Kinda Funny Games Daily Summarized — August 21, 2025

Episode Overview

On this episode, Greg Miller and Blessing Adeoye Jr. discuss the hottest news in gaming, including a potential Forza Horizon 6 location leak, new developments for Metroid Prime 4, Elden Ring’s troubled port on Switch 2, the debut of Mega Victreebel in Pokémon Legends Z-A, Acclaim’s comeback (with wrestling run-ins), and more. The hosts weave through news, speculation, community banter, and some candid wrestling drama—delivering their signature mix of humor and sharp insight for Kinda Funny Games Daily.

Main News Topics

Forza Horizon 6’s Location Leak — Is Japan the Setting?

[10:00–15:30]

• Source of the Leak: A now-deleted car import company Instagram post (Cult and Classic, Australia) shows Forza devs scanning K cars, which are rare outside Japan. The implication: Forza Horizon 6 might be set in Japan.
• Fan Analysis: Fans see the post’s specific mention of Japanese cars and the post’s swift removal as compelling hints Japan is up next.
  • Blessing: “Where there is smoke, there is usually fire. Japan would make a lot of sense for racing—massive city areas and gorgeous countryside.” [11:31]
  • Greg: “Are you surprised they haven’t done it yet?... Gamers love Japan. Put Japan in everything.” [10:57–11:11]
• Skepticism: Both hosts note Forza’s massive car roster, so scanning a car may not confirm location.
  • Motor World Hype (via Super Chat): “Forza Horizon 5 literally has K cars in it. A car being scanned means nothing... Not saying Japan is impossible, but this is not the smoking gun everyone thinks it is.” [14:55]
  • Greg: “The more wishful we are, the more we try to connect the dots... It just makes sense for them to put the car in.” [11:48–12:13]
• When Might We See It?
  • Citing Phil Spencer’s statement at the Xbox Game Showcase, next Forza (implied to be Horizon) is likely set for 2026—Forza Horizon’s “turn” after Motorsport releases. [18:40–19:45]
  • Blessing: “I think 2027 at the latest for the next Forza Horizon.” [14:49]
• Other Dream Locations: France, Iceland, the Netherlands, NYC/State, India, Egypt, and even Texas (joke).
• Summary Quote:
  • Greg: “Japan has that... you get out in the weeds... really open countryside. I think that would open itself well to having a race that starts in a Tokyo area or a city... and then to the rural section. That’d be super awesome.” [13:05]

Metroid Prime 4: Rating and Release Window Speculation

[22:00–26:15]

• Evidence: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond now has a US ESRB “T” rating on Nintendo’s website, after a similar South Korean rating.
• Speculation on Launch Timing:
  • With Kirby Air Riders (Nov) and Pokémon (Oct) already on the calendar, December is the most likely slot for Metroid.
  • Greg: “I’m surprised that we do not have the release date for this game—especially with Kirby Air Riders dated.” [23:14]
  • Blessing: “If not [December], I think January/February. I’d be surprised if they haven’t messaged this yet.” [25:31]
• Direct Incoming? Consensus is that a Nintendo Direct in September will clarify things.
  • Greg: “You want things a bit more crystal clear as far as what your plans are.” [25:53]

Elden Ring on Switch 2: Performance Woes

[30:43–37:37]

• Impressions from Gamescom:
  • Reports (Nintendo Life’s Felix Sanchez) say Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition runs at a max 30 FPS in handheld, sometimes dropping as low as 15 FPS.
    • Sanchez (quote via Blessing): “It was like playing Ocarina of Time—20 FPS, sometimes 15 FPS.” [32:09]
  • No gameplay footage was allowed.
• Host Reaction:
  • Blessing: “This is a gigantic, open world... a lot of things happening on screen... for that to run badly—bad sign for big third-party support on this thing.” [32:30]
  • Greg: “I think we’re gonna end up back where we ended up with the Switch 1: the main reasons you’re buying this thing are going to be for the first-party Nintendo games.” [36:33]
  • Both see this as a possible repeat of third-party performance issues from the Switch era.
• Broader Implications:
  • Concerns for future ambitious Switch 2 third-party ports (e.g. “Dustbloods,” FromSoftware titles).
• Hopeful Note: Some games (like Cyberpunk 2077) performed “good enough” at the New York Switch 2 preview event, but mileage varies.

Pokémon Legends Z-A: Mega Victreebel Debuts

[39:58–42:15]

• New Mega Evolution Revealed: Mega Victreebel—grass/poison, now 4.5 meters tall, 276 pounds, “mouth full of acid,” with found-footage style debut teaser.
  • Greg: “Mega Victreebel... It’s horrifying. I don’t like this. Why is it tying its own... I want to pop it.” [40:00–40:58]
  • Blessing: “Jokes aside, where are you with hype?” [40:59]
• Hands-On Impressions:
  • Blessing played at Pokémon Worlds—real-time battles, more active gameplay, crisp visuals on Switch 2.
  • Greg: “That’s good to hear.” [42:04]

The Return of Acclaim — and Wrestling Mayhem

[43:00–49:09]

• Acclaim Teases Comeback: New teaser, press release—hint at “new era,” new games “from heart-pounding action to unforgettable stories.” [43:08]
• Wrestling Crossover:
  • Jeff Jarrett (AEW, WWE legend) interrupts the show live (video call) to banter/intimidate Greg:
    • Jarrett: “Keep my name out of your mouth... Or you will be another gift in the world of the last outlaw.” [45:41–46:42]
    • Greg: “This man came on our set and hit me with a guitar...” [45:13]
  • Banter ensues regarding their feud, with Jarrett promising a “big splash” and Greg mocking Jarrett’s career.
  • Blessing: “Acclaim got into bed with the devil.” [48:19]
• Acclaim’s Future: Next week promises “big news;” hosts are hopeful more publishers in industry = good.

Wii News Round-Up

[52:11–End]

Notable items:

• Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection’s lineup finalized: Arcade and classic console ports from across the series, though no full modern 3D era collection (hosts ask for Deadly Alliance, Deception, Shaolin Monks, etc.).
• Garfield Kart 2 demo now playable on Steam.
• Trails in the Sky FC remake demo now live (PS, Steam, Switch).
  • Greg: “Is it in the same franchise as Trails of Cold Steel? ...I did try Cold Steel. Sadly, I didn’t get into it.” [52:16]
• Chibi Robo available on GameCube Nintendo Classics (Switch 2).
• Project Winter 2.0 announced from Other Ocean (shoutout to Jared Petty).
• Sony sells its share of EVO, per listener submission (though context unclear; will follow up).

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Forza Japan: “I want to believe. I’m Mulder in The X-Files. I got my little K car poster in the back and it says, I want to believe.” — Blessing [15:15]
• On the G Spot/B Hole t-shirt idea:
  “She keeps saying people won’t wear a G Spot B Hole shirt. I don’t know, man. Everybody’s afraid.” — Blessing [06:22]
• On Pokémon Mega Victreebel:
  “I want to pop it.” — Greg [40:57]
• On Switch 2’s third-party struggles:
  “This is to be expected... Even though I had that little... I had the littlest hope of change.” — Greg [37:12]
• Wrestling Mayhem:
  “Can this be the time to get Double J? Bye, Jeff.” — Blessing [48:00]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Forza Horizon 6 Location Leak Discussion: [10:00–18:00]
• Metroid Prime 4 Release Speculation: [22:00–26:15]
• Elden Ring on Switch 2 Impressions: [30:43–37:37]
• Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Victreebel Reveal & Impressions: [39:58–42:15]
• Acclaim Comeback & Jeff Jarrett Run-In: [43:00–49:09]
• Mortal Kombat, Garfield Kart, Trails, & Other Quick News: [49:15–53:20]
• Listener Corrections & Wrap-Up: [53:33–56:59]

Concluding Thoughts

This episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily delivered strong scoop and lively discussion: from Xbox rumors (Forza in Japan!) and Nintendo speculation, to the sobering reality of Switch 2’s third-party limitations and heated wrestling antics. The rundown was rich with both granular, passionate gaming commentary and the brand’s constant undercurrent of goofball energy. Whether you care about racing, RPGs, Pokémon, or just a bit of gaming circus, this recap ensures you’ll stay up to date.

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