Kinda Funny Games Daily — October 17, 2025

Horizon Zero Dawn Movie Coming 2027?! (Episode Recap)

Main Theme and Purpose

This episode, hosted by Tim Gettys and Roger Pokorny, delivers the day’s hottest video game news with signature Kinda Funny banter, focusing on:

• The development and planned release of a live-action Horizon Zero Dawn movie
• Major Nintendo Switch 2 production forecasts and sales strategy
• Nintendo’s response to recent leak scandals, especially regarding Pokémon
• Industry shakeups, such as major departures from Ubisoft
• Lightning round gaming news and community questions The hosts also share memorable off-topic moments and community interactions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Horizon Zero Dawn Movie — 2027 Plans (10:03–16:29)

News

• Sony aims to start filming a live-action Horizon Zero Dawn movie in 2026, with a 2027 release. The script is done, and they’re looking for a director. Production is with Columbia Pictures, following up on collaborations like Uncharted and Gran Turismo (10:12).
• Aloy is positioned as a key icon for PlayStation's franchise-building ambitions.

Host Reactions & Takes

• Roger: Notes a shift from the original plan as a Netflix series to a movie, plus PlayStation’s multimedia expansion. He’s skeptical: “This doesn't excite me. This is not necessarily the franchise... I'm not a Horizon person. Seeing this as a movie is like, yeah, whatever.” ([11:26])
• Tim: Thinks the big screen could help showcase Horizon’s stunning visuals and robot dinosaurs—needs a movie budget. “This as a movie... I do think is going to add to the franchise and raise awareness.” ([13:10])
• Both reflect on Sony’s spotty record with theatrical adaptations, pointing out missed animation opportunities for Ratchet and Clank, Sly Cooper, and Astrobot.

Fun Moments

• Mad Rocks in chat quips: “This Horizon movie is going to release the same day as the Zelda movie. Just as tradition.” ([15:20])
• Roger professes undying love for Sly Cooper, lamenting the canceled movie project. “I love Sly Cooper. And I was devastated to hear that that Sly Cooper movie... of course we canceled.” ([15:49])

2. Nintendo Switch 2 Production Ramp-up & Game Release Strategies (16:31–21:54)

News

• Nintendo aims for a record first-year Switch 2 output—up to 25 million by March 2026 ([16:31]).
• Aggressive manufacturing strategy; Nintendo prepares for high demand and new exclusive titles.

Host Insights

• Roger: “They're doubling down... a lot of people are going to buy these Switch Twos because Animal Crossing, it’s back.” ([18:13])
• Tim: Reinforces the idea that games like Animal Crossing, Pokémon, and 3D Mario are being strategically held for Switch 2's early lifecycle. “Nintendo’s crushing it right now... they are not slowing down releasing games.” ([18:37])
• Discussion of Pokémon’s generational launch history and possible Switch 2 exclusivity.

3. Nintendo's Response to Hacking & Pokémon Roadmap Leaks (21:54–26:17)

News

• Nintendo confirms a small server breach by hacking group Crimson Collective but claims no development data was accessed ([22:15]).
• No comment yet on separate and highly impactful Pokémon leaks showing Game Freak’s roadmap through 2030.

Analysis

• Tim: “The Pokémon thing is undeniably real... It sucks for developers and fans.” ([24:18])
• Roger: Flags fan expectations getting out of whack due to premature leak info: “People start to create expectations that are just not how video games are developed.” ([25:13])
• Both acknowledge leaks can permanently warp public perception of a franchise’s trajectory.

4. Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Boss Exit — Not Voluntary (34:40–38:16)

News

• Former Assassin’s Creed boss Marc-Alexis Côté reveals he was asked to step down, not by choice, after Ubisoft restructured and moved core franchises (AC, Far Cry, Rainbow Six) to Tencent-backed VANTAGE Studios.

Reaction

• Roger: Concerned about shift in leadership, especially after Shadows’ success. “To me, this does not spell a good exciting future... This is worrying for sure.” ([38:16])
• Tim: Cynically notes Ubisoft CEO’s son is now in charge: “Congratulations. You’re a fucking idiot. Ubisoft to assume leaders.” ([36:56])

5. Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 Review Round-Up (38:41–41:10)

News

• Mixed reviews: IGN 7/10, Eurogamer 2/5, GameSpot 7/10. Metacritic sits at 64.
• Greg Miller: “Feels like a PS3 era game, but I want to keep playing it. I can give it a review in the coming weeks when there’s nothing going on.” ([39:41])

Reflections

• Roger: Finds low-score “mid” games endearing: “I like the idea of playing kind of a PS3-esque vampire RPG... I don’t think every game that I play needs to be an 8 out of 10.” ([39:59])
• Tim: “Sometimes you can like games that aren’t the best or whatever. Roger takes it a step further where it’s like, he hears a 64... ‘Now I’m interested.’” ([40:42])

6. Quickfire News ("Wee News Channel") (41:22–44:34)

Notable Items:

• EA employees and unions protest about private equity, emphasizing job security.
• Atari announces the Intellivision Sprint retro console.
• Konami cancels the Silent Hill F soundtrack (due to licensing issues).
• Marvel Rivals: Zombies PvE mode launches Oct 23.
• New Dragon Ball game coming January.
• Blizzard’s 400 platform and tech workers vote to unionize.

Fun Banter:

• Hosts joke about who is buying retro Intellivision units and speculate on mattress firm–like front companies ([42:36]).
• Roger’s excitement for a Marvel Zombies mode, not wanting to talk to people in Discord ([43:40]).

Memorable Quotes & Segments

• “This is not necessarily the franchise in total—like, I’m not a Horizon person. Seeing this as a movie is like, yeah, whatever.”
  —Roger Pokorny ([11:26])

• “I’m a little on the other end... I think Horizon needs the budget, because the cool things about Horizon are these robot dinosaurs, the colors, the beautiful vistas.”
  —Tim Gettys ([12:50])

• “I love Sly Cooper. And I was devastated to hear that that Sly Cooper movie... was just a proof of concept. It broke my heart.”
  —Roger Pokorny ([15:49])

• “No new 3D Mario. No Switch 2–exclusive Pokémon game. There is so much... they are so bullish on this future, man.”
  —Roger Pokorny ([21:19])

• “The Pokémon thing is undeniably real... That whole roadmap is out there until 2030, apparently.”
  —Tim Gettys ([24:18])

• “They had their moment, mid-2010s... and then it’s just like, just slowly but surely, death by a million cuts.”
  —Roger Pokorny on Ubisoft ([38:24])

• “I like vampires, they’re hot... I like the idea of a PS3-esque vampire RPG, that kind of sounds a little sick.”
  —Roger Pokorny ([39:59])

Community & Off-Topic Highlights

Podcast & Tech Issues (05:07–07:37)

• Tim explains ongoing podcast ad glitches, including a weird recurring ad about “a knife up your rectum," which has struck listeners as a Kinda Funny meme.
  “That ad is just playing multiple times throughout... Honestly, on brand.” ([07:20])

Upcoming Content & Streams ([07:49])

• Announcement: Next Friday, Roger and Snowbike Mike doing a handcuffed marathon stream of Silent Hill: F (for Friendship).

Mike’s “Pulled Nut” Incident (32:37–34:40)

• During a physical challenge on stream, Snowbike Mike injures his groin, leading to chaos and laughter:
  “Oh my God—walking back—‘No, I think I pulled my nut. I think I pulled a nut.’” —Tim ([33:33])

PSP Remote Control Story (49:00–51:07)

• Kevin tells of using his PSP’s IR blaster to fix TV settings at restaurants, just to make the world “a little bit better.”
  “I wanted to make the world a little better.” —Kevin ([50:26])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Horizon Zero Dawn Movie News: [10:03–16:29]
• Nintendo Switch 2 Production & Game Plans: [16:31–21:54]
• Nintendo Leaks & Pokémon Roadmap: [21:54–26:17]
• Ubisoft AC Boss Departure: [34:40–38:16]
• Vampire: The Masquerade Reviews: [38:41–41:10]
• Quickfire News (“Wee News Channel”): [41:22–44:34]
• Mike’s "Pulled Nut" Moment: [32:37–34:40]
• PSP as Universal Remote Story: [49:00–51:07]

Episode Flow & Tone

• Fast-paced, conversational, irreverent, blending news analysis with personal anecdotes and audience interaction.
• The hosts maintain a casual, playful energy—even when joking about corporate shakeups or technical mishaps.
• Quotes and interactions highlight Kinda Funny’s community-centric, meta-aware style.

For Listeners Who Missed It:

• Big news: The Horizon Zero Dawn movie is real, targeting 2027; Switch 2’s first year will be absolutely massive; Nintendo and Pokémon leak drama continues; Ubisoft faces another reshuffle at the top.
• Expect more of Kinda Funny’s trademark chaos: viral ad mishaps, marathon streams, hilarious injury stories, and spontaneous technology tangents.

Signature summary:

“We killed it—you know what I mean? I think we did everything.”—Roger Pokorny ([59:23])

Enjoy your Saturday and Sunday—as God intended!