Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast

In Episode 26, Jon and Marcus discuss some late season fantasy critic strategies. 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

8:39 - Topic of the Month: Late Season Strategies

35:42 - News/Announcements

51:58 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 

1:21:48 - Pixel Prognostications 

1:29:42 - 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 25, Jon and Marcus welcome Rebecca (aka forestminish) to discuss the recent pair of Nintendo Directs. 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

1:23 - Topic of the Month: Chatting w/ Rebecca

24:51 - News/Announcements

50:17 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 

1:11:01 - Pixel Prognostications 

1:25:23 - 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 24, Jon and Marcus talk about which games without release dates for this year that you should Hold OR Drop. 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

2:40 - Topic of the Month: Biggest FC Mistakes

53:34 - News/Announcements

1:06:55 - Hype Check - Looking Back & Ahead 

1:33:09 - Pixel Prognostications 

1:41:00 - 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 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

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

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Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com

In Episode 17, Jon and Marcus prepare a tier list for A WHOLE BUNCH of games likely to be available in your leagues. As always, they also discuss news, look back at January's releases and look forward to what's coming up. GET HYPED!!! 

Time Stamps:
6:46 - Topic of the Month: Tier List of Hidden Gems

1:37:06 - News/Announcements

1:49:18 - Hype Check - Looking Back

1:51:42 - Pixel Prognostications 

1:58:02 - Closing

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Intro/Outro Music by Zapsplat www.zapsplat.com