Episodes

  • S1E38 - 2024 Indie Game Awards Reactions (Episode 38)

    S1E38 - 2024 Indie Game Awards Reactions (Episode 38)
    Dec 20 2024
    This week, the lads celebrate the inaugural Indie Game Awards! Discussions include reactions to the award recipients, impressions from playing the nominees and some behind the scenes fun from being judges on an awards show. Find the full list of award recipients, nominees, presenters, and judges on the official IGA website. You can also check out the IGA Steam Sale, which showcases titles from this year’s nominees and presenters! Find timestamps for this episode below: 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Icebreaker Question: How did it feel to judge an award show? 7:05 - Debut 14:55 - Notable Achievement in Accessibility 16:57 - Music 21:17 - Visual Design 26:43 - Bite-Sized Game 33:46 - Innovation 44:03 - Emotional Impact 49:38 - Gameplay Design 57:34 - Narrative 1:06:12 - Women-Led Game 1:06:56 - Solo Development 1:11:23 - Game of the Year 1:13:29 - Industry Impact 1:15:10 - Mohammad Fahmi Storyteller Award 1:16:57 - Final Thoughts and Outro Check Other IGA Nominee Episodes + Written Reviews: Mouthwashing, Crow Country and Grunn Review: https://plnk.to/crossplayconvos/e/1000673149935Pacific Drive and Ultros Review Impressions: https://plnk.to/crossplayconvos/e/1000646013266Thanks Goodness You're Here Review: https://plnk.to/crossplayconvos/e/1000664484618 Animal Well Review: https://plnk.to/crossplayconvos/e/1000657033170 Crypt Custodian Review Impressions: https://plnk.to/crossplayconvos/e/1000674886208 Thirsty Suitors (LukeWarmGames): https://lukewarmgamespodcast.buzzsprout.com/1187351/episodes/14047071-episode-137-thirsty-suitors-review-impressionsBalatro (LukeWarmGames): https://lukewarmgamespodcast.buzzsprout.com/1187351/episodes/14575044-episode-141-balatro-review-impressionsLittle Kitty, Big City (LukeWarmGames): https://lukewarmgamespodcast.buzzsprout.com/1187351/episodes/15098086-episode-147-little-kitty-big-city-reviewClickholding (LukeWarmGames): https://lukewarmgamespodcast.buzzsprout.com/1187351/episodes/15567513-episode-153-paper-trail-review-indie-game-tastemaking-cornerFear the Spotlight (The Gaming Brief): https://thegamingbrief.ca/2024/11/28/fear-the-spotlight-review/ Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.socialJacob: @jacob.bsky.socialLuke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.socialJoseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvosJoseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManJacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourtLuke Lewis: @lukewarmlewis Check out our other shows: Player Player Podcast Left Behind Game ClubThe LukeWarmGames Podcast Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie PodcastVideo Game Trivia
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • S1E37 - The Game Awards 2024 In Review (Episode 37)

    S1E37 - The Game Awards 2024 In Review (Episode 37)
    Dec 17 2024

    In this short episode, Jacob, Luke and Joseph break down The Game Awards 2024!

    We have another episode breaking The Indie Game Awards 2024 later this week!

    Find timestamps for this episode below:

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 2:00 - The Game Awards High-Level Breakdown (as well as Split Fiction, Elden Ring: Nightreign and Catly)
    • 12:30 - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
    • 18:15 - More Announcements (Mafia: The Old Country, Okami Sequel, Onimusha, Turok: Origins, Stage Fright, Shadow Labyrinth, Clive in Tekken 8 and Helldivers 2's Omens of Tyranny)
    • 22:10 - Awards, Celebrities & 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

    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
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    29 mins
  • S1E36 - Tabletop Gaming 101 [ft. Asa Greenriver] (Episode 36)

    S1E36 - Tabletop Gaming 101 [ft. Asa Greenriver] (Episode 36)
    Nov 26 2024

    This week, Jacob, Luke and Joseph are joined by special guest Asa Greenriver (Borderline Entertainment) to chat about tabletop gaming and Asa's journey with board game design!

    Find timestamps for this episode below:

    • 0:00 - Intro
    • 2:45 - Housekeeping (Indie Game Awards & Schedule)
    • 4:10 - Icebreaker: "What is the best game to kick off an evening of gaming?"
    • 13:30 - Asa, his tabletop journey and his game
    • 35:25 - Our Favourite Board Games
    • 59:55 - Outro

    Note that our December schedule has shifted and our next show will be in three weeks on December 17th!

    Follow Asa and Borderline Entertainment:

    • Asa Greenriver Twitter: @Agreenriver07
    • Asa Greenriver Bluesky: @agreenriver.bsky.social
    • Asa Greenriver TikTok: @agreenriver07
    • Borderline Entertainment: YouTube & Merch

    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
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • S1E35 - The State of RPGs in 2024 [ft. Dave Jackson] (Episode 35)

    S1E35 - The State of RPGs in 2024 [ft. Dave Jackson] (Episode 35)
    Nov 12 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • S1E34 - Fall Indie Game Review Round Up (Episode 34)

    S1E34 - Fall Indie Game Review Round Up (Episode 34)
    Oct 29 2024
    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
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    48 mins
  • S1E33 - Mouthwashing Review/Spoilercast [+ Grunn/Crow Country) (Episode 33)

    S1E33 - Mouthwashing Review/Spoilercast [+ Grunn/Crow Country) (Episode 33)
    Oct 15 2024

    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
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • S1E32 - Astro Bot Review & Spoilercast (Episode 32)

    S1E32 - Astro Bot Review & Spoilercast (Episode 32)
    Oct 1 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • S1E31 - Our Favourite Games of PAX West 2024 [Episode 31]

    S1E31 - Our Favourite Games of PAX West 2024 [Episode 31]
    Sep 18 2024
    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 - Intro0:46 - Jill Grodt, EIC @ The Indie Informer & Trina Smith, Games Journalist @ Gamerheads Podcast40:08 - Roger Reichardt, Games Journalist & Host @ Gamerheads Podcast & ClycloneMC, Host @ Point in Progress & Claire Helmberger, Host @ LukeWarmGames Podcast1:03:53 - Geoff Moonen, Host @ “Fun” and Games Podcast & Sarah Moonen, Associate Producer, “Fun” and Games Podcast1:25:33 - Joseph, Jacob & Luke close out the show Games Discussed During the Episode: God Save BirminghamSpiralCroakEverdeep AuroraPioneers of PagoniaDoggy Don’t CareHeartwormEnder Magnolia: Bloom in the MistWinter BurrowHerdlingThe Stone of MadnessDemon SporeWhisper Mountain OutbreakThe KnightlingReggie, His Cousin, Two Scientists and Most Likely the End of the WorldTetherGeistOMUTWhile WaitingUsual JuneOutrider MakoSymphoniaKingdom Come Deliverance IISpirit of Midnight GHOSTS & Roger’s GHOSTS Interview with Jed ShepherdA Corgi’s Cozy HikeKitchen Sync: Aloha!All Systems DanceLove EternalGas Station StoryDesktop ExplorerRoosterHoneycomb: The World BeyondPOPUCOMFowl DamageTears of MetalKeylockerFeltopiaWilmot Works It OutGI Joe: Wrath of CobraJay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt PunchTHRESHOLDTime FliesDespeloteMouthwasing Check out our other PAX West content! LukeWarmGames PAX West SpecialSuper Video Game Trivia: PAX West Edition! Find us on Twitter for show updates and more: Podcast: @crossplayconvosJoseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManJacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourtLuke Lewis: @lukewarmlewis Check out our other shows: Player Player PodcastLeft Behind Game ClubThe LukeWarmGames PodcastCutscenes: A Video Game Movie PodcastVideo Game Trivia
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    1 hr and 29 mins