Apr 27, 202550 minS0
<p>From pre-orders to video games, the HPCritical crew gathers once more to discuss the Switch 2 Direct. Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Legend of Zelda Switch 2 editions, and more await you in this exciting...
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The gaming council, friends and authors from the HPCritical podcast have come together to create HPCritical, bringing you the latest and greatest gaming news and opinion.
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What is HPCritical about?
The gaming council, friends and authors from the HPCritical podcast have come together to create HPCritical, bringing you the latest and greatest gaming news and opinion.
What has HPCritical covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 156: Nintendo Switch 2 Impressions, Scoop Or Skip?" (27 April 2025, 50 minutes), "Podcast Episode 155: Hello 2025 At Last!" (30 March 2025, 39 minutes), and "Episode 154: Nintendo Lifestyle Peripherals Worth It?" (12 November 2024, 44 minutes).
How often does HPCritical publish?
HPCritical publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 170 episodes.
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Booking probability for HPCritical is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. HPCritical requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. HPCritical's contact route on record: verified email.
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HPCritical
Podcast Episode 155: Hello 2025 At Last!
Mar 30, 202539 minS0<p>It's been a while! Jerel and Brandon are here to catch up on some stuff we've missed and maybe hint at the podcast's future!If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite items...
- Nov 12, 202444 minS0
<p>With Nintendo having so many lifestyle and quality-of-life peripherals, we discuss the company's focus on these products, their cost, and where Nintendo goes next. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out...
- Nov 11, 20241h 5mS0
<p>We discuss the astronomical price of the PS5 Pro and the announcement that The Sims 5 may never be a thing. Come have a listen. If you’d like to grab some podcast merch, check out our store and order your favorite...
- Sep 2, 20241 hourS0
<p>We know it's been a long time. But hey, we're back and ready to talk video games. This time the whole crew is here, albeit briefly, to discuss the latest in gaming news and what we've been playing. Come have a...
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- May 22, 20241h 33mS0
<p>This week, the HPCritical podcast crew took a week to look back on 2023 and finally decided on a definitive game-of-the-year list for the group. From Final Fantasy 16 to Spider Man 2, Octopath Traveler 2 and more...
- Apr 22, 202440 minS0
<p>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...
- Mar 27, 202454 minS0
<p>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...
- Mar 20, 20241h 2mS0
<p>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...
- Mar 13, 202438 minS0
<p>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...
- Mar 5, 20241h 39mS0
<p>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...
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Episode 145: Palworld Is Taking Over
Feb 13, 20241h 8mS0<p>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...
- Jan 27, 20241h 6mS0
<p>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...
- Jan 3, 20241h 39mS0
<p>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...
- Jan 3, 20241h 21mS0
<p>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. </p> <p><br></p> <p>If you’d...
- Jan 2, 20241h 12mS0
<p>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...
- Jan 2, 202455 minS0
<p>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...
- Oct 31, 202358 minS0
<p>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...
- Oct 31, 202350 minS0
<p>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...
- Oct 31, 20231h 21mS0
<p>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...
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