Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Control Resonant Goes Gold! Physical Release Delayed - Kinda Funny Games Daily 08.18.26

August 18, 2026

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Control Resonant Goes Gold, Warren Spector Retires, and Rockstar Workers Ask Fans Not to Boycott GTA VI

The August 18 episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily covered a packed news day, headlined by Control Resonant going gold with a delayed physical release, Warren Spector's retirement from game development, and fired Rockstar workers explicitly asking fans not to boycott Grand Theft Auto VI. The hosts also discussed a major fighting game studio reunion and a lengthy hands-on preview of the upcoming action game formerly known by a different codename.

Control Resonant Goes Gold, Physical Release Pushed Back

Remedy Entertainment's Control Resonant has gone gold ahead of its September 24 digital release, but the physical version has been delayed to October 15. The hosts noted the game is expected to run roughly 35 hours, which prompted some concern from one host who worried the combat might not have enough depth to sustain that length. "The combat doesn't have alternating move sets where you do square-square-triangle does something else," he said. "The variety in the game is the amount of shit that you got, the amount of weapons and stuff in your arsenal."

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (03:48) **Show Kickoff: Welcome and Pre-Show Banter** - The hosts discuss a recent extended gameplay deep dive for an upcoming game, noting its impressive visuals and boss fights.
  • 2 (06:10) **State of Play Highlights and Game Details** - The hosts break down key details from the recent State of Play, including console exclusivity and a unique difficulty system.
  • 3 (10:49) **Weapon Showcase and Gameplay Depth** - The hosts praise the variety and creativity of the weapons on display, comparing them to other action games.
  • 4 (15:03) **Story #1: Control Resident Goes Gold, Physical Release Delayed** - *Control* sequel is complete and ready for digital release, but the physical version has been pushed back.
  • 5 (18:11) **Hype and Concerns for Control Resident** - The hosts express excitement for the game while acknowledging the crowded release schedule.
  • 6 (21:54) **Story #2: Don't Boycott GTA VI, Say Fired Rockstar Workers** - Laid-off Rockstar developers ask fans not to boycott *GTA VI* but instead buy a t-shirt to fund their legal battle.
  • 7 (25:08) **Mid-Show Break** - The show takes a break for sponsor messages and a plug for a plushie pre-order.

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00:00:00 - Start
00:13:40 - CONTROL Resonant Goes Gold, Physical Release Delayed to October 15
00:20:30 - Don't boycott Grand Theft Auto 6, say workers fired by Rockstar. buy a T-shirt to help fund the legal battle instead - Connor Makar @ Eurogamer
00:23:45 - Ad
00:25:55 - Deus Ex creator Warren Spector is retiring from game development - Chris Scullion @ VGC
00:32:20 - Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has joined Harada’s SNK-owned VS Studio - Chris Scullion @ VGC
00:36:45 - Wee News!
00:39:44 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong

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