The inimitable Catherine O'Hara has died at age 71. From the archives, we revisit her reflections on her early days performing at Second City and on SCTV—and how her work helped shape a fresh, silly and distinctly Torontonian comic sensibility

Sad day.

TODAY, yes, TODAY at 5PM Central: Join us as we team up with the crew at @minnmax.com for a charity stream raising money for the families affected by ICE in Minneapolis. Watch here ➡️ www.twitch.tv/giantbomb and donate here ➡️ www.givemn.org/story/qexfdf

Join my Mario Kart World lobby: K42 4RB

Third episode of the Brothers From Another Mothership podcast is out! We talk about our Game of the Year picks for 2025 with special guests joining us! Hope y’all enjoy! 🛸 #podcast #gaming #gamingsky podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... open.spotify.com/show/40nNZaS... youtube.com/@mothershipb...

Because video game music is incredible yet often overlooked, I wrote about the gaming concerts coming to Canada this year, starting with the wonderful Nier: Piano Concert. Shows for the likes of Final Fantasy, Death Stranding and Elden Ring are also on the way. Lots to look forward to!

NieR piano concert was beyond incredible. Great night with @jon32.bsky.social ! Can you guess how many songs made me cry? Bonus points if you can guess which ones they were. #NieR #NieRPianoJourneys #NieRAutomata #NieRReplicant

Some great Fantasy Critic options here if you’re in deeper/more competitive leagues!

Loads of great tips by @jon32.bsky.social & @marcusoneill79.bsky.social Check out this episode #FantasyCritic #VideoGames

Details on the 2026 CPG Fantasy Critic Draft coming to the Discord SOON! In the meantime, PLEASE check out our friends at @hypefactor.bsky.social - the best Fantasy Critic Podcast on the Internet! Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1hMMij3... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h...

Shout out to all the olds out there killing 6,7 by realizing kids stop doing things when their parents start. Your service is appreciated.

EPISODE 16 IS LIVE! Jon and Marcus provide their 2026 Fantasy Critic Draft Preview. #GetHyped #FantasyCritic Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/h... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4NAP...

Personal end of year gaming wrap up. Rolled credits on 40 games this year. Feels like a lot? But ive never counted before. Special year for games & special shoutout to the backtrackers as always. List is below ⬇️

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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...)

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???

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