Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast

In Episode 23, Jon and Marcus and joined by Zach and Brendan from Blowing Cartridges to talk about the Biggest Fantasy Critic Mistakes people make. As always, they also discuss news, look back at recent releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!! 

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro

8:14 - Topic of the Month: Biggest FC Mistakes

1:00:25 - News/Announcements

1:26:13 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 

1:41:16 - Pixel Prognostications 

2:01:03 - Closing

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Podcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHuman

Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

In Episode 22, Jon and Marcus spend 2+ hours reviewing all the Fantasy Critic relevant announcements from this year's Summer Game Fest. GET HYPED!!! 

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Six One Indie Showcase
16:23 - Random News Announcements
26:32 - The Mix Showcase

30:05 - The Day of the Devs 

38:40 - Summer Game Fest
50:08 - Sony State of Play
59:50 - XBOX Showcase
1:18:36 - PC Gaming Showcase
1:23:07 - Nintendo Direct
1:51:10 - Listener Questions 

2:02:52 - Closing

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Podcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHuman
Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

In Episode 21, Jon and Marcus examine 2nd entries in franchises to see if they really are as safe as we assume. Marcus also gives an update at how his Critics Royale experience has gone so far this year. As always, they also discuss news, look back at May's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!! 

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Marcus' Critics Royale Update
14:07 - Topic of the Month: Sequels
33:53 - News/Announcements

1:13:34 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 

1:28:12 - Pixel Prognostications 

1:37:55 - Closing

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Podcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHuman
Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

In Episode 20, Jon and Marcus are joined by HikarW (aka Matt) to discuss the process of creating his incredible 2026 Fantasy Critic Draft Guide. He also sticks around to discuss news, look back at April's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!! 

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro

1:22 - Topic of the Month: Interview with HikarW

31:00 - News/Announcements

59:49 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 

1:13:44 - Pixel Prognostications 

1:24:40 - Closing

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Podcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHuman
Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

In Episode 19, Jon and Marcus bring on Garret Bland of the RPG Cave to talk about his history with Fantasy Critic and how he values & chooses RPGs for his team. He also sticks around to discuss news, look back at March's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!! 

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro

1:50 - Topic of the Month: Interview with Garret

35:38 - News/Announcements

1:06:42 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 

1:27:17 - Pixel Prognostications 

1:45:14 - Closing

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Podcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHuman
Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com