Kinda Funny Games Daily: PlayStation State of Play Predictions – Episode Summary

Episode Title: PlayStation State of Play Predictions
Release Date: February 11, 2025
Hosts: Tim Gettys and Blessing Adeoye Jr.

1. Introduction to the Episode

The episode kicks off with host Tim Gettys welcoming Blessing Adeoye Jr., the new face of the podcast, to discuss upcoming PlayStation events and make predictions about what will be revealed during the State of Play broadcast scheduled for the following day.

Tim Gettys [00:32]:
"Death Stranding is getting its own special event and Stellar Blade is getting stellar sales. And Greg Miller's cashing in stars in the bank on my dumbass banana of all this and more."

2. Call for Audience Engagement

Tim encourages listeners to participate by submitting their predictions via Super Chats, promising to review and discuss them throughout the show. This interactive segment aims to engage the community and incorporate fan insights into the discussion.

Tim Gettys [04:00]:
"If you all have any predictions, please super chat them in and we will judge them. We will decide do we think they will happen, won't happen, do we think that they're stuff we want to happen or not?"

3. State of Play Overview and Expectations

The hosts delve into details about the upcoming PlayStation State of Play event set for February 12th. They highlight that the event will showcase a unique selection of games, emphasizing creativity and diversity from studios worldwide.

Tim Gettys [05:57]:
"State of Play is back tomorrow, February 12th. Tune in live for news and updates on great games coming to PlayStation 5."

4. Death Stranding 2 Release Date Speculations

A significant portion of the discussion centers around the highly anticipated sequel, Death Stranding 2. The hosts analyze leaked information and historical release patterns to speculate on the game's release window, considering potential announcements during the State of Play or the South by Southwest (SXSW) event in March.

Blessing Adeoye Jr. [11:05]:
"I think outside of that, like, there's so many months in the year, there's so many places where Death Stranding 2 could drop."

Tim Gettys [13:00]:
"I think maybe they're going to say a date. I'm expecting May or June or July."

5. Stellar Blade's Market Performance

The podcast highlights Stellar Blade developer Shift Up's impressive financial performance in 2024, with records indicating $151.4 million in revenue and expectations that the PC version will outperform the PlayStation 5 version. This success suggests potential future expansions or sequels in the Stellar Blade franchise.

Tim Gettys [50:55]:
"Shift up has said is considering making another game in the franchise though. Hell yeah."

6. Predictions on Other Game Announcements

Beyond Death Stranding 2, the hosts discuss various other games that might be featured during the State of Play. This includes potential announcements for Resident Evil remasters, Devil May Cry remakes, and new titles like Hell is Us.

Tim Gettys [28:56]:
"Resident Evil remaster or Resident Evil 9 one or the other."

Blessing Adeoye Jr. [39:20]:
"I think a big one for the year would be the One More Thing first party thing. And I think we'll get that in May or June during like during like the regular summer game fest time."

7. Community Predictions and Reactions

Listeners' predictions are shared and analyzed. For instance, CJ splits predicts Ape Escape No Escape for 2025, which Tim humorously connects to potential Death Stranding content.

CJ splits [22:09]:
"Prediction 2025 is the year of the Ape with no Escape."

Tim Gettys [22:14]:
"That sounds like some kind of like a meme of, like, you got to read in between the lines."

8. Insights on PlayStation's Future Strategies

The hosts reflect on PlayStation's current strategies compared to competitors like Xbox, pondering whether PlayStation will adopt more aggressive announcement tactics to keep up with the gaming industry's evolving landscape.

Blessing Adeoye Jr. [36:57]:
"I think PlayStation is stuck in their ways and they also just don't have the stuff in the way that Xbox does."

9. Closing Remarks and Upcoming Content

As the episode concludes, Tim and Blessing recap the key points discussed and hint at upcoming segments, including reactions to the State of Play and future game casts.

Tim Gettys [65:34]:
"And then after this, we got a games cast gonna be our South of Midnight preview with Paris Lilly and Greg Miller."

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Tim Gettys [00:32]:
  "Death Stranding is getting its own special event and Stellar Blade is getting stellar sales."

• Blessing Adeoye Jr. [11:05]:
  "I think outside of that, like, there's so many months in the year, there's so many places where Death Stranding 2 could drop."

• Tim Gettys [13:00]:
  "I'm expecting May or June or July."

• Tim Gettys [50:55]:
  "Shift up has said is considering making another game in the franchise though. Hell yeah."

• Tim Gettys [28:56]:
  "Resident Evil remaster or Resident Evil 9 one or the other."

• CJ splits [22:09]:
  "Prediction 2025 is the year of the Ape with no Escape."

Conclusion

This episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily offers an in-depth look into the upcoming PlayStation State of Play, with the hosts providing informed predictions and engaging in discussions about major game releases and industry trends. By incorporating listener feedback and leveraging insider knowledge, Tim and Blessing create a comprehensive guide for gamers anticipating the latest developments in the PlayStation ecosystem.