Why PlayStation Ditched Kojima - Kinda Funny Games Daily 09.11.26
Summary
Hosts Mike and Madeline Stanley discuss PlayStation dropping Hideo Kojima's *Fizz Not* due to budget and exclusivity conflicts, noting Xbox has since secured the project along with film and TV rights. They also cover the re-emergence of PlayStation's *Fair Games* as "Project Espresso," which has quietly launched a private playtest on PlayerGG. The episode includes a lighthearted segment about Mike's excitement for Blizzcon 2026 and his collection of original *Warcraft* box sets.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Blizzcon 2026 excitement and Blizzard nostalgia
Sony pulls out of Hideo Kojima's new game
Xbox strategy, studio cuts, and Kojima deal
Film and TV rights implications for Kojima
Xbox flagship titles and brand identity
Kojima exclusivity, PC release, and risk
Sponsor breaks and ad reads
Personal Blizzcon plans and community
Fair Games re-emerges with new code name
Switch 2 firmware update and VRR support
Saudi wealth fund considers EA and Savvy merger
Wee news: Morose Protocol and Turna
Super chats: Game recommendations and Exo Born
Twin Peaks, Alan Wake, and Xbox exclusivity
Birthday shoutouts and Madeline's promotion
Upcoming shows and outro
Final sponsor reads
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