PlayStation Accepting Fan Fave Franchise Pitches?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 10.05.26
Summary
Hosts Greg Miller and Blessing Adio discuss rumors that Sony is reviving legacy franchises like Killzone and Ape Escape for the PS6 launch, debating the strategic value of legacy IP versus new titles. They also cover Capcom’s plan to transform its RE engine into an AI-assisted development tool, which the hosts view with skepticism. The episode includes personal updates about D&D sessions and family events, alongside a discussion on PlayStation’s lost identity and the potential for new games like Infamous or Shadow of the Colossus.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and pre-show announcements
Nerdy news headlines: Capcom AI and Ninja Theory
Weekend recap: D&D, kids' parties, and pumpkin patch
Live stream shoutouts and listener congratulations
Roper Report: Sony accepting fan franchise pitches
Discussion on legacy IP, Killzone, and platform identity
Listener pitches: Wipeout, LittleBigPlanet, and more
Sponsorships: Factor, Alienware, and Burger King
Capcom's RE Engine transformation to AI generation
Ninja Theory and Supermassive Games layoffs
AI-generated game mods and community reaction
Wii News Channel: small industry updates
Super Chats: Pokemon, Gears E-Day, and community events
Outro and final sponsorships
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