• S1E69 - Our Favourite Demos from Steam Next Fest + Pokémon Pokopia Early Impressions (Episode 69)
    Mar 10 2026
    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 - Intro1:35 - 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 Games12:20 - Collector’s Cove by VoodooDuck15:35 - Replaced by Sad Cat Studios19:10 - Denshattack by Undercoders22:00 - Super Meat Boy 3D by Sluggerfly, Team Meat25:20 - Outbound by Square Glade Games30:35 - Phonopolis by Amanita34:55 - Cursed Words by Buried Things36:05 - RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike by Doraccoon39:30 - Vampire Crawlers by Poncle by Nosebleed Interactive42:40 - Atmosfar by Apog Labs45:45 - Esoterric Ebb by Christoffer Bodegård47:30 - ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies by ZA/UM50:45 - Forbidden Solitaire by Grey Alien Games/Night Signal51:50 - The Eternal Life of Goldman by Weappy Studio53:00 - Shoutout Speed Round (Links in Description)1:00:15 - Outro From the Speed Round: Last Man Sitting by DoubleMoose GamesScott Pilgrim EX by Tribute GamesEverything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite by Odd Dreams DigitalCropdeck on Steamk by PiotrekThe Dungeon Experience by Jacob Janerka, Simon Boxer, Bone AssemblyWanderburg by Randwerk Gambonaza by BlukuléléGumboat God by Janson RADLelu by jamierowan Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.socialJacob: @jacob.bsky.socialLuke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.socialJoseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.socialClaire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social Check out our other shows: Player Player PodcastLeft Behind Game ClubThe LukeWarmGames PodcastCutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
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  • S1E68 - Hermit and Pig Review + Fishbowl Preview (Episode 68)
    Feb 26 2026

    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

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    • Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social
    • Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social
    • Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social
    • Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social
    • Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social

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    • Player Player Podcast
    • Left Behind Game Club
    • The LukeWarmGames Podcast
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    30 Min.
  • S1E69 - Indie Review Round-Up: Big Hops, Mio: Memories in Orbit, Cairn, and Love Eternal
    Feb 24 2026
    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

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    • Player Player Podcast

    • Left Behind Game Club

    • The LukeWarmGames Podcast

    • Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast

    • Video Game Trivia **
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    48 Min.
  • S1E66 - Our Most Anticipated Indies of 2026 [ft. RoganPlaysGames] (Episode 66)
    Feb 10 2026
    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 StudiosReanimal by Tarsier StudiosAstrobotanica by Space Goblin StudioOntos by Frictional GamesThe Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time by Coin Drop Games, Lucas Immanuel, jucobee, Kyle ChuangGood Boy by Observer InteractiveThe Eternal Life of Goldman by Weappy StudioLost and Found Co by Bit Egg Inc.Toem 2 by Something We MadeReplaced by Sad Cat StudiosFishbowl by imissmyfriends.studioOrbitals by ShapefarmPlanet of Lana 2 by WishfullyDenshattack! By UndercodersSlay The Spire 2 by Mega CritMina the Hollower by Yacht Club GamesDarwin’s Paradox by ZDT StudioMixtape by Beethoven and DinosaurVirtue and a Sledgehammer by Deconstructeam and Selkie HarbourCall of the Elder Gods by Out of the Blue GamesShantytown by Erik RempenForbidden Solitaire by Grey Alien Games, Night Signal EntertainmentMr. Sleepy Man by Devin SantiBonus from 2025: OVERLOOK by omidjm Follow RoganPlaysGames: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RoganPlaysGamesInstagram: instagram.com/roganplaysgamesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roganplaysgames Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro4:29 - Icebreaker Question: What are you pulling out of your big backlog in January?13:25 - First Round Picks28:56 - Second Round Picks44:18 - 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.socialJacob: @jacob.bsky.socialLuke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.socialClaire: @clairebearrose.bsky.socialJoseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.socialCantPause on Instagram Check out our other shows: Player Player PodcastLeft Behind Game ClubThe LukeWarmGames PodcastCutscenes: A Video Game Movie PodcastVideo Game Trivia
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  • S1E65 - 2025 Game of the Year [Part 2] Best Narrative, Best Puzzle, Best Creatively Cozy, and More! (Episode 65)
    Jan 27 2026

    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

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    • Player Player Podcast
    • Left Behind Game Club
    • The LukeWarmGames Podcast
    • Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
    • Video Game Trivia
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  • S1E64 - 2025 Game of the Year [Part 1] (Episode 64)
    Jan 21 2026

    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

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    • Player Player Podcast
    • Left Behind Game Club
    • The LukeWarmGames Podcast
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  • S1E63 - The Indie Game Awards 2025 Reactions (Episode 63)
    Dec 23 2025
    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 **

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    55 Min.
  • S1E62 - The Biggest News from the Game Awards 2025 (Episode 62)
    Dec 16 2025
    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

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