Kinda Funny Gamescast - "Every Game Coming Out in October 2025"

Date: September 26, 2025
Hosts: Tim Gettys, Greg “GameOverGreggy” Miller, Blessing Adeoye Jr., Andy Cortez, Mike “Snowbike” Howard, Roger Pokorny

Overview

This episode of the Kinda Funny Gamescast is the crew’s monthly tradition: they break down every major video game set to release in October 2025, reacting live using the Game Informer release calendar. The panel gives quick takes and in-depth discussion on the most anticipated games, surprise indies, sequels, ports, and even some oddball picks—plus playful banter and the usual Kinda Funny chemistry. From blockbuster heavyweights (like Ghost of Yot, Mario Galaxy 1+2, Battlefield 6, and Pokemon Legends) to indie darlings and hidden gems, the cast tells you what to watch for, what they're stoked to play, and which games might surprise everyone.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. The Month Ahead: Philosophy & Surprises

Timestamps: 00:49 – 03:46

• The monthly format is now a favorite among the crew.
• Reflecting on how "slow" September seemed... until surprise announcements landed (e.g., Silksong, Hades).
• Tim sets the tone: “We’re gonna go through every single game… talk about some highlights we’re looking forward to, and see if maybe there’s some surprises that we didn’t know about.”

2. October's First Big Hitters

Ghost of Yot

Release: October 2 | Timestamp: 03:46 – 04:16

• Review score: 9.5/10 from Blessing.
• Cast generally agrees: “No use beating a dead horse... be stoked for this.”
• Quote (Blessing, 03:46): “9.5 out of 10.”

Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 on Switch/Switch 2

Release: October 2 | Timestamp: 04:39 – 06:22

• $40 each or $70 bundled (physical/digital).
• Renewed debate about Nintendo’s pricing for remasters:
  • “If we get that level of upgrade for these games… I think the quality… does deserve $40. It’s awesome.” (Tim, 05:17)
  • Most of the crew never played 2 before; excitement is high but time is a crunch.
  • Andy: “I can’t freak—You’re gonna freaking love 2.” (06:31)

Honorism

Release: October 2 | Timestamp: 04:16 – 04:39

• Indie, not connecting with Kinda Funny panel.
• “I looked at the Steam page. Not for me. I put a napkin on it.” (Greg, 04:33)

3. Standouts & Hidden Gems

Digimon Story: Time Stranger

Release: October 3 | Timestamp: 06:33 – 08:19

• “Honestly, this is kind of crazy. Wow. Okay. I’m not gonna play it but I’m happy for everybody.” (Blessing, 08:02)
• Surprised to see non-diehard Digimon fans excited; RPG credentials now legit.
• Blessing inspired audience: “Snow13… says Digimon … might be my hidden gem this month. After listening to Bless talk about it, I tried the demo and I think it has the juice.” (07:20)

Battle Suit Aces

Release: October 7 | Timestamp: 08:20 – 08:53

• Card battler from the creators of Battle Chef Brigade (“…never being for me… I can’t imagine this being.” – Greg, 08:42)

King of Meat

Release: October 7 | Timestamp: 08:53 – 09:17

• Party platformer, co-op, user-generated dungeons.
• “Looks like a ton of fun. Fall Guys meets a lot of user generated content. Yeah, I’m into that for sure.” (Mike, 09:10)

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

Release: October 7 | Timestamp: 09:36 – 10:27

• Quirky, emotional narrative adventure set in South America.
• Greg previewed: “A very cute game. It looks very much like one of the animated movies… I was interested enough…” (09:59)
• Confirmed: “SOPA means soup.” (Greg, 10:26)
• Will be on Xbox Game Pass at launch.

Kingmakers

Release: October 8 (Early Access) | Timestamp: 10:27 – 11:07

• “Giant medieval battlefield. Guy shows up with an AK-47.” (Mike, 10:45)
• “There’s a movie in development!” (Blessing, 10:55)

Skate (Update/Beta)

Release: October 7 | Timestamp: 11:13 – 11:52

• Halloween update/avatars; running Kinda Funny gags about show hosts’ lookalikes.

Absolum

Release: October 9 | Timestamp: 12:06 – 14:06

• Roguelike beat-‘em-up by DotEmu (of Shredder’s Revenge fame).
• High praise:
  • “The demo was so freaking good for this.” (Tim, 12:31)
  • “The art style is freaking gorgeous. The key art’s great, but everybody who’s played it is like, holy, this is gonna be a big one.” (Andy, 12:58)
• Blessing: “The Roguelite element… is getting me excited. If this was just a side scroller, I’d be like, whatever, but… there’s a little bit more depth to this.” (13:56)

Bye Sweet Carole

Release: October 9 | Timestamp: 14:38 – 15:59

• Disney-style horror indie with buzz; demo is promising but skepticism lingers on how “real” it feels.

4. Anticipated Sequels, Ports & Remasters

Yooka-Replaylee

Release: October 9 | Timestamp: 16:37 – 17:42

• Overhauled port of Yooka-Laylee, fixing earlier issues, now with orchestrated music; mostly positive early impressions.

Battlefield 6

Release: October 10 | Timestamp: 17:42 – 18:50

• Mike’s hype: “The multiplayer is hitting… But that Battlefield Portal stuff, that’s where the bread and butter is going to be. It’s going to be nuts.” (18:30)
• Single player is there, but Portal/user-generated content “is going to dictate the future.”

Little Nightmares 3 & Enhanced Edition

Release: October 10 | Timestamp: 21:10 – 21:47

• Blessing: “A little trepidatious—new team, people that did The Quarry… But I like a good Little Nightmares game. Always a good time.” (21:35)

Persona 3 Reload

Release: Switch 2, October 23 | Timestamp: 45:32 – 45:44

• Blessing: “Played a little… at Sega. Runs well. Looks good. Definitely a good port. This will be the first time I play Persona 3 Reload and give it a shot.” (45:35)

Plants vs Zombies Replanted

Release: October 23 | Timestamp: 45:49 – 46:14

• Not quite the “full reboot” Blessing wanted, but: “One of my favorite games of all time. So. Hell yeah.” (46:06)
• “An amazing game. If you’ve never played Plants vs. Zombies… great one to pick up.” (Greg, 46:14)

5. Quirky Indies, Surprises, and “Why Not?” Games

• King of Meat, Sopa, Ball Pit (Brick-breaking survival roguelite, 30:33 – 31:29):
  Roger found it via podcasts—demo is “awesome.”
  Blessing: “This is going to be like the surprise hit of the year, IMO.” (31:30)

• Once Upon a Katamari (October 24): “Love Katamari. It’s been so long since we had a straight up… new real Katamari.” (Greg, 49:11)

• Chicken Run: Extraction (October 24): Stealth co-op chaos in Chicken Run world, features a PlayStation Vita. “No, you don’t [want to try this].” (Greg, 47:47)

• Lonesome Guilds (October 23): ARPG about friendship as salvation for a world in crisis; “really cute,” says Andy (47:12).

6. Franchise & Genre Revivals

• Ninja Gaiden 4 (October 20):
  Mixed feelings: Not as brutally hard as old Ninja Gaiden.
  Blessing: “If the game is hella hard, I’m going to be [out].” (37:17)

• Jurassic World Evolution 3 (October 21):
  Andy: “It kind of made me realize I… like this style of game and I miss this style of game… Dinos are the coolest.” (38:24)

• Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 (October 21):
  Greg’s cautious optimism: “If they can stick this and make a quality RPG… I’m going to be super in.” (39:46)

• Moonlighter 2 (Early Access) (October 23):
  Greg: “If they can do it, they’ll move the needle… new art style looks incredible… I’m ready to get over being against Early Access.” (44:40)

7. End of Month Highlights

Timestamps: 53:53 – End

ARC Raiders

Release: October 30 | Timestamp: 52:01 – 54:07

• Andy: “I'm pumped… this may be the one to get me into [extraction shooters] in a much bigger way.” (52:11)
• Mike: “This was game of the summer that is now game of the fall. This game is going to make a splash in a really positive way.” (53:35)

Dragon Quest 1&2 HD-2D Remake

Release: October 30 | Timestamp: 54:07 – 54:34

• Noted that 3 was "great," and 1 & 2 "fans are eating well."

Mina the Hollower

Release: October 31 | Timestamp: 55:39 – 56:19

• High anticipation, Kinda Funny expects another "Hollow Knight situation."
• “God, I hope this game is amazing and I expect it will be. Why wouldn’t it be, right?” (Tim, 55:39)
• Andy: “I played a little bit of it. Didn’t play the full thing, but was okay. I don’t need a [demo]. I’m sold, you know.” (56:14)

Terminator 2D: No Fate

Release: October 31 | Timestamp: 56:32 – 57:02

• “A sequel this many years in the making and it looks just like you’d expect off a Sega Genesis… Side-scrolling shooting … so God damn cool.” (Greg, 56:37-57:02)

The Outer Worlds 2

Release: October 31 | Timestamp: 51:19 – 51:53

• Greg (excited): “I cannot wait. Everybody knows this is my most anticipated game the rest of the year here. Obsidian—might be their best RPG of all time.” (51:19)

8. Notable Quotes & Moments

• “There’s new storybook pages and that’s remastered.” (Blessing on Mario Galaxy, 06:00)
• “I want to play it. I’ve never played 2 before in my life.” (Blessing, 05:11)
• “Snow13 [says]…my hidden gem this month. After listening to Bless talk about it, I tried the demo and I think it has the juice.” (Greg, 07:20)
• “This is going to be like the surprise hit of the year, IMO.” (Blessing, about Ball Pit, 31:30)
• “ARC Raiders… may be the one to get me into [extraction shooters] in a much bigger way.” (Andy, 52:11)
• “Bird is the word.” (Tim, 35:29)
• “If they can stick this and make a quality RPG… I’m going to be super in.” (Greg on Vampire: Bloodlines 2, 39:46)
• On Mina the Hollower: “Why wouldn’t it be amazing?… You hope it’s another Hollow Knight situation here.” (Tim & Greg, 55:39–56:00)
• “Let’s effing go. I cannot wait. Everybody knows this is my most anticipated game.” (Greg on Outer Worlds 2, 51:19)

Kinda Funny's October 2025 Watchlist (with Release Dates)

• October 2: Ghost of Yot, Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 (Switch/Switch 2), Honorism
• October 3: Digimon Story: Time Stranger
• October 7-9: Battle Suit Aces, King of Meat, Sopa, Bye Sweet Carole, Yooka-Replaylee, Kingmakers, Absolum
• October 10: Battlefield 6, Little Nightmares 3/Enhanced Edition, Disgaea 7 Complete, Pixeljunk Eden 2, Dreams of Another, Snoopy and the Great Mystery Club
• October 14-17: Just Dance 2026, NASCAR 25, Rising Heat, Ball Pit, Hitman: Absolution (mobile), Keeper, Lumo 2
• October 20-21: Ninja Gaiden 4, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Painkiller 2025, Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines 2
• October 22-24: Dispatch, Cool to Him (mobile), Angry Video Game Nerd 8 Bits, Bounty Star, Double Dragon Revive, Moonlighter 2, Persona 3 Reload, Plants vs Zombies: Replanted, Jackbox Party Pack, Lonesome Guilds, Chicken Run: Extraction, Once Upon a Katamari, Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3
• October 28-31: Duet Night Abyss, Two Point Museum, The Outer Worlds 2, Adrift, ARC Raiders, Dragon Quest 1&2 HD-2D, IRA Prologue, Mortal Kombat Legacy Collection, Virtua Fighter 5 Revo World Stage, Mina the Hollower, Tales of Ailia Remastered, Terminator 2D: No Fate

Final Thoughts

• October 2025 is stacked—from “banger” triple-A releases to long-awaited remasters and quirky indies, the cast is hyped (and a bit overwhelmed!).
• Strong optimism for Ghost of Yot, Mina the Hollower, Outer Worlds 2, Battlefield 6, Pokemon Legends, and Absolum.
• Several indies stand out as possible breakout hits, like Ball Pit, By Sweet Carole, Sopa, and Kingmakers.
• Broad humor, in-jokes, and panel chemistry make for a fun, inviting listen for all gaming fans.

[For New Listeners]

Even if you haven’t listened, this cast provides an entertaining AND informative roadmap to October’s big releases, indie surprises, and industry trends. The hosts share honest impressions, and there's something here for fans of every genre and platform.

For more, check out their game reviews and upcoming streams—especially for games discussed in this episode!

Useful Timestamps

• 03:46 – Ghost of Yot
• 04:39 – Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 Remasters
• 06:33 – Digimon Story: Time Stranger
• 08:53 – King of Meat
• 09:36 – Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato
• 12:06 – Absolum
• 14:38 – Bye Sweet Carole
• 16:37 – Yooka-Replaylee
• 17:42 – Battlefield 6
• 21:10 – Little Nightmares 3/Enhanced
• 45:32 – Persona 3 Reload
• 46:14 – Plants vs Zombies Replanted
• 51:19 – The Outer Worlds 2
• 52:11 – ARC Raiders
• 55:39 – Mina the Hollower

Memorable Kinda Funny Moments

• “Put a napkin on it.” (Greg, 04:33; ongoing recurring joke dismissing indies he's not into)
• [On reviewing too many games] “Can you imagine if we could get a double day?” (Greg, 02:05)
• “Bird is the word.” (Tim, 35:29; in-joke after Lighthouse game discussion)
• Blessing’s “surprise hit of the year, IMO" for Ball Pit (31:30)
• End-of-show earnestness: “Hopefully you learned about some cool new games...” (Tim, 59:09)

Spooky season is upon us—and so are the games. See you next month, best friends!