Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast

Luke Lewis, Joseph Hooper & Jacob McCourt
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Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast

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. NOV 12

    The State of RPGs in 2024 [ft. Dave Jackson] (Episode 35)

    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? 8:38 - Our personal histories with RPGs. 24:03 - How have our tastes and perceptions of RPGs evolved over time? 40:18 - The RPGs of 2024! 1:11:24 - Outro Follow Dave and Tales from the Backlog: Dave Jackson Twitter: @RealDaveJackson Tales from the Backlog Twitter: @TFTBLpod Tales from the Back Bluesky: @tftblpod.bsky.social Tales from the Backlog Podcast Feed: talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm 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 Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt Luke Lewis: @lukewarmlewis 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 16m

  2. OCT 29

    Fall Indie Game Review Round Up (Episode 34)

    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 Question: What will be your #11 game of 2024? What game do you predict will just barely miss a spot on your coveted top 10 list? 5:45 - Neva 14:26 - Europa 21:20 - Pinball Spire 26:45 - Crypt Custodian 34:19 - Phoenix Springs 44:09 - Outro Games Discussed on Today’s Episode: Neva - Nomada Studio Europa - Helder Pinto, Chozabu (Alex PB) Pinball Spire - Apparition Games Crypt Custodian - Kyle Thompson Phoenix Springs - Calligram Studio Jacob’s Gaming Brief Written Reviews: Pinball Spire Review Phoenix Springs Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt Luke Lewis:@lukewarmlewis Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPod Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_Pod Left Behind Game Club: @LeftBehindClub Video Game Trivia: @VG_Trivia The LukeWarmGames Podcast: @lukewarmgames

    48 min
  3. Mouthwashing Review/Spoilercast [+ Grunn/Crow Country) (Episode 33)

    OCT 15

    Mouthwashing Review/Spoilercast [+ Grunn/Crow Country) (Episode 33)

    This week, we prepare you for the spooky season with a trio of indie horror experiences. We have played Mouthwashing and are chomping to talk about it in-depth. Jacob also dives in on Grunn and Joseph talks about his experience playing Crow Country. Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Ice Breaker Question: "What’s a game that genuinely surprised you?" 8:50 - Mouthwashing Spoiler-Free Review 27:10 - Mouthwashing Spoilercast 53:55 - Crow Country Mini-Review 1:00:50 Grunn Mini-Review 1:07:20 Outro Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt Luke Lewis: @lukewarmlewis 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 10m

  4. OCT 1

    Astro Bot Review & Spoilercast (Episode 32)

    Episode Notes This week the lads are chatting about their time playing Astro Bot, developed by Team ASOBI! The discussion starts with spoiler-free impressions and moves into the spoilercast. We can find timestamps below! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 2:44 - Ice Breaker Question: What features make for a good platformer and what are your favorite games within the genre? 6:53 - Astro Bot Spoiler-Free Impressions 37:47 - Spoiler Discussion and Trivia Game: What That Bot? 01:13:24 - The Plucky Squire Early Impressions 01:16:42 - Outro Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt Luke Lewis:@lukewarmlewis Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPod Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_Pod Left Behind Game Club: @LeftBehindClub Video Game Trivia: @VG_Trivia The LukeWarmGames Podcast: @lukewarmgames

    1h 20m
  5. Our Favourite Games of PAX West 2024 [Episode 31]

    SEP 18

    Our Favourite Games of PAX West 2024 [Episode 31]

    This week, the lads are coming to you live from PAX West 2024 in Seattle, Washington with a star studded cast of special guests from across the video game industry! Seat back, relax and get your Steam Wishlists ready as the crew unpacks their favorite games from PAX West 2024! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Jill Grodt, EIC @ The Indie Informer & Trina Smith, Games Journalist @ Gamerheads Podcast 40:08 - Roger Reichardt, Games Journalist & Host @ Gamerheads Podcast & ClycloneMC, Host @ Point in Progress & Claire Helmberger, Host @ LukeWarmGames Podcast 1:03:53 - Geoff Moonen, Host @ “Fun” and Games Podcast & Sarah Moonen, Associate Producer, “Fun” and Games Podcast 1:25:33 - Joseph, Jacob & Luke close out the show Games Discussed During the Episode: God Save Birmingham Spiral Croak Everdeep Aurora Pioneers of Pagonia Doggy Don’t Care Heartworm Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Winter Burrow Herdling The Stone of Madness Demon Spore Whisper Mountain Outbreak The Knightling Reggie, His Cousin, Two Scientists and Most Likely the End of the World TetherGeist OMUT While Waiting Usual June Outrider Mako Symphonia Kingdom Come Deliverance II Spirit of Midnight GHOSTS & Roger’s GHOSTS Interview with Jed Shepherd A Corgi’s Cozy Hike Kitchen Sync: Aloha! All Systems Dance Love Eternal Gas Station Story Desktop Explorer Rooster Honeycomb: The World Beyond POPUCOM Fowl Damage Tears of Metal Keylocker Feltopia Wilmot Works It Out GI Joe: Wrath of Cobra Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch THRESHOLD Time Flies Despelote Mouthwasing Check out our other PAX West content! LukeWarmGames PAX West Special Super Video Game Trivia: PAX West Edition! Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt Luke Lewis: @lukewarmlewis 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 29m

  6. SEP 3

    Mighty Yell Interview: All Systems Dance [ft. Dave Proctor] (Episode 30)

    This week the lads are joined by special guest Dave Proctor (Mighty Yell) to chat about how the studio Mighty Yell came to be, reminisce about the Big Con and take a sneak peak into the development of their latest game All Systems Dance. Join us for a wonderful look into the art of game design with plenty of laughs along the way! Wishlist All Systems Dance and check out Mighty Yell’s other titles and merch! All Systems Dance: https://www.mightyyell.com/allsystemsdance/ A Knight in the Attic: https://www.mightyyell.com/a-knight-in-the-attic/ The Big Con: https://www.mightyyell.com/ Mighty Yell Merch: https://mightyyell.myshopify.com/en-us Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - Meet Mighty Yell’s Dave Proctor 1:59 - Dave’s path to working in games and a look at the writing process 13:13 - The evolution of Mighty Yell 29:39 - Building All Systems Dance 34:10 - The premise of All Systems Dance 40:45 - The community at Mighty Yell 52:01 - A Knight in the Attic 01:10:18 - Outro Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt Luke Lewis:@lukewarmlewis Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPod Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_Pod Left Behind Game Club: @LeftBehindClub Video Game Trivia: @VG_Trivia The LukeWarmGames Podcast: @lukewarmgames

    1h 13m
  7. The PAX West Prep Episode [ft. Baron Jones] (Episode 29)

    AUG 20

    The PAX West Prep Episode [ft. Baron Jones] (Episode 29)

    This week, Jacob, Luke and Joseph are joined by Baron Jones from LV1 Gaming is here to get you ready for PAX West 2024! On this episode of the show, we will give you tips on packing and surviving the con, navigating the city of Seattle and tell you what you should see during PAX West 2024! Check out Baron's writing on LV1 Gaming! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Our History with PAX 13:50 - Underrated Items to Pack 21:10 - General Tips 33:15 - Places to See in Seattle 40:30 - Events Around PAX 45:40 - Panels, Booths and Dr. Exoskeleton 1:00:00 Final Tips & Tricks and Close Resources: Sidequesting PAX Parties List Media Indie Exchange Seattle Indies Expo PAX Official Twitter PAX Lines Twitter PAX Unofficial Parties Twitter Please Check Out Our Events and Panels: Video Game Trivia at Hopvine Pub on Thursday, August 29th Video Game Trivia Panel on Friday, August 30th LANFest Charity Stream Zone Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt Luke Lewis: @lukewarmlewis 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 5m

  8. AUG 6

    Thank Goodness You're Here! Review & Indie Spotlight (Episode 28)

    Episode Notes This week Jacob and Luke give their review of Thank Goodness You’re Here! developed by Coal Supper, Dungeons of Hinterberg developed by Microbird, Été developed by Impossible and Penny’s Big Breakaway developed by Evening Star. A big thanks to Popagenda for providing us with review codes for Été and Thank Goodness You’re Here! Find Jacob’s written reviews via the Gaming Brief below: Été Thank Goodness You’re Here! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Ice Breaker- How do we feel about the end of GameInformer? 6:32 - Thank Goodness You’re Here! 16:43 - Dungeons of Hinterberg 24:42 - Été 34:28 - Penny’s Big Breakaway 41:59 - Outro Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt Luke Lewis:@lukewarmlewis Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPod Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_Pod Left Behind Game Club: @LeftBehindClub Video Game Trivia: @VG_Trivia The LukeWarmGames Podcast: @lukewarmgames

    43 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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