CrossGen Friends

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, we talk the Mixtape controversy, Subnautica success, Capcom Profits, Shift Up expanding platforms, and the rumore of GTA 6 pre-orders. Joe is finishing Yakuza achievements, Byron is working on Mixtape achievements, and dipping his toes into Subnautica 2 early access. Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links https://www.videogameschro...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Byron welcomes a special guest to the podcast, give Mixtape some massive love, talks Switch 2 and game pricing, Microsoft's dev update, the Starfox remake, and Steam controller buying. The special guest is enjoying the Diablo IV expansion. Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links https://www.youtube.com/@DemiRanchoaTuCocina https://w...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the Playstation age verification and game check-in. Also, the closing of Spiders and The Blood of Dawnwalker (not day walker). Byron's still on Vampire Crawlers and now... Diablo II? Joe is playing Genshin and Yakuza Kiwami 2. The wild card is about forced boss losses. Which ones are your favorites and which ones d...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the GamePass price decrease and removal of Call of Duty from GamePass, Joe has finished People of Note, and Byron paused Replaced for Vampire Cralwers! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/xbox-game-pass-price-gets-a-massive-price-cut-call-of-duty-20...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the rumors of a GamePass price decrease and removal of Call of Duty from GamePass, Joe has played a lot more of People of Note, and Byron has begun his journey through the world of Replaced! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/rockstar-hackers-actuall...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss a potential hypervisor workaround for Denuvo, Joe finished Greedfall: The Dying World and started People of Note, and the pair discuss their thoughts on pirating games! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/amazon-luna-has-stopped-offering-individual-ga...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller cover Nintendo's patent loss, a lawsuit over online games, Disney buying Epic, Greedfall, Resident Evil and maybe April Fool's Day. Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links: https://gamesfray.com/u-s-patent-examiner-rejects-nintendos-summon-subcharacter-and-let-it-fight-in-1-of-2-modes-patent-as-obvious-...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller cover the recent Xbox Partner Preview, Joe has played and beat Life is Strange: Reunion and gives his thoughts, and the pair discuss the PlayStation price hikes and Nintendo's new game pricing strategy! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links: https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/about-nintendo-switch-2...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the upcoming Assassin's Creed TV series, Nvidia's DLSS 5, the rebirth of Starfield, a UK lawsuit against Sony, Greedfall, and the amazing Final Fantasy Tactics. Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/netflixs-live-action-assassins-creed-series-has-start...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the details of the next generation of Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, as well as the rise of PC gaming in the world! Plus, Joe covers his initial impressions of Greedfall: The Dying World and the pair chat gaming annoyances. Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links: https://www.videogameschronicle...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller cover the return and end of exclusive games, the end of Yakuza(?), and talk about bike adventures, Alsace, and visiting family. Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nagoshi-studio-reportedly-facing-closure-after-netease-pulls-gang-of-dragon-funding/ https://w...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller cover the New York State lawsuit against Valve for gambling law violations, Pokémon's 30th anniversary, Ubisoft chaos, and Joe talks way too much about his Yakuza 3 Remastered platinum trophy journey! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/pokemon-winds-waves-r...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss changes to the XBox org, their history with voice chat (RIP Discord?), the Pragmata demo, Donkey Kong Bananza, and nearly the end of DQVII Reimagined. Show Links: https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-out-matt-booty-promoted-as-microsoft-ai-exec-asha-sharma-named-new-xbox-boss-exclusive http...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss what is maybe the best State of Play ever but definitely the best in recent years, more loving on DQVII Reimagined, and a chat on non-gaming hobbies! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story Links: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/remedys-new-ceo-is-a-former-sports-betting-guy-and-ea-executive-who-aims...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the recent Nintendo Direct, Jeffrey Epstein's ties to microtransactions, Dragon Quest VII, and IRL vs. Internet friends. Intro music created by Jack Miller! Show Links: https://fandomwire.com/jeffrey-epstein-reportedly-had-a-major-hand-in-making-call-of-duty-series-a-microtransaction-hell/ https://www.videogameschr...

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the recently granted Sony controller patent, Joe waxes poetic about Solasta: Crown of the Magister, and Byron explains his inverse opinion of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle! Intro music created by Jack Miller!

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller chat about Ubisoft changes, Xbox Developer Connect, KCDC2 DLC, Supraland, games that need a new entry, and more! Also, the crime of never seeing an Indiana Jones movie.

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller both chat about playing the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo, discuss ex-Bethesda designer Kurt Kuhlmann's interview with PC Gamer, GameStop closures, phone gaming, and more! Intro music created by Jack Miller!

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the upcoming Microsoft Developer Direct, a Ubisoft studio closure, and a leaked Life is Strange sequel! Plus, they dream about games they would like remade (despite Byron's anti-remake stance). Intro music created by Jack Miller!

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the rumored DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, discuss their favorite games of the year and games that should have more recognition, Joe finally finished Trails and talks Pirate Yakuza and make a few predictions for the games industry in 2026! Intro music created by Jack Miller!

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the tragic passing of Vince Zampella, praise Trails in the Sky and Ball x Pit, and Joe introduces Byron to the wonderful world of Fantasy Critic leagues! Intro music created by Jack Miller!

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller chat AI in games, Switch 2 keycards, Half Life 3, Balls X Pit, Trails in the Sky, and Divinity, Original Sin. This week's happy place is birthdays and burgers. Ashly Burch, please appear on our podcast. Intro Music Copyright Code: DLCDD9WCOHYCREBG

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller chat (again) about Netflix and Warner Brothers, VGA winners and announcements, more Nier, more Trails, Kings Bounty, and Demeo: Battlemarked This week's happy place is spending time with friends and the GOAT, EPCOT. Ashly Burch, please appear on our podcast.

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller chat about Netflix and Warner Brothers, Horizon, Tencent and lookalike video games, The Crew: Motorfest, Nier: Automata, Where Winds Meet, Trails in the Sky, game piracy, and remakes, remakes, remakes This week's happy place is Christmas decorations and returning to Florida. Intro Music Copyright Code: EHUYYFTDLRRBCRSO

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller chat about the Control: Resonance trademark discovery, the Far Cry TV series from the Mythic Quest creator Rob McElhenney, things in games we're thankful for, close the book on Outer Worlds 2, and discuss The Crew Motorfest and Rematch! This week's happy place is Thanksgiving! Intro Music Copyright Code: O6PWO9ZVVK9RWIWE