Episodes

CrossGen Friends Episode 36 - Sony Goes Disc-less, the RAM Cartel, Life After Video Games 06.07.2026 1:46:08

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller talk about Sony dropping support for physical game discs and a suit against the RAM cartel. Byron's trying to finish off Forza achievements and dipping his toes back into Cyberpunk 2077, Joe is trying Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes and playing an old, old Dragon Ball game. If the worst happens, the pair discuss what the...

CrossGen Friends Episode 35 - Star Wars: Galactic Racer Preview, Industry Woes, Best "Second" Games 29.06.2026 1:26:13

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller, Joe talks a lot about Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties after finally platinuming the game, Byron's back to only playing Forza Horizon 6, the pair discuss the generally horrible state of everything in the games industry, and more! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links: https://seasonedgaming.com/2026/06/23...

CrossGen Friends Episode 34 - Xbox Layoffs Incoming, Yakuza Kiwami 3, and Sony's Shift to Using AI 22.06.2026 1:29:05

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the impending Xbox layoffs and studio closures, Joe talks a lot about Yakuza Kiwami 3, Byron finally played something other than Forza Horizon 6, the pair discuss closed studios they would like to see revived, and more! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...

CrossGen Frends Episode 33 - Xbox Showcase/Nintendo Direct, SGF Impressions, & Xbox Tough Decisions 15.06.2026 1:42:33

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller cover the massive Xbox Summer Showcase and Nintendo Direct, Joe talks about some of the hands-on demos from Summer Game Fest, Byron can't stop playing Forza, the pair discuss dead franchises they wish would return, and more! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links: https://seasonedgaming.com/2026/06/13/...

CrossGen Friends Episode 32 - Summer Game Fest, State of Play, Game Demos, and Xbox Exclusives! 08.06.2026 1:26:15

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller cover Summer Game Fest and Play Days after Joe's two days at the show, discuss the lackluster State of Play after all the hype, cover Xbox's return to exclusives and Forza sales, and more! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/xbox-ceo-says-platforms-must-have-...

CrossGen Friends Episode 31 - New Witcher 3 Expansion, Steam Deck Price Hike, and Forza Horizon 6 01.06.2026 1:30:32

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the absolutely insane Steam Deck price increase, Joe salivates over a new Witcher 3 expansion announcement, and Byron expresses his deep love of Forza Horizon 6! Please let us know if you like our new intro style! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links https://seasonedgaming.com/2026/05/27/prev...

CrossGen Friends Episode 30 - WH40K: Dark Heresy, PSN Security, Warhorse New Games - with Lockmort! 25.05.2026 2:18:48

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and very special guest Lockmort discuss Joe's time playing Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy's closed beta, wax poetic about their love of cRPGs, go over the various PlayStation news, cover Warhorse's new games being announced, and much more! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story/Topics Links https://news.instant-gaming.com/en/article...

CrossGen Friends Episode 29 - Mixtape Controversy, Subnautica 2 Success, Capcom Success, GTA 6 Presale, and What Makes a Great Game 18.05.2026 1:55:51

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 28 - Mixtape, Hantavirus, Pricing, Project Helix, Starfox, Special Guest! 11.05.2026 1:09:03

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 27 - PS Age Verification and Check In, Spiders, Blood of Dawnwalker 04.05.2026 1:23:31

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 26 - GamePass Price Decrease, Vampire Crawlers, People of Note, Project Hail Mary 27.04.2026 1:34:51

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 25 - GamePass Price Decrease, People of Note, Replaced, and Rockstar Hack 20.04.2026 1:41:24

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 24 - People of Note, Denuvo Workaround, Marathon Dev Cost, Pirating Games 13.04.2026 1:39:13

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 23 - Greedfall, Nintendo, Disney, April Fool's Day and Home Cookin' 06.04.2026 1:05:21

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-...

CrossGen Friends Episode 22 - Xbox Partner Preview, Life is Strange: Reunion, and Nintendo News/Leak 30.03.2026 1:38:46

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 21 - Assassin's Creed TV, DLSS 5, Starfield, Greedfall and Final Fantasy Tactics! 23.03.2026 1:43:17

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 20 - Xbox Project Helix, Greedfall 2, PC Gaming on the Rise, and Forza News 16.03.2026 1:41:24

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 19 - The Return and End of Exclusives, Yakuza, GOW Ragnarök and hopefully the end of DQ VII 09.03.2026 1:58:03

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 18 - Pokémon's 30th, Valve Sued, Vampire Crawlers, and Yakuza 3 Remastered! 02.03.2026 1:38:48

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 17 - XBox Changes, Hardware Delays, Voice Chat, Pragmata Demo, and more DQVII 23.02.2026 1:48:15

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 16 - Best State of Play Ever, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and Hobbies 16.02.2026 1:58:08

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 15 - Dragon Quest VII, Nintendo Direct, Jeffrey Epstein, and Internet vs. IRL Friends 09.02.2026 1:46:36

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...

CrossGen Friends Episode 14 - Solasta: CotM, Indiana Jones, and State and Play and Direct Rumors! 02.02.2026 1:57:44

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!

Crossgen Friends Episode 13 - KCDC2 DLC, Supraland, Indiana Jones, Stray Gods 26.01.2026 1:49:54

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.

CrossGen Friends Episode 12 - DQVII Reimagined Demo, Bethesda Ex-Designer Interview, and Phone Games 19.01.2026 1:41:29

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!