Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Greg and Janet are ready to argue about the best game they saw this morning. Strap in!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:04:49 - Housekeeping We got up early, so show us some love and watch our Nintendo Indie World reactions on youtube.com/kindafunygames! The Roper Report  - 00:12:40 - Nintendo Indie World Wrap-Up00:39:55 - Ads00:42:07 - PlayStation Says First-Party Games Would 'Deteriorate' If They Launched Onto PS Plus On Day One00:46:05 - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Dev Claims Requests for a Black and/or Female Lead Were Rejected00:53:02 - Nintendo says the transition to its next console is ‘a major concern for us’00:59:30 - EA Teases Four Games in 2023 Including a New Remake and Major IP01:04:42 - FY Quick Hits!01:06:18 - Elden Ring Sales!01:07:26 - Out today01:08:54 - Squad Up: Jake Osburn - PS5 - JustThatGood18401:10:40 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Gary talk about the updates and new footage for WB Montreal's Gotham Knights, EA and FIFA officially breaking up, and a BUNCH of sales reports!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:02:00 - HousekeepingKFW is live on youtube.com/kindafunnygames! Jeff Grubb goes way too far and hurts the one and only Imran Khan!Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Anonymous & FargoBradyThe Roper Report  -00:05:00 - Gotham Knights Dumps PS4 and Xbox One - Kinda Funny Games Daily 05.10.22, Michael McWhertor @ Polygon00:10:13 - Does this announcement make you more confident about the game's potential quality or more concerned? - Best Friends Q:Grezick00:20:50 - Sony expects to ship 56% more PS5s this year, and claims ‘demand is higher than that’ Jordan Middler n@ VGC00:26:30 - EA and FIFA Officially Split, Joe Skrebbels @ IGN00:33:28 - Ad00:35:36 - PlayStation Is Putting $300 Million More Into First-Party Games, and Aiming for 'Multiple Platforms' Ryan Dinsdale @IGN00:41:40 - Sony isn’t concerned about recent PS Plus subscriber dip and has ‘great expectations’ for its revamp, Andy Robinson @ vgc00:46:10 - Pokemon Sales, Wesley LeBlanc @ GI00:47:00 - Advance Wars still MIA, Darryn Bonthuys @ GameSpot00:49:00 - Switch could pass PS2, Eddie @ GameSpot00:52:55 - The Division 2 Season 9: Hidden Alliance is Coming This Week After a Lengthy Hiatus, Richard Walker @ PlayStation Trophies00:57:00 - Nintendo Indie World Tomorrow!00:59:20 - Out today01:02:00 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts:Blessing and Janet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessing and Tim talk about Jeff Grubb's report that Xbox is prepping a streaming stick, a Middle Earth game from EA, and so much more.Time Stamps -00:00:00 - Start00:03:50 - HousekeepingIn case you missed it, there’s a new episode of the Kinda Funny Xcast where the crew is joined by Joseph Staten to talk Halo Infinite season 2.https://youtu.be/Mdu2V7lnCj8You can get the brand new shirt and hat from Campfire Design Studio that features Portillo the Wiener Dog snug in a bun. Part of the proceeds will go to the Central Missouri Humane Society as a way to honor our fallen King.https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/kinda-funnyPlatinum item on https://www.patreon.com/kindafunnygames this month. If you subscribe at the Platinum tier any time this month, you’ll get the limited edition shirt!Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Anonymous & FargoBradyThe Roper Report  -00:05:04 - Xbox plans to launch a streaming puck and Samsung app in the next year - Jeff Grubb @ GamesBeat00:15:10 - EA Is Making a Lord of the Rings Mobile Game - Rebekah Valentine @ IGN00:20:00 - Scientists Invent Mouth Haptics for VR, and it’s crazier than it sounds - Ryan Dinsdale @ IGN00:26:24 - Ad00:28:30 - Return to Monkey Island Director Explains Why Pixel Art 'Didn't Feel Right' (Ron Gilbert is tired of y’all) - Ryan Dinsdale @ IGN00:35:45 - Resident Evil Re:Verse has been rated for Stadia - Jordan Middler @ VGC00:43:10 - An early build of Duke Nukem Forever has leaked - Owen S. Good @ Polygon00:48:10 - Out today Reader mail  -00:49:00 - Rumors are a Nintendo Indie Showcase could happen this week so what do you expect to see from it? - Jordan Lee Rowan00:54:10 - What would you rate The Heart Part 5 by Kendrick Lamar on the Kinda Funny scale? - MaDogNik9600:58:10 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Whitta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Blessing talk about Stephanie McMahon saying a WWE RPG is on the way, AEW's new game, and Summer Game Fest!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:30 - HousekeepingDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness In Review records and posts today!Today, we’re doing a charity stream will be for abortion funds in vulnerable states on twitch.tv/kindafunnygamesKinda Funny’s new t-shirt design has been revealed for Patreon Platinum membersSaturday, IGN is hosting a fundraiser in aid of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. They’re putting on a 6-hour live stream, featuring voice actors performing famous scenes from beloved games, all in aid of the British Red Cross’ Ukraine Crisis Appeal. With live readings from Troy Baker, Nolan North, Jennifer Hale, and many, many more. There will also be special behind the scenes segments with developers, opportunity for Q&A with actors and never before seen mashups of games including The Witcher in Cyberpunk. IGN tomorrow at 6 am PT!The Roper Report -00:11:37 - WWE RPG Incoming00:37:05 - Ads00:40:01 - Greg Calls Nolan North00:42:10 - COD MW2 to be Revealed in June00:53:50 - FTC Looking into Sony/Bungie Acquisition00:55:52 - Hey, Bless, Free Genshin Impact Crap!00:58:05 - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 becomes top-grossing video game movie of all time01:00:46 - Excel FINALLY Coming to Video Games01:02:14 - Out today01:04:55 - Required Readings: https://bit.ly/3w4RUv4 and https://bit.ly/3Fq0QPK01:08:35 - You‘re WrongNext Week’s Hosts:MON: Blessing and TimTUES: Greg and WhittaWED: Blessing and JanetTHURS: Greg and TimFRI: Tam and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xbox is bringing Fortnite back to iPhones for free -- how big is this going to be? Plus, Greg and Tim run you through Trek to Yomi reviews and the latest games inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame!00:00:00 - Start00:01:22 - HousekeepingWe’re seeing Doctor Strange tonight! Spoiler-Free review is live, In Review records and posts tomorrow!Kinda Funny’s new merch line is live on kindafunny.com/store, and our new t-shirt design has been revealed for Patreon Platinum members!https://twitter.com/GameOverGreggy/status/1522232305456099328Over on kindafunny.com/store, you can get the brand new shirt and hat from Campfire Design Studio that features Portillo the Wiener Dog snug in a bun. Nick from Campfire finished this last year, and it was always on the schedule for this month. Now, part of the proceeds will go to the Central Missouri Humane Society as a way to honor our fallen King.Similarly, when Portillo passed, Andy shared a Metal Gear Solid-inspired Porty design that he never finished. Well, due to your encouragement – and a lot of yelling from Greg – Andy finished it, and it’s our Platinum item on patreon.com/kindafunny and patreon.com/kindafunnygames this month. If you subscribe at the Platinum tier any time this month, you’ll get the limited edition shirt!Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Anonymous & FargoBradyThe Roper Report -00:12:05 - Fortnite Returns to iOS (Thanks to Xbox) - Kinda Funny Games Daily 05.05.2200:22:15 - Trek to Yomi Review Round-Up00:26:50 - Ad00:29:50 - Summer Game Fest Dated!00:33:09 - - Best Friends Q: BanderSN00:36:35 - Meanwhile, Xbox’s Showcase should be around 90 Minutes00:39:35 - Hangar 13 Issues, New Mafia Game in Development - Ethan Gach00:43:20 - NetEase Launches first US Studio00:45:49 - Video Games Hall of Fame Inductees00:51:00 - Out today00:54:30 - REQUIRED READING: Dread Hunger Became So Unexpectedly Massive on Steam That It Had to Refocus Development Ryan Dinsdale @ IGNhttps://www.ign.com/articles/dread-hunger-massive-success-content-roadmap-steam00:54:00 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Bless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessing and Janet tackle a big new report from IGN about Nintendo's handling of contractors, discuss Overwatch 2 updates, and more.Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:08:40 - Housekeeping A new Kinda Funny Podcast is up right now with the crew talking about the best and worst streaming services. There’s also a Dr. Strange Multiverse of Madness Spoiler-free Screencast review. Those are up on Youtube.com/KindaFunny and podcast services around the globe. Over on Kinda Funny Games we’ve got a new episode of Kinda Funny Wrestling where Joey Noelle is wreaking absolute havoc. That’s up right now, Youtube.com/kindafunnygames. The Roper Report  - 00:10:20 - Nintendo contractors criticize company culture and treatment00:35:06 - Ads00:38:04 - Blizzard has discussed Overwatch 2 updates00:45:20 - ‘Overwatch 2’ Has Lost 99% Of Its Twitch Audience In A Week00:52:03 - Blizzard has finally revealed its long-awaited mobile game00:57:27 - Bungie Speaks out in Support of Roe vs. Wade01:00:44 - Hitman 3’s game director has joined Crytek01:03:50 - WWE Superstar The Miz Wants to Play Johnny Cage01:05:25 - Out today01:07:16 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Tim talk about Prince of Persia switching developers, Nintendo expecting to sell fewer Switches this year, and Tomb Raider's sales.Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:11 - Housekeeping REGGIE is on the Kinda Funny Gamescast talking about his new book Disrupting the Game and answering all of Tim’s nerdy Nintendo questions! Later today we will have a SPOILER-FREE review of Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness on YouTube.com/KindaFunny and on podcast services around the globe when you search for Kinda Funny Screencast! The Roper Report  - 00:06:26 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Changes Devs00:14:33 - Nintendo expecting to sell fewer Switches this year00:22:42 - Ads00:25:40 - PAX East Enforcer Dies from COVID after the ShowTomb Raider Sales Revealed00:29:35 - Tomb Raider Sales Revealed00:33:20 - REQUIRED READING: https://bit.ly/3vCqb6000:39:30 - Sonic Prime First Look00:46:24 - Out today00:56:13 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Blessing & Janet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessing and Tim discuss a HUGE acquisition. Embracer Group has acquired Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and more for $300 Million.Time Stamps -00:00:00 - Start00:01:05 - Housekeeping Eid Mubarak to all celebrating! ICYMI: There’s a new Kinda Funny Xcast up right now breaking down what to expect from Xbox’s Games Showcase coming up in June. That features the one and only Benji Sales. That’s p on Youtube.com/kindafunnygames and podcast services around the globe. The Roper Report  - 00:02:32 - Embracer Group is acquiring Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix Montreal00:27:43 - Ads00:30:40 - Warner Bros Games could soon be for sale00:43:44 - Now PlayStation is also hiring for an acquisitions manager00:49:25 - Nintendo Switch Sports smashes to No.1 in the UK00:52:04 - Out today00:52:35 - “Why weren’t the major Switch Sports reviews labeled “reviews in progress?”” - Casey00:59:03 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessing and Tim talk about Final Fantasy XVI, PS Plus updates, and more!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:01:00 - HousekeepingA new episode of PS I Love You XOXO is live right now, and it’s us talking about the storm of Playstation news happening leading into the PS Plus revamp. You can catch that right now on Youtube.com/kidnafunnygames and podcast services around the globe.Thank you to our Patreon Producers: FargoBrady,Pranksy,& AnonymousThe Roper Report  -00:02:50 - Final Fantasy 16 Is in the 'Final Stages of Development' - Ryan Dinsdale @ IGN00:21:03 - Sony has confirmed it’s blocked PS Plus and Now subscription stacking - Andy Robinson @ VGC00:26:30 - PSN Conversion rate is whack - Best Friends Q:The Nano Biologist00:32:50 - Ad00:36:05 - Sonic 2 Is the Highest Grossing Video Game Movie Ever In the U.S. - Ryan Dinsdale @ IGN00:41:15 - PlayStation hires former Kabam and Zynga executives to mobile business - Danielle Partis @ GiBiz00:45:40 - Out today Reader mail  -00:47:48 - - Nevans Island00:56:50 - You‘re WrongNext Week’s Hosts:MON: Blessing and TimTUES: Greg and GaryWED: Blessing and JanetTHURS: Greg and TimFRI: Greg and Bless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Bless reunite to talk Xbox's non-E3 conference, PlayStation stopping stacked subs, and more!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:11:00 - HousekeepingRemember to check out the Kinda Funny Tik Tok, @kindafunnygames. There's an amazing episode of "KF Court" where we get to the bottom of Tim's 'Burnt Orange' jacket. It's a must-see, trust me.It’s Yom Ha-shoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day. Today, we remember the approximately six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.Thank you to our Patreon Producers: FargoBrady,Pranksy, & AnonymousThe Roper Report  -00:13:20 - Xbox’s Summer Games Showcase, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief Will Tuttle00:23:38 - Do you think we'll get any sort of reveal of Certain Affinity's rumored Halo BR mode? - Best Friends Q:Grezick00:40:10 - BREAKING: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Announced by Infinity Ward00:41:16 - Ad00:44:40 - PlayStation Stopping Sub Stacking? Tom Ivan @ VGC00:50:11 - Rogue Legacy 2 Review Round-Up00:56:30 - Balan Wonderworld director kicked off project, sued Square Enix, Michael McWhertor @Polygon01:00:35 - The Quarry has 186 Endings, Wesley LeBlanc @ GI01:04:00 - BREAKING: PSN Classic leaks01:05:00 - Out today01:06:00 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Bless and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices