I asked my chat if this thumbnail was too crass, but no one responded... so I'm posting it! Along with my complete reactions and chapter markers, here is the archive of my #StateOfPlay livestream, complete with release dates on the chapter markers! youtube.com/live/wHXJDa2...

Let's watch State of Play together! youtube.com/live/wHXJDa2...

Final Fantasy Tactics is back, rebuilt with care and respect for players and opening Ivalice to gamers old and new. But does it capture the timeless strategy and human drama that made the original a legend? youtu.be/MMn8_mLKLsw

Created lots of wonderful memories at Seventh Heaven today thanks to @square-enix-games.com and Boba Bear! Visit Seventh Heaven from 9/22 to 12/31 at 414 S Western Ave Los Angeles, CA! And be sure to reserve your spot - it’s gonna be super popular!

ICYMI: This ends tonight!

Another giveaway?! Yes! And this time TWO winners will take home the deluxe edition of Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree with preorder DLC! Deadline is TONIGHT at 11:59 PM PT. Enter now! youtube.com/post/UgkxfYQ...

ICYMI! I have a limited time giveaway!

If you watched my review, you already know that Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter is one of the best RPGs of 2025! And because I want someone to start playing this ASAP, I’m giving away ONE North American PS5 code TONIGHT! Deadline: September 19 at 11:59 PM PT. Details: youtube.com/post/Ugkx0x-...

How are y’all doing today??

Double shot day! And I released a big review today! So I’m taking the day off and going to the theme park!

A screenshot from my review: This one's for the fans. IYKYK! I couldn't help but scream inside when I saw this scene!

The long awaited remake of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is finally here, and it probably wouldn't surprise you to know that it just might be my definitive version of the game! Watch my review and find out why this remake is one of 2025's best RPGs! youtu.be/eWCTbopA4KI

We hung out last night talking RPGs for 2+ hours: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, the remakes of Final Fantasy Tactics, Dragon Quest VII, and more! If you missed it, it’s all here! Skim the chapters or enjoy the whole conversation! Join us and let's talk RPGs! youtube.com/live/JKVbBej...

Today, we’ll be highlighting a few amazing indie games that I got to play at PAX West: Fallen Tear: Ascension, Demonschool, and Mina the Hollower! Find out why you might want to put these games on your wishlist soon! youtu.be/8gSo14B9Lvo

PSA: If you see links to teaser trailers to Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and you’ve never played the trilogy DO NOT WATCH IT. It contains a huge spoiler that happens in 1st Chapter. This teaser trailer was meant to be seen when you finish 1st Chapter as it serves as your reward for beating it.

Kiryu Kazuma said TRANS RIGHTS

Still a one woman show here on Backlog Battle, as we continue my 2nd week of PAX West coverage! This time, we're hitting NIS America hard! Ys X: Proud Nordics! Trails Beyond The Horizon! Starbites! Here are my hands-on impressions of these games! youtu.be/e6nWcn7_FVY

Ready for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles! What system are you playing it on?

These Trails in the Sky chocolates from Christopher Elbow look like art, chocolates so gorgeous you feel guilty eating them. 🍫✨ Thanks @gungho-america.bsky.social for such a beautiful (and delicious) surprise!

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This week has been huge for me because I feel like I’m slowly accepting parts of myself that I’ve been super critical about. I’m not saying this to prove anything to anyone - I’m declaring this to myself today so I’ll remember how amazing I’ve felt these past few days. 💖

Did you hear? We’re getting a new Fire Emblem NEXT YEAR! And I’ve got everything you need to know about it AND the newly announced Dragon Quest VII Reimagined! Here's every JRPG from today’s Nintendo Direct, all in one compact place! youtu.be/9DTJobyalYw

Whoa! I've gotten lots of new followers, so let me introduce myself! I'm Lexi! A lot of people call me Auntie because I give off that vibe AND I love JRPGs, so that makes me your JRPG Auntie! I've made videos on Backlog Battle on YouTube for 8+ years now and have 50k subscribers! Nice to meet you!

We’re slowly making our way through my PAX West coverage, and today’s is a BIG ONE: three MASSIVE Square Enix JRPG previews! Final Fantasy! Dragon Quest! Octopath! All arriving starting at the end of this month! Find out what I thought of them! youtu.be/QIKK5nzNvT0

After playing Hollow Knight: Silksong at PAX West and then spending 20 more hours at home, I finally figured out why I ended up glued to it for 10 straight hours… and loved it! Find out why in my latest video! youtu.be/oYIzZYNol6E

Played Pokémon Legends: Z-A & Kirby Air Riders on Switch 2 at #PAXWest2025 and one of them completely flipped my expectations! Which one do you think it was? Watch my video and find out! youtu.be/_hTzYuq4ds0

I want to thank @legitlexine.bsky.social for recommending Tactics Ogre Reborn in one of their videos, a while back. About a month and a half ago, I purchased the game on the Nintendo e-shop sales, and I'm about 165 hours in my first playthrough. About to attack the post-game dungeons.

Obligatory repost

Couldn’t post this last night because I had no reception, but I’m so happy I got to sleep in a bed ON A TRAIN! 🚆

Maury is awake and scaled pillow mountain. He’s very happy! 🥰

Good morning! This is my morning hair 🥰

Just some of the many people who made my first #PAXWest a memorable experience (and there’s a few more too!)

Fun Amtrak safety card illustrations

I missed the Final Fantasy Tactics panel yesterday, so this is the best time to catch up!

Maury is wondering how his brothers are doing in Portland and misses them dearly. He hasn’t seen them since October 💔

So our train is setting itself up to pull another train that got stuck because it lost power, causing an hour delay. 👀 Meanwhile:

Time to send some emails out!

Goodbye Seattle! This was a really, really fun two days! Thank you for having me! 💖 #PAXWest

Maury’s really sad that we’re leaving Seattle 💔

My time at PAX West ends today. But if there’s one thing this expo helped me see again is that despite the negativity online, the realest gamers still exist elsewhere, and are still positively passionate about the games they play! And I’m constantly humbled by their passion 💖

Again behind on posts! Resident Evil Requiem! I beat the demo!

Ok this will be my PAX WEST ‘25 thread! First one! Me: “Is Blood of the Dawnwalker going to be at PAX?” Them:

Ready? Set? PAX (West 2025)!

Good morning from Mount Shasta!

I forgot to upload a pic of my travel companion and me!

Ok. This Travel Pillow rocks! Took a 20 minute nap sitting up and snored so fast! Gonna make this overnight train ride so nice! Don’t knock it til you try it! @trtltravel.bsky.social

You can’t even tell that I’m crutch girl right now

Guys! It’s 3am and I have a TRAIN to catch TODAY! And I need to sleep! So excited!

I asked TikTok what dress I should wear at @square-enix-games.com’s Community Event on Saturday and got thousands of comments and likes! Here’s a sampling of what that looked like!