Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast IGN’s Top 100 Xbox Games REACTION - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Jan 28, 2026
Two friends react to IGN’s Top 100 Xbox picks, blasting nostalgia and surprises. They debate weird inclusions, timed exclusives, and indie standouts. Conversations jump from Halo and Forza to Cuphead, Ori, and Bethesda-era classics. Expect heated takes on multiplayer era hits, JRPGs, and memorable Xbox arcade gems.
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Vagueness Of “Xboxness” Weakens Lists
- Blessing and Mike treat IGN's criteria (“evoke Xboxness”) as vague and argue it invites inconsistent inclusions.
- They warn lists that mix timed exclusives and third‑party hits risk diluting platform identity.
Tunic’s Timed Xbox Exclusive Justified Its Place
- Mike and Blessing react to Tunic being on the Xbox list and note its timed console exclusivity to justify inclusion.
- They recall Tunic launched as an Xbox console exclusive on March 16, 2022 before other platforms.
Platform Dominance Shapes Game Identity
- Hosts note many third‑party games appear because Xbox dominated a generation, making third‑party hits feel 'Xbox' to players.
- They imply platform dominance, not origin, often drives perceived platform identity.