Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast REPORT: Nintendo Direct Next Week?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 01.28.26
Jan 28, 2026
Rumors claim a Nintendo Direct may arrive in early February, sparking speculation on Mario, Zelda and Switch 2 ports. Big tech moves dominate the news with Amazon layoffs and leadership changes in its games division. Union strikes and price hikes at Ubisoft make headlines. A creepy teaser hints at a Silent Hill 2 remake. Quick-fire rundowns cover collabs, DLC and PlayStation Plus picks.
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Amazon Retreats From Big-Scale Games
- Amazon announced massive layoffs and appears to be retreating from big-budget console/PC game ambitions.
- Hosts view Amazon's gaming pivot to cloud services as a costly strategic misstep driven by chasing new revenue lanes.
Tech Giants Chase Trends, Hurt Workers
- Hosts framed tech giants' constant pursuit of new gimmicks (cloud, VR, AI) as cyclical and harmful to workers.
- They warned this chase often ends in layoffs and shuttered studios when the ROI fails to appear.
Back Indies To Preserve Creative Work
- Support independent developers and handcrafted games rather than relying solely on IP bought by conglomerates.
- Seek out and spend on indie titles to keep creative studios healthy and visible.