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Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast
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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)
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Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast @hypefactor.bsky.social · 16d
EPISODE 15 IS LIVE! In this episode Jon and Marcus wrap up the 2025 season. Plus news, and a look back at Dec.
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic

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[Apple] (podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...)
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padabana.bsky.social
Just started my first Fantasy Critic league with a bunch of friends. If you wanna follow along, you can do it here! The screaming matches have already begun. It's dire.
www.fantasycritic.games/league/1c767...
December 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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gaminginthewild.bsky.social
I finished 2nd in the patron #FantasyCritic league, but the crown went to @dovetail.bsky.social!

A mixed season: I started strong by calling Bananza ahead of the announcement, but a series of critical flops from renowned publishers—Skin Deep, Rematch, Shadow Labyrinth—did for me in the end.
January 1, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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ngachacha.bsky.social
Great wrap up episode! Looking forward to more tips from @hypefactor.bsky.social !

How else will I stand any chance in FC 2026?
December 19, 2025 at 12:37 AM
hypefactor.bsky.social
EPISODE 15 IS LIVE! In this episode Jon and Marcus wrap up the 2025 season. Plus news, and a look back at Dec.
#GetHyped #FantasyCritic

[Spotify] (open.spotify.com/episode/6MOe...)
[Apple] (podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...)
December 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
hypefactor.bsky.social
Let's run it back one more time...

www.teamcherry.com.au/blog/holiday...
SILKSONG EXPANSION, HOLLOW KNIGHT REFRESHED, AND MORE! — Team Cherry
Team Cherry’s holiday sign off: Silksong’s first expansion revealed, Hollow Knight refreshed, and more!
www.teamcherry.com.au
December 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Recording the 2025 wrap-up episode tomorrow. Let us know if you have any questions or final thoughts on the season!

What were your biggest surprises this year???
December 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
hypefactor.bsky.social
Always a fascinating discussion on @playwatchlisten.bsky.social .. and this one super fantasy critic relevant.

#fantasycritic

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Harder Games automatically = Better Review Scores
YouTube video by Play, Watch, Listen+ with Alanah Pearce
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December 6, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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👀👀👀

Honored to be among such amazing company! 💚
December 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Krysta was right! @kitandkrysta.bsky.social

#prognosticator #metroidprime

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Metroid Prime 4 Metacritic Score Prediction
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December 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Which fantasy critic gems are you thankful for in 2025?
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ALT: a screenshot of a video game with a spare room and chapel
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November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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EPISODE 14 IS LIVE!

In this episode Jon and Marcus discuss their own gaming journeys.

Plus news, a look back at Nov & tips on what to pick up for the final month of the season.

#GetHyped

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2gYU...
November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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The season is coming to a close, but there is still a lot of unknowns for 2025. We are recording a new episode of Hype Factor this week, if you have any last minute questions let us know!
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
hypefactor.bsky.social
New CoD releases this week!

What review score do YOU think it’s going to get?

#FantasyCritic #CallOfDuty

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - Review Score Prediction! #fantasy #podcast #fantasycritic #gamers
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November 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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#DanWasRight ….again! 🔥🔥🔥
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Lumines: Arise predictions!

#PixelPrognostications #FantasyCritic

youtube.com/shorts/yx4A_...
Predicting Lumines Arise
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November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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2026: And here... we... gooo
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Is Postponed Again — to November 2026
The release date for the game had previously slipped to May 2026 from fall 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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👀👀👀
November 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
hypefactor.bsky.social
EPISODE 13 IS LIVE!

In this month’s episode Dan from Canada @fielderschoice9.bsky.social joins us to talk Critics Royale and the FC Super League.

Plus, news, pixel prognostications and more!

GET HYPED!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: spotify.link/E5eu7DCqOXb
October 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
hypefactor.bsky.social
It's that time again. New episode recording this week...
If you got any late-season questions, let us have 'em!

Fantasy Critic is a marathon, not a sprint

#fantasycritic
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October 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Where we discuss whether price does/should affect video game review scores.

#FantasyCritic

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Do Video Game Prices Affect Review Scores?
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September 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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cpgsean.bsky.social
"Simmering Hype" must become a t-shirt for this crew.

I strongly encourage you to check out this episode and the rest of the back catalogue for @hypefactor.bsky.social

This was so much fun and I really think you'll enjoy this different take on a video game podcast.
hypefactor.bsky.social Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast @hypefactor.bsky.social · Sep 26
EPISODE 12 IS LIVE!

We’ve had #SimmeringHype ever since @cpgsean.bsky.social from Carpool Gaming to agreed to come on to chat fantasy with us! And it did not disappoint!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/25BM...

#FantasyCritic
September 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
hypefactor.bsky.social
EPISODE 12 IS LIVE!

We’ve had #SimmeringHype ever since @cpgsean.bsky.social from Carpool Gaming to agreed to come on to chat fantasy with us! And it did not disappoint!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/25BM...

#FantasyCritic
September 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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cpgsean.bsky.social
Just spent the evening chatting with @marcusoneill79.bsky.social and @jon32.bsky.social for an upcoming episode of @hypefactor.bsky.social and honestly - it rules. I had so much fun. I can't wait for you all to listen to it. Holy crap - a totally unique podcast. So great.
September 23, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Recording a new episode in a couple days. Let us know if you have any burning fantasy critic questions!
September 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Live shot of @jon32.bsky.social as Silksong scores settle in.
September 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM