Episodes

CrossGen Friends Episode 11 - Developer Direct Announced, Pirate Yakuza, and Games We Want Remade 12.01.2026 1:35:40

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!

CrossGen Friends Episode 10 - Rumored Witcher 3 DLC, Game of the Year Chat, and Pirate Yakuza 05.01.2026 1:35:09

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!

CrossGen Friends Episode 09 - Fantasy Leagues, RIP Vince Zampella, and More Trails in the Sky! 29.12.2025 1:23:28

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!

CrossGen Friends Episode 08 - AI, Keycards, Half Life 3, Ball X Pit 22.12.2025 1:51:14

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

CrossGen Friends Episode 07 - Netflix/Paramount/WB, VGA Winners and Announcements, Movie Re-releases 16.12.2025 1:30:17

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.

CrossGen Friends Episode 06 - Hipster Nativity, Netflix/WB, Horizon/Motiram, Nier, Remakes 08.12.2025 1:49:17

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

CrossGen Friends Episode 05 - Far Cry Show, The Crew Motorfest, and Gaming Things We're Thankful For 01.12.2025 1:39:54

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

CrossGen Friends Episode 04 - Xbox Partner Preview, The Game Awards Nods, and More Outer Worlds 2 24.11.2025 1:48:05

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller cover the not-too-shabby Xbox Partner Preview, discuss a handful of updates to already released games, chat about the record-breaking TGA nominations for Expedition 33, and have another conversation about Outer Worlds 2, where they promise to have new games next week! This week's happy places include a different comfy couc...

CrossGen Friends Episode 03 - Steam Machine Redux, Where Winds Meet, Horizon Steel Frontiers Announced, and State of Play Japan 17.11.2025 1:47:02

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller go over some dive into Valve's second attempt at making a console-like device and who the machine would be for, a gushing session for how awesome Sony's Horizon IP is in light of the MMO's announcement, as well as what we've been playing! Plus, a brief discussion on entertainment while traveling! This week's happy places i...

CrossGen Friends Episode 02 - The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian Interview, GTA VI Delayed, and Muppets! 10.11.2025 1:56:01

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller go over some recent news, discuss the games we're playing, and delve into the world of gaming tropes. This week's happy places include comedy in DC and a RenFaire!

CrossGen Friends Episode 01 - Pokemon Z-A, Hades 2, and The Outer Worlds 2 03.11.2025 1:59:05

Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In our first episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller introduce themselves and the show! Plus, we go over some recent news, discuss the games we're playing, and opine on a too early top 25 of the year list from Kotaku!