Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast
Episode: What’s the Best Video Game Accessory? - Kinda Feudy
Date: February 16, 2026
Host: Greg Miller
Panel: Tim Gettys, Blessing Adeoye Jr., Andy Cortez, Roger J. Picorny
Episode Overview
This week’s Gamescast turns into a laugh-packed and competitive “Kinda Feudy”—Kinda Funny’s take on Family Feud—centered around video game trivia as answered by 3,000 Kinda Funny fans. Greg hosts as Andy, Blessing, and Roger go head-to-head, guessing the most popular crowd-sourced answers to questions spanning indie darlings, Ubisoft top dogs, ideal voice roles, unforgettable companions, and, as the finale, the greatest video game accessory of all time.
Comedic jabs, deep-cut gaming references, and running gags about Nick Scarpino’s comedy shows pepper an energized episode offering both gaming nostalgia and sharp, unexpectedly impassioned debate.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Indie Game Mount Rushmore (04:29–10:04)
Prompt: Who is on the indie game Mount Rushmore?
- Celeste kicked off Roger’s debut, securing the #2 spot (40 pts).
“See, it’s tough because my brain goes to some of the OGs...I’m going to say Celeste.” (04:45) - Andy makes a recency-biased misstep with Expedition 33—No points.
- Blessing swings for an expected answer with Undertale, but is baffled when it doesn’t make the top (“That is absurd. That’s fucking crazy. That’s one of the greatest games ever made.”—06:29).
- Roger calls out the one-man phenom, Stardew Valley, earning 10 pts.
- Andy corrects course with Hollow Knight for the #1 spot (50 pts).
- Blessing cites Hades (#3, 30 pts): “My heart’s saying Hades, though. I’m gonna say Hades.” (08:41)
- Panel guesses for the elusive #4, tossing out “Super Meat Boy,” “Limbo,” and “Shovel Knight,” but misses the mark.
- Recap of results and meta-discussion about voters’ possible ambiguity ("...you interpret. I’m not gonna get in the way of what you think..."—09:29).
Notable Quotes
- “My favorite part is when y’all say shit like that, and then you’re gonna see those. Oh, ye.” —Greg (06:35)
Segment Timestamps:
- Discussion: 04:29–10:04
- Notable Reaction: 06:29 (Blessing on Undertale).
- Recap of Mount Rushmore answers: 08:55–10:04
2. Andy Cortez: The Nintendo Voice Actor (10:09–16:39)
Prompt: Andy Cortez should be a voice in what Nintendo game?
- Blessing opens with Pokémon—the winner by a landslide (60 pts).
- Andy guesses Legend of Zelda, initially told it didn’t make the top, but a later scoring correction gives him due credit (40 pts): “I don’t even know how that’s possible.” (11:33)
- Roger analyzes the demand for British accents, guesses Fire Emblem (40 pts).
- Failed answers: Mario, Metroid, Animal Crossing (not voiced).
- Roger eventually gets Star Fox for 20 pts ("Do a barrel roll!" connection).
- Animal Crossing is revealed as a correct answer, despite the lack of voice acting.
Scoring Correction Noted (16:43)
Greg admits he made a math error, gives Andy 40 bonus pts for Zelda.
Notable Quotes
- “I’m thinking, what game that Nintendo makes has a lot of British accents?...Fire Emblem.” —Roger (12:24)
- “...if I let people know this, they’re gonna fucking riot.” —Barrett, joking about a past scoring secret (18:20)
Segment Timestamps:
- Main Segment: 10:09–16:39
- Scoring Correction + Secret Confession: 16:39–18:38
3. Best Ubisoft Franchise (24:00–28:18)
Prompt: What’s the best Ubisoft franchise?
- Assassin’s Creed is the runaway favorite (Andy, #1, 50 pts).
- Splinter Cell (Roger, 30 pts) and Rayman (20 pts) represent older hits.
- Blessing tries The Division for only 10 pts, triggering Andy’s nostalgic lament ("That hurts my heart. God, I love The Division 2." —26:28).
- Far Cry (Andy, 40 pts) is recognized for modern fans.
- The panel jokes about forgotten or “cute” picks like Hyperscape and Roller Champions.
Notable Quotes
- “I got to put on for my seat. I got to put on for Samuel J. Fisher...” —Roger, on Splinter Cell (25:09)
- “You got cute with it.” —Greg, to Blessing after The Division (26:27)
Segment Timestamps:
- Ubisoft Franchise picks: 24:00–28:18
4. Best Video Game Companion (29:03–35:51)
Prompt: Who is the greatest video game companion?
- Ellie from The Last of Us dominates (#1, Blessing, 50 pts).
- Dogmeat from Fallout earns #2 (Andy, 40 pts).
- Blessing’s risky Garrus pick (Mass Effect) is shut out, with the group lamenting split votes among BioWare favorites.
- Luigi (Roger) and attempted Nintendo guesses fall flat.
- 9S from NieR:Automata narrowly misses, as does Atreus and a string of other classics.
- Discussion reveals #3 is Clank (Ratchet & Clank), #4 Yoshi, #5 Cortana (Halo), with side commentary about surprising placements (“Navi above Atreus is insane.”—35:28).
Notable Quotes
- “We hate that. But everybody does that.” —The group on puzzle hints in modern companions (30:53)
- “That’s my dog.” —Roger, playing up the companion banter (31:41)
Segment Timestamps:
- Main: 29:03–35:51
- Yoshi’s reveal: 34:41
5. What’s the Best Video Game Accessory? (36:48–44:47)
Prompt: What’s the best video game accessory?
- The most hotly debated, open-ended round.
- Andy nails the #1 answer early: Headset/Headphones (50 pts): “Headphones.” (38:58)
- Guitar (Guitar Hero/Rock Band) surprises at #2 (Roger, 40 pts).
- Controller as a generic pick is #3 (Blessing, 30 pts).
- Roger claims Kinect for 10 pts.
- After a discussion on specificity (“If you said controller, I gave controller...If you said a specific controller, then that specific controller entered…”—40:36), Blessing tries Xbox Elite Controller, but it doesn’t register.
- Andy guesses Memory Card for #4, but the panel is stumped until Greg reveals it: Rumble Pack (N64) (42:49).
- Rare hardware like Power Glove, DualSense Edge, Nunchuck linger in the lower rankings. Analysis hints at PlayStation-audience bias.
Notable Quotes
- “It’s crazy how insane of a prompt this is and we’ve not missed it so far.” —Barrett (40:01)
- “I feel like I could let you guys sit here for another 30 minutes...and I don’t even think it would fucking come across your lips.” —Greg (42:31)
Segment Timestamps:
- Accessory guessing: 36:48–44:47
- Rumble Pack reveal: 42:49
Final Scores & Outcome
Final Standings:
- Andy Cortez — 270 pts (Winner, gets free tickets to Nick Scarpino’s comedy show)
- Roger J. Picorny — 210 pts
- Blessing Adeoye Jr. — 200 pts
Memorable Farewell:
“Well, congratulations, Andy. But more importantly, congratulations to all of you watching for another great episode of Kinda Feudi.” (44:57)
Notable Quotes & Funny Moments
- Blessing on Undertale not charting: “That is absurd. That’s fucking crazy. That’s one of the greatest games ever made.” (06:29)
- Andy on Zelda scoring error: “I don’t even know how that’s possible.” (11:33)
- Barrett’s honest confession: “...I was like, to my grave, to my grave. I can’t let this out.” (18:20)
- Greg on the wild variety of accessory votes: “…Then you get into fractions where controller gets 36. Rumble pack gets 35. Kinect gets 34. That’s power glove gets 32. The edge gets 29. Nunchuck gets 12.” (43:29)
Structure Recap with Segment Timestamps
| Section | Start | End | Highlight | |--------------------------------------|------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------| | Indie Game Mount Rushmore | 04:29 | 10:04 | Celeste, Hollow Knight, Undertale drama | | Andy as Nintendo voice actor | 10:09 | 16:39 | Pokémon, Zelda (scoring controversy) | | Best Ubisoft Franchise | 24:00 | 28:18 | Assassin’s Creed domination | | Best Video Game Companion | 29:03 | 35:51 | Ellie, Dogmeat, Clank, Yoshi reveals | | Best Video Game Accessory | 36:48 | 44:47 | Headset, Guitar, Rumble Pack twist | | Final scores, wrap-up | 44:47 | End | Andy crowned champion! |
Conclusion
A classic Gamescast—full of deep-cut gamer knowledge, nostalgia, and the kind of chaotic camaraderie that defines Kinda Funny. Competitive but friendly, each round stirs up fierce debate and laughter, crowned by Andy’s decisive and well-deserved trivia win (capped off with the prize of... “unlimited” tickets to see Nick Scarpino’s comedy set).
Whether you're reliving gaming’s greatest accessories, lamenting the snubbing of Undertale and Atreus, or pondering the wisdom of internet polling, this episode is testament to the vibrant (and occasionally unpredictable) Kinda Funny community.
For future participation, more “Kinda Feudy” polls, or to rewatch, fans are encouraged to visit patreon.com/kindafunny and kindafunny.com/feudi.
“Until next time, it’s been our pleasure to serve you.” —Greg Miller (45:31)