Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Uncharted 5 Teased By Naughty Dog Director?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 04.03.26
Apr 3, 2026
They unpack a cryptic Naughty Dog post that has fans speculating about a new Uncharted. They preview State of Decay 3’s upcoming alpha and desired multiplayer features. They debate developer responses to update criticism and small-studio business pressures. They cover Jason Blundell’s new studio and a rapid-fire news roundup including Game Pass and industry layoffs.
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Episode Lead Stories Explain Uncharted Rumor Weight
- The episode framed news highlights: the Escaig Instagram tease, State of Decay 3 alpha, and Landfall's response to update criticism.
- This sets expectations for topics covered and why the Escaig post led the show.
Lost Legacy's One-Place Design Stood Out
- Snowbike Mike jokes about replaying Lost Legacy and praises its tighter scope: staying in one region improved exploration pacing.
- He compares that focused design favorably to the globetrotting formula of prior Uncharted titles.
Ten Years Since Uncharted 4 Increases Demand
- Hosts highlight that Uncharted 4 released ten years ago, increasing appetite for another entry and making any Naughty Dog hint newsworthy.
- They argue PlayStation could accelerate a new Uncharted by having Naughty Dog partner with another team to shorten wait times.