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. FEB 10

    Our Most Anticipated Indies of 2026 [ft. RoganPlaysGames] (Episode 66)

    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 the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time by Coin Drop Games, Lucas Immanuel, jucobee, Kyle Chuang Good Boy by Observer Interactive The Eternal Life of Goldman by Weappy Studio Lost and Found Co by Bit Egg Inc. Toem 2 by Something We Made Replaced by Sad Cat Studios Fishbowl by imissmyfriends.studio Orbitals by Shapefarm Planet of Lana 2 by Wishfully Denshattack! By Undercoders Slay The Spire 2 by Mega Crit Mina the Hollower by Yacht Club Games Darwin’s Paradox by ZDT Studio Mixtape by Beethoven and Dinosaur Virtue and a Sledgehammer by Deconstructeam and Selkie Harbour Call of the Elder Gods by Out of the Blue Games Shantytown by Erik Rempen Forbidden Solitaire by Grey Alien Games, Night Signal Entertainment Mr. Sleepy Man by Devin Santi Bonus from  2025: OVERLOOK by omidjm Follow RoganPlaysGames: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoganPlaysGames Instagram: instagram.com/roganplaysgames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roganplaysgames Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 4:29 - Icebreaker Question: What are you pulling out of your big backlog in January? 13:25 - First Round Picks28:56 - Second Round Picks 44:18 - Third Round Picks1:01:18 - Final Round Picks1:19:38 - Speed Round Shoutouts  1:23:40 - 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 26m

  2. JAN 27

    2025 Game of the Year [Part 2] Best Narrative, Best Puzzle, Best Creatively Cozy, and More! (Episode 65)

    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 - Claire’s Creatively Cozy Award 57:40 - Best Music 1:12:05 - Best Visuals Technical 1:30:52 - Best Visual Art Direction 1:36:59 - Spoilers: The Drifter 1:37:45 - End of Spoilers: The Drifter 1:42:35 - Best Narrative 2:00:15 - Our Top 10 Games of 2025 Reveal Video 2:15:51 - 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

    2h 18m
  3. 2025 Game of the Year [Part 1] (Episode 64)

    JAN 21

    2025 Game of the Year [Part 1] (Episode 64)

    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 Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 4:20  - Best Gameplay Loop 42:41 - Most Underrated Game 1:17:07 - The Business Boy’s 2025 Bit of Bad Business 1:58:11 - 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

    2 hr

  4. 12/23/2025

    The Indie Game Awards 2025 Reactions (Episode 63)

    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: Episode Resources: IGA Eligibility Statement: https://www.indiegameawards.gg/faq Our Blue Prince Review & Spoilercast: https://youtu.be/In647FS-reU?si=jb7dIcWAdHqIcIJ- Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Icebreaker Question: How are you enjoying playing Expedition 33? 8:56 - The GOTY category 11:38 - Indie Game Awards overall thoughts and breaking down our highlights of the night  13:47 - The Indie Vanguard Class of 2025 16:12 - Double Aggro Crab win!!17:20 - Solo Development19:24 - Best Narrative  24:03 - Bite-Sized  26:29 - Gameplay Design30:53 - Best Visuals 32:43 - Best Music 36:47 - Emotional Impact 41:05 - Showcase Award Categories and Community Picks 46:49 - Our Crossplay Conversations Game of the Year Awards 52:57 - 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 Video Game Trivia **

    55 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    The Biggest News from the Game Awards 2025 (Episode 62)

    Episode Notes This week, Joseph and Luke give their thoughts on the 2025 Game Awards! From award winners to game announcements, the crew unpacks their reactions. Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:11: Ice Breaker Question: What are your overall thoughts on the Game Awards 2025? 5:25: Breaking down the winners 31:42 - Announcement highlights 1:04:42 - 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 Video Game Trivia Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-51cd63 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast.

    1h 6m
  6. Megabonk, Discounty, Absolum and More Indie Game Fall (Episode 61)

    11/25/2025

    Megabonk, Discounty, Absolum and More Indie Game Fall (Episode 61)

    This week, Jacob and Luke dive into five 2025 indie games that you may have missed as they prep for Indie Game Awards! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Icebreaker: What’s a trend in gaming that you think 2025 will be remembered for? 9:40 - Tall Trails 15:05 - Discounty 20:00 - The King is Watching 25:10 - Megabonk 29:45 - Absolum 34:00 - Housekeeping & Outro We only have 2 shows left for 2025! Tentatively, here's what we have left: 12/16 - The Game Awards 2025 Debrief On or before 12/23 - The Indie Game Awards 2025 Debrief 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 Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-51cd63 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast.

    39 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    Hades II, Silksong & More: Indie Fall Continues (Episode 60)

    Episode Notes This week, the crew gives their review on five recent fall releases including: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades II, Ball x Pit, Keeper, and Sword of the Sea! Get those wishlists ready and prepare for some good game discussion as the crew prepares for Game of the Year voting. Games Discussed During Today’s Episode: Hollow Knight Silksong Hades II BALLxPIT Keeper Sword of the Sea Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:55 - Ice Break Question: What’s your gaming game plan going into the end of 2025? 11:55 - Hollow Knight: Silksong 20:12 - Hades II 30:39 - Game Awards GOTY Predictions 38:08 - Ball x Pit 45:45 - Keeper 53:11 - Sword of the Sea58:57 - Outro Additional Episode Resources: Support Jacob and the crew via Extra Life: https://www.extra-life.org/participants/561753 Check out Joseph’s New CantPause Video: https://youtu.be/gzMEdUrzRNc?si=JFxbnZ7eWc_sZ_UG 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 Video Game Trivia

    1h 3m

  8. 10/28/2025

    The 16 Best Games to Play in October (Episode 59)

    Episode Notes This week, the crew builds a list of the 16 best games to play during the month of October! From horrific scares to a cozy fall vibe, this discussion has a game for everyone. Pour a hot beverage, sit back, relax, and let’s get spooky. Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - Ice Breaker Question: What video game would you like to dress up as for Halloween? 7:01 - How do we fare with spooky games? 10:07 - Defining our list approach/format 12:11 - Building the list 54:04 - Narrowing it down to the top 16 1:18:21 - 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 20m
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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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