Kinda Funny Games Daily Podcast Summary

Episode: Are We Seeing Wolverine PS5 THIS Month?!
Date: September 4, 2025
Hosts: Tim Gettys & SnowBikeMike
Podcast: Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Episode Overview

This highly energetic episode covers a particularly eventful day in the gaming world, headlined by the sudden release of indie darling Hollow Knight: Silksong, rumors of Wolverine PS5 being revealed this month, the exclusive unveiling of four Marvel’s Spider-Man Magic: The Gathering cards, and discussions on a possible Valve console. The hosts, Tim Gettys (in full clown makeup due to a lost bet) and SnowBikeMike, bring their signature banter to a packed news docket, reflecting the community’s palpable excitement and sharing insights on both the industry’s high points and challenges.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Hollow Knight: Silksong Drops—And Breaks the Internet

[00:51–03:10; 21:57–26:52]

• Hollow Knight: Silksong surprise-released today after years of hype, instantly overwhelming digital storefronts (Switch 2, Steam, eShop).
• Kinda Funny’s Andy Cortez is hosting a celebratory subathon marathon stream, encouraging fans to join, gift subs, and share the launch excitement.
• Unique about this launch: no early reviewer codes—everyone is playing together for the first time.
• The hosts reflect on indie game releases creating rare, community-wide “gamer moments,” comparing the excitement to past sensations like Helldivers.

Notable Quotes:

• “There’s an energy today. I love it. This is one of those special video game days. We live for moments like these.” – Tim Gettys (02:34)
• “Getting this kind of worldwide release in the sense of all gamers are playing at the exact same time... such a rare moment in time.” – Tim Gettys (02:44)
• “What a release it’s been... especially it being an indie game, the hype is unreal.” – Tim Gettys (02:43)

Timestamps:

• [21:57] Silksong crashing storefronts
• [23:11] Mike & Tim discuss the wildness of the launch

Exclusive: Spider-Man Magic: The Gathering Card Reveals

[03:32–07:57]

• Marvel’s Spider-Man joins Magic: The Gathering; Kinda Funny reveals and discusses four exclusive new cards (Urban Retreat, Death of Gwen Stacy, Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Sunspider).
• The hosts focus on card art, Marvel deep-cuts, and inject light-hearted jokes about being “relative magicians.”

Notable Quotes:

• “Bringing Spider-Man to life through Magic—looking at the art, how the story and world combine with the card—that’s iconic.” – SnowBikeMike (04:52)
• “For Peter, apartment hunting was about location, location, cost, and location.” – Card flavor text read by Tim Gettys (05:15)

Timestamps:

• [03:32] Card reveal segment starts
• [04:52] Discussion on Spider-Man card art and humor

Wolverine PS5 Reveal Rumors & PlayStation’s Upcoming Plans

[11:33–20:46]

• InsiderGaming leaks: Insomniac’s Wolverine reportedly ready to show; State of Play event expected at September’s end.
• Trailer’s production reportedly complete; if not debuted at State of Play, possible Game Awards reveal.
• The infamous 2023 ransomware attack on Insomniac reportedly caused some development changes.
• Discussion of PlayStation’s release cadence, speculation on mainline God of War development, Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic, and the PlayStation showcase cycle.

Notable Quotes:

• “Insomniac—one of my favorite developers, hard stop... anytime they put out a project, I want to platinum it.” – Tim Gettys (14:15)
• “We need to know what’s coming next. For both Switch 2 and PlayStation, we don’t know what 2026 looks like—which is kind of insane.” – Tim Gettys (19:05)

Timestamps:

• [11:33] Story intro & details from InsiderGaming
• [13:19] Mike on the dream of seeing Wolverine
• [15:23] Tim on Insomniac’s track record
• [17:57] PlayStation’s studio output trends

Valve Trademarks “Steam Frame”: Could a Console Be Coming?

[29:45–41:13]

• Valve files a trademark for "Steam Frame" covering hardware, consoles, accessories, and software.
• The hosts speculate about Valve’s intentions: is this a Steam Machine 2.0, VR investment, or a new way to bring PC gaming to the living room?
• Parallel discussion: PC gaming’s accessibility boom, console/PC convergence, rise of tinkering in games (graphics presets, sliders, etc.).

Notable Quotes:

• “We’re at a point where more people are able to be interested in what used to be tinkering stuff, but now it’s so accessible—everything’s kind of leveled out.” – Tim Gettys (33:09)
• “The world is ready for [a Steam console], and they’ve proven that with the Steam Deck.” – Tim Gettys (31:50)

Timestamps:

• [29:45] Steam Frame news
• [33:09] Debate over PC tinkering and plug-and-play

Sophie Turner as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Live Action Amazon Series

[41:13–48:03]

• Filming starts January 2026; Phoebe Waller-Bridge is writer/EP.
• Hosts debate Turner’s casting, reference her work on Game of Thrones and less fondly on X-Men.
• Discussion on the legacy of Jolie’s and Vikander’s portrayals, plus skepticism about Tomb Raider’s current pop-culture relevance.

Notable Quotes:

• “Angelina Jolie was Tomb Raider... she was so good it’s hard to replicate and follow up.” – SnowBikeMike (43:52)
• “[Turner is] jacked—that’s awesome. I really liked her in Game of Thrones… but her Jean Grey was not good.” – Tim Gettys (45:33)

Smash Bros. Melee Mod Turns Cease & Desist Letter Playable

[49:21–53:58]

• Smash modder creates a “Cease & Desist” skin (inspired by Nintendo’s tournament shutdown), generating lots of laughs.
• Brief sidebar: Will Nintendo ever release Melee HD? Tim bets that a remaster or NSO version is inevitable (and will don the clown getup again if wrong).

Notable Quotes:

• “I disagree entirely. We will 100% get a Smash Bros. Melee at some point.” – Tim Gettys (51:17)
• “Low key, that mod do be sick though.” – SnowBikeMike (50:42)

Rapid-Fire Industry Updates (WE News)

[55:14–59:29]

• Friend of KFG Dave Fennoy is main villain in Borderlands 4.
• Layoffs at Firaxis Games (XCOM, Civilization devs); the hosts acknowledge the growing hardship of recurring industry layoffs.
• Ubisoft launches free Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s Baghdad Discovery Tour mobile app for educational purposes.
• Expedition 33 (Claire Obscure) OST to get a live concert tour; Tim is extremely hyped.

Notable Quotes:

• “Our hearts go out to [the Firaxis devs]. That sucks.” – SnowBikeMike (56:42)
• “This is a, a teaching option that multiple teachers have implemented in schools—kids being able to learn about places via Assassin’s Creed.” – Tim Gettys (57:40)

Lighter Moments & Community Interactions

• Clown Outfits & Lost Bets: Tim appears “cosplaying” as a clown due to a bet about Silksong’s release date—a recurring joke with the audience ribbing him throughout. [00:00–09:25]
• Community Shoutouts: Big push to support Andy’s Silksong marathon and shoutout to Kinda Funny’s Patreon Producers and Twitch subscribers. [09:09–65:46]
• Magic Cards & Playful Banter: Playful self-labels (“magicians”), inside jokes about who designed Spider-Cat, and musings about what makes someone a “magician” in Magic: The Gathering.
• Audience Questions: Hosts interact with dozens of Super Chat questions, touching on news reactions, personal gaming preferences, and even Tim’s girlfriend’s dislike of clown costumes. [61:37–69:36]

Memorable Quotes & Moments by Timestamp

• "There's an energy today. I love it. This is one of those special video game days." – Tim Gettys [02:34]
• “We live for moments like these.” – Tim Gettys [02:34]
• “I want to see everything about this game [Wolverine], Tim. I want the cinematics, I want the story…” – SnowBikeMike [13:19]
• “It’s not Grand Theft Auto 6… this is an indie Metroidvania. Crashing every storefront, that’s wild.” – Tim Gettys [23:48]
• "Shout out to Dave Fennoy... definition of a best friend, a kind of funny best friend. Such an amazing talent." – Tim Gettys [55:36]
• “Frictionless gaming... that’s what gamers want. They want to be able to look at something, pick up something and just play.” – SnowBikeMike [40:43]

Episode Structure

0:00-9:25 — Cold open, jokes about clown outfits, recap of lost Silksong bet
9:25-11:24 — Community shoutouts, housekeeping
11:33-20:46 — Main Story #1: Wolverine PS5 leak, PlayStation showcase speculation
21:57-26:52 — Main Story #2: Hollow Knight: Silksong launch chaos, community excitement
29:45-41:13 — Main Story #3: Valve’s “Steam Frame” trademark, PC/console convergence
41:13-48:03 — Main Story #4: Tomb Raider TV series with Sophie Turner
49:21-53:58 — Main Story #5: Smash Bros Melee “Cease and Desist” mod, NSO predictions
55:14-59:29 — Industry news rapid-fire (Firaxis layoffs, Ubisoft edutainment, concerts)
61:01-69:36 — Super Chat Q&A, personal anecdotes, final thoughts & outro

Summary for New Listeners

This episode captures a “special day for gaming” energy—Silksong launches to mass excitement, big rumors swirl about the next PS5 blockbuster, and both indie and blockbuster gaming cultures collide. Kinda Funny delivers their lively blend of news breakdowns, playful tangents, and genuine community engagement, making for an episode that is joyful, insightful, and representative of the best in modern games media. Whether you're a daily listener or catching up, the episode is a must for anyone wanting to stay connected to the pulse of gaming culture.