Kinda Funny Games Daily: PS6 Is a Switch Clone?!

Episode Summary – August 29, 2025

Hosts: Greg “GameOverGreggy” Miller, Tim Gettys
Special Appearances: Samoa Joe (Twisted Metal's Sweet Tooth), Mike Howard
Main Theme: Is the PlayStation 6 Sony’s answer to the Nintendo Switch? Plus, news on Twisted Metal, Pokémon, Capcom, Steam Deck 2, and more.

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into rumors that Sony’s PlayStation 6 may take cues from Nintendo’s successful Switch platform, delivering dockable, portable gaming. Greg and Tim debate the feasibility, tech limitations, and consumer appetite for such a pivot. The show also offers impressions of Twisted Metal Season 2, celebrates gaming adaptation successes, explores quirky Nintendo history projects, and covers the latest industry news including unionization, upcoming hardware rumors, and a Pokémon Lucha Libre event.

Headline Topics & Key Discussion Points

1. PS6 – A Nintendo Switch Clone?

• Summary: A credible leak via the "Moore's Law is Dead" YouTube channel suggests Sony is planning a PlayStation 6 handheld that can dock like a Switch and potentially run games natively at above PS5 levels.
• Specs discussed: AMD APU, Zen 6C cores, 16x RDNA5 GPU, 1.2 GHz in handheld, 1.65 GHz docked.
• Projected price: $500, with release in late 2027 (both Greg and Tim voice heavy skepticism on price/timing).
• Key Discussion:
  • Tim: “Not a chance in fuck, $500?” [17:28]
  • The hosts agree old-school dedicated handhelds (like PSP and Vita) are unlikely to return.
  • Expectation: If Sony enters this space, it’ll be niche—more PlayStation Portal than Switch, perhaps appealing mostly to the hardcore PS audience.
  • Greg: “If you take a piece of tech that's expensive and big, in five years it'll be smaller and cheaper.” [22:40]
• Market context: Xbox’s (Asus) Ally is also referenced as an “almost” portable Xbox—actual console-level handhelds remain far off due to technical and pricing hurdles.

Memorable Quotes:

• Tim Gettys [17:28]: “Not a chance. Not a chance in fuck, $500? … If it is [that price], it’s going to be way more Portal-like than a dedicated PlayStation 6 portable.”

• Greg Miller [25:34]: “I know that this dockable, carryable PlayStation would be a niche item. That would be a luxury item. It wouldn’t be like a new SKU for everyone.”

Timestamps:

• Rumor details debut: [15:30–18:08]
• Feasibility/debate: [18:08–25:57]
• Broader context (generations, smart delivery): [18:45–22:30]
• Philosophy of PlayStation hardware: [27:18–28:12]

2. Twisted Metal Season 2 Review & Samoa Joe Call-In

• Tim praises Twisted Metal S2 as “even better than season one”, especially the tournament arc and Samoa Joe’s physicality as Sweet Tooth.
• Joe (on the phone): “They’ve never had a problem letting me explore the space. I get to have a lot of fun… doing a lot of different takes.” [7:17]
• The cast hopes for a Season 3, noting the increased viewership and positive critical response.
• Tim Gettys [05:15]: “They really got something here. I hope the success of this show leads to another game... it does not need to be a giant game. Small game. Really small.”

Timestamps:

• Twisted Metal review: [03:47–07:40]
• Samoa Joe call-in: [06:45–07:51]

3. Nintendo Life’s Mario Paint Memory Hunt

• A Nintendo Life creator bought 100 used Mario Paint carts to find original saved art—most were blank or defaults, but a few “holy crap” finds popped up.
• Tim Gettys [09:38]: “Anytime there actually was art saved on the cartridge… they’d get super hyped about it. Like, we got something good!”

Timestamps: [08:16–10:55]

4. Capcom: ‘Pragmata’ Is NOT a Secret Mega Man Game

• Capcom officially debunks rumors that upcoming sci-fi title Pragmata is related to Mega Man.
• Naoto Oyama (Producer): “Pragmata is not a Mega Man game… It is a completely new game from Capcom.”
• Greg Miller [34:24]: “I don’t fucking buy it. … I think it’s a double psych, man. I think people are too close. You gotta lie now.”

Timestamps: [33:18–35:39]

5. Pokémon Legends ZA (Z-to-A) & Lucha Libre Event

• Pokémon Legends ZA (pronunciation debate: “Z-A” or “Z-to-A” flows into a running inside joke).
• The Pokémon Company is throwing a Lucha Libre event in Mexico City to celebrate; features wrestler Mystico (ex-Sin Cara).
• New Hawlucha Mega Evolution announced.
• Greg Miller [42:03]: “As the number one Pokémon fan and Hallucha fan in the office, how upset I am by the date. … My wife will be out of town, so I can’t pressure The Pokémon Company to send me and Tim to this!”

Timestamps:

• Name debate and event details: [36:01–43:27]

6. Steam Deck 2 Rumored for 2028

• Leak via NeoGAF suggests Steam Deck 2 may not arrive until 2028.
• Tim thinks that’s plausible given the Steam Deck OLED is still current and relevant; Valve is in no hurry.
• Discussion on cross-OS support (Xbox ecosystem, SteamOS), collaborative/competitive dynamics in the portable space.

Timestamps: [43:27–48:13]

7. Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater Launch & The Boss Cosplay

• Voice actor Lori Allen cosplayed The Boss for the game’s launch.
• Delta lauded as a faithful remake: “They didn’t change shit. I love that Delta is MGS3 and I got to experience that again in 2025 and it was freaking awesome. Overpriced, but awesome.” [53:28]
• Hosts wish Kojima would see what a solid job the team did.

Timestamps: [50:33–54:14]

8. Other Headlines (“Wee News” segment)

• 450 Diablo devs vote to unionize under CWA.
• UK Steam users must verify age for mature content.
• Steam Deck Verified program expands.
• Yooka-Laylee “replay” comes October 9, 2025, with big discounts for original owners.
• New 2D Terminator game (“Terminator 2D No Fate”) gets a trailer and October 31, 2025 release date.
• Tim Gettys [55:50]: “I can’t believe that we’re in the golden age, part 2, of 2D platformers.”

Timestamps: [57:07–58:47] (Wee News block)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Tim Gettys [17:28]: “Not a chance in fuck, $500?” (PS6 Switch rumor skepticism)
• Greg Miller [25:34]: “This dockable, carryable PlayStation would be a niche item.”
• Samoa Joe [07:17]: “They let me explore the space… I get to have a lot of fun doing a lot of different takes and they just take the best ones.”
• Greg Miller [34:24]: “I don’t fucking buy it. … I think it’s a double psych, man.”
• Greg Miller [42:03]: “As the number one Pokémon fan and Hallucha fan in the office, how upset I am by the date…”
• Tim Gettys [55:50]: “I can’t believe that we’re in the golden age, part 2, of 2D platformers.”

Listener Q&A & Superchats

• Pokémon entrypoints as an adult: Tim recommends maybe waiting for Gen 10, while Greg says try Scarlet; after further debate, Sword & Shield is suggested as a great starting point. ([62:53])
• Twisted Metal Season 2 > Season 1? Tim: “Overall, yes. It delivers on what you expect from Twisted Metal.” ([61:19])
• Terminator No Fate fan hype and speculation ([55:50])
• Detailed local tips if you visit Mexico City for the Pokémon event ([59:16])

Overall Tone & Vibe

The episode is upbeat, irreverent, and honest—typical Kinda Funny, with jokes, running bits (pronunciations, clown outfit, “not a chance in fuck”), and deep dives into nerd minutiae. Greg and Tim display both industry insight and a genuine fan’s excitement, especially around adaptation successes and the portable gaming future.

Quick Guide to Key Segments

• PS6 Switch-style rumors: [15:29–28:12]
• Twisted Metal S2 review & Samoa Joe call: [03:47–07:51]
• Nintendo Life Mario Paint adventure: [08:16–10:55]
• Pragmata/Mega Man debunked: [33:18–35:39]
• Pokémon Legends ZA & Lucha Libre: [36:01–43:27]
• Steam Deck 2 rumors/context: [43:27–48:13]
• Metal Gear, Lori Allen cosplay, & remake quality: [50:33–54:14]
• Terminators, Yooka-Laylee, and Wee News: [55:23–58:47]
• Audience Q&A/Superchats: [59:16–end]

Conclusion

A lively, news-packed episode centered on the PS6/Switch rumor and the shifting landscape of gaming’s hardware future, balanced with reviews and community-driven content. The hosts’ skepticism and expertise frame the tech rumors realistically, while their pop culture enthusiasm keeps things fun and approachable for all fans.