Funko Fusion Could be the Worst Thing to Happen to Licensed Video Games

Funko Fusion is a Funko Pop adventure full of shooting, puzzles, and gore from Universal film and TV franchises. But will that actually make it a good video game? Ellen's not hopeful...
Funko Fusion will be releasing on the 13th September2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.
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[@jocosesonata]

Did Luke get custody of the chair?

[@azyrael96]

Not just the chair, the whole studio. This video was filmed in the void

[@MurrayTheMac]

@@azyrael96 Nah the void's orange.

[@bewilderbeestie]

@@azyrael96 Janet?

[@SylFoss]

@@azyrael96 Isn't Jane's Sims murder pool visible from the void?

[@AlanSmithee-r3t]

Nah, the chair is only for list videos

[@BuildinWings]

Funko Fusion is what happens when a game dev is bitten by a radioactive microtransaction.

[@boxhead6177]

No... it will be a horde of DLC packs.

[@phillipmunoz7181]

😂😂😂😂😂this comment was…just…too funny

[@fredcasdensworld]

Oh guess you haven't bought or played a video game... EVER

[@FewNewReasonss]

​@@boxhead6177So, sort of like micro transactions all the time.

[@TheLeannansidhe]

Possibly the best comment ever lol

[@deGooder]

My biggest gripe with Funkp Pops is that shops like Forbidden Planet which used to have tons of cool things are now often 90% Funko Pops (or at least feel like they are)

[@The-Ertai]

And then they go out of business because are people actually buying enough Funkos to justify this type of footprint? I have seen so many “geeky” stores convert to full on Funko stores and then just disappear…

[@cliffmacdonald4104]

That's one of the reasons I stopped going to my local game shop. About 70% of the space that used to be actual games is now instead these dead-eyed plastic monstrosities.

[@jonathanhibberd9983]

I think Funko has saturated the market. They used to be cool, with figures of characters that probably otherwise wouldn't get any merch, or unique versions of fan favorites. Now, they just churn out anything they can get their hands on. I used to have subs to all their mystery boxes, and I would collect every figure for characters that I even remotely liked. Now, unless it's something really creative, for a character i really love, I pass.

[@frodoshaggins]

This! I’m the kind of loser who likes to collect figures of things, Funko has ruined that experience

[@marhawkman303]

@@jonathanhibberd9983 yeah, I think why some places seem to have so much shelf space devoted to Funko... is because they stopped selling.

[@Minecraftian55]

I get the feeling they just wanted to sell Funko Pops without needing to source materials, manufacture, and ship real, physical figurines. So now they're just selling Funko Pops digitally.

[@lacrossev]

On the one hand, it would be a bummer to make physical collectibles in to digital (think NFTS). On the other hand, Funko Pops seem to be a huge source of trash should they ever fall off in popularity, and this is coming from someone that does 3d printing.

[@kyleoates6367]

A lot like Magic the Gathering has tried to do with Arena... which I've been seeing advertised a lot more lately and have to wonder if the game is dying now that the pandemic is "over". And rightly so. The digital boosters in Arena cost nearly as much as real boosters per card.

[@KiraMermaid]

@@lacrossev When the pop figure bubble does finally pop, I don't plan on throwing away any of them. They have worth as nostalgia to me. I only have about 20, so I can understand people with 100+ not being as attached. But I think the nostalgia attachment will help when the trend dies, as opposed to beanie babies, which had so little worth that you couldn't even give them away

[@scaredscorpion]

TBH I'm a bit surprised they haven't announced a series of Funko pops with embedded nfc tags to do their own version of Skylanders.​@@lacrossev

[@riveramnell143]

@@KiraMermaidSame, I’m keeping mine. I’m quite attached to them, and I’m not one to stop enjoying something just because it’s not popular anymore. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@wafflehammer4725]

Uh oh, now Luke is gone there's no one to hold Ellen back, she ditched the chair and she's here to tell you why Funko Pops are shite. Love it.

[@user-cu9dc9wl2c]

But why but tho

[@user-cu9dc9wl2c]

I think the game looks quite good and i like funko pops

[@wafflehammer4725]

@@user-cu9dc9wl2c Each to their own, nae bother, you enjoy it and all that.

[@darkhpokinsngaming8889]

They’re collectibles not “shite” only thing “shite” here is that opinion.

[@wafflehammer4725]

@@darkhpokinsngaming8889 calm yaself man, it's only internet comments. All good.

[@samus123ful]

Oxtra making serious critique pieces is something I can seriously get behind 🥰

[@fredcasdensworld]

Someone's a fan of Kotaku....

[@Catheidan]

This is one of the most vicious reviews I think they've ever done. I wonder who funco angered to get this done

[@AlexanderOsias]

Feels like something where big expectations are rewarded with meh outcomes…

[@angrywalrus6523]

@@samus123ful this was absolutely a welcome surprise

[@outsidextra]

@@Catheidanyou clearly didn’t see my reaction to Shadow of the Tomb Raider… - E

[@fullmetalarshole]

I like to imagine that if Funko Pops were I'm Toy Story 6-7-8 etc that they wouldn't come to life. Because they have no soul to animate them.

[@lacrossev]

Would be a bunch of zombies with the same face, with the backstory of being manufactured in such a way that instead of eating brains, their only purpose in life is to siphon money from people who could otherwise be collecting something with more charm and is less garbage.

[@BadgerOff32]

To be honest, that's the sort of clever joke I could have seen old Pixar making back in the day, but I doubt modern Pixar are creative enough to pull it off and actually make it funny. Hell, most of the people who work at Pixar these days probably grew up collecting Funko Pops and probably think they're the best things ever and utterly adorable, not the soulless dead-eyed space-wasters that they actually are!

[@ashleyjohnson1129]

"Lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes. When Funko Pops come at ya, don't seem to be livin'."

[@austinreed7343]

@@BadgerOff32 They could ATTEMPT the joke at least.

[@scotthardie5141]

​@@BadgerOff32This seems like a waste of your ability to read minds

[@NisansaDdS]

Who stole the Oxtra chair and the purple sofa? Give it back!

[@nonspiderweb]

I guess Luke took some souvenirs on the way out?

[@joost0133]

@@nonspiderweb He needs it to lie down after those Dark Souls sessions

[@gamehunter88]

​@nonspiderweb he's currently playing randomized dark souls, he probably wanted the comfort of an old friend.

[@Houldey]

Luke won it in the divorce.

[@FlossyBottoms]

Luuuuuuke!

[@davidkomai]

Ellen putting forth that “I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed” energy that’s oh so much more hurtful. Great video.

[@philtrauferson]

The problem with crossovers these days is that the thought process isn't "These two franchises have a lot in common and it would be interesting to see them together, let's combine them" to "Pour all the franchises we have the rights to in a big swimming pool and see what happens."

[@sacrificiallamb4568]

Yeah. Crossovers used to be the best of both franchises combined, as an old crossover put it.

[@shadowednight1600]

We get a lot of things that don't mesh well, like MMPR and Usagi Yojimbo and the this so called game. Funko Pops are going to damage the rep of crossover games no matter what it does

[@Caspff]

@@shadowednight1600 okay so from your perspective, LEGO Dimensions, and Disney Infinity are the most malicious games out there? Because they are a crossover games. And they are the only one thats actually good. Fortnite is overloaded with microtransactions, and doesnt really bring anything to the table in terms of crossover, aside from "yeah, this season we got this crossover character, who is a bit related to our season's storyline (and then the storyline is just big bad is happening, and players have to stop it).

[@jdw3142]

Ummmm okay then, so I guess Steve from Minecraft has a tonne "in common" with the entire roster of Super Smash Bros.???? Crossovers don't NEED to mesh together PERFECTLY. Whether they do that or not, does not determine the game being great or not.

[@sacrificiallamb4568]

@@jdw3142 Crossovers are supposed to be the best of both things combining. Smash Brothers fails at this. Funnily enough, the show Runaways has my favourite execution of a crossover.

[@zacharyunger2004]

Thinking about the toy company with a hand in the licensed game dept: Lego - extremely sharp QA and very tight tolerances for acceptable quality. Physical products regularly gain value over time. Funko - known for being bought/shipped in bulk by collectors so that the boxes of some of the units will remain unmarred, with the crappier ones being returned or sent to a landfill.

[@VonBlade]

I know it's illegal for me to comment without referencing Ellen being stood up rather than sat down, but I enjoy these single-topic video essays. It really shows off your writing talents.

[@VonBlade]

Unexpected Big Train reference. I wasn't this surprised since Kampagnola made it to the final against Spatsky.

[@Braddowski]

This video is the first time in 2024 I've experienced someone mention Big Train without the conversation involving me having to explain it! The Stare Off World Championships still live rent free in my head. Thank you!

[@outsidextra]

I LOVE those skits! The animations!! Classic.

[@Thedivinegoat]

We forced our kids to watch the Fireman and Jockeys sketch because it lives rent free in my head to this day. (And of course the World Staring Championships, because it will never not be funny)

[@TheROOTminus1]

"I'm terribly sorry there, I don't understand a word of English. I wish I could tell what you're saying, but I didn't really pay attention at school, its quite funny actually"

[@AngelBeatYunara]

Been a while since we had a good Ellen rant! They're always so good.

[@Zoso14892]

I said exactly the same thing! I didn't even miss having an uncomfortable looking colleague trapped beside her. Well, not as much as I thought anyway 😅

[@Michael_Lindell]

I'm looking forward to Ellen's totally legally distinct game; Punko Pusion

[@notthatcreativewithnames]

I wonder if it is about punk or about puns. Hoping for the latter.

[@Thunder2Clan]

@@notthatcreativewithnames Why not both combined?

[@BloodlustTheDemon]

No it’s 🅱️unko 🅱️usion

[@JoshHenderson16]

I really enjoyed this video. I like when the Oxtra crew get to actually flex their game knowledge and voice their - shudders - dissenting opinions.

[@boxhead6177]

It got ratings classification in Australia. M (Mature) Fantasy and Violence, not recommended for children under the age of 15. No mention of "In-App Purchases" or "Online Interactivity", so its going to be a tonne of "DLC Packs"

[@lacrossev]

@@boxhead6177 I'll bet money they're going to tie in-game content with exclusive pops. It'll be like like Starlink or just amiibos, but with less style and shoehorned in to a game that just happens to have Funko pop skins.

[@ThomasMilner-sg7qm]

It got 12 in the UK

[@angrywalrus6523]

A whole 14 minutes of Ellen? Sign me up!!

[@TheRivieraKid]

Never mind Ellen, Let's go to the Winchester, have a nice cold pint, and wait for this all to blow over!

[@Pixel_Manny_69]

I'm sorry, Shaun...

[@dangevad]

A modern shout out for Big Train? I never thought I'd see the day

[@Christian-rn1ur]

On the plus side, this could be an entry on a video about games that didn't need to exist.

[@wtharmon5050]

I really like this editorial style video. It's a logical extension of the standard content, but I found it a lot of fun!

[@everettjohnson9374]

New perspective...not sitting in the chair...did anyone know they could do this kinda stuff??? The budget must have gone up!!

[@juliogonzalezmenendez679]

Maybe they had to sell the chair!

[@deigning]

That's that Luke money bulging out the coffers

[@everettjohnson9374]

​@juliogonzalezmenendez679 it was either sell the chair or admit Doom guy is Link...

[@gwishart]

They've used this format before, but it always had the added complication of Ellen having to stand on a box and/or Luke only being visible from the chin down.

[@timhutchinson8485]

Or down o.o

[@wraitholme]

Funko Pop making a game that's a boring plasticky mess of microtransactions? Yeah, sounds about right.

[@malverb3285]

Where have you seen proof of micro transactions?

[@SR.PlayAlot64]

There are no microtransactions as far as I can see, and even if there were they don’t automatically make a game bad. So stop living in the 2010’s where they were seen as the worst things in the history of anything ever!

[@Zenlore6499]

Ooh, this is a nice way to do solo videos! I like it! The video format, not the game… oh god, the game…

[@DC90]

This is the first time I've even heard of this game and I wish I didn't.

[@thejason755]

While this game existing shouldn’t surprise me it does

[@Woole1143]

Love the more journalistic style of this. Watching you all play games and makes lists is what got me hooked, but when you get more serious and critique stuff it is really great to see that side to you guys. I hope we get to see more of this!

[@jackjuniorsmart8171]

She lying though as there isn’t any micro transactions as it was stated by the lead director at San Diego comic con so she is a liar

[@LordCrate-du8zm]

Funko Pops in media are like silverfish infestations. You think that once everything looks okay, they’re gone for good. But they just hide in obscurity until it’s most inconvenient for you.

[@abydosianchulac2]

Games journalism and editorializing? Yes, _please!_

[@eternalfailure4081]

I think that, similar to the way Funko reduce every character to a similar dead-eyed, big headed figure, the more crossovers there are, the more it damages the uniqueness of each character or franchise

[@marhawkman303]

that's how I feel about the existence of Funko in general.

[@djinnxx7050]

​@@marhawkman303Or people.

[@User_6126]

I mean not really, crossovers are still gonna be fun

[@Brasc]

So this is looking like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League on a much larger scale. Wider cast of characters, still a shooter in which every character has a gun, even the ones for which it really doesn't make sense.

[@fredcasdensworld]

Why didn't you have the balls to say 'Fornite'

[@PencilFan-hj3lo]

Kill the justice league has 4 characters who have always used guns

[@Herowebcomics]

​@@PencilFan-hj3loTrue! Penguin,Gizmo,Amanda Waller and Rick Flag!😡

[@Brasc]

@@fredcasdensworld Frankly, Fortnite is such background noise at this point I didn't even think of it.

[@HallowEevee]

​@@fredcasdensworldWhy Fortnite?

[@caffeinateddice1652]

Yes Ellen, hate on things that deserve it. This is what I live for

[@haravikk]

My main problem with the game is that I just don't like Funko Pops - why would I want a bulky, cheaply made plastic figure that looks nothing like the character it's supposed to be? I have never understood the appeal - someone bought me an andorian (from Star Trek) and I just find myself resentful of it because it either takes up too much space or I have to take the time to get rid of it somehow, but I'm far too ethical to just throw away something made of 100% non-biodegradable plastic. I've already tried listing it on eBay a few times but these things are so abundant, that I can't even get rid of it for the minimum starting bid with free postage (so I effectively cannot even *pay* someone to take it from me). In short - I do not want a video game for these things. 😝

[@vacuumdiagram]

Same!

[@DeadDancers]

It’s an excellent future gift for someone you don’t love too much.

[@djinnxx7050]

"Funko Pops, so awful that you will resent them as gifts." YOU must get yourself on the advertising team. Destroy them from within.

[@stanleyelliott6891]

It's already been made and destined for landfill anyway. Whether it gets thrown out now or later isn't going to matter much.

[@kyoyameganebereznoff]

I find some of the more detailed ones are cute. I like my Dark Crystal Chamberlain figure because they had to keep his avian head shape, detailed robes, and all his wrinkles. All the rest are pretty ugly, though.

[@ApetureTestSubject]

Wow. It's rare that we see Oxtra assassinate a game like this. Not that they're wrong to do so. In fact, I really appreciate it. This game just looks... soulless.

[@brendansherlock3564]

“She’s standing… why is Ellen standing?” “Luke must’ve taken the couch when he left” it’s the only plausible explanation 😂

[@bustinarant]

The sky is the limit now that she doesn't labor under his vast and cruel shadow.

[@amelia1411]

I love the critical take on all of this. One of the reasons why I’ve stuck with Oxboxtra

[@Sir_Him]

The trailer for this game felt like a desperate attempt to remain relevant. I don't think it worked.

[@DavidWright1138]

I'm old enough to remember the rhetoric around Saturday Morning Cartoons just being 30-minute commercials for toys (with commercial breaks). This feels exactly like that, only instead of commercials in their Funko Pop commercial, they put microtransactions, so you can pay for the commercials in your Funko Pop commercial. Yo dawg...

[@ChristyOFaghan]

that was a little more hard-hitting than i expected and i appreciated the insight

[@Floymin]

I was psyched about being able to collect Funkos without wasting plastic until you said "only Universal properties".

[@M22-t5k]

She disproves her own negative hypothesis when she shows the Walking Dead on screen -- not Universal. Some others are also not Universal.

[@KevSBAG]

It’s not only Universal properties though. The Steam version of the game includes TF2 characters.

[@Floymin]

@@KevSBAG But, as she said, that's a small niche.

[@Ranga3595]

@@Floymin she also said there were around 15,000 pops in existence and sounded like not having the majority of them in the game was an unreasonable or ridiculous thing.. of course we weren't going to have the majority of 15,000 in one game

[@noneuklid]

The worst part is, even with all those licensed characters, they still can't make every version of the joke "Here's The Thing..."

[@SilverEye91]

The very idea that you shouldn't even open the boxes these horrific monsters come in is such a genuine slap in the face to anyone that cares about the planet. I genuinely hate it so much. And no, of course the things are not going to have value later on. It's a scam

[@Gregzilla83]

Calm down, Gretta. It's a toy. Not everyone collects things for their resale value. Some just serve as a momento. You could apply your weird logic to anything mass produced if you wanted. Shoes, coins, baseball cards...

[@Jonathon_Hennessey]

I had a idea for a future list video. Seven villains who recieve no comeuppance. One example that comes to mind is Viridi from Kid Icarus Uprising, she causes just as much death and destruction as Hades, but never gets punished for her brief time as a villain.

[@odysyr]

I feel like the only way they could make this worse would be baking in NFTs and it this point we can't rule that out from what we've seen so far

[@trumpetbob15]

Pretty sure the Funko mobile game includes something that is pretty much an NFT now. I get their email blasts where they say if I get this collectible in game, I win the chance to buy it in reality.

[@Shorai_3]

Geez, this whole video comes off as nothing but petty nitpicks being passed off as valid critiques.

[@yaminagai]

I've played my fair share of mobile games that treat characters as collectibles : after a few hours every character starts to feel disposable

[@1993rnicholson]

Yep thats the problem

[@valentinlopez8292]

Which ones?

[@chloeryanvtuber]

So i guess you're not a fan of lego games then

[@IAmTheAce5]

“They’re for having, not playing” [chef kiss] 😘

[@Zoso14892]

Ahh, I missed having Ellen rant for 20 minutes at a time! Still oddly satisfying without an uncomfortable looking Tall-Ellen beside her. As for the game, hah! No chance, especially because Im just wanting to find out we'd need to buy the physical items to unlock specific characters in the future.

[@montyr2083]

5:30 Hey! I've never bought a funco pop in my life, and we're not geriatric! Say that again and I'll throw my bus pass at you.

[@DustyGamma]

7:43 "Sir Not-Appearing-In-This-Film"

[@puhgete]

In point one, Ellen says She-ra, but the footage shows Teela. I'll show myself out.

[@apocrypha5363]

Executive one: "Let's make a funko pop game!" Executive two: "Why?" Executive one: "[Beat] Those arguments aside, we're still doing it."

[@aeloswindrunner]

Funko Fusion makes me sad because it clearly just exists because money, not because someone had an interesting gameplay style idea or a good story to tell

[@chloeryanvtuber]

Having played it myself, I have to disagree. The gameplay is pretty solid, and better in most areas compared to the previous LEGO game

[@azureskyblade1106]

For #2, its also important to mention Lego games spent years homing in and laser-focusing on a singlular license. This allowed the devs to better mix the charm and humor of the games with the feel and unique quirks of that license. Lego games were a fusion of the license and Legos. This just looks like a TPS with licensed skins.

[@nintendoboy3605]

What about Lego Dimensions though?

[@Giga-lemesh]

Surprised you dont unlock characters by owning the funko pop

[@chloeryanvtuber]

definitely better than Lego Dimensions then

[@cfents8660]

I really enjoyed this type of vid from Ellen. A mix of wit and real talk with a decent dose of ‘what the hell are they thinking?!’ Nicely done.

[@sonablom]

My head cannon for why the chair is not there is this is not an approved video. This is just Ellen going rogue.

[@tarekmoneimsaid]

That one single person who's seemingly in the middle of the Venn diagram between "Funko Pop collector", "Young Adult", "action game aficionado", "gore enjoyer" and "lot's of disposable income" is going to be so, so dissappointed...

[@daviddaugherty2816]

I feel like if you're an avid Funko Pop collector, you probably don't have a lot of disposable income. Weird, that...

[@AmyCherryLMAO]

​@@daviddaugherty2816 you say that like people dont collect warhammer miniatures, which are around the same price or far more expensive

[@vattmann1387]

@@AmyCherryLMAO Yeah, it's true. My pile of shame continues to grow due to not having time to sit down and chill due to work and family stuff :(

[@daviddaugherty2816]

@@AmyCherryLMAO Fair, but at least you can paint them. And play Warhammer.

[@AmyCherryLMAO]

@@daviddaugherty2816 that is true

[@SatsumaCatCreations]

Mate who is this game for?? This will surely be a flop on launch

[@lacrossev]

The answer, whenever a logical target audience can't be found, is that its for suckers. It is literally a cash grab with the preorder bonus pops.

[@theomnitorium7476]

It feels like one of these "confused grandma buys game for grandchildren" games

[@timelessnugget]

Some people actually collect those things. I know. So those couple dozen people will probably get it.

[@Ranga3595]

@@lacrossev except she literally states the logical target audience in the video

[@matthiasjones]

Lollll, you hit me with #4 and the accuracy of your prediction was settled. Well, I hope someone gets to enjoy it.... maybe.

[@diegomoreno6752]

Any video with Ellen intelligently rambling about a random subject is an instant classic Also, I agree, SHAUN OF THE DEAD DESERVES BETTER DAMN IT!

[@CynFan1001]

While I do love TT Games, Funko Fusion is still the closest thing we have to a TT Games LEGO game right now since TT Games have been absolutely silent about their next project and Funko Fusion is made up of some of thier ex employees. While I don’t know how the game will turn out, this is all I have to fill the void TT Games has temporarily left me for I think 1-2 years, so for me I’ll play it, and I’ve already preordered it.

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

Remember Beanie Babies? No, neither does anyone else. Welcome to the future of Funko Pops.

[@WordSarien]

To be fair, I remember Beanie Babies quite fondly. Mostly because if you're not a collector, they still make great toys (and were some of my favorites). Which is more than I can say for a Funko Pop.

[@LordJazzly]

12:00 Oh, _Spaced!_ Thank you for reminding me that exists; it was... a moment in time, worth remembering. I'll have to track down the DVDs.

[@legogamemuseum]

Have you played it yet? No. Perhaps, just maybe, you should actually play it first, before judging so harshly? I'm old enough to remember the same cynical criticisms being aimed at the very first Travellers Tales LEGO game before it released in 2005. Almost 20 years later, it's one of the best-selling and most loved video game franchises of all time. I really couldn't give a toss about Funko Pop figures, but I think this game is going to be a huge amount of fun. My Kids and I are really looking forward to playing this together in September.

[@TheUltimateMovieWatcherINC.]

And this game is going to be made by some of the people who made Lego games.

[@JoeyTheMinion]

I played the game, and it’s really fricken enjoyable All the worlds have such amazing attention detail As simple and bland each characters are from each other is still fun when playing threwout all the worlds and cameos Even know I barley care for some of these worlds.. it’s still fun going around and exploring every level and collecting all the pops is such a thrill to do There’s actually a lot to do and I feel like i’ll playing this game for quite awhile The developers seem really passionate and keep dropping updates constantly

[@TheStrangeAlchemist]

I actively avoid Funko's I never liked their design, and now I have a legitimate reason, thanks!

[@Ranga3595]

you know that simply not liking the design is a legitimate reason to avoid/not buy them, right?

[@fungi5350]

I’m excited to see where y’all take Oxtra, this channel is such a joy!

[@-SuperNintendo64-oj4bz]

I feel it's all about keeping an open mind. LEGO Dimensions was nearly the same concept (and some of the same developers) and people absolutely adored how it was executed.

[@maxvel0city906]

Oxtra has always had top notch journalism and critic credentials. Nice to see Ellen getting give her take on the "I'm not mad, just disappointed." For this game.👍 Excellent job Ellen and everyone involved.

[@TheHufflepuffSaint]

Eh, could be worse. It could be one of those base game things like that Lego Dimensions or that one with the dragon toys where you have to buy separate toys at £10-£15 a pop just to put them on a base which get uploaded into the game.

[@dyingstar24]

Oh! You mean Skylanders? The franchise that murdered the Spyro series for about 10 years?

[@submariNervous]

True. Skylanders was pretty obviously doomed to fail and only really enjoyed what little "success" it did because of that awful mutant version of Spyro (and the utterly forgettable cartoon series they made to promote the game). At least Amiibos can be used across multiple games AND the actual figurines are pretty high-quality. That said, I recently heard the news that they're releasing an Indominus Rex Funko, and that each one will come with a code allowing the buyer to use her in their game. No mention of whether or not she can be accessed in-game without said code, but either way one would hope they're not making the special unlockable character a requirement to beat the game. 🤔

[@TheHufflepuffSaint]

​@@dyingstar24That's it. I thought it was called something to do with Sky in the title. Had no idea it had anything to do with Spyro though. Then again I never played either, only heard mention of them. ✨

[@TheHufflepuffSaint]

​@@submariNervousProblem is with Amiibo; isn't that restricted to Nintendo Switch? Regardless of quality, you'd still need a whole new piece of hardware to use them if you only have PC, Playstation or Xbox. 🥺 And true having an exclusive Funko pop figure with a code could be seen as cheap but unfortunately things with a separate code have been going on for years. But currently, since the game hasn't been released yet, we may be prejudging and she might be unlockable as standard. So those who don't pre order it have nothing to worry about and will probably just forget about the game anyway. I think that's kinda my main issue with the comments of this video; that people are judging like they've already spent £54.99 and played it... Meanwhile, it's not even out yet and it's clear that these commentators don't want it so they don't really need to worry surely. 🤔 I mean it's okay expressing an opinion but prejudging before the facts I can never be onboard with.

[@submariNervous]

​@@TheHufflepuffSaint Regarding the Amiibos' console-exclusivity, they're actually also compatible with a few Wii and 3DS games! (though I will give you the point for that one, since the eShop shutting down for all non-Switch consoles means fewer and fewer folks will be using them). That said, my point when bringing up Amiibos in the first place was simply that despite being restricted Nintendo console games, they still inherently have more bang-for-your-buck than the Skylanders figures since the latter are exclusive to one game and you never know when your interest will taper off. All THAT said, I do second the hope that the Indominus will be unlockable in the actual game, with the figure's code just being a way to get her right away (ngl the only reason I'm not buying the I-Rex figure myself is because the chase variant is ugly af and I don't want to risk ending up with that one lol. 😅) At the end of the day, it's as you said: We simply have to wait and do our best to reserve judgment until we know more.

[@alvinhartley9092]

As someone who has customized hundreds of pops I guarantee I've already had more fun than this game can offer

[@matternativ]

Glad to be someone who's never once thought about buying a funko for even a millisecond ever.

[@MathieuLeblanc1991]

Funko Fusion was done by some ex TT employees when WB lost the Lego liscence

[@bringmethatcoffee5235]

Me, who always thought (99%) of Funkypops look ugly: "... Well."

[@pan1884]

So, kinda like what Skylanders did to the Spyro and Crash IPs for a while, but ten times worse. Neat!

[@yexe9129]

Just a reminder this game lets you beat people to death as Freddy Fazbear.

[@proto-geek248]

"Look at all the stuff we have the rights to" says it all.

[@Houldey]

I'm still amazed anyone buys these pointless wastes of plastic tbh. I understand collecting things, also figures - but these are just so generic and low effort.

[@dubstepsoundwave-yo8te]

Ironic since the live beta already confirmed that characters will be unlocked in puzzles in levels and cameo levels using ‘moulds’ that you unlock after beating a level, like a bluelight camera to use at crime scenes from the hot fuzz franchise

[@chloeryanvtuber]

1. Many of the characters have different weapons and playstyles 2. It's a lot more fun than many Lego games, because all lego games recycle the same puzzles OVER and OVER again. Sometimes even in the same level you have to repeat the same exact puzzle multiple times 3. It's a game, not a funko gacha simulator 4. There are NO MICROTRANSACTIONS in the game. There are some dlc packs, just like the latest LEGO Star Wars game.... This is not what MICROtransaction means 5. Grasping at straws Overall, this video is pointless and doesn't accomplish anything except to shit on a game that hasn't even released just out of (admittedly based) resentment for Funko. The game is not equivalent to irl funko collecting, and I have no interest in Funko pops. I will not be purchasing any paid DLC to play this game. All of your "points" can be easily debunked and discredited by anyone capable of rational, critical thought.

[@MC-Something]

Well-stated.👏👏. Seems like the thing to do lately is to shit on video games that haven't even released yet. Unfortunately, a large majority of the people who come to KZbin looking for reviews will see these videos and, instead of doing actual research and forming their own opinions, will be left with a sour taste in their mouths before even taking a bite.

[@jsloanhpi]

LEGO Dimensions not catching on makes me sad to this day. I had a lot of fun with it! an unofficial portal sequel!?! The legit Doctor Who, back to the future, Simpsons official voices? Unique world mixing gameplay? ‘Twas a lot of fun.

[@envo2748]

I like this new format. I hope it gets enough views and likes, so that there will be more like this. Well done, Ellen.

[@Crypticbutton]

It's basically a copy of those Lego games back in the day.

[@mrmidlife2546]

This is why I love that OX are independent. You'd never get such a scathing yet sincere warning like this from "Official" journalist outlets. I had 0 plans to buy this, but hopefully it puts off a few undecided by showing it for the garbage fire of a cash-grab it really is.

[@goma3088]

Maybe I'm just old or maybe it's because I've never been into collecting trinkets that gather dust, but I don't understand Funko pops and why anyone would care to have them. Nothing against them, I just don't understand them.

[@novataco5412]

0:50 This just in, Ellen reporting the new Funkopop game may make your eyes bleed!

[@nutsymcgregor]

Great video to remind me I’m looking forward to LEGO Horizon Adventures.

[@bb8pt]

Shes trashing the video game before it came out. I started playing, and its really good.

[@amagr81]

I feel like Funko fusion is just gonna be a more adult version of the Lego games

[@GeneCash]

There's going to be so much executive meddling and game-design-by-committee... this is going to crater so hard, we'll need a new scale to measure it with.

[@Wipomatic]

Wasn't expecting a reference to Spaced and Big Train in this video, but Ellen never disappoints!

[@doc_eyebrow]

Of course it's going to be a worthless game, the Funko pops are out of their boxes, all value lost!

[@rochie4865]

They're not even sealed

[@DrayoDraxGaming]

I personally own only a Funko Spyro with Sparx since I love Spyro, others I personally find them kinda Creepy

[@SuperGazz11]

Really enjoyed this video. Very interesting, love the essay style video. Great work Ellen 😁

[@rickimaru915]

Can’t wait for Stephanie Sterling to absolutely shred this game to pieces

[@LarixusSnydes]

They'll probably decapitate a Funko while they do. I won't object ;-).

[@katfromthekong414]

Happen to be wearing the same tshirt as Ellen today 🤓

[@coaxtl1413]

I was lying in bed watching when you got to the part about Funkos being on a shelf in box…and I looked up at my Locutus of Borg in box on my shelf…and felt very called out

[@firstnamelastname7244]

owning funko pops is a red flag for being a serial killer

[@Input-um5et]

As someone who owns lots of pops, I can confirm we are serial killers

[@MrYin90210]

I own 6 of them, none of which I bought personally

[@Brian-tn4cd]

That jack frost plush is too cute

[@pretergeek]

​@@MrYin90210Trophies from kills?

[@firstnamelastname7244]

@@Brian-tn4cd I have one myself, it's adorable 😭

[@olderthangoogle]

I would play a shaun of the dead game sooooooo fast... and wait for all this to blow over.