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 👀
Tune in at 9PM ET (or thereabouts):
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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
Also! We've got an interview with Alex Cole, head of gameplay for #TFT, where we get into the nuts and bolts of his specific role and well as how you can get started as a new or returning player!
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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
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We've got:
-Interviews with Teamfight Tactics leads and a primer on how to play, perfectly timed with the Space Gods public beta launch
-An interview with the Fishbowl team to celebrate its launch day
-A #Riftbound livestream with real, actual Unleashed cards
-Multiple indie game reviews!
#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!
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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
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Very kind words! Thanks for the mention 🙂
#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
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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
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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
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Our turn! Check out this exclusive Riftbound: Unleashed card reveal on our YouTube channel!
#Riftbound #RBUnleashed
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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
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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!
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#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!
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#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!
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Got questions for us? Want to know more about something Regionals-related? Drop a comment here or on the YouTube video and we’ll happily dig in!
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
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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
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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!
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#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!
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#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!!
DISCLAIMER: This review was conducted on SteamOS via a Steam key provided by PR firm TILT Games. The thoughts and opinions contained in this video are entirely our own; we received neither editorial guidance nor compensation from anyone associated with Hamstermind.
