Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Gary Whitta and Greg talk about Activision Blizzard shareholder demands, call WWE Superstar Xavier Woods about , and just rant for an hour or so.Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:07:00 - HousekeepingA new PS I Love You XOXO is live! PSVR2! The future of Ghost of Tsushima! What we’ve been playing!Thank you to our Patreon Producer Black Jack.The Roper Report -00:08:16 - Activision Shareholder Group Pissed, Megan Farokhmanesh @ Axios00:21:30 - Xenoblade Sequel coming, Imran @ Fanbyte00:28:35 - Windjammers 2 Announced for PS4, PS5 as Open Beta Begins for PC & PlayStation00:37:10 - Fortnite00:40:05 - Ad00:41:08 - PAX Australia Cancelled00:47:20 - Nindie World Tomorrow!00:47:45 - Mario Bros. Casting News, Marc Kaliroff @ NintendoWire00:51:40 - Out today00:54:08 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Janet and Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Garcia/Gettys Information Squad team up to talk about Opening Night Live, no Steam Deck performance boosts, and more!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:00 - HousekeepingThank you to our Patreon Producer Black Jack.The Roper Report -00:03:30 - Xbox’s Gamescom Plans00:17:20 - The Intellivision Amico Gets Delayed Again to the End of the Year00:26:30 - Steam Deck doesn’t get a performance boost while docked00:34:05 - Ad00:35:11 - Super Mario Bros game sells for 2 Million00:41:11 - Field of Dreams in MLB the Show00:46:10 - Overcooked! All You Can Gets a Eat Free Update00:50:25 - Out today00:51:55 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Gary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Tim talk about Jeffy Grubb Grubb's report that Dead Space is coming back next year, mad Pokemon fans, and more!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:05:00 - HousekeepingThe Suicide Squad In Review is happening today! You can catch the live, ad-free recording on patreon.com/kindafunny at 3:15 pm PT, but it’ll be on YouTube and podcast services ASAP after that!Thank you to our Patreon Producer Black Jack.The Roper Report -00:06:41 - Dead Space Remake NEXT YEAR? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 08.06.21 Jeffy Grubb Grubb @ Gamesbeat00:16:55 - Pokemon Go Responds to Angry Fans, Jared Moore @ IGN00:24:33 - COD’s Among Us-like Mode, Austen Goslin @ Polygon00:27:09 - Coke and State Farm Reassessing OWL Sponsorships, Teddy Amenabar @ Washington PostRequired Reading from Jason @ Bloomberg: Blizzard Turned Game Developers Into Rock Stars. Misbehavior Followedhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-08-06/activision-blizzard-atvi-news-culture-of-misbehavior-festered-before-lawsuit00:37:27 - Ad00:39:20 - PUBG’s New Name, Darryn @ GameSpot00:43:00 - Evil Dead The Game Delayed00:47:44 - TIDBIT: Streamline Media Group announced gaming industry veteran Shawn Layden has joined its Advisory Board. Layden will advise the company on its overall global strategy for video games and enterprise.00:52:35 - Out today00:53:40 - You‘re WrongNext Week’s Hosts:MON: Tim and JanetTUE: Greg and GaryWED: Blessing andTHURS: Blessing and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is another Tim Tam Thursday! Join Tim and Tamoor as they breakdown the latest on PSVR2, Nintendo's continued insane sales numbers, workplace issues at Fullbright, and more. Follow Tam at https://twitter.com/tamoorhTime Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:02:00 - HousekeepingCore Games Multiverse Games Finale right after this show: https://twitter.com/CoreGames/status/1423091620962967554?s=20Last but not least, The Blessing Show is BACK with a special event. It’s a 20 minute episode about Returnal, Hades, and the increasing popularity of Roguelites. That is going live as a Youtube Premiere tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:30am so you can come through, chat as it's going live, and have a good time. That will also be up on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CW3bTGkuN8Thank you to our Patreon Producer Black Jack.The Roper Report -00:002:58 - New PSVR2 Details From a Recent Dev Summit (Nibellion on Twitter)00:22:40 - PlayStation Indies Spotlight (Shuhei Yoshia, Head of PlayStation Indies, PlayStation Blog)00:26:35 - Nintendo Switch Has Passed PS3 and Xbox 360 and is now the 7th Best Selling Console of All-Time (Nintendo, with insight fron IGN’s Peer Schneier)00:41:40 - Ad00:43:35 -Fulbright co-Founder Steps down As Creative Lead After Hostile Workplace Accusations (Nicole Carpenter ar Polygon)00:55:14 - Focus Home INteractive had Aquired Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) (Nibellion on Twitter)00:55:50 - ‘South Park’ Creators Sign Massive New $900 Million Deal With ViacomCBS (Lucas Shaw at Bloomberg)00:57:00 - Mario Golf Super Rush Gets A Free Update Later Today (Nintendo's Twitter)00:57:45 - Out today00:58:20 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imran Khan RETURNS and joins Blessing to talk about Ghost of Tsushima Legends, Gamescom Opening Night Live, PS5 aiming to sell way more units, and more!Time Stamps -00:00:00 - Start00:05:29 - HousekeepingA new Gamescast is up right now featuring special guest, Danny Pena from Gamertag Radio! We talk about our most hype game launches of all time along with Tim and Andy giving their Halo Infinite Test Flight impressions. That’s up right now on youtube and podcast services around the globe.Patreon Platinum Tier: https://twitter.com/KindaFunnyVids/status/1422237455630036992TONIGHT, Snowbike Mike and Barrett Courtney are doing an anime movie watch night. That’s going down at 7:30pm pt and they’re watching a movie called Summer Wars with you the audience. That’s going down right here on Twitch.tv/KindaFunnyGames.Last but not least, The Blessing Show is BACK with a special event. It’s a 20 minute episode about Returnal, Hades, and the increasing popularity of Roguelites. That is going live as a Youtube Premiere tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:30am so you can come through, chat as it's going live, and have a good time. That will also be up on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames.The Roper Report  -00:08:50 - We finally have details on the new Ghost of Tsushima LEGENDS content coming alongside the Director’s Cut - Darren Bridges @ PS Blog00:23:36 - Gamescom 2021 Opening Night Live is gonna be TWO hours - Ali Jones @ GamesRadar00:29:05 - Do you expect to see any Game Awards level big banger announcements? - Best Friends Q:ComradeBleu00:35:00 - Sony wants to sell 22 million PS5s by March - Andy Robinson @ VGCA couple of Activision Blizzard updates00:49:04 - Blizzard's head of HR is gone as well - Steven Messner @ PC Gamer00:47:00 - Ad00:57:35 -Let’s talk about Street Fighter01:04:35 - Out today01:06:40 - Squad Up:Josh(PC or PlayStation)01:07:00 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts:TimTam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Whitta wanted heads to roll after the details of the Activision Blizzard lawsuit came out, and now, J. Allen Brack is out at the company. Let's talk about it!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:09:04 - HousekeepingThe Roper Report   -00:10:25 - J Allen Brack out at Blizzard00:36:00 - Ads00:37:53 - New 2K Franchise Incoming00:46:43 - Water Wet, GTAV unstoppable00:49:15 - Master Chief is in your Car00:53:00 - New Xbox Controller Color00:57:50 - Out today 01:02:20 - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessing and Tim talk about a possible Halo Infinite Battle Royale mode, the next Astro Bot game, and more!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:03:08 - HousekeepingA new Kinda Funny Xcast is live! The crew gives their impressions on their time with Halo Infinite this last week. You can of course catch that on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and on podcast services.Part Two of Greg and Tim’s Emily is Away 3 playthrough is up right now on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames.A new Kinda Funny Podcast went up this morning titled: We Go For a World Recordhttps://twitter.com/KindaFunnyVids/status/1422237455630036992Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Black JackThe Roper Report  -00:07:05 - Could Halo Infinite be getting BATTLE ROYALE?? - Adam Bankhurst @ IGN00:24:30 - Team Asobi is making their 'Most Ambitious Game Yet' - Adam Bankhurst @ IGN00:33:20 - Ad00:35:30 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s director confirms he’s helming the Dead Space remake - Andy Robinson @ VGC00:43:26 - Former Blizzard Developer and ArenaNet, Undead Labs Founder calls for Unionization - Matt Kim @ IGN00:51:44 - Kojima Tweets: Fast and Furious depressed Hideo Kojima00:58:30 - Out today01:02:15 - Squad Up:Zack(PS5) - ZackIsHot01:01:00 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts:Greg and Gary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg and Blessing come together to talk about Horizion Forbidden West getting delayed, when you're getting Destiny 2 cross-play, and if you got a PlayDate yesterday!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:04:50 - HousekeepingOur video message to Henry is up on youtube.com/kindafunnygamesThe movie crew is reviewing Jungle Cruise today, and it’ll be up on youtube.com/kindafunny soon!Thank you to our Patreon Producer Black Jack.The Roper Report -00:11:50 - Will Horizon Forbidden West Get Delayed? Andy Robinson @ VGC00:31:20 - Destiny 2 Season 15 Will Add Cross-Play, Saniya @ GameSpot00:36:00 - Official Horizon Delay: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-30/playstation-video-game-horizon-forbidden-west-delayed-to-202200:37:20 - Ad00:47:55 - Annapurna Interactive Wrap-Up00:53:10 - PlayDate Had a Hell of a Preorder Campaign, Greg Kumparak @ Tech Crunch01:01:30 - Out today01:05:00 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts:MON: Blessing and TimTUE: Greg and GaryWED: Blessing and IMRAN KHAN!THURS: TimTam?FRI: Greg and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Janet breakdown the latest on the PS5 Beta update, Halo's Technical Preview, Kena's delay, and more trash from Activision Blizzard.Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:01:34 - HousekeepingA new Gamescast is up right now featuring Raven Simone aka Bobdunga. We talk all about lost games media and how she was able to recover a lost Mean Girls DS game. That episode is live right now on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and on podcast services.A new KFP w/ Jirard the CompletionistAFter this at 11AM on Twitch..tv/core or hosted here on Kinda Funny Core Multiverse Games with Greg Bless and Mike. Competing with Austin, Altano, Scoville, Bruce, LawrenceToday at noon we’re reacting to that Annapurna Interactive Showcase, will we get more 12 minutes? Stray? Solar Ash? Tune in tomorrow to Twitch.tv/KindaFunnyGames to see our reactions.The Roper Report  -00:03:50 - Playdate PSAPlaydate PSA00:06:47 - PS5 System Update Beta Adds 3D Audio for TV Speakers, Trophy Tracking, and More (Jared Moore at IGN)00:25:30 - Kena: Bridge of Spirits Delayed until September 21st (Emberlab’s Twitter)00:26:50 -The Ascent Reviews Are In00:28:50 - Ad00:32:08 - Halo Technical Preview Details (Halo Waypoint.com)00:40:48 - Inside Blizzard Developers’ Infamous Bill ‘Cosby Suite’Booze, sexual remarks, and a giant portrait of Cosby are all at the center of Activision lawsuit (Ethan Gach at Kotaku)00:52:30 - New Halloween Items Added In Latest Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update In Surprise Appearance (Justin at Animal Crossing World.com)00:56:30 - Out today00:58:05 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blessing and Tim discuss PlayStation 5 and Xbox having their fastest selling console numbers, more updates on Activision Blizzard, and more!Time Stamps - 00:00:00 - Start00:04:08 - HousekeepingA new Gamescast is up right now featuring Raven Simone aka Bobdunga. We talk all about lost games media and how she was able to recover a lost Mean Girls DS game. That episode is live right now on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames and on podcast services.Tomorrow at noon we’re reacting to that Annapurna Interactive Showcase, will we get more 12 minutes? Stray? Solar Ash? Tune in tomorrow to Twitch.tv/KindaFunnyGames to see our reactions.Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Donavan Harkness & Black JackThe Roper Report -00:06:07 - PS5 has hit 10 million units sold - Christopher Dring @ GiBiz00:14:50 - The Console sales success stories continue: Xbox Series X/S are Microsoft’s ‘fastest selling consoles ever’ - Tom Ivan @ VGC00:22:30 - A new AAA studio has been formed by Last of Us and Call of Duty devs - Joe Skrebels @ IGN00:32:05 - Ad00:35:15 - We’ve got a few more updates on the Activision Blizzard sagaLet’s start with a statement from Bobby Kotick - Ian Walker @ Kotaku00:45:26 - Blue Box is back on their bullshit00:50:20 - Lady Gaga was supposed to come out of a Mario Warp Pipe at the Olympics - Liana Ruppert @ GameInformer00:53:00 - Out today00:58:50 - You‘re WrongTomorrow’s Hosts:Greg and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices