Kinda Funny Games Daily 12.11.25 — The Game Awards Pre-Show!

Podcast: Kinda Funny Games Daily
Hosts: Greg "GameOverGreggy" Miller, Blessing Adeoye Jr.
Date: December 12, 2025

Episode Overview

This energetic episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily serves as a spirited pre-show for The Game Awards 2025. Hosts Greg Miller and Blessing Adeoye Jr. engage in lively discussions about their Game Awards hopes, predictions, and community hype. This interactive, chat-driven stream is heavy on candid banter, reader superchats, and off-the-cuff reactions, capturing the sense of anticipation that surrounds one of gaming’s biggest nights.

Main Discussion Points and Insights

Game Awards Hype, Predictions, and Wishlist

• Anticipation for The Game Awards:
  Both hosts express excitement about the "unexpected" moments that make The Game Awards special. Greg confesses he's more excited for the surprises Jeff Keighley has in store than the things already rumored.
  • “It just becomes the unexpected, right? What could Jeff have up his sleeve to really wow us tonight?” — Greg, [04:16]
• Rumored Announcements:
  • Half-Life 3 (highly unlikely but clung to as a dream reveal)
  • Kingdom Hearts 4 and Final Fantasy teases
  • Possible Wolf Among Us 2 update
  • A new Tomb Raider tease, Divinity Original Sin 3, Diablo news, Source trailer, and more
• Industry Trends and Grumbles:
  • Hosts joke about overused “multiverse” concepts, discuss the likelihood of surprise game reveals versus previously leaked announcements, and note that the general hype this year feels “lower” than last (see [17:44]).
  • Greg laments, “I don’t think Jeff’s got it in him to blow us away this year… but I hope to be wrong about that.” [17:44]
  • Expectation of “cool, interesting” announcements instead of mind-blowers.

Community Interaction & Superchat Banter

• Throughout the episode, the hosts read and react to a flood of community superchats, engaging with predictions, inside jokes, and off-topic banter (notably about food, old jobs, and family).
• Notable running bits:
  • Multiple listeners shout out aunts, describe pre-show rituals, or reference Kinda Funny office pizza lore.
  • Recurring “Go Dogs, f*** Ohio!” sentiment appears (Greg has fun rolling with even the trash talk, see [14:04]).
  • Joke campaigns to “Hire Omar!”—a beloved out-of-work bartender from the now-closed Buffalo Wild Wings ([10:19]).

Game Awards Predictions (With Notable Quotes & Segments)

• Greg’s irrational hope: Half-Life 3
  • “Less than 50. By a lot. It makes too much sense ... I don’t expect it, but I want it.” [03:47]
• Personal dream announcements:
  • Superman game (“Of course it would be a Superman game… feels impossible.” — Greg, [16:40])
  • Jet Force Gemini, Infamous remaster (Blessing and Greg riff on nostalgic wants [16:52])
  • Ultimate Alliance 4, but with a return to the more serious tone of UA1 or 2 [42:30]
• Realistic expectations:
  • Predicts major showing from Expedition 33
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 or Kingdom Hearts 4 (both equally plausible per Blessing, [23:06])
  • Hades 2, No Man’s Sky dev’s “Light No Fire”, Silksong update — all possibilities but mostly longshots

Industry and Community News

• Player’s Choice Debate:
  The hosts discuss how Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves’ popularity in Player’s Choice may dilute the award, and how year-based eligibility could fix this ([12:26]).
• Rockstar Firings:
  Brief note that Rockstar insists recent firings aren’t union-related ([73:19]).
• Deus Ex Remaster Delayed:
  After complaints about visuals, remaster is now indefinitely delayed ([73:25]).

Food, Office Culture, and Side Tangents

• Pizza Fatigue:
  The group bonds over Detroit-style pizza burnout, the lack of classic thin crust options in San Francisco, and the risks faced by lactose-intolerant pizza lovers. Many debates ensue about pizza options for Game Awards night ([38:03]).
• Buffalo Wild Wings & Bartender Omar:
  Bittersweet stories about the closure of their favorite hangout and concern for their friendly bartender ([10:19], [10:34]).
• Wings vs. Boneless Debate:
  “You’re going to inevitably have to do boneless, because... nobody’s gonna eat the bones take so long...” — Greg, [09:44]

Chat-Driven Moments & Q&A

• Superchats Drive the Show:
  Almost the entire episode is propelled by live chat comments:
  • “This jazz.” (Blessing, [15:02]), reflecting their delight in the fast-paced, hype-laden mood.
  • On Kingdom Hearts: “They’re just so mysterious about Kingdom Hearts. It can appear anywhere. Game Awards is a place!” — Blessing, [08:12]
• Meetups & Running Gags:
  Active attempts by community members to meet up at the awards in LA, using the worst possible identifier—"blue LA hat" ([26:05], [61:07]) — lead to much ridicule and “dating profile” gags.
• Drug and DARE Pledge Humor:
  Lighthearted joking about drugs, DARE resistance programs, and MLM schemes tied to the chat and Kinda Funny’s anti-substance roots ([15:30], [28:04]).

Notable Quotes & Standout Exchanges

• On game announcements that could make them cry:
  “Of course it would be a Superman game… But that feels impossible.” — Greg, [16:40]
• On the feeling for the night’s show:
  “It just feels like we just don’t... The things that we do know aren’t not—'Oh that’s cool. I’m interested in that. Sure. Whatever. I’m not like, ah, this is gonna be the biggest thing ever.'” — Greg, [18:54]
• On unwanted Mortal Kombat reveals:
  “We just got Mortal Kombat 1. We’ve had two Mortal Kombats in a row. It’s Injustice this time. If we get a third Mortal Kombat game in a row, I’m gonna turn into the Joker.” — Blessing, [55:10]
• On the current state of Starfield:
  “I think Starfield is in that sector... it’s a punchline. And it matters to the people who like it, like me. So I don’t think you go out of your way to pay Jeff...” — Greg, [52:03]

Key Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-------------|------------------------------------------------| | 03:17–04:16 | Excitement for "the unexpected" at Game Awards | | 08:03–08:12 | Kingdom Hearts 4 speculation | | 14:04 | Sports banter, pizza lore, “Go Dogs” superchat | | 16:40–17:03 | Personal dream announcements & teary-eyed moments | | 17:44 | Discussion of lowered hype this year | | 23:06 | Final Fantasy vs. Kingdom Hearts discussion | | 55:10 | Mortal Kombat / Injustice III banter | | 73:19–73:25 | Headline roundup (“WE News” rapid-fire section)|

Flow & Tone

Upbeat, playful, and unfiltered: The pre-show blends industry insight, hyperactive community participation, irreverent humor, and honest skepticism about marketing hype. Hosts are transparent about their personal tastes, burnout cycles, and lack of major expectations for the show, which invites a relaxed (often silly) atmosphere as anticipation crests before The Game Awards.

Summary Table — Key Segments & Quotes

| Segment | Notable Quote or Moment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | “The unexpected” anticipation | “It just becomes the unexpected, right? What could Jeff have up his sleeve...” | 04:16 | | Dream game reveals — Superman | “Of course it would be a Superman game… But that feels impossible.” | 16:40 | | Pizza fatigue & office banter | “I think I’m getting burnt out on Detroit style pizza.” | 38:11 | | Mortal Kombat reveal fatigue | “If we get a third Mortal Kombat game in a row, I’m gonna turn into the Joker.” | 55:10 | | Chat-driven banter (meetups/LA hats) | “You are asking people at the Game Awards to walk up to every person they see in a blue LA hat...” | 26:05, 61:07 | | Player’s Choice skepticism | “You don’t want a game of the year decided by purely audience vote, in my opinion.” | 12:45 | | Starfield’s reputation | “It’s a punchline. And it matters to the people who like it, like me.” | 52:03 | | Shadow drop speculation | “Some indie that we’re excited for… something on the pre-show will Shadow drop for sure.” | 50:01 |

Closing Reflection

This episode captures the fever pitch of Game Awards speculation—where community inside jokes, dashed hopes, and latent hype intersect. The Kinda Funny team keeps things grounded, candid, and highly interactive, making it an ideal listen for anyone wanting a sense of the collective excitement and good-natured skepticism that characterizes modern game fandom on awards night.

Note for listeners:
Skip this one if you’re solely in it for breaking news or in-depth developer interviews. But if you love the wild, pre-party mood and a sense of community joking, wishlisting, and honest chat about what actually makes these events so fun, this episode is for you.