Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Blessing and Tim talk about Game Boy and Game Boy Color games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, bad news for the semiconductor shortage, and more!

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Monday is labor day which means that we’re off! Tim, what does that mean for content

A new episode of The Blessing Show is out and it’s ALL about EA Sports Big and it features multiple cameos that you don’t want to miss.

It’s SUB-TEMBER on Twitch! Viewers across the platform throughout the month can take advantage of 20% off subscriptions for first-time subscribers and gifted subs. Your support means the world to us here at Kinda Funny and right now you can take advantage of this deal and receive benefits like ad-free viewing, sub emotes, and more.

Thank you to our Patreon Producers Black Jack & The Kinda Funny Destiny 2 PC Clan

The Roper Report -

00:07:50 - Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles are headed to Nintendo Switch Online - Tom Phillips @ Eurogamer

00:17:45 - Toshiba Warns Power-Chip Supply to Stay Tight for Another Year - Takashi Mochizuki @ Bloomberg

00:22:35 - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Release Date Seemingly Leaks - Taylor Lyles @ IGN

00:30:47 - Ad

00:32:11 - The artist behind Jet Set Radio has returned to Sega - Andy Robinson @ VGC

00:37:30 - Shang-Chi has joined Fortnite! - Mark Delaney @ GameSpot

00:42:15 - Out today

00:47:40 - You‘re Wrong

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The Garcia/Gettys Information Squad talk about the upcoming PlayStation Showcase and more!

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TODAY Surgeon Simulator 2 is FINALLY here, and SnowBikeMike is going to play it on launch day. The catch? Kevin is going to use IRL robotic arms to mess with Mike while Tim and Joey hang out! Thursday at 11AM PT on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames the VOD will then go up on youtube.com/kindafunnyplays

Starting today on Twitch it's SUB-TEMBER! Viewers across the platform throughout the month can take advantage of 20% off subscriptions for first-time subscribers and gifted subs. Your support means the world to us here at Kinda Funny and right now you can take advantage of this deal and receive benefits like ad-free viewing, sub emotes, and more.

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Black Jack &The Kinda Funny Destiny 2 PC Clan

The Roper Report  -

00:01:54 - PlayStation’s Showcase Plans - PS Blog

00:21:00 - Horizon Forbidden West Not Having an Option to Upgrade from the PS4 Version. - PlayStation FAQs

00:30:40 - Ad

00:31:45 - THQ Digital Showcase Event - Eurogamer

00:41:20 - Twitch Results - Eurogamer

00:47:45 - Out today

00:52:30 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:Blessing & Tim

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Blessing and Andy talk about the Dead Space remake, Final Fantasy VXI & Xbox at Tokyo Games Show, and more.

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TOMORROW, Surgeon Simulator 2 is FINALLY here, and SnowBikeMike is going to play it on launch day. The catch? Kevin is going to use IRL robotic arms to mess with Mike while Tim and Joey hang out! Thursday at 11AM PT on twitch.tv/kindafunnygames the VOD will then go up on youtube.com/kindafunnyplays

ALSO TOMORROW, you’re getting a new episode of The Blessing Show all about EA Sports Big. That’s going live at 7am PT with a YouTube premiere on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames

Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Black Jack & The Kinda Funny Destiny 2 PC Clan

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00:09:55 -  The new Dead Space was shown off yesterday!

00:22:50 - Tokyo Games Show COULD have Final Fantasy XI - Andy Robinson @ VGC

00:25:30 - Speaking of Tokyo Games Show, expect Xbox news as well - Chris Scullion @ VGC

00:32:30 -  Ad

00:33:39 - Brendan 'PlayerUnknown' Greene Leaves PUBG Corp & Creates New Independent Studio - Matt Kim @ IGN

00:42:32 -  Life Is Strange TV Series Still In the Works With Shawn Mendes Now Overseeing the Music - Matt Kim @ IGN

00:49:20 -  Xbox’s Tomb Raider timed exclusivity deal was reportedly ‘worth $100m’ - Andy Robinson @ Video Games Chronicle

00:56:15 - Out today

00:58:00 - Squad Up:Alex Suarez(Playstation/Life) - OMGLifeReally

01:03:05 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:Janet & Tim

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Tamoor Hussain and Gary Whitta unite in a VERY british episode of KFGD! Let's talk Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, and Metal Gear Online.

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00:00:50 - Tam and Gary are both British

00:13:51 - Housekeeping

• The Roper Report -

00:16:48 - Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad News Coming To DC Fandome

00:26:11 - Naughty Dog Teases Future

00:34:58 - Some Metal Gear Online Services Being Shut Down

00:35:28 - New Dead Space Remake Info

00:47:58 - Ads

00:49:05 - Out Today

00:55:15 - “Should different studios still have control over their studio policies?” - Takibi 

00:58:23 - You‘re Wrong

01:00:59 - Post Show

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Bless & Andy

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Blessing and Tim kick off the week discussing the possibility of Death Stranding 2, Suda 51 wanting to make a Deadpool game, and more.

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A new Kinda Funny Podcast is up right now titled: Greg’s Babysitter Power Rankings

This Thursday you’re getting a new episode of The Blessing Show. That’s going live at 7am PT with a YouTube premiere on Youtube.com/KindaFunnyGames

Thank you to our Patreon Producer: Black Jack

The Roper Report   -

00:08:40 - Norman Reedus Says Another Death Stranding Game “Is In Negotiations” - Stephanie Minor @ The Gamer

00:20:40 - Suda 51 wants to make a Deadpool game - Chris Scullion @ VGC

00:32:00 - Finally: Fortnite Adds Mike Lowrey - Wesley LeBlanc @ IGN

00:33:05 - Finally: Fortnite Adds Mike Lowrey - Wesley LeBlanc @ IGN

00:37:50 - NetEase is in Talks to Hire the Creator of Yakuza (the games) - Takashi Mochizuki @ Bloomberg

00:45:25 - From Nibel: Disco Elysium has been rated for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Switch

00:49:04 - Out today

00:49:50 - Squad Up:Brian(Mobile) - Alliance name: KFBFs

ONE OF THEM ROTATIN’ SEGMENTS

Required Reading: Naughty By Nature – Naughty Dog Leadership Reflects On The Studio's History - Ben Reeves @ GameInformer

https://www.gameinformer.com/exclusive-interview/2021/08/28/naughty-by-nature-naughty-dog-leadership-reflects-on-the-studios

00:51:55 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:Tam & Gary Whitta

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Greg and Blessing talk about Elden Ring news from Gamescom, No More Heroes 3 reviews, and CatDog!

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00:08:10 - Housekeeping

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Thank you to our Patreon Producer: Black Jack.

The Roper Report -

00:10:15 - Elden Ring Previews - Kinda Funny Games Daily 08.27.21

00:26:40 - Would you report on these 15 minutes the same way? - Best Friends Q:dhruvenator

00:33:50 - Ad

00:37:08 - No More Heroes 3 Review Round-Up

00:50:14 - Overwatch Name Change, Brendan Sinclair @ GIB

00:55:08 - Why no Halo Campaign at Gamescom? -Joseph Staten, Head of Creative for Halo Infinite

00:56:30 -Cat Dog and April O’Neil added to Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

00:58:10 - Out today

01:00:40 - You‘re Wrong

Next Week’s Hosts:

Mon: Blessing & Tim

Tues: Tam & Gary Whitta

Wed: Blessing & Andy

Thurs: Janet & Tim

Fri: Blessing & Tim

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Greg and Tim talk about Fortnite's MLK activation, Halo's PC specs, and the designer of the NES retiring.

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Janet and Andy talk about Halo Infinite's leaked release date, Activision Blizzard lawsuit news, and IGN republishing its Palestine article!

Follow Janet: https://twitter.com/Gameonysus

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• Arcade1Up Unveiled a Junior Line of Cabinets

The Roper Report -

00:02:38 - Halo Infinite December 8 release date will reportedly be announced today - The Verge 

00:15:22 - Activision Blizzard Allegedly Withholding and Suppressing Evidence - Axios 

00:26:00 - IGN Republishes Its Post on Palestine - IGN / Gameindustry.biz

00:35:10 - Ad  

00:38:15 - Xcloud coming to console - The Verge 

00:50:10 - Arcade1Up Unveiled a Junior Line of Cabinets

00:54:25 - Out today

00:55:00 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Greg and Tim

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Gary Whitta and Greg Miller talk about the WWE 2K22 fallout, Destiny 2's new content, and more!

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00:03:54 - Housekeeping

00:07:07 - WWE and 2K Infighting?!

00:25:07 - EA Makes Apex Legends’ Ping System and Other Accessibility Patents Free to Use

00:27:19 - Destiny Stuff Leaks

00:36:50 - Ads

00:39:45 - JOEY, WAKE UP! Stardew Valley esport!

00:43:02 - GARY, WAKE UP YOUR WIFE! ACO getting 60 FPS Patch

00:45:20 - Out today

00:46:40 - Squad Up: Alex Price - PlayStation - Aliens: Fireteam Elite - PurEChaoS72

Tomorrow’s Hosts: Janet & Andy

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Blessing and Tim talk about Psychonoauts 2's excellent reviews, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, and Halo not launching with Co-op campaign and Forge.

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A new Xcast is up right now and it’s a jam packed episode talking about the Halo news, and a Twelve Minutes spoilercast featuring Mike Howard, Greg Miller, Kahlief Adams, Parris Lily, and Barrett Courtney.

It’s a BIG OLE week with Gamescom happening which means:

KFGD tomorrow is going live early at 9am PT BECAUSE...

Tomorrow we’ll be reacting live to Xbox’s Gamescom showcase at 10am PT right here on Twitch.tv/KindaFunnyGames

The post show to that will be your Kinda Funny Xcast this week.

Wednesday we’ll be reacting live to Gamescom Opening Night Live at 11am PT right here.

The Post Show to that will be your Kinda FUnny Gamescast for this week.

PS I Love You XOXO is going up on REDACTED instead of tomorrow BECAUSE that’ll be our preview of Deathloop and [REDACTED]

The Roper Report  -

00:05:57 - Psychonauts 2 Reviews are up!

00:21:09 - Another review round-up: Aliens Fireteam Elite

00:33:00 - Ad

00:36:02 - Halo Infinite won't have co-op Campaign and Forge at launch - Matt Brown @ Windows Central

00:44:30 - WWE 2K22 will release in March 2022 - Vikki Blake @ Eurogamer

00:49:12 - Hideo Kojima Says 12 Minutes makes him want to make another adventure game - Adam Bankhurst @ IGN

00:52:00 - Out today

00:52:37 - You‘re Wrong

Tomorrow’s Hosts:Greg & Gary Whitta

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