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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West

@th3hoopman.bsky.social

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Software developer by day. Video game enthusiast by pretty much any other time. Owner of CantPause.com / YouTube.com/@cantpause Host of the Player Player podcast Co-Host on @crossplayconvos.bsky.social

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · 7d

It works a lot better than I expected and I've used it multiple times traveling, but tbh I just do remote play from my PC/Xbox 90% of the time.

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · 21d

Sometimes I have to make some tough realizations on the show, this was one of them (Demon Tides is still gas though 🔥)

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Crossplay Conversations @crossplayconvos.bsky.social · 21d

Wake up y'all, the squad has another one!

@clairebearrose.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social, @th3hoopman.bsky.social & @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social are back to talk about their favorite games of PAX West!

Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/S7mh26Py1yk?...

episode 56 thumbnail featuring resident evil 9, blocks for babies and more

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · 26d

Not like this

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · 26d

Just now realizing how nicely the beard grew back

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · 27d

Very nice! More than I could even ask for. Feel the funk my friend.

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · 27d

Let's goooooo

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Crossplay Conversations @crossplayconvos.bsky.social · 28d

Recently @th3hoopman.bsky.social and @jacob.bsky.social attended a special Hands-On Preview Event hosted by @xbox.com! They played Hollow Knight: Silksong on the ROG Xbox Ally X and more. Let's talk about it!

Watch or listen now!

Video: youtu.be/L6dLh4qhHkI?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · 27d

I spent a week moving my site over to Substack, but now that it's done, I can start sharing my thoughts about some of the most interesting things I saw at PAX. Let's start with No Stone Unturned from @wisemonkeyltd.bsky.social!

www.cantpause.com/p/no-stone-u...

No Stone Unturned has Hints of Undertale's DNA

Is it blasphemous to make such a lofty comparison?

www.cantpause.com

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · 28d

It was great! A lot more fun than I expected.

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · 29d

I jumped on Octopath Traveller 0 and Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake at PAX. I break down my thoughts in the short(ish) ep below!

Crossplay Conversations @crossplayconvos.bsky.social · 29d

This week, the crew breaks down their time playing some upcoming titles from Square Enix including: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles, OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, and DRAGON QUEST I + II HD-2D Remake!

Watch or listen now!

Video: youtu.be/qJzjT0WGZ28?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 8

Welp...

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sir.

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Outer Worlds and maybe Ninja Gaiden 4 👀

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Don't doubt them boys 👏🏿

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Emma Kidwell | Looking for work ✨ @emmakidwell.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.

I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:

emmkid.info

Portfolio

emmkid.info

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Some of these bugs be singing their mf heart out

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 4

Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam stores are all cooked lol

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Luke Lewis @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social · Sep 3

Want to see @th3hoopman.bsky.social and I literally transform into mad scientists in the name of Video Game Trivia? Well have I got a PAX Panel VOD for you! Big shoutout to @jacob.bsky.social for hosting such fun panels! Always a blast to be a part of it. 🎉😻🥰

Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · Sep 3

Video Game Trivia: Forever from PAX West 2025 is available on YouTube now!

Thanks to the crew for getting me the file so quickly and for everyone that came by!

youtu.be/wm6WEZFjosA?...

Video Game Trivia: Forever (PAX West 2025) [Ep. 32]

YouTube video by Jacob McCourt

youtu.be

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 2

Yo I'm sorry you're dealing with that, but I'm glad you're at least safe and doing alright now.

As requested, I'm dropping my favorite banana pudding recipe.

www.allrecipes.com/recipe/22749...

The Best Banana Pudding

This banana pudding recipe is made with pudding mix and condensed milk. Layer it with vanilla wafers and banana slices for an easy no-cook dessert.

www.allrecipes.com

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 2

Crazy hand drawn artwork combined with fun and varied combat abilities made this one a standout last weekend. Apparently the have a 2 (yes TWO) hour demo up right now for people interested.

store.steampowered.com/app/1446900/...

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 2

If the Patriots lose to the Raiders of all teams... I'll have some choice words ready

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 2

🤐

Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 2

This might be one of the greatest weeks of my life.
- Short work week
- PAX West wrap up
- Silksong launch
- NFL Regular season start
- New JJK season 3 trailer
- Blue Prince merch

What generational disaster is coming my way to balance all of this out?

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Joseph Hooper @ PAX West @th3hoopman.bsky.social · Sep 2

I'm not crying you're crying

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