Kinda Funny Games Cast: Fantasy Draft 2024

TLDRIn this special episode of the Kinda Funny Games Cast, the crew is doing their 2024 Fantasy Games Draft. Each member will be selecting five games to add to their roster, with the goal of earning points based on the games' performance and reviews. The draft will be followed by bidding on new game announcements and counterpicking games chosen by other players. The scoring system awards points for each point above 70 on OpenCritic, with bonus points for games scoring 90 and above. The draft also includes the ability to drop games that will not release in 2024 and one locked review game per player. The crew shares their strategies and rules for banned games, remasters/remakes, DLCs, and ports.

Key insights

🏆Points are earned based on game performance and reviews, starting at one point for each point above 70 on OpenCritic. Games scoring 90 and above receive bonus points.

💡The draft includes selecting five games to add to each player's roster, with the ability to bid on new game announcements and counterpick games chosen by other players.

📅Players can drop games that will not release in 2024 and have the option to lock in review games they receive.

🚫Banned games include those in Early Access and director's cuts, as well as ports and remasters/remakes.

🎮The crew discusses their strategies and tips for drafting games and making successful counterpicks.

Q&A

How are points earned in the Fantasy Games Draft?

Points are earned based on game performance and reviews, with one point awarded for each point above 70 on OpenCritic. Games scoring 90 and above receive bonus points.

What is the goal of the draft?

The goal of the draft is to select games that will perform well and earn the player the most points.

Can players bid on new game announcements?

Yes, players can bid on new game announcements to add them to their roster.

What are counterpicks?

Counterpicks are games chosen by other players that a player believes will not perform well. By counterpicking a game, the player can earn points if the game does not meet expectations.

Can players drop games from their roster?

Yes, players can drop games that will not release in 2024. Each player has the option to drop three such games.

Timestamped Summary

00:07Introduction to the Kinda Funny Games Cast Fantasy Draft for 2024.

09:10Explanation of the scoring system for the draft, with points awarded for game performance and reviews.

12:40Discussion of the draft process, including bidding on new game announcements and counterpicking games chosen by other players.

18:50Overview of the rules and options for dropping games that will not release in 2024 and locking in review games.

25:15Explanation of banned games, including those in Early Access, director's cuts, ports, and remasters/remakes.

32:05Strategies and tips for drafting games and making successful counterpicks.