Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast
@hypefactor.bsky.social
Hype Factor is a Fantasy Critic podcast for Fantasy Critic enthusiasts who just can’t get enough of talking about Fantasy Critic!
Hosted by @jon32.bsky.social and @marcusoneill79.bsky.social
(No affiliation with http://fantasycritic.games)
Hosted by @jon32.bsky.social and @marcusoneill79.bsky.social
(No affiliation with http://fantasycritic.games)
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Episode 25 - Chatting Nintendo with Rebecca (aka forestminish)
Podcast Episode · Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast · September 21 · 1h 28m
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EPISODE 25 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the @forestminish.tv herself, Rebecca Stone cohost of The Nintendo Shack, to talk all things Nintendo.
Apple: tinyurl.com/4nvwwb7y
Spotify: tinyurl.com/tu9tbbuj
Youtube: tinyurl.com/yc6y64sn
#FantasyCritic #GetHyped
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the @forestminish.tv herself, Rebecca Stone cohost of The Nintendo Shack, to talk all things Nintendo.
Apple: tinyurl.com/4nvwwb7y
Spotify: tinyurl.com/tu9tbbuj
Youtube: tinyurl.com/yc6y64sn
#FantasyCritic #GetHyped
Thank you again to @forestminish.tv for an awesome chat about #FantasyCritic and #Nintendo
Check out Episode 25 of #HypeFactor and also go listen to The Nintendo Shack
Check out Episode 25 of #HypeFactor and also go listen to The Nintendo Shack
September 21, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Thank you again to @forestminish.tv for an awesome chat about #FantasyCritic and #Nintendo
Check out Episode 25 of #HypeFactor and also go listen to The Nintendo Shack
Check out Episode 25 of #HypeFactor and also go listen to The Nintendo Shack
EPISODE 25 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the @forestminish.tv herself, Rebecca Stone cohost of The Nintendo Shack, to talk all things Nintendo.
Apple: tinyurl.com/4nvwwb7y
Spotify: tinyurl.com/tu9tbbuj
Youtube: tinyurl.com/yc6y64sn
#FantasyCritic #GetHyped
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the @forestminish.tv herself, Rebecca Stone cohost of The Nintendo Shack, to talk all things Nintendo.
Apple: tinyurl.com/4nvwwb7y
Spotify: tinyurl.com/tu9tbbuj
Youtube: tinyurl.com/yc6y64sn
#FantasyCritic #GetHyped
Episode 25 - Chatting Nintendo with Rebecca (aka forestminish)
Podcast Episode · Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast · September 21 · 1h 28m
tinyurl.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:37 PM
EPISODE 25 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the @forestminish.tv herself, Rebecca Stone cohost of The Nintendo Shack, to talk all things Nintendo.
Apple: tinyurl.com/4nvwwb7y
Spotify: tinyurl.com/tu9tbbuj
Youtube: tinyurl.com/yc6y64sn
#FantasyCritic #GetHyped
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the @forestminish.tv herself, Rebecca Stone cohost of The Nintendo Shack, to talk all things Nintendo.
Apple: tinyurl.com/4nvwwb7y
Spotify: tinyurl.com/tu9tbbuj
Youtube: tinyurl.com/yc6y64sn
#FantasyCritic #GetHyped
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VIRTUE AND A SLEDGEHAMMER
OCTOBER 27
A MACHINE WILL NEVER
HATE ITSELF ENOUGH
OCTOBER 27
A MACHINE WILL NEVER
HATE ITSELF ENOUGH
September 20, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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VIRTUE AND A SLEDGEHAMMER
OCTOBER 27
A MACHINE WILL NEVER
HATE ITSELF ENOUGH
OCTOBER 27
A MACHINE WILL NEVER
HATE ITSELF ENOUGH
September 20, 2026 at 4:49 PM
VIRTUE AND A SLEDGEHAMMER
OCTOBER 27
A MACHINE WILL NEVER
HATE ITSELF ENOUGH
OCTOBER 27
A MACHINE WILL NEVER
HATE ITSELF ENOUGH
New episode recording sooooon...
If you have any FC questions about the Nintendo Directs, State of Play, Gamescom, TGS, or any other questions to help with the rest of the season, let us have 'em
#fantasycritic
If you have any FC questions about the Nintendo Directs, State of Play, Gamescom, TGS, or any other questions to help with the rest of the season, let us have 'em
#fantasycritic
September 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
New episode recording sooooon...
If you have any FC questions about the Nintendo Directs, State of Play, Gamescom, TGS, or any other questions to help with the rest of the season, let us have 'em
#fantasycritic
If you have any FC questions about the Nintendo Directs, State of Play, Gamescom, TGS, or any other questions to help with the rest of the season, let us have 'em
#fantasycritic
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The Triple-i Initiative showcase is back!
45 minutes of pure back-to-back game announcements with zero fluff.
World premieres. Gameplay reveals. Release dates. Demos.
No hosts. No ads. Just games.
Be there - October 8th - 9am PDT / noon EDT / 6pm CEST.
45 minutes of pure back-to-back game announcements with zero fluff.
World premieres. Gameplay reveals. Release dates. Demos.
No hosts. No ads. Just games.
Be there - October 8th - 9am PDT / noon EDT / 6pm CEST.
September 15, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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Not gaming related but it's night 1 of the new fantasy football season - may the odds be ever in your favour.
Raheem Mostert's Miami Dolphins TD Celebration
ALT: Raheem Mostert's Miami Dolphins TD Celebration
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September 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Not gaming related but it's night 1 of the new fantasy football season - may the odds be ever in your favour.
So, what did you think?
Samus Aran in 16-bit Metroid Pixel Art
ALT: Samus Aran in 16-bit Metroid Pixel Art
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September 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
So, what did you think?
EPISODE 24 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus discuss games we’re waiting on release dates for and whether you should ‘Hold OR Drop’. News, a look back and score predictions too!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1P3n...
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic
In this episode Jon and Marcus discuss games we’re waiting on release dates for and whether you should ‘Hold OR Drop’. News, a look back and score predictions too!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1P3n...
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic
August 22, 2026 at 2:57 PM
EPISODE 24 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus discuss games we’re waiting on release dates for and whether you should ‘Hold OR Drop’. News, a look back and score predictions too!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1P3n...
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic
In this episode Jon and Marcus discuss games we’re waiting on release dates for and whether you should ‘Hold OR Drop’. News, a look back and score predictions too!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1P3n...
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic
We are recording a new episode of Hype Factor this week. Lots of question still to be answered - we are covering the age old question 'Hold' or 'Drop'!! Send us your questions and comments by Wed Aug 19!
Which games are you dropping? Which games are you still holding out hope?
#fantasycritic
Which games are you dropping? Which games are you still holding out hope?
#fantasycritic
August 18, 2026 at 1:32 AM
We are recording a new episode of Hype Factor this week. Lots of question still to be answered - we are covering the age old question 'Hold' or 'Drop'!! Send us your questions and comments by Wed Aug 19!
Which games are you dropping? Which games are you still holding out hope?
#fantasycritic
Which games are you dropping? Which games are you still holding out hope?
#fantasycritic
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it might just be the most ridiculous thing i've ever made, but i'm very proud of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljSH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljSH...
The Indies of the World (Yakko's World Animaniacs Parody)
YouTube video by Rebecca Stone
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August 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
it might just be the most ridiculous thing i've ever made, but i'm very proud of it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljSH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljSH...
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Reviews are a big part of a game's launch and we all use them, but the details of how they happen aren't always clear. On a new Kit & Krysta Podcast, we're sharing everything we've learned from our career in games on how video game reviews actually work!
youtu.be/1pKYlCn3z1M
youtu.be/1pKYlCn3z1M
August 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Reviews are a big part of a game's launch and we all use them, but the details of how they happen aren't always clear. On a new Kit & Krysta Podcast, we're sharing everything we've learned from our career in games on how video game reviews actually work!
youtu.be/1pKYlCn3z1M
youtu.be/1pKYlCn3z1M
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Come listen to me tell you about the mistakes I made in the past so you also don't make the same ones!
EPISODE 23 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the hosts of the @blowingcartridges.bsky.social podcast, Zach @eggmond.bsky.social and Brendan @tamazoid.bsky.social , to talk biggest #FantasyCritic mistakes.
Apple: tinyurl.com/kwtbf35e
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3jhpjp2c
#GetHyped
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the hosts of the @blowingcartridges.bsky.social podcast, Zach @eggmond.bsky.social and Brendan @tamazoid.bsky.social , to talk biggest #FantasyCritic mistakes.
Apple: tinyurl.com/kwtbf35e
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3jhpjp2c
#GetHyped
July 14, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Come listen to me tell you about the mistakes I made in the past so you also don't make the same ones!
EPISODE 23 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the hosts of the @blowingcartridges.bsky.social podcast, Zach @eggmond.bsky.social and Brendan @tamazoid.bsky.social , to talk biggest #FantasyCritic mistakes.
Apple: tinyurl.com/kwtbf35e
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3jhpjp2c
#GetHyped
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the hosts of the @blowingcartridges.bsky.social podcast, Zach @eggmond.bsky.social and Brendan @tamazoid.bsky.social , to talk biggest #FantasyCritic mistakes.
Apple: tinyurl.com/kwtbf35e
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3jhpjp2c
#GetHyped
July 13, 2026 at 1:37 PM
EPISODE 23 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the hosts of the @blowingcartridges.bsky.social podcast, Zach @eggmond.bsky.social and Brendan @tamazoid.bsky.social , to talk biggest #FantasyCritic mistakes.
Apple: tinyurl.com/kwtbf35e
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3jhpjp2c
#GetHyped
In this episode Jon and Marcus are joined by the hosts of the @blowingcartridges.bsky.social podcast, Zach @eggmond.bsky.social and Brendan @tamazoid.bsky.social , to talk biggest #FantasyCritic mistakes.
Apple: tinyurl.com/kwtbf35e
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3jhpjp2c
#GetHyped
The Final Countdown Music Video
ALT: The Final Countdown Music Video
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June 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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🚨 EPISODE 22 - EMERGENCY BROADCAST IS LIVE! 🚨
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore all the Fantasy Critic relevant announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest.
Apple: tinyurl.com/5a4s3xkd
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3486pt2r
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic #SGF
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore all the Fantasy Critic relevant announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest.
Apple: tinyurl.com/5a4s3xkd
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3486pt2r
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic #SGF
June 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
🚨 EPISODE 22 - EMERGENCY BROADCAST IS LIVE! 🚨
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore all the Fantasy Critic relevant announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest.
Apple: tinyurl.com/5a4s3xkd
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3486pt2r
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic #SGF
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore all the Fantasy Critic relevant announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest.
Apple: tinyurl.com/5a4s3xkd
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3486pt2r
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic #SGF
🚨 EPISODE 22 - EMERGENCY BROADCAST IS LIVE! 🚨
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore all the Fantasy Critic relevant announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest.
Apple: tinyurl.com/5a4s3xkd
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3486pt2r
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic #SGF
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore all the Fantasy Critic relevant announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest.
Apple: tinyurl.com/5a4s3xkd
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3486pt2r
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic #SGF
June 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
🚨 EPISODE 22 - EMERGENCY BROADCAST IS LIVE! 🚨
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore all the Fantasy Critic relevant announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest.
Apple: tinyurl.com/5a4s3xkd
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3486pt2r
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic #SGF
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore all the Fantasy Critic relevant announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest.
Apple: tinyurl.com/5a4s3xkd
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3486pt2r
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic #SGF
We Will Be Recording an Emergency Episode of Hype Factor this week, to cover SGF, all of the showcases, and tomorrow's Nintendo Direct!
Shoot us any questions you have, we will answer them on the pod!
#fantasycritic #SGF
Shoot us any questions you have, we will answer them on the pod!
#fantasycritic #SGF
Despicable Me Minion Emergency Situation
ALT: Despicable Me Minion Emergency Situation
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June 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM
We Will Be Recording an Emergency Episode of Hype Factor this week, to cover SGF, all of the showcases, and tomorrow's Nintendo Direct!
Shoot us any questions you have, we will answer them on the pod!
#fantasycritic #SGF
Shoot us any questions you have, we will answer them on the pod!
#fantasycritic #SGF
Everyone else clearing the decks for #GTA6.
Nintendo: "Hold my beer"
#Ocarina #Nintendo #FantasyCritic
Nintendo: "Hold my beer"
#Ocarina #Nintendo #FantasyCritic
Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time: Link Pulls Master Sword
ALT: Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time: Link Pulls Master Sword
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June 4, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Everyone else clearing the decks for #GTA6.
Nintendo: "Hold my beer"
#Ocarina #Nintendo #FantasyCritic
Nintendo: "Hold my beer"
#Ocarina #Nintendo #FantasyCritic
IT HAS BEGUN!
Let the mid season SGF craziness begin.
Get those FC dollars ready.
Let the mid season SGF craziness begin.
Get those FC dollars ready.
Sarah Jessica Parker at Auction
ALT: Sarah Jessica Parker at Auction
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June 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
IT HAS BEGUN!
Let the mid season SGF craziness begin.
Get those FC dollars ready.
Let the mid season SGF craziness begin.
Get those FC dollars ready.
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Hands-On: Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 is a remake that’s simultaneously exactly as you remember, but also subtly different in important ways.
www.videogameschronicle.com/features/sta...
www.videogameschronicle.com/features/sta...
Star Fox for Switch 2’s faithfulness to N64 hides some bold tonal shifts | VGC
Hands-On: Nintendo’s Switch 2 remake is a cinematic tour de force…
www.videogameschronicle.com
June 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Hands-On: Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 is a remake that’s simultaneously exactly as you remember, but also subtly different in important ways.
www.videogameschronicle.com/features/sta...
www.videogameschronicle.com/features/sta...
June 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
EPISODE 21 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore how safe (or unsafe) sequels are for #FantasyCritic As always, news, looking ahead and pixel prognostications.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3n4V...
#GetHyped
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore how safe (or unsafe) sequels are for #FantasyCritic As always, news, looking ahead and pixel prognostications.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3n4V...
#GetHyped
May 18, 2026 at 2:24 PM
EPISODE 21 IS LIVE!
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore how safe (or unsafe) sequels are for #FantasyCritic As always, news, looking ahead and pixel prognostications.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3n4V...
#GetHyped
In this episode Jon and Marcus explore how safe (or unsafe) sequels are for #FantasyCritic As always, news, looking ahead and pixel prognostications.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3n4V...
#GetHyped