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I teach and play video games. I do both at the University of Alabama. | YOUTUBE | TWITCH | PROFESSOR

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I never cover news... but this is some crazy confirmation and it's the holidays and I need people to talk to about it! Final Fantasy IX tv show is BACK? youtu.be/Q7foYddbYMg
I Might’ve Been Wrong About Final Fantasy IX… This Changes Things!
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
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December 24, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Just posted the holiday VOD!🎄

ICYMI— enjoy a cozy Final Fantasy celebration revisiting iconic scenes of hope, joy, peace, love and light across FF I, IV, VI, VII, X, XIV, and XV.

If you want to make FF part of your holiday tradition, this one’s for you! www.youtube.com/live/k983h5X...
Finding Light in the Longest Night | Final Fantasy, Faith, and the Meaning of Hope
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
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December 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What a meaningful night. Somehow, we turned FF1, 4, 6, 7, 10, 14, and 15 into a Christmas story!

I can’t thank you all enough. I’ll see you with all new content in 2026. Be sure to watch the VOD if you want to get into the holiday spirit Final Fantasy style.

www.youtube.com/live/k983h5X...
December 22, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Grab some hot chocolate bc WE ARE LIVE! HAPPY ADVENT!

Twitch: Twitch.tv/profnoctis
YouTube: YouTube.com/@profnoctis
December 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
One hour left! If you have your own tale of loss and fire and faith, feel free to DM me and I’ll share it on stream. (Or you can type it in chat when I’m live)

See you in an hour!
December 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
YOU’RE INVITED. Here’s what you can expect :)
December 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
REALLY special stream tonight!

Today’s the longest night of the year. For some, that’s just a date on the calendar. For others, it’s a feeling they’ve been carrying for a while.

So tonight, we’ll look for light together— using my favorite series of all time. Hope to see you!
December 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Tonight is the longest night of the year.

We’re finding light together—through Final Fantasy, Advent, and community stories.

⏰ 8PM Central | Live on Twitch & YouTube

If this year felt heavy, you’re welcome here.
December 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Very impressed by how FF7 Remake looks and plays on the Switch 2 handheld. Quite possibly the best looking game on the system.
December 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If I had a sign tonight, it’d say,

“There’s been plenty of RPGs between FF7 and E33– u just can’t c them”

#ThankYouCena
December 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Watching #TheGameAwards is way more fun when you’re a fan of video games rather than just a fan of A video game.
December 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I post this as I work out to Airbuster for the millionth time
December 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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If anyone is curious about Octopath Traveler 0, watch this! It’s a great review!
I can finally talk about how much I enjoyed Octopath Traveler 0! I was drawn to this series by the cool art style, got hooked by the banger soundtrack, and stayed for the literary parallels to one of my favorite works of all time: The Canterbury Tales. youtu.be/5RaD4i5A_hk?...
Octopath Traveler 0 Review (No Spoilers)
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
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December 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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If you are curious about Octopath Traveler 0, please watch this. It’s a fantastic review to help you decide if you want to buy this or even try the demo.
I can finally talk about how much I enjoyed Octopath Traveler 0! I was drawn to this series by the cool art style, got hooked by the banger soundtrack, and stayed for the literary parallels to one of my favorite works of all time: The Canterbury Tales. youtu.be/5RaD4i5A_hk?...
Octopath Traveler 0 Review (No Spoilers)
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Okay Octopath Traveler 0 reviews are out, and if you watched mine, you know I’m a fan of it. If you’re on the fence about picking it up, AMA and I’ll shoot you straight.

(and if you haven’t seen my review, check it out here! Lmk your thoughts) youtu.be/5RaD4i5A_hk?...
Octopath Traveler 0 Review (No Spoilers)
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I can finally talk about how much I enjoyed Octopath Traveler 0! I was drawn to this series by the cool art style, got hooked by the banger soundtrack, and stayed for the literary parallels to one of my favorite works of all time: The Canterbury Tales. youtu.be/5RaD4i5A_hk?...
Octopath Traveler 0 Review (No Spoilers)
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Ya know, between the “villains” of the institution and the endings, Wicked: For Good is kind of just like Final Fantasy Tactics.
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Attack while its tail is up! It’s gonna counter attack with its laser!
November 22, 2025 at 3:58 AM
THIS GOLDEN JOYSTICK AWARD IS INCREDIBLY DESERVED AND I’LL TELL YOU WHY :
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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I like to imagine that out there, somewhere, a kid who in his short life had only been exposed to Fortnite / Roblox / Minecraft / COD (you know it happens) maybe saw the hype online and decided to try out E33.

I hope that kid got his mind blown, opening the doors for other gaming masterpieces.
Recency bias has passed. I said it in April, and I’ll say it again today, just as nominations are announced.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is going to be some 13 year old kid’s Final Fantasy VII. And in 20 years, I look forward to meeting a ProfGustave. #thegameawards
November 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Recency bias has passed. I said it in April, and I’ll say it again today, just as nominations are announced.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is going to be some 13 year old kid’s Final Fantasy VII. And in 20 years, I look forward to meeting a ProfGustave. #thegameawards
November 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I posed this question to my class today, but what do you think:

What responsibility does a “public intellectual” have?

(PI is defined as one who has degree of social capital that gives influence, and an economic capital/cultural contribution that indicates an area of expertise)
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November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A student in my Final Fantasy XVI class left this note for me. 😊 I love teaching, but I really love helping non-gamers find value in this medium.

I have so many little notes just like this. Class by class, I’m creating a generation of FF fans lol.
November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The LAST Final Fantasy Tactics lecture is up! This has been a fun series. Thanks everyone for being a part. Enjoy! youtu.be/1bxcbVWZBus?...
Final Fantasy Tactics: Ending, Lore & Faith After Deconstruction (Ramza vs Delita)
YouTube video by ProfNoctis
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November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This is SUCH a fun album. 119 tracks of incredibly creative Square Enix remixes, from the Final Fantasy series to Chrono Trigger and Xenogears.

Possibly my new favorite collection. Check it out (Apple Music and Spotify)
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM