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

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Published: 2026-03-12T13:01:00+00:00
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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 stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel. Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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