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The Gamerheads Podcast @gamerheadspodcast.com · 9d

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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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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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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Crossplay Conversations @crossplayconvos.bsky.social · 15d

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?...

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The Gaming Brief @thegamingbrief.bsky.social · 15d

"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...

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · Aug 22

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

video game trivia promo poster at PAX West featuring Joseph Hooper, Luke Lewis, Jenny Windom, Jenna Stoeber, Jared Lugo and Cam Hawkins

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The Gamerheads Podcast @gamerheadspodcast.com · Aug 17

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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The Gaming Brief @thegamingbrief.bsky.social · Jul 9

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...

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · Jun 30

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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Here were our five favorite demos from Steam Next Fest for June 2025! #steamnextfest #indiegaming

YouTube video by Crossplay Conversations

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Crossplay Conversations @crossplayconvos.bsky.social · Jun 10

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!

Episode 50 thumbnail featuring games from summer game fest

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Left Behind Game Club @leftbehindgameclub.bsky.social · Jun 4

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!

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Crossplay Conversations @crossplayconvos.bsky.social · May 27

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...

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · May 26

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

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · May 22

Next Stop: Six One Publishing.

www.sixoneindie.com/publishing

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · May 1

Giant Bomb Forever <>

The wrestling panel where the fire department was called in 2015.

Jenna’s PAX panel show with Jeff, Jan, Lucy and tam

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · Apr 19

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · Apr 7

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Mike Futter @futterish.fsquared.biz · Apr 4

I did NOT realize that Expelled! is like Overboard. Overboard is BRILLIANT.

The Gaming Brief @thegamingbrief.bsky.social · Apr 4

"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...

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The Gaming Brief @thegamingbrief.bsky.social · Apr 4

Thanks for sharing Mike!

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · Apr 4

Finally wrote some words about Expelled!

The Gaming Brief @thegamingbrief.bsky.social · Apr 4

"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...

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The Gaming Brief @thegamingbrief.bsky.social · Apr 4

"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...

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No Small Games @nosmallgames.bsky.social · Mar 31

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 ⬇️

Episode artwork for No Small Games' March Indie Game Roundup episode, which features a collage of screenshots from games they cover (including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, Is This Seat Taken?, Wheel World, Castle v Castle, Birdigo, Fretless, Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo, and more)

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · Mar 13

📣 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: RELOADED
SATurday, MAY 10 @ 7:30PM ET
BOBCAT Theatre (VOD LATER)
ft. danomak, Liteweightgaming, Dave Jackson, trina smith, steve saylor & cgdannyb

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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · Mar 12

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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Left Behind Game Club @leftbehindgameclub.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

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The Gaming Brief @thegamingbrief.bsky.social · Feb 13

"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...

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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Jacob McCourt @jacob.bsky.social · Feb 13

"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...

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

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