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Cyberpunk Movie Announced! Charlie Cox Sega Game Happening?! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 10.09.26

October 9, 2026

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Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a live-action movie from Paramount, Charlie Cox is voicing a mysterious new Sega game after his four-hour stint on Claire Obscure: Expedition 33, and a new report reveals that Double Fine’s union drive collapsed amid internal conflict and a culture clash. Those were the three biggest stories on this Friday episode of Kinda Funny Games Daily, which also covered a Ghost of Tsushima anime update, the wholesome origin story of breakout hit Dressmaker, and a round of smaller news items ahead of the studio’s Top 100 Games of All Time event next week.

Cyberpunk 2077 Movie Announced at Paramount

Paramount Pictures is developing a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura attached to produce alongside CD Projekt Red. The project is part of a broader slate of video game adaptations at Paramount, which also includes a new Street Fighter film co-produced with Legendary. The hosts noted the ironic timing of the announcement given the game’s anti-capitalist themes and the current wave of media consolidation, but both were optimistic about the potential.

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1 (00:40) **Top Stories Preview** - Andy and Mike run down the day's headlines: Cyberpunk movie, Charlie Cox in a Sega game, and a report on Double Fine's union drive.
2 (08:10) **Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action Movie Announced** - Paramount and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura are developing a film set in the Cyberpunk universe.
3 (19:51) **Ghost of Tsushima Anime Gets 2028 Release Window** - Crunchyroll reveals staff and cast for the anime adaptation, including Star Wars Visions talent.
4 (24:27) **Charlie Cox Working on a New Sega Game** - The Daredevil star reveals he recorded 40 hours of dialogue for an unannounced Sega title.
5 (38:44) **Double Fine's Union Drive Collapsed Over Culture Clash** - A Kotaku report details how misunderstandings and hostility led to the withdrawal of the union petition.
6 (44:41) **Dressmaker's Wholesome Origin Story** - The viral cozy game was created by a husband to help his wife reconnect with her sewing hobby after a medical diagnosis.
7 (53:37) **Wee News Roundup** - A collection of smaller stories, including the Galaxy showcase post-show, Rainbow Six Mobile sunsetting, and Ace Combat 8 sales.

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Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a movie, Charlie Cox is in a new Sega game, and a report about Double Fine’s union falling apart.

Required Reading: https://kotaku.com/our-interview-with-tim-schafer-about-unionization-at-psychonauts-studio-double-fine-2000741988

Thank you for the support!

Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start
00:08:01 - Paramount And Producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura Developing Movie Based On ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Video Game - Justin Kroll @ Deadline
00:19:47 - Ghost Of Tsushima Anime Taps Star Wars: Visions Talent For Its 2028 Release - Darryn Bouthuys @ Gamespot
00:24:24 - After Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Daredevil star Charlie Cox is in a new Sega game, but you don't know what it is - Scott Mcrae @ Games Radar
00:31:54 - Report: Double Fine's union drive collapsed due to miscommunication and culture class- Bryant Francis @ Game Developer
00:41:34 - Steam hit Dressmaker began because creator’s wife lost her hobby due to medical issue - Jessica Filby @ Dexerto
00:50:24 - Wee News!
01:03:41 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong

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