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 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
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
New CoD releases this week!
What review score do YOU think it’s going to get?
#FantasyCritic #CallOfDuty
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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
New CoD releases this week!
What review score do YOU think it’s going to get?
#FantasyCritic #CallOfDuty
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What review score do YOU think it’s going to get?
#FantasyCritic #CallOfDuty
youtube.com/shorts/4h7D-...
Predicting Lumines Arise
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November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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
bloomberg.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
2026: And here... we... gooo
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
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
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
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
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
If you got any late-season questions, let us have 'em!
Fantasy Critic is a marathon, not a sprint
#fantasycritic
bart simpson is running a race with the number 74 on his shirt
ALT: bart simpson is running a race with the number 74 on his shirt
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October 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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
If you got any late-season questions, let us have 'em!
Fantasy Critic is a marathon, not a sprint
#fantasycritic
Where we discuss whether price does/should affect video game review scores.
#FantasyCritic
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#FantasyCritic
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Do Video Game Prices Affect Review Scores?
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September 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Where we discuss whether price does/should affect video game review scores.
#FantasyCritic
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#FantasyCritic
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"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.
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.
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
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
"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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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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
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.
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
Recording a new episode in a couple days. Let us know if you have any burning fantasy critic questions!
Live shot of @jon32.bsky.social as Silksong scores settle in.
September 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Live shot of @jon32.bsky.social as Silksong scores settle in.
September 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Us waiting for Silksong reviews to start dropping
September 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Us waiting for Silksong reviews to start dropping
EPISODE 11 IS LIVE!
Jon and Marcus discuss how risky DLC is for #FantasyCritic.
Plus news, a look at August and what’s coming soon!
GET HYPED!!!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/25l0...
Jon and Marcus discuss how risky DLC is for #FantasyCritic.
Plus news, a look at August and what’s coming soon!
GET HYPED!!!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/25l0...
August 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EPISODE 11 IS LIVE!
Jon and Marcus discuss how risky DLC is for #FantasyCritic.
Plus news, a look at August and what’s coming soon!
GET HYPED!!!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/25l0...
Jon and Marcus discuss how risky DLC is for #FantasyCritic.
Plus news, a look at August and what’s coming soon!
GET HYPED!!!
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/25l0...
Hollow Knight Silksong is FINALLY coming out! Jon and Marcus make their predictions for its #FantasyCritic score.
What do you think Silksong's review score will be?
#HollowKnight
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What do you think Silksong's review score will be?
#HollowKnight
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Hollow Knight Silksong Fantasy Critic Projections
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August 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Hollow Knight Silksong is FINALLY coming out! Jon and Marcus make their predictions for its #FantasyCritic score.
What do you think Silksong's review score will be?
#HollowKnight
youtube.com/shorts/iBIAy...
What do you think Silksong's review score will be?
#HollowKnight
youtube.com/shorts/iBIAy...
As August winds down, we are going to be recording the next episode of Hype Factor! If you questions, comments, fantasy critic concerns, let us have 'em.
It's been quite the month!
#fantasycritic #opencritic
It's been quite the month!
#fantasycritic #opencritic
August 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
As August winds down, we are going to be recording the next episode of Hype Factor! If you questions, comments, fantasy critic concerns, let us have 'em.
It's been quite the month!
#fantasycritic #opencritic
It's been quite the month!
#fantasycritic #opencritic
Lots happening today! May the odds be ever in your favour!
Absolum just dated for October in the Gamescom Preshow!
Absolum just dated for October in the Gamescom Preshow!
August 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Lots happening today! May the odds be ever in your favour!
Absolum just dated for October in the Gamescom Preshow!
Absolum just dated for October in the Gamescom Preshow!
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We first talked about Consume Me on the show way back in June.
It's still available in 88% of leagues.
If you're looking for a sneaky pickup to round out your #FantasyCritic roster, Consume Me is a solid bet.
youtube.com/shorts/613l7...
It's still available in 88% of leagues.
If you're looking for a sneaky pickup to round out your #FantasyCritic roster, Consume Me is a solid bet.
youtube.com/shorts/613l7...
Consume Me could make a Fantasy Critic splash
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August 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We first talked about Consume Me on the show way back in June.
It's still available in 88% of leagues.
If you're looking for a sneaky pickup to round out your #FantasyCritic roster, Consume Me is a solid bet.
youtube.com/shorts/613l7...
It's still available in 88% of leagues.
If you're looking for a sneaky pickup to round out your #FantasyCritic roster, Consume Me is a solid bet.
youtube.com/shorts/613l7...
Now we even have a release date!
GO ADD MINA THE HOLLOWER TO YOUR FANTASY CRITIC TEAM NOW!
youtube.com/shorts/B_XTD...
#FantasyCritic #MinaTheHollower
GO ADD MINA THE HOLLOWER TO YOUR FANTASY CRITIC TEAM NOW!
youtube.com/shorts/B_XTD...
#FantasyCritic #MinaTheHollower
Add Mina The Hollower & Lumines Arise to your Fantasy Critic Teams Now!
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August 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Now we even have a release date!
GO ADD MINA THE HOLLOWER TO YOUR FANTASY CRITIC TEAM NOW!
youtube.com/shorts/B_XTD...
#FantasyCritic #MinaTheHollower
GO ADD MINA THE HOLLOWER TO YOUR FANTASY CRITIC TEAM NOW!
youtube.com/shorts/B_XTD...
#FantasyCritic #MinaTheHollower
Looking like #JonWasRight
Jon & Marcus discuss where they think Mafia: The Old Country reviews will land.
What score do you think it will get?
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#FantasyCritic
What score do you think it will get?
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#FantasyCritic
Mafia The Old Country Fantasy Critic Predictions
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August 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Looking like #JonWasRight
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Everyone wants this game to do well so I'll go at 78
August 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Everyone wants this game to do well so I'll go at 78
Jon & Marcus discuss where they think Mafia: The Old Country reviews will land.
What score do you think it will get?
youtube.com/shorts/MYu-q...
#FantasyCritic
What score do you think it will get?
youtube.com/shorts/MYu-q...
#FantasyCritic
Mafia The Old Country Fantasy Critic Predictions
YouTube video by Hype Factor: A Fantasy Critic Podcast
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August 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Jon & Marcus discuss where they think Mafia: The Old Country reviews will land.
What score do you think it will get?
youtube.com/shorts/MYu-q...
#FantasyCritic
What score do you think it will get?
youtube.com/shorts/MYu-q...
#FantasyCritic