New #Hypocritical! #Bubsy4D is out now, and its reviews are a fair bit lower than Demon Tides, despite them being very similar (and very good) games. Is the bobcat's brand still hurting things? This episode is all about how the perception of an IP impacts reviewers and players; give it a listen!

Cozy games? Management sims? So hot right now. Thrifty Business from @spellgardengames.com focuses on creating a laid-back, no-stress experience out of running a thrift store with a thriving community - how does it do? Check out our review! #hypocriticgg #review #indie youtu.be/ni6BNg85gJE

Would you believe that one of Sonic's very first games ever was a barely-branded puzzle game for a Japan-only Mega Drive download service? Believe it, baby, because that's exactly what Sonic Eraser is - check out our review! #retroreview #sonic #obscure youtu.be/0PnMce97tI4

Wait, didn't we say we hated Marathon? (We can explain ourselves, we promise...) LIVE now with more Marathon gameplay and discussion! #marathon #extractionshooter #livestream youtube.com/live/mAW6Ptz...

#RBUnleashed is happening! Join us LIVE now as we stream a booster box sealed deck livestream and chat about the new set! #Riftbound #unleashed #livestream youtube.com/live/g961ej5...

Unleashed is here! Join us on Saturday, May 9th (probably late morning ET) for a launch weekend livestream - the whole Hypo crew will crack a fresh booster box for a sealed draft, and we'll talk all about the new set! www.youtube.com/@hypocriticgg #Riftbound #RBUnleashed

#Unleashed is here! Check out our comprehensive product overview, set review, and State of the Game update for the third set of Riftbound. #Riftbound #RBUnleashed youtu.be/yK7Y7utvl9w

Ranked TFT, it happens. Livestreams, they happen. What if... LIVE now with ranked #TFT play! youtube.com/live/HclSPQA...

Riftbound's third set is nearly here, and we've got everything you need to know! Our Unleashed product overview, set review, and State of the Game discussion drops just before the set does - we really cranked up the production value for this one, so don't miss it 👀 #Riftbound #RBUnleashed

Well y'all wanted more Mario Kart World, so @cheetspeek.bsky.social's got more Mario Kart World for you...thanks in advance for the blood pressure spikes! LIVE now: youtube.com/live/USJdDw2... #hypocriticgg #livestream #mariokart

There's so much effort that goes into commentating a TCG tournament over multiple days of play! In this video, we talk to two of #Riftbound Atlanta's casters - @pastrytime.bsky.social and MrsChimChim - about their prep process, their behind-the-scenes insights, and more! youtu.be/G_AyZDOfQ_U

We're back with another one of our patent-pending #Riftbound regional qualifier walkthroughs - check out everything that's on offer this time around, and see if you catch any familiar faces along the way! #RiftboundOP www.youtube.com/watch?v=m31h...

Back at it! We're bringing you coverage of this weekend's #Riftbound Regional Qualifier in Atlanta, with all the content and informative goodies you've come to expect. Stay tuned for more details, and keep an eye on our YouTube channel throughout the weekend so you don't miss a minute!

More goodies this week - a livestream and (in a way) our long-promised review of GRIDbeat! on Tuesday, plus a brand-new video review on Wednesday! Also, keep an eye out for more details on upcoming Riftbound coverage soon 👀

If you remember @cheetspeek.bsky.social's Sonic era, tonight's stream will be a treat: we're not just playing Blue Sphere, we're playing Blue Sphere stages you make! Head to bit.ly/bluesphere and use the generator to make codes for levels that we'll play LIVE tonight! #sonic #bluesphere #livestream

We've got real, actual #RBUnleashed cards - time to mix and match them with the previous sets and get to playing! Join our #Riftbound: Unleashed preview stream LIVE now! #hypocriticgg #livestream #tcg

#Fishbowl tackles some pretty heavy themes with its slice-of-life gameplay, and that's a good thing! To celebrate its launch today, we interviewed publisher @wholesomegames.com about the value of a deep but heartfelt project like this - enjoy! #hypocriticgg #interview #paxeast #indie

Not one, but TWO #TFT videos for you today! First up is a deep-dive into the brand-new set #SpaceGods with set design lead Noëmi Couté - she really digs into her design and leadership process here, so this is a great watch. #hypocriticgg #teamfighttactics #interview

"If you break enough bones, you're beautiful? So I'll be a cat or something??" Development on #CatSecretary has...pivoted, let's say, and @goodstoryguild.co catches us up on how this could have possibly happened... #hypocriticgg #interview #PAXEast www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWv-...

#PAXEast may be over, but it's keeping us busy well into April! Look at all this fine, fine content we'll be rolling out in the next few days:

What if dinosaurs never went extinct and went on to star in their very own Metroidvania? GNAW is here to address that very specific scenario, and we caught up with developer Redstart Interactive to learn more about the project - check it out! youtu.be/tdt7zkqllR0

OVERNUMBERED GANG at the #PAXEast #RBUnleashed Pre-Rift! #Riftbound

Riftbound: Unleashed is right around the corner - time to start talking about it! We caught up with #Riftbound Set Design Lead Jon Moormann to talk the new set, the design process in general, and more! You may see some champion deck contents, too… #Unleashed #gamedev youtu.be/xdw-1J0dmnI?...

#Bubsy4D is just weeks away from release! We caught up with @atari.com at PAX East to talk about the origins of the game, their relationship with developer @fabraz.bsky.social, what it takes to finally get the game out the door, and more! #hypocriticgg #PAXEast #interview youtu.be/CiF0qh53eLU

Couldn't make it to #PAXEast this year? Already here and curious to see more of what it has to offer? Check out our in-depth walkthrough of the show floor - if you were there on Thursday, you may even be able to spot yourself! #PAX #hypocriticgg #PoV youtu.be/0pWvPo8nD3Y

It's that time of year again! Keep an eye on our YouTube channel all weekend long for nonstop coverage of #PAXEast2026, including developer interview and game previews, show floor walkthroughs, #Riftbound content, and more!

We don't Marathon very fun (at all, really), so what keeps us coming back for more? Let's talk about that and preview our #PAXEast coverage LIVE on stream now! #hypocriticgg #livestream #marathon youtube.com/live/s88x3WB...

Our turn! Check out this exclusive Riftbound: Unleashed card reveal on our YouTube channel! #Riftbound #RBUnleashed youtube.com/shorts/fcfQW...

We’ve been out scouring the jungle, and we came back with an exclusive Unleashed card reveal for you! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and keep an eye out this coming Wednesday to be one of the first to see it! #RBUnleashed youtube.com/@hypocriticgg

Wondering if the premium badge experience at a Riftbound Regionals event is worth it? We reviewed our time at Las Vegas with our premium admission badge; give the video a watch and see if it's something that should be on your radar! youtu.be/2uUtJXoul08 #Riftbound #review #hypocriticgg

More #Riftbound goodies from Las Vegas! We caught up with Michael Sherman, head of Esports for the game, to talk everything from the process of making event improvements to Riot's philosophy on growing event capacity. Check it out! youtu.be/_-MwU4RsPAo #hypocriticgg #interview #riotgames

More goodies from Vegas! We caught up with #Riftbound executive producer Chengran Chai to talk Spiritforged, improving competitive play, and more - check it out! youtu.be/8722pXWJcyY

Couldn't make it to the #Riftbound regional qualifier in Las Vegas? Want to experience the expo hall and show floor anyway? Check out our comprehensive walkthrough and see everything there is to see! #regionals #lasvegas #walkthrough youtu.be/u45Fx5AnNeg

Time to turn back into a @riftbound.riotgames.com channel for the weekend 😅 Join us from the Las Vegas Regional Qualifier as we crank out show floor walkthroughs, reviews of the premium badge experience, and more - lots of goodies ahead! #hypocriticgg #tcg #riftbound www.youtube.com/@hypocriticgg

More #SteamNextFest action tonight! Join us for @join-indie-io.bsky.social's #NextFestParty as we explore some of the games and demos they have on offer this time around, including Mini Worlds Dioramas, Once Upon A Kingdom, Subway Invasion, and SoulQuest! youtube.com/live/woJ59nz...

#SteamNextFest is here! Join us LIVE as we check out some of the games and demos features at @themix.bsky.social's Indie Fan Fest showcase, including GRIDBeat!, inKONBINI, Box Knight, and Denshattack! youtube.com/live/jr_c__g... #hypocriticgg #livestream #indie

Quite the week coming up! Join us tomorrow for a podcast-exclusive review of Demon Tides, livestreams tomorrow and Tuesday for #SteamNextFest #indie demos from @themix.bsky.social and @join-indie-io.bsky.social, and coverage of the Riftbound regionals in Vegas all weekend long! Wowza!!

Happy weekend! Not all puzzle games are as they seem - while Hamstermind looks cute and casual, it's a real-deal head-scratcher that will genuinely test your mettle. Is this indie puzzler too puzzling for its own good? Let's find out! youtu.be/wzqp_7SgKwU #hypocriticgg #review #indie #hamstermind

We're co-streaming this LIVE today, also at 10AM PT/1PM ET! Join us then for thoughts and reactions on everything as it happens, and later in the weekend for demo gameplay from titles at the event! Twitch: twitch.tv/hypocriticgg YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hypocriticgg @indiefanfest.bsky.social

LIVE now with new indie puzzler #Hamstermind! Tune in: Twitch: twitch.tv/hypocriticgg YouTube: youtube.com/live/oFX-zn4... #hypocriticgg #indie #livestream #puzzlegame

We've got a busy rest of the month! Follow along for a look at tile puzzler Hamstermind, more thoughts on Demon Tides, Steam Next Fest coverage in partnership with both The MIX and indie.io, and a full suite of content from the Riftbound regionals in Vegas! www.youtube.com/@hypocriticgg

SURPRISE! More launch weekend sealed #Spiritforged gameplay live now! #hypocriticgg #riftbound #riotgames Twitch: twitch.tv/hypocriticgg YouTube: youtube.com/live/6Hye6by...

#Spiritforged launches today, and we're celebrating by playing sealed and giving away lots of packs! Join us tonight, brag about your pulls, and maybe win some more product of your own! #hypocriticgg #riftbound Twitch: twitch.tv/hypocriticgg YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hypocriticgg

#Spiritforged has arrived - and we've got everything you need to know! Check out our review of the end-to-end experience of buying, collecting, and playing with the second set of the #Riftbound trading card game, plus an overview of the new products on offer! #hypocriticgg #riotgames #review

#Spiritforged launches this weekend, and we've got you covered with lots of #Riftbound! Join us on YouTube tomorrow for a comprehensive review of the Spiritforged experience, plus a sealed draft livestream on Friday night where we'll be giving away lots of packs! www.youtube.com/@hypocriticgg

#2XKO is Riot's latest way to bring the League of Legends IP to new audiences - this time, as a fighting game. Can it go toe-to-toe with the giants of the genre, or does the weight of its free-to-play economics knock it out? Watch and find out! #hypocriticgg #review #riotgames

@cheetspeek.bsky.social is terrible at fighting games, 2XKO is a brand-new fighting game...what could possibly go wrong? Tune in LIVE now as we explore #2XKO for the first time! #hypocriticgg #riotgames #livestream Twitch: twitch.tv/hypocriticgg YouTube: youtube.com/live/Aa6VgRB...

It's always disappointing when a project looks interesting but actually isn't, and that's unfortunately what we have here with Horizon Journey, a space survival game that's not just underwhelming - it's essentially unplayable. Find out why: youtu.be/teQJDkOIjyU #earlyaccess #indie #hypocriticgg

Indie studio @fabraz.bsky.social is set to have one hell of a 2026 with Demon Tides leading the way - check out our early impressions of this expressive platformer! youtu.be/ITBICw6eMLE #demontides #indie #platformer #hypocriticgg

Tonight, we wrap up #DiscoveryMonth with 2017's survival platformer Rain World! Tune in around 9:30PM ET and let's explore it together! Twitch: twitch.tv/hypocriticgg YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hypocriticgg #indie #spotlight #blindplaythrough