Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Games That Deserved GOTY and LOST - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Jan 8, 2026
The hosts dive into games that deserved the Game of the Year title but never got it, debating iconic titles like Overwatch and Breath of the Wild. They discuss how sequels shift expectations and perceptions of awards, calling out notable misses like Hades. Shifting gears, they explore the best licensed video games based on movies, praising classics like Spider-Man 2 and the emotional highs of James Bond games. They also unpack fan favorites and user suggestions, highlighting nostalgia and quality in adapted titles.
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D&D Session That Went Nuclear
- Blessing described his D&D barbarian who rolled initiative and immediately wrecked a boss by charging in.
- He used that story to celebrate the thrill of first-turn momentum in games and play sessions.
GOTY Is Context-Dependent
- Tim and Blessing argued GOTY debates are subjective and hinge on context like the award show and competing releases.
- They noted some years are so stacked that great games inevitably get overshadowed despite merits.
Timing Shapes Legacy More Than Awards
- They mapped many years where beloved games lost to other heavy hitters, showing how release timing shapes legacies.
- The hosts emphasized that a game's lasting impact often matters more than its award season outcome.