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Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast

Luke Lewis, Joseph Hooper & Jacob McCourt

Do you feel like you’re the only person in your circle who wants to go deep about video games regularly? We were like that too.

Every other week, we dive deep into gaming industry topics and host light-hearted conversations around our favorite video games.

With a combined 15 years of video game content creation, Luke Lewis (LukeWarmGames), Joseph Hooper (Player Player Podcast & Can’t Pause) and Jacob McCourt (Left Behind Game Club, The Gaming Brief & Video Game Trivia) publish their gaming group chat in audio form. The gang is here to break down the latest and greatest in the world of gaming with a mostly positive, insightful and fun style.

Consider Crossplay Conversations as the Voltron of Video Game Podcasts.

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Thursday · 17 min
FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION Preview
This week, Luke, Joseph, and Jacob break down their time playing the FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION demo during PAX West. Stay tuned for more coverage from PAX West 2026 very soon! Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - What did we play and what was the structure of the demo? 04:30 - New Characters 10:32 - Exploration and the Open World 16:02 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Podcast on Instagram: @crossplayconvos Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia
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September 1 · 59 min
S1E81 - 2026 Fall Gaming Planning & Predictions (Episode 81)
Episode Notes This week, Luke, Claire, and Jacob run through their plans and predictions for the fall/holiday season! From what games are a day one purchase to what will be the surprise GOTY nominee, there’s a lot to discuss. Grab your Steam Wishlist and settle for a good time! Games Discussed During Today’s Episode: Marvel’s Wolverine - Insomniac Games Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave - Nintendo Otterly Lost - Soulworks Interactive Control Resonant - Remedy Entertainment Fallen Tear: The Ascension - Winter Crew Studios Dune Awakening - Funcom Orbitals - Shapefarm Echoes of Mora - Selkies Interactive Gears of War: E-Day - The Coalition Usual June - Finji Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse - KONAMI, Evil Empire Terrible Lizards - WDR Studios LLC Resources for Today’s Episode: I Spent Hours Tracking Down Big Walk’s Mysterious Flying Folk Hero to Learn His Secret - Rebekah Valentine, Kotaku Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Ice Breaker Question: What's your excitement level heading into the fall/holiday season? 7:23 - Our September 2026 Picks 28:05 - Our October 2026 Picks 38:12 - November/December Picks and GTA VI Discussion 46:49 - Predictions for the fall/holiday season 56:33 - Surprise Announcement 58:35 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Podcast on Instagram: @crossplayconvos Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia
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August 18 · 42 min
S1E80 - Everything You Missed in the Wholesome Games Celebration (Episode 80)
On this week's episode, Jacob, Claire and Luke talk through the Wholesome Games Celebration event on Steam. Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Icebreaker Question: "What is your favorite Wholesome Game mechanic?" 3:30 - Wholesome Games Celebration 4:05 - Spiritstead 11:10 - Capy Castaway 15:40 - Mind Inc. 18:30 - Our Fave Demos 18:45 - Tony the Mole 21:20 - Jigrift 25:25 - Wild n Chill 32:00 - Beastfolk Barber 33:40 - Locomochi 34:25 - Little Sheep Valley 37:45 - Final Thoughts 38:45 - PAX West 2026 Plans and Outro Check out the event here Jacob's Panel at PAX West 2026 Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
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August 4 · 53 min
S1E79 - Denshattack!, The Mermaid Mask, Kaz Reviews and More! (Episode 79)
On this week's episode, it's time for another indie game review round up ft. Roger Reichardt from The Gamerheads Podcast! Check them out! We tackle Denshattack!, The Mermaid Mask, Kaz, Wabisabi Sushi Derby and Mistfall Hunter! Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 5:30 - Icebreaker Question: "What is your end of summer/back-to-school rituals?" 12:20 - Denshattack! 21:25 - The Mermaid Mask 31:30 - Kaz 38:05 - Wabisabi Sushi Derby 42:05 - Mistfall Hunter 50:45 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
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July 28 · 1 hr 19 min
S1E78 - Is There a Better Way to Make Games? (Episode 78)
On this week's show, Claire, Jacob and Joseph try to figure out how we can make video games more sustainably. Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Icebreaker Question: "What have you been playing?" 9:50 - What the hell is happening? The 90-second vent session. 16:50 - The early days of gaming 32:00 - Mid-budget masterpieces 37:10 - Are there too many games (the attention economy)? 44:30 - The maturation of the games industry compared to other industries 59:00 - A look to indie and theft 1:18:00 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
S1 · E77
July 7 · 1 hr 21 min
S1E77 - 007 First Light Review & Spoilercast (Episode 77)
Episode Notes This week, Luke and Jacob are joined by special guest Adam Gumbert (The Tier List & Respawn Aim Fire) to give their review of 007 First Light! Discussion starts spoiler free and then gets into spoilers later on. See timestamps below for more details. Check out Adam and the Tier List: A Video Game Podcast: Follow Adam on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/adamgumby.bsky.social Check out the Tier List on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamGumby/podcasts Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:59 - Icebreaker Question: What is your personal history with the Bond franchise and the Hitman series? 09:10 - Overall Impressions 17:41 - Light Spoilers: Chess Match Mission and License to Kill Statuses 19:42 - End of Spoilers and Mission Approaches/Gameplay Structure 25:55 - The Flow of Combat, Tacsim, and Replaying Missions 35:44 - Spoiler-Filled Story Discussion: Opening Hours 1:02:03 - Spoiler-Filled Story Discussion: Second Half and the Ending 1:18:35 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Podcast on Instagram: @crossplayconvos Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **
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June 23 · 59 min
S1E76 - Subnautica 2 Early Access Review (Episode 76)
Episode Notes This week, Claire and Luke breakdown their thoughts on the early access launch of Subnautica 2. Tune in to hear how the highly anticipated sequel compares to Claire’s favorite game of all time. Episode Resources: GamesIndustry.biz - Subnautica 2 Coverage Minnmax - Subnautica 2 Lead Gameplay Designer Interview Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Ice Breaker: What is your history with the Subnautica series? 3:28 - The launch of Subnautica 2 and overall impressions 31:14 - Can you jump into Subnautica 2 without playing the other games in the series? 31:56 - Spoilers for Subnautica 1 and 2 35:37 - The community discourse of Subnautica 2 48:24 - What would you like to see in Subnautica 2 1.0? 58:10 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Podcast on Instagram: @crossplayconvos Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia
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June 9 · 1 hr 30 min
S1E75 - Fable, Wolverine and Final Fantasy VII: Revelation - Summer Game Fest 2026 (Episode 75)
On this week's show, the boys are back to talk about the Xbox Games Showcase, the Sony State of Play and their favorite games from Summer Game Fest 2026. Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Icebreaker Question: "What was favorite announcement of the weekend?" 7:30 - Our Three Faves Games from Summer Game Fest 2026 37:00 - What are our expectations going into a showcase? 42:00 - Dissecting the showcases (PS, SGF, Xbox) 1:25:00 - What games are we still waiting to hear about? Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
S1 · E74
May 19 · 1 hr 3 min
S1E74 - The State of the Games Industry in 2026 (Episode 74)
Episode Notes This week, Joseph and Luke sit down and breakdown their thoughts on the state of the games industry in 2026. From what publishers are making the biggest impact to their thoughts on the importance of the indie scene, this is a wide ranging fireside chat ahead of the summer showcase season. Episode Resources: Joseph’s Mixtape Article on CantPause MinnMax Spotlight - Virtue and a Sledgehammer Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Icebreaker: Who is your favorite publisher in gaming currently? 7:44 - How do you feel about the industry as a whole right now? 38:27 - Are AAA vital to the games industry? 57:16 - What’s your most anticipated first-party and indie games for the reminder of 2026? 1:01:45 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Podcast on Instagram: @crossplayconvos Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **
S1 · E73
May 5 · 1 hr 1 min
S1E73 - Replaced could be one of 2026's best games [ft. Travis Colenutt] (Episode 73)
On this week's show, Joseph and Jacob are joined by Travis Colenutt to talk about some new indie gaming hotness! Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Icebreaker Question: "What's going on with the Left Behind Game Club ?" 9:00 - Replaced 22:45 - Titanium Court 34:30 - Mouse P.I. For Hire 42:40 - Gambonaza by Blukulélé 56:40 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
S1 · E72
April 21 · 50 min
S1E72 - Fishbowl: An Emotional Triumph and 2 More Indie Reviews! (Episode 72)
Episode Notes This week, the crew chats about their time playing three recent indie releases including Dosa Divas, Fishbowl, and Planet of Lana II. Spoilers for the episode: these games are great and there’s something for everyone! Thanks to Popagenda and Wholesome Games for providing review code for this episode. Games Discussed During Today’s Episode: Dosa Diva - Outerloop Games Thirsty Suitors - Outerloop Games Fishbowl - imissmyfriends.studio Planet of Lana II - Wishfully Episode Resources: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as Reviewed By A Four-Year Old - Jessica Cogswell | GameSpot Video Game Trivia: Judgement Hour (PAX East 2026) VOD Game-Pardy! A PAX East Quiz Show Event VOD - Featuring Jacob and hosted by Adam Gumbert Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:19 - Ice Breaker Question: What did we think of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie? 16:07 - Dosa Divas 24:56 - Fishbowl 34:40 - Planet of Lana II 46:09 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Podcast on Instagram: @crossplayconvos Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **
S1 · E71
April 7 · 1 hr 21 min
S1E71 - Best of PAX East 2026 (Episode 71)
Episode Notes This week, the crew returns from PAX East 2026 in Boston to recap all of the games that they played during the show. Get your wishlists ready and support some amazing indie developers and their games! Games Discussed During Today’s Episode: Crystalmancers - Vania Games Gnaw - Redstart Interactive ShantyTown - Erik Rempen Tales of Tuscany - Nico Papalia Moldwasher - Rubel Games Replaced - Sad Cat Studios Memoria Wake - Team Crescendo Oku - Irox Games Grave Seasons - Perfect Garbage Canvas City - Disc 2 Games Dreadmoor - Dream Dock Cat Secretary - Good Story Guild Curse Chapter: Dawnthief - Colorgrave Inkblood - Hey Bird! Tails of Fate - Chase the Bunny Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining - Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia Backyard Baseball - Mega Cat Studios Golfle - Giant Margarita Do a Crime - Collywobble Games Jigrift - Empty Castle Games Well-dweller - Kyle Thompson Reel tiny - Red Rabbit Games Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Ice Breaker Question: What have you been playing after PAX? 7:38 - Our Overview of PAX East 2026 15:34 - PAX East Game of the Show Awards and honorable mentions 1:10:59 - Speed Round Shout Outs 1:18:49 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **
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March 24 · 58 min
S1E70 - Pokémon Pokopia Review (Episode 70)
Episode Notes This week, the whole crew joins the fun to discuss their time playing the delightful new Switch 2 release Pokémon Pokopia! If you're attending PAX East check out Jacob alongside with friends of the show on GAME-PARDY: A PAX East Quiz Show (Hosted by Adam Gumbert) on March 26th and VIDEO GAME TRIVIA: Judgement Hour on March 28th! Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:44 - Ice Breaker Question: What is the best Pokémon spin-off game? 11:57 - Pokopia Overall Impressions 20:39 - How does Pokopia compare to other cozy games? 31:58 - Tips & Tricks for new players jumping in 38:47 - Is Pokopia the reason to buy a Switch 2 if you haven’t already? 46:25 - Our plans for Pokopia and predictions for future expansions 56: 11 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia
S1 · E69
March 10 · 1 hr 1 min
S1E69 - Our Favourite Demos from Steam Next Fest + Pokémon Pokopia Early Impressions (Episode 69)
On this (nice) new episode of the show, the crew runs through their favorite demos from the February 2026 Steam Next Fest. They also kick off the show with early impressions of Pokémon Pokopia! Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Icebreaker Question: "How are things in Pokémon Pokopia (early game impressions so far)?" 9:00 - Steam Next Fest Demo Rally! 9:50 - Moto Rush Reborn by Balltoro Games 12:20 - Collector’s Cove by VoodooDuck 15:35 - Replaced by Sad Cat Studios 19:10 - Denshattack by Undercoders 22:00 - Super Meat Boy 3D by Sluggerfly, Team Meat 25:20 - Outbound by Square Glade Games 30:35 - Phonopolis by Amanita 34:55 - Cursed Words by Buried Things 36:05 - RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike by Doraccoon 39:30 - Vampire Crawlers by Poncle by Nosebleed Interactive 42:40 - Atmosfar by Apog Labs 45:45 - Esoterric Ebb by Christoffer Bodegård 47:30 - ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies by ZA/UM 50:45 - Forbidden Solitaire by Grey Alien Games/Night Signal 51:50 - The Eternal Life of Goldman by Weappy Studio 53:00 - Shoutout Speed Round (Links in Description) 1:00:15 - Outro From the Speed Round: Last Man Sitting by DoubleMoose Games Scott Pilgrim EX by Tribute Games Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite by Odd Dreams Digital Cropdeck on Steamk by Piotrek The Dungeon Experience by Jacob Janerka, Simon Boxer, Bone Assembly Wanderburg by Randwerk Gambonaza by Blukulélé Gumboat God by Janson RAD Lelu by jamierowan Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
S1 · E68
February 26 · 29 min
S1E68 - Hermit and Pig Review + Fishbowl Preview (Episode 68)
On this episode, the crew runs through their impressions of Hermit and Pig and the new demo of Fishbowl! They also plan out their Steam Next Fest plays and share them with you! Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Icebreaker Question: "What Steam Next Fest Demos will we be jumping into?" 8:20 - Hermit and Pig Review 19:20 - Fishbowl Preview 26:20 - Outro & PAX East 2026 Plans Steam Next Fest Demos Discussed During the Episode: Denshattack! Thrifty Business Titanium Court Cursed Words The Mermaid Mask The Eternal Life of Goldman Replaced Lelu Helix: Descent N Ascent Gambonanza Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
S1 · E69
February 24 · 47 min
S1E69 - Indie Review Round-Up: Big Hops, Mio: Memories in Orbit, Cairn, and Love Eternal
Episode Notes This week, Luke and Joseph discuss their time playing 4 recent indie releases including Big Hops, Mio: Memories in Orbit, Cairn, and Love Eternal! Games Discussed During the Episode: Big Hops - Luckshot Games Mio: Memories in Orbit - Douze Dixièmes Cairn - The Game Bakers __ Love Eternal - brlka Episode Resources: Joseph’s Mio: Memories in Orbit Review on CantPause Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 4:48 - Ice Breaker Question: If you were to describe your personality using an indie game, what game would you select and why? 8:54 - Big Hops 16:04 - Mio: Memories in Orbit 25:48 - Cairn 37:53 - Love Eternal 46:10 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **
S1 · E66
February 10 · 1 hr 25 min
S1E66 - Our Most Anticipated Indies of 2026 [ft. RoganPlaysGames] (Episode 66)
This week, the crew runs through their most anticipated indie games of 2026 with special guest RoganPlaysGames! Get your wishlists ready and find links to all of the games covered in the episode below. Games Discussed During the Episode: Neverway by Coldblood Inc. Blighted by Drinkbox Studios Reanimal by Tarsier Studios Astrobotanica by Space Goblin Studio Ontos by Frictional Games The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time by Coin Drop Games, Lucas Immanuel, jucobee, Kyle Chuang Good Boy by Observer Interactive The Eternal Life of Goldman by Weappy Studio Lost and Found Co by Bit Egg Inc. Toem 2 by Something We Made Replaced by Sad Cat Studios Fishbowl by imissmyfriends.studio Orbitals by Shapefarm Planet of Lana 2 by Wishfully Denshattack! By Undercoders Slay The Spire 2 by Mega Crit Mina the Hollower by Yacht Club Games Darwin’s Paradox by ZDT Studio Mixtape by Beethoven and Dinosaur Virtue and a Sledgehammer by Deconstructeam and Selkie Harbour Call of the Elder Gods by Out of the Blue Games Shantytown by Erik Rempen Forbidden Solitaire by Grey Alien Games, Night Signal Entertainment Mr. Sleepy Man by Devin Santi Bonus from 2025: OVERLOOK by omidjm Follow RoganPlaysGames: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoganPlaysGames Instagram: instagram.com/roganplaysgames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roganplaysgames Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 4:29 - Icebreaker Question: What are you pulling out of your big backlog in January? 13:25 - First Round Picks28:56 - Second Round Picks 44:18 - Third Round Picks1:01:18 - Final Round Picks1:19:38 - Speed Round Shoutouts 1:23:40 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia
S1 · E65
January 27 · 2 hr 18 min
S1E65 - 2025 Game of the Year [Part 2] Best Narrative, Best Puzzle, Best Creatively Cozy, and More! (Episode 65)
This week, the crew wraps up their 2025 Game of the Year series by debating a variety of award categories. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for the reveal of the Crossplay Conversations Top 10 Games of 2025! Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - The Luke Lewis Chill Out With a Coffee on a Rainy Weekend Afternoon Award 25:11 - Hooper’s Puzzle Paradise Award 41:51 - Claire’s Creatively Cozy Award 57:40 - Best Music 1:12:05 - Best Visuals Technical 1:30:52 - Best Visual Art Direction 1:36:59 - Spoilers: The Drifter 1:37:45 - End of Spoilers: The Drifter 1:42:35 - Best Narrative 2:00:15 - Our Top 10 Games of 2025 Reveal Video 2:15:51 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia
S1 · E64
January 21 · 2 hr
S1E64 - 2025 Game of the Year [Part 1] (Episode 64)
This week, the crew kicks off their 2025 Game of the Year series by debating a variety of award categories. From the vast puzzle rooms of the Mount Holly Estate in Blue Prince to branching narratives of Dispatch and so much more, there’s a game here for everyone. Let’s close out 2025 in style. Stay tuned for the next episode for the reveal of the Crossplay Conversations Top 10 Games of 2025! Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 4:20 - Best Gameplay Loop 42:41 - Most Underrated Game 1:17:07 - The Business Boy’s 2025 Bit of Bad Business 1:58:11 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
S1 · E63
Dec 23, 2025 · 54 min
S1E63 - The Indie Game Awards 2025 Reactions (Episode 63)
Episode Notes This week, Jacob and Luke give their thoughts on the 2025 Indie Game Awards! Please note that this episode was recorded before the IGA Team announced that they would be retracting awards for Debut Game, Game of the Year, and one of the Indie Vanguard recipients. If you would like to learn more about the process for the decision you can view the statement by the IGA Team below: Episode Resources: IGA Eligibility Statement: https://www.indiegameawards.gg/faq Our Blue Prince Review & Spoilercast: https://youtu.be/In647FS-reU?si=jb7dIcWAdHqIcIJ- Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Icebreaker Question: How are you enjoying playing Expedition 33? 8:56 - The GOTY category 11:38 - Indie Game Awards overall thoughts and breaking down our highlights of the night 13:47 - The Indie Vanguard Class of 2025 16:12 - Double Aggro Crab win!!17:20 - Solo Development19:24 - Best Narrative 24:03 - Bite-Sized 26:29 - Gameplay Design30:53 - Best Visuals 32:43 - Best Music 36:47 - Emotional Impact 41:05 - Showcase Award Categories and Community Picks 46:49 - Our Crossplay Conversations Game of the Year Awards 52:57 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **

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