Kinda Funny Games Daily: Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Coming Next Week?!

Date: October 24, 2025
Hosts: Tim Gettys & Andy Cortez

Episode Overview

This episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily dives into several major gaming news stories, headlined by speculation that Battlefield 6’s new Battle Royale mode could drop next week. Tim Gettys and Andy Cortez also break down first-week Pokémon Legends ZA sales figures, discuss Todd Howard’s teases on future Fallout games, Valve’s Counter-Strike market shakeup, and Xbox’s approach to AI in gaming. There’s plenty of banter, audience interaction, and expert perspective on all things PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Rumors

• [10:13] Tim introduces the top story: A credible data miner suggests that Battlefield 6’s Battle Royale will launch next week (Oct 28), coinciding with Season One.
• [11:22] Andy shares mixed feelings about Battlefield’s traditional large-scale modes “never quite being my jam” but finds new enjoyment by role-playing as a medic.
  • Quote (Andy, 13:35): “Nick keeps on dying, so I keep on rezzing him, and at one point, his body explodes towards mine... and he’s like, 'I don’t want to live anymore. Stop ressing me.'”
• [14:16] Tim asks if a Battle Royale could reignite enthusiasm.
• [14:33] Andy thinks the timing is perfect; initial hype is subsiding, and Battle Royale might entice both old and new fans back:
  • Quote (Andy, 15:58): “Only in Battlefield moments… all that destruction lends so perfectly to something like a Battle Royale.”
  • Says he will make time for it, even amid a packed gaming season.

2. Pokémon Legends ZA Sales Data

• [17:36] Tim: Pokémon Legends ZA sold 5.8 million copies in its first week, making it the fifth best Pokémon first-week launch (behind only Switch-era titles).
• [19:00] Tim shares his friends buy Pokémon regardless of reviews, highlighting the franchise’s raw power:
  • Quote (Tim, 19:00): “They all bought Pokémon ZA without asking me how it is… that’s the type of stuff that gets to these sales numbers.”
  • Notes player reactions are sharply split—some love, some hate.
• [20:05] Andy: Pokémon games often deliver fun despite technical shortcomings, questioning the continued lack of innovation:
  • Quote (Andy, 22:36): “It’s unfathomable how much money this company has… yet we still see the level of quality just not quite be there, but the fun’s still there. And we’re not excusing that, but it still sucks ass.”
• [23:12] Tim: Wonders if Gen 10—expected during Pokémon Day, Feb 2026—will finally feature voice acting.
• [24:06] Andy is skeptical, citing lack of incentive given continued high sales.
  • Banter ensues about what counts as “voice acting,” with Andy promising to don a Pikachu costume on air if Pokémon gets any form:
    • Quote (Andy, 25:50): “I will dress up as Pikachu on a Games Daily… face paint. If there is voice acting.”

3. Todd Howard on Fallout’s Future

• [29:59] Fallout Day ends without a new game announcement; Todd Howard reassures fans more Fallout is in development, but details are slim.
• [31:43] Andy: Regrets Bethesda didn’t prioritize a Fallout remake to coincide with the TV show, missing synergy that could have drawn in a fresh audience.
• [32:17] Tim: Fallout TV show motivated him to try Fallout, but the age of the games was a blocker.
• [35:47] Tim: “It’s just an easy answer to get new players in to an old favorite.”
  • Argues a remake would capitalize on excitement and better serve players than only keeping old games available.

4. Xbox & AI – Phil Spencer’s Comments

• [36:55] Story #4 covers Xbox’s use of AI:
  • Quote (Phil Spencer via IGN, 40:06): "Our AI use today is much more operational than it is in the creative space."
  • Focus is on moderation (voice/text chat, especially for minors), not creative development.
• [40:56] Andy: Appreciates the non-glamorous, practical approach—prefers AI for moderation/security, not creative tool replacement.
• [42:54] Tim: Warns the “leave it up to the teams” approach from Xbox is a double-edged sword; stresses need for clear regulations and ethical use.
  • Spirited discussion about the nuance of generative AI’s potential and risks, culminating in calls for industry-wide regulation.

5. Valve Tanks the Counter-Strike Reseller Market

• [46:48] Valve’s latest update to Counter-Strike destroyed approximately $1.75 billion in digital item value overnight, killing the high-end resale market.
  • Quote (Andy, 47:56): “People have got their kids’ futures in their Counter-Strike libraries.”
• [48:03] Tim: Warns about investing in digital assets, as “the game can change, and you could lose billions of dollars.”
• [49:44] Andy: “It already seems like it’s kind of a shaky foundation. If an update can do this…”

6. Brief News & Quick Hits

(“WE News” Segment – [51:02])

• Mario to get his own Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon at last.
• Netflix shuts down Boss Fight Entertainment (“Squid Game: Unleashed” studio).
• Mouse PI for Hire launches March 19, 2026.
• Blumhouse Games’ Sleep Awake coming Dec 2, 2025.
• EA partners with Stability AI to develop new creative tools (hosts respond with skepticism re: Saudi control).

7. Additional Banter, Listener Q&A, and Notable Moments

• [04:03–07:18] Andy reviews the Razer Raiju V3 Pro PlayStation controller (lightweight, elite-feeling, not for everyone; no vibration, haptics, or motion controls).
• Quote (Andy, 07:18): “If you’re only playing shooters, it’s probably going to work really, really great for you.”
• Frequent jokes and camaraderie about gaming backlog, embarrassing gaming confessions, family group texts, and the continuing deluge of new releases.
• Running gag about Andy needing to play/beat Silksong.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• (10:07) Kevin’s “Baker’s Dozen” sound effect.
• (13:35) Andy on ressing Nick in Battlefield:
  “I don’t want to live anymore. Stop ressing me.”
• (19:00) Tim on Pokémon’s unbeatable sales pull:
  “They all bought Pokémon ZA without asking me how it is… that’s the type of stuff that gets to these sales numbers.”
• (22:36) Andy on Pokémon:
  “It’s unfathomable how much money this company has… yet we still see the level of quality just not quite be there, but the fun’s still there. And we’re not excusing that, but it still sucks ass.”
• (25:50) The Pikachu Bet:
  “I will dress up as Pikachu on a Games Daily… face paint. If there is voice acting.”
• (40:06) Phil Spencer (from IGN):
  “Our AI use today is much more operational than it is in the creative space.”
• (47:56) Andy on digital asset risk:
  “People have got their kids’ futures in their Counter-Strike libraries.”

Timeline & Timestamps

• 00:00–03:43: Banter, merchandise/housekeeping, podcast format changes
• 04:03–08:03: Razer Raiju V3 Pro controller review
• 10:13: Battlefield 6 Battle Royale rumor deep dive
• 17:36: Pokémon Legends ZA sales, franchise discussion
• 29:59: Fallout Day & Todd Howard’s reassurance
• 36:55: Xbox, Phil Spencer’s AI policies
• 46:48: Valve update tanks Counter-Strike item market
• 51:02: “WE News”—quick headlines (Mario in Macy’s, Netflix layoffs, release dates)
• Throughout: Listener questions & live responses

Final Thoughts

This packed episode covers headline news impacting the biggest franchises across gaming, with Kinda Funny’s trademark humor and candidness. The hosts offer a good blend of critique, industry insight, and fan perspective, while staying skeptical about “innovation” like AI and digital economies run wild.
If you missed the show, this summary has you covered on every significant story, the best jokes, and the moments that will have fans talking all weekend.