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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 09/06/2026

My mind is blown. Let's talk about that Nintendo Direct, shall we? Link below.

Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 26/05/2026

New video! I love a good story, and even more than that, I love a good TWISTED story. These are the ten most out-there plots in JRPGs. If your favorite didn't make my list, let me know and maybe we can do a Part 2. Link below.

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 29/04/2026

New video! Are you a dubber or a subber? I'm here and ready for all the accusations of "fake fan" and "tourist" and "skill issue" (???). Let's get into it.

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 20/03/2026

If you're into a breezy watch with some classic, dark JRPG recommendations, check out my latest! Link below.

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 16/03/2026

New video! I'm looking at JRPGs with just the right amount of dark-and-twisted to provide some relief from a genre otherwise full of light and cheerful power-of-friendship stories. Let me know if there are any I missed, in the comments! Likes and Reposts appreciated!

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 02/03/2026

If the news of the Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Collector's Edition's price blew your mind, well, you're not alone. But it gave us the idea to sit down and go through EVERY Trails CE and rank them, so I guess some good came of it... RTs and Likes greatly appreciated!

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 24/02/2026

The Trails series is coming to an end... and I have some thoughts. If you want to chat, check out the video and drop me a comment! Link below.

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 20/02/2026

If you're in the market for some Ys, then today's your lucky day, because Ys X Proud Nordics is out! Check out my review (link below) if you wanna know all the details about what makes this different than the previous version of Ys X.

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 04/02/2026

We've gotta talk about this Xenoblade leak! Video below:

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 02/02/2026

We have been so blessed with Dragon Quest these last couple of years! (Dragon Blessed?) The latest remake, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, is coming this week, and I've got a full review for you right here! Or below, I mean. (Thanks to Square Enix for providing the review code.)

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 28/01/2026

New video this week! The storytelling in Trails is the best because it takes some HUGE swings and has some of the most creative ideas in science fiction and fantasy. Let's talk about that, shall we? (Spoiler-free until the very end of the video, plenty of warning.)

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 14/01/2026

The hype for Trails Beyond the Horizon is very real - if you want to know my thoughts, check out my spoiler-free review! Link below, RTs and Likes always appreciated!

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 03/12/2025

Octopath Traveler 0 is here, and it brings the biggest changes to the Octopath series yet! Let's talk about those changes, and whether or not this is worthy of the name! Thanks @SquareEnix for providing the code (and for making the game). Link below, RTs greatly appreciated!

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 25/11/2025

New video! Time to gush about the COOLEST Trails merch I've ever seen! Come hang out 😊

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 20/11/2025

A little late-night bump for this one, wherein I proclaim your favorite game aged like milk... sorry in advance. Link below, RTs appreciated!

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 20/11/2025

New video! Let's talk about how we can advocate for Trails (or any game or series we want to get more exposure for)!

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 30/10/2025

I love getting spooky game recommendations from people, so I thought, why don't I make some of my own? These are all games I've played recently, and they're all absolutely worth your time. (Okay, one of them is a demo, but STILL, you need to play it.) 🔗👇, ♻️appreciated!

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 24/10/2025

Join me and @dallahgames.bsky.social tonight at 7pm CT as we stream #LittleNightmares3! It will be spooky! And hey, thanks to @bandainamcousa.bsky.social for providing the code. Look forward to some more LN3 content from me later in the month, too!

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 08/10/2025

Harvestella is one of the best under-the-radar titles from @square-enix-games.com that you've never heard of. Unless you've been following me, in which case you've DEFINITELY heard of it. Here's why you might have missed it, and why you shouldn't! RTs appreciated! youtu.be/7C5JD1wd0so

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 02/10/2025

To any trolls out there, if you really want to get to me in a comment, you won't do it by calling me woke or whatever. This is the way. 🥲😭😅

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 02/10/2025

New video! I was hyped for these JRPGs -- some of them I even started out enjoying! But then... things took a turn. Likes and RTs appreciated, let me know what you think in the video comments! youtu.be/Xbn6rnf0Zbg

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 01/10/2025

I posted recently about our annual Walk to End Alzheimer's, in honor of my father-in-law Martin who we lost to Alzheimer's disease. We're just $95 away from meeting our goal! If you're able to give, I would appreciate it so much! Thank you!! act.alz.org/goto/JustThe...

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 29/09/2025

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is coming this week, and thanks to @square-enix-games.com, I was able to play it early to make this video. I wanted to focus on the new element that really makes this THE definitive version of the game to me -- the voicework. youtu.be/aRC05k7VxjE

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 18/09/2025

My first of at least three (3) physical copies of this game I bought has arrived! 😅 Maybe you can't tell but I'm very excited for this game. Are you getting it? For what platform?? @gungho-america.bsky.social #trailsinthesky1stchapter

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 18/09/2025

My Trails in the Sky review is going to take a little longer, but I wanted to drop in with some hype and tell you all WHY this is such an important game, and why Trails as a series really matters. (Thanks to @gungho-america.bsky.social for the code) RTs appreciated! youtu.be/g_HZFuayxIM

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 18/09/2025

Some of you may know we lost my father-in-law to Alzheimer's a few years back. Every year we participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's, and if you would consider donating to help us meet our goals, it would mean so much to me and Jenn! Thank you!! act.alz.org/goto/JustThe...

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 09/09/2025

There's been a lot of discourse around the "proper" order to play the Trails series. So I want to talk about the problems with playing out of order... AND the benefits! Let me know your thoughts in the comments! youtu.be/OBQ1ZwCj5tg

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 08/09/2025

Thanks so much to @bandainamcousa.bsky.social for having me to take a look at Digimon Story: Time Stranger! I'm so into the more dark and serious appeal of a series that has grown with me into adulthood, and it's going to be a must-play in October. Check out my thoughts here! youtu.be/OMY010JO-5o

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 04/09/2025

My final @square-enix-games.com demo at PAX West this year was Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and let me tell you... You're not ready for how good this is gonna be. Let's talk about it. Dragon Quest I & II Impressions | Rebirth of Giants youtu.be/mw1YG1cVdD4

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 03/09/2025

Thanks to @square-enix-games.com, I got the chance to take Octopath Traveler 0 for a spin at PAX West. How does it play? Let's talk about it! Does the New (Old) Octopath Move the Series Forward? Octopath Traveler 0 PAX West Impressions youtu.be/zLVc1jPaS_k

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 25/08/2025

Quartet manages to feel both nostalgic and new. Its story is moving and complex. In short, it's a new indie JRPG masterpiece. Check out my full, spoiler-free review! This Indie JRPG Does Almost EVERYTHING Right | Quartet Review youtu.be/fST0DeavqME

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 21/08/2025

It's making me so happy to see everyone excited and playing the #TrailsintheSky1stChapter demo! If you want to know my thoughts after having completed it, I just posted a video - let me know how much you're enjoying the game! Demo Impressions! Trails in the Sky Remake Is 🔥 youtu.be/WGTlNoLP0Cw

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 11/08/2025

Trails is full of strong characters. But which one is the STRONGEST? Let's look at all the main characters (minus Nayuta, he's just a lil boy) and figure out which one can kick all the others' butts! Reposts appreciated! youtu.be/wJ-01R11vVo

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 07/08/2025

It's that time again: Time for me to recommend a bunch of underrated JRPGs that do NOT get the credit they deserve! Take a look and let me know what you think - RTs greatly appreciated! youtu.be/39y7tYhhxQE

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 04/08/2025

Anime is hugely influential on JRPGs. And no game is more anime-inspired than the Trails series. That's why I think we need a new anime adaptation of the Trails story. But we need to look at where the two previous Trails anime went wrong. youtu.be/AmGCI4XtwZ0

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 27/06/2025

Trails is my favorite series. But that doesn't mean it can't be improved! Here are the ways I think the Trails remakes can fix the series's biggest problems. Here's How the Remakes Can FIX Trails youtu.be/yiwTanIs4i0

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 15/06/2025

Got home from Japan (can you tell how tired I am?😅) to find this in my mailbox. Thanks @square-enix-games@.com, so happy to have this - Team Asano is incredible! ♥️

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 13/06/2025

There have been a lot of JRPG remasters lately, but what some games really need is a full-on remake. I break down the ten I think are most deserving here. Let me know what you think! And also, would you consider subscribing? Almost at a new milestone... youtu.be/t1Rd3YK_cig

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 08/06/2025

Osaka Expo Mascot is a Choice. Cookie Monster-meets-Cronenberg vibes fr

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 02/06/2025

Fellow Trails sickos: Should I? 😂

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 02/06/2025

First retro pickup via a stop at a random Hobby Off. @nihonfalcom for life. ♥️

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 28/05/2025

Happy #DragonQuestDay! For me, it started when this NES cart showed up at my house. And my love has grown a lot since then! DQ will always have a special place in my heart for getting me into this genre. What was your first Dragon Quest, and is it your favorite?? @square-enix-games.com‬

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Just the Gems (Branden) @justthegems.net · 19/05/2025

Just hit 1 million views on YouTube today. As a small channel in a small niche, that honestly feels really nice. Would not have thought it possible even a year ago. Thanks to everyone who's ever clicked on one of my goofy thumbnails, it means so much. ♥️ www.youtube.com/@justthegems

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