Jackson vs. Final Fantasy XIII and Other Games (Ft. Chloe Appleby)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on Final Fantasy XIII and other games with guest Chloe Appleby.

This week on Thumb Cramps, Final Marchtasy II continues and they’re joined by Powerhouse Museum’s Games Curator Chloe Appleby to look at/fight with Final Fantasy XIII for the PC, Virtual Boy for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Pokemon: Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2. Plus a brief discussion of what heaven chickens go to and the reality of video game preservation. This is one of those episodes that prove that yeah, Thumb Cramps are journalists and yeah, they can do it all. Be normal in the comments. Check out the ALT: Games program here! Get Tickets to Thumb Cramps Live in Sydney Here (Limited tix left!!!) Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts Here Thumb Cramps+ has launched!  Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers.  Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts!  Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram; Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | Chloe | Powerhouse Museum You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here . Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jackson, Duscher

Guest: Chloe Appleby

Topics covered

• Final Fantasy XIII
• video game preservation
• Nintendo Switch 2
• comedy
• game curation

Keywords

• Final Fantasy XIII
• video games
• Nintendo Switch 2
• game preservation
• comedy podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Powerhouse Museum

Products: Final Fantasy XIII, Virtual Boy, Pokemon: Pokopia

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