HPCritical

With the release of Tears of the Kingdom, we do a quick look at the latest gaming news for the week and dive right into some fun trivia and a game of 20 questions all about the Legend of Zelda series. Celebrate the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom with us on with some fun trivia regarding the series near the end. Come have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, che...

The HPCritical podcast takes a look at some of the latest conversations in gaming and entertaining media. We have a lot to talk about, from the failure of Redfall, the state of Xbox, a new Disney film, a new video game film, and some Pokemon chat. Come have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite items! If you’d like to write in with question...

We’re upgrading our look, but bringing the same great podcast content. Gabe, Kristie, Brandon and Jerel get together to to discuss everything that’s happened in gaming. Redfall was once going to be on PlayStation until Microsoft cut the cord on it, Pokemon asks for inclusivity, Gamur Group has mass layoffs, the Wii U and 3DS eShops shut down and so much more. Have a listen. During this transition...

We’ve got a lot of news to cover as the HPCritical crew returns to talk about everything that happened in gaming and media entertainment. Microsoft and Sony continue to go back and forth over the Activision/Blizzard acquisition, Square Enix has concerns over their ability to increase sales amid staff changes, Forspoken, their NFT strategy and more. Doug Boswer defends the $70 price point of Tears...

The second Fire Emblem title on the Nintendo Switch, Fire Emblem: Engage brings new gameplay styles and dynamics to the forefront, and Kristie reviews the title. We take a look at graphics, gameplay, story, and of course, the inevitable comparison to its predecessor Fire Emblem: Three Houses. With a gorgeous graphical overhaul and a focus on gameplay, we discuss whether Fire Emblem: Engage is a su...

The first Nintendo Direct of 2023 happened and there was a slew of announcements. In this podcast, we discuss our thoughts and opinions on the latest Nintendo Direct. Come have a listen.   If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite items! If you’d like to write in with questions or comments, or speak to any of us, feel free to do so. You can reach us...

In our latest podcast, we’re doing something a little bit different: each of our wonderful hosts are speaking on what is to come from their respective “Big 3” choice of the gaming industry in 2023. Jerel is your host asking the hard questions, Gabe will represent Nintendo, Kristie has Sony covered, and Brandon does his best to be optimistic about Microsoft. Come have a listen!  If you’d like...

We’ve finally returned with the first podcast of 2023. Jerel, Brandon, Kristie and Kellie discuss what this year will bring, what games they’re looking forward to, and look toward the future of HPCritical and the podcast. Come have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite items! If you’d like to write in with questions or comments, or speak to...

Our final episode of 2022 is here. Kellie returns to join the podcast crew as we discuss the Game of the Year winners, the latest biggest news, and play a quick game of video game 20 questions to wrap us up. Thanks for listening throughout 2022. See you next year. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite items! If you’d like to write in with questions o...

This week, the HPC crew returns with the nominees for the Game Awards. We break the down the most popular categories and share who we think will win, and whether the category is missing a contender, among other things. We round the podcast out with one last discussion on Pokémon as we prepare for the release of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out our s...

In what a lot of fans consider a controversial move, Naoki Yoshida, better known to fans colloquially as Yoshi-P, had an interview about Final Fantasy XVI , and when asked about Black people and PoC in the game, his answer was more than disappointing. On top of this, we also talk about the latest gaming news of the week. Join the HPCritical crew for a little bit of Pokémon and all things gaming as...

Every last Wednesday of the month, the HPCritical podcast crew gets to hold a play session. With the news that Pokémon Sword & Shield will be discontinuing updates in the wild area and putting an end to the competitive scene after the current season ends, we’ve decided to take a look back at one of the most popular Pokémon games of all time.  Setting the precedent for what is to come, Swo...

This week the HPCritical crew is joined by friend of the show Jorge aka McMuffins , with Jerel, Kristie, and Brandon jumping on the latest in gaming news for the week. Aside from the Bayonetta situation, we talk about trans and Black characters in gaming, the new Sims 4, the Resident Evil stream, new Activision Blizzard situations, and more, have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch...

The HPCritical Podcast crew is back, and it’s another packed episode. This weeks gaming news involves our impressions of the Super Mario Bros movie trailer. we also discuss Microsoft vs PlayStation in the Blizzard acquisition situation, Overwatch 2, the First Soldier cancellation, Call of Duty following in previous SMS footsteps, injuries at Twitchcon, and more. Have a listen. If you’d like to gra...

The HPCritical podcast crew returns after a week off, and this return is a big one. We divulge into the latest gaming news for the last two week, and Gabe has finally made his return to the podcast crew.  We deep dive into the biggest headlines, covering everything you need to know. Have a listen.  If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite item...

This week there have been a few breaking news topics in gaming, including Jim Ryan vs. Phil Spencer in Call of Duty, the layoffs at G4, and Splatoon 3 being the highest-selling game in Japan. We then deep dive into the Nintendo Direct. Jerel and Brandon talk about the best of the best and then, of course, the rest. Have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch , check out our store and o...

This podcast crew is small today, just Brandon and Jerel talking about the latest in gaming. Though they’re a small podcast crew, they talk some big issues in gaming for the week. From the Pokemon Direct to the way co-op is handled in Gotham Knights, and AGDQ skipping Florida due to its “don’t say gay” bill, there’s a lot to discuss. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch , check out our store a...

JRPG Club continues as the HPCritical JRPG crew traverse through Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. We’ve reached the fourth stopping point for Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, which was reaching the Water Steps. Check out how we feel about the game and story so far. So the JRPG Club has made it to the Water Steps in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, and so much has happened. Political intrigue...

We’ve been off for two weeks, but we’re finally back. The HPCritical podcast crew of Kellie, Brandon, and Jerel once again talk about the week’s gaming news. With a lot to cover after a week of gaming together, we discuss the latest in gaming news and some personal updates, come have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch , check out our store and order your favorite items! If you’d li...

The last week in gaming was full of Microsoft attempting to prove that Activision Blizzard isn’t as unique as they seem to ensure their attempted purchase of the company goes through. Sony has added its own take on the situation, which has been wild. On top of the back and forth, there’s also quite a bit of gaming and media news, including cancellations from PlayStation and HBO with its movies and...

We have a lot to talk about regarding Marvel this week. The HPCritical Podcast crew discusses NFTs, Grand Theft Auto 6, and a lot of conversations regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was a light week for news, allowing us to play a session of video game 20 questions. Come have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch , check out our store and order your favorite items! If you’d l...

It’s been far too long since the HPCritical Podcast Crew was joined by the incomparable Wesley LeBlanc. We’re back to talking the latest gaming news as usual, From the billboards that went up for Final Fantasy XIV to the reveal of the release date for Bayonetta 3, EA upsetting players, and Diablo Immortal making a million dollars a day, there’s some interesting conversation to be had.  Have a...

Chris Pratt, Kyle Rittenhouse, and Ted Cruz are all featured in this week’s episode all involving video games surprisingly. Rittenhouse has a video game, Ted Cruz is on Twitch, Chris Pratt says he’s not religious, and the gaming industry reacts to the historic Roe V. Wade decision made by the SCOTUS. We’ve got you covered with quite the interesting podcast this week. It’s another packed week with...

To round out our final podcast episode for the month of June, the HPCritical podcasts joined this week by recurring guest Sterling, discussing gaming news and culminating in an LGBTQIA+ version of video game 20 questions. Come have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch , check out our store and order your favorite items! If you’d like to write in with questions, comments, or speak to...

After a big week of gaming announcements, the HPCritical podcast crew comes together to discuss the latest news. From our impressions of the Xbox/Bethesda showcase, to the addition of a video game category in the Grammy awards, a protest and Gamestop, and everything in between, here’s the latest look at the last week in gaming. Have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch , check out ou...