Joseph Hooper @ PAX West
@th3hoopman.bsky.social
Software developer by day. Video game enthusiast by pretty much any other time.
Owner of CantPause.com / YouTube.com/@cantpause
Host of the Player Player podcast
Co-Host on @crossplayconvos.bsky.social
Owner of CantPause.com / YouTube.com/@cantpause
Host of the Player Player podcast
Co-Host on @crossplayconvos.bsky.social
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We’re doing an @extralife4kids.bsky.social stream on Friday! Come hang out with us as we raise money for a great cause. 💙
Friday! 15 hour Extra Life stream starting at 10am ET! Indie games! Party games! INDIE PARTY GAMES!
Watch: youtube.com/@crossplayco...
Donate: bit.ly/cpcextralife
Watch: youtube.com/@crossplayco...
Donate: bit.ly/cpcextralife
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We’re doing an @extralife4kids.bsky.social stream on Friday! Come hang out with us as we raise money for a great cause. 💙
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I hope everyone will help me congratulate @th3hoopman.bsky.social on his debut at The Indie Informer!
Read his wonderful work below:
Read his wonderful work below:
With oversized blades come oversized gameplay expectations. Can Gigasword deliver?
Gigasword Impressions: Gigantic Expectations
This sword’s not for just any old buster.
the-indie-in-former.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I hope everyone will help me congratulate @th3hoopman.bsky.social on his debut at The Indie Informer!
Read his wonderful work below:
Read his wonderful work below:
Go easy on me.
I hope everyone will help me congratulate @th3hoopman.bsky.social on his debut at The Indie Informer!
Read his wonderful work below:
Read his wonderful work below:
With oversized blades come oversized gameplay expectations. Can Gigasword deliver?
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Go easy on me.
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This week, the crew builds a list of the best games to play during the month of October! From horrific scares to a cozy fall vibe, we have a game for everyone. Pour a hot beverage, relax, and let’s get spooky! 🎃
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/FL6Iwf-M-XA?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/FL6Iwf-M-XA?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
October 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This week, the crew builds a list of the best games to play during the month of October! From horrific scares to a cozy fall vibe, we have a game for everyone. Pour a hot beverage, relax, and let’s get spooky! 🎃
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/FL6Iwf-M-XA?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/FL6Iwf-M-XA?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
W. Fantastic game.
October 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
W. Fantastic game.
Maybe one of my favorite pods of all time? I love this game.
We have arrived at Room 46, and we are still obsessed. Luke, Claire and Joseph are here with a brand new, no-holds-barred spoiler-filled chat about Blue Prince!
Watch: youtu.be/In647FS-reU
Listen: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Watch: youtu.be/In647FS-reU
Listen: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
October 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Maybe one of my favorite pods of all time? I love this game.
Sometimes I have to make some tough realizations on the show, this was one of them (Demon Tides is still gas though 🔥)
September 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Sometimes I have to make some tough realizations on the show, this was one of them (Demon Tides is still gas though 🔥)
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Wake up y'all, the squad has another one!
@clairebearrose.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social, @th3hoopman.bsky.social & @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social are back to talk about their favorite games of PAX West!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/S7mh26Py1yk?...
@clairebearrose.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social, @th3hoopman.bsky.social & @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social are back to talk about their favorite games of PAX West!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/S7mh26Py1yk?...
September 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Wake up y'all, the squad has another one!
@clairebearrose.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social, @th3hoopman.bsky.social & @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social are back to talk about their favorite games of PAX West!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/S7mh26Py1yk?...
@clairebearrose.bsky.social, @jacob.bsky.social, @th3hoopman.bsky.social & @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social are back to talk about their favorite games of PAX West!
Audio: plnk.to/crossplaycon...
Video: youtu.be/S7mh26Py1yk?...
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Recently @th3hoopman.bsky.social and @jacob.bsky.social attended a special Hands-On Preview Event hosted by @xbox.com! They played Hollow Knight: Silksong on the ROG Xbox Ally X and more. Let's talk about it!
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/L6dLh4qhHkI?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/L6dLh4qhHkI?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
September 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Recently @th3hoopman.bsky.social and @jacob.bsky.social attended a special Hands-On Preview Event hosted by @xbox.com! They played Hollow Knight: Silksong on the ROG Xbox Ally X and more. Let's talk about it!
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/L6dLh4qhHkI?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/L6dLh4qhHkI?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
I spent a week moving my site over to Substack, but now that it's done, I can start sharing my thoughts about some of the most interesting things I saw at PAX. Let's start with No Stone Unturned from @wisemonkeyltd.bsky.social!
www.cantpause.com/p/no-stone-u...
www.cantpause.com/p/no-stone-u...
No Stone Unturned has Hints of Undertale's DNA
Is it blasphemous to make such a lofty comparison?
www.cantpause.com
September 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I spent a week moving my site over to Substack, but now that it's done, I can start sharing my thoughts about some of the most interesting things I saw at PAX. Let's start with No Stone Unturned from @wisemonkeyltd.bsky.social!
www.cantpause.com/p/no-stone-u...
www.cantpause.com/p/no-stone-u...
I jumped on Octopath Traveller 0 and Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake at PAX. I break down my thoughts in the short(ish) ep below!
This week, the crew breaks down their time playing some upcoming titles from Square Enix including: FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles, OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, and DRAGON QUEST I + II HD-2D Remake!
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/qJzjT0WGZ28?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
Watch or listen now!
Video: youtu.be/qJzjT0WGZ28?...
Audio: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
September 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I jumped on Octopath Traveller 0 and Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake at PAX. I break down my thoughts in the short(ish) ep below!
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Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
Portfolio
emmkid.info
September 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
Some of these bugs be singing their mf heart out
September 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Some of these bugs be singing their mf heart out
Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam stores are all cooked lol
September 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam stores are all cooked lol
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Want to see @th3hoopman.bsky.social and I literally transform into mad scientists in the name of Video Game Trivia? Well have I got a PAX Panel VOD for you! Big shoutout to @jacob.bsky.social for hosting such fun panels! Always a blast to be a part of it. 🎉😻🥰
Video Game Trivia: Forever from PAX West 2025 is available on YouTube now!
Thanks to the crew for getting me the file so quickly and for everyone that came by!
youtu.be/wm6WEZFjosA?...
Thanks to the crew for getting me the file so quickly and for everyone that came by!
youtu.be/wm6WEZFjosA?...
Video Game Trivia: Forever (PAX West 2025) [Ep. 32]
YouTube video by Jacob McCourt
youtu.be
September 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Want to see @th3hoopman.bsky.social and I literally transform into mad scientists in the name of Video Game Trivia? Well have I got a PAX Panel VOD for you! Big shoutout to @jacob.bsky.social for hosting such fun panels! Always a blast to be a part of it. 🎉😻🥰
Crazy hand drawn artwork combined with fun and varied combat abilities made this one a standout last weekend. Apparently the have a 2 (yes TWO) hour demo up right now for people interested.
store.steampowered.com/app/1446900/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1446900/...
September 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Crazy hand drawn artwork combined with fun and varied combat abilities made this one a standout last weekend. Apparently the have a 2 (yes TWO) hour demo up right now for people interested.
store.steampowered.com/app/1446900/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1446900/...
This might be one of the greatest weeks of my life.
- Short work week
- PAX West wrap up
- Silksong launch
- NFL Regular season start
- New JJK season 3 trailer
- Blue Prince merch
What generational disaster is coming my way to balance all of this out?
- Short work week
- PAX West wrap up
- Silksong launch
- NFL Regular season start
- New JJK season 3 trailer
- Blue Prince merch
What generational disaster is coming my way to balance all of this out?
September 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This might be one of the greatest weeks of my life.
- Short work week
- PAX West wrap up
- Silksong launch
- NFL Regular season start
- New JJK season 3 trailer
- Blue Prince merch
What generational disaster is coming my way to balance all of this out?
- Short work week
- PAX West wrap up
- Silksong launch
- NFL Regular season start
- New JJK season 3 trailer
- Blue Prince merch
What generational disaster is coming my way to balance all of this out?
Fastest $150 impulse buy I've ever made
Introducing the Blue Prince physical collection in partnership with @iam8bit.com.
The collection includes the Commissary Bundle, PS5 physical edition, pins, a notebook, The Red Prince children's book and more.
The pre-order is open NOW: blueprince.iam8bit.com
The collection includes the Commissary Bundle, PS5 physical edition, pins, a notebook, The Red Prince children's book and more.
The pre-order is open NOW: blueprince.iam8bit.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Fastest $150 impulse buy I've ever made
I got the pleasure of going into this demo blind. Be like me. It was unexpected to say the least. These dudes with the spinny hats are so creative.
store.steampowered.com/app/2776770/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2776770/...
September 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I got the pleasure of going into this demo blind. Be like me. It was unexpected to say the least. These dudes with the spinny hats are so creative.
store.steampowered.com/app/2776770/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2776770/...
This game had me smiling the whole time I had the controller. Can't wait for this one next year
store.steampowered.com/app/2453640/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2453640/...
September 2, 2025 at 3:52 AM
This game had me smiling the whole time I had the controller. Can't wait for this one next year
store.steampowered.com/app/2453640/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2453640/...
September 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Man I love black people (and @nolanerdcast.bsky.social) #PAXWest
September 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Man I love black people (and @nolanerdcast.bsky.social) #PAXWest
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PAX day 2 was wonderful!!
Thank you to everyone who saw me and said hi 🥹 it was amazing meeting you!
@finruin.bsky.social @th3hoopman.bsky.social @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social @rogueleader76.bsky.social @trinaaballerina.bsky.social @jacob.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who saw me and said hi 🥹 it was amazing meeting you!
@finruin.bsky.social @th3hoopman.bsky.social @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social @rogueleader76.bsky.social @trinaaballerina.bsky.social @jacob.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 7:10 AM
PAX day 2 was wonderful!!
Thank you to everyone who saw me and said hi 🥹 it was amazing meeting you!
@finruin.bsky.social @th3hoopman.bsky.social @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social @rogueleader76.bsky.social @trinaaballerina.bsky.social @jacob.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who saw me and said hi 🥹 it was amazing meeting you!
@finruin.bsky.social @th3hoopman.bsky.social @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social @rogueleader76.bsky.social @trinaaballerina.bsky.social @jacob.bsky.social
Waking up having played Silksong is a high I can't really explain
August 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Waking up having played Silksong is a high I can't really explain