Kinda Funny Gamescast: "Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 Predictions"

Date: August 18, 2025
Hosts: Tim Gettys, Blessing Adeoye Jr., Andy Cortez, Mike
Main Theme: The panel delivers and debates their predictions for Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, riffing on industry news, confirmed showcases, and wild speculation about which surprises and reveals might (or might not) happen.

Episode Overview

The Kinda Funny crew assembles for their traditional roundtable of predictions before a major gaming event—this time targeting Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025. Acknowledging the show’s reputation for restraint when it comes to world-shaking reveals, the hosts banter about what’s already confirmed, what’s likely, and what wild-cards could change the course of the year. Topics include Hollow Knight Silksong, Pragmata, Marvel announcements, Ubisoft’s uncertain future, and potential celebrity cameos.

Key Discussion Points & Predictions

The Gamescom Dilemma: Is It Ever a "Big Announcement" Show?

• The hosts agree that Gamescom ONL is less bombastic or surprising than other industry presentations.
  • Tim Gettys (06:25): “Gamescom is definitely the show that is hardest to predict because the least actually happens.”
  • Andy Cortez (06:42): “But all it takes them is one year...Two announcements that really sort of shake the world…”

Confirmed Games & Opening Conversation (05:30–07:00)

• Confirmed appearances:
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
  • Resident Evil Requiem
  • The Outer Worlds 2
  • Ninja Gaiden 4
  • Silent Hill F
  • Ghost of Yotei
  • World of Warcraft: Midnight
  • Amazon's Fallout S2 sneak peek

Prediction Highlights

Hollow Knight: Silksong—Is This Finally the Year? (07:33–12:35)

• Speculation runs wild after Geoff Keighley posts a “clown nose” meme (07:33).
• The team is split:
  • Andy Cortez: Skeptical, suspects misdirection: “I’m gonna say no, we are not getting Hollow Knight Silksong in this presentation.” (08:19)
  • Mike: Hopeful, betting that Silksong ties in with Xbox’s Rog Ally X: “I’m putting my money on yes...this is the moment.”
  • Tim Gettys (09:57): Declares a “pizza bet”—if the release date isn’t announced here or at the next Nintendo Direct, he’ll dress as a clown on the next Games Daily.
    • "I think it's here and I'm gonna say this right now... Hollow Knight Silksong release date will be announced either tomorrow or at the next Nintendo Direct...If not, I’ll dress as a clown." (09:57)

Marvel Mayhem: Multiple Character Announcements Incoming? (18:07–20:10)

• Tim Gettys: Predicts five new Marvel characters will be revealed across “Marvel Token Fighting Souls,” “Marvel Cosmic Invasion,” and “Marvel Rivals.” (18:07–18:39)
• The group has a spirited, comedic debate about setting the "over/under" for new Marvel character reveals.

Ubisoft's Next Move (33:13–35:11)

• Speculation on Ubisoft’s next game announcements given their absence at recent events.
• Blessing (32:57): Predicts Michael Ironside will appear on stage to tease a new Splinter Cell with only a minimal teaser. “You get the three green dots. Maybe a little bit longer, but you're not going to get anything more than that.”
• Possible appearances: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remake.

Pragmata is... Mega Man?! (27:37–29:02)

• Wild theory discussed that Capcom’s mysterious Pragmata is secretly a Mega Man game.
  • Tim Gettys (27:37): “Pragmata is Mega Man. There’s been a lot of evidence. Feels like a crazy Grinch theory...but there's evidence. But it won't be officially revealed at Gamescom, just more obviously hinted at.”

Demos and Expansions (25:15–27:30)

• Predicting hands-on demos for big titles is in vogue:
  • Andy Cortez: Predicts Crimson Desert will get a gameplay demo soon on Steam.
  • General agreement that demos are "back" and an effective hype tool.

Additional Notable Predictions

• Mike: Battlefield single-player campaign showcase; Power Wash Simulator 2 with a Sonic crossover. (13:03–22:58)
• Blessing: Ghost of Yotei shows a new trailer, Erika Ishii will present on stage. (23:54–24:43)
• Tim: Crimson Desert gets release date (later edges with Andy’s demo prediction as more likely). (25:44)
• Mike: Diablo 4 second expansion is revealed, featuring cinematic trailer and Paladin class. (31:40)
• Blessing: Over 4.5 “Genshin-like” games will be featured, and protestors will appear on stage during ONL—a Gamescom tradition. (47:28–48:19)
• Andy: Armored Core 6 will get an expansion announcement—not a sequel, but something to keep the game lively. (41:18–42:45)
• Tim: Ace Combat 8 will be revealed with a full trailer—including catchy subtitle. (43:22–44:38)

Running Jokes, Tone & Memorable Quotes

• 1440p Apology (01:28): Andy pokes fun at his “resolution” and the unwarranted controversy about his YouTube video output:
  • “1440p now. 1080p looks so bad on YouTube. Like, it's crazy…”
• Meta-bets:
  • Tim’s Pizza Bet Clown Dare (09:57)
• Marvel banter:
  • Joking about esoteric Marvel characters and horse-related superheroes:
    • "Thunder ray, Beta ray, Thunder ray."
  • Blessing: “That almost r up a porn star. What’s the story in Marvel Cosmic Invasion?” (19:44)
• Frequent calls for Michael Ironside as a guest star, regardless of game. (14:05+, 32:47, 33:48)
• Gamescom is the “B-tier” show:
  • Tim: “It needs a little bit of help.” (10:47)
  • Andy: “I picture, like, slow-mo walking into a club, Yves Guillemot pushing people out of the way...” (36:03)

Timestamps & Quick Reference

• [05:30] Confirmed Games at ONL
• [07:33] Hollow Knight Silksong / Keighley clown tweet
• [09:57] Tim’s “Pizza Bet” on Silksong announcement
• [18:07] Marvel characters predictions (with over/under debate)
• [23:54] Ghost of Yotei trailer prediction
• [27:37] “Pragmata is Mega Man” theory
• [31:40] Diablo 4 expansion prediction
• [32:57] Splinter Cell tease, Michael Ironside prediction
• [41:18] Armored Core 6 expansion prediction
• [43:22] Ace Combat 8 trailer prediction
• [47:28] “Genshin-like” games overload, protestor prediction

Notable Quotes (Speaker | Timestamp)

• Andy Cortez [06:42]: “But all it takes them is one year…"
• Tim Gettys [09:57]: “If I’m wrong [about Silksong], the next Games Daily I will dress like a clown.”
• Blessing Adeoye Jr. [47:28]: “You get over four and a half Genshin Impact-like games… At some point, protestors end up on stage. It’s tradition.”
• Mike [14:05]: “I believe that EA and the Battlefield Studios team will return… and showcase more details on the single player campaign.”
• Andy Cortez [41:18]: “I just want to say an Armored Core expansion. Something new. With Armored Core 6.…”

Conclusion & Final Thoughts

The Kinda Funny team approaches Gamescom ONL 2025 predictions with their trademark blend of industry insight, open skepticism, wild bets, and tongue-in-cheek humor. Consensus: most predictions point toward incremental updates, confirming what’s expected, and cautious optimism for a genuinely exciting surprise. They close by acknowledging Gamescom is historically the toughest showcase to predict—“because you can’t aim too high”—but “all it takes is one” for everything to change.

For Listeners:

This episode is an ideal listen ahead of any major gaming event, as it mixes legitimate industry prediction with the warmth and camaraderie that defines Kinda Funny. Expect deep-cut speculation on franchises, plenty of comic asides, and a rolling group therapy session on handling gaming hype (and eventual disappointment) as only Kinda Funny can do.