Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast Tim Gettys Is a Father! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 01.23.26
Jan 23, 2026
They celebrate Tim Gettys becoming a dad and swap playful nicknames and community reactions. A surprise Super Mario Galaxy movie Direct is announced and they speculate on what will be shown. Fallout season two’s viewership and marketing rumors get debated. Discussion of a controversial game designer’s return and Congress urging a hard look at EA’s $55bn deal. Quick updates on Deadlock and indie roadmaps.
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Tim Gettys Becomes A Father
- Tim Gettys and Gia announced the birth of their daughter Samira with joyful social posts and photos.
- The hosts and community celebrated extensively, sharing nicknames, jokes, and emotional reactions to Tim's tearful photo.
Parenthood Triggers Unexpected Emotions
- Greg recalls sitting with his sleeping baby and unexpectedly crying over small memories and connections.
- He uses the memory to illustrate how parenthood creates strong, surprising emotional moments.
Surprise Mario Movie Direct Is Pure Hype
- Nintendo announced a surprise Super Mario Galaxy movie Direct for Sunday focused solely on the film, not games.
- The hosts noted this is likely a hype push with casting, clips, or ticket presales rather than new game announcements.