Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Gary Whitta and Greg argue about what PlayStation did right and wrong today as well as how it stacks up to Xbox's strategy. Time Stamps - 00:03:45 - Housekeeping We were supposed to host the Core Reveal Party this week on Kinda Funny, but working from home means that can’t happen. We will do a big stream where we play Core with you and build multiplayer games, but that isn’t happening this week. Instead, support Core! They’re in alpha and you can sign up to create your own multiplayer games and play them instantly with the world! Go to CoreGames.com to get in the alpha, get creating, and get ready for our stream. Plus, you can catch the team streaming on twitch.tv/corelive. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Mohammed Mohammed, Drew Gardiner, Black Jack, The Kinda Funny Destiny 2 PC Clan The Roper Report - 00:07:15 - PS5’s Spec Reveal 00:42:00 - GameStop Cancels Animal Crossing, Doom Midnight Launches, Matt Kim @ IGN REQUIRED READING: GameStop's Employees Fear Its Coronavirus Policies Are Dangerously Flawed, KOTAKU’S IAN WALKER https://kotaku.com/gamestops-employees-fear-its-coronavirus-policies-are-d-1842367297 00:48:50 - How much further do you think we have jumped towards physical copies of games being phased out? - Best Friends Q: anakinjmt 00:52:00 - Minecraft Dungeons Delayed Because of COVID? 00:55:07 - Gaming Up 75 Percent amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Patrick Shanley @ THR 00:58:20 - When Can You Pre-Load Half-Life: Alyx? Eddie @ GameSpot 01:01:10 - More Tales from the Borderlands?! Matt Purslow @ IGN 01:04:39 - HIMS 01:06:05 - MANSCAPED 01:08:10 - Out today 01:09:15 - Squad Up: Nick Ware(PS4) - Inferno141 01:10:00 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless and Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Maalis 20201h 20min

Blessing and Imran recapt he Nintendo Indie World stream and discuss what to expect for tomorrow's PlayStation 5 news. Timr Stamps - 00:04:28 - Housekeeping Our Doom Eternal review is live now! We were supposed to host the Core Reveal Party this week on Kinda Funny, but working from home means that can’t happen. We will do a big stream where we play Core with you and build multiplayer games, but that isn’t happening this week. Instead, support Core! They’re in alpha and you can sign up to create your own multiplayer games and play them instantly with the world! Go to CoreGames.com to get in the alpha, get creating, and get ready for our stream. Plus, you can catch the team streaming on twitch.tv/corelive. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Mohammed Mohammed, Drew Gardiner, Black Jack, The Kinda Funny Destiny 2 PC Clan The Roper Report - 00:06:05 - Let’s Recap Nintendo’s Indie World Stream 00:26:07 - We have NEW PlayStation 5 info coming - PlayStation Twitter 00:31:20 - PS5 is ready to share more of what we have to look forward to, Do you think this is because they see Xbox as driving the agenda at the moment or is it that now they kinda know what series x has to offer they’re confident enough in the PS5 to reveal its stats. - Best Friends Q: a Qwerk of Fate 00:32:19 - Tomorrow's the big day and we finally find out what exactly the PS5's potential will be. But, How do you think they'll handle it? Technical direct like their Wired articles so far? - Best Friends Q: The Nano Biologist 00:37:35 - HIMS 00:39:00 - MANSCAPED 00:41:08 - Doom Eternal & Persona 5 Royal Review Roundup 00:48:12 - Sakurai has revealed Smash Bros. DLC work has been affected by coronavirus - Andy Robinson @ Video Games Chronicle 00:54:20 - Gamescom prep continuing as planned despite Cologne event ban - James Batchelor @ GIBiz 00:58:50 - Out today Reader mail - 01:02:18 - I wanted to write in to comment on the news yesterday of Xbox's proprietary storage requirements. I think this is a MASSIVE mistake - Evan from Indiana 01:05:07 - The Sony/Kojima/Konami rumors are even crazier now with Sony allegedly trying to buy multiple IPs from Konami. Does this make it more or less believable for you guys? - dhcanada 01:09:31 - You‘re Wrong Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Gary Whitta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Maalis 20201h 17min

Greg and Tim talk you through all the Xbox Series X details from today and talk Animal Crossing Reviews! Timestamps: 00:04:05 - Housekeeping Our Animal Crossing review is live now! We were supposed to host the Core Reveal Party this week on Kinda Funny, but working from home means that can’t happen. We will do a big stream where we play Core with you and build multiplayer games, but that isn’t happening this week. Instead, support Core! They’re in alpha and you can sign up to create your own multiplayer games and play them instantly with the world! Go to CoreGames.com to get in the alpha, get creating, and get ready for our stream. Plus, you can catch the team streaming on twitch.tv/corelive. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Mohammed Mohammed, Drew Gardiner, Black Jack, The Kinda Funny Destiny 2 PC Clan The Roper Report - 00:15:08 - Xbox Series X BLOWOUT! 00:14:18 - What's more important? Load times or better graphics? - Best Friends Q: BJ Bernardo 00:20:15 - What’s new with the controller? Joe Skrebbels @ IGN 00:27:56 - It’ll use Proprietary Cards, Mike Williams at USG 00:33:22 - Is Microsoft making a mistake not including more storage, or is that a strategic move to help keep the price down and stay competitive with PS5? - Best Friends Q: Anakinjmt 00:38:42 - Gears 5 will be banging at launch, Richard Leadbetter @ Digital Foundry 00:40:46 - With Xbox today detailing even more of the series x specs and technology, and seemingly not leaving themselves with much about the console to reveal, where do you think the big Pr beats will come from when the official launch happens? - Best Friends Q: a Qwerk of Fate 00:44:18 - Nintendo Indie World Showcase Tomorrow 00:48:20 - Animal Crossing Review Round-Up 00:57:25 - HIMS 00:59:20 - MANSCAPED 01:01:45 - Out today 01:03:50 - Squad Up: Mike(Xbox) - Vanhhh 01:04:25 - You‘re Wrong This Week’s Hosts: TUESDAY: Greg and Imran WEDNESDAY: Greg and Gary Whitta THURSDAY: Greg and Tim FRIDAY: Greg and Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Maalis 20201h 14min

Blessing and Greg talk about new Silent Hill(s) rumors, Dreams Beta Evaluation, and more. Time Stamps - 00:06:00 - Housekeeping The Roper Report - 00:06:21 - Is Silent Hill Making a Return? 00:18:43 - “How do you see this affecting Sony’s relationship with Kojima?” - Ignacio Rojas 00:22:16 - Media Molecule is launching Dreams Beta Evaluation 00:31:24 - Square Enix has an E3 Update 00:34:32 - February US sales down 29% 00:41:56 - Niantic’s introducing some changes to Pokémon GO 00:46:53 - Ad 00:51:56 - Out today Reader mail - 00:58:23 - “Is there any chance for a last minute Animal Crossing and Doom: Eternal delay?” - BradenEggs 01:02:35 - Squad Up: Liam - Xbox - Muppetlead 01:14:29 - Squad Up: https://bit.ly/3a0K2yg 01:06:31 - You‘re Wrong 01:09:10 - Post Show Next Week’s Hosts: Monday - Greg & Blessing Tuesday - Greg & Imran Wednesday - Greg & Whitta Thursday - Greg & Tim Friday - Greg & Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Maalis 20201h 15min

Greg and Blessing talk Cyberpunk 2077, the Witcher game that isn't The Witcher 4, and crunch at Naughty Dog. Time Stamps - 00:03:36 - Housekeeping The Roper Report - 00:04:18 - CD Projekt Red’s Next Game Might Be Witcher but not Witcher 4 00:21:53 - Kotaku’s Compensating Reviewers with Time Off 00:34:18 - Good Guy Discord 00:36:06 - Ubisoft’s Up to Something 00:40:15 - LEGO + Mario 00:44:07 - Out today 00:48:46 - Ads Reader mail - 00:52:45 - “Is it time to move what would be hands on demos to streaming platforms?” - Tommyboy 01:00:53 - Required Reading: https://bit.ly/39M5ffw 01:04:33 - “How do you morally reconcile playing these video games?” - Gondors Condor 01:11:25 - You‘re Wrong 01:13:32 - Post Show Tomorrow’s Hosts: Blessing & Tim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Maalis 20201h 19min

E3 IS CANCELLED. Blessing and Gary are joined by Greg to discuss what E3's cancellation means for the industry. Time Stamps - 00:03:01 - Housekeeping The Roper Report - 00:04:26 - It's official: E3 2020 has been cancelled 00:21:27 - “Do you think we will still see a large number of announcements clustered together?” - Chase Winters 00:27:32 - “How will the cancellation of E3 affect industry insiders like yourselves?” - Krajookie 00:31:01 - “Who do you think strikes first as far as next gen announces are concerned?” - Probably Oliver 00:41:12 - Ad 00:45:20 - It’s time for another Review Roundup: Nioh 2 00:51:51 - Doom Eternal is not true 4K on Google Stadia 00:59:03 - Two New Nintendo Directs Might be incoming 01:01:52 - Out today 01:03:46 - Squad Up: MarleyNito - PS4 - ingenito1993 01:06:11 - You‘re Wrong 01:10:58 - Post Show Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Maalis 20201h 16min

Tim and Greg have a HUGE news day to walk you through - reviews, Reggie, and more! Time Stamps - 00:04:07 - Housekeeping The Roper Report - 00:05:21 - Ori and the Will of the Wisps Reviews 00:11:11 - GameStop appoints Reggie to Board 00:14:00 - “What does this mean?” - Super 00:18:07 - Horizon is coming to PC 00:23:17 - 2K Making NFL Games Again 00:30:00 - “Both Madden and the WWE 2K games have both felt samey year after year…” - anakinjmt 00:33:43 - We’re getting another Tony Hawk? 00:39:44 - COD Warzone isn’t REALLY FTP on Xbox 00:46:23 - “Do you think Halo Infinite will have a similar mode?” - Grayling Thibodeaux 00:47:44 - Game Informer Restructuring 00:50:47 - Out today 00:57:06 - Ads Reader mail - 01:01:33 - “Could we get a 3D Lego Mario Game, is this just a tease for Super Mario Lego sets?” - The 5 Star Man 01:03:57 - Squad Up: Gondors Condor - Xbox - Gondors Condor 01:04:53 - You‘re Wrong 01:06:52 - Post Show Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg & Whitta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Maalis 20201h 12min

Hurry to http://upstart.com/kfgames to find out how low your Upstart rate is! To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to http:// mintmobile.com/games. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code games only at http://brooklinen.com Blessing and Tim discuss Call of Duty: Warzone Time Stamps - 00:05:30 - Housekeeping Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Mohammed Mohammed, Drew Gardiner, Black Jack, The Kinda Funny Destiny 2 PC Clan The Roper Report - 00:06:20 - A NEW CALL OF DUTY IS LAUNCHING TOMORROW 00:24:40 - Cyberpunk has revealed the look for its feminine protagonist - Joseph Knoop @ IGN 00:27:30 - With the industry trying to shed it's bro culture skin, what other changes would you like to see from your favorite devs that would move the needle further? - Best Friends Q: Frank Furterr 00:30:00 - Fallout 76 Broke its VO Budget - Hayley Williams @ GameSpot 00:35:45 - Mojang and EA cancel live events in response to COVID-19 - Haydn Taylor @ GIBiz 00:37:52 - SXSW has been cancelled - Natalie Jarvey @ The Hollywood Reporter 00:41:50 - Do you expect a new Sonic game there? - Best Friends Q: Nano Biologist 00:45:42 - UPSTART 00:47:05 - MINT MOBILE 00:48:28 - BROOKLINEN 00:50:20 - Out today Reader mail - 00:52:00 - Are there women in games that you personally look up to or aspire to emulate in your work at Kinda Funny? - Jamie S 00:55:31 - "Spell your name using only video game titles" - Charles Jakobsen 01:01:29 - Could you see this show flopping and being a 1-2 season long affair? - Michael Knight 01:04:04 - You‘re Wrong This Week’s Hosts: TUESDAY: Blessing and Imran WEDNESDAY: Greg and Whitta THURSDAY: Greg and Blessing FRIDAY: Greg and Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maalis 20201h 13min