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HPCriticalApr 22, 2024
Podcast Episode 150: DLC Transaction Scams, Tipping Developers & More
This week, the HPCritical podcast crew discusses the weekly news, specifying time for some of the biggest stories. This time, we discuss tipping developers more money after buying them, more games restricting content behind paywalls, and more news including Nintendo not showing up at Gamescom this year. Have a listen.
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Episode 149: Baldur's Gate 3 and Dragon's Dogma 2 Are Making Headlines
This week, the HPCritical podcast crew discusses the weekly news, specifying time for some of the biggest stries, including Larian Studios stepping away from Baldur's Gate 3 and the controversy about DLC in regards to Dragon's Dogma 2. What are your thoughts on the DLC situation? 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 at hpcriticalgaming@gmail.com or our official Twitter account. REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST YOU CAN FIND US ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST HOSTING SITES ANCHOR ITUNES SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS BREAKER RADIO PUBLIC OVERCAST Twitch
Episode 148: PS5 Pro Rumors And Has Gamergate Returned?
This week, the HPCritical podcast catches up with what they've been doing and playing. After that, they discuss the rumor of the PS5 Pro and whether it's necessary, as well as the possible return of Gamergate, with a breakdown of what's been happening regarding Sweet Baby Inc. Come have a listen.
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Episode 147: Dragon Ball, Mario Day & Persona 3 Reload Scamming People?
This week, we discuss the unfortunate passing of Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball fame among other works, the announcements from Mario Day, the price you'll have to pay for the Persona 3 Reload DLC and much more, come have a listen.
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Episode 146: Streaming Spoilers, Foamstars And Helldivers 2
Gabe has returned as this week the HPCritical podcasts discusses some major gaming news stories. From their experience with Foamstars, requests for streamers not to spoil big story points in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and the massive success of Helldivers 2, Come have a listen.
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Episode 145: Palworld Is Taking Over
This week, we talk about the latest in gaming news, but spend a good amount of time on Palworld and Nintendo noticing it. We also discuss more unfortunate layoffs in the industry and what we've been up to as Brandon hosts this week. Have a listen.
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Podcast Episode 144: The First Podcast Of 2024
Start the year with a bang as the HPCritical Podcast gears up for 2024. We once again bring you the latest in gaming news. With an unfortunate amount of layoffs at the start of the year, and what we've been up to since then, check out our first podcast of 2024. 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 at hpcriticalgaming@gmail.com or our official Twitter account.REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTYOU CAN FIND US ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST HOSTING SITESANCHORITUNESSPOTIFYGOOGLE PODCASTSBREAKERRADIO PUBLICOVERCASTTwitch
Podcast Episode 143: The Last Podcast Of 2023
This is it. With a whirlwind of gaming behind us in a great year for releases and a devastating year for news, it's been a back-and-forth of ups and downs, and we're here to talk about a year in review and wrap up with the latest in gaming news. Come have a listen.
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Podcast Episode 142: Should You Play Old Games
The HPCritical crew discusses old games, whether they're worth playing or you should just skip them, along with the latest information on gaming news for that week. Come have a listen.
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The Lost Files – JRPG Club Plays: Final Fantasy X-2
FFX-2. The first official Final Fantasy sequel, and once the chosen game for JRPG Club. The now-defunct HPCritical JRPG club decided to take a look at Final Fantasy X-2 after completing FFX. While they never got far enough to continue the series for this title, we're releasing the lost files of that first recorded session of their initial reactions to X-2. Join the hose Jerel as he discusses with HPCritical members Brandon and Dylan and Patreon members Job and Stephanie as we hear their initial impressions on what Final Fantasy X-2 is all about.
Podcast Episode 141: The Dynamic Duo Discusses Gaming News
Brandon and Jerel held the podcast down during this week. From what they were playing to acquisition conversations and much more. 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 at hpcriticalgaming@gmail.com or our official Twitter account. REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST YOU CAN FIND US ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST HOSTING SITES ANCHOR ITUNES SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS BREAKER RADIO PUBLIC OVERCAST
Episode 140: The Boys Are Back In Town & Video Game Prices Are Too Dang Low
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan steps down, video game prices are too low, more Last of Us 2 multiplayer delays, and everything else in gaming for the week for your listening and viewing pleasure, 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 at hpcriticalgaming@gmail.com or our official Twitter account. REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST YOU CAN FIND US ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST HOSTING SITES ANCHOR ITUNES SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS BREAKER RADIO PUBLIC OVERCAST Broadcasted live on Twitch
Episode 139: Platinum Games, Modern Warfare, And Studio Layoffs
This week on the podcast, we discuss Modern Warfare being removed, Tekken getting a replay function, more unfortunate studio layoffs, this time from Embracer Group, an unfortunate departure at Platinum Games, and more of the latest gaming news. 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 at hpcriticalgaming@gmail.com or our official Twitter account. REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST YOU CAN FIND US ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST HOSTING SITES ANCHOR ITUNES SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS BREAKER RADIO PUBLIC OVERCAST Twitch
Episode 138: Microsoft Email Leaks Galore
This week on the podcast, we talk about one of the biggest leaks in the industry, the Microsoft emails that exposed a ton of information about their goals and ideas from a few years ago. 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 at hpcriticalgaming@gmail.com or our official Twitter account. REMEMBER TO LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST YOU CAN FIND US ON ALL YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST HOSTING SITES ANCHOR ITUNES SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS BREAKER RADIO PUBLIC OVERCAST Twitch
A Direct Reaction To The State Of Play
The September Nintendo Direct and State of Play have come and gone. We take a look at everything announced, recapping the events and reacting to the best and worst moments each show had to offer so close to the end of the year. Have a listen.
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Podcast Episode 137: Xbox, PlayStation & Nintendo News And Upcoming Games
The HPCritical podcasts once again discuss the latest in gaming news, but this time, they culminate the conversation in a discussion of how games have been so far in 2023 and what we can look forward to for the rest of the year with some big named games still on the horizon.
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Podcast Episode 136: Gamescom Begins
The HPCritical Podcast crew discusses the latest in gaming for the week. This time joined by Gabe, Jerel, Brandon and Kristie. The Xbox 360 store is closing, Rovio and Angry Birds has been purchased by Sega, and Charles Martinet is no longer voicing Mario. The Playstation Portal has been revealed during Gamescom, Bioware laid off 50 employees, and Ubisoft+ may end up with Activision/Blizzard games as a part of their rotation. Come hear about that and more on this week’s episode.
If you’d like to check out Gabe’s playthrough of Dead Space, you can check it out on his YouTube here.
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Episode 135: Summer Game Fest Impressions
As pride month comes to a close, we have a quick podcast discussing the highlights of Summer Game Fest, the latest info from the Microsoft attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and what's happening over at Nintendo. Come have a listen.
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Podcast 134: How Well Do You Know The Switch
This week the HPCritical podcast crew talks the usual gaming news. From the sales numbers of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Overwatch dropping its promised PvE mode after three years of teasing, and so much more. However this week we get our brains going with a game of 20 questions to begin. Come have a listen.
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Podcast Episode 133: Zelda Trivia & The Return Of Kellie
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.
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Podcast Episode 132: Redfall, A Wish & Gran Turismo
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.
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Episode 131: A New Look For Gaming News
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 period, we are doing our best to make the podcast the best quality it can be. In the interim, please bear with us as we work on the back end to get everything together. We apologize for any quality and audio issued encountered during this episode.
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Episode 130: Another Week Of Gaming News
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 of the Kingdom, and that’s only scratching the surface.
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Fire Emblem: Engage (Review) Vs. Three Houses
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 suitable game for you.
Episode 128: February 2023 Nintendo Direct Evaluation
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.
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Podcast Episode 127: The Big 3 In 2023: Nintendo V Sony V Microsoft
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!
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Episode 126: 2023 The Year Of Gaming Begins
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.
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Episode 125: The Last News Of 2022
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.
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Episode 124: The Game Awards Nominees Are Here
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.
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Episode 123: Yoshi-P Says No POC In FF16
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 we also prepare for the launch of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
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Podcast Episode 122: Farewell To Pokemon Sword & Shield
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, Sword & Shield set expectations high for later games, and with Scarlet & Violet on the horizon, we reminisce on shared moments and memories while preparing ourselves for the future of Pokémon. We, of course, still take some time for the latest in gaming news in the meantime. Come have a listen.
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Episode 121: The Bayonetta Debacle
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.
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Episode 120: What’s Up With The Mario Movie?
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.
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Episode 119: The Big Return
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 items!
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Episode 118: That Nintendo Direct Was AMAZING (& Gaming News)
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.
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Episode 117: Two Bros Talk About Games
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.
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JRPG Club: Final Fantasy XII Pt.4
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, warfare, an illusionary puzzle, Knights, Magicite, and more, check out the latest episode of the JRPG Club, as we get further along, slowly closing in on the finale.
If you’re a fan of Final Fantasy XII or JRPG’s in general, make sure you check out this upcoming series every month as we explore the story, characters, gameplay, and more on Final Fantasy XII with JRPG veterans and newcomers alike.
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Episode 116: We’re Finally Back
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.
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Episode 115: Gaming News & Microsoft Monopolization
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 shows. There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s listen.
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Episode 114: Is Marvel Too White?
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.
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Episode 112: So About That FFXIV Billboard?
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 listen.
Don’t forget to check out his show Dragonball Speak for an awesome runback of the entire series as Wesley watches for the first time.
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Podcast Episode 111: Klonoa, Chris Pratt & Roe V Wade Vs The Gaming Industry
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 the HPCritical crew, come have a listen.
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Episode 110: 20 Questions LGBTQIA+ Edition
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.
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Episode 109: Xbox Presentation & Weekly Gaming News
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.
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Episode 108: Happy Pride Month
Happy Pride Month. The HPCritical podcast has lots of news to get through this week, and to do so they’re joined by Chris Penwell to get through it all. This week the podcast definitely has a focus on LGBTQIA+ issues within the industry, and what better time to discuss what the industry standards in diversity are today. From how Twitch is celebrating Pride, to the EA walkouts, and of course a look at gaming with half the year over, everything you need to know for the week is right here. Have a listen.
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Discussion - Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Final Fantasy XVI, & Sony’s State of Play
Jerel is joined by HPCritical’s own Kristie for this special episode of the HPCritical Podcast. This bonus episode has two of the biggest Pokémon and Final Fantasy fans coming to give their reactions on everything shown in this week of gaming. If Summer Game Fest is anything like what we’ve begun to see, gamers are in for a serious treat for the near future of gaming. Here’s everything that happened and our reactions to the new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trailer, the PlayStation State of Play, a look at Resident Evil 4 Remake, and a deep dive into Final Fantasy XVI.
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Episode 107: Advice For Dating A Gamer
Jerel, Gabe, and Kellie come together again this week to talk the latest in gaming news. This week though, the podcast crew does a bit of a derail with Jerel changing the conversation from gaming news into asking his cohosts to give advice on dating a gamer. From Summer Game Fest to the most helpful things to know when dating a gamer. Come have a listen.
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Episode 106: The U.S. Video Game Industry’s First Major Union
Joined this week by special guest Spencer Pennington, the HPCritical crew discusses the U.S. video game industry’s first major union. On top of that huge news, we also discuss The Sims 4 pronouns update, new info on Hogwarts Legacy, Apple, Amazon, and Disney supposedly in talks to purchase EA, and so much more. Have a listen.
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Episode 105: Is This The Worst News Week For PlayStation?
This week's podcast seemed to inadvertently focus quite a lot on PlayStation. There’s also enough news in the gaming sphere to fill an entire episode on diversity issues within the industry, and with episode 105 we try to capture both within our podcast timeframe. From the weird character diversity tool from Activision Blizzard, Fifa making their own games, computer viruses on Roblox and the PlayStation lineup reveal for their premium service, it’s a packed week. We talk all that and more on this week’s episode, come have a listen.
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Episode 104: Streamers, Sonic, & Summer Games Fest
Police interrupt the stream of a Trans gamer, Gotham Knights ditches last-gen, Summer Games Fest has a date, Square Enix sells off their western studios, Sonic has some new information and there’s so much more to discuss. Check out this week's episode of the HPCritical Podcast, where Brandon, Jerel, and Kellie dive into all of that and more. Come have a listen.
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