Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast

Luke Lewis, Joseph Hooper & Jacob McCourt
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Do you feel like you’re the only person in your circle who wants to go deep about video games regularly? We were like that too. Every other week, we dive deep into gaming industry topics and host light-hearted conversations around our favorite video games. With a combined 15 years of video game content creation, Luke Lewis (LukeWarmGames), Joseph Hooper (Player Player Podcast & Can’t Pause) and Jacob McCourt (Left Behind Game Club, The Gaming Brief & Video Game Trivia) publish their gaming group chat in audio form. The gang is here to break down the latest and greatest in the world of gaming with a mostly positive, insightful and fun style. Consider Crossplay Conversations as the Voltron of Video Game Podcasts.

  1. 2H AGO

    The State of the Games Industry in 2026 (Episode 74)

    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 Sledgehammer Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Icebreaker: Who is your favorite publisher in gaming currently? 7:44 - How do you feel about the industry as a whole right now? 38:27 - Are AAA vital to the games industry? 57:16 - What’s your most anticipated first-party and indie games for the reminder of 2026? 1:01:45 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Podcast on Instagram: @crossplayconvos Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast   Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast   Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **

    1h 4m
  2. Replaced could be one of 2026's best games [ft. Travis Colenutt] (Episode 73)

    MAY 5

    Replaced could be one of 2026's best games [ft. Travis Colenutt] (Episode 73)

    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 updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast

    1h 1m

  3. APR 21

    Fishbowl: An Emotional Triumph and 2 More Indie Reviews! (Episode 72)

    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 - Outerloop Games Fishbowl - imissmyfriends.studio Planet of Lana II - Wishfully Episode Resources: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as Reviewed By A Four-Year Old - Jessica Cogswell | GameSpot Video Game Trivia: Judgement Hour (PAX East 2026) VOD   Game-Pardy! A PAX East Quiz Show Event VOD - Featuring Jacob and hosted by Adam Gumbert Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:19 - Ice Breaker Question: What did we think of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie? 16:07 - Dosa Divas 24:56 - Fishbowl 34:40 - Planet of Lana II 46:09 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Podcast on Instagram: @crossplayconvos Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast   Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast   Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **

    50 min

  4. APR 7

    Best of PAX East 2026 (Episode 71)

    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 Replaced - Sad Cat Studios Memoria Wake - Team Crescendo Oku - Irox Games Grave Seasons - Perfect Garbage Canvas City - Disc 2 Games Dreadmoor - Dream Dock Cat Secretary - Good Story Guild Curse Chapter: Dawnthief - Colorgrave Inkblood - Hey Bird! Tails of Fate - Chase the Bunny Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining - Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia Backyard Baseball - Mega Cat Studios Golfle - Giant Margarita Do a Crime - Collywobble Games Jigrift - Empty Castle Games Well-dweller - Kyle Thompson Reel tiny - Red Rabbit Games Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Ice Breaker Question: What have you been playing after PAX? 7:38 - Our Overview of PAX East 2026 15:34 - PAX East Game of the Show Awards and honorable mentions 1:10:59 - Speed Round Shout Outs 1:18:49 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast   Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast   Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **

    1h 21m

  5. MAR 24

    Pokémon Pokopia Review (Episode 70)

    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 1:44 - Ice Breaker Question: What is the best Pokémon spin-off game? 11:57 - Pokopia Overall Impressions 20:39 - How does Pokopia compare to other cozy games? 31:58 - Tips & Tricks for new players jumping in 38:47 - Is Pokopia the reason to buy a Switch 2 if you haven’t already? 46:25 - Our plans for Pokopia and predictions for future expansions 56: 11 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast   Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast   Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia

    58 min
  6. Our Favourite Demos from Steam Next Fest + Pokémon Pokopia Early Impressions (Episode 69)

    MAR 10

    Our Favourite Demos from Steam Next Fest + Pokémon Pokopia Early Impressions (Episode 69)

    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 Reborn by Balltoro Games 12:20 - Collector’s Cove by VoodooDuck 15:35 - Replaced by Sad Cat Studios 19:10 - Denshattack by Undercoders 22:00 - Super Meat Boy 3D by Sluggerfly, Team Meat 25:20 - Outbound by Square Glade Games 30:35 - Phonopolis by Amanita 34:55 - Cursed Words by Buried Things 36:05 - RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike by Doraccoon 39:30 - Vampire Crawlers by Poncle by Nosebleed Interactive 42:40 - Atmosfar by Apog Labs 45:45 - Esoterric Ebb by Christoffer Bodegård 47:30 - ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies by ZA/UM 50:45 - Forbidden Solitaire by Grey Alien Games/Night Signal 51:50 - The Eternal Life of Goldman by Weappy Studio 53:00 - Shoutout Speed Round (Links in Description) 1:00:15 - Outro From the Speed Round: Last Man Sitting by DoubleMoose Games Scott Pilgrim EX by Tribute Games Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite by Odd Dreams Digital Cropdeck on Steamk by Piotrek The Dungeon Experience by Jacob Janerka, Simon Boxer, Bone Assembly Wanderburg by Randwerk Gambonaza by Blukulélé Gumboat God by Janson RAD Lelu by jamierowan Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast

    1h 2m
  7. Hermit and Pig Review + Fishbowl Preview (Episode 68)

    FEB 26

    Hermit and Pig Review + Fishbowl Preview (Episode 68)

    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 East 2026 Plans Steam Next Fest Demos Discussed During the Episode: Denshattack! Thrifty Business Titanium Court Cursed Words The Mermaid Mask The Eternal Life of Goldman Replaced Lelu Helix: Descent N Ascent Gambonanza Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast

    30 min

  8. FEB 24

    Indie Review Round-Up: Big Hops, Mio: Memories in Orbit, Cairn, and Love Eternal

    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 Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 4:48 - Ice Breaker Question: If you were to describe your personality using an indie game,  what game would you select and why? 8:54 - Big Hops 16:04 - Mio: Memories in Orbit 25:48 - Cairn 37:53 - Love Eternal 46:10 - Outro Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social CantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast   Left Behind Game Club The LukeWarmGames Podcast   Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast Video Game Trivia **

    48 min
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Do you feel like you’re the only person in your circle who wants to go deep about video games regularly? We were like that too. Every other week, we dive deep into gaming industry topics and host light-hearted conversations around our favorite video games. With a combined 15 years of video game content creation, Luke Lewis (LukeWarmGames), Joseph Hooper (Player Player Podcast & Can’t Pause) and Jacob McCourt (Left Behind Game Club, The Gaming Brief & Video Game Trivia) publish their gaming group chat in audio form. The gang is here to break down the latest and greatest in the world of gaming with a mostly positive, insightful and fun style. Consider Crossplay Conversations as the Voltron of Video Game Podcasts.

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