Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast Is Kingdom Hearts II a 10 Outta 10? - Kinda Funny Gamescast
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May 12, 2026 They dive into a vintage EGM May 2006 deep dive and why that issue still matters. The conversation traces how a print magazine shaped gaming tastes and review voices. Vintage ads, letters from readers, and magazine culture spark anecdotes. A lively revisit of classic reviews and the controversial Kingdom Hearts II scoring rounds out the nostalgia-filled discussion.
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EGM's Letters Section Had Wild Prison Queries
- EGM ran a recurring letters column that included colorful, sometimes dubious prison letters about gaming habits.
- The editors replied cheekily (e.g., "Have you tried blinking?") showing magazine's playful tone.
Consoles Can Drive Media Format Wars
- EGM framed the PS3 as a Trojan horse for Blu-ray, tying console success to media format adoption.
- Michael Pachter's prediction (20M PS3s early) illustrates how industry analysts connected hardware and media futures.
Hosts Use Sponsor Reads Like Magazine Ads
- The episode includes host-read sponsor spots (Logitech, Exit 8, Rula, Reddit) woven into the show as modern equivalents of magazine ads.
- Greg and crew used them to pause the EGM deep dive and fund the podcast.