Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Start your trial month of Hims for $5 at http://forhims.com/gamesdaily Check out http://harrys.com/gamesdaily Tim and Greg talk about Janina Gavankar possibly confirming what we all knew was happening anyway. 00:02:43 - Housekeeping Thank you NYC, Vancouver, you’re next. May 4th. The Roper Report - 00:04:17 - Horizon Zero Dawn 2 Confirmed Kinda 00:06:14 - Star Wars Trailer Live Watch Along 00:09:00 - Back to Games 00:16:02 - Ubisoft Apologizes for Slur in The Division 2 00:21:45 - Dangerous Driving and the Epic Games Store 00:24:55 - Epic Games Hires IW and Respawn Co-Founder 00:27:13 - Rockstar and Pinkerton Calm the Fuck Down 00:28:55 - Out today 00:30:46 - “Control has announced their launch plans along with all the different versions of the game...” - The Nano Biologist 00:38:02 - Hims 00:39:27 - Harry’s Reader mail - 00:40:47 - “Yesterday, a student wrote in asking if they should be concerned about working in game development...” - Dan Lima 00:42:42 - “How come game developers aren't using merchandise to its full potential?” - Andymac 00:47:59 - “Do you see either EA or Activision taking a lesson from Ubisoft…” - AngelTheAnswer 00:51:42 - Squad Up: Robert Mimms - PS4 - JohnLAceEsquire - Borderlands 00:52:42 - You‘re Wrong Next Week’s Hosts: Monday: Greg & Tim Tuesday: Greg & Andrea Wednesday: Tim & Whitta Thursday: Greg & Andrea Friday: Greg & Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start your trial month of Hims for $5 at http://forhims.com/gamesdaily Get 10% off your first order at http://brooklinen.com with promo code: GAMES Andrea and Greg update the Borderlands 3/Troy Baker situation. Time Stamps - 00:02:35 - Housekeeping Vancouver, you’re next. May 4th. Don’t miss out on the inaugural AIAS Foundation bit.run 5K! Join the gaming community this Saturday, April 13th at Dockweiler State Beach in Los Angeles to benefit the AIAS Foundation. Register on the website or even on-site the day of. Check in and packet pick up starts at 7 am and the race begins at 8am. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Tom Bock Black Jack James Davis Mohammed Mohammed The Roper Report - 00:04:24 - Borderlands 3 and Troy Baker 00:10:30 - Games Sell Well 00:12:10 - Who wants to read into job listings?! 00:20:30 - Reserve your Pokemon Go name in Harry Potter, Kevin @ GameSpot 00:23:29 - Out today 00:31:00 - HIMS! 0:32:30 - HARRY’S Reader mail - 00:34:18 - My question is in response to recent articles from Jason Schreier about the state of games studios as places to work, the more human side of these massive businesses that make the games we love. I feel like more and more I'm seeing articles extolling the pain and turmoil of games development, is there another side to that coin? - Robert Mimms 00:39:30 - Do you see there being a Division 3, where we go to the West Coast, or across the pond? - The Nano Biologist 00:43:27 - I finally changed my PSN name! - BillyThedoor 00:50:28 - Do you think it is possible that Microsoft might take advantage of the Game Pass by allowing some of those games to release in Early Access on the platform? - Stephen Duetzmann 00:48:33 - Squad Up: Andrew(Xbox one) - AndyMac9995 00:49:30 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s host:Greg and Tim Time Stamps - 00:02:35 - Housekeeping Vancouver, you’re next. May 4th. Don’t miss out on the inaugural AIAS Foundation bit.run 5K! Join the gaming community this Saturday, April 13th at Dockweiler State Beach in Los Angeles to benefit the AIAS Foundation. Register on the website or even on-site the day of. Check in and packet pick up starts at 7 am and the race begins at 8am. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Tom Bock Black Jack James Davis Mohammed Mohammed The Roper Report - 00:04:24 - Borderlands 3 and Troy Baker 00:10:30 - Games Sell Well 00:12:10 - Who wants to read into job listings?! 00:20:30 - Reserve your Pokemon Go name in Harry Potter, Kevin @ GameSpot 00:23:29 - Out today 00:31:00 - HIMS! 0:32:30 - HARRY’S Reader mail - 00:34:18 - My question is in response to recent articles from Jason Schreier about the state of games studios as places to work, the more human side of these massive businesses that make the games we love. I feel like more and more I'm seeing articles extolling the pain and turmoil of games development, is there another side to that coin? - Robert Mimms 00:39:30 - Do you see there being a Division 3, where we go to the West Coast, or across the pond? - The Nano Biologist 00:43:27 - I finally changed my PSN name! - BillyThedoor 00:50:28 - Do you think it is possible that Microsoft might take advantage of the Game Pass by allowing some of those games to release in Early Access on the platform? - Stephen Duetzmann 00:48:33 - Squad Up: Andrew(Xbox one) - AndyMac9995 00:49:30 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s host:Greg and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start your trial month of Hims for $5 at http://forhims.com/gamesdaily Get 10% off your first order at http://brooklinen.com with promo code: GAMES Gary Whitta and Greg talk about the complications of changing your PSN name. Time Stamps - 00:17:41 - Housekeeping We’re marrying Rhi and Demitreus today! 3 p.m. PT Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Tom Bock Black Jack James Davis Mohammed Mohammed The Roper Report - 00:18:34 - You can change your PSN name today! (Restrictions Apply) 00:25:30 Best Friend Q. - Just want to know your thoughts on finally being able to change your psn name? - Richardthebat 00:28:09 Best Friend Q. - Should I continue to proceed with caution and just be Borzen00 forever or is proceeding with caution, the best thing to do right now? - Borzen00 (Bore-zen Zero Zero) 00:37:32 - Longer Games Lifespans aren’t about money, Yves on IGN - Joseph Knoop 00:45:59 - Apex Testing Punishments for Quitters, Imran Khan @ GI 00:46:25 - HIMS! 00:47:59 - HARRY’S 00:49:08 - Out today 01:00:20 - Squad Up: Scuba Steve(PS4) - SteveX418 01:01:20 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s host: Greg and Andrea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start your trial month of Hims for $5 at http://forhims.com/gamesdaily Get 10% off your first order at http://brooklinen.com with promo code: GAMES Andrea and Greg know when you'll know more about Respawn's Star Wars games. (It's Saturday. You'll know more Saturday.) Time Stamps - 00:04:20 - Housekeeping Thank you NYC, Vancouver, you’re next. May 4th. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Tom Bock Black Jack James Davis Mohammed Mohammed The Roper Report - 00:06:15 - Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Reveal Saturday 00:11:52 - Troy Baker not returning for BL3 00:16:23 - Steam Loses Another One 00:18:53 - “I am writing in today because I think there's been a point overlooked…” - The Nano Biologist 00:27:43 - Out today 00:29:41 - “Capcom released DLC for RE2…” - EJ 00:36:55 - HIMS! 00:38:33 - HARRY’S Reader mail - 00:39:48 - “I want to talk about people’s obsession with endgame content.” - Ignacio Rojas 00:45:54 - “I wanted to write in with a Easy Platinum Alert” - Dapper Stephen 00:47:39 - “Kotaku recently put up an impressions on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night…” - Zero Syndicate 00:55:04 - PS I Love This Best Friend 00:56:48 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s host: Greg & Whitta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea and Fran discuss the developers responses to difficulty in video games 00:32:21 - Housekeeping Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Tom Bock Black Jack James Davis Mohammed Mohammed The Roper Report - 00:05:42 - Valve silences Borderlands review bombers with 'off-topic' fix - via Chris Kerr, Gamasutra 00:18:02 - Developers say accessibility and difficulty options are no threat to artistic vision 00:25:04 - Out today 00:27:59 - HIMS! 00:29:50 - HARRY’S Reader mail - 00:31:18 - With the rumors of a Nintendo Direct coming at the end of the week, what do you think we will see? - Saucy Biscuit 00:38:42 - So ever since the game came out all everyone at Kinda Funny wants to talk about is The Division 2. And I get it, you love the game. But what I want to know is, why, after so many hours, do you still love the game? - Ignacio Rojas 00:46:55 - Over the last week, I’ve seen a lot of talk that if Borderlands 3 comes out and is too similar to 1 and 2, then that’s just simply not enough. My question as simple as it is though, is why? - Eric Myers 00:53:03 - Squad Up:Randy Brunet(PS4) - RandoCommandoH6 00:54:00 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s host: Greg and Andrea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea and Fran discuss Zelda and Mario going into VR and more! 00:05:59 - Housekeeping Saturday, you’re on the clock, New York! 3 p.m. at e’s Bar Morningside Heights The Roper Report - 00:08:17 - Breath of the Wild is getting full VR support later this month 00:19:57 - Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo under investigation for consumer rights violation 00:27:30 - Kaz Hirai Retiring From Sony In June 00:32:00 - Epic’s Comments on Epic Store Spyware 00:41:46 - Out today 00:46:26 - 23&Me 00:49:04 - Skillshare Reader mail - 00:54:16 - “What is something coming up that you're excited for?” - Billythedoor 00:50:50 - “When is it too late to join the hype train?” - Heather 00:56:52 - Squad Up: Dan from Houston - Podcasting - @Silverlobo21 00:57:36 - You‘re Wrong Next Week’s Hosts: MONDAY: Fran & Andrea TUESDAY: Greg & Andrea WEDNESDAY: Greg & Whitta THURSDAY: Greg & Andrea FRIDAY: Greg & Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Order your 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service kit at http://23andme.com/games The first 500 people to sign up will receive a 2 month free trial. Go to https://skl.sh/kindafunnygamesdaily3 to start your trial now. Did The Division 2 tease an Assassin's Creed vikings game?! Andrea and Greg discuss. Time Stamps - 00:03:38 - Housekeeping Saturday, you’re on the clock, New York! 3 p.m. at e’s Bar Morningside Heights Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Tom Bock Black Jack James Davis Mohammed Mohammed The Roper Report - 00:04:44 - Division 2 Easter Egg Teasing the Next AC Game? youtube.com/jorraptor 00:10:52 - GameStop Strugglin’ Brendan Sinclair @ GIB 00:21:50 Best Friend Q. - What do you think GameStop can do to diversify their business and continue in to the next-gen of gaming? - Ryan Bickham 00:24:25 - Prince Harry Wants to Ban Games, Liz Lanier @ Vatiety 00:28:25 - Ubi Cancels Starlink Physical Toys, Hayden Taylor GIB 00:31:08 - Out today 00:34:53 - 23 & Me 00:36:25 - SkillShare Reader mail - 00:37:45 - We know it's not and I love great games, but not at the expense of those creating it. Perhaps speak out at IGDA meet ups on how to better things? - Alex Russ (Zero Syndicate) 00:45:30 - Do you think Casey and EA will takes mental health issues seriously and help change the whole industry or will suffers just be ignored completely? - Borzen00 (Bore-zen Zero Zero) 00:50:05 - Do you think we can ever find some balance between accessibility vs. challenge vs. creative direction? - Alec from Minnesota 00:53:14 - Letter from Steve - Steve Saylor, the Blind Gamer 00:55:50 - Squad Up: Deric(Ps4) - TheCakersMan 00:56:18 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s host: Fran and Andrea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Order your 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service kit at http://23andme.com/games The first 500 people to sign up will receive a 2 month free trial. Go to https://skl.sh/kindafunnygamesdaily3 to start your trial now. Fran and Gary discuss Borderlands, Epic Games Store, Persona rumors, and more! Time Stamps - 00:02:30 - Housekeeping Saturday Meet ‘n’ Greet, you’re on the clock, New York! 3 p.m. at E’s Bar - Morningside Heights Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Tom Bock Black Jack James Davis Mohammed Mohammed The Roper Report - 00:05:38 - Borderlands 3 Release Date, New Trailer, Epic Store Exclusive By Tamoor Hussain (GameSpot) 00:14:33 - BORDERLANDS 3 SUPPORTS CROSS-PLATFORM CO-OP ACCORDING TO MICROSOFT STORE 00:21:11 - REPORT: Anthem Developers Cite Hardships as Problems By Jason Schrier (Kotaku) 00:45:11 - LEAK: Persona 5 on Switch, Metroid Prime Trilogy By Matt Purslow (IGN) 00:52:30 - Nintendo Announces 3 New Games for Switch Online in April By Nathan Anstadt (Game Informer) 00:52:20 - Out today :: Best Friend Q. - - 00:56:50 - 23&Me 00:59:23 - Skillshare Reader mail - 01:00:40 - Should a game studio’s work environment reflect in a review score? - TwoHeadedGiant 01:03:00 - After reading Jason Schreier's article on the development of Anthem the only thing I could think of is what could we do as consumers? - Alex Russ (Zero Syndicate) 01:05:10 - Squad Up:GillyBrums ("Gil") PS4 - Br1ght-Shadow 01:06:45 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s host: Greg and Andrea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Order your 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service kit at http://23andme.com/games The first 500 people to sign up will receive a 2 month free trial. Go to https://skl.sh/kindafunnygamesdaily3 to start your trial now. Steven Brown -- AKA Capitalist Pig -- joins Greg to talk about a teaser site for Persona 5 S and Jason Schrier's "How BioWare's Anthem Went Wrong" article. Time Stamps - 00:05:22 - Housekeeping The Roper Report - 00:06:23 - WTF is Persona 5S?! 00:13:31 - Cyberpunk 2077’s Only Game Over is if you Die 00:22:04 - AC3 Pulled from PC Stores 00:28:35 - No More Heroes News at E3? 00:30:06 - Out today 00:32:04 - 23&Me 00:33:20 - Skillshare Reader mail - 00:34:45 - “With Sekiro released as the most recent of the super-difficult games, the discussion point continues to come up surrounding the inclusion of an Easy Mode...” - Rj J 00:47:16 - Squad Up: Mike Mangiarelli - Xbox One - mikeymang7557 00:48:31 - Required Reading - https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964 00:51:55 - “Do you think BioWare will try to do anything to make nice or to get out in front of anything else?” - Randy Brunet 00:59:42 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s host: Fran & Whitta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Order your 23andMe Health + Ancestry Service kit at http://23andme.com/games The first 500 people to sign up will receive a 2 month free trial. Go to https://skl.sh/kindafunnygamesdaily3 to start your trial now. Tim and Greg talk about Driveclub being removed from the PSN and its servers being shutdown, r/Games closing for the day, and more! Time Stamps - 00:02:34 - Housekeeping Today, all content on RT is free. Go watch Waiting for the Punchline. Saturday, you’re on the clock, New York! 3 p.m. at e’s Bar Morningside Heights Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Tom Bock Black Jack James Davis Mohammed Mohammed The Roper Report - 00:04:20 - DriveClub Servers shutting down in 2020, Robert Ramsey @ Push Square 00:06:15 Best Friend Q. - On Friday Sony announced that Driveclub will be removed from the PSN on August 31st 2019, and the servers will be shut down permanently on March 31st, 2020. The list of features that will no longer function for the game is quite extensive, as it was designed with online play as its focal point. As exciting as an all digital future is, shouldn't news like this give us pause for multiple reasons? - Black Jack 00:25:28 - r/Games Closes for the day 00:34:40 - SEGA Genesis Mini Coming, Matthew Handrahan @ GIB 00:36:52 - Sony Changes PS4 Refund Policy, Steve Watta @ GameSpot 00:38:50 Best Friend Q. - What if Sony is making an all digital version of the PS5, maybe even the PS4 as well, and they realized how much more money they could make buy cutting out the middleman and forcing people to buy their digital games through PSN. - Dylan (AKA TheDmon AKA The big Dill 00:43:09 - Swatting Dude Gets 20 years, Roxana Hegeman @ AP 00:43:20 - Out today 00:43:58 - 23 & Me 00:45:45 - Skillshare Reader mail - 00:48:25 - What are some of your favorite April Fools pranks? Have you fell for any? Have any of you produced an April Fools prank? Greg, was creating The Roper Report any different today? - 2038 Pokémon CEO 00:53:19 - Has there ever been a game that frustrated you so much that you have actually made a controller meet its maker? - Tanner richards 00:56:00 - Squad Up: 2038 Pokémon CEO (Pokémon Go) - 7628 0137 4264 00:57:00 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s host: Greg and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices