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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 3d

Harvestella is one of the best under-the-radar titles from @square-enix-games.com that you've never heard of. Unless you've been following me, in which case you've DEFINITELY heard of it. Here's why you might have missed it, and why you shouldn't!

RTs appreciated!

youtu.be/7C5JD1wd0so

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 8d

Going through my comments the last several weeks, it seems like some people really don't like my music in my videos. I'm thinking about trying something different, maybe mostly no music with pieces of tracks to highlight certain things or something.

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 9d

This is not a drill! Harvestella is on sale for $23.99 on Steam until October 6. This is possibly my favorite @square-enix-games.com game, and it got slept on because people thought it was a farming sim. It's not. I have a video coming out about it next week, get this game!

bit.ly/4gSWSlr

Save 60% on HARVESTELLA on Steam

HARVESTELLA, an all-new life-simulation RPG from SQUARE ENIX! Lead a life of self-sufficiency with your vibrant house as a base and cooperate with allies to overcome various threats.

store.steampowered.com

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 9d

That would be wonderful lol

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 9d

To any trolls out there, if you really want to get to me in a comment, you won't do it by calling me woke or whatever. This is the way. 🥲😭😅

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 9d

New video! I was hyped for these JRPGs -- some of them I even started out enjoying! But then... things took a turn.

Likes and RTs appreciated, let me know what you think in the video comments!

youtu.be/Xbn6rnf0Zbg

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 10d

I posted recently about our annual Walk to End Alzheimer's, in honor of my father-in-law Martin who we lost to Alzheimer's disease. We're just $95 away from meeting our goal! If you're able to give, I would appreciate it so much! Thank you!!

act.alz.org/goto/JustThe...

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 12d

youtu.be/aRC05k7VxjE

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 12d

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is coming this week, and thanks to @square-enix-games.com, I was able to play it early to make this video. I wanted to focus on the new element that really makes this THE definitive version of the game to me -- the voicework.

youtu.be/aRC05k7VxjE

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 23d

Yeah, "uneven" is the way I'll describe it. Some legit good things in there, and some pretty poor too.

Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 23d

We need to talk loc at some point

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 23d

Nooooo 🥲

Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 23d

My first of at least three (3) physical copies of this game I bought has arrived! 😅 Maybe you can't tell but I'm very excited for this game. Are you getting it? For what platform??

@gungho-america.bsky.social #trailsinthesky1stchapter

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 23d

My Trails in the Sky review is going to take a little longer, but I wanted to drop in with some hype and tell you all WHY this is such an important game, and why Trails as a series really matters. (Thanks to @gungho-america.bsky.social for the code)

RTs appreciated! youtu.be/g_HZFuayxIM

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 23d

Some of you may know we lost my father-in-law to Alzheimer's a few years back. Every year we participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, and if you would consider donating to help us meet our goals, it would mean so much to me and Jenn! Thank you!!

act.alz.org/goto/JustThe...

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Sep 9

There's been a lot of discourse around the "proper" order to play the Trails series. So I want to talk about the problems with playing out of order... AND the benefits! Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

youtu.be/OBQ1ZwCj5tg

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Sep 8

Thanks so much to @bandainamcousa.bsky.social for having me to take a look at Digimon Story: Time Stranger! I'm so into the more dark and serious appeal of a series that has grown with me into adulthood, and it's going to be a must-play in October. Check out my thoughts here!

youtu.be/OMY010JO-5o

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Sep 4

My final @square-enix-games.com demo at PAX West this year was Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and let me tell you... You're not ready for how good this is gonna be. Let's talk about it.

Dragon Quest I & II Impressions | Rebirth of Giants
youtu.be/mw1YG1cVdD4

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Sep 3

Thanks to @square-enix-games.com, I got the chance to take Octopath Traveler 0 for a spin at PAX West. How does it play? Let's talk about it!

Does the New (Old) Octopath Move the Series Forward? Octopath Traveler 0 PAX West Impressions
youtu.be/zLVc1jPaS_k

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Sep 2

How does Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles enhance the original PS1 strategy RPG? Check out my hands-on impressions from this year's PAX West! Thanks to @square-enix-games.com for inviting me out to give this a try!

youtu.be/9lpGsqjVO5g

Does the Remaster "FIX" Final Fantasy Tactics?? Hands-on Impressions from PAX West 2025

Thanks to Square Enix for inviting me to check out Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. How is this remaster shaping up? Will it bring new fans to the game? Will it help old, wannabe fans…

youtu.be

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Aug 25

The same thing just happened to my wife...😔😵‍💫

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Aug 25

Quartet manages to feel both nostalgic and new. Its story is moving and complex. In short, it's a new indie JRPG masterpiece. Check out my full, spoiler-free review!

This Indie JRPG Does Almost EVERYTHING Right | Quartet Review
youtu.be/fST0DeavqME

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Aug 21

It's making me so happy to see everyone excited and playing the #TrailsintheSky1stChapter demo! If you want to know my thoughts after having completed it, I just posted a video - let me know how much you're enjoying the game!

Demo Impressions! Trails in the Sky Remake Is 🔥
youtu.be/WGTlNoLP0Cw

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Aug 11

Star Trek more like Har Har Trek

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · Aug 11

Trails is full of strong characters. But which one is the STRONGEST? Let's look at all the main characters (minus Nayuta, he's just a lil boy) and figure out which one can kick all the others' butts!

Reposts appreciated!

youtu.be/wJ-01R11vVo

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