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Today, in the nerdy news you need to know about, the dominoes are finally falling for Xbox. We're going to talk about the fact that Mario Kart World almost was a Switch 1 game, and the fact that a PlayStation Studio was chasing generative AI. We'll have all this and more because this is Kind of Funny Games Daily. What's up, everybody.

Today, in the nerdy news you need to know about, the dominoes are finally falling for Xbox. We're going to talk about the fact that Mario Kart World almost was a Switch 1 game, and the fact that a PlayStation Studio was chasing generative AI. We'll have all this and more because this is Kind of Funny Games Daily. What's up, everybody.

This is, I think, a question that I would hope is just going to be as good as it was in the base game, but it is super chat here before you go. Tyler Wallace says, Hey, Andy, how is the combat in the lives of PDLC? Is it just more of the same? Feels as good?

This is, I think, a question that I would hope is just going to be as good as it was in the base game, but it is super chat here before you go. Tyler Wallace says, Hey, Andy, how is the combat in the lives of PDLC? Is it just more of the same? Feels as good?

As you know, Tim, world premiere. Kind of Funny Loves Magic the Gathering. The reason we love Magic the Gathering is me, Greg Miller. Of course, long ago, stick with me. I'm not wrong on this one. This is true. Long ago, the Magic folks reached out and said, we're doing a crossover with Ghostbusters. Do you want to exclusively reveal some Ghostbuster cards? I said, yes. They sent me the cards.

As you know, Tim, world premiere. Kind of Funny Loves Magic the Gathering. The reason we love Magic the Gathering is me, Greg Miller. Of course, long ago, stick with me. I'm not wrong on this one. This is true. Long ago, the Magic folks reached out and said, we're doing a crossover with Ghostbusters. Do you want to exclusively reveal some Ghostbuster cards? I said, yes. They sent me the cards.

I was going to say, Eric Myers in the Super Chat says, can you talk about why Herman Lee was there?

I was going to say, Eric Myers in the Super Chat says, can you talk about why Herman Lee was there?

Blessing was like, this looks really cool. Mike was like, I used to play Magic all the time. Get me Magic cards. And Blessing was like, well, I'd like to try. And so then we got that. We did a stream. We all fell in love with Magic, myself included. I've just been too busy to actually commit like Blessing is, who's obsessed and obscenely obsessed with it. Mike as well.

Blessing was like, this looks really cool. Mike was like, I used to play Magic all the time. Get me Magic cards. And Blessing was like, well, I'd like to try. And so then we got that. We did a stream. We all fell in love with Magic, myself included. I've just been too busy to actually commit like Blessing is, who's obsessed and obscenely obsessed with it. Mike as well.

There's literally like six feet. He could have gone more, more than that. You know, could have gone. This is kind of funny games daily each and every weekday on a variety of platforms. We run you through the nerdy video game news. Need to know about live on twitch.tv slash kind of funny games, youtube.com slash kind of funny games and podcast services around. the globe.

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And Magic's taken over the office. It took me over. We just did a stream a couple days ago. They played in the lunchroom. Why did you do a stream? Final Fantasy, baby. That's right, everybody. Of course, Final Fantasy is also crossing over with Magic the Gathering. The entire Final Fantasy saga is here June 13th.

And Magic's taken over the office. It took me over. We just did a stream a couple days ago. They played in the lunchroom. Why did you do a stream? Final Fantasy, baby. That's right, everybody. Of course, Final Fantasy is also crossing over with Magic the Gathering. The entire Final Fantasy saga is here June 13th.

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But you can also do birthday tax, which is a big deal. Logan Jensen writes in and says, birthday tax to my fiance, Ellen. Greg, why don't you say something nice about Kansas to her since she's from there? Uh-oh. Hey, Ellen, wanted to wish you a happy birthday. And of course... tell you that you should be so glad you're from Kansas. Of course, you found Logan here who isn't from Kansas.

But you can also do birthday tax, which is a big deal. Logan Jensen writes in and says, birthday tax to my fiance, Ellen. Greg, why don't you say something nice about Kansas to her since she's from there? Uh-oh. Hey, Ellen, wanted to wish you a happy birthday. And of course... tell you that you should be so glad you're from Kansas. Of course, you found Logan here who isn't from Kansas.

So what I love about people from Kansas that are able to break out of the mud hole, right, is the fact that they can look around at all of these other inbred hicks, just the stupidest motherfuckers who don't know if it's water or turpentine when they're drinking it because they're so exhausted from having sex with their family members. You were able to look at these people

So what I love about people from Kansas that are able to break out of the mud hole, right, is the fact that they can look around at all of these other inbred hicks, just the stupidest motherfuckers who don't know if it's water or turpentine when they're drinking it because they're so exhausted from having sex with their family members. You were able to look at these people

your peers and go, no, I will not. I will not give into this. I will not have sex with my brother. All right. I will go find a nice man named Logan Jensen. Happy birthday. You could be just like that.

your peers and go, no, I will not. I will not give into this. I will not have sex with my brother. All right. I will go find a nice man named Logan Jensen. Happy birthday. You could be just like that.

Why not? Why not come and hang out? You too could be insulted. Housekeeping for you. We're an 11-person business all about live talk shows. Today, after Kind of Funny Games Daily, you're getting the Kind of Funny Games cast review of Death Stranding. That's right. Snowbike Mike. Roger Picorni, of course, did two marathon streams. One big marathon stream. Not a stream last night that went longer.

Why not? Why not come and hang out? You too could be insulted. Housekeeping for you. We're an 11-person business all about live talk shows. Today, after Kind of Funny Games Daily, you're getting the Kind of Funny Games cast review of Death Stranding. That's right. Snowbike Mike. Roger Picorni, of course, did two marathon streams. One big marathon stream. Not a stream last night that went longer.

So that they could finish the game and come in and give you a review today. We're excited about that. After that, we're doing a stream of The Outer Worlds. Remember, do your homework. We are re-reviewing The Outer Worlds one week from Friday. It'll be myself, Andy, and Stella Chung coming in remotely. I've been playing it.

So that they could finish the game and come in and give you a review today. We're excited about that. After that, we're doing a stream of The Outer Worlds. Remember, do your homework. We are re-reviewing The Outer Worlds one week from Friday. It'll be myself, Andy, and Stella Chung coming in remotely. I've been playing it.

I'm excited to talk about it and get us ready for SGF and the Xbox presentation and a big deep dive and get ready for it. So get ready for that to show you where my character is. Of course, Taylor Swift. I'll be streaming it with Mike today. If you're a kind of funny member, today's Gregway is about The Last of Us Now That I'm a Dad.

I'm excited to talk about it and get us ready for SGF and the Xbox presentation and a big deep dive and get ready for it. So get ready for that to show you where my character is. Of course, Taylor Swift. I'll be streaming it with Mike today. If you're a kind of funny member, today's Gregway is about The Last of Us Now That I'm a Dad.

The beloved Final Fantasy RPG series, 16 mainline games of unforgettable characters, items, and moments are now here in Magic the Gathering. This is not a sponsored thing. In the same vein of the Ghostbusters thing, they said, do you want to reveal exclusively? Yes, we do. Magic the Gathering cards. And I said, well... Sure. I mean, I'm not the Final Fantasy guy, but Tim Geddes is. I am.

The beloved Final Fantasy RPG series, 16 mainline games of unforgettable characters, items, and moments are now here in Magic the Gathering. This is not a sponsored thing. In the same vein of the Ghostbusters thing, they said, do you want to reveal exclusively? Yes, we do. Magic the Gathering cards. And I said, well... Sure. I mean, I'm not the Final Fantasy guy, but Tim Geddes is. I am.

One of the things many people had wanted me to really think about and talk about. You know what I mean? And so we're going to, based on, of course, Episode 6, which I watched last night. Hell yes. And then... Big news for you. Friday, it all comes down to this. It is the final episode of the Elder Scrolls Online Podcast, a kind of funny Gamescast limited series.

One of the things many people had wanted me to really think about and talk about. You know what I mean? And so we're going to, based on, of course, Episode 6, which I watched last night. Hell yes. And then... Big news for you. Friday, it all comes down to this. It is the final episode of the Elder Scrolls Online Podcast, a kind of funny Gamescast limited series.

Of course, we have been working with ZeniMax Online Studios. We have had the devs on for three parts. Deepest dive of my career, getting to talk about everything. Thank you, everyone who's watched this. I know so many of you have written in saying... I'm not an ESO fan. I'm never going to play it.

Of course, we have been working with ZeniMax Online Studios. We have had the devs on for three parts. Deepest dive of my career, getting to talk about everything. Thank you, everyone who's watched this. I know so many of you have written in saying... I'm not an ESO fan. I'm never going to play it.

But listening to them tell the story of how they made the game, the trials and tribulations of keeping it alive, what it is, all the stuff, has been fantastic. And we will answer the question on this final episode. Timothy, Robert Geddes, will ESO ever have cross play? We will answer it on this one. Thank you to our Patreon producers, Carl Jacobs, Omega Buster, and Delaney Twining.

But listening to them tell the story of how they made the game, the trials and tribulations of keeping it alive, what it is, all the stuff, has been fantastic. And we will answer the question on this final episode. Timothy, Robert Geddes, will ESO ever have cross play? We will answer it on this one. Thank you to our Patreon producers, Carl Jacobs, Omega Buster, and Delaney Twining.

Today we're brought to you by Subway Surfers and Factor, but we'll tell you about that later. For now, let's begin the show with what is and forever will be the Roper Report.

Today we're brought to you by Subway Surfers and Factor, but we'll tell you about that later. For now, let's begin the show with what is and forever will be the Roper Report.

Eight items on the Roper Report.

Eight items on the Roper Report.

And this is a chance to go pour yourself a coffee, get on your comfy pants, because we're going to be here a while, everybody. Number one. Is Xbox finally winning? Are the dominoes finally falling? We go to the one, the only Rebecca Valentine at IGN.com.

And this is a chance to go pour yourself a coffee, get on your comfy pants, because we're going to be here a while, everybody. Number one. Is Xbox finally winning? Are the dominoes finally falling? We go to the one, the only Rebecca Valentine at IGN.com.

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered launched in a not-so-surprising shadow drop at the tail end of the month, and in just one week managed to vastly outsell the original Oblivion's first 15 months on the market. This comes from Circona, which reports that Oblivion was not just the best-selling game in the US for the month of April in dollar sales,

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered launched in a not-so-surprising shadow drop at the tail end of the month, and in just one week managed to vastly outsell the original Oblivion's first 15 months on the market. This comes from Circona, which reports that Oblivion was not just the best-selling game in the US for the month of April in dollar sales,

And the third best-selling game in 2025 so far, it also sold more units in April than the original Oblivion managed in its first 15 months and brought in more money than the original Oblivion did in its first 14 months. While that's admittedly not a huge shock given the massively larger install base Oblivion sold into now compared to 2006, it's still an incredible feat.

And the third best-selling game in 2025 so far, it also sold more units in April than the original Oblivion managed in its first 15 months and brought in more money than the original Oblivion did in its first 14 months. While that's admittedly not a huge shock given the massively larger install base Oblivion sold into now compared to 2006, it's still an incredible feat.

The remainder of April's top 20 present some fascinating twists on the usual suspects we see on the charts. In second place for the month was Forza Horizon 5, up from number 42 last month due to its PlayStation 5 launch. Following it is MLB The Show 25 at number 3, and then Minecraft at number 4.

The remainder of April's top 20 present some fascinating twists on the usual suspects we see on the charts. In second place for the month was Forza Horizon 5, up from number 42 last month due to its PlayStation 5 launch. Following it is MLB The Show 25 at number 3, and then Minecraft at number 4.

up from number 11, and almost certainly riding high from the release of the Minecraft movie earlier in April. At number 5 was last month's winner, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and it's now followed by Indiana Jones and the Great Circle at number 6. Indiana Jones is now up from number 118 last month, thanks to, like Forza, its PlayStation 5 release.

up from number 11, and almost certainly riding high from the release of the Minecraft movie earlier in April. At number 5 was last month's winner, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and it's now followed by Indiana Jones and the Great Circle at number 6. Indiana Jones is now up from number 118 last month, thanks to, like Forza, its PlayStation 5 release.

As Sarkana analyst Matt Piscitella notes, four of the top five in five of the top seven best-selling games of the month on PlayStation platforms were published by Microsoft. If you're an RPG fan, you might be wondering where the heck Claire Obscure Expedition 33 is.

As Sarkana analyst Matt Piscitella notes, four of the top five in five of the top seven best-selling games of the month on PlayStation platforms were published by Microsoft. If you're an RPG fan, you might be wondering where the heck Claire Obscure Expedition 33 is.

Per Piscitella, publisher Kepler Interactive doesn't share digital data with Sarkana, and thus Expedition 33's digital sales aren't counted and likely resulted in it not appearing anywhere on the chart. Piscatella did tell me that its physical sales ranked it among the top 35 bestsellers in April, number 22 on PlayStation, and it was the 19th in monthly active users on Xbox and 21st on Steam.

Per Piscitella, publisher Kepler Interactive doesn't share digital data with Sarkana, and thus Expedition 33's digital sales aren't counted and likely resulted in it not appearing anywhere on the chart. Piscatella did tell me that its physical sales ranked it among the top 35 bestsellers in April, number 22 on PlayStation, and it was the 19th in monthly active users on Xbox and 21st on Steam.

Quote, Quote, It's a game that was been incredibly well received by an enthusiast audience, but in the end of the month had not crossed over to the mainstream in a significant way. We'll have to see what May ends up looking like, with more physical copies entering the market and word of mouth pushing the game to a bigger audience. That is the end of Rebs reporting. As always, well done.

Quote, Quote, It's a game that was been incredibly well received by an enthusiast audience, but in the end of the month had not crossed over to the mainstream in a significant way. We'll have to see what May ends up looking like, with more physical copies entering the market and word of mouth pushing the game to a bigger audience. That is the end of Rebs reporting. As always, well done.

It's true. So, ladies, gentlemen, and NBs, we have five brand new Magic the Gathering cards to reveal. Barrett, please reveal the first one. Baron, Airship Kingdom. Which one is this one from, Greg? I'm quizzing you, sir. I'm quizzing you, sir. And actually, it's written at the bottom of the card. If you would have just given me five seconds to cheat.

It's true. So, ladies, gentlemen, and NBs, we have five brand new Magic the Gathering cards to reveal. Barrett, please reveal the first one. Baron, Airship Kingdom. Which one is this one from, Greg? I'm quizzing you, sir. I'm quizzing you, sir. And actually, it's written at the bottom of the card. If you would have just given me five seconds to cheat.

I know I titled this about Xbox. Are they finally winning? And then going to talk about Claire Obscure here, of course, because I know when you start talking about NPDs, that would be one we come up on. But of course, remember that it's on Xbox Game Pass, making it part of this conversation.

I know I titled this about Xbox. Are they finally winning? And then going to talk about Claire Obscure here, of course, because I know when you start talking about NPDs, that would be one we come up on. But of course, remember that it's on Xbox Game Pass, making it part of this conversation.

And as Barrett already tossed up, if you're a visual one, I want to go to Jeff Grubb, who of course quoted Matt Piscitella's thing, April 2025, top 10 best-selling premium games on PlayStation platforms, US dollar sales, with Jeff Grubb saying, half of the list is Microsoft. Of course, again, if we were to read down this list, right,

And as Barrett already tossed up, if you're a visual one, I want to go to Jeff Grubb, who of course quoted Matt Piscitella's thing, April 2025, top 10 best-selling premium games on PlayStation platforms, US dollar sales, with Jeff Grubb saying, half of the list is Microsoft. Of course, again, if we were to read down this list, right,

Again, April 2025, top 10 best-selling games on PlayStation platforms. Number one, The Elder Scrolls Oblivion, publisher Microsoft. Number two, Forza Horizon, Microsoft. Number three, MLB The Show. Number four, Indiana Jones, Microsoft. Number five, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Microsoft. Number six, Assassin's Creed Shadows. Number seven, Minecraft, Microsoft.

Again, April 2025, top 10 best-selling games on PlayStation platforms. Number one, The Elder Scrolls Oblivion, publisher Microsoft. Number two, Forza Horizon, Microsoft. Number three, MLB The Show. Number four, Indiana Jones, Microsoft. Number five, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Microsoft. Number six, Assassin's Creed Shadows. Number seven, Minecraft, Microsoft.

Followed by WWE 2K25, NBA 2K25, and Split Fiction.

Followed by WWE 2K25, NBA 2K25, and Split Fiction.

And of course, quote tweeting this, like I said, was Jeff Grubbs saying half of this is Microsoft. And then quote tweeting that was the one, the only, Ethan Gotch from Kotaku. And I should say quote tweeting is quote blue sky. I don't fucking know what you're calling. And Ethan Gotch pointing out from Kotaku. And only one of them was developed internally from this list.

And of course, quote tweeting this, like I said, was Jeff Grubbs saying half of this is Microsoft. And then quote tweeting that was the one, the only, Ethan Gotch from Kotaku. And I should say quote tweeting is quote blue sky. I don't fucking know what you're calling. And Ethan Gotch pointing out from Kotaku. And only one of them was developed internally from this list.

Timothy, is Xbox finally winning? Are the dominoes finally falling? Has this been happening for a while? Are you aware of all this information?

Timothy, is Xbox finally winning? Are the dominoes finally falling? Has this been happening for a while? Are you aware of all this information?

Let me get you more stuff, but I do want your super chats. Everybody watching right now on YouTube.com slash kind of funny games is Xbox winning. And is this the kind of winning you'd want from Xbox? I'd like some answers to those questions while we move on to even more good news. especially in this lineup for what's going on. Today, I got a press release from the one, the only Ninja Theory.

Let me get you more stuff, but I do want your super chats. Everybody watching right now on YouTube.com slash kind of funny games is Xbox winning. And is this the kind of winning you'd want from Xbox? I'd like some answers to those questions while we move on to even more good news. especially in this lineup for what's going on. Today, I got a press release from the one, the only Ninja Theory.

baron airship kingdom of land uh town this land enters tapped the advent of the airship marked the realization of baron's dreams but also the birth of its militarism did you know that when you saw it when did you oh baron you're like oh no no i'm not i'm not too big of a four guy but i mean it makes sense i have played the intro to four many many times you play the intro many times yeah and you can see the intro at the top left right there i think with all the ships okay

baron airship kingdom of land uh town this land enters tapped the advent of the airship marked the realization of baron's dreams but also the birth of its militarism did you know that when you saw it when did you oh baron you're like oh no no i'm not i'm not too big of a four guy but i mean it makes sense i have played the intro to four many many times you play the intro many times yeah and you can see the intro at the top left right there i think with all the ships okay

Today, Ninja Theory have announced Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 will be releasing on PlayStation 5 this summer. The game will come optimized for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro and release alongside a free update with new features for players across all platforms, including the Xbox Series, Xbox PC, and Steam. So once again, we're talking about Forza. We're talking about Indiana Jones.

Today, Ninja Theory have announced Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 will be releasing on PlayStation 5 this summer. The game will come optimized for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro and release alongside a free update with new features for players across all platforms, including the Xbox Series, Xbox PC, and Steam. So once again, we're talking about Forza. We're talking about Indiana Jones.

You see...

You see...

Yeah, I think they have more Starfield updates, whatever that's going to be coming, right? So I assume, hopefully, at this Xbox showcase in two weeks, right?

Yeah, I think they have more Starfield updates, whatever that's going to be coming, right? So I assume, hopefully, at this Xbox showcase in two weeks, right?

Logan Jensen writes in and says, who's winning Game Pass subscribers? Funny you say that, Logan. Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 2 lineup, which is headlined by Metaphor ReFantasio, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Network, and to a T this news dropping today, obviously more games you'll get on Xbox wire and figure it out.

Logan Jensen writes in and says, who's winning Game Pass subscribers? Funny you say that, Logan. Microsoft has announced the Xbox Game Pass May 2025 Wave 2 lineup, which is headlined by Metaphor ReFantasio, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Network, and to a T this news dropping today, obviously more games you'll get on Xbox wire and figure it out.

But if that wasn't enough, Microsoft announces retro classics with game pass. This is a W I'm sorry. Yeah. W Y P at IGN. Microsoft has announced retro classics with game pass, a collaboration with ant stream arcade to bring a collection of over 50 classic Activision games from the eighties and nineties to game pass members.

But if that wasn't enough, Microsoft announces retro classics with game pass. This is a W I'm sorry. Yeah. W Y P at IGN. Microsoft has announced retro classics with game pass, a collaboration with ant stream arcade to bring a collection of over 50 classic Activision games from the eighties and nineties to game pass members.

The list includes the likes of Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom, MechWarrior 2, 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall. Some of the games go back 45 years. Players can even save their progress and continue later, a first for many of these games. Microsoft said retro classics with Game Pass is a step in our commitment to game preservation and backwards compatibility.

The list includes the likes of Commando, Grand Prix, Kaboom, MechWarrior 2, 31st Century Combat, and Pitfall. Some of the games go back 45 years. Players can even save their progress and continue later, a first for many of these games. Microsoft said retro classics with Game Pass is a step in our commitment to game preservation and backwards compatibility.

Retro classics will be available to all Game Pass membership options in the regions where Game Pass is currently available. Over time, Microsoft will add more classic games from Activision and Blizzard's back catalog to Game Pass, expanding the retro classics collection to over 100 games. Expect additional games to be announced monthly. Here's the official blurb from Microsoft.

Retro classics will be available to all Game Pass membership options in the regions where Game Pass is currently available. Over time, Microsoft will add more classic games from Activision and Blizzard's back catalog to Game Pass, expanding the retro classics collection to over 100 games. Expect additional games to be announced monthly. Here's the official blurb from Microsoft.

with retro classics game pass members can expect a seamless gaming experience across console pc and on supported devices with cloud gaming whether playing on xbox console the xbox app on pc or streaming on supported lg and samsung smart tvs amazon fire tv devices and meta quest headsets retro classics offers a versatile and accessible way to enjoy these nostalgic titles

with retro classics game pass members can expect a seamless gaming experience across console pc and on supported devices with cloud gaming whether playing on xbox console the xbox app on pc or streaming on supported lg and samsung smart tvs amazon fire tv devices and meta quest headsets retro classics offers a versatile and accessible way to enjoy these nostalgic titles

Game Pass members can access retro classics through their Game Pass membership by searching and installing the feature via their console or on the Xbox app on PC. Additionally, players can take on friends, rivals, or the entire world with unique challenges. For the achievement hunters, there are some great new ones to collect.

Game Pass members can access retro classics through their Game Pass membership by searching and installing the feature via their console or on the Xbox app on PC. Additionally, players can take on friends, rivals, or the entire world with unique challenges. For the achievement hunters, there are some great new ones to collect.

And for newer players, the ability to save and reload progress, a first for many of these classic titles. There's a lot here to talk about. Because they're finally winning!

And for newer players, the ability to save and reload progress, a first for many of these classic titles. There's a lot here to talk about. Because they're finally winning!

I'm not usually a turn-based person, right? But I can take a shot here and not feel like I'm throwing my money on you.

I'm not usually a turn-based person, right? But I can take a shot here and not feel like I'm throwing my money on you.

Well, this is our best chance for Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

Well, this is our best chance for Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

Can we please see the second card to reveal today? This is going? Gone?

Can we please see the second card to reveal today? This is going? Gone?

And that's one of the things for me with this retro classics, right? Not something that speaks to me. I've lived through many of these games. I don't need to go back necessarily. Yeah. But the fact that it's not just, oh, we're putting up emulators. We're putting up the thing you can get to. They're adding in the ability to save, which is super nice. They're adding in achievements.

And that's one of the things for me with this retro classics, right? Not something that speaks to me. I've lived through many of these games. I don't need to go back necessarily. Yeah. But the fact that it's not just, oh, we're putting up emulators. We're putting up the thing you can get to. They're adding in the ability to save, which is super nice. They're adding in achievements.

They're adding in these ability to go on and unique challenges like You'll have to help me. I forget the name of it. The NES Challenge Classics, where it was like, hey, here are the old games, Excitebike or whatever. World Championship. Okay, and we're giving you these cool challenges to take on. I think that's such a nice way to modernize an old game, do something new with it, and do it.

They're adding in these ability to go on and unique challenges like You'll have to help me. I forget the name of it. The NES Challenge Classics, where it was like, hey, here are the old games, Excitebike or whatever. World Championship. Okay, and we're giving you these cool challenges to take on. I think that's such a nice way to modernize an old game, do something new with it, and do it.

The fact they're putting that level of detail into it is awesome.

The fact they're putting that level of detail into it is awesome.

Town of Ruin. They say that beyond the dunes in the town is the town of ruin, but no one can enter. No one can even enter the desert to find out, let alone cross it, said Cid. That's a quote from Cid. I don't know if you know this. Cid's in every Final Fantasy game. I know that. It's his whole thing.

Town of Ruin. They say that beyond the dunes in the town is the town of ruin, but no one can enter. No one can even enter the desert to find out, let alone cross it, said Cid. That's a quote from Cid. I don't know if you know this. Cid's in every Final Fantasy game. I know that. It's his whole thing.

They're a phoenix. They rose from the ashes.

They're a phoenix. They rose from the ashes.

So to this question, Norman, I think, and I'm not trying to dunk on you. You asked it for the FTC was worried about Microsoft getting all these toys and then keeping them on their one box. So theoretically, them being all over the PlayStation charts is Microsoft being like, fuck you, see? And like, we don't have to worry about that. And we are putting the games everywhere.

So to this question, Norman, I think, and I'm not trying to dunk on you. You asked it for the FTC was worried about Microsoft getting all these toys and then keeping them on their one box. So theoretically, them being all over the PlayStation charts is Microsoft being like, fuck you, see? And like, we don't have to worry about that. And we are putting the games everywhere.

Yeah, you can get them on Game Pass would be a better deal. I saw it go through earlier. If somebody was like, are they winning when they're raising the price of Xbox? Again, they're giving you avenues to get to the games, whether it be Game Pass, cloud streaming, PlayStation, whatever, the devices you already have. That is such an interesting argument to what Xbox is. has been building too.

Yeah, you can get them on Game Pass would be a better deal. I saw it go through earlier. If somebody was like, are they winning when they're raising the price of Xbox? Again, they're giving you avenues to get to the games, whether it be Game Pass, cloud streaming, PlayStation, whatever, the devices you already have. That is such an interesting argument to what Xbox is. has been building too.

Another Land Town card. What do you got for me next, Greg?

Another Land Town card. What do you got for me next, Greg?

And here we are, they've built to this moment and I think it works really well. I still, you know, eventually we'll do the episode of Gamescast, Greg Loves This, Rog Ally. Yeah. Like, I am so in the Xbox ecosystem all of a sudden with Game Anywhere and Game Pass and the games I'm using on the device and learning the ins and outs of it or whatever. But like, It's worked.

And here we are, they've built to this moment and I think it works really well. I still, you know, eventually we'll do the episode of Gamescast, Greg Loves This, Rog Ally. Yeah. Like, I am so in the Xbox ecosystem all of a sudden with Game Anywhere and Game Pass and the games I'm using on the device and learning the ins and outs of it or whatever. But like, It's worked.

What they've done has worked really, really, really, really well, and I am super excited to see. This is why we're doing. I mean, obviously, I already enjoyed the Outer Worlds. I enjoy an open world RPG, but it's one of the reasons I want to be so ready for that Sunday showcase from Xbox, right? That is the here's the Xbox showcase followed by the direct just about Outer Worlds.

What they've done has worked really, really, really, really well, and I am super excited to see. This is why we're doing. I mean, obviously, I already enjoyed the Outer Worlds. I enjoy an open world RPG, but it's one of the reasons I want to be so ready for that Sunday showcase from Xbox, right? That is the here's the Xbox showcase followed by the direct just about Outer Worlds.

Welcome to kind of funny games daily for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. My father's 75th birthday. Oh, wow.

Welcome to kind of funny games daily for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025. My father's 75th birthday. Oh, wow.

Of course, we'll be live reacting here. YouTube.com slash kind of funny games. Twitch.tv slash kind of games. Just like we will for SGF.

Of course, we'll be live reacting here. YouTube.com slash kind of funny games. Twitch.tv slash kind of games. Just like we will for SGF.

Guado Salon.

Guado Salon.

Farplane Gateway. This is another Land Town. Mike knows all about this. This is very emotional. We Guado protect the Farplane so the dead can rest in peace. This is a Guado Salon citizen. I'm just going to say what we're all thinking. The Ghostbuster cards. better no they were better absolutely not here's the thing magic i know you're watching I know you're all about this.

Farplane Gateway. This is another Land Town. Mike knows all about this. This is very emotional. We Guado protect the Farplane so the dead can rest in peace. This is a Guado Salon citizen. I'm just going to say what we're all thinking. The Ghostbuster cards. better no they were better absolutely not here's the thing magic i know you're watching I know you're all about this.

We will. I'm excited for SGF. I'm excited to see what Xbox has got up their sleeve. I'm excited to see Outer Worlds. I'm excited to play more Outer Worlds today. I'm just excited to see a strategy that we all had so many questions about. It might still have questions about, but a strategy working and going somewhere cool with it. I think that's rad.

We will. I'm excited for SGF. I'm excited to see what Xbox has got up their sleeve. I'm excited to see Outer Worlds. I'm excited to play more Outer Worlds today. I'm just excited to see a strategy that we all had so many questions about. It might still have questions about, but a strategy working and going somewhere cool with it. I think that's rad.

You know what I mean?

You know what I mean?

Well, they'll lay off a lot of people.

Well, they'll lay off a lot of people.

I hear you. And I understand that. I think it's also... You're not wrong, obviously, to worry about the health of the industry. We've already seen that, right, as I've talked about coming out of the last two Dices, where it was these conversations of people being like, whoa, people aren't funding games the way they were.

I hear you. And I understand that. I think it's also... You're not wrong, obviously, to worry about the health of the industry. We've already seen that, right, as I've talked about coming out of the last two Dices, where it was these conversations of people being like, whoa, people aren't funding games the way they were.

Those Game Pass deals and PlayStation Plus deals aren't happening at the same frequency. I think it just pivots and changes to what it is. I think the industry still... We'll go, but what it means for a big thing from an obsidian, from a whatever, I understand there's all these different pieces.

Those Game Pass deals and PlayStation Plus deals aren't happening at the same frequency. I think it just pivots and changes to what it is. I think the industry still... We'll go, but what it means for a big thing from an obsidian, from a whatever, I understand there's all these different pieces.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

It didn't all hinge on one fucking deal. We'll dial back. I'm going to go to, when we come out of an ad break, to the next story I want to go to. More Obsidian news. But right now I'll remind you, of course, this is Kind of Funny Games. The only thing we couldn't do without your support. Each and every weekday, Kind of Funny is live starting at 10 a.m.

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A huge fucking insult that Final Fantasy gets an entire deck. Ghostbusters got a few insert cards. I want a whole Ghostbusters deck.

A huge fucking insult that Final Fantasy gets an entire deck. Ghostbusters got a few insert cards. I want a whole Ghostbusters deck.

And we're back, everybody. Story number two, a vowed director quits Obsidian for Netflix. This is Andy Robinson at VGC.news. A vowed director, Carrie Patel, has announced her departure from Obsidian Entertainment after nearly 12 years at the now Xbox-owned studio. Patel, who previously was a narrative designer on Pillars of Eternity and The Outer Worlds, is leaving Obsidian to join Netflix.

And we're back, everybody. Story number two, a vowed director quits Obsidian for Netflix. This is Andy Robinson at VGC.news. A vowed director, Carrie Patel, has announced her departure from Obsidian Entertainment after nearly 12 years at the now Xbox-owned studio. Patel, who previously was a narrative designer on Pillars of Eternity and The Outer Worlds, is leaving Obsidian to join Netflix.

The writer and director will take on a directorial role at Night School, the studio behind Oxenfree, Oxenfree 2 Lost Signals, After Party, and Next Stop Nowhere, she announced on Monday. Patel's departure comes months after the release of Avowed, which its developer estimated to have reached a huge 6 million players in its opening month.

The writer and director will take on a directorial role at Night School, the studio behind Oxenfree, Oxenfree 2 Lost Signals, After Party, and Next Stop Nowhere, she announced on Monday. Patel's departure comes months after the release of Avowed, which its developer estimated to have reached a huge 6 million players in its opening month.

Gungaga. Where are you from? Gungaga. It's from Final Fantasy 7, of course. This land intercepted the land town. The Shinra people told us that everyone would be happy once the reactor was built, but all it brought us was sadness. Who's from Gungaga? Oh, that's easy. Barrett. Zach Fair. Impressive. I knew Barrett though, right?

Gungaga. Where are you from? Gungaga. It's from Final Fantasy 7, of course. This land intercepted the land town. The Shinra people told us that everyone would be happy once the reactor was built, but all it brought us was sadness. Who's from Gungaga? Oh, that's easy. Barrett. Zach Fair. Impressive. I knew Barrett though, right?

Obsidian is currently ramping up promotion for its next big RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, which is set to receive its own dedicated live event following the Xbox Summer Showcase next month. Night School Studio was acquired by Netflix back in 2021, becoming the first game developer to be swallowed up by the streaming company.

Obsidian is currently ramping up promotion for its next big RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, which is set to receive its own dedicated live event following the Xbox Summer Showcase next month. Night School Studio was acquired by Netflix back in 2021, becoming the first game developer to be swallowed up by the streaming company.

Earlier this year, Netflix was reported to have laid off numerous staff of the Oxenfree developer. Current and former employees speaking under anonymity to game developer claimed that an undisclosed number of employees were laid off. Of course, we've interviewed Carrie before. She's been around a long time. Congratulations on your new job. Greener pastures and all that jazz.

Earlier this year, Netflix was reported to have laid off numerous staff of the Oxenfree developer. Current and former employees speaking under anonymity to game developer claimed that an undisclosed number of employees were laid off. Of course, we've interviewed Carrie before. She's been around a long time. Congratulations on your new job. Greener pastures and all that jazz.

I hope it finds you well. Now to the news. What a terrible deal. I don't know. 12 years, a long time anywhere, right? You know what I mean? I understand you want to go. Hopefully they threw a ton of money.

I hope it finds you well. Now to the news. What a terrible deal. I don't know. 12 years, a long time anywhere, right? You know what I mean? I understand you want to go. Hopefully they threw a ton of money.

She was done with her part of the Outer Worlds 2 or whatever, or got it to where she wanted to be with it, or if she did anything because she was on a vow. She was going to lead on that. But Netflix, you want to talk about somebody, and don't get me wrong, I'm not correct all the time, just on this episode when we talk about PlayStation Stars a little bit. And of course, fair games.

She was done with her part of the Outer Worlds 2 or whatever, or got it to where she wanted to be with it, or if she did anything because she was on a vow. She was going to lead on that. But Netflix, you want to talk about somebody, and don't get me wrong, I'm not correct all the time, just on this episode when we talk about PlayStation Stars a little bit. And of course, fair games.

Who could have called that except Craig Miller? And Concord? Craig Miller. But it doesn't matter. You know what I mean? I just don't have faith in Netflix being committed to games the way they need to be committed to games, Tim.

Who could have called that except Craig Miller? And Concord? Craig Miller. But it doesn't matter. You know what I mean? I just don't have faith in Netflix being committed to games the way they need to be committed to games, Tim.

More people making cool stuff.

More people making cool stuff.

But the fact, we still... You turn on Netflix, and it doesn't beat you over the head that you have games. They put out the thing where you can use your phone as a controller. People still don't know. They just don't know that those games are there. It's so bizarre. It is. And I understand there's discoverability issues. How do you get there? But this is all stuff.

But the fact, we still... You turn on Netflix, and it doesn't beat you over the head that you have games. They put out the thing where you can use your phone as a controller. People still don't know. They just don't know that those games are there. It's so bizarre. It is. And I understand there's discoverability issues. How do you get there? But this is all stuff.

Actually, it goes right there, right? It was propaganda panned, and this Twitch says, in this economy, you got to get that bag. Yes, for carry. And in this economy, I don't believe in any of these big companies taking a chance on gaming. they're gaming initiatives. We've already seen layoffs there. Yeah. How long is that going to go?

Actually, it goes right there, right? It was propaganda panned, and this Twitch says, in this economy, you got to get that bag. Yes, for carry. And in this economy, I don't believe in any of these big companies taking a chance on gaming. they're gaming initiatives. We've already seen layoffs there. Yeah. How long is that going to go?

You know, they're eating people up and putting them in there and then not getting it out.

You know, they're eating people up and putting them in there and then not getting it out.

We'll have to wait and see, but it is one of those. It's an interesting move in 2025, I feel, but again, to the point, get the bag. You can go anywhere you want after that. I digress. Number three. Mario Kart World almost was a Switch 1 game. This is the big man, Jordan Midler at VGC.News. Mario Kart World was originally in development for the original Nintendo Switch Nintendo has revealed.

We'll have to wait and see, but it is one of those. It's an interesting move in 2025, I feel, but again, to the point, get the bag. You can go anywhere you want after that. I digress. Number three. Mario Kart World almost was a Switch 1 game. This is the big man, Jordan Midler at VGC.News. Mario Kart World was originally in development for the original Nintendo Switch Nintendo has revealed.

As part of Nintendo's latest Ask the Developer interview, Kenta Sato, Mario Kart World's programming director... revealed that the next Mario Kart game was originally planned for release on Nintendo Switch before development transitioned to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2020. Quote, when we were developing for the Nintendo Switch system, it was difficult for us to incorporate everything we wanted.

As part of Nintendo's latest Ask the Developer interview, Kenta Sato, Mario Kart World's programming director... revealed that the next Mario Kart game was originally planned for release on Nintendo Switch before development transitioned to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2020. Quote, when we were developing for the Nintendo Switch system, it was difficult for us to incorporate everything we wanted.

Play that game. Play that first game. Don't worry about it. And then one more to go.

Play that game. Play that first game. Don't worry about it. And then one more to go.

So we were always conscious of what we were giving up in return, he explained. We discussed things like toning down the visuals, lowering the resolution, and we even considered dropping the frame rate to 30 frames a second in some cases. It was a tough situation. Development of Mario Kart World began around the time Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was released on Nintendo Switch, Sato said.

So we were always conscious of what we were giving up in return, he explained. We discussed things like toning down the visuals, lowering the resolution, and we even considered dropping the frame rate to 30 frames a second in some cases. It was a tough situation. Development of Mario Kart World began around the time Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was released on Nintendo Switch, Sato said.

The decision to move development to the Nintendo Switch 2 was made in 2020, five years before the game's release. Quote, we worked on it while kicking the can down the road in terms of deciding what to give up on. So at some point, we knew it was going to get messy, explained producer Kosuke Yabuki.

The decision to move development to the Nintendo Switch 2 was made in 2020, five years before the game's release. Quote, we worked on it while kicking the can down the road in terms of deciding what to give up on. So at some point, we knew it was going to get messy, explained producer Kosuke Yabuki.

Quote, but as we decided to release Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, we thought this would give us a bit more time to continue development. That's when the conversation of moving into the Nintendo Switch 2 system came up, and this suddenly opened up a bunch of possibilities on what we could do. It was truly a ray of hope. Timothy? Yes.

Quote, but as we decided to release Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, we thought this would give us a bit more time to continue development. That's when the conversation of moving into the Nintendo Switch 2 system came up, and this suddenly opened up a bunch of possibilities on what we could do. It was truly a ray of hope. Timothy? Yes.

You've said ad nauseum, ad nauseum, how much you're excited for Nintendo Switch 2, how you're listening to podcasts all about it. Did you listen to more yesterday about it? Not yesterday. Okay. How do you feel about this decision? Would you have been pissed off if it came out on Switch 1 and it was 30 frames a second and everything was missing?

You've said ad nauseum, ad nauseum, how much you're excited for Nintendo Switch 2, how you're listening to podcasts all about it. Did you listen to more yesterday about it? Not yesterday. Okay. How do you feel about this decision? Would you have been pissed off if it came out on Switch 1 and it was 30 frames a second and everything was missing?

This is the Kikurin merchant from, of course, Final Fantasy XI. Small beastmen that live alongside humans in the At-Ugar Empire. Empire is a real word and I screwed up. Their ancestors were nomads in the north and their unique culture and customs can be seen even now. Sick. These cards are cool, man.

This is the Kikurin merchant from, of course, Final Fantasy XI. Small beastmen that live alongside humans in the At-Ugar Empire. Empire is a real word and I screwed up. Their ancestors were nomads in the north and their unique culture and customs can be seen even now. Sick. These cards are cool, man.

That's my thing where I think this is just such a, I'm glad they did it this way. I'm glad it all worked out this way. I'm glad it got them closer to whatever their vision is for world, even though I haven't had the chance to play, and obviously we haven't seen the final, final copy of it. But everything they're saying about it seems so exciting in the open world stuff.

That's my thing where I think this is just such a, I'm glad they did it this way. I'm glad it all worked out this way. I'm glad it got them closer to whatever their vision is for world, even though I haven't had the chance to play, and obviously we haven't seen the final, final copy of it. But everything they're saying about it seems so exciting in the open world stuff.

Wario64 today tweeted out from this same asset developer or anything, just this blurb, Mario Kart World will feature over 200 music tracks from the jukebox, music for free roam, including brand new arrangements and live recordings.

Wario64 today tweeted out from this same asset developer or anything, just this blurb, Mario Kart World will feature over 200 music tracks from the jukebox, music for free roam, including brand new arrangements and live recordings.

It is coming up fast. Remember, we will be streaming for basically the moment we get it on twitch.tv slash kind of funny games, youtube.com slash kind of funny games, continuing coverage all around our SGF coverage, probably the weekend. We'll talk about that later, but we'll continue talking about Nintendo right now. Number four, why'd they redesign Donkey Kong?

It is coming up fast. Remember, we will be streaming for basically the moment we get it on twitch.tv slash kind of funny games, youtube.com slash kind of funny games, continuing coverage all around our SGF coverage, probably the weekend. We'll talk about that later, but we'll continue talking about Nintendo right now. Number four, why'd they redesign Donkey Kong?

What is going to happen for you when the Final Fantasy cards Magic the Gathering drops June 13th, 2025? Again, not sponsored. We're just fans. Thank you for working with us.

What is going to happen for you when the Final Fantasy cards Magic the Gathering drops June 13th, 2025? Again, not sponsored. We're just fans. Thank you for working with us.

This is Andy Robinson over at VGC.News. Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has explained why Nintendo decided to redesign its iconic Donkey Kong character, stating that the aim was to make him more expressive. The first hints that Nintendo was looking to retool Donkey Kong came with the Super Mario Bros. movie back in 2023.

This is Andy Robinson over at VGC.News. Super Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has explained why Nintendo decided to redesign its iconic Donkey Kong character, stating that the aim was to make him more expressive. The first hints that Nintendo was looking to retool Donkey Kong came with the Super Mario Bros. movie back in 2023.

A more striking redesign was then spotted in the debut footage of Mario Kart World earlier this year, and since then Nintendo has replaced a plethora of marketing items with the new DK look.

A more striking redesign was then spotted in the debut footage of Mario Kart World earlier this year, and since then Nintendo has replaced a plethora of marketing items with the new DK look.

Nintendo then officially announced the Switch 2 title Donkey Kong Bonanza in April, along with the official reveal of Donkey Kong's new design, which appears to be a cross between the version seen in the Super Mario Bros. movie and that seen in pre-Donkey Kong Country artwork. Now, speaking to IGN, Miyamoto has discussed the redesign of Donkey Kong for the first time.

Nintendo then officially announced the Switch 2 title Donkey Kong Bonanza in April, along with the official reveal of Donkey Kong's new design, which appears to be a cross between the version seen in the Super Mario Bros. movie and that seen in pre-Donkey Kong Country artwork. Now, speaking to IGN, Miyamoto has discussed the redesign of Donkey Kong for the first time.

Quote, when it comes to the character creation and working with characters, I still take an active role in that, he explained. In looking back to the first generation Donkey Kong Country, we worked with Rare to create Donkey Kong Country. Yes, okay, I didn't get it wrong. When we were talking about trying to create new versions, evolving Donkey Kong, we created the game called Jungle Beat.

Quote, when it comes to the character creation and working with characters, I still take an active role in that, he explained. In looking back to the first generation Donkey Kong Country, we worked with Rare to create Donkey Kong Country. Yes, okay, I didn't get it wrong. When we were talking about trying to create new versions, evolving Donkey Kong, we created the game called Jungle Beat.

We worked together with the team that made 3D Mario. With that technology that was available at that time, we were able to make Donkey Kong more expressive. And going back to the design that Rare came up with, we re-evaluated. What can we do with the design to make it more expressive?

We worked together with the team that made 3D Mario. With that technology that was available at that time, we were able to make Donkey Kong more expressive. And going back to the design that Rare came up with, we re-evaluated. What can we do with the design to make it more expressive?

And then when it comes to the movie, we decided to move forward with this new generation of Donkey Kong design, end quote. Kevin Bayless, the former Rare artist who was responsible for redesigning Donkey Kong in the 90s, gave his approval when the new design was revealed in April. Quote, I don't understand why there's any debate to be had, Bayless wrote.

And then when it comes to the movie, we decided to move forward with this new generation of Donkey Kong design, end quote. Kevin Bayless, the former Rare artist who was responsible for redesigning Donkey Kong in the 90s, gave his approval when the new design was revealed in April. Quote, I don't understand why there's any debate to be had, Bayless wrote.

It's still Donkey Kong, only better looking. People need to embrace change more. All good things get better with age. Parentheses, I would say that though, since I've been doing this for almost 40 years now. Everyone give a big warm welcome to the new DK.

It's still Donkey Kong, only better looking. People need to embrace change more. All good things get better with age. Parentheses, I would say that though, since I've been doing this for almost 40 years now. Everyone give a big warm welcome to the new DK.

You know who else they care about? Diddy Kong! We go to Chris Scullion at VGC. A new render on the Nintendo website gives users a better look at Diddy Kong's redesign. If I have to hear Blessing talk about Diddy Kong one more time. The render, which can be seen on the character's page of the store section of the U.S. Nintendo Store, shows Donkey Kong running and Diddy holding onto his shoulder.

You know who else they care about? Diddy Kong! We go to Chris Scullion at VGC. A new render on the Nintendo website gives users a better look at Diddy Kong's redesign. If I have to hear Blessing talk about Diddy Kong one more time. The render, which can be seen on the character's page of the store section of the U.S. Nintendo Store, shows Donkey Kong running and Diddy holding onto his shoulder.

It's been known for some time that Donkey Kong has been given a redesign, but All we've seen in the new Diddy until now is a separate low resolution render, which was added to the Nintendo site last week. The new render gives a better look at the new Diddy Kong.

It's been known for some time that Donkey Kong has been given a redesign, but All we've seen in the new Diddy until now is a separate low resolution render, which was added to the Nintendo site last week. The new render gives a better look at the new Diddy Kong.

No, you'll get the cards. No problem.

No, you'll get the cards. No problem.

When the low-res render was released, Kevin Bayless, who of course we just talked about, came up with all that stuff, said, Thank you, Nintendo, for improving your Diddy Kong character and being sympathetic towards my original design. They both now look better than ever. I can now rest in peace. Other aspects remain unknown, however.

When the low-res render was released, Kevin Bayless, who of course we just talked about, came up with all that stuff, said, Thank you, Nintendo, for improving your Diddy Kong character and being sympathetic towards my original design. They both now look better than ever. I can now rest in peace. Other aspects remain unknown, however.

Last week's low render appeared to show Diddy's cap now has a round badge on the side with his own logo on it, rather than the Nintendo logo emblazoned on the front of the cap. As was also the case in the cameo appearance in the Super Mario Bros. movie. Neither that render or this one give a proper look at the cap in full, however. The mystery of Diddy Kong continues.

Last week's low render appeared to show Diddy's cap now has a round badge on the side with his own logo on it, rather than the Nintendo logo emblazoned on the front of the cap. As was also the case in the cameo appearance in the Super Mario Bros. movie. Neither that render or this one give a proper look at the cap in full, however. The mystery of Diddy Kong continues.

Or is this just a collection you're going to get?

Or is this just a collection you're going to get?

I mean, the new Donkey Kong looks way better than Donkey Kong Returns HD.

I mean, the new Donkey Kong looks way better than Donkey Kong Returns HD.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD down there looks like it lives in Kansas. This one, Donkey Kong up here has a job, a family, people who love him.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD down there looks like it lives in Kansas. This one, Donkey Kong up here has a job, a family, people who love him.

Well, thankfully, Tim never gets bent out of shape about anything. Number five, Tim demanded this and wants to go off. Prince of Persia on Twitter tweeted, officially hit one million mobile downloads. Thank you all who decided to join the journey of Mount Coif on your phone's heart. I just fucking love this.

Well, thankfully, Tim never gets bent out of shape about anything. Number five, Tim demanded this and wants to go off. Prince of Persia on Twitter tweeted, officially hit one million mobile downloads. Thank you all who decided to join the journey of Mount Coif on your phone's heart. I just fucking love this.

Oh, Jesus says what game? It's the Prince of Persia, the one I can never remember.

Oh, Jesus says what game? It's the Prince of Persia, the one I can never remember.

Speaking of Ubisoft teams doing something next, not being closed down like that one was. Number six, Mario and Rabbids developer Ubisoft Milan is hiring for a AAA Rayman game. This, again, is Andy Robinson at VGC.news. Everybody support VGC. Mario Plus Rabbids Studios' Ubisoft Milan is staffing up for what it describes as a AAA Rayman game.

Speaking of Ubisoft teams doing something next, not being closed down like that one was. Number six, Mario and Rabbids developer Ubisoft Milan is hiring for a AAA Rayman game. This, again, is Andy Robinson at VGC.news. Everybody support VGC. Mario Plus Rabbids Studios' Ubisoft Milan is staffing up for what it describes as a AAA Rayman game.

References to the title can be found on the now-removed Jobs ad, which were spotted and archived by Reddit users. Quote, Ubisoft Milan is seeking a talented 3D gameplay animator to be involved in the production of a prestigious AAA title for the Rayman brand. Rayman brand. One job ad reads...

References to the title can be found on the now-removed Jobs ad, which were spotted and archived by Reddit users. Quote, Ubisoft Milan is seeking a talented 3D gameplay animator to be involved in the production of a prestigious AAA title for the Rayman brand. Rayman brand. One job ad reads...

You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and content of gameplay animation assets and aligning with the game's vision. Ubisoft first mentioned plans for a Rayman return last year when it confirmed it had started an exploration into reviving the franchise with its Milan and Montpellier studios.

You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and content of gameplay animation assets and aligning with the game's vision. Ubisoft first mentioned plans for a Rayman return last year when it confirmed it had started an exploration into reviving the franchise with its Milan and Montpellier studios.

At the time, it said Rayman and Beyond Good and Evil creator Michelle Ansell, who left the company in 2020, is consulting on the project.

At the time, it said Rayman and Beyond Good and Evil creator Michelle Ansell, who left the company in 2020, is consulting on the project.

No.

No.

You think they make it out with it, or does he get killed in the crib somewhere along? Ubisoft, you know, very tumultuous.

You think they make it out with it, or does he get killed in the crib somewhere along? Ubisoft, you know, very tumultuous.

Sage Shigami says, usually, once a Ubisoft game is announced, they stick with it. Really? That's the hill you want to climb on right now?

Sage Shigami says, usually, once a Ubisoft game is announced, they stick with it. Really? That's the hill you want to climb on right now?

Beyond Good and Evil 2, The Division Heartland, The Division Marvel Game, Prince of Persia Sands of Time, Prince of Persia Sands of Time against Splinter Cell. I would think a little bit on that one. Number seven on the ROPA report. New PlayStation Studio looking for an artist with advanced expertise in generative AI. This is Ethan Gotch at Kotaku.

Beyond Good and Evil 2, The Division Heartland, The Division Marvel Game, Prince of Persia Sands of Time, Prince of Persia Sands of Time against Splinter Cell. I would think a little bit on that one. Number seven on the ROPA report. New PlayStation Studio looking for an artist with advanced expertise in generative AI. This is Ethan Gotch at Kotaku.

Dark Outlaw Games is a new PlayStation Studio born out of the ashes of Deviation Games and led by developer Jason Blundell, best known for Call of Duty Black Ops' hit zombie mode. The team is looking for a concept artist for its first project, but not just any concept artist.

Dark Outlaw Games is a new PlayStation Studio born out of the ashes of Deviation Games and led by developer Jason Blundell, best known for Call of Duty Black Ops' hit zombie mode. The team is looking for a concept artist for its first project, but not just any concept artist.

A new job listing on Sony's website lists, quote, advanced expertise, end quote, with generative AI tools as one of the basic qualifications. First spotted by The Game Post, the listing reads, quote, we are seeking a senior concept artist to join our LA studio, reporting directly to our art director.

A new job listing on Sony's website lists, quote, advanced expertise, end quote, with generative AI tools as one of the basic qualifications. First spotted by The Game Post, the listing reads, quote, we are seeking a senior concept artist to join our LA studio, reporting directly to our art director.

The ideal candidate is proactive with strong skills in digital illustration, 3D modeling, character design, graphic design, experience with generative AI tools, and passionate about making games. Help us create our next AAA title, one that will truly stand apart from the rest, end quote. The qualification section of the listing provides a requirement for advanced expertise.

The ideal candidate is proactive with strong skills in digital illustration, 3D modeling, character design, graphic design, experience with generative AI tools, and passionate about making games. Help us create our next AAA title, one that will truly stand apart from the rest, end quote. The qualification section of the listing provides a requirement for advanced expertise.

Oh, and then saying sable, diffusion, mid-journey, chat, GBT, or similar platforms. In the duties section, the listing says one of the concept artist's jobs will be to, quote, refine and polish 2D artwork created by both human artists and generative AI tools, end quote.

Oh, and then saying sable, diffusion, mid-journey, chat, GBT, or similar platforms. In the duties section, the listing says one of the concept artist's jobs will be to, quote, refine and polish 2D artwork created by both human artists and generative AI tools, end quote.

The new job listing at the Sony-owned studio comes after a recent GDC 2025 survey found that companies are moving ahead with AI tools, whether their employees agree with using them or not.

The new job listing at the Sony-owned studio comes after a recent GDC 2025 survey found that companies are moving ahead with AI tools, whether their employees agree with using them or not.

Concerns about the technology range from the ethics of using tools trained on stealing other people's work to worries about continued layoffs as companies seize on the hype around generative AI to cut workforces. Anecdotally, at least, artists and writers appear to have been particularly hard hit in most recent waves of mass games industry layoffs. Quote, Quote, End quote. End quote. End quote.

Concerns about the technology range from the ethics of using tools trained on stealing other people's work to worries about continued layoffs as companies seize on the hype around generative AI to cut workforces. Anecdotally, at least, artists and writers appear to have been particularly hard hit in most recent waves of mass games industry layoffs. Quote, Quote, End quote. End quote. End quote.

It was revealed earlier this year that Sony had at least experimented with turning its Horizon Zero Dawn hero, Aloy, into an AI-powered chatbot. Meanwhile, Finnish games that incorporate AI-generated assets have been forced to disclose the practice on storefronts like Steam.

It was revealed earlier this year that Sony had at least experimented with turning its Horizon Zero Dawn hero, Aloy, into an AI-powered chatbot. Meanwhile, Finnish games that incorporate AI-generated assets have been forced to disclose the practice on storefronts like Steam.

Call of Duty is one of the franchises frequently dunked on by fans for making use of what appear to be AI-generated cosmetics, players' cards, and marketing materials.

Call of Duty is one of the franchises frequently dunked on by fans for making use of what appear to be AI-generated cosmetics, players' cards, and marketing materials.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I could go for farting on somebody in dark outlaw games.

I could go for farting on somebody in dark outlaw games.

Tim. Yeah. If these studios stopped using AI, it'd be huge news. It really would. But I could go for some smaller news. Where should I go?

Tim. Yeah. If these studios stopped using AI, it'd be huge news. It really would. But I could go for some smaller news. Where should I go?

Of all the days, the point of the We News thing. Number eight, We News. There it is. It's rebooting. It's We's old. It's dusty. Yellow. This is something you got excited about yesterday, and I misunderstood when I saw it, but Lost in Cult is redefining physical editions. They announced this over on Twitter. They're doing a new run of this, right?

Of all the days, the point of the We News thing. Number eight, We News. There it is. It's rebooting. It's We's old. It's dusty. Yellow. This is something you got excited about yesterday, and I misunderstood when I saw it, but Lost in Cult is redefining physical editions. They announced this over on Twitter. They're doing a new run of this, right?

Announcing editions, physical games designed with care they deserve. We're doing it differently. We're doing it better. Our new preservation and design-focused imprint redefines what physical games can be. The first three are available now. It's Immortality, The Excavation of Hobbs Barrow, and Thank Goodness You're Here. Our collections of prestigious, consistent, high-end collectible releases.

Announcing editions, physical games designed with care they deserve. We're doing it differently. We're doing it better. Our new preservation and design-focused imprint redefines what physical games can be. The first three are available now. It's Immortality, The Excavation of Hobbs Barrow, and Thank Goodness You're Here. Our collections of prestigious, consistent, high-end collectible releases.

So I think they need to give you a training stream. Cause when we did the foundations box and me and blessing learned to play, that was so helpful.

So I think they need to give you a training stream. Cause when we did the foundations box and me and blessing learned to play, that was so helpful.

Preservation guaranteed with every game up-to-date and playable offline. Tested by Does It Play? A curated artful collection with a monthly release cadence. Additions include original slipcase artwork, a variant game cover, an essay booklet, poster, and more. Standard retail versions are also available from Lost and Cult. Very cool.

Preservation guaranteed with every game up-to-date and playable offline. Tested by Does It Play? A curated artful collection with a monthly release cadence. Additions include original slipcase artwork, a variant game cover, an essay booklet, poster, and more. Standard retail versions are also available from Lost and Cult. Very cool.

I'm one of your hosts, Greg Miller, alongside Forbes 30 Under 30, a.k.a. The Married One, a.k.a. Game Showdown Season 3 runner-up at Tim Getty's.

I'm one of your hosts, Greg Miller, alongside Forbes 30 Under 30, a.k.a. The Married One, a.k.a. Game Showdown Season 3 runner-up at Tim Getty's.

Like, cause it's just step-by-step here. You go, how you going? And that's when I fell in love with it. And Bob, you know, got the arena.

Like, cause it's just step-by-step here. You go, how you going? And that's when I fell in love with it. And Bob, you know, got the arena.

you know yeah big fan of that and I hope this works out for them in more we news epic announces quote fortnight is back on the app store in the US on iPhones and iPads and on the epic game store and alt store in the EU it'll show up in search soon that was last night I'm sure it's up now but congratulations if you're a fortnight freak it's back on your iPhone for you I put this in here because I watched it on the sound down I knew you'd explain it there's a Kingdom Hearts activation at Disney now let's take a look

you know yeah big fan of that and I hope this works out for them in more we news epic announces quote fortnight is back on the app store in the US on iPhones and iPads and on the epic game store and alt store in the EU it'll show up in search soon that was last night I'm sure it's up now but congratulations if you're a fortnight freak it's back on your iPhone for you I put this in here because I watched it on the sound down I knew you'd explain it there's a Kingdom Hearts activation at Disney now let's take a look

So is this real? Because I started watching the video. I was like, oh, is this a bit? And then I was like, wait, is this something they're really doing?

So is this real? Because I started watching the video. I was like, oh, is this a bit? And then I was like, wait, is this something they're really doing?

it's cool kingdom hearts adjacent but yeah this is like the coolest thing ever oh okay very very cool okay well there you go do this for kingdom hearts then uh vgc reports that ridge rate the ridge racer really oh my god ridge racers re-release that was announced for switch 2 is also coming to switch playstation and xbox one of the weirdest switch to launch games

it's cool kingdom hearts adjacent but yeah this is like the coolest thing ever oh okay very very cool okay well there you go do this for kingdom hearts then uh vgc reports that ridge rate the ridge racer really oh my god ridge racers re-release that was announced for switch 2 is also coming to switch playstation and xbox one of the weirdest switch to launch games

And it's another one of those, you know, just like, imagine if this had happened before Ben.

And it's another one of those, you know, just like, imagine if this had happened before Ben.

There you go. PlayStation Stars, speaking of, PlayStation Stars is coming to a close as SIE evaluates new ways to evolve future loyalty program efforts. Aw, shucks. The highly successful digital game goods that were PlayStation Stars coming to an end. You hate to see it. You know what I mean? Get out of here. It's dumb. Everybody who you tell me I was wrong about it, you were wrong about it.

There you go. PlayStation Stars, speaking of, PlayStation Stars is coming to a close as SIE evaluates new ways to evolve future loyalty program efforts. Aw, shucks. The highly successful digital game goods that were PlayStation Stars coming to an end. You hate to see it. You know what I mean? Get out of here. It's dumb. Everybody who you tell me I was wrong about it, you were wrong about it.

Cause then I'd be obsessed with it. But then I had to stop because I got to play video games all the time.

Cause then I'd be obsessed with it. But then I had to stop because I got to play video games all the time.

There it is. Go get it.

There it is. Go get it.

We had a fight every time in the chat about this. Okay. And it's another day I get to win.

We had a fight every time in the chat about this. Okay. And it's another day I get to win.

Fucking stupid. Via Deadline, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo. He's the guy from all the girls, all the boys I love. And Roman Reigns, your tribal chief, are in talks for Legendary's Street Fighter.

Fucking stupid. Via Deadline, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo. He's the guy from all the girls, all the boys I love. And Roman Reigns, your tribal chief, are in talks for Legendary's Street Fighter.

Now, speaking of playing video games with the boy, let me tell you about my boy, Andy Cortez. That's right. We sent Andy Cortez down to play a video game, and now Andy's here to talk about it. Andy! This is the moment, Andy! My boy. You know Andy Cortez. He's everybody's boy. He's doing his thing out there. He's living the life out there. Where is he? I don't know. He came in and said, I'm here.

Now, speaking of playing video games with the boy, let me tell you about my boy, Andy Cortez. That's right. We sent Andy Cortez down to play a video game, and now Andy's here to talk about it. Andy! This is the moment, Andy! My boy. You know Andy Cortez. He's everybody's boy. He's doing his thing out there. He's living the life out there. Where is he? I don't know. He came in and said, I'm here.

This will be the one that turns the corner.

This will be the one that turns the corner.

I bet they will. And your final piece of Wii news comes from Eurogamer, where Matt Wales reports Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the Cyberpunk tabletop RPG that formed the basis of Cyberpunk 2077, has been discussing CD projects in development sequels, saying it'll feature a second city that feels like, quote, Chicago gone wrong.

I bet they will. And your final piece of Wii news comes from Eurogamer, where Matt Wales reports Mike Pondsmith, the creator of the Cyberpunk tabletop RPG that formed the basis of Cyberpunk 2077, has been discussing CD projects in development sequels, saying it'll feature a second city that feels like, quote, Chicago gone wrong.

Mike, I got bad news for you on what's going on in Chicago these days. We don't need to worry about what the game. Anyways, that's your little piece of wee news there. There's a whole article going on about that.

Mike, I got bad news for you on what's going on in Chicago these days. We don't need to worry about what the game. Anyways, that's your little piece of wee news there. There's a whole article going on about that.

okay cool yeah i'm excited for more cyberpunk wherever it may be i'm also excited to read through your super chats remember if you're watching live on youtube.com slash kind of funny games you can write it with a super chat to be part of the show usually i try to sprinkle them in as we go i think i did pretty well but there's plenty of in here that are just going on with other stuff uh claw master got in late and said the new dk is basically the malibu stacy bit from the simpsons there you go the new and approved malibu stacy yeah

okay cool yeah i'm excited for more cyberpunk wherever it may be i'm also excited to read through your super chats remember if you're watching live on youtube.com slash kind of funny games you can write it with a super chat to be part of the show usually i try to sprinkle them in as we go i think i did pretty well but there's plenty of in here that are just going on with other stuff uh claw master got in late and said the new dk is basically the malibu stacy bit from the simpsons there you go the new and approved malibu stacy yeah

Krogan Clinician says, Greg, are you doing your part to repel the squids? When can we get another kind of funny Helldiver stream? Of course, we talked about this yesterday. Super Earth has been invaded in Helldivers. I have not picked up my gun and gotten out there because there's so many other games to play right now, let alone the stream schedule is packed.

Krogan Clinician says, Greg, are you doing your part to repel the squids? When can we get another kind of funny Helldiver stream? Of course, we talked about this yesterday. Super Earth has been invaded in Helldivers. I have not picked up my gun and gotten out there because there's so many other games to play right now, let alone the stream schedule is packed.

So eventually, maybe, but probably not. I'll let Gary Woodhead take care of it. Nightlife says, Tim, did you revisit Mother's Day from last year? Does that make sense to you? I was hoping that was a reference you would understand. Mother's Day. From last year. A podcast?

So eventually, maybe, but probably not. I'll let Gary Woodhead take care of it. Nightlife says, Tim, did you revisit Mother's Day from last year? Does that make sense to you? I was hoping that was a reference you would understand. Mother's Day. From last year. A podcast?

ScoopBall420 says, birthday tax to my son who turned four yesterday. Happy birthday, Sebastian, a.k.a. Bash. That's a great nickname for Sebastian. Just landed in Orlando for Epic Universe to celebrate. ScoopBall420, have a great time celebrating with Sebastian.

ScoopBall420 says, birthday tax to my son who turned four yesterday. Happy birthday, Sebastian, a.k.a. Bash. That's a great nickname for Sebastian. Just landed in Orlando for Epic Universe to celebrate. ScoopBall420, have a great time celebrating with Sebastian.

Yeah, I get so many bad. Oh, hey. It was always Nick. Hey, Nick. Yeah. Jesus. Super chat from Dave Bro, who says, Greg, screw Missouri. Rock chalk.

Yeah, I get so many bad. Oh, hey. It was always Nick. Hey, Nick. Yeah. Jesus. Super chat from Dave Bro, who says, Greg, screw Missouri. Rock chalk.

uh dave bro i saw this come in and i clicked into your profile you only have one video on youtube it's from 10 years ago it has eight views and it's you're not even playing as the chiefs so i you know what i mean like what are you what are you doing you're you're playing as washington so don't come you don't even respect where you live don't come and act like you give a shit about it all right

uh dave bro i saw this come in and i clicked into your profile you only have one video on youtube it's from 10 years ago it has eight views and it's you're not even playing as the chiefs so i you know what i mean like what are you what are you doing you're you're playing as washington so don't come you don't even respect where you live don't come and act like you give a shit about it all right

Eight views. Get out of here. DJ Kento says, a post on Blue Sky is a skeet. Posting is skeeting. I still don't follow that logic. No one's going to do that if that's what it is. DJ Kento also says, all I want to know, Tim, have you listened to Sleep Token yet? I would bet money you'll dig the song Emergence.

Eight views. Get out of here. DJ Kento says, a post on Blue Sky is a skeet. Posting is skeeting. I still don't follow that logic. No one's going to do that if that's what it is. DJ Kento also says, all I want to know, Tim, have you listened to Sleep Token yet? I would bet money you'll dig the song Emergence.

But then he's not here. You know what I mean? He's probably in there. There he is.

But then he's not here. You know what I mean? He's probably in there. There he is.

Gia's charging you tokens to sleep.

Gia's charging you tokens to sleep.

Riyadh, you keep thinking about it. Just writing this to tell my mom I had a connection with Greg today. Lol, I need to find a job. That's a good callback to yesterday. I appreciate that. ChocolateFox9 says, are you going to review the DLC for The Outer Worlds? I will be in terms of my re-review.

Riyadh, you keep thinking about it. Just writing this to tell my mom I had a connection with Greg today. Lol, I need to find a job. That's a good callback to yesterday. I appreciate that. ChocolateFox9 says, are you going to review the DLC for The Outer Worlds? I will be in terms of my re-review.

I've already played through Gorgon or whatever, and I was thinking about kicking off the other one today on the stream with Mike so that everybody had a jumping on point. Chris Staff calls out the great work by Barrett and says, really getting use out of the jib today, Barrett. Good job, Barrett.

I've already played through Gorgon or whatever, and I was thinking about kicking off the other one today on the stream with Mike so that everybody had a jumping on point. Chris Staff calls out the great work by Barrett and says, really getting use out of the jib today, Barrett. Good job, Barrett.

He's recognizing the craft.

He's recognizing the craft.

Look at that little walk. Andy, Andy, Andy, Andy, Andy. Hello, Andy Cortez. Here he is. It's Andy Cortez here to say hey. Andy Cortez is here to say hey. Andy Cortez is here to say boom, boom, boom, boom. Andy Cortez, we sent you down to lovely LA, Los Angeles, to play the one, the only, Lies of P, DLC. Tell me all about it. Oh, you got a notebook. Took some notes. Did they give you this notebook?

Look at that little walk. Andy, Andy, Andy, Andy, Andy. Hello, Andy Cortez. Here he is. It's Andy Cortez here to say hey. Andy Cortez is here to say hey. Andy Cortez is here to say boom, boom, boom, boom. Andy Cortez, we sent you down to lovely LA, Los Angeles, to play the one, the only, Lies of P, DLC. Tell me all about it. Oh, you got a notebook. Took some notes. Did they give you this notebook?

But Mike's an idiot, you know? Eric K. Allen Super Chasten says, Love to see new players get excited about Magic the Gathering. Would Kind of Funny ever try a more produced show like other creators? What if you had a volunteer editor? Eyes emoji. That's funny, Eric. No, I doubt. I mean, never say never.

But Mike's an idiot, you know? Eric K. Allen Super Chasten says, Love to see new players get excited about Magic the Gathering. Would Kind of Funny ever try a more produced show like other creators? What if you had a volunteer editor? Eyes emoji. That's funny, Eric. No, I doubt. I mean, never say never.

I could see us doing a season or something or a limited run or whatever, but we're so busy making the content you love around here, the core content that we double down on. I don't know when we would do that. Um... Onerous Prime is mad about stars. Understandable. Tyler is making fun of Ghostbusters, so we won't read that. Oh, yeah. CJ splits on. Greg was right about PlayStation stars.

I could see us doing a season or something or a limited run or whatever, but we're so busy making the content you love around here, the core content that we double down on. I don't know when we would do that. Um... Onerous Prime is mad about stars. Understandable. Tyler is making fun of Ghostbusters, so we won't read that. Oh, yeah. CJ splits on. Greg was right about PlayStation stars.

Here's my bet money. So there you go. There you go, Barrett. You see? I've been fighting the fights out here you don't even know about, aren't I? I see Wiener says, Tim, what games should I buy for the Switch 2 launch? I would ask Greg, but he's a loser Sega boy. That's understandable. That's true. I mean...

Here's my bet money. So there you go. There you go, Barrett. You see? I've been fighting the fights out here you don't even know about, aren't I? I see Wiener says, Tim, what games should I buy for the Switch 2 launch? I would ask Greg, but he's a loser Sega boy. That's understandable. That's true. I mean...

And the final Super Chat is the first Super Chat. And it goes to... Amador Lopez. Love yesterday's Claire Obscure discussion. Got the platinum while listening. My game of the year for sure. And then Lisa Rose.

And the final Super Chat is the first Super Chat. And it goes to... Amador Lopez. Love yesterday's Claire Obscure discussion. Got the platinum while listening. My game of the year for sure. And then Lisa Rose.

Ladies, gentlemen, and NBs, that is another episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily in the Bank. A super jam-packed long one for you. We had some your wrongs here. Final Fantasy Dork wrote in and said, Sid isn't in every mainline Final Fantasy game. He showed up for the first time in Final Fantasy 2. Don't make me fart on you, dude.

Ladies, gentlemen, and NBs, that is another episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily in the Bank. A super jam-packed long one for you. We had some your wrongs here. Final Fantasy Dork wrote in and said, Sid isn't in every mainline Final Fantasy game. He showed up for the first time in Final Fantasy 2. Don't make me fart on you, dude.

Kebabs then said Mount Calf is pronounced Calf because I didn't say Calf. Mount Calf. There you go. I wouldn't have been able to tell you that. Of course, our programming day is just getting started. From here now, we roll into your Death Stranding review with Mike and Roger. After that, the Outer Worlds with me and Mike. So you can get ready for that review we are doing next week.

Kebabs then said Mount Calf is pronounced Calf because I didn't say Calf. Mount Calf. There you go. I wouldn't have been able to tell you that. Of course, our programming day is just getting started. From here now, we roll into your Death Stranding review with Mike and Roger. After that, the Outer Worlds with me and Mike. So you can get ready for that review we are doing next week.

One week from Friday. Of course, Friday is this week. The Final Elder Scrolls Online podcast. There's always something cool going on here, including... That there Switch 2 coverage and SGF. Remember, we will be live for the big press conferences. We will be live playing Switch 2. We're going to be hanging out and having a great time. It is a crazy time. A kind of funny we couldn't do without you.

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No, the Zelda one.

No, the Zelda one.

You think this is an SGF thing?

You think this is an SGF thing?

You keep talking.

You keep talking.

Put your keister in there.

Put your keister in there.

Let's call it like we see it. Let's address it at the top of the show, everybody. There's too much video game news today. It's true. Okay? This show, I thought, was built last night when I was assembling it last night. And in the afternoon, I started building. I'm like, oh, man, there's so much games. It's already locked in. Then I woke up this morning with Ben, 545. What the fuck, Ben?

Let's call it like we see it. Let's address it at the top of the show, everybody. There's too much video game news today. It's true. Okay? This show, I thought, was built last night when I was assembling it last night. And in the afternoon, I started building. I'm like, oh, man, there's so much games. It's already locked in. Then I woke up this morning with Ben, 545. What the fuck, Ben?

He wanted to play some Hot Wheels out there. I was like, oh. And I looked. There was more news. I'm like, okay, well, now the show is really done. And then... Throughout the next five hours, news has continued to come at an alarming rate. Most of it good news. Most of it good news. Good. Now, if that wasn't enough, we already have an agreed upon exclusive announcement, Tim. Exclusive.

He wanted to play some Hot Wheels out there. I was like, oh. And I looked. There was more news. I'm like, okay, well, now the show is really done. And then... Throughout the next five hours, news has continued to come at an alarming rate. Most of it good news. Most of it good news. Good. Now, if that wasn't enough, we already have an agreed upon exclusive announcement, Tim. Exclusive.

Timur Hussein in the corner sucking his thumb, can't even fucking play the game.

Timur Hussein in the corner sucking his thumb, can't even fucking play the game.

Almost like I predicted on why we shouldn't give ourselves to these things that won't always be there for us. Thank you. I got an apology.

Almost like I predicted on why we shouldn't give ourselves to these things that won't always be there for us. Thank you. I got an apology.

Like, almost to the last third.

Like, almost to the last third.

You say you're for the people, Bless.

You say you're for the people, Bless.

Yeah. But you know what? Roger's going to judge you for the cider. I won't judge you for the cider. I'm not judging you for the cider.

Yeah. But you know what? Roger's going to judge you for the cider. I won't judge you for the cider. I'm not judging you for the cider.

Now you know why Andy's been obsessed.

Now you know why Andy's been obsessed.

Whoa. Exactly.

Whoa. Exactly.

I have a million dollars now.

I have a million dollars now.

You're going on the list. You're going on the list. This is what happens when you've been drunk since Sunday.

You're going on the list. You're going on the list. This is what happens when you've been drunk since Sunday.

You and I played the fucking game together. I think it's crazy that you asked Roger before you asked me.

You and I played the fucking game together. I think it's crazy that you asked Roger before you asked me.

He's fucking crazy.

He's fucking crazy.

Don't put this on me.

Don't put this on me.

to spank somebody. It's for y'all. Alright? I'm coming after you guys. Whoa.

to spank somebody. It's for y'all. Alright? I'm coming after you guys. Whoa.

See, I was thinking like an Asterian Dating Sim.

See, I was thinking like an Asterian Dating Sim.

People would show the fuck up for that.

People would show the fuck up for that.

They were fighting, maybe. They were fighting.

They were fighting, maybe. They were fighting.

That was a great fucking crossover.

That was a great fucking crossover.

Both of those were just my nicknames. I could have given you a full list blessing.

Both of those were just my nicknames. I could have given you a full list blessing.

It's time for some news.

It's time for some news.

And a Metroid, which makes it more exciting, right? Because if this was just GameInformer.com tweeting this thing out or posting this thing, I think a lot of the assumption would be, oh, great, cool. Like they just laid off all these people. Now the corporate overlords at GameStop are going to like make GameInformer a very like a show of what it once was.

And a Metroid, which makes it more exciting, right? Because if this was just GameInformer.com tweeting this thing out or posting this thing, I think a lot of the assumption would be, oh, great, cool. Like they just laid off all these people. Now the corporate overlords at GameStop are going to like make GameInformer a very like a show of what it once was.

The fact that we have the homie Van Aken also teasing.

The fact that we have the homie Van Aken also teasing.

Blessing, this is the internet.

Blessing, this is the internet.

Go for it, Barrett. Go for it. For that, Mike... Before we even talk about ranked, and I know people have their very strong opinions on this, but I need a confirmation on 200cc before I even fucking think about a ranked mode. Because if they do ranked, I'm serious, if they do ranked but it's only 150cc caps, I'm checked out already. I don't give a shit.

Go for it, Barrett. Go for it. For that, Mike... Before we even talk about ranked, and I know people have their very strong opinions on this, but I need a confirmation on 200cc before I even fucking think about a ranked mode. Because if they do ranked, I'm serious, if they do ranked but it's only 150cc caps, I'm checked out already. I don't give a shit.

Yeah, like Link was such a staple. I know he's not a typical Mario Kart roster person, but 8 was around for so long, and I feel like he was my boy. Do we know if Shy Guy is in here?

Yeah, like Link was such a staple. I know he's not a typical Mario Kart roster person, but 8 was around for so long, and I feel like he was my boy. Do we know if Shy Guy is in here?

Is that how you unlock them?

Is that how you unlock them?

Also, what's with the, like, are you, the costumes, from what I understand, right, is like you get an item in a race and then it'll change costumes. Is that how you're permanently unlocking costumes and stuff like that? Like, I hope that's something that they, like, address a bit more clearly tomorrow.

Also, what's with the, like, are you, the costumes, from what I understand, right, is like you get an item in a race and then it'll change costumes. Is that how you're permanently unlocking costumes and stuff like that? Like, I hope that's something that they, like, address a bit more clearly tomorrow.

Also, if there's no Shy Guy and no Link at launch, that really sucks for me. Those are my two mains.

Also, if there's no Shy Guy and no Link at launch, that really sucks for me. Those are my two mains.

Important update. Everybody. I'm very important update. Let me interrupt the show.

Important update. Everybody. I'm very important update. Let me interrupt the show.

I would have to look into 8, because that sounds like there's a menu somewhere. Maybe not as detailed as Mike wants it to be, but I feel like there's got to be something like that somewhere.

I would have to look into 8, because that sounds like there's a menu somewhere. Maybe not as detailed as Mike wants it to be, but I feel like there's got to be something like that somewhere.

Yeah, that's because they were like, it feels like the end of the life cycle because it took like fucking two and a half years. It felt like as inconsistent as Life is Strange 2 drops. Remember that? Remember episodes of Life is Strange 2 where it was like, ah, here's an episode. Oh, here's another one two months later. Fucking six months later, here's the third episode.

Yeah, that's because they were like, it feels like the end of the life cycle because it took like fucking two and a half years. It felt like as inconsistent as Life is Strange 2 drops. Remember that? Remember episodes of Life is Strange 2 where it was like, ah, here's an episode. Oh, here's another one two months later. Fucking six months later, here's the third episode.

It got Link and all that shit. 200cc on the Wii U was DLC from what I remember. I think, yeah, some of those, like, There was four different Grand Prixs that were originally DLC as well on the Wii U that were part of the base game on Switch. I don't know if Link was an original character on Wii U either. There was definitely DLC in that game.

It got Link and all that shit. 200cc on the Wii U was DLC from what I remember. I think, yeah, some of those, like, There was four different Grand Prixs that were originally DLC as well on the Wii U that were part of the base game on Switch. I don't know if Link was an original character on Wii U either. There was definitely DLC in that game.

I feel like they were more regular about supporting than the cadence that they were with the Switch. Also, Kebabs follows up and says, what I meant was I don't want stats tied to my cosmetics. I hate having to play Baby Rosalina with parts I don't like just to get the performance I want. Yeah, that's what I said.

I feel like they were more regular about supporting than the cadence that they were with the Switch. Also, Kebabs follows up and says, what I meant was I don't want stats tied to my cosmetics. I hate having to play Baby Rosalina with parts I don't like just to get the performance I want. Yeah, that's what I said.

Nothing has taken the wind out of our sails more than you.

Nothing has taken the wind out of our sails more than you.

What's the guy?

What's the guy?

You think he got into her DMs?

You think he got into her DMs?

The story is that you're collecting balloons. You don't want a story in a car. You know what the fucking story in Crash Team Racing is? An alien comes to planet Earth and is like, I want to race you all. It's like, oh, fucking all right, man. Yeah.

The story is that you're collecting balloons. You don't want a story in a car. You know what the fucking story in Crash Team Racing is? An alien comes to planet Earth and is like, I want to race you all. It's like, oh, fucking all right, man. Yeah.

Oh, that would be a crazy crossover DLC. Garfield.

Oh, that would be a crazy crossover DLC. Garfield.

Especially cause it's like, why would you keep the train rolling at this very specific moment? If like the tracks aren't laid down yet.

Especially cause it's like, why would you keep the train rolling at this very specific moment? If like the tracks aren't laid down yet.

But that callous rate, though, plus playing with friends, and one of them, people would have to go into a portal and look for a sigil. Then you have to shoot the sigil in the other room. Fuck, man. That was crazy.

But that callous rate, though, plus playing with friends, and one of them, people would have to go into a portal and look for a sigil. Then you have to shoot the sigil in the other room. Fuck, man. That was crazy.

I'm back, Mike.

I'm back, Mike.

Bless you asked for that. But then, you know, 30 minutes into a stream, it'll just be you two. And Michael say, man, don't you wish Andy was here? I mean, he will.

Bless you asked for that. But then, you know, 30 minutes into a stream, it'll just be you two. And Michael say, man, don't you wish Andy was here? I mean, he will.

I'm down for that, too.

I'm down for that, too.

That was 2017. I was 22.

That was 2017. I was 22.

No, they'll do it next year when Grand Theft Auto 6 actually comes out.

No, they'll do it next year when Grand Theft Auto 6 actually comes out.

Yeah, he was in Better Call Saul, and I was like, hey, you were in GTA 5. That girl's got to be living an insane life.

Yeah, he was in Better Call Saul, and I was like, hey, you were in GTA 5. That girl's got to be living an insane life.

I think he's logged in at this point as well.

I think he's logged in at this point as well.

I'm glad that I have it on my team. Like, I've locked myself in for pretty much the rest of the year. My team is full. I have $8. So I get to mentally check out for the rest of the year. But, you know, this team is a team I'm happy with, even if stuff gets delayed, like unbeatable or, you know. Oh, you're stuck with Dispatch. Dispatch, I mean, I don't know.

I'm glad that I have it on my team. Like, I've locked myself in for pretty much the rest of the year. My team is full. I have $8. So I get to mentally check out for the rest of the year. But, you know, this team is a team I'm happy with, even if stuff gets delayed, like unbeatable or, you know. Oh, you're stuck with Dispatch. Dispatch, I mean, I don't know.

That's insane behavior, guys.

That's insane behavior, guys.

You know who it's already been a while for? Mm-hmm. Lanky.

You know who it's already been a while for? Mm-hmm. Lanky.

Cranky's in the game place. He's in Bonanza.

Cranky's in the game place. He's in Bonanza.

It almost turned me to dust when I heard Patrick Klepek's kids see the reveal of this new Mario Kart and they said Mario Kart 2. It's like, oh man.

It almost turned me to dust when I heard Patrick Klepek's kids see the reveal of this new Mario Kart and they said Mario Kart 2. It's like, oh man.

Be better.

Be better.

Also, the bank episode. I'll give credit to the bank. Bank episode was good. That was a really good, like, you know, solitary episode.

Also, the bank episode. I'll give credit to the bank. Bank episode was good. That was a really good, like, you know, solitary episode.

I will say Blueprints started at like a 92, went down, and then went back up.

I will say Blueprints started at like a 92, went down, and then went back up.

I know.

I know.

Maybe 11. It's 2013, 2014.

Maybe 11. It's 2013, 2014.

Right? It's the stock market.

Right? It's the stock market.

No.

No.

What is a tortellini?

What is a tortellini?

Is that, like, a kind of pasta? Danny Tortellini sounds delicious.

Is that, like, a kind of pasta? Danny Tortellini sounds delicious.

We're debating on it, because it's either going to be me and Joey playing Astro Bot, or Roger just got back and he's housing some In-N-Out right now. We might play Sin 2 Neural. Oh, God. Breaking news. We're playing Sin 2 Neural. There we go. There we go. Danny Tortolini, Gerger Lloyd, I'm still going to keep the headline. We're going to have some fun.

We're debating on it, because it's either going to be me and Joey playing Astro Bot, or Roger just got back and he's housing some In-N-Out right now. We might play Sin 2 Neural. Oh, God. Breaking news. We're playing Sin 2 Neural. There we go. There we go. Danny Tortolini, Gerger Lloyd, I'm still going to keep the headline. We're going to have some fun.

Well, no. 150, no? No, I think it was like 70.

Well, no. 150, no? No, I think it was like 70.

Or it'll be someone else, and they'll be like, actually, this is actually kind of nice, but it's good now because it's us.

Or it'll be someone else, and they'll be like, actually, this is actually kind of nice, but it's good now because it's us.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Barrett? As someone who grew up with... I look fucking good today, you know?

Barrett? As someone who grew up with... I look fucking good today, you know?

As someone who grew up with two very young parents who didn't have a lot of money, in terms of what I had access to, I was always a generation behind. Sorry. Sorry. Getting choked up. Definitely not choking on food. Like, I got my first N64 in 2002, you know, and that's, like, post-GameCube coming out, I think, right?

As someone who grew up with two very young parents who didn't have a lot of money, in terms of what I had access to, I was always a generation behind. Sorry. Sorry. Getting choked up. Definitely not choking on food. Like, I got my first N64 in 2002, you know, and that's, like, post-GameCube coming out, I think, right?

And Duro in the chat says, like, casual audiences will probably just be a generation or two behind, and I think that's probably going to be the more likely case. It's not going to kill a casual audience, because there's still always going to be an interest from the casual audience of interacting with this medium. Sure.

And Duro in the chat says, like, casual audiences will probably just be a generation or two behind, and I think that's probably going to be the more likely case. It's not going to kill a casual audience, because there's still always going to be an interest from the casual audience of interacting with this medium. Sure.

But just what they have access to in terms of what's hot, I think that's going to be a little bit died down.

But just what they have access to in terms of what's hot, I think that's going to be a little bit died down.

So the two S models seem to have gone up by $80. That's wild. The X models seem to have gone up by a full $100. And then the two terabyte X went up to $130, right?

So the two S models seem to have gone up by $80. That's wild. The X models seem to have gone up by a full $100. And then the two terabyte X went up to $130, right?

Like Discord, it self-struggles with that. Exactly. And that's usually on a PC where maybe you're not running the game itself, right?

Like Discord, it self-struggles with that. Exactly. And that's usually on a PC where maybe you're not running the game itself, right?

Shrek and Minions? Shrek, Minions.

Shrek and Minions? Shrek, Minions.

I won't sing a song, but just the quote of I have to run a sustainable business inside the company and grow. But when that growth is constantly money growing and then trying to find sustainability within that are two conflicting ideas there, Phil. And so, oh, man. Remember when they said they weren't going to lay people off when they bought a company for $69 billion? Yeah.

I won't sing a song, but just the quote of I have to run a sustainable business inside the company and grow. But when that growth is constantly money growing and then trying to find sustainability within that are two conflicting ideas there, Phil. And so, oh, man. Remember when they said they weren't going to lay people off when they bought a company for $69 billion? Yeah.

I smell the sugar.

I smell the sugar.

Or the battery expands like my case. Exactly.

Or the battery expands like my case. Exactly.

Hold your breath, everybody. It's going to come out last year.

Hold your breath, everybody. It's going to come out last year.

That after the shirt debacle yesterday.

That after the shirt debacle yesterday.

Have you blocked Roger yet, Mike?

Have you blocked Roger yet, Mike?

Oh yeah, that's all I can taste. I would say this is like strawberry top tier. This one is second. And then the Pac-Man, Butter, whatever the fuck is... Way below that.

Oh yeah, that's all I can taste. I would say this is like strawberry top tier. This one is second. And then the Pac-Man, Butter, whatever the fuck is... Way below that.

I agree 100%. Yeah, yeah.

I agree 100%. Yeah, yeah.

you i always feel bad for barrett because barrett always sets it up and then does that barrett sigh because i come out with two cups and they just give me another coaster so this solves a problem now i have a permanent coaster yeah boom all right uh you know speaking of the coasters i know we got a lot to get to but like sometimes i like preemptively put out more coasters because i have noticed that and then i'll see people like throw the extra coasters down here don't do that shit don't do that shit i don't know who's doing it you know who's doing it mike mike would be the only one doing it

you i always feel bad for barrett because barrett always sets it up and then does that barrett sigh because i come out with two cups and they just give me another coaster so this solves a problem now i have a permanent coaster yeah boom all right uh you know speaking of the coasters i know we got a lot to get to but like sometimes i like preemptively put out more coasters because i have noticed that and then i'll see people like throw the extra coasters down here don't do that shit don't do that shit i don't know who's doing it you know who's doing it mike mike would be the only one doing it

I'm pretty sure it's Tarkov.

I'm pretty sure it's Tarkov.

They're just like, I don't understand this content. I think you're stealing our content. So yeah, just to be safe and make sure that we can keep the shows rolling. We're not going to do that live because if we get struck again, then we can't upload or stream for a week.

They're just like, I don't understand this content. I think you're stealing our content. So yeah, just to be safe and make sure that we can keep the shows rolling. We're not going to do that live because if we get struck again, then we can't upload or stream for a week.

Yeah. Yeah, then they look at the, you know, realistically, oh, it's going to take, like... a decade to have like infrastructure, uh, built and for people to learn what they need to do to like work at these, uh, places and all this stuff. Ooh, that's a lot of investment there, buddy. Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah, then they look at the, you know, realistically, oh, it's going to take, like... a decade to have like infrastructure, uh, built and for people to learn what they need to do to like work at these, uh, places and all this stuff. Ooh, that's a lot of investment there, buddy. Yeah.

$399, you think on this one?

$399, you think on this one?

We're going to download it to the PlayStation 5. We'll get it going.

We're going to download it to the PlayStation 5. We'll get it going.

We listen and we don't judge.

We listen and we don't judge.

Yeah, I started it last night and I was like, I'm not turn-based.

Yeah, I started it last night and I was like, I'm not turn-based.

Did I dream this? Are they...

Did I dream this? Are they...

What I do is I favorite the ones I read. I hit the little heart. That way I know.

What I do is I favorite the ones I read. I hit the little heart. That way I know.

It's wintertime, you know.

It's wintertime, you know.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Hmm.

Hmm.

Or waiting room. Barrett, you be on it. Looking for him.

Or waiting room. Barrett, you be on it. Looking for him.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Okay.

Okay.

Join the Discord if you're awake.

Join the Discord if you're awake.

Turn on video. bring a banana for scale. All right.

Turn on video. bring a banana for scale. All right.

You're not a lot of French, dude.

You're not a lot of French, dude.

You know what I mean?

You know what I mean?

Tokyo has Tokyo in it. That was a good comment, Mason, dude.

Tokyo has Tokyo in it. That was a good comment, Mason, dude.

I know this friend that you're talking about. And I know this, this would never be something that they say, but like when you say like, I'm going to have my own friends giving, it makes me think of the better line.

I know this friend that you're talking about. And I know this, this would never be something that they say, but like when you say like, I'm going to have my own friends giving, it makes me think of the better line.

maybe i just feel like they have a large task ahead of them especially if they're going like um chat was saying after which are for the next uh project in the pipeline is not the next witcher game it'll be the next cyberpunk game yeah and then you factor a remake in there like i and when did cyberpunk originally come out was that 2020 end of 2020 okay

maybe i just feel like they have a large task ahead of them especially if they're going like um chat was saying after which are for the next uh project in the pipeline is not the next witcher game it'll be the next cyberpunk game yeah and then you factor a remake in there like i and when did cyberpunk originally come out was that 2020 end of 2020 okay

One of the goats there.

One of the goats there.

Bloodborne.

Bloodborne.

Just to take over the segment a little bit for some kind of anime. Mike, if it wasn't Studio Trigger, who right now is doing Delicious in Dungeon, and they're also known for Kill la Kill and Promare, What would be another different studio that I guess both of you would want to see take over the Cyberpunk universe?

Just to take over the segment a little bit for some kind of anime. Mike, if it wasn't Studio Trigger, who right now is doing Delicious in Dungeon, and they're also known for Kill la Kill and Promare, What would be another different studio that I guess both of you would want to see take over the Cyberpunk universe?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Apparently it's very good, and people keep telling me to watch it, but I don't know.

Apparently it's very good, and people keep telling me to watch it, but I don't know.

And I refuse to pay for Netflix.

And I refuse to pay for Netflix.

I think that's fun. I don't think that sells well to a general audience of moving animation style from story to story. Um, and visions works because every episode is its own thing where I imagine if you're going to do another season of a cyberpunk anime, you're going to want to tell like a full season of like a full story.

I think that's fun. I don't think that sells well to a general audience of moving animation style from story to story. Um, and visions works because every episode is its own thing where I imagine if you're going to do another season of a cyberpunk anime, you're going to want to tell like a full season of like a full story.

Um, I think the easy answer that I know chat's already been saying is science. Sorry. That makes a Don to Don. Um, I'm just thinking of like other, like really flashy stylist, uh, studios that like,

Um, I think the easy answer that I know chat's already been saying is science. Sorry. That makes a Don to Don. Um, I'm just thinking of like other, like really flashy stylist, uh, studios that like,

Yeah. That would challenge Arcane Season 2 for most expensive.

Yeah. That would challenge Arcane Season 2 for most expensive.

I hope the answer isn't the answer I'm thinking of, but who does Chainsaw Man? Is it MAPPA? Is it Studio MAPPA? Because they do way too much. Yeah, it is. Fuck.

I hope the answer isn't the answer I'm thinking of, but who does Chainsaw Man? Is it MAPPA? Is it Studio MAPPA? Because they do way too much. Yeah, it is. Fuck.

I don't see Adi on the Castlevania production. Oh, no, no, no. He's an executive producer.

I don't see Adi on the Castlevania production. Oh, no, no, no. He's an executive producer.

Bless. We need to find a way to talk about the Golden Idol games at some point.

Bless. We need to find a way to talk about the Golden Idol games at some point.

Well, I played with Alyssa for half of the first game, and so that took us roughly six hours. She was... She was busy when I was playing the second game, so she only, like, was coming in and out a little bit. And that also took me, like, six, seven hours. Yeah.

Well, I played with Alyssa for half of the first game, and so that took us roughly six hours. She was... She was busy when I was playing the second game, so she only, like, was coming in and out a little bit. And that also took me, like, six, seven hours. Yeah.

I just want to pitch it for people out there, because both of those games are, like, it's got that late 90s point-and-click adventure vibe with, like, the more intense mechanics of, like, Carmen Sandiego. Yeah. And it's just very satisfying to put these puzzle pieces together and figure out what's going on in this moment in time. They're fucking awesome. I do like the first one more, though.

I just want to pitch it for people out there, because both of those games are, like, it's got that late 90s point-and-click adventure vibe with, like, the more intense mechanics of, like, Carmen Sandiego. Yeah. And it's just very satisfying to put these puzzle pieces together and figure out what's going on in this moment in time. They're fucking awesome. I do like the first one more, though.

The first one I think is like a nine. The second one I think is like an 8.5.

The first one I think is like a nine. The second one I think is like an 8.5.

Really quick, because I... Hold on, don't move your glass!

Really quick, because I... Hold on, don't move your glass!

There you go. A lot of chat is asking if it's maybe for plans of a new OS. I think if it was that, I think you would see these plans around not just China, but everywhere else. I also think because of what they have said, at least in... shareholder meetings about the syndication between the switch and the successor of the switch.

There you go. A lot of chat is asking if it's maybe for plans of a new OS. I think if it was that, I think you would see these plans around not just China, but everywhere else. I also think because of what they have said, at least in... shareholder meetings about the syndication between the switch and the successor of the switch.

I don't think that's going to like blow up like the switch OS and storm storefront and all that stuff. You know, I think that would just be a weird move.

I don't think that's going to like blow up like the switch OS and storm storefront and all that stuff. You know, I think that would just be a weird move.

I fucking love them so much.

I fucking love them so much.

And it's an award show celebrating all the brave developers delaying their games outside of the fiscal year.

And it's an award show celebrating all the brave developers delaying their games outside of the fiscal year.

No, you're right. That is Devolver. All they said was this year, so I imagine... For sure, that's one of them.

No, you're right. That is Devolver. All they said was this year, so I imagine... For sure, that's one of them.

I mean, I was convinced a couple months ago that we were not going to get... What was the cute one where you went from 2D to 3D? Plucky Squire. Plucky Squire. That game was dead silent. I thought you were talking about Angerfoot.

I mean, I was convinced a couple months ago that we were not going to get... What was the cute one where you went from 2D to 3D? Plucky Squire. Plucky Squire. That game was dead silent. I thought you were talking about Angerfoot.

Don't let the internet get to you and pressure you. They're getting to me, Barrett. Plus, just go back. I know you want to do it. Just start watching Yu-Gi-Oh again.

Don't let the internet get to you and pressure you. They're getting to me, Barrett. Plus, just go back. I know you want to do it. Just start watching Yu-Gi-Oh again.

We're naming games that are good to great.

We're naming games that are good to great.

I feel like their big breakout was the Plucky Squire this year. And I only say that just because it got enough attention to get nominated for Game Awards.

I feel like their big breakout was the Plucky Squire this year. And I only say that just because it got enough attention to get nominated for Game Awards.

I'm going to enable you because I'm back on my Digimon bullshit. I just started Digimon Adventure Tri. I want to watch the Digimon movies. So I'm just saying, just watch what you do.

I'm going to enable you because I'm back on my Digimon bullshit. I just started Digimon Adventure Tri. I want to watch the Digimon movies. So I'm just saying, just watch what you do.

It's just one of those, like, I thought after Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, I really thought that they were going to be like, you know what? We're not going to update this anymore. It doesn't fucking matter who gives a shit. So the fact that they're just, like, going back and acknowledging the bullshit timeline again, it's like, all right, cool.

It's just one of those, like, I thought after Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, I really thought that they were going to be like, you know what? We're not going to update this anymore. It doesn't fucking matter who gives a shit. So the fact that they're just, like, going back and acknowledging the bullshit timeline again, it's like, all right, cool.

Wind Waker is in its own timeline, essentially. Huh. Because there's the timeline where the hero dies. Yeah. There's the timeline where the hero wins, where we follow Link as a child. And then there's the timeline where Link wins, but it... the future is separated because Link never existed in that future or some crazy, I don't know.

Wind Waker is in its own timeline, essentially. Huh. Because there's the timeline where the hero dies. Yeah. There's the timeline where the hero wins, where we follow Link as a child. And then there's the timeline where Link wins, but it... the future is separated because Link never existed in that future or some crazy, I don't know.

Anyway, they put another 2D Zelda game in the 2D Zelda game timeline, which is where all the 2D Zelda games live. It's the fallen hero timeline. Cool.

Anyway, they put another 2D Zelda game in the 2D Zelda game timeline, which is where all the 2D Zelda games live. It's the fallen hero timeline. Cool.

Motherfuckin' Nine Souls is out now on consoles if you want to play one of the best games of this year, which I would describe as a 2D Sekiro-like that's all about being a peri-poppy in a very beautiful Tao Punk art style where you play as a little cat man and you're going across the ship killing your friends, your former co-workers. It's sick as fuck.

Motherfuckin' Nine Souls is out now on consoles if you want to play one of the best games of this year, which I would describe as a 2D Sekiro-like that's all about being a peri-poppy in a very beautiful Tao Punk art style where you play as a little cat man and you're going across the ship killing your friends, your former co-workers. It's sick as fuck.

It's got great writing, and it's a very fun Metroidvania as well. Play it. It's out now on consoles, and I believe it's out on Game Pass as well. So there you go. You don't have an excuse anymore.

It's got great writing, and it's a very fun Metroidvania as well. Play it. It's out now on consoles, and I believe it's out on Game Pass as well. So there you go. You don't have an excuse anymore.

That's a top five for me this year.

That's a top five for me this year.

At the age of 20. Because he went into the fucking woods and found himself. I think about doing that every day.

At the age of 20. Because he went into the fucking woods and found himself. I think about doing that every day.

I didn't realize they did Boondocks.

I didn't realize they did Boondocks.

Shout out to David.

Shout out to David.

Yo! He's working on anime now? He went into the woods, found himself, and he was like, anime.

Yo! He's working on anime now? He went into the woods, found himself, and he was like, anime.

Yeah. They could do the Final Fantasy route, right? Like a lot of Rebirth was, you know, making the bones of what the third part will be. So who knows?

Yeah. They could do the Final Fantasy route, right? Like a lot of Rebirth was, you know, making the bones of what the third part will be. So who knows?

They were also figuring out a lot of complicated physics stuff to run on a fucking switch. That's true. That is very true. Like a nine-year-old phone.

They were also figuring out a lot of complicated physics stuff to run on a fucking switch. That's true. That is very true. Like a nine-year-old phone.

I can't believe he made Henry David Thoreau made Jojo Bizarre Adventure.

I can't believe he made Henry David Thoreau made Jojo Bizarre Adventure.

Oh my god, I can't talk. I'm just so fucking blown away by that fact.

Oh my god, I can't talk. I'm just so fucking blown away by that fact.

Anime saved him.

Anime saved him.

Chat, don't put this question out of context. Mike, show me your best blow.

Chat, don't put this question out of context. Mike, show me your best blow.

Oh, well, the Friendsgiving that we're going to, I'm finally making for the first time in like a decade, Buckeyes, which I used to make all the time for friends during the holidays, and I'm very excited for you to have that. It's a nice little dessert treat.

Oh, well, the Friendsgiving that we're going to, I'm finally making for the first time in like a decade, Buckeyes, which I used to make all the time for friends during the holidays, and I'm very excited for you to have that. It's a nice little dessert treat.

Yeah, it's I don't know if it's purely an Ohio thing, but Ohio is known for like Buckeyes, like we're, you know, the Ohio State Buckeyes. It's just it's a good peanut butter and chocolate.

Yeah, it's I don't know if it's purely an Ohio thing, but Ohio is known for like Buckeyes, like we're, you know, the Ohio State Buckeyes. It's just it's a good peanut butter and chocolate.

Also, watch Yu-Gi-Oh, man. Just watch what you want to watch.

Also, watch Yu-Gi-Oh, man. Just watch what you want to watch.

A baker's dozen.