerns about the Star Wars KOTOR remake and rumors surrounding Persona 6. They also talk about the physical edition of Baldur's Gate 3 and recent acquisitions in the gaming industry.

Actress rumored to play Abby in The Last of Us HBO, Super Mario RPG reviews, Wonder Woman possibly a Games as a Service, Persona and Yakuza could be adapted into movies, CD Projekt working on mod editor for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The podcast discusses the review of Persona 5 Tactica, Amazon's gaming content channel layoff, and Nintendo Indie World. They mention Larian teasing Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox release news, the Game Awards coming to Fortnite, the announcement of a Sonic board game, and Persona developer Atlus raising salaries. They also talk about Bandai Namco's Nintendo-focused team, new game releases, and Rocket League squad up submission.

The hosts of the podcast discuss the nominees for the Game Awards, including Best Independent Game and Game of the Year. They also talk about Remedy's multiplayer project, a Nintendo Indie World showcase, and Hades coming to iOS as a Netflix exclusive. The hosts share their thoughts on the nominees, analyze snubs, and debate potential winners.

Gita Jackson, Staff Writer for VOX's The Verge, joins to discuss the rushed development of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 in just 16 months, the challenges of annual releases for game franchises like Call of Duty and Assassin's Creed, and the impact of capitalism on game development and live service games.

Blessing and Tim talk about half of PlayStation's live service games getting delayed, WB Games going all in on live service, and Steam Deck OLED gets announced!Run of Show -- Start- Housekeeping A new episode of the Kinda Funny Xcast is up right now featuring Andrea Rene and the crew talks about what they want from GTA. Two special presentations are you! Barrett ranks every game in the Persona franchise and Greg pitches WWE 2K as a live service! These are because of your support: Come watch them on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames! We've seen your comments and are happy to announce that @nerfalice's iconic Shirtless Spider-Man tee will be the Premium Collector's item this month! Get yours at patreon.com/kindafunny! The Roper Report  - - Sony confirms it’s delayed half of its 12 planned live service games- WB is going all in on Live Service- Steam Deck OLED has been announced- Ad- The next Mass Effect isn’t expected until 2029 or later, report claims- Former Forza boss Alan Hartman has been appointed head of Xbox Game Studios- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Sells More Than 5 Million Copies in 11 Days- Overwatch League is over- The griddy is back, but you only have a few hours left- Out Today- You‘re Wrong- The Post Show!Tomorrow’s Hosts: Tim & Bless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GTA SEASON IS APPROACHING. Greg and Bless tackle a big news day. Let's chat Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer coming soon, Nintendo announces a Legend of Zelda movie, and bad news for Timesplitters.Run of Show -- Start- Housekeeping A new Kinda Funny Gamescast is up right now and it’s our Super Mario RPG Remake preview. Youtube.com/kindafunnygames Two special presentations are you! Barrett ranks every game in the Persona franchise and Greg pitches WWE 2K as a live service! These are because of your support: Come watch them on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames! We've seen your comments and are happy to announce that @nerfalice's iconic Shirtless Spider-Man tee will be the Premium Collector's item this month! Get yours at patreon.com/kindafunny! The Roper Report  - - GTA 6 is happening- The Zelda movie is happening- Ad- Embracer’s TimeSplitters studio Free Radical faces closure- James Bond Owner Didn't Want Another Video Game Until Hitman Developer Pitched Project 007- Elon Musk says he’ll ‘look into’ PlayStation and Xbox removing Twitter integration- Dead By Daylight is crossing over withy Chucky- Out Today- You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessing and Andy talk about Blessing's time playing Nick All Star Brawl 2, Mass Effect teases, and Nintendo sales numbers.Run of Show -- Start- Housekeeping Barrett’s final Special Presentation for the year is OUT NOW and it’s his ranking of every game in the Persona franchise! Come watch it on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames and yell at him about the ranking in the comments! Today, Greg is releasing his first in studio video essay where he breaks down why WWE 2K needs to change! Watch the live premiere 2pm over on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames After today’s KFGD, Mike’s sitting down with the voice cast of Starfield IN STUDIO to talk about creating their characters. Join Elias Toufexis, Cissy Jones, and Jake Green right after our show and later on youtube.com/kindafunnygames. A new Kinda Funny podcast is up about how Tim apparently broke into a house. Youtube.com/KindaFunny The Roper Report  - - Nick All Star Brawl 2 Review Round Up- N7 Day Tease- Nintendo denies briefing developers on Switch 2, and dismisses multi-screen patent- Switch clears 132 million- Ad- The Escapist staff resign following termination of editor-in-chief Nick Calandra- Former Kotaku writers are launching a new video game site- Ubisoft Continues To Downsize- PlayStation is losing Twitter integration- Out Today- You‘re Wrong- The Post Show!Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Bless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is joined by Eka of Outerloop games to talk about our Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review, Xbox using generative AI, and PlayStation funding games from India.Run of Show -- Start- Housekeeping Right after the game stream today, Barrett’s final Special Presentation for the year premieres on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames at 2pm! Join him as he ranks EVERY game in the Persona franchise! If that's not enough Kinda Funny Special Presentations... TOMORROW, Greg is releasing his video essay breaking down how the WWE 2K games needs to change! 2pm @ YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames We've seen your comments and are happy to announce that @nerfalice's iconic Shirtless Spider-Man tee will be the Premium Collector's item this month! Get yours at patreon.com/kindafunny! The Roper Report  - - Like a Dragon Gaiden: Man Who Erased His Name Review Round Up & Roger’s Review- Microsoft is bringing AI characters to Xbox- Sony's India Hero Project Will Reveal New PS5 Games Next Year- Ad- Fortnite OG breaks records- The Last of Us Multiplayer director says he’s still working on the project- Embracer COO confirms departure following ‘rough’ year for the games giant- BREAKING STORY!- Out Today- “Could we see the announcement of the Switch 2 at THE GAME AWARDS?!” - Co Op 64- Squad Up: Kaleb - Destiny - Tightpantsx09#0751- You‘re Wrong- The Post Show!Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Andy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices