Kinda Funny Gamescast – Every Game Coming Out in September 2025

Date: August 29, 2025
Hosts: Tim Gettys, Greg Miller, Mike “SnowBikeMike”, Barrett
Episode Theme:
A full breakdown of every notable video game launching in September 2025, plus the hosts’ personal hype levels, curious standouts, and candid takes on the month’s line-up. Banter, wishlisting, and “Is it a 10-month?” energy abound.

Episode Overview

This episode is the team’s monthly tradition of scanning (a huge!) release calendar to see what’s coming up, what’s flying under the radar, and what’s causing real excitement. Some games ignite passionate debate, others get skeptical side-eyes—and plenty are wishlisted live on air. This is the show you need for honest, personality-driven, and wide-ranging September 2025 video game hype-check.

Key Discussion Points & Timestamps

1. Episode Vibes & Opening Banter (00:00–05:00)

• Team discusses Friday workplace absences (Andy, Blessing), Nick’s legendary Starbucks status, and Greg’s experiences being featured in (finally!) Game Informer magazine.
• Notable Quote:
  • "I don't know that I've ever been in a video game magazine before. Which like it's kind of sad for me to think about." —Greg Miller (06:14)
• Tone: Warm, comedic, classic Kindafunny chemistry.

2. General September Hype—Slow Month or Jam-Packed? (06:40–08:50)

• Greg feels September is slow, but Tim disagrees:
  • “Off the rip...September seems a little on the slow side for your boy. You disagree?” —Greg (06:50)
• Tim lists his ongoing backlog and credit Hell is Us as essential.
• Mike straddles opinions: busy already, but skate and Hollow Knight: Silksong make September notable.

3. Deep-Dive—Game-by-Game September Calendar (09:00–69:18)

• Format: Rapid-fire, conversational rundown, with pauses for deeper insights on highlights.

Major Titles & Their Discussion:

a. Hell is Us (12:26–18:09)

• Tim details his exclusive preview event:
  • No map, no magic compass; heavy on “player plattering”—the player must truly investigate and explore.
  • “They were very clear: we are making a game not for everybody.” —Tim (12:26)
• Team agrees it’s a big swing and could become a breakout.
  • Mike: “This has the big highlighter pen on it. If this lands and it is good, I’m going to go give this a try because I’m interested now.” (16:31)

b. Hollow Knight: Silksong (18:09–22:23)

• Massive anticipation.
  • “Undeniably the most hyped indie game of all time.” —Greg (18:27)
• Tim & Barrett admit previous attempts at Hollow Knight didn’t click, but will try Silksong.
  • Barrett: “I’m craving this game...I hope it’s a journey, kind of like my FromSoft journey with Elden Ring.” (21:01)

c. Borderlands 4 (41:47–42:57)

• Hosts’ hype is mixed—less than for Borderlands 3.
  • “I was so hungry for Borderlands 3…and Borderlands 4 I’m just not like, 'Oh fuck, Borderlands 4!’” —Tim (41:53)
  • Chat is “luke warm,” with scattered diehards.

d. Skate (Early Access) (46:10–47:34)

• Huge excitement:
  • “This is the only thing that matters this September!” (46:16)
  • “At the core of it all, Skate is skate—and Skate rules.” —Mike

e. Star Wars: Outlaws (Switch 2) (24:05–24:29)

• Curiosity around performance; impassioned tangent on Nintendo’s 3rd party port strategy.
  • “If they can do that for WWE 2K, they can make any game fucking work at that level.” —Greg (24:29)

f. Lego Voyagers & Sonic Racing Crossworld (43:06–43:32, 61:38–61:54)

• Both games highly anticipated by the crew—especially for family and co-op play.

g. Silent Hill F (60:18–61:04)

• Major interest in how modern Konami handles a brand-new entry.
  • “It would be nice to see Konami get back into the scene with games that don’t just feel like money grabs.” —Greg (61:04)

h. Notable Indie & Niche Picks

• Katanaut (Roguelike): “Really fucking cool.” —Greg (41:12)
• Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, Lost Skies: Enthusiastic recommendations for co-op/survival fans.

i. Sports Slate: NBA 2K26, EA Sports FC 26, NBA Bounce (34:36, 62:39, 64:42)

• Mike’s annual NBA traditions, longing for arcadey “EA BIG” vibes, and laments over the lack of true successors to NBA Jam or NFL Blitz.

j. Remakes & Nostalgia

• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalis Chronicles (67:19)
• Pac-Man World 2 Repack (65:53)
• Both deliver strong nostalgia hits for the crew.

4. Memorable Quotes & Running Jokes

• “We need to see the dossier on us.” —Tim, on Starbucks baristas’ notes for Kinda Funny hosts (04:20)
• “If you like Vampire Survivors, if you like the world of Deep Rock Galactic—this is where you’ll have that power fantasy.” —Mike on Deep Rock Galactic Survivor (48:04)
• “Is Garfield Kart 2 finally going to dethrone Mario Kart?”
  “No.” —Greg & Tim (collective laughter, 39:38–40:00)
• “I like when the past comes with us. I like when we are reminded of our sins. And Bubsy is definitely an example of that.” —Tim on Bubsy Collection (38:35)
• “[Skate] is the only thing that matters this September.” —Mike (46:16)
• “We are staying in that golden era of 3D platformers.” —Greg (66:01)

5. Live Wishlisting (Throughout)

The crew continuously adds promising games to their digital wishlists and encourages listeners to try lesser-known indies, roguelikes, and horror titles releasing in September.

6. Listener Q&A & Chat Interactions (69:45–74:40)

• Responding to SuperChats on:
  • Fantasy Critic picks and the importance of Trails in the Sky: First Chapter demo reviews for their draft (54:38–55:16)
  • NBA 2K traditions and “The Rec” stories, leading to confessions of “below average” player skill and why playing together is what matters (71:39–72:26)
  • Barrett’s horror game journey and the need to revisit Silent Hill 2 (72:36)
  • Wishing a speedy recovery to Billy from Game Chasers (74:12)
  • (And much, much more.)

September 2025: Key Games List (Condensed)

• Hell is Us (Sept 4, all platforms)
• Hollow Knight: Silksong (Sept 4, all platforms)
• Borderlands 4 (Sept 12, PS/XB/PC)
• Skate (Early Access) (Sept 16)
• Lego Voyagers (Sept 15)
• Silent Hill F (Sept 25)
• Sonic Racing Cross World (Sept 25)
• NBA 2K26 (Sept 5)
• EA Sports FC 26 (Sept 26)
• Pac-Man World 2 Repack (Sept 26)
• Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalis Chronicles (Sept 30)
• Switch 2 debuts: Star Wars Outlaws, Silksong confirmed for hardware

Plus many more indies, roguelikes, horror games, remasters, and co-op adventures!

Overall Vibe & Closing Takeaways

• September is a month stacked with variety—maybe not a “10/10” blockbuster month, but “more interesting games than expected” (Mike).
• Big tentpoles like Silksong and Borderlands 4 will dominate the conversation, but there’s exciting innovation and under-the-radar gems.
• The hosts’ mix of genuine curiosity, skeptical candor, and hype for both AAA and indies makes this episode the perfect roadmap for players trying to plan their gaming month.

Listen For:

• Honest barometer of hype vs. skepticism
• Tons of quick-hit recommendations and “wait for reviews” cautions
• Heartfelt nostalgia and wisecracks (including Garfield tattoo reveals!)
• Irreplaceable Kindafunny chemistry and plenty of live community shout-outs

Next Gamescast: Same format, next month—with October’s (explosive!) line-up.

Notable Moments to Queue Up:

• [12:26] – Tim’s exclusive “Hell is Us” preview deep-dive
• [18:09] – “Hollow Knight: Silksong” hype and honesty
• [41:47] – Borderlands 4 temperature check
• [46:16] – “Skate is the only thing that matters this September!”
• [60:18] – “Silent Hill F” & the new Konami era discussion
• [65:53] – Pac-Man World 2 Repack, 3D platformer nostalgia trip
• [69:15–71:51] – NBA 2K traditions and hilarious “The Rec” stories

“Let us know what you’re excited for in September!” – The Kindafunny Gamescast Crew