CrossGen Friends

CrossGen Friends
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Gaming and pop culture discussion with two friends from different generations.

  1. CrossGen Friends Episode 17 - XBox Changes, Hardware Delays, Voice Chat, Pragmata Demo, and more DQVII

    1D AGO

    CrossGen Friends Episode 17 - XBox Changes, Hardware Delays, Voice Chat, Pragmata Demo, and more DQVII

    Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss changes to the XBox org, their history with voice chat (RIP Discord?), the Pragmata demo, Donkey Kong Bananza, and nearly the end of DQVII Reimagined. Show Links: https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-retiring-sarah-bond-out-matt-booty-promoted-as-microsoft-ai-exec-asha-sharma-named-new-xbox-boss-exclusive https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-15/rampant-ai-demand-for-memory-is-fueling-a-growing-chip-crisis https://www.pcmag.com/news/memory-shortage-could-raise-switch-2-price-delay-playstation-6 https://wccftech.com/western-digital-has-no-more-hdd-capacity-left-out/ https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/valve-confirms-steam-deck-is-out-of-stock-due-to-memory-and-storage-shortages-supply-of-popular-gaming-handheld-in-trouble-because-of-massive-ai-demand https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/phison-ceo-thinks-nand-shortages-could-shut-down-entire-consumer-electronics-companies-in-2026-claims-at-least-one-foundry-demands-three-year-cash-payment-upfront https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sony-is-shutting-down-bluepoint-developer-of-demons-souls-remake/ https://www.tweaktown.com/news/110139/more-diablo-2-expansions-possible-blizzard-will-use-reign-of-the-warlock-to-gauge-interest/index.html

    1h 48m
  2. CrossGen Friends Episode 16 - Best State of Play Ever, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and Hobbies

    FEB 16

    CrossGen Friends Episode 16 - Best State of Play Ever, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, and Hobbies

    Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss what is maybe the best State of Play ever but definitely the best in recent years, more loving on DQVII Reimagined, and a chat on non-gaming hobbies! Intro music created by Jack Miller! News Story Links: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/remedys-new-ceo-is-a-former-sports-betting-guy-and-ea-executive-who-aims-to-scale-remedy-in-a-way-that-builds-lasting-value/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/capcom-confirms-it-will-reveal-a-large-scale-monster-hunter-wilds-expansion-this-summer/ https://www.ign.com/articles/sega-admits-acquisition-of-angry-birds-maker-rovio-hasnt-worked-as-planned-blames-rapidly-changing-and-competitive-mobile-market

    1h 58m
  3. CrossGen Friends Episode 15 - Dragon Quest VII, Nintendo Direct, Jeffrey Epstein, and Internet vs. IRL Friends

    FEB 9

    CrossGen Friends Episode 15 - Dragon Quest VII, Nintendo Direct, Jeffrey Epstein, and Internet vs. IRL Friends

    Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the recent Nintendo Direct, Jeffrey Epstein's ties to microtransactions, Dragon Quest VII, and IRL vs. Internet friends. Intro music created by Jack Miller! Show Links: https://fandomwire.com/jeffrey-epstein-reportedly-had-a-major-hand-in-making-call-of-duty-series-a-microtransaction-hell/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/epic-games-store-boss-says-it-plans-to-be-on-the-next-xbox-console-on-day-one/ https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/625565405086220583

    1h 47m
  4. CrossGen Friends Episode 14 - Solasta: CotM, Indiana Jones, and State and Play and Direct Rumors!

    FEB 2

    CrossGen Friends Episode 14 - Solasta: CotM, Indiana Jones, and State and Play and Direct Rumors!

    Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller discuss the recently granted Sony controller patent, Joe waxes poetic about Solasta: Crown of the Magister, and Byron explains his inverse opinion of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle! Intro music created by Jack Miller!

    1h 58m
  5. Crossgen Friends Episode 13 - KCDC2 DLC, Supraland, Indiana Jones, Stray Gods

    JAN 26

    Crossgen Friends Episode 13 - KCDC2 DLC, Supraland, Indiana Jones, Stray Gods

    Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller chat about Ubisoft changes, Xbox Developer Connect, KCDC2 DLC, Supraland, games that need a new entry, and more! Also, the crime of never seeing an Indiana Jones movie.

    1h 50m

  6. JAN 19

    CrossGen Friends Episode 12 - DQVII Reimagined Demo, Bethesda Ex-Designer Interview, and Phone Games

    Welcome to CrossGen Friends! In this episode, Joe La Russa and Byron Miller both chat about playing the Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo, discuss ex-Bethesda designer Kurt Kuhlmann's interview with PC Gamer, GameStop closures, phone gaming, and more! Intro music created by Jack Miller!

    1h 41m

  7. JAN 12

    CrossGen Friends Episode 11 - Developer Direct Announced, Pirate Yakuza, and Games We Want Remade

    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!

    1h 36m

  8. JAN 5

    CrossGen Friends Episode 10 - Rumored Witcher 3 DLC, Game of the Year Chat, and Pirate Yakuza

    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!

    1h 35m
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Gaming and pop culture discussion with two friends from different generations.

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  • Creator
    CrossGen Friends
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    CrossGen Friends