Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast

Episode 22 - Emergency Summer Game Fest Recap

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 Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social or on Twitter: @hypefactorfc Podcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHuman Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

Episode 21 - Sequels

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 Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social or on Twitter: @hypefactorfc Podcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHuman Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

Episode 20 - Discussing the Draft Guide w/ HikarW

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 Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social or on Twitter: @hypefactorfc Podcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHuman Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

Episode 19 - The Doctor Is In: Chatting with Dr. Garret Bland

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  Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social or on Twitter: @hypefactorfc Find Garret on Blue Sky: @blandexplosion.bsky.social Podcast Art by the amazing Eric Gilles: https://linktr.ee/MrTheHuman Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

Episode 18 - Budget Management

In Episode 18, Jon and Marcus chat about what determines how much they bid on games. As always they also discuss news, look back at February's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!!  Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - Topic of the Month: Budget Management 34:52 - News/Announcements 1:07:12 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead  1:22:44 - Pixel Prognostications  1:32:00 - Closing Follow us and send us your questions on Blue Sky: @HypeFactor.bsky.social or on Twitter: @hypefactorfc Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com