Kinda Funny Games Daily - Episode Summary

Episode Title: ARC Raiders is Already Steam’s Most Popular Extraction Shooter
Date: October 31, 2025
Hosts: Tim Gettys (“Shredder”), Blessing Adeoye Jr. (“Cloud Strife”), (With contributions from Barrett)

Episode Overview

This Halloween special features Tim and Blessing in costume, mixing festive banter with the latest video game news. The big headline is ARC Raiders’ meteoric launch on Steam, quickly becoming one of the platform's most played extraction shooters. They also discuss the robust return of Battlefield 6, the controversial direction of The Witcher Netflix series, and more. The episode maintains Kinda Funny’s trademark energetic, irreverent tone, full of inside jokes and candid industry takes.

Key Discussion Points

1. Halloween Costume Banter & Podcast Housekeeping

• The episode kicks off with costume reveals: Tim as Shredder (TMNT), Blessing as Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII), and lots of light-hearted ribbing about costumes, prop swords, and failed Amazon purchases.
  • “I was very disappointed when I got the Master Sword … it was plastic. If I’m spending $200 on a sword, I should be able to cut a … you know what I mean? No. No.” — Tim (03:01)
• The hosts chat about group costumes, Tim’s family joining in (including a pregnant Gia dressing up as Krang), and behind-the-scenes Kinda Funny Halloween festivities.
• Announcements about upcoming Gamescast, Game Showdown, sponsored ARC Raiders stream, and other seasonal events.

2. Roper Report Stories

Story 1: "Arc Raiders is Already One of the Biggest Extraction Shooters Ever on Steam"

• ARC Raiders has a day-one Steam concurrent peak of over 264,000 players, placing it among the platform’s most played extraction shooters, only trailing behemoths like Battlefield 6 and Escape from Duck Off (a parody of Tarkov).
• The hosts break down the significance:
  • Steam is "the major place" for measuring live player numbers and launching multiplayer shooters.
  • Arc Raiders’ appeal goes beyond “core extraction audiences.” Its marketing (“smart people over at Embark…”) and launch strategy are praised.
  • Quote: “For me it’s the first extraction shooter I played since Hunt Showdown…and after so many battle royale games, there’s a freshness to that gameplay loop that is capturing me.” — Blessing (17:00)
• They reiterate their ARC Raiders stream sponsorship but stress their coverage would be the same regardless due to the actual newsworthiness.
  • Quote: “The buzz is kinda just there…but magnifying it in ways—launching midweek is an interesting call, but it allows these numbers to swell by the weekend…Smart people over there, Embark.” — Tim (15:36)
• Humorous anecdotes about Greg Miller’s unexpected obsession with ARC Raiders and how the genre scratches a different itch than Battle Royale.

Story 2: "Battlefield 6 Reclaims Number One as EA Dominates the European Charts"

• Battlefield 6 climbs to #1 in European sales despite declining week-on-week sales; EA Sports FC and Pokemon Legends ZA trail.
  • “Battlefield is that weird kind of enigma … games do very well but the conversation around Battlefield stopped being as dominant as it used to be.” — Tim (19:15)
• Surprise at classic games (Mass Effect, Red Dead Redemption 2, GTA V) persisting in top sales and reflections on legacy game appeal.
  • Blessing is intrigued by Digimon Story Time Stranger’s presence in the top 10, calling it “a nerdy ass game, but that bodes well.”

Story 3: "The Witcher Netflix: Worst Reviews Ever"

• The Witcher’s fourth season debuts at an abysmal 50% critic score, 25% audience score, with reviewers and fans criticizing Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavill and narrative changes.
  • The hosts recap the drama behind Cavill’s exit—creative disputes about the show’s faithfulness to source material, and the resulting decline.
  • “At a certain point, it’s the ship of Theseus thing—you keep changing, at some point, it’s not the thing anymore.” — Tim (27:38)
  • They reflect on the original show's cultural impact (“That first season was lightning in a bottle…”) and speculate on alternate timelines.

Story 4: "Fall Guys Veterans Establish Panic Stations Studio"

• Several core Fall Guys devs found a new UK studio under the Skeleton Crew banner, aiming to craft “games that bring friends closer through chaos, laughter, and shared moments.”
  • They riff on “party games,” “friend slop” as a genre label, and what makes small, social games succeed or flop.
  • Quote: “I would say good chance—not a guarantee—that there is talent and money behind trying to make games that bring friends closer…they don’t need to make something giant, just something small and good.” — Tim (34:07)

Story 5: "Nintendo Sues and Wins Against Brazen Game Piracy Streamer"

• Nintendo wins $17,500 in damages against streamer Jesse Keenan (“EveryGameGuru”) who taunted Nintendo and brazenly streamed at least 10 unreleased games, even writing:
  • “Should have done more research on me—you might run a corporation, I run the streets.” — Keenan (41:15)
  • “Here’s the thing, Keegan here is absolutely wrong, I kind of fuck with him though. Absolutely in the wrong.” — Blessing (41:03)
• The hosts treat the subject with their characteristic blend of amazement, disbelief, and humor, joking about “Free Keegan” and recapping Nintendo’s infamous legal aggression.

Story 6: Quick Hits (WE News Channel)

• Collab announced: Expedition 33 x Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (art by Nicholas Maxson Roncomb and Tetsuya Nomura)—hosts gush over the artwork and cross-cultural support.
  • “It’s so sick. Those pictures are going to go hard.” — Blessing (45:40)
• Other news:
  • Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater multiplayer mode launches
  • Frostpunk 2 DLC dated
  • The Witch’s Bakery, Indica (nun game), Silent Hill 2 rated for Xbox
  • Miscellaneous updates on controllers, “Backbone One,” etc.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On ARC Raiders’ launch (11:48):
  “It’s one of the biggest extraction shooters ever, except for these other six—so like, congratulations…I mean, honestly, this is big, but that headline’s a little, you know.” — Tim

• On the Witcher Netflix changes (27:38):
  “At a certain point, it’s the ship of Theseus thing—you keep changing, at some point, it’s not the thing anymore.” — Tim

• On piracy and taunting Nintendo (41:15):
  “Should have done more research on me—you might run a corporation, I run the streets.” — Keenan

• On genre labels for small social games:
  “Friend slop, there is a thing there, and it’s not necessarily derogatory…But Fall Guys is not friend slop.” — Tim (37:35)

• On Halloween and the community:
  “We got Shredder and Shredded Cloud.” — Super Chat (48:04)
  “What great guys. We are soldiers. Poor one out for ridiculousness. Have a very, very, very happy Halloween. And guess what? Yeah, Free Keegan.” — Tim (56:31)

Notable Timestamps

• 00:00–06:00: Halloween banter; costume reveals; family costumes
• 08:20: Roper Report News starts
• 11:48: Breaking down ARC Raiders’ Steam launch stats
• 17:00: Blessing on why extraction shooters hit different
• 19:15: Battlefield 6’s sales and top games discussion
• 25:09: Witcher Netflix series’ critical collapse; Cavill drama
• 33:10: Panic Stations/Fall Guys story; “friend slop” debate
• 39:26: Nintendo lawsuit against pirating streamer (“I run the streets”)
• 45:08: WE News: Expedition 33 x FFVII, MGS Delta, Frostpunk 2, etc.
• 47:37–55:00: Super Chats—Costume reactions, funny user comments, podcast insider humor
• 56:31: Episode close, Free Keegan sendoff, Halloween wishes

Closing & Tone

The show is lighthearted and energetic, blending deep industry knowledge with goofball Halloween vibes and insider banter. News is tackled earnestly but with a running humor and lots of sidebar conversations—about costumes, genre definitions, and Kinda Funny in-jokes. Advertisements and non-content filler are excluded from this summary.

In Summary:
This festive (and slightly chaotic) episode provides thoughtful discussion on game genres, industry trends, and the biggest headlines—all wrapped in costumes, hot takes, notable quotes, and classic Kinda Funny camaraderie. Anyone interested in ARC Raiders’ breakout, the state of competitive shooters, Netflix adaptation drama, and the pulse of the video game industry will find plenty to enjoy.