Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Life After Crimson Desert (Your Voicemails) - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Mar 20, 2026
Listeners call in with reactions to a rocky Crimson Desert launch and debates about day-one patches and review timing. Conversations spark around anticipation for big 2026 releases like Starfield on PS5, Fable, and GTA6. Nostalgia-fueled arguments pop up about N64 favorites, Glover, and overlooked gems such as Yakuza Kiwami 3. Gaming industry quirks and launch heartbreaks get playful reconsideration.
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Players Waiting On Sales Pick Starfield Instead
- A caller said they'll wait for Crimson Desert to go on sale and named Starfield as their top upcoming game.
- Greg notes Starfield's strong pre-order presence on PlayStation store despite being an Xbox native franchise.
Massive Expectations Make Big RPGs Collapse
- Big RPGs can feel underwhelming when burdened by 'game of the generation' expectations.
- Greg and Blessing compare Starfield's measured improvements and post-launch patches making it feel more like the intended vision over time.
Use Critics For Launch And Users For Later Buys
- Use critic reviews for launch decisions and user reviews for long-term purchases.
- Greg and Blessing say critics shape day-one hype while Steam user reviews matter months later when deciding to buy older titles.