Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Saudi Arabia Buys Part of Capcom - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.16.26
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Mar 16, 2026 Discussion of Saudi Arabia increasing its stake in Capcom and the geopolitical questions that raises. Coverage of Resident Evil Requiem selling strongly. Microsoft bringing Gaming Copilot to current consoles and debate over AI help in games. Court ruling restores control of Subnautica 2 to its CEO amid studio turmoil. Reports of layoffs at Warner Bros. Montréal and Atlus raising salaries to curb crunch.
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Saudi Gaming Bets Are Geopolitical Plays
- Saudi investment in gaming is strategic soft-power, not just profitability, as shown by the MISK Foundation buying a 5% Capcom stake alongside other cultural buys.
- Greg Miller and Tim Gettys link these moves to sportswashing, EVO control, and broader media influence ambitions tied to Saudi political aims.
Xbox Gaming Copilot Expansion Is Likely Redundant
- Microsoft will bring Gaming Copilot AI to current-gen Xbox consoles in 2026, expanding a beta that already exists on PC and mobile.
- Hosts criticize the feature as redundant (games already give tutorials) and worry it will scrape community content and be error-prone.
Partner With Trusted Guides Instead Of Building AI
- Instead of building in-house AI help, partner with established game outlets (IGN, GameSpot) that already create accurate walkthroughs and guides.
- Tim Gettys suggests licensing trusted content to serve players better than flawed AI scraping.