Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast
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.
Episodes
On this week's episode, Jacob, Claire and Luke talk through the Wholesome Games Celebration event on Steam.
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- 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 - Beastfol...
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!
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- 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 - Wa...
On this week's show, Claire, Jacob and Joseph try to figure out how we can make video games more sustainably.
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- 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 mat...
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.
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- Follow Adam on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/adamgumby.bsky.social
- Check out the Tier List o...
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:
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- 0:00 - Intro
- 1:43 - Ice Breake...
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.
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- 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 ...
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.
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On this week's show, Joseph and Jacob are joined by Travis Colenutt to talk about some new indie gaming hotness!
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- 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
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- Podcast: @crossp...
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:
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 ...
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!
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- 0:00 - Intro
- 1:44 - Ice Breaker Q...
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!
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- 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 - C...
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!
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- 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 De...
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:
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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 ...
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!
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- 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 Co...
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!
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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:
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Episode Notes
This week, Joseph and Luke give their thoughts on the 2025 Game Awards! From award winners to game announcements, the crew unpacks their reactions.
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0:00 - Intro
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1:11: Ice Breaker Question: What are your overall thoughts on the Game Awards 2025?
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5:25: Breaking down the winners
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31:42 - Announcement highlights
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1:04:42 - Outro
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This week, Jacob and Luke dive into five 2025 indie games that you may have missed as they prep for Indie Game Awards!
Timestamps:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 1:40 - Icebreaker: What’s a trend in gaming that you think 2025 will be remembered for?
- 9:40 - Tall Trails
- 15:05 - Discounty
- 20:00 - The King is Watching
- 25:10 - Megabonk
- 29:45 - Absolum
- 34:00 - Housekeeping & Outro
We only have 2 shows left for 2025! Tentatively, here...
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