Astro Bot is The Best Reviewed Game of The Year - Kinda Funny Games Daily 09.05.24

The entirety of Annapurna Interactive has resigned, Immortals of Aveum devs are back in an Absurd way, and do we care about Metacritic too much? Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - is our Fantasy Critic check-in Today Organization 13 takes over. Mike’s epic journey into Kingdom Hearts returns with the start of Kingdom Hearts 2. Tune in to the marathon stream starting after gamescast exclusively on Twitch. If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today’s Gregway, being done by Roger The Roper Report  - - The entirety of Annapurna Interactive’s staff has resigned - Absurd Ventures launches new studio with Ascendant Studios staff - Ad - SuperChats - Metro Dev 4A Games is Remaining with Embracer After Saber Decides Against Buying the Studio - Pocketpair CEO is torn on whether to turn Palworld into a live service game - Grasshopper CEO Suda51 says people ‘care too much’ about Metacritic scores - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Xbox lays off 650 staff, Tony Hawk is talking to Activision, and Flappy Bird is BACK. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping On Friday September 13th Organization 13 takes over the Kinda Funny Spare Bedroom and only one man and his friends have the keys and friendships to take it back! Mike, Ricky, Kyrie, and Sora return for Mike’s epic journey into Kingdom Hearts with the start of Kingdom Hearts 2. Tune in to the marathon stream starting after gamescast on Friday exclusively on Twitch!! (YouTube upload later) Help make Andy share the Paopu Fruit with Mike to seal their friendship FOREVER. Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - Astro Bot Spoilercast! After that is the Game Showdown finale The STREAM is Mike preparing for Kingdom Hearts 2 If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today’s Gregway where Greg tastes Oreo-flavored Coke for the first time. The Roper Report  - - Microsoft Gaming to Lay Off 3% of Global Workforce, About 650 Employees - Ad - Tony Hawk claims he is ‘talking to Activision again’ - Flappy Bird Is Coming Back - Dr Disrespect studio Midnight Society confirms "significant" layoffs due to "multiple unexpected challenges" - Unity is killing its controversial Runtime Fee - Wee News! - SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Some are in HD, but those would all be really big titles. That comes with its own set of issues.” Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping On Friday September 13th Organization 13 takes over the Kinda Funny Spare Bedroom and only one man and his friends have the keys and friendships to take it back! Mike, Ricky, Kyrie, and Sora return for Mike’s epic journey into Kingdom Hearts with the start of Kingdom Hearts 2. Tune in to the marathon stream starting after gamescast on Friday exclusively on Twitch!! (YouTube upload later) Help make Andy share the Paopu Fruit with Mike to seal their friendship FOREVER. Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - my astro bot review and a whatcha been playing The STREAM is Deadlock with Andy and Mike The Roper Report  - - MGS Master Collection Vol 2 IS Happening - Elden Ring SotE Final Boss Nerfed - Ad - SuperChats - More Family Friendly PlayStation Games - NBA 2K25 Review Round-up - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You in for $700? Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping On Friday September 13th Organization 13 takes over the Kinda Funny Spare Bedroom and only one man and his friends have the keys and friendships to take it back! Mike, Ricky, Kyrie, and Sora return for Mike’s epic journey into Kingdom Hearts with the start of Kingdom Hearts 2. Tune in to the marathon stream starting after gamescast on Friday exclusively on Twitch!! (YouTube upload later) Help make Andy share the Paopu Fruit with Mike to seal their friendship FOREVER. Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - The STREAM is Andy playing Astro Bot! If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today’s Gregway Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining & Karl Jacobs The Roper Report  - - PS5 Pro Recap - Ad - Final Fantasy VII Remake Pt 3 News in ONE Year? Verity Townsend @ Automaton - Dev’s Agree: Star Wars Outlaws Insta-Fail Missions Aren’t Fun, Jesse Vitelli @ GameSpot - I Am Your Beast Review Round-Up - Wee News! - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PlayStation’s holding a presentation tomorrow, Sony’s quietly increased the Dualsense price, and Bungie’s new roadmap for Destiny. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping On Friday September 13th Organization 13 takes over the Kinda Funny Spare Bedroom and only one man and his friends have the keys and friendships to take it back! Mike, Ricky, Kyrie, and Sora return for Mike’s epic journey into Kingdom Hearts with the start of Kingdom Hearts 2. Tune in to the marathon stream starting after gamescast on Friday exclusively on Twitch!! (YouTube upload later) Help make Andy share the Paopu Fruit with Mike to seal their friendship FOREVER. Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - is a about video game tattoos with Lisa Wallen The STREAM is Dark Souls But Andy and Lisa Wallen SHARE ONE CONTROLLER If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today’s Gregway And you can get the Kinda Funny Podcast this afternoon, and tomorrow on YouTube and Podcast services. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining & Karl Jacobs The Roper Report  - - PlayStation’s holding a presentation tomorrow - Ad - Sony Quietly Increases the Price of the PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Worldwide - Ryan Dinsdale @ IGN - Annapurna President Nathan Gary Exits - Mia Galuppo @ The Hollywood Reporter - Bungie announces new Destiny 2 release model with two ‘medium’ expansions a year - Andy Robinson @ VGC - Sega’s mobile game Yakuza Wars appears to have been revealed early - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More hints of a PS5 Pro, new details on Starfield’s new DLC, and Concord’s final day is here. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - is our Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Review Game Showdown is right after. The STREAM is more Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 w/ Mike, Roger, and Bless If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today’s Gregway Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining & Karl Jacobs The Roper Report  - - PlayStation’s 30th Anniversary logo could include a PS5 Pro tease - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Ad - Starfield's New Planet Has Over 50 New Locations, Bethesda Reveals - Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN - Fans Wave Goodbye to Concord as It Goes Dark — Maybe Forever - Wesley Yin-Poole @ IGN - Shinji Mikami thought Tango Gameworks would be safe from closure if it made more Hi-Fi Rush games - Ed Nightingale @ Eurogamer - Wee News! - You‘re Wrong - SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astro Bot is the best reviewed game of 2024 so far, Black Myth Wukong is getting an expansion, and something big is coming to Helldivers 2. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - is our Astro Bot review The STREAM is Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 w/ Mike, Roger, and Bless If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today’s Gregway And you can get Screencast this afternoon, and tomorrow on YouTube and Podcast services. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining & Karl Jacobs The Roper Report  - - Astro Bot Review Round Up - Astro Bot DLC will include challenge and speedrun levels - Andy Robinson @ VGC - Ad - ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Expansion Confirmed As It Becomes One Of The Fastest-Selling Games Ever - Paul Tassi @ Forbes - It Looks Like a Highly Anticipated Enemy Faction Is Finally Coming to Helldivers 2 Soon - Michael Cripe @ IGN - Warner says a Hogwarts Legacy follow-up is a major priority for the company - Tom Ivan @ VGC - Wee News! - You‘re Wrong - SuperChats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parris has played Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the Minecraft movie has its first trailer, and more on Black Myth: Wukong’s Xbox delay. Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - Mike’s Call of Duty adventure The STREAM is Mike and Parris If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today’s Gregway being done by Joey Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining & Karl Jacobs The Roper Report  - - The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Preview Round Up - Minecraft Movie Trailer reaction (featuring Roger) - Ad - Microsoft Confirms ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Delay Not Due To ‘Platform Limitations,’ Comments On Exclusivity - Paul Tassi @ Forbes - Microsoft reportedly apologizes to Jyamma Games following issues with Enotria Xbox certification - Sophie Mcevoy @ GiBiz - Ubisoft’s share price has fallen to a near 10-year low since the release of Star Wars Outlaws - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Destiny mobile game ‘could get announced soon’, it’s claimed - Chris Scullion @ VGC - Wee News! - SuperChats - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Concord is going offline, Rocksteady’s been hit by layoffs, and what’s going on with Xbox game delays? Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you’ll get: GAMESCAST - Blessing and Roger’s Japan journey Andy is streaming Deadlock on Twitch and YouTube If you’re a Kinda Funny Member: You can get today’s Gregway and watch Greg LIVE REACT to the Concord cancelation. And you can get the Kinda Funny Podcast this afternoon, and tomorrow on YouTube and Podcast services. Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Delaney Twining & Karl Jacobs The Roper Report   - - An important update on Concord - Ryan Ellis (Game Director, Firewalk Studios) @ PS Blog - Rocksteady hit by layoffs after Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League underperforms - Tom Phillips @ Eurogamer - A Block of Xbox Delays and Updates -  Bringing Dune Awakening to the Xbox Series S will be a "challenge", according to Funcom chief product officer - Conor Makar @ VG247 - Special Guest MegaRan comes by the studio! - Capcom fighting games are now coming to Xbox! (next year) - Wee News! - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blizzard is working on an unannounced AAA RPG-FPS, why is Black Myth Wukong not on Xbox, and a whole lotta little Nintendo updates! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping After, KFGD, you’ll get: A Kinda Funny GAMESCAST where Nick gives his thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws After that Nick is going to stream For KF Members, You can also get today’s Gregway Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs & Delaney Twining The Roper Report  - - Unannounced AAA RPG-FPS Title from Blizzard (Timur222 on Twitter, I saw via Knoebel, from Chris McCabe’s LinkedIn at Blizzard) - The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom Trailer - Ad - Ouka Studios (Visions of Mana dev, released today) reportedly has all but a handful of jobs cut by NetEase. (Takashi Mochizuki at Bloomberg) - The real reason why Black Myth: Wukong isn't on Xbox has been revealed (Derek Strickland at TweakTown) - Banjo-Kazooie N64 has been decompiled, opening the door for PC ports (Chris Scullion at VGC) - Wee News! - You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices