Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast

This week, the crew is finally back together to talk Donkey Kong Bananza! The crew provides a comprehensive review, along with their thoughts on the Switch 2 after 60 days. We still can't explain how Game Key Cards work. At the end of the episode, we jump into a Mini Indie Roundup and give you our thoughts on Is This Seat Taken? from Poti Poti Studio and Birdigo from John August and Corey Martin....

This week, Luke returns from vacation with super special guest his WIFE Claire Lewis (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) to chat about the latest and greatest in indie gaming. Get your wishlists ready for hot indie summer. Review discussion includes Wheel World developed by Messhof, Expelled ! Developed by inkle Ltd, and MakeRoom developed by Keeney. A big thanks to Popagenda, inkle Ltd, and Wholesome Gam...

Jacob is joined by Tofr from the Playlog Podcast to talk about Ape Out in anticipation of the upcoming Baby Steps! We also cover recent releases like Everdeep Aurora, Trash Goblin and Missile Command Delta in yet another indie round-up! You can find Tofr's socials, reviews and shows here ! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Ape Out , Six Years Later 31:20 - Indie Roundup 3...

This week, Jacob and Joseph come up with the list of the four best video game console launches of all-time. Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - Icebreaker: Death Stranding 2 Initial Impressions 8:25 - Main Topic: The Best Console Launches of All-Time 11:45 - Locking in Pick 1 16:30 - Locking in Pick 2 21:55 - Consoles To Consider for 3 & 4 47:00 - We Get the Doc Out for...

This week, Jacob and Joseph talk about their favourite demos from Steam Next Fest June 2025 Edition and give you their thoughts after two weeks with the Switch 2. Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Switch 2 After 2 Weeks (Hardware, Mario Kart World, Game Key Cards & Switch 2 Welcome Tour) 23:05 - Steam Next Fest: June 2025 Edition 24:50 - Dead as Disco 29:35 - VOID/BRE...

This week, Jacob and Joseph celebrate 50 episodes with a deep dive on every game that was showcased during Summer Game Fest weekend! Just kidding, but we did talk about a lot of them! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Icebreaker: "How do we feel about 50 episodes? ft. Luke Lewis" 10:30 - Summer Game Fest Overall 18:25 - Felt That Boxing 19:20 - Out Of Words 20:5...

Episode Notes This week Luke and Claire (LukeWarmGames Podcast) interview Senior Art Director Gavin Whelan and Associate Art Director David Levy from Funcom about their work on Dune: Awakening ! From their inspirations when realizing the world of Arrakis to what players can expect at launch, this is an exciting chat you won't want to miss. Dune: Awakening Official Website: Pre-purchase the Deluxe...

This week, the Lads talk about their experiences at PAX East 2025! We also dive in on the recent Six One Indie Showcase! Remember to wishlist all the games you think sounded cool, it helps! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Icebreaker: "How Was Your PAX East 2025?" 7:50 - Our Games of Show 8:00 - GIGASWORD 12:40 - Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson 17:00 - Tanuki:...

In this episode, it's an Indie Game Roundup! We chat about Blue Prince, Wanderstop, Despelote, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Split Fiction. We also talk about our games of the year so far! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Icebreaker: "How is 2025 comparing to 2024 in gaming?" 8:50 - Blue Prince 20:20 - Wanderstop 26:00 - Despelote 29:30 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 47...

Episode Notes This week, the lads are joined by special guest Adam Gumbert (Respawn Aim Fire) to talk about the past, present, and future of open world games. From our favorites of the genre to wild GTA VI speculation, settle in for the vast adventure ahead y’all! Follow Adam Gumbert on BlueSky: Adam on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adamgumby.bsky.social Respawn Aim Fire: https://bsky.app/prof...

Episode Notes This week, the lads are joined by special guest Emmett Watkins Jr ( VGU.tv , Player’s Club Podcast and Welcome To The Thing) to talk about gaming backlogs and all of their tips, tricks, tools, and tales that accompany their piles of shame! Follow Emmett Watkins Jr: Website and Socials: @ejsponge61.com Resources From this Episode: Spoonful Podcast Backlog Episode with Jacob and Emmett...

Episode Notes This week, the lads pitch their dream video games and how they would approach designing them! From an original IP, to a metroidvania-inspired Die Hard Game to a My Hero Academia strategy fighting game hybrid, settle in for a fun discussion! Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Ice Breaker: How do you feel about the year 2025 in gaming so far? 5:41 - Pitching Ou...

In this episode, we interview 3 members of Soft Not Weak, the team behind the newly released Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To ! We chatted about the development of the game, the game's release, and the team! Thank you to Réjon Taylor-Foster, Alex Abou Karam and Morgan Lavelle for the time and to Jenny Windom for organizing this interview. Check out Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To: https...

In this episode, Jacob and Luke give their thoughts on Tape 1 of the newly released Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. Thanks to Don't Nod/Sandbox Strategies for sending codes for review. Stick around after our spoiler filled chat as we also cover the recently released Afterlove EP! Thanks to Fellow Traveller for the code. We will be back in two weeks! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - I...

Episode Notes This week, the lads are joined by special guests Kate Hunter and Emily Merritt (No Small Games Podcast) to unpack their most anticipated indie games of 2025! Get your wishlists ready and enjoy. Follow Kate, Emily and their podcast No Small Games! Kate Hunter: @katerblossom.bsky.social Emily Meritt: @aspecificegg.bsky.social No Small Games Podcast BlueSky: @nosmallgames.bsky.social No...

In this episode, Jacob is joined by Adam Gumbert to talk about Citizen Sleeper 2, which will be released on January 31, 2025. Thanks to our friends at Fellow Traveller for sending codes for review. Find Adam on Bluesky and Respawn Aim Fire ! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 2:40 - Icebreaker: "What's your experience with Citizen Sleeper and games like it?" 5:45 - A on...

Episode Notes This week, the lads are joined by special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) to celebrate their favorite games of 2024 with the grand finale of their annual game of the year spectacular and the reveal of the Crossplay Conversations Top 10 Games of 2024! Special thanks to Katie Lesperance (Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast and Left Behind Game Club) for the awesom...

Episode Notes This week, the lads are joined by special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) to celebrate their favorite games of 2024 with their annual game of the year spectacular! Look for the 2024 GOTY Finale and the reveal of the Crossplay Conversations Top 10 Games of 2024 on January 28th! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 3:09 - Introducing the 2024 awards...

Once again, Jacob, Luke, Joseph, and special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) sit down to discuss their favourite games of 2022. This was originally released in January 2023 in the LukeWarmGames podcast feed! Timestamps: 2:20 Most Joyous Experience 12:10 Best Bang For Your Buck 27:40 Most Pleasant Surprise 47:10 Best Music 59:00 Best Video Game Ass Video Game 1:09:20 Best Cozy G...

Jacob, Luke and Joseph along with special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) sit down to discuss their favorite games of 2021. This was originally released in January 2022 in the LukeWarmGames podcast feed! Timestamps: 3:50 Most Joyous Experience 17:40 Best Bang For Your Buck 23:00 Most Pleasant Surprise 43:50 Best Music 52:00 Best Big Dumb Fun 1:00:00 Best Multiplayer 1:05:30 Bes...

This week, the lads celebrate the inaugural Indie Game Awards! Discussions include reactions to the award recipients, impressions from playing the nominees and some behind the scenes fun from being judges on an awards show. Find the full list of award recipients, nominees, presenters, and judges on the official IGA website . You can also check out the IGA Steam Sale , which showcases titles from t...

In this short episode, Jacob, Luke and Joseph break down The Game Awards 2024! We have another episode breaking The Indie Game Awards 2024 later this week! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - The Game Awards High-Level Breakdown (as well as Split Fiction, Elden Ring: Nightreign and Catly) 12:30 - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet 18:15 - More Announcements (Mafia: The Old...

This week, Jacob, Luke and Joseph are joined by special guest Asa Greenriver (Borderline Entertainment) to chat about tabletop gaming and Asa's journey with board game design! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 2:45 - Housekeeping ( Indie Game Awards & Schedule) 4:10 - Icebreaker: "What is the best game to kick off an evening of gaming?" 13:30 - Asa, his tabletop jo...

Episode Notes This week Luke and Joseph are joined by special guest Dave Jackson ( Tales from the Backlog ) to chat about the state of RPGs in 2024. Discussion includes how the hosts got into the genre, thrilling impressions of this year’s biggest titles and more! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - Ice Breaker Question: What qualifies as an RPG vs. a game with RPG elements...

Episode Notes This week Jacob and Luke chat about their time with five fantastic fall indie releases including Neva developed by Nomada Studio, Europa developed by Helder Pinto, Chozabu (Alex PB) , Pinball Spire developed by Apparition Games , Crypt Custodian developed by Kyle Thompson and Phoenix Springs - Calligram Studio. Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - Icebreaker Qu...