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"FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles is a very solid SRPG with quality of life and presentational improvements over the PS1 and PSP versions of the game. These changes help modernize it for new audiences, but it isn’t without its quirks."
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Hey listen! A new episode is available. This week we invite our friend (and PAX West roommate) Jacob McCourt (@jacob.bsky.social) on the show to talk about Final Fantasty Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles!
Are you playing it? Let us know your thoughts!
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Are you playing it? Let us know your thoughts!
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Impressions with Jacob McCourt | The Gamerheads Podcast
Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! This week, we welcome our friend and PAX West roommate Jacob McCourt (Crossplay Conversations, Video Game Trivia) to talk Final Fantasy Tactics:…
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September 30, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Hey listen! A new episode is available. This week we invite our friend (and PAX West roommate) Jacob McCourt (@jacob.bsky.social) on the show to talk about Final Fantasty Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles!
Are you playing it? Let us know your thoughts!
www.gamerheadspodcast.com/post/final-f...
Are you playing it? Let us know your thoughts!
www.gamerheadspodcast.com/post/final-f...
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I've played 30 hours of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles.
Despite having a couple of rough edges, I found myself enamoured with the job system and drawn in by the political intrigue of the story.
If you haven't played a game in the FF Tactics series, this is a great entry point.
Despite having a couple of rough edges, I found myself enamoured with the job system and drawn in by the political intrigue of the story.
If you haven't played a game in the FF Tactics series, this is a great entry point.
September 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I've played 30 hours of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles.
Despite having a couple of rough edges, I found myself enamoured with the job system and drawn in by the political intrigue of the story.
If you haven't played a game in the FF Tactics series, this is a great entry point.
Despite having a couple of rough edges, I found myself enamoured with the job system and drawn in by the political intrigue of the story.
If you haven't played a game in the FF Tactics series, this is a great entry point.
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We have another bonus episode out now!
@jacob.bsky.social has played 30 hours of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles and is here with @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social to go through his full thoughts!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/q-veowU4cGk?...
@jacob.bsky.social has played 30 hours of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles and is here with @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social to go through his full thoughts!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/q-veowU4cGk?...
September 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
We have another bonus episode out now!
@jacob.bsky.social has played 30 hours of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles and is here with @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social to go through his full thoughts!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/q-veowU4cGk?...
@jacob.bsky.social has played 30 hours of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles and is here with @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social to go through his full thoughts!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/q-veowU4cGk?...
"FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles is a very solid SRPG with quality of life and presentational improvements over the PS1 and PSP versions of the game. These changes help modernize it for new audiences, but it isn’t without its quirks."
Read: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/09/24/f...
Read: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/09/24/f...
September 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles is a very solid SRPG with quality of life and presentational improvements over the PS1 and PSP versions of the game. These changes help modernize it for new audiences, but it isn’t without its quirks."
Read: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/09/24/f...
Read: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/09/24/f...
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Video Game Trivia is returning to PAX West! Please come!
📆 Friday, August 29th
⏰ 8PM - 9PM
📍Firebird Theatre (Summit, Level 5)
📺 VOD Later
Teams:
@th3hoopman.bsky.social & @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social, @kimchica.bsky.social & @thejenna.bsky.social, @camfinalmix.bsky.social & @lethal1up.bsky.social
📆 Friday, August 29th
⏰ 8PM - 9PM
📍Firebird Theatre (Summit, Level 5)
📺 VOD Later
Teams:
@th3hoopman.bsky.social & @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social, @kimchica.bsky.social & @thejenna.bsky.social, @camfinalmix.bsky.social & @lethal1up.bsky.social
August 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Video Game Trivia is returning to PAX West! Please come!
📆 Friday, August 29th
⏰ 8PM - 9PM
📍Firebird Theatre (Summit, Level 5)
📺 VOD Later
Teams:
@th3hoopman.bsky.social & @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social, @kimchica.bsky.social & @thejenna.bsky.social, @camfinalmix.bsky.social & @lethal1up.bsky.social
📆 Friday, August 29th
⏰ 8PM - 9PM
📍Firebird Theatre (Summit, Level 5)
📺 VOD Later
Teams:
@th3hoopman.bsky.social & @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social, @kimchica.bsky.social & @thejenna.bsky.social, @camfinalmix.bsky.social & @lethal1up.bsky.social
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Looking for a cozy puzzle game to play? Check out our review of #WilmotWorksItOut - review written by @trinaaballerina
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It All Clicks Into Place: Wilmot Works It Out Review
Explore how 'Wilmot Works It Out' delivers puzzle-solving delight.
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August 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Looking for a cozy puzzle game to play? Check out our review of #WilmotWorksItOut - review written by @trinaaballerina
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Everdeep Aurora is a charming, 16-bit-inspired exploration-based platformer with some nagging flaws that keep it from classic status.
Read our review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/07/09/e...
Read our review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/07/09/e...
July 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Everdeep Aurora is a charming, 16-bit-inspired exploration-based platformer with some nagging flaws that keep it from classic status.
Read our review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/07/09/e...
Read our review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/07/09/e...
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Going to try to do Shorts for episodes of @crossplayconvos.bsky.social because you know…
*Algorithms*
Any love you could show this first one would be greatly appreciated!
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*Algorithms*
Any love you could show this first one would be greatly appreciated!
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Here were our five favorite demos from Steam Next Fest for June 2025! #steamnextfest #indiegaming
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June 30, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Going to try to do Shorts for episodes of @crossplayconvos.bsky.social because you know…
*Algorithms*
Any love you could show this first one would be greatly appreciated!
youtube.com/shorts/8LnzE...
*Algorithms*
Any love you could show this first one would be greatly appreciated!
youtube.com/shorts/8LnzE...
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Jacob and Joseph break down their favorite games from the 2025 Summer Game Fest season. Tons of games to wish list here.
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/DMJdz1be_fI?...
Also - please congratulate the boys for 50 episodes!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/DMJdz1be_fI?...
Also - please congratulate the boys for 50 episodes!
June 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Jacob and Joseph break down their favorite games from the 2025 Summer Game Fest season. Tons of games to wish list here.
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/DMJdz1be_fI?...
Also - please congratulate the boys for 50 episodes!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/DMJdz1be_fI?...
Also - please congratulate the boys for 50 episodes!
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Our PAX East 2025 Mega Show is out now ft. @jacob.bsky.social, @lesperak.bsky.social, @traviscolenutt.bsky.social & @floramerigold.bsky.social!
We cover 35+ from PAX & the @sixoneindie.com showcase and have interviews on:
✅ Ctrl Alt Deal
✅ Fresh Tracks
✅ Compensation Not Guaranteed
& more!
We cover 35+ from PAX & the @sixoneindie.com showcase and have interviews on:
✅ Ctrl Alt Deal
✅ Fresh Tracks
✅ Compensation Not Guaranteed
& more!
June 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our PAX East 2025 Mega Show is out now ft. @jacob.bsky.social, @lesperak.bsky.social, @traviscolenutt.bsky.social & @floramerigold.bsky.social!
We cover 35+ from PAX & the @sixoneindie.com showcase and have interviews on:
✅ Ctrl Alt Deal
✅ Fresh Tracks
✅ Compensation Not Guaranteed
& more!
We cover 35+ from PAX & the @sixoneindie.com showcase and have interviews on:
✅ Ctrl Alt Deal
✅ Fresh Tracks
✅ Compensation Not Guaranteed
& more!
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Brand new 'sode out now from the boys covering their fave games of PAX East 2025 plus their thoughts about the Six One Indie Showcase. Here's a clip of that! @sixoneindie.com
Watch: youtu.be/4izlHrLOW-4?...
Listen: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Watch: youtu.be/4izlHrLOW-4?...
Listen: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
May 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Brand new 'sode out now from the boys covering their fave games of PAX East 2025 plus their thoughts about the Six One Indie Showcase. Here's a clip of that! @sixoneindie.com
Watch: youtu.be/4izlHrLOW-4?...
Listen: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Watch: youtu.be/4izlHrLOW-4?...
Listen: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
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Video Game Trivia Reloaded from PAX East 2025 is live now on YT! Clip: 350 people singing the iCarly theme & shaming a Canadian man.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO88...
@liteweightgaming.bsky.social @danomak.tv @stevesaylor.net @trinaaballerina.bsky.social @tftblpod.bsky.social @cgdannyb.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO88...
@liteweightgaming.bsky.social @danomak.tv @stevesaylor.net @trinaaballerina.bsky.social @tftblpod.bsky.social @cgdannyb.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Video Game Trivia Reloaded from PAX East 2025 is live now on YT! Clip: 350 people singing the iCarly theme & shaming a Canadian man.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO88...
@liteweightgaming.bsky.social @danomak.tv @stevesaylor.net @trinaaballerina.bsky.social @tftblpod.bsky.social @cgdannyb.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO88...
@liteweightgaming.bsky.social @danomak.tv @stevesaylor.net @trinaaballerina.bsky.social @tftblpod.bsky.social @cgdannyb.bsky.social
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May 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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I did NOT realize that Expelled! is like Overboard. Overboard is BRILLIANT.
"Expelled! is a fun whodunnit that is an excellent follow-up to Inkle’s 2021 narrative-focused title Overboard!"
Read the review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/04/03/e...
Read the review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/04/03/e...
April 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I did NOT realize that Expelled! is like Overboard. Overboard is BRILLIANT.
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Finally wrote some words about Expelled!
"Expelled! is a fun whodunnit that is an excellent follow-up to Inkle’s 2021 narrative-focused title Overboard!"
Read the review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/04/03/e...
Read the review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/04/03/e...
April 4, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Finally wrote some words about Expelled!
"Expelled! is a fun whodunnit that is an excellent follow-up to Inkle’s 2021 narrative-focused title Overboard!"
Read the review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/04/03/e...
Read the review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/04/03/e...
April 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
"Expelled! is a fun whodunnit that is an excellent follow-up to Inkle’s 2021 narrative-focused title Overboard!"
Read the review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/04/03/e...
Read the review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/04/03/e...
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March has been another huge month for indie game news!! We're delighted to have had @jacob.bsky.social join us for this roundup episode, which includes our top 15 demos from #SteamNextFest! 🤩
Listen at the links below, or wherever you love to get your podcasts ⬇️
Listen at the links below, or wherever you love to get your podcasts ⬇️
March 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
March has been another huge month for indie game news!! We're delighted to have had @jacob.bsky.social join us for this roundup episode, which includes our top 15 demos from #SteamNextFest! 🤩
Listen at the links below, or wherever you love to get your podcasts ⬇️
Listen at the links below, or wherever you love to get your podcasts ⬇️
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📣 Video Game Trivia is returning to PAX East! 📣
Video Game Trivia Live: Reloaded
Saturday, May 10th @ 7:30PM
Bobcat Theatre (VOD Later)
ft. @danomak.tv, @liteweightgaming.bsky.social, @tftblpod.bsky.social, @trinaaballerina.bsky.social, @stevesaylor.social & @cgdannyb.bsky.social
Video Game Trivia Live: Reloaded
Saturday, May 10th @ 7:30PM
Bobcat Theatre (VOD Later)
ft. @danomak.tv, @liteweightgaming.bsky.social, @tftblpod.bsky.social, @trinaaballerina.bsky.social, @stevesaylor.social & @cgdannyb.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
📣 Video Game Trivia is returning to PAX East! 📣
Video Game Trivia Live: Reloaded
Saturday, May 10th @ 7:30PM
Bobcat Theatre (VOD Later)
ft. @danomak.tv, @liteweightgaming.bsky.social, @tftblpod.bsky.social, @trinaaballerina.bsky.social, @stevesaylor.social & @cgdannyb.bsky.social
Video Game Trivia Live: Reloaded
Saturday, May 10th @ 7:30PM
Bobcat Theatre (VOD Later)
ft. @danomak.tv, @liteweightgaming.bsky.social, @tftblpod.bsky.social, @trinaaballerina.bsky.social, @stevesaylor.social & @cgdannyb.bsky.social
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I have gone through Expelled from Inkle 12 times and have really enjoyed my time. Working on words for @thegamingbrief.bsky.social in the coming days. Stay tuned!
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Save 15% on Expelled! on Steam
A School Prefect has been pushed out of a window, and everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the culprit - or someone to take the fall - before you get EXPELLED? Mystery with a wicked twist, from the cr...
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March 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I have gone through Expelled from Inkle 12 times and have really enjoyed my time. Working on words for @thegamingbrief.bsky.social in the coming days. Stay tuned!
store.steampowered.com/app/2963890/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2963890/...
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We gather religion points, run from dogs and push some boxes during our time with Indika.
A great chat between @traviscolenutt.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social and @lesperak.bsky.social out now on all major podcasting platforms!
Listen: plnk.to/leftbehind
A great chat between @traviscolenutt.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social and @lesperak.bsky.social out now on all major podcasting platforms!
Listen: plnk.to/leftbehind
February 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We gather religion points, run from dogs and push some boxes during our time with Indika.
A great chat between @traviscolenutt.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social and @lesperak.bsky.social out now on all major podcasting platforms!
Listen: plnk.to/leftbehind
A great chat between @traviscolenutt.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social and @lesperak.bsky.social out now on all major podcasting platforms!
Listen: plnk.to/leftbehind
"This game is a love letter to Jakarta and the messy process of moving on. It’s also a heartfelt tribute to the late Mohammad Fahmi..."
Read our review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/02/13/a...
Read our review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/02/13/a...
Afterlove EP Review - The Gaming Brief
Afterlove EP is a love letter to Jakarta and the messy process of moving on. It's also a heartful tribute to the late Mohammad Fahmi.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"This game is a love letter to Jakarta and the messy process of moving on. It’s also a heartfelt tribute to the late Mohammad Fahmi..."
Read our review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/02/13/a...
Read our review: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/02/13/a...
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"Grief is tricky; Afterlove EP tries to capture the feeling of recovering from trauma against the backdrop of the Jakarta indie music scene."
Read my full review of Afterlove EP on @thegamingbrief.bsky.social: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/02/13/a...
Read my full review of Afterlove EP on @thegamingbrief.bsky.social: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/02/13/a...
Afterlove EP Review - The Gaming Brief
Afterlove EP is a love letter to Jakarta and the messy process of moving on. It's also a heartful tribute to the late Mohammad Fahmi.
thegamingbrief.ca
February 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"Grief is tricky; Afterlove EP tries to capture the feeling of recovering from trauma against the backdrop of the Jakarta indie music scene."
Read my full review of Afterlove EP on @thegamingbrief.bsky.social: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/02/13/a...
Read my full review of Afterlove EP on @thegamingbrief.bsky.social: thegamingbrief.ca/2025/02/13/a...
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We really went full Indie Game Megazord on this week's episode of @crossplayconvos.bsky.social!
We were joined by @katerblossom.bsky.social & @aspecificegg.bsky.social from @nosmallgames.bsky.social to run through a list of our 25 most anticipated indies for 2025!
We were joined by @katerblossom.bsky.social & @aspecificegg.bsky.social from @nosmallgames.bsky.social to run through a list of our 25 most anticipated indies for 2025!
This week we are joined by special guests @katerblossom.bsky.social and @aspecificegg.bsky.social from @nosmallgames.bsky.social to unpack our most anticipated indies of 2025. Get your wishlists ready and enjoy!
Watch or listen today!
Video: youtu.be/8A43HxtB7B4
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
Watch or listen today!
Video: youtu.be/8A43HxtB7B4
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
February 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We really went full Indie Game Megazord on this week's episode of @crossplayconvos.bsky.social!
We were joined by @katerblossom.bsky.social & @aspecificegg.bsky.social from @nosmallgames.bsky.social to run through a list of our 25 most anticipated indies for 2025!
We were joined by @katerblossom.bsky.social & @aspecificegg.bsky.social from @nosmallgames.bsky.social to run through a list of our 25 most anticipated indies for 2025!