Kinda Funny Games Daily 12.09.25 — More Game Awards Announcements Leaked?!

Date: December 9, 2025
Hosts: Greg “GameOverGreggy” Miller, Tim Gettys, and guest reviewer Barrett Courtney

Overview

Today’s episode covers a slew of last-minute leaks and rumors ahead of The Game Awards, including the official reveal of the Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag remake title, a major Resident Evil Requiem character leak, detailed impressions on new indie rhythm game Unbeatable, and a comprehensive breakdown of ongoing remake fever in the games industry. The hosts also address news about Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remakes, discuss the first The Boys VR game, rapid-fire smaller headlines, and engage in their signature blend of wit and personal anecdotes, including pre-baby jitters and Bay Area pride.

Personal Check-In & Fun Banter

• [01:33] Greg Miller and Tim Gettys kick off with Tim’s upcoming fatherhood (“I’m not allowed to leave the city type thing… We need to be in San Francisco when this child is born or else we can’t say the child is born and raised.” — Tim Gettys, 02:13), leading to a classic “Golden Gatekeeper” nickname joke and banter about local pride.
• Greg hilariously sets a tradition to screenshot Tim’s hair for “grayness check-ins” every December 9th ([05:23]).

The Roper Report – Major News Stories

1. Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Remake Leaked as "Resynced"

Source: Tom Phillips at IGN | [10:43]

• The long-expected Black Flag remake is titled Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.
• The official listing surfaced on the PEGI Board, marking it as rated for violence and language, and confirming microtransactions.
• The game’s launch is rumored for late March 2026, possibly earlier in January ([12:26]).
• Discussion:
  • Ubisoft hasn’t had an Ubisoft Forward this year—uncertainty about how they’ll announce games ([12:35]).
  • Both hosts reflect on remake/remaster fatigue but admit Black Flag is a special fan favorite:
    • “Black Flag, an amazing Assassin’s Creed game… I’m not going to replay this one. Probably there’s too many other games…” — Greg Miller, 13:23.
  • Shadow drop strategy discussed, but Tim argues January would be “a better spot” due to lack of other big releases post-holidays ([13:57]).
  • Touches on the difference between remaster and true remake, with excitement if it really modernizes the game with new mechanics ([16:37]).
  • Both hosts highlight Ubisoft’s current vulnerability and the importance of a successful remake:
    • “Black Flag is in the perfect spot where it’s beloved and it’s old, but not too old. It doesn’t need a full reimagining, just modern tweaks.” — Tim Gettys, 17:32.

Notable Quote:

“If this is a fucking remake of Black Flag, and it is everything we loved about Black Flag and then some of this fucking RPG stuff on top of it… I’ll be all about it.”
— Greg Miller, 17:16

2. Resident Evil Requiem Cover Leak Confirms Leon Kennedy

Source: Tom Phillips at IGN | [19:59]

• Cover art published early on PlayStation Store shows Leon S. Kennedy as a main character.
• Breakdown of rumors/leaks: Leon likely playable; concerns over rumors about Rose Winters appearing as a second protagonist ([21:25]).
• Preview impressions are very positive; excitement about Leon’s older, bearded look.

Notable Quotes:

“IGN has now verified this ourselves and can confirm the image is legitimate. Leon is real.”
— Greg Miller, 20:58
“My boy is back. It was almost a foregone conclusion… I could not be more thrilled about this.”
— Tim Gettys, 21:16

• The Game Awards will likely provide a proper trailer focusing on Leon ([24:03]).
• Side tangent about a Japanese TV show showing “bad aim” gameplay (couldn’t show headshots on TV) ([23:33]).

3. Unbeatable Review with Barrett Courtney

Barrett Courtney joins: [28:48]

Game Overview

• Unbeatable: A rhythm adventure set in a world where music is illegal, mixing an emotional, story-driven campaign with an arcade mode reminiscent of Guitar Hero and Persona Dancing.
• Features: 75 tracked, mostly original soundtrack, two-button rhythm gameplay, inspired by Japanese indie/garage rock.

Barrett’s Impressions

• Arcade Mode: "A 9 out of 10, amazing experience… the most fun I’ve had with a rhythm game since the peak of Guitar Hero." ([31:41]).
• Story Mode: Messy at first, awkward pacing, but “the last thing I was expecting at the end of this game was to actually, like, be kind of tearing up a lot” ([35:41]).
• Story lands emotionally for creative/personally passionate players. Story mode improved after patch, still awkward in places.
• Final Score:

  “As an entire package, I think Unbeatable is a great 8 out of 10 video game. The lows are low, especially in the story mode. But arcade mode is just some of the most fun I’ve had in a video game this year.” — 38:00

Peer Impressions

• Tim calls out its Dreamcast DDR vibes; Greg says the emotional payoff and rhythm gameplay appeal to him.

4. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 1 & 2 Remake Updates

Source: Michael Cripe at IGN | [40:25]

• Leaked court documents confirm “Juliet” is code for KOTOR2 remake, meant to be a modern reimagining.
• At time of deposition (March 2025), remake was “on the roadmap”.
• Current dev: KOTOR1 remake work moving from Aspyr to Madhead Games.
• Discussion of remake development hell, the challenge of recapturing a classic, and industry-wide remake trends ([44:45]); skepticism if these projects will ever be completed.
• Context: Many publishers (Capcom, Sega) have turned things around with successful remakes; the bar is high.

Notable Quote:

“I just don’t see how, after everything you’ve heard about this, trying to make a classic game like that… You’re never gonna live up to not only what the original game was, but what everyone thinks the original game was.”
— Greg Miller, 45:21

5. The Boys VR Game Announced for Meta Quest 3 & PSVR2

Source: Wesley Yin-Poole at IGN | [50:14]

• The Boys: Trigger Warning is a stealth action VR game, coming Spring 2026, $23.99.
• Players become a new “Supe” who allies with the Boys after discovering a Vought secret.
• Some famous show actors return for voice roles.
• Tim says the game looks high quality but given the nature of VR, he’s unlikely to play it unless it’s easily set up on studio equipment ([52:44]).

6. Quick Hits — WE News Channel

Rapidfire minor updates and announcements ([53:16]–[57:58]):

• Star Con 2026: Fan convention for Starfield, Jan 24 (online, [53:21]).
• Cyberpunk 2077 Trading Card Game Announced ([54:34]).
• Take-Two Hires Perfect Dark Studio Heads for a new 2K studio ([55:01]).
• Layoffs at King of Meat Developer after failed launch (100k concurrent target, 320 actual) ([55:56]).
• Monster Hunter Showcase Delayed due to Japan tsunami ([56:23]).
• Yoshi’s Crafted World Soundtrack now available on Nintendo Music ([57:17]).
• Frostpunk 1886 Remake announced (2027) ([57:30]).
• Speculation about a Half-Life 3 tease at Game Awards ([57:58]).
• Divinity Trademark uncovered, teasing new installment ([63:52]).

Super Chats & Notable Community Moments

• Banter about Tim’s annual “gray hair check-in” ([59:27]).
• Game Awards predictions: “We will see a CGI trailer for a game that looks really cool, but it will end up being a mobile game.” — Foxy Steve ([58:46]).
• Questions about Metroid Zero Mission’s length and design ([58:56]).
• Animal Crossing island transfer dilemma ([61:33]).
• Community corrections and clarifications on Saber Interactive’s dev structure ([62:55]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Tim on remake titles: “I am a storied person when it comes to not being a fan of getting cute with the remake/remaster names. You call it Resynced? … Nobody gives a shit.” ([15:52])
• On Resident Evil: “My boy (Leon) is back… I could not be more thrilled about this.” — Tim ([21:16])
• Barrett on Unbeatable: “This is the most fun I’ve had with a rhythm game since the peak of the Guitar Hero days.” ([32:51])
• Greg on KOTOR: “Why wouldn’t we just have somebody make a new Star Wars RPG?” ([45:35])
• On VR: “I love these little roller coaster things in VR… but am I going to play this? Definitely not.” — Tim ([52:21])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced Leak: [10:43–19:49]
• Resident Evil Requiem/Leon Leak: [19:59–25:01]
• Unbeatable Review (Barrett Joins): [28:48–40:24]
• KOTOR Remake Updates/Debate: [40:25–49:49]
• The Boys VR Announcement: [50:14–53:02]
• WE News/Quick Hits: [53:16–58:10]
• Super Chats / Community Interaction: [58:21–64:50]

Overall Tone

• Upbeat, nerdy, banter-driven with deep dives, community engagement, and the signature irreverent, conversational Kinda Funny style.
• Mix of skepticism, excitement, and humor on leaks, remakes, and industry happenings—a blend of insider perspective and playful speculation.

Closing

The hosts sign off with reminders about upcoming Kinda Funny content (including a Game Awards prediction Gamescast) and express gratitude for their independent operation. Greg muses on the challenges and excitement of the current remake-crazed landscape while prepping for more (leak-filled) Game Awards speculation.