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Level 45 • 48k+ subscribers • JRPGs, RPGs, Japanese, indies, niche games, design and more • 💛☁️👾🖤 🇵🇭 • 📧 alex @backlogbattle .com

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Alex | Backlog Battle
7 months
I can’t believe I got to meet Tifa herself, @brittbaron ! Thank you for being such a kind and generous soul!
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4 years
Let’s do something fun! Which series do you stan more? Like for Dragon Quest, Retweet for Final Fantasy!
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4 years
This is the only Jason Lee I know.
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6 months
Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1st. Dragon Ball/Z, Chrono Trigger, and Dragon Quest were very important games to me, and without his artwork, these games wouldn't feel the same. #RIPAkiraToriyama
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3 years
Like this if you recognize this ladder and have climbed it. #TalesofArise
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2 years
People want English voice acting in JRPGs for a variety of reasons. Some people use voiced lines, for instance, to listen to what’s going on screen automatically as their friend or partner plays it. Or better yet, when someone can’t read the text. Having an option is always good.
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2 months
Haters: "Square Enix is only going to make Triple A action games, yarr." Square Enix:
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If you love RPGs, you have an amazing year ahead! We’ve recapped everything we’ve just announced - read it on the Square Enix Blog. Check it out here:
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 months
I can actually flex my art degree with #MetaphorReFantazio ! The monster designs are clearly inspired by Hieronymus Bosch! Here's a comparison of Bosch's work with an actual enemy in Metaphor!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
7 months
.​⁠ @SquareEnix invited me to experience FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
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2 years
To celebrate the official release of Potionomics, I made a beginner's guide for anyone just starting out! Hope this all helps you out on your burgeoning businesses!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
6 months
Reality check: These four Square Enix games came out over the past year. We're feasting with great games, y'all!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 months
I turned 45 today!
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2 months
I don’t normally speak out about new YouTube features, but this whole Jump Ahead feature that lets you skip the “slow parts” of videos undermines creativity and homogenizes content. It’s bad.
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2 years
AI The Somnium Files nirvanA Initiative is Uchikoshi’s return to form, combining an exhilarating mystery with quality of life features and new gameplay that instantly makes this one of the must play games of the year! Here’s my spoiler-free review!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
6 years
Wow. That stock really took a hit after the Tumblr announcement. (Verizon owns Tumblr)
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3 years
Looking for a classic horror game to play? I am giving away a US and EU PS4 code for Fatal Frame Maiden of Black Water! RT and let me know why you want to play this game to enter! I’ll be selecting the winners on Friday, October 29th! Good luck! @KoeiTecmoUS @koeitecmoeurope
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
JRPGs are trending for all the wrong reasons today, so let’s change that! Here’s just some of my favorite JRPGs of recent memory!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
2 years
For a game that I wasn't even planning on playing this year, Trails from Zero caught me by surprise by becoming one of my favorite games of 2022! Find out how this 12+ year old game holds up and why it's absolutely a must play in my review! @NISAmerica
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Alex | Backlog Battle
1 year
How to know if a Final Fantasy is truly a Final Fantasy: Step 1: Does the logo have “Final Fantasy” in it? If yes, then it’s a Final Fantasy.
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1 year
Facts 😉
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
What’s a game or series you’d like more people to play?
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3 years
Others: Wow, 2022 is going to have lots of games! Me, looking at the next two months:
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
Every Final Fantasy from I to X, all on the Vita
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3 years
Hi friends! If you haven't played Tales of Arise, now's your chance! I am giving away a NA PS4/PS5 for Tales of Arise! Just retweet this and tell me why you're interested in the game! I'll be announcing the winner on October 13th! @BandaiNamcoUS @TalesofSeries
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Alex | Backlog Battle
1 year
We all stumbled upon JRPGs in different ways, so I invited 12 of my YouTube friends to share the games that shaped their love for the genre! Link to the video in the thread!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 months
The PS1 was an amazing era of JRPGs, so narrowing it down to just 10 is a tall order! Find out which 10 made the cut in my latest video! Link in the replies!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
No series has had the guts to be able to tell stories like Falcom does with Trails, and with Cold Steel 4 you'll be experiencing a journey filled with twists and turns that'll rouse you, make you smile and cry all the way to its credits. Watch my review:
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Alex | Backlog Battle
5 years
The Danganronpa Team's newest game is out tomorrow, and you'll want to watch this review of Zanki Zero: Last Beginning and see it's all about - no spoilers, of course! Enjoy the video!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
9 months
I feel this with my every being. This is probably why I've begun to appreciate JRPGs that limit the amount of items you can carry.
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
Every time you’re feeling down whenever someone tells you that JRPGs are a dying genre, let yourself be reminded of how incredible this year has been for the genre and look forward to what else is to come!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
6 years
FYI, LL tomorrow with MHW producer and Yoshi-P #FFXIV
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Alex | Backlog Battle
5 months
. @RunaRPG is an incredible upcoming JRPG that blends the best elements of both Persona and Xenoblade, and their Kickstarter just went live TODAY! Let's check out the trailer and how this game's going to play in my latest video! Link in the replies!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
2 years
From fans and by fans, Kriegsfront Tactics is looking to be the long awaited Front Mission game we've been waiting for years! Here's some info and gameplay taken of this amazing game, from the people who brought you Coffee Talk, of all things!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
7 months
Hey everyone! Look who I found! @TheDavidVinc
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7 months
JRPGs may be niche, but there's at least one for every letter of the alphabet! And to showcase how diverse this genre is, I've also invited 25 YouTubers to join me in this collab! See if you know the games and the names and watch this epic video!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
After transcribing, cleaning up grammar, and creating and matching two different sets of subtitles, my chat with @auuo is now live! I hope this interview inspires you to create things that you can be proud of and check out Fantasian on Apple Arcade!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
10 year ago, I found a part of myself that I never thought I had. She was a troublemaker, a heartbreaker, and an all around bitch. But without her, I never could have found the strength and courage to become the person who I am today. #TDOV #TDOV2021 #TransDayOfVisibility
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
"13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim demonstrates a maturation of Vanillaware’s aesthetic & gameplay design that they could only show in this way, displaying a mastery of the craft that they’ve constantly improved upon & iterated." My spoiler-free review: #13Sentinels
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Alex | Backlog Battle
9 months
It's almost Black Friday and Cyber Monday! So what better way to figure out what JRPGs came out this year that *might* go on sale than to check out this massive collaboration between myself and 13 other YouTubers! Chapter markers included! Watch it now!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
2 years
Ever wonder why Jack, Ash, Jed and Neon were named that way? That’s because in the first Final Fantasy, you only had up to four letters to name each character! Isn’t that right, @fforigin ? #StrangerOfParadise 😉
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
One thing that I've always loved about Yakuza is that they always ask Japanese actors to be a part of their stories. Jo Sawashiro is played by Shinichi Tsutsumi, who is primarily known as a stage actor. #YakuzaLikeADragon
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Alex | Backlog Battle
2 years
Many of you tell me that the definition of JRPG is clear. Well, exhibit A:
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4 months
I just got two of the best JRPGs of 2023, and one of them’s my Game of the Year! Thanks for this awesome gift @SquareEnix !
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5 years
Yoshi-P addresses issues with Ishgard Restoration #FFXIV
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Alex | Backlog Battle
2 months
By the time you see this, you'll start to see reviews of Trails through Daybreak come out. I wanted to let you all know that I need a little bit more time to finish my review and I'm planning on releasing it next week. Thanks for your patience and I hope you look forward to it!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 months
I TURNED 45 THIS MONTH! And as it turns out, many of you have questions asking me what it's like gaming in my 40s! And what else is there to do than to ANSWER ALL OF THEM! Watch the video linked in the replies to find out my answers to these burning questions!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
5 months
Hundreds of video games release every single day, and there’s a ton of great games that come out that just get buried by others that have better exposure. So let’s appreciate the underappreciated! Here’s 10 JRPGs that deserve more attention! Link in the replies!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
Hello #SakuraWars fans! I have the privilege of interviewing the director of the latest game and I wanted to know if you have any questions or comments you’d like to say to him?
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Alex | Backlog Battle
2 years
Before #TDOV ends in the West Coast, I figured I’d post a more recent pic of me all dolled up. I just came out to my YouTube subscribers as gender fluid today and while I don’t know what happen, I’m happy that this weight’s been lifted off my shoulders. Love you all!
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5 years
I LOVE THIS LOGO! The colors, the composition!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin sold 1 million copies! Congratulations to @XSEEDGames and Edelweiss on this incredible achievement! Who would’ve thought that farming rice and slicing monsters would be so much fun? Oh, and the game is 30% off on all platforms it’s on until early July!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
1 year
I invited 9 of my favorite YouTubers to talk about their favorite JRPG soundtracks! If you love JRPG soundtracks, you'll definitely love what we've got in store! Link in the replies!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
1 year
Trails to Azure not only serves as an exciting conclusion to the Crossbell duology, but is also a historic moment that finally plugs a missing chapter in the Trails series in the West. Finally, the Trails series is now whole! Here's my review:
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Alex | Backlog Battle
5 months
Many thanks to @Atlus_West for sending me the Collector’s Edition of Unicorn Overlord, one of my favorite games this year!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
Hi friends! I just want to announce that I am giving away a Steam key for Astria Ascending! Just retweet this and tell me why you're interested in the game! I'll be announcing the winner on September 30th! Also, check out @AstriAscending @StudiosArtisan and @DearVillagers !
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3 years
With its streamlined combat, rewarding skill system, and fantastic story with a great cast of characters, Tales of Arise is one of the best action JRPGs I've ever played! Here's my spoiler-free review! @BandaiNamcoUS @TalesofU
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
When I said that I was making my last Arise video, I didn't say I'd NEVER make another one! If you're new to Tales, here's the perfect video to watch if you want to play more games in this series, featuring @ZaffreRevo @JRPGGaming and @ShintaiReviews !
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Alex | Backlog Battle
1 year
Good morning! Today is unlike any other day of the year because I’m turning 44 today! Here are other video game characters sharing my special day today!
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7 months
Thank you 🙏
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5 years
Judgment is a testament to the powerful storytelling of @RGGStudio and a feat of localization in every aspect! Return to the bright lights and seedy streets of Kamurocho and watch my spoiler-free review here! @SEGA @sam_mullen @TriggerRedd @greg_chun
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4 years
I'm shocked. Really shocked that out of all the Bernie memes posted over the past day, no one ever thought of making this one.
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Alex | Backlog Battle
1 year
“Do you recommend Octopath Traveler II?” Me:
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5 years
For those looking to fill the void now that Game of Thrones is over, might I suggest:
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2 years
The Cruel King and the Great Hero is a rare and optimistic RPG tale in these dire times, delivering a hopeful message wrapped in a strong visual and aural presentation that soothes your heart and soul. My review: @NISAmerica
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
Like this if you ever felt that certain RPG magic spells/skills/abilities should’ve caused more damage based on what they looked like they actually did
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Alex | Backlog Battle
9 months
@corybarlog Cory, wasn’t there a quote by Stephen King that said at some point, all creation becomes a shared collaboration with the audience?
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1 year
I interviewed Junzo Hosoi, the head of Gust, about Atelier Marie! I was able to ask him if we'll ever see Mana Khemia again or if English voice acting would ever return! Find out his answers - and more! - in my latest video!
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7 months
Angry Gamer: "Square Enix has abandoned turn-based JRPGs!" Me: "Here's 10 amazing modern turn-based Square Enix JRPGs that you'll definitely want to check out!"
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2 years
Chained Echoes changes up turn-based JRPG combat and creates a leveling experience that still maintains the freedom and challenges that fans of the genre love! Learn all about it in my latest deep dive!
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4 years
We did it! 8000 subscribers!
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2 years
Labyrinth of Galleria is a great way to get acquainted to first person dungeon crawler RPGs, with tons of depth, a great story, and a ton of nooks and crannies to discover! Here's my review of this upcoming JRPG!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
2 years
One of the most awesome things about growing up with video games is that some of us decide to make our own mark in the genres we love! Here are five Western developed JRPGs that are coming very, very soon!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between... we did it WE’RE OVER 9000!
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2 months
Thanks to @SquareEnix for the @UniqloUSA shirt and a wonderful night at the theater! #FinalFantasy #BenaroyaHall
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1 year
There was a point in time that I wasn't playing JRPGs. But, as you can see, I've been back at it since! Find out how I fell back in love with JRPGs as well as what I learned from the experience in my latest video!
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3 years
It's New Year's Eve, which means it's time for the 2nd Annual Backlog Battle Awards! I hope the show reminds you that video games are awesome and look back at 2021's games with a renewed fondness for our favorite hobby! Enjoy, everyone!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
Two years ago, we were graced with this amazing rendition of the Majima Construction anthem
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Alex | Backlog Battle
5 years
The RGG team, including @TriggerRedd and the rest of SEGA have a lot of work ahead of them. Please give them your energy!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
#YakuzaLikeADragon should win #TheGameAwards2020 Best RPG by virtue of its #breadphysics alone! You've never seen bread tear like this in any video game before!
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4 years
❌ Tower defense ❌ RTS ❌ Visual novel ✅ Great strategy game ✅ Great story-driven game ✅ Game of the Year contender ✅ Pretty damn awesome #13Sentinels
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
"13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim demonstrates a maturation of Vanillaware’s aesthetic & gameplay design that they could only show in this way, displaying a mastery of the craft that they’ve constantly improved upon & iterated." My spoiler-free review: #13Sentinels
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
Shin Megami Tensei V is finally out and here is my long awaited spoiler-free review of the game, clocking in at a MASSIVE 22 minutes - the longest review I've ever made! Watch and find out why I absolutely loved SMTV over the other games in the series!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
@AutomaticZen @jasonschreier I can see it now: Hulk has a 99% chance to hit bad guy next to him. He misses
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
Surprise! Yakuza: Like A Dragon has an English dub! There's a bunch of other news revealed as well, so check this video out and get the latest bits of info!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
What upcoming games are you looking forward to playing in the coming months?
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5 years
Iiiits official! 5000 subscribers!
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4 years
Happy Holidays! Thanks to @NISAmerica and @XSEEDGames , I am giving away the ENTIRE Trails of Cold Steel Quadrilogy on the PS4 to ONE lucky person! Watch this short video to find out how YOU can win all the games in this amazing series!
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3 years
#NieRReplicant is the definitive NieR experience and given its pedigree, it's not only a must-play for fans of Yoko Taro's work but also anyone who's been wanting to get into a brand new action RPG series. Here's my in-depth, spoiler-free review!
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Alex | Backlog Battle
4 years
I was wondering why I was getting lots of comments on one of my Falcom videos - until, of course, I realized there’s drama going on in the community. AGAIN. Let people play Trails games the way they want to. Not everyone has the time to play through 8 games to get caught up.
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4 years
I love #YakuzaLikeADragon so much that I was inspired to make a short music video using the gameplay I captured while reviewing it! Hope you all are enjoying the game just as much as I did! @RGGStudio @SEGA
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Alex | Backlog Battle
6 years
Ok Twitter, what’s your favorite Yakuza karaoke song of all time?
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3 years
It’s my balloon day today! I hope you all can join me on my first ever Twitch stream in 4 years in about 4 hours!
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3 years
I’m halfway through this talk I’ve been meaning to watch between Mark Cerny and Ken Levine and realized that we’re almost coming up to Bioshock Infinite’s 10 year anniversary in 2023. Art by @alexgarnerart
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Alex | Backlog Battle
3 years
Happy Monday everyone! Name your favorite non-Final Fantasy Square games from the PlayStation era! I’ll give you one of mine:
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6 years
A few weeks ago, I asked Yakuza fans what their favorite karaoke song was. Watch this latest video and find out if your favorite song topped the charts !
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4 years
Level 41 achieved! Gonna make sure today is awesome!
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5 years
What’s that, Haruto? It’s Yakuza 6’s one year anniversary next week? And we’re making a special video about it? Something about live chat? Well, we’ll just have to wait and see what it’s all about now, do we?
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1 year
It's true: I don't care about console wars!
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