Kinda Funny Gamescast: BREAKING: No New Games For One Year!

Episode Date: September 15, 2025
Hosts: Greg Miller, Tim Gettys, Blessing Adeoye Jr., Andy Cortez

Episode Overview

In this special Gamescast, the Kinda Funny crew tackles an intriguing hypothetical:
“What if no new games released for an entire year? How would you spend your time as a gamer, stuck only with what’s already out?”
The hosts, inspired by a fan’s Reddit post, break down how they’d fill their game time, reminisce about unfinished gems, share wishlists for second chances, and reflect on perennial favorites—all framed by insightful and hilarious discussion.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Introduction: Setting Up the Premise

• [10:35] Greg introduces the main topic, crediting “Top of the Clappers” from Reddit for the show’s concept:

  “In a hypothetical world, the video games industry grinds to a complete halt. Absolutely NO games are set to be released for an indefinite period. You can only play whatever is out already…how do you spend the next 12 months?”

• [11:40] Categories are outlined by the Redditor, which structure the episode:
  • Favorite game ever
  • Second chance games
  • Games you never finished
  • Become a pro
  • Alternate endings
  • Indie darlings
  • Just chilling out

2. The Gut Answers: If No New Games For a Year…

• [13:04] Tim’s immediate pick:
  Final Fantasy XIV—the MMO he’s always wanted to lose himself in for hundreds of hours, which never seemed possible due to the job’s demands:

  “If I could just focus on a new experience and get lost in it...there’s no world in which I complete...Final Fantasy XIV and regret it.” (13:22, Tim)

• [15:17] Andy:
  The Witcher 3 or Disco Elysium—massive, celebrated RPGs he’s never given proper time to.
• [15:58] Blessing:
  Baldur’s Gate III—one of his favorite games of 2023, yet barely scratched the surface due to time constraints:

  “I played 27 and a half hours and I really adored it and just moved on because of our jobs...if I had a couple months just to play a game and just live in it, Baldur’s Gate III for sure.” (15:58, Blessing)

• [17:54] Greg:
  DC Universe Online—his forever “comfort game.” Without the pressure to keep up, he’d fully immerse himself in it again for possibly 1,000+ hours.

3. Going Through Each Category

A. Favorite Game Ever ([22:58])

• Andy: Elden Ring

  “That is a game I’ve beat three times…I can just kind of exist and run around in. There's still a lot of ways you can have fun with…different permutations.” (23:36, Andy)

• Tim: Hades / Hades II

  “Every single run feels fun and every single weapon is a joy…It feels endlessly replayable by design.” (27:22, Tim)

• Blessing: Breath of the Wild

  “I kind of like playing through games where I finish it and there’s a lot left to do...it makes that world feel bigger to me.” (28:17, Blessing)

• Greg: Fallout 3

  “I love Fallout 3 so much, and I don’t remember much about it to this day…Seeing that in a modern context would be great.” (32:31, Greg)

B. Second Chance Games ([35:30])

• Greg: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Red Dead Redemption 2

  “This has been installed on my rig since that moment...I know this is a game that if I could sit there with a year of nothing else coming out and dedicate myself to, I’d probably fucking adore.” (36:38, Greg)
  “Red Dead Redemption 2…back then, even recognized it was a work of art…just did not work for me narratively...I’d love to give it a shot.” (37:57, Greg)

• Blessing: Red Dead Redemption 2, Life is Strange 2
• Andy: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Metaphor: ReFantazio

  “Metaphor ReFantazio is one…that if I gave it the full amount of time it deserved, it would be one of my all-time faves.” (43:15, Andy)

• Tim: Fire Emblem: Three Houses

  “But the way people talk about this installment in particular is with such praise…it really seems to be a standout.” (45:44, Tim)

C. Games You Never Finished ([54:10])

• Tim: Ghost of Tsushima

  “This is a game that I started, really enjoyed, was super into, but I just haven’t had the time.” (55:15, Tim)

• Andy: Baldur’s Gate III
• Blessing: Baldur’s Gate III, Majora’s Mask
• Greg: Tears of the Kingdom

  “I put 40 hours into Tears...Never rolled credits, never did the thing...every time I turn on my Switch, well, I got to finish Bonanza, got to play this, got to review X, Y, Z…” (59:42, Greg)

D. Become a Pro (Mastery/Competitive) ([62:32])

• Greg: WWE 2K series

  “If things were how they are now when I was a kid, I would fucking be insane at WWE 2K on YouTube, on stream...” (62:46, Greg)

• Blessing: Tekken 8 (fighting games in general)

  “If I just quit this job and dedicated all my time to playing Tekken, I genuinely think I’d be fucking incredible.” (64:04, Blessing)

• Andy: Valorant or Deadlock (competitive shooters/MOBA hybrid)
• Tim: Call of Duty, Pokémon competitive scene

  “Not playing Call of Duty multiplayer...has really kind of me as a gamer...I feel like I’m picking up sticks for the very first time ever.” (68:38, Tim)

E. Alternate Endings ([71:11])

• Andy: Baldur’s Gate III
• Greg: Baldur’s Gate III
• Blessing: Cyberpunk 2077

  “I want to see what all the different permutations of that game are…for me, the Skill tree stuff is kind of the true, ‘oh shit, this is where you can really define your playstyle.’” (73:26, Blessing)

• Tim: Not his thing; prefers a canon, developer-driven story.

F. Indie Darlings ([75:15])

• Greg: A Short Hike

  “I’ve started a Short Hike several times…it just did not—it just ain’t what I want.” (75:20, Greg)

• Blessing: Return of the Obra Dinn, Spelunky 2
• Andy: Disco Elysium
• Tim: Hollow Knight

  “I gave it a shot many times. Don’t love the beginning…but I can do it. I know it’s worth it overall.” (77:29, Tim)

G. Just Chilling Out (Cozy Games/Worlds) ([78:26])

• Tim: Sonic Mania

  “If I have five minutes, I’m just like, I’m gonna boot it up…Chemical Plant Zone, put it in my veins.” (78:31, Tim)

• Andy: Tears of the Kingdom, Marvel Rivals, survival/crafting games like Dune Awakening, No Man’s Sky
• Blessing: GTA Online

  “That game lasted me four years...there’s something about having a game where I have an apartment, a garage with my cars that are mine.” (81:01, Blessing)

• Greg: Animal Crossing: New Horizons

  “The wave of nostalgia for a 2020 game that washed over me…I’m like, wait a second, I went to Animal Crossing and I just let Animal Crossing play.” (82:10, Greg)

4. Notable Quotes & Moments

• [23:46] Tim, on Hades:

  “Every single run feels fun and every single weapon is a joy to play...it feels endlessly replayable by design.”

• [39:36] Live Chat Quote on Red Dead 2:

  “Red Dead Redemption 2 is like the series finale of video games.”

• [65:38] Andy, on fighting games:

  “I don’t want to try to get better at a fighting game...if I was able to just flip that switch like the devs should flip the switch to make 60 frames, I would.“

• [80:24] Greg, on Animal Crossing nostalgia:

  “The wave of nostalgia for a 2020 game that washed over me...am I about to just throw it all away, say ‘fuck review season’ and go play more Animal Crossing?”

5. Outstanding Community Suggestions

• [52:21, Super Chats]
  • No Man’s Sky (Joey Radstone)
  • The Witcher 3 (BJ Bernardo)
  • Metal Gear Solid 3 (daughtrr)
• [83:52] Challenge from chat:

  “You should each take a week off new releases and play one of your picks.”
  The crew expresses a desire to actually do this, maybe around Black Friday.

Conclusion

This episode sees the hosts get deeply personal about their gaming habits and backlogs, and what games they would genuinely savor if freed from the relentless pressure of “the next big thing.” The floor is packed with nostalgia, unfinished business, and dreams of mastery, from epic RPGs like Baldur’s Gate III and Fallout 3 to chillout mainstays like Animal Crossing and Sonic Mania.

The hosts reflect on:

• The luxury and freedom of NOT having to be up-to-date.
• How their jobs shape—and sometimes limit—deep dives into single games.
• A newfound appreciation of savoring classics, revisiting uncompleted gems, and possibly even becoming competitive in old faves.

As Tim notes:

“I wish I had the time to 100% [my favorites]... There’s something I am jealous of—the people that get to play these games for the first time.” (31:12, Tim)

Timestamps: Segment Highlights

• [10:42] - Topic Introduction: The No-New-Games Hypothetical
• [13:04] - Gut Reactions from Hosts
• [22:57] - Favorite Game Ever Picks
• [35:30] - Second Chance Games
• [54:10] - Never Finished
• [62:32] - Become a Pro
• [71:11] - Alternate Endings
• [75:15] - Indie Darlings
• [78:26] - Just Chillin’ Out
• [83:52] - Community Challenges the Crew—Take a Week Off Just to Catch Up

The Spirit of the Conversation

The mood is lively, nostalgic, and self-aware—bouncing between sincere longing for lost hours and irreverent, classic Kinda Funny banter. Each host’s personality shines through in their picks and reasoning.

For anyone who’s ever struggled with their backlog or fantasized about having unlimited playtime, this episode is a must-listen—while also serving as a clever celebration of gaming’s breadth, community, and enduring power to create joy even when the flood of new releases stops.