Resident Evil Reviews: It’s FANTASTIC - Kinda Funny Games Daily 09.16.26
Summary
Greg Miller and Blessing discuss the Resident Evil movie, praising its humor and faithfulness to gameplay mechanics. They also analyze why Microsoft kept the Fable reboot alive, debating if it can define Xbox’s identity amidst ongoing layoffs. The hosts share their current gaming backlogs, including Witcher 3 and Final Fantasy, while planning a special Witcher-themed podcast series for October.
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Intro, birthday banter, and upcoming Witcher 3 discussion
Planning Top 100 week and October game reviews
Discussion on game selection, completion, and 2026 outlook
Top 100 anxiety and live stream super chat promotion
Resident Evil movie review roundup and personal impressions
Super chat: Is Resident Evil too gory for a squeamish viewer?
Why Microsoft spared Fable and Xbox's brand identity crisis
Xbox vs PlayStation strategy and upcoming game releases
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Sony unveils new PlayStation Pulse wireless headsets
IGN layoffs: Max Scoville departure and talent loss
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter reviews and fantasy football drama
Weekly news: AI usage, Balatro update, and release dates
Viewer shoutouts, Fear Zine, and No Man's Sky updates
Outro, Patreon plug, and transition to Games Cast
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