Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

In this engaging discussion, voice actor Ben Starr, known for his roles in Final Fantasy XVI and First Berserker: Kazan, dives into the exciting possibility of Steam coming to Xbox. He shares his personal challenges and triumphs in public performances during events like the Golden Joystick Awards. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Xbox into a universal gaming hub and the thrilling potential of upcoming game releases. With humor and insight, Ben highlights the vibrant culture of gaming and the importance of accessibility in new titles.

A bunch of Nintendo news including Switch 2 speculation, Balatro wins big at the GDC awards, and Persona 4 Remake could get revealed soon!Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:05:00 - HousekeepingToday after, KFGD, you’ll get:GAMESCAST - Every Mario game ranked w/ Bless and TimThen the STREAM is more Pokemon NicklockeIf you’re a Kinda Funny Member:Today’s Gregway is 25 minutes about the behind the scenes of the Elder Scrolls Online Podcast - a kinda funny game.BIG NEWS: Tomorrow brew some coffee because Sam Lake and Mikael Kasurinen from Remedy are coming through for a Gamescast interview with Greg and Roger. Starting at a special time 10am PT followed by KFGD with Tim & Ben Starr! GET HYPED!Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining, Karl Jacobs, & OmegaBusterThe Roper Report  -00:09:15 - Xenoblade Chronicles X Appears to Have a 'Hidden' 60 FPS Mode, Sparking Nintendo Switch 2 Speculation - Eric Van Allen @ IGN00:18:02 - Nintendo Expands Its Seattle Mariners Partnership To Put Logo on Jerseys - Eric Van Allen @ IGN00:26:45 - Ken Kutaragi has a Nintendo PlayStation in his closet, it’s emerged - Chris Scullion @ VGC00:30:52 - Ad00:37:00 - The GDC Awards’ 2025 Game of the Year winners are in - Matt Patches @ Polygon00:43:35 - A Persona 4 Remake could get revealed soon - Zuhaad Ali @ The Game Post00:45:54 - Microsoft Gaming Boss Phil Spencer Says Xbox Fans Will See More Movie and TV Show Adaptations, Despite the Failure of Halo - Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN00:50:40 - Wee News!00:53:40 - SuperChats00:59:30 - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Go to http://joinbilt.com/kindafunny to start earning points on your rent payments today.Go to http://get.stash.com/KINDAFUNNY to see how you can receive $25 towards yourfirst stock purchase and to view important disclosures.An official trailer has dropped for Silent Hill f, Ubisoft is trying to figure out what to do with its biggest franchises, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 has been announced. - Start - HousekeepingToday after, KFGD, you’ll get:GAMESCAST - Greg and Bless hanging out with Adam BoyesAfter Gamescast is Game Showdown with Nick, Roger, and JoeyThen the STREAM is Pokemon NuzlockeIf you’re a Kinda Funny Member:Today’s Gregway is 15 minutes about what video games mean to him.Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining, Karl Jacobs, & OmegaBusterThe Roper Report  - - Silent Hill F Trailer has a new trailer, let’s live react! - Ad - Ubisoft is reportedly considering a Tencent-backed future for Assassin’s Creed and more - Jordan Middler @ VGC - Rainbow Six Siege is getting revamped with X update, as it goes free-to-play - Tom Phillips @ Eurogamer - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Announced - Wesley-Yin Poole @ IGN - Wee News! - SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to http://joinbilt.com/kindafunny to start earning points on your rent payments today.Go to http://get.stash.com/KINDAFUNNY to see how you can receive $25 towards yourfirst stock purchase and to view important disclosures.We have even more details on Xbox’s handheld plans, Oblivion Remake could come sooner than you think, and Xbox has a big new feature you’re gonna love to hear about.Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Monday, it's the annual team-up between the MIX and Kinda Funny! Come see more than 60 amazing indie games when we kickoff the Spring Game Showcase at 9 am PT on Kinda Funny Games followed by an all day livestream of devs rotating in and out to show off their games! It's gonna be a blast, and you can catch it on our Twitch and YouTube. Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - Outer Wilds 2025 Review After Gamescast is Alien Resurrection In Review Then the STREAM is Pokemon Nuzlock The Roper Report  - - Xbox Handheld ‘Project Kennan’ Is Reportedly Being Made by ASUS - Ad - Bethesda’s Oblivion Unreal Engine 5 remake could be releasing sooner than you think - Microsoft’s new Xbox Copilot will act as an AI gaming coach - Defiance, The Video Game That Tied Into A TV Show, Is Coming Back To Life - Spectre Divide and its developer are shutting down - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go to http://joinbilt.com/kindafunny to start earning points on your rent payments today.Go to http://get.stash.com/KINDAFUNNY to see how you can receive $25 towards yourfirst stock purchase and to view important disclosures.Pokemon GO has been acquired by Scopely, the new Skate already has microtransactions, and Netflix Games sees a major loss.Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - WWE 2K25 Review Screencast afterwards is Daredevil The STREAM is Pokemon Nicklocke The Roper Report   - - Pokémon Go developer Niantic to sell gaming business to Saudi group - EA's Skate Gets Microtransactions Before Its Release Date - Ad - SuperChats - Netflix’s first gaming boss exits, following 2024 leadership shift - The team co-developing the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is opening a new studio - Wild Blue was announced at the Humble Games Showcase - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5Go to http://joinbilt.com/kindafunny to start earning points on your rent payments today.Go to http://get.stash.com/KINDAFUNNY to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures.Neil Druckmann reveals new details about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters, and Lego is starting to bring its game development in-house.Run of Show - - Start - HousekeepingToday after, KFGD, you’ll get:GAMESCAST - is about hidden gems gamesThe STREAM is Pokemon NuzlockeIf you’re a Kinda Funny Member:Today’s Gregway is 16 minutes about how I review video games and if the PlayStation Portal is ruining my work.Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining, Karl Jacobs, & OmegaBusterThe Roper Report  - - Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann Reveals New Details About Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet - Zuhaad Ali @ The Game Post - Sony is experimenting with AI-powered PlayStation characters - Tom Warren @ The Verge - Ad - Lego is starting to bring its game development in-house, key exec says - Jordan Middler @ VGC - Ori developer Moon Studios goes ‘fully independent’, will finish No Rest For the Wicked without Take-Two - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM has announced its next game, espionage RPG Project C4 - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5Go to http://joinbilt.com/kindafunny to start earning points on your rent payments today.Go to http://get.stash.com/KINDAFUNNY to see how you can receive $25 towards yourfirst stock purchase and to view important disclosures.Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST where we live react to the Death Stranding 2 trailer and talk about ALL the Easter eggs! The kinda funny podcast is after that, and it’s all about Greg going to Boston to film a movie over the weekend! For the stream, the Nicklocke continues! AND don’t forget the 12-hour stream is on your youtube channel now! If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: Today’s Gregway is coming this afternoon and gonna be a doozy. The Roper Report  - - TLOU Season 2 Trailer Reaction - Death Stranding 2 Gets a Release Date - Xbox’s New Hardware Plans - Ad - SuperChats - Mar10 Day News - Hell Yeah, Split Fiction - WanderStop Review Round-Up - Wee News! - You‘re Wrong & SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Pack your bags, trainers, because we’re headed to Johto! The next chapter of our Pokemon Nicklocke journey begins TODAY! Join us after Gamescast for the start of our SoulSilver Nicklocke with a special new main character, and debuting our brand new trainer jackets available on kindafunny.com/store! twitch.tv/kindafunnygames Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - What Ya Been Playing The STREAM is Pokemon Nuzlocke!!! If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: Today’s Gregway is Mike’s Turn!. The Roper Report  - - Respawn’s secret new FPS game has been canceled before even being announced - Peter Moore, former Xbox boss Talks Console War and Xbox in 2025 - Ad - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Is Making A Big Change To How THPS4 Works - Bethesda says Xbox's Starfield is about to have a big 2025 with new updates — is the 'Starborn' DLC coming out? - SuperChats - RoboCop, Styx, and Cthulhu Announcements Headline NACON Connect - Wee News! - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices