Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast

Episode Notes This week, the crew is back together to prepare for the 2026 Game of the Year season! They run through 12 hidden gems that deserve more attention. Settle in for fun insight, shenanigans, and as always an expanded Steam wishlist. Games Discussed During Today’s Episode: Lost and Found Co. - Bit Egg Inc. Vampire Crawlers: A Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors - poncle, Nosebleed Inter...

Episode Notes This week, the crew is joined by special guest Jenny Windom (Wholesome Games, Geeks & Grounds, and The Indie Council) to chat about the best frightfully fun, slightly spooky, and truly terrifying indie gems to play this Halloween season! The crew also delves into the origins of Wholesome Games. Settle in for a delightful chat full of fall vibes. Check out Jenny Windom and her awe...

Episode Notes This week, the crew is joined by special guest Kyle Stephenson (The Trophy Room and Crowbar) to celebrate physical media in gaming and make some predictions about the future of the sweet sweet discs and carts that they love so dearly! Prepare for show and tell, story time, gaming memories, and a whole lot of good vibes! Check out Kyle Stephenson and his awesome projects: Kyle on Blue...

This week, the crew is joined by Kyle Stephenson to review the brand-new TOEM 2 from Something We Made. It's out today! Check out Kyle Stephenson: Kyle on Bluesky: @mrkstep.bsky.social Crowbar: https://crowbar.diy/ The Trophy Room on YouTube: ‪ https://www.youtube.com/@PSTrophyRoom Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Jacob's written review of TOEM 2 2:25 - Kyle's overall im...

Episode Notes This week, the crew is back from PAX West 2026 and are joined by special guest Bret Griffen (The Relatively Gaming Podcast) to unpack their favorite games from the show. Get your wishlists ready and settle in for a good time! Check out Bret Griffen and the Relatively Gaming Podcast: Bret on Bluesky: @enigma9011.bsky.social Bret on Twitch: twitch.tv/enigma9011 The Relatively Gaming Po...

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...

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 Otte...

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 -...

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 -...

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 att...

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 Che...

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:...

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 sho...

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 Sledg...

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 updat...

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...

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 Repla...

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...

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 Rebo...

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...

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 Timestam...

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...

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 - Clai...

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...

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: Episod...