We’re deeply honored that HADES II is in the running for Game of the Year and more at #TheGameAwards tonight, especially since we’re in the company of such an amazing group of wildly different and beautiful games. Congratulations to all our fellow nominees — we salute you!! 🙏👏

Always a fascinating discussion on @playwatchlisten.bsky.social .. and this one super fantasy critic relevant. #fantasycritic youtube.com/shorts/z5YBG...

PER THE REQUEST OF @savoyprime.bsky.social Today is Bandcamp Friday meaning that if you purchase my music today I get 100% of the money. I don’t have much in there but I do plan on filling it with some exclusive songs soon! pmentmusic.bandcamp.com

Silksong for giving me that brief window of having a 100/100 game

Which fantasy critic gems are you thankful for in 2025?

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...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is $43.22 w/ code OMENVIP at Fanatical https://buff.ly/w47g10P #ad Deck playable $53.59 on the PSN https://buff.ly/2N54epU

$29.99 USD First Party Switch Digital Games at Target, can order in Canada for ~$44 CAD (email delivery) https://buff.ly/n2scWeh #ad - Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Super Mario Odyssey - Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom - Splatoon 3 - Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door - Princess Peach: Showtime!

You have to enter a US address to check out, but since it's email delivery it doesn't seem to matter what address you use (from what I can see)

Canadian video game industry has doubled in size in the past decade

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!

Been there. Aside from that though, what a great set of video games this year!

Remember when Brie was at the launch event for Princess Peach Showtime ! Shes a good choice for the space princess!

New CoD releases this week! What review score do YOU think it’s going to get? #FantasyCritic #CallOfDuty youtube.com/shorts/4h7D-...

Here’s my breakdown of EA’s pending sale… to Saudi Arabia… and why this is much, much bigger than video games. I’m late to this from a ‘news’ perspective obviously, but it’s because I worked on this video for about a month. youtu.be/yOzFyrRH_sw

EXTRA LIFE IS HERE WE ARE LIVE AT twitch.tv/carpoolgamin... DONATE HERE: extra-life.org/participant/...

@marcusoneill79.bsky.social, myself, @ngachacha.bsky.social, and our boi Cwag have been cooking something up! Coming soon. 👀 Shoutout to Jadus Von Metal for the art!

If you havent done so go check out @somanygames.co.uk their review list looks reflects my entire backlog. Love seeing their takes on indies!

@mitchpower1116.com is doing his Extra Life stream! Stop by for fun times and donate for the kids! www.twitch.tv/mitchpower1116

Finishing the #FantasyCritic season off strong in both @carpoolgaming.com and PSVG @blandexplosion.bsky.social Wild season, the rest is out of my hands.

Hekki Allmo, Sleeper. Two acclaimed games at 17% off! The Clones and Consciousness bundle has: Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector @jumpovertheage.com 1000xResist @sunsetvisitor.studio Cut your past down from sphere to square with two striking sci-fi tales. bit.ly/ClonesAndCon...

@marcusoneill79.bsky.social @ngachacha.bsky.social #BFAM #Soon #BeamMeUp

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

Hey did y'all know that I'm hosting a little awards show for my friends? It's true! There's dumb categories like Most Gamer or Most Likely To Talk While Muted and the winners are chosen by YOU! If you're a fan of @carpoolgaming.com, you have a few days left to vote! ▶️ forms.gle/7QD8HB6rhNBa...

I feel like this video by @charalanahzard.bsky.social comes up sooo regularly in conversation about games. So well researched and presented. Everyone needs to watch it. Or rewatch it! youtube.com/watch?v=9HM9...

Extra Life is just weeks away and @mitchpower1116.com was assigned to produce our Extra Life Prize Package Promotion Video. Enjoy this Pure Cinema. Comments, Shares, and Donations are appreciated. Donate Here: extra-life.org/participant/...

Extra Life Game Day is only a few weeks away! We already have STELLAR prizes confirmed for y'all this year including an Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller, Game Codes, and more. We would LOVE to connect with all PR friends to offer even more great prizes for Extra Life. Please connect with us!

Back in toronto, profound trip. Really grateful. Hope to be back one day.

Extra Life Game Day is November 8! Donate. Feel Great. Win Prizes. We’ll be broadcasting LIVE on Twitch for 24 hours to raise $10,000 for @stollerykids.bsky.social! You can win an Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller and MUCH more. Donate here: www.extra-life.org/participant/...

Thank you Nara for a really special day. Still trying to process this trip to Japan and the experiences we've had so far.

Playing Earthion with modern sensitivities: Easy Mode is PERFECT for newcomers. Beat the whole game & upgrade your ship, no stress! @yusokoshiro.bsky.social. Listen on: Apple: tinyurl.com/ynh56xc6 Spotify: tinyurl.com/2d22vaab #AccessibleGaming #Shmup @limitedrungames.com #indiegames #retrogames

To our dearest friends at @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social, congratulations on Ghost of Yōtei! Aloy and Atsu share the fire, and today we share in celebrating your incredible achievement 💙🙌🐺 🎨 Art by Guerrilla Lead Artist Ilya Golitsyn #GhostOfYotei

Principal and Watcher reunited at the #Vancouvergamegarden booth!

Ready!

Live Now for my birthday stream and I have an announcement! Come hang for some community games all day! 🔴 www.youtube.com/live/nAJGDBT...

We would like to offer a bid to buy EA as well with the following stipulations: - $10,000 offer in CASH - right of first refusal for jets in Battlefield - Volvv gets a 99 rating in Madden - greenlight Titanfall 3 tomorrow Final offer.

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

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!

Something REALLY sleepy happened today Thank you for the love for Mr. Sleepy Man 💤 @kindafunnyvids.bsky.social @sixoneindie.com

🎊 We’re in the Fellow Traveller Publisher Sale starting today! 🎊 If you haven’t already checked out our game, it’s 30% off! It has: ‼️ a deadly pandemic ❌ no combat, just (emotionally destructive) vibes ❤️ generational trauma that will wreck your heart Gogogo, get it while it’s cheap!

Attention fellow canadians... the Tim Horton's thanksgiving stack may be the best fast food item i have tried in a long time. If you like turkey and sage stuffing this is a must try.

Developer Spotlight night with Daemon X Machina: Titan Scion courtesy of the lovely folks at Marvelous! Twitch.tv/JoafterWork

47 indies. 72 minutes. The Six One Indie Showcase returns September 18th via IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie's channels! • World premiere from ORIGAME DIGITAL • Lil Gator Game: In the Dark gameplay • Super Rare Originals, Blumhouse Games, and so much more! Save The Date: youtu.be/QncfsZr_fxQ?...

Sweet Jesus #HollowKnightSilksong

We all need a little Doug Cockle in our lives right? You can satisfy YOUR needs by joining The Backtrackers in the @carpoolgaming.com Discord on 20 SEP when we discuss our experience with Tails of Iron II! You can dive into this ratsoulslike w/out playing the 1st. Hope to see you there! 🐭🗡️

I cannot wait to play this sequel; from a game very close to my heart. It can be punishing at times, but it has characters and an artstyle so unique you will want to see it through to the end. Im talking about Tails of Iron 2 of course.. join The Backtrackers Sept 20 @carpoolgaming.com discord.

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...