Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Blessing and Janet talk about a BIG day for Animal Crossing fans and a controversial one for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Follow Janet: https://twitter.com/GameonysusTime Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:10 - HousekeepingThere’s a new episode of The Blessing Show up right now. It’s ten minutes of time loop talk where Blessing goes through each of the big time loop games that have released this year and determines which one is definitively the best. Play trailer: https://twitter.com/BlessingJr/status/1448689602810707969Also, In case you missed it, the first episode of The Arkham Files with Barrett premiered yesterday on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames. The first episode is all about how Batman: Arkham Asylum is still a masterclass in design to this day. Episode 2 premieres this Monday, October 18th, and it’s all about how Arkham City truly makes you feel like Batman. AND, to celebrate Arkham City’s 10th anniversary on the 18th, Barrett and Mike are streaming the entire game all day, starting after Games Daily, right here on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames!Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Pranksy & Black JackThe Roper Report  -00:06:45 - Animal Crossing: New Horizon’s Direct features Free and Paid Updates00:23:49 - Coming off that Animal Crossing Direct: We got the Switch Online Expansion Pass Prices - Chaim Gartenberg @ The Verge00:38:03 - When will Nintendo stop this nostalgia tax bullshit? - Best Friends Q:Borzen0000:45:20 - Ad00:48:22 - Dragon Age 4 is heading to PS5, Xbox Series X/S without cross-gen releases - Jeff Grubb @ GamesBeat00:54:00 - Xbox Series X Mini Fridge Finally Gets a Release Date00:59:45 - Operation: Tango gets Challenge Mode in new free update - Ben Borthwick @ VideoGamer01:03:00 - Out today01:04:35 - You‘re WrongNext Week’s Hosts:Mon: Bless and ???Tues: Tim and Gary WhittaWed: ??Thurs: Tam and Tim for TimTam ThursdaysFri: Blessing and Janet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tam and Blessing talk about the impressive sales of Metroid Dread strange practices at its developer, as well as Switch OLED sales, and Battlefield's futureTime Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:06:52 - HousekeepingThere’s a new episode of The Blessing Show up right now. It’s ten minutes of time loop talk where Blessing goes through each of the big time loop games that have released this year and determines which one is definitively the best.Also, In case you missed it, the first episode of The Arkham Files with Barrett premiered yesterday on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames. The first episode is all about how Batman: Arkham Asylum is still a masterclass in design to this day. Episode 2 premieres this Monday, October 18th, and it’s all about how Arkham City truly makes you feel like Batman. AND, to celebrate Arkham City’s 10th anniversary on the 18th, Barrett and Mike are streaming the entire game all day, starting after Games Daily, right here on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames!Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Pranksy & Black JackThe Roper Report  -00:10:55 - New Nintendo Switch’s Japan Debut Bodes Ill for Sales -- Takashi Mochizuki, Bloomberg00:18:40 - Dread has already outsold nearly every Metroid game in Japan -- VGC, Andy Robinson00:24:40 - Metroid Dread Devs Not Getting Proper Credit -- Vandal, Fran G. Matas00:35:50 - Epic Games Invests In LeBron James' Company, Will Bring "Unique Content To The Metaverse", -- GameSpot, Eddie Makuch00:40:00 - Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone Mode Officially Revealed, And It's Not A Traditional Battle Royale -- GameSpot, Eddie Makuch00:50:00 - Ad00:53:07 - Out today Reader mail  -00:58:20 - Where did you get those neon green joy con? - Jordan Deeb01:02:00 - - The Nano Biologist01:02:30 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts:Blessing and Janet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Andy talk about what Star Wars game announcement could happen in December, Switch OLED sales, and a new studio called Possibility Space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Kate Dale joins Tim to discuss the return of G4 to TV, a potential Fortnite movie, and even more game TV/Movie adaptations! Follow Laura at https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz and check out her new book at https://unbound.com/books/whale/Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - StartCheck Laura’s book:https://unbound.com/books/whale/00:03:12 - HousekeepingIf that’s not enough for Kinda Funny feature content, The Blessing Show returns this week as a Youtube premiere. Tune in on Thursday at 9am PT on Youtube.com/kindafunnygames as we break down what’s up in a very loopy episode.Also, in case you missed it, the first episode of The Arkham Files with Barrett premiered yesterday on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames. The first episode is all about how Batman: Arkham Asylum is still a masterclass in design to this day. Episode 2 premieres this Monday, October 18th, and it’s all about how Arkham City truly makes you feel like Batman. AND, to celebrate Arkham City’s 10th anniversary on the 18th, Barrett and Mike are streaming the entire game all day, starting after Games Daily, right here on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames!If that’s not enough for Kinda Funny feature content, The Blessing Show returns this week as a Youtube premiere. Tune in on Thursday at 9am PT on Youtube.com/kindafunnygames as we break down what’s up in a very loopy episode.Today right after KFGD we are doing our Scream Trailer Reaction on Twitch.tv/kindafunnygames we are partnering with Nvidia Geforce as Andy, Mike, and Nick will be playing Back 4 Blood showing off DLSS and all that dope RTX techThank you to our Patreon Producers: Pranksy & Black JacklThe Roper Report  -00:05:00 - G4 Is Officially Relaunching on November 16th, 2021 (g4tv.com)00:21:30 - Epic Games Is Reportedly Considering Makinga Fortnite Movie (Adele Ankers at IGN)00:28:31 - Sable and Other Games from Publisher Raw Fury to Be Adapted for Film and TV (Adam Bankhurst at IGN)00:39:04 - Ad00:42:17 - Pokemon Legends Arceus Won’t Actually Be An Open-World Game (Liam Doolan at Nintendo Life)00:49:15 - Out today00:55:18 - Squad Up:Jackson (Xbox and PS) - Thiastor00:56:00 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Blessing and Andy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessing and Tim kick off the week talking about Metroid Dread sales in the UK, Metal Gear Solid 3 remake rumors picking up steam, and more.Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:05:04 - HousekeepingIt was a BIG BABY WEEKEND go over on Twitter and show some sweet nasty love to Greg and Gen, AND Gary Whitta for the birth of their big beautiful kids.Speaking of Greg, Greg may be out but that doesn’t mean the train stops. I’m hosting PS I Love You XOXO happening live in a couple of hours on Patreon and we’re going to be talking about the PlayStation games that deserve remakes. I need your help, go over to Patreon.com/KindaFunnyGames to let me know what games you think deserve a remake and Janet and I will talk about those submissions on the show.TODAY’S THE DAY. The first episode of The Arkham Files, a Kinda Funny Games Mini-Series where Barrett looks back at what makes each of the Batman: Arkham games so special, premieres today, on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames at 2:30pm PT. Join Barrett in the live chat and talk with him about why Arkham Asylum is still a masterclass in design.If that’s not enough for Kinda Funny feature content, The Blessing Show returns this week as a Youtube premiere. Tune in on Thursday at 9am PT on Youtube.com/kindafunnygames as we break down what’s up in a very loopy episode.Tomorrow at 11AM right after KFGD on Twitch.tv/kindafunnygames we are partnering with Nvidia Geforce as Andy, Mike, and Nick will be playing Back 4 Blood showing off DLSS and all that dope RTX techThank you to our Patreon Producers: Pranksy & Black JackThe Roper Report -00:08:55 - Metroid Dread is the highest-grossing Metroid game launch in UK history - Christopher Dring @ GiBiz00:21:30 - The Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake keeps building steam - Andy Robinson @ VGC00:31:40 - Forza Horizon Preview Round Up00:39:02 - Ad00:42:15 - GTA: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition could cost $70 with physical versions coming December - Dom Peppiatt @ VG24700:47:20 - FIFA could be rebranded as ‘EA Sports FC’ - Tom Ivan @ VGC00:51:57 - Nintendo 64 Games will be 60Hz versions in Europe - @NintendoUK on Twitter00:56:07 - Out todayTomorrow’s Hosts: Blessing and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janet and Blessing talk GTA Remastered, California's plans to object to Activision settlement, and the fact that PlayStation will seemingly announced a remake of a big game this Christmas.Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:07:44 - HousekeepingThank you to our Patreon Producers: Pranksy & Black JackThe Roper Report  -00:08:15 - The GTA Trilogy Remaster is Official00:26:57 - California plans to object to Activision settlement00:35:50 - PlayStation will announce ‘a big remake’ this Christmas, musician claims00:44:00 - Ad00:47:05 - Jade Raymond’s Haven Studio and What to Expect from Their Upcoming, New PlayStation Exclusive00:54:15 - Drift is unavoidable01:04:40 - Out today01:05:40 - You‘re WrongNext Week’s Hosts:MON: Blessing and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janet and Tim go over Eidos-Montreal making the move to a 4 day work week, Randy Pitchford stepping down as Gearbox Software President, Amazon's reaction to New World's success, and more!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:05:30 - HousekeepingThank you to our Patreon Producers: Pranksy & Black JackThe Roper Report -00:06:55 - Guardians of the Galaxy Studio Shifts to 4 Day Work Week00:23:15 - Randy pitchford steps down… mostly sort of. 00:30:00 - Amazon’s New CEO Flexes a Bit After New World’s Reception 00:36:35 - Ad  00:39:40 - PlayStation Top Downloads for September 00:49:50 - EA "exploring" idea of dropping FIFA name - Tom Phillips Eurogamer 00:55:33 - Out today00:57:12 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Janet and Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fighting game community aficionados Blessing and Andy tackle a HUGE Twitch data breach, a round up of review round ups, and more!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:11:00 - HousekeepingIt’s a huge embargo day! We have THREE count’em THREE reviews up this morning in the form of TWO count’em TWO Gamescast episodes. The first one is our Far Cry 6 review featuring Greg, Janet, Andy, and Snowbike Mike. That is followed by our Metroid Dread and Nintendo Switch OLED reviews featuring Tim, Andy, and Tamoor Hussain. Both of those episodes are up RIGHT NOW on youtube.com/kindafunnygames and on podcast services around the globe.Remember! The first episode of The Arkham Files, a Kinda Funny Games Mini-Series where Barrett looks back at what makes each of the Batman: Arkham games so special, premieres next Monday, October 11th, on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames at 2:30pm PT. Join Barrett in the live chat and talk with him about why Arkham Asylum is still a masterclass in design.Housekeeping Update: The Blessing Show’s newest episode which was gonna premier tomorrow, ACTUALLy now premieres NEXT week Thursday. Roger’s computer exploded overnight so we need a bit more time to polish it, but we promise you it’s a banger.Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Pranksy & Black JackThe Roper Report  -00:14:00 - The entirety of Twitch has reportedly been leaked - Chris Scullion @ VGC00:24:19 - Far Cry 6 Review Round Up00:34:30 - Metroid Dread Review Round Up00:39:30 - Ad00:43:30 - Reviewers dig the Nintendo Switch OLED: ANOTHER Review Round Up00:52:40 - Rockstar's Own Launcher Seemingly Leaks GTA Remaster Trilogy - Eddie @ GameSpot00:55:30 - PS3 and Vita PlayStation Stores Will Soon Drop Support For Credit Cards And PayPal - Kat Bailey @ IGN00:56:55 - The Pokémon Company Signs a Theme Park Deal With Universal Studios Japan - Joe Skrebels @ IGN01:01:00 - Out today01:03:00 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg, Tam, and Tim come together to talk about Sora in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, The Walking Dead coming back to Fortnite, and more!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:00 - HousekeepingThis week you’re getting another episode of The Blessing Show. That’s Blessing and Roger’s monthly show where Bless breaks down a hot topic for you in video games.This month’s episode is loopy as hell. Make sure to check that out THIS Thursday on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames.AND the first episode of The Arkham Files, a Kinda Funny Games Mini-Series where Barrett looks back at what makes each of the Batman: Arkham games so special, premieres next Monday, October 11th, on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames at 2:30pm PT. Join Barrett in the live chat and talk with him about why Arkham Asylum is still a masterclass in design.Thank you to our Patreon Producers:Pranksy & Black JackThe Roper Report -00:05:30 - Sora in Smash! Joe Skrebbels @ IGN00:25:09 - Rick Grimes coming to Fortnite? Mark Delaney @ GameSpot00:31:18 - Epic Games Store Getting Achievements, Austin Goslin @ Polygon00:38:33 - Ad00:42:09 - Ghost Recon Frontline Is Ubisoft's New Battle Royale Shooter00:47:37 - EA Reverses Battlefield Upgrade Plan, Hirun Cryer @ GamesRadar00:51:10 - Konami’s Contest to Make New Games, IGN Japan00:56:15 - No More Money on PS3 and Vita Stores, George Yang @ GameSpot00:59:37 - Out today01:09:25 - Squad Up:Jeremiah (PC League of Legen) - Helpfxl01:10:45 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts:Blessing and Andy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessing and Tim (and an invading Greg) talk about the INTERESTING reveal of a Friday The 13th video game from Illfonic of Predator Hunting Grounds and Friday The 13th fame.Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:05:20 - HousekeepingTOMORROW, Andy and I are taking part in Panda's All Star Nickvitational; a HUGE Nickelodeon All Star Brawl tournament featuring a bunch of big YouTubers and streamers like Ovilee, Moist Critikal, Ludwig, and more. It's all to raise charity for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.WE need YOUR help. Competitors in the tournament and their communities have 1 week to raise money to bid on their favorite character. That's based on the money you donate. Right now you can go to kindafunny.com/bless and kindafunny.com/andy to donate so that we can bid on the character of our choice. Spoilers, I really want Toph from Avatar. And remember that money all goes to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.The tournament is happening on Tuesday, October 5th (tomorrow) at noon PT on Twitch.tv/pandaglobal.If that’s not enough Blessing content for you, this week you’re getting another episode of The Blessing Show. That’s my monthly show where I break down a hot topic for you in video games.This month’s episode is loopy as hell. Make sure to check that out THIS Thursday on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames.AND the first episode of The Arkham Files, a Kinda Funny Games Mini-Series where Barrett looks back at what makes each of the Batman: Arkham games so special, premieres next Monday, October 11th, on YouTube.com/KindaFunnyGames at 2:30pm PT. Join Barrett in the live chat and talk with him about why Arkham Asylum is still a masterclass in design.Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Pranksy & Black JackThe Roper Report  -00:09:59 - Ghostbusters is the next game from Illfonic - Chris Capel @ PCGamesN00:30:07 - Ed Boon is gonna be at DC Fandome! - James Troughton @ TheGamer00:36:23 - Ad00:40:00 - Capcom says it will make PC its ‘main platform’ going forwards - Andy Robinson @ VGC00:45:10 -Phil Spencer expects Xbox console shortage to extend into 2022 - Danielle Partis @ GIBiz00:49:20 - Sony is Testing Free PS5 Game Trials - Jared Moore @ IGN00:52:10 - Toph from Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Coming To Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl - Zack Zweizen @ Kotaku00:56:15 - Out today00:59:15 - Squad Up:Luke(PS5) - LukeSkywalkr101:00:02 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Tam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices