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🎅Merry Christmas from us at EVERYTHING is Final Fantasy!!!
🎁It's still not too late to get that perfect gift for the FF fan in your life, even and especially if that FF fan is YOU!
❄️It costs just $1 and you get access to OVER ONE HUNDRED episodes of Final Fantasy goodness!
🎁It's still not too late to get that perfect gift for the FF fan in your life, even and especially if that FF fan is YOU!
❄️It costs just $1 and you get access to OVER ONE HUNDRED episodes of Final Fantasy goodness!
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December 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🎅Merry Christmas from us at EVERYTHING is Final Fantasy!!!
🎁It's still not too late to get that perfect gift for the FF fan in your life, even and especially if that FF fan is YOU!
❄️It costs just $1 and you get access to OVER ONE HUNDRED episodes of Final Fantasy goodness!
🎁It's still not too late to get that perfect gift for the FF fan in your life, even and especially if that FF fan is YOU!
❄️It costs just $1 and you get access to OVER ONE HUNDRED episodes of Final Fantasy goodness!
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On this episode of Dad Pod, Ira asks me about work/life balance with baby Lochlann and also the process of taking him to Coors Field for Rockies games.
Plus, some thoughts on mental health in the first year of dadhood.
Plus, some thoughts on mental health in the first year of dadhood.
Parenting is Final Fantasy: Work Life Balance
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December 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
On this episode of Dad Pod, Ira asks me about work/life balance with baby Lochlann and also the process of taking him to Coors Field for Rockies games.
Plus, some thoughts on mental health in the first year of dadhood.
Plus, some thoughts on mental health in the first year of dadhood.
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⚔️I've never loved the "Roguelite" genre and I'm not even entirely sure what that word means.
🐢But on this episode I explain to my brother why #TMNT Splintered Fate got me to buy in
🔥...and why I might try Hades now lol.
🐢But on this episode I explain to my brother why #TMNT Splintered Fate got me to buy in
🔥...and why I might try Hades now lol.
TMNT Splintered Fate: Ninja Turtles Finally Sells Me on "Roguelite" | Drew Creasman
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December 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
⚔️I've never loved the "Roguelite" genre and I'm not even entirely sure what that word means.
🐢But on this episode I explain to my brother why #TMNT Splintered Fate got me to buy in
🔥...and why I might try Hades now lol.
🐢But on this episode I explain to my brother why #TMNT Splintered Fate got me to buy in
🔥...and why I might try Hades now lol.
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🎶We explore snow and ice music of #FinalFantasy.
☃️What makes something sound like winter?
❄️What makes a musical theme sound cold?
⚔️We listen to Buried in Snow (#FFVII) Lake Macalania (#FFX) Xarcabard (#FFXI) & 3 mystery tracks from across the series
❤️Walking through a winter wonderland!
☃️What makes something sound like winter?
❄️What makes a musical theme sound cold?
⚔️We listen to Buried in Snow (#FFVII) Lake Macalania (#FFX) Xarcabard (#FFXI) & 3 mystery tracks from across the series
❤️Walking through a winter wonderland!
Phoenix Downbeat #14: Snow & Ice | Everything is Final Fantasy
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December 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🎶We explore snow and ice music of #FinalFantasy.
☃️What makes something sound like winter?
❄️What makes a musical theme sound cold?
⚔️We listen to Buried in Snow (#FFVII) Lake Macalania (#FFX) Xarcabard (#FFXI) & 3 mystery tracks from across the series
❤️Walking through a winter wonderland!
☃️What makes something sound like winter?
❄️What makes a musical theme sound cold?
⚔️We listen to Buried in Snow (#FFVII) Lake Macalania (#FFX) Xarcabard (#FFXI) & 3 mystery tracks from across the series
❤️Walking through a winter wonderland!
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The 100th episode of the EVERYTHING is #FinalFantasy Podcast (where did the time go?)
We continue down the path of #FFVIII at the beginning of Disc Two.
We keep on loving how weird this game is and we get to spend a lot of time with Laguna in this one and that's always good:
We continue down the path of #FFVIII at the beginning of Disc Two.
We keep on loving how weird this game is and we get to spend a lot of time with Laguna in this one and that's always good:
Final Fantasy VIII: This Game is WEIRD!!!
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December 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The 100th episode of the EVERYTHING is #FinalFantasy Podcast (where did the time go?)
We continue down the path of #FFVIII at the beginning of Disc Two.
We keep on loving how weird this game is and we get to spend a lot of time with Laguna in this one and that's always good:
We continue down the path of #FFVIII at the beginning of Disc Two.
We keep on loving how weird this game is and we get to spend a lot of time with Laguna in this one and that's always good:
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Regalia, Of Men and Monarchs: 15-minute Review
A tactical RPG with town-building and character relationship mechanics and a unique calendar system that nearly became my new favorite...
#regalia #rpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKbM...
A tactical RPG with town-building and character relationship mechanics and a unique calendar system that nearly became my new favorite...
#regalia #rpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKbM...
Regalia Of Men and Monarchs Review
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December 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Regalia, Of Men and Monarchs: 15-minute Review
A tactical RPG with town-building and character relationship mechanics and a unique calendar system that nearly became my new favorite...
#regalia #rpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKbM...
A tactical RPG with town-building and character relationship mechanics and a unique calendar system that nearly became my new favorite...
#regalia #rpg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKbM...
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🎤#TMNT (1990): Fatherhood | Splinter vs. Shredder
🐢The turtles experience legitimate family drama
⚔️We are properly introduced to The Shredder in a fantastically memorable scene.
👪We ponder about the meaning of fatherhood as embodied by Shredder & Master Splinter
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🐢The turtles experience legitimate family drama
⚔️We are properly introduced to The Shredder in a fantastically memorable scene.
👪We ponder about the meaning of fatherhood as embodied by Shredder & Master Splinter
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December 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🎤#TMNT (1990): Fatherhood | Splinter vs. Shredder
🐢The turtles experience legitimate family drama
⚔️We are properly introduced to The Shredder in a fantastically memorable scene.
👪We ponder about the meaning of fatherhood as embodied by Shredder & Master Splinter
🎶Follow us on your Podcast app
🐢The turtles experience legitimate family drama
⚔️We are properly introduced to The Shredder in a fantastically memorable scene.
👪We ponder about the meaning of fatherhood as embodied by Shredder & Master Splinter
🎶Follow us on your Podcast app
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Final Fantasy VIII: A Succession of Witches
We conclude the creepy and incredibly intense first disc of #FFVIII
We ponder on Squall's moral relativism, Rinoa's rebellious nature, and Irvine's insecurities.
Plus, thoughts on how this iconic section could have been a bit smoother
#finalfantasy
We conclude the creepy and incredibly intense first disc of #FFVIII
We ponder on Squall's moral relativism, Rinoa's rebellious nature, and Irvine's insecurities.
Plus, thoughts on how this iconic section could have been a bit smoother
#finalfantasy
Final Fantasy VIII: A Succession of Witches
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December 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Final Fantasy VIII: A Succession of Witches
We conclude the creepy and incredibly intense first disc of #FFVIII
We ponder on Squall's moral relativism, Rinoa's rebellious nature, and Irvine's insecurities.
Plus, thoughts on how this iconic section could have been a bit smoother
#finalfantasy
We conclude the creepy and incredibly intense first disc of #FFVIII
We ponder on Squall's moral relativism, Rinoa's rebellious nature, and Irvine's insecurities.
Plus, thoughts on how this iconic section could have been a bit smoother
#finalfantasy
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📽️Don't like videos? Or YouTube?
📰GREAT NEWS!!!
🎤We are uploading our Top 10s and other YT content to your favorite Podcast app!
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🔟Top 10 Intros #FinalFantasy The Multiverse
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#finalfantasy #kingdomhearts #chronotrigger
📰GREAT NEWS!!!
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🔟Top 10 Intros #FinalFantasy The Multiverse
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#finalfantasy #kingdomhearts #chronotrigger
Top 10 Final Fantasy Intros
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December 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
📽️Don't like videos? Or YouTube?
📰GREAT NEWS!!!
🎤We are uploading our Top 10s and other YT content to your favorite Podcast app!
🫶Make sure to follow us!
🔟Top 10 Intros #FinalFantasy The Multiverse
⚔️❤️
#finalfantasy #kingdomhearts #chronotrigger
📰GREAT NEWS!!!
🎤We are uploading our Top 10s and other YT content to your favorite Podcast app!
🫶Make sure to follow us!
🔟Top 10 Intros #FinalFantasy The Multiverse
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#finalfantasy #kingdomhearts #chronotrigger
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So many hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides (help!)
Greatly enjoying my play of Octopath Traveler 0 so far. "The Festival" theme heard here with all the drive coming from the @avlmusictools.bsky.social AFG-1, a surprisingly great drive on its own!
#guitarpedals #gamemusic #Octopath
Greatly enjoying my play of Octopath Traveler 0 so far. "The Festival" theme heard here with all the drive coming from the @avlmusictools.bsky.social AFG-1, a surprisingly great drive on its own!
#guitarpedals #gamemusic #Octopath
December 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
So many hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides (help!)
Greatly enjoying my play of Octopath Traveler 0 so far. "The Festival" theme heard here with all the drive coming from the @avlmusictools.bsky.social AFG-1, a surprisingly great drive on its own!
#guitarpedals #gamemusic #Octopath
Greatly enjoying my play of Octopath Traveler 0 so far. "The Festival" theme heard here with all the drive coming from the @avlmusictools.bsky.social AFG-1, a surprisingly great drive on its own!
#guitarpedals #gamemusic #Octopath
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Where my #FinalFantasy 2 fan at?
I know you exist! You must!
Here is an Hour and 15 minutes on the story of FFII just for you!
One specific person, I assume.
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I know you exist! You must!
Here is an Hour and 15 minutes on the story of FFII just for you!
One specific person, I assume.
open.spotify.com/episode/3jv8...
Final Fantasy II Introduces us to Chocobos and Cid!
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December 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Where my #FinalFantasy 2 fan at?
I know you exist! You must!
Here is an Hour and 15 minutes on the story of FFII just for you!
One specific person, I assume.
open.spotify.com/episode/3jv8...
I know you exist! You must!
Here is an Hour and 15 minutes on the story of FFII just for you!
One specific person, I assume.
open.spotify.com/episode/3jv8...
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Phoenix Downbeat #13: Otherworld (FFX)
#FinalFantasy goes heavy metal!
@airship-overdrive.bsky.social guides us through distortion, tuning, and guitar techniques (learn to play some metal!)
Plus we break down the lyrics to Nobuo Uematu's loudest masterpiece:
#FinalFantasy goes heavy metal!
@airship-overdrive.bsky.social guides us through distortion, tuning, and guitar techniques (learn to play some metal!)
Plus we break down the lyrics to Nobuo Uematu's loudest masterpiece:
Phoenix Downbeat #13: Otherworld (FFX) | Everything is Final Fantasy
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December 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Phoenix Downbeat #13: Otherworld (FFX)
#FinalFantasy goes heavy metal!
@airship-overdrive.bsky.social guides us through distortion, tuning, and guitar techniques (learn to play some metal!)
Plus we break down the lyrics to Nobuo Uematu's loudest masterpiece:
#FinalFantasy goes heavy metal!
@airship-overdrive.bsky.social guides us through distortion, tuning, and guitar techniques (learn to play some metal!)
Plus we break down the lyrics to Nobuo Uematu's loudest masterpiece:
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The beginning of our ongoing conversation about the ARTISTS who originally made #FinalFantasy
My brother and I dive especially deep into why we have so much love in our hearts for Yoshitaka Amano & Nobuo Uematsu:
My brother and I dive especially deep into why we have so much love in our hearts for Yoshitaka Amano & Nobuo Uematsu:
Final Fantasy Music & Art by Nobuo Uematsu & Yoshitaka Amano
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December 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The beginning of our ongoing conversation about the ARTISTS who originally made #FinalFantasy
My brother and I dive especially deep into why we have so much love in our hearts for Yoshitaka Amano & Nobuo Uematsu:
My brother and I dive especially deep into why we have so much love in our hearts for Yoshitaka Amano & Nobuo Uematsu:
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We dive deeper into the original Mighty Ducks movie and how it is a story about sportsmanship but also about those who have and those who have not.
youtu.be/VJj2cqNSQIk?...
youtu.be/VJj2cqNSQIk?...
Mighty Ducks & Kid Rebels
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December 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We dive deeper into the original Mighty Ducks movie and how it is a story about sportsmanship but also about those who have and those who have not.
youtu.be/VJj2cqNSQIk?...
youtu.be/VJj2cqNSQIk?...
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My brother and I continue our conversation on TMNT, the live-action movie from 1990, taking special note of societal issues we didn't notice as kids.
#tmnt #finalfantasy
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#tmnt #finalfantasy
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TMNT 1990: Moral Panic & Teenagers
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December 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
My brother and I continue our conversation on TMNT, the live-action movie from 1990, taking special note of societal issues we didn't notice as kids.
#tmnt #finalfantasy
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#tmnt #finalfantasy
open.spotify.com/episode/2sNx...
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Star Trek: The Next Generation cast gets Final Fantasy Jobs
We examine the core cast of #StarTrek The Next Generation and wonder what kind of #FinalFantasy jobs/classes Captain Picard, Dr. Crusher, Data, Worf and others might fit into!
We examine the core cast of #StarTrek The Next Generation and wonder what kind of #FinalFantasy jobs/classes Captain Picard, Dr. Crusher, Data, Worf and others might fit into!
Star Trek: The Next Generation cast gets Final Fantasy Jobs | Everything is Final Fantasy
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December 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Star Trek: The Next Generation cast gets Final Fantasy Jobs
We examine the core cast of #StarTrek The Next Generation and wonder what kind of #FinalFantasy jobs/classes Captain Picard, Dr. Crusher, Data, Worf and others might fit into!
We examine the core cast of #StarTrek The Next Generation and wonder what kind of #FinalFantasy jobs/classes Captain Picard, Dr. Crusher, Data, Worf and others might fit into!
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#FinalFantasy knows how to bring the feels.
Here are my picks for the 10 most emotional moments in franchise history!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Here are my picks for the 10 most emotional moments in franchise history!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Final Fantasy Top 10 Emotional Moments
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December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#FinalFantasy knows how to bring the feels.
Here are my picks for the 10 most emotional moments in franchise history!
SPOILERS AHEAD
Here are my picks for the 10 most emotional moments in franchise history!
SPOILERS AHEAD
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On this episode, my brother asks me about the 9-month to one-year milestones for a baby born 6.5 weeks early
And we discuss the odd nature of unsolicited parenting advice from strangers:
And we discuss the odd nature of unsolicited parenting advice from strangers:
Unsolicited Parenting Advice
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December 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
On this episode, my brother asks me about the 9-month to one-year milestones for a baby born 6.5 weeks early
And we discuss the odd nature of unsolicited parenting advice from strangers:
And we discuss the odd nature of unsolicited parenting advice from strangers:
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We conclude the OG Final Fantasy and dive into a philosophical debate about time loops and the nature of free will.
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(Or whatever your favorite podcast app is!!!)
We conclude the OG Final Fantasy and dive into a philosophical debate about time loops and the nature of free will.
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Final Fantasy, Free Will, and a 2,000 Year Timeloop
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December 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Follow us on Spotify!
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We conclude the OG Final Fantasy and dive into a philosophical debate about time loops and the nature of free will.
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(Or whatever your favorite podcast app is!!!)
We conclude the OG Final Fantasy and dive into a philosophical debate about time loops and the nature of free will.
open.spotify.com/episode/5iPW...
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The Floating Continent music from #FinalFantasy 6 is WILD and contains this incredibly clever representation of Kefka's Light of Judgement:
FFVI Floating Continent and Kefka's Light of Judgment #finalfantasy #finalfantasymusic #ffvi #ff6
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December 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Floating Continent music from #FinalFantasy 6 is WILD and contains this incredibly clever representation of Kefka's Light of Judgement:
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🎶In this first episode of our NEW series discovering the music of #FinalFantasy Ryan Laney of @airship-overdrive.bsky.social joins us to do a DEEP DIVE breakdown of Liberi Fatali from Final Fantasy VIII:
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🎶In this first episode of our NEW series discovering the music of #FinalFantasy Ryan Laney of @airship-overdrive.bsky.social joins us to do a DEEP DIVE breakdown of Liberi Fatali from Final Fantasy VIII:
Phoenix Downbeat #1: Liberi Fatali (Final Fantasy 8)
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December 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!!🚨
(Please follow us on your favorite podcast app!)
🎶In this first episode of our NEW series discovering the music of #FinalFantasy Ryan Laney of @airship-overdrive.bsky.social joins us to do a DEEP DIVE breakdown of Liberi Fatali from Final Fantasy VIII:
(Please follow us on your favorite podcast app!)
🎶In this first episode of our NEW series discovering the music of #FinalFantasy Ryan Laney of @airship-overdrive.bsky.social joins us to do a DEEP DIVE breakdown of Liberi Fatali from Final Fantasy VIII:
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Happy anniversary to Final Fantasy V, released on this day in 1992! Enjoy this short cover of the best song from FFV through one of my favorite pedal combos, synth > zero-through flanger
#guitarpedals #guitareffects #finalfantasy #battlemusic #Uematsu
#guitarpedals #guitareffects #finalfantasy #battlemusic #Uematsu
December 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Happy anniversary to Final Fantasy V, released on this day in 1992! Enjoy this short cover of the best song from FFV through one of my favorite pedal combos, synth > zero-through flanger
#guitarpedals #guitareffects #finalfantasy #battlemusic #Uematsu
#guitarpedals #guitareffects #finalfantasy #battlemusic #Uematsu
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Apparently it's impossible to contact YouTube.
Our monetization has been completely frozen. It's not updating and I can't get a payout. No idea why.
The only kind of "help" they offer is an AI bot that has been ZERO help. There's no phone number to call.
Just out here shilling ads for nothing.
Our monetization has been completely frozen. It's not updating and I can't get a payout. No idea why.
The only kind of "help" they offer is an AI bot that has been ZERO help. There's no phone number to call.
Just out here shilling ads for nothing.
December 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Apparently it's impossible to contact YouTube.
Our monetization has been completely frozen. It's not updating and I can't get a payout. No idea why.
The only kind of "help" they offer is an AI bot that has been ZERO help. There's no phone number to call.
Just out here shilling ads for nothing.
Our monetization has been completely frozen. It's not updating and I can't get a payout. No idea why.
The only kind of "help" they offer is an AI bot that has been ZERO help. There's no phone number to call.
Just out here shilling ads for nothing.
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This is one of my favorite games of all time despite it's mediocre reviews.
If you have ever enjoyed a card-based combat game (like #MagicTheGathering) or a Tactical RPG ( #FinalFantasy Tactics, X-Com) and if you like #Marvel comics and/or shows/movies...
Midnight Suns is a must play:
If you have ever enjoyed a card-based combat game (like #MagicTheGathering) or a Tactical RPG ( #FinalFantasy Tactics, X-Com) and if you like #Marvel comics and/or shows/movies...
Midnight Suns is a must play:
Marvel's Midnight Suns Review: A Must Play for Genre Fans
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December 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM
This is one of my favorite games of all time despite it's mediocre reviews.
If you have ever enjoyed a card-based combat game (like #MagicTheGathering) or a Tactical RPG ( #FinalFantasy Tactics, X-Com) and if you like #Marvel comics and/or shows/movies...
Midnight Suns is a must play:
If you have ever enjoyed a card-based combat game (like #MagicTheGathering) or a Tactical RPG ( #FinalFantasy Tactics, X-Com) and if you like #Marvel comics and/or shows/movies...
Midnight Suns is a must play:
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⚔️We get more Laguna, Kiros, and Ward including a tonally fascinating scene of gallows humor... we think.
🎶We hear about Esthar, go to Galbadia Garden, and Squall contemplates being remembered after death.
#finalfantasy #ffviii #finalfantasyVIII
🎶We hear about Esthar, go to Galbadia Garden, and Squall contemplates being remembered after death.
#finalfantasy #ffviii #finalfantasyVIII
Final Fantasy VIII: Laguna's Gallows Humor
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December 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
⚔️We get more Laguna, Kiros, and Ward including a tonally fascinating scene of gallows humor... we think.
🎶We hear about Esthar, go to Galbadia Garden, and Squall contemplates being remembered after death.
#finalfantasy #ffviii #finalfantasyVIII
🎶We hear about Esthar, go to Galbadia Garden, and Squall contemplates being remembered after death.
#finalfantasy #ffviii #finalfantasyVIII