Shows
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastSteam Next Fest June 2025 Picks & Switch 2 Check-In (Episode 51)This week, Jacob and Joseph talk about their favourite demos from Steam Next Fest June 2025 Edition and give you their thoughts after two weeks with the Switch 2.
Find timestamps for this episode below:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Switch 2 After 2 Weeks (Hardware, Mario Kart World, Game Key Cards & Switch 2 Welcome Tour)
23:05 - Steam Next Fest: June 2025 Edition
24:50 - Dead as Disco
29:35 - VOID/BREAKER
36:20 - CloverPit
43:45 - BALL x PIT
46:55 - MIO: Memories in Orbit
50:50 - Insider Trading
52:30 - Replicat
53:50 - Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
1:00:00 - Dead Finger Dice: A Billionaire Killing Game
1:03:15 - Copycat (Xbox) Review
1:07:30...2025-06-241h 10
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThe Best of Summer Game Fest 2025 (Episode 50)This week, Jacob and Joseph celebrate 50 episodes with a deep dive on every game that was showcased during Summer Game Fest weekend! Just kidding, but we did talk about a lot of them!
Find timestamps for this episode below:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Icebreaker: "How do we feel about 50 episodes? ft. Luke Lewis"
10:30 - Summer Game Fest Overall
18:25 - Felt That Boxing
19:20 - Out Of Words
20:55 - End of Abyss
22:05 - Ill
24:10 - Mixtape
25:50 - Scott Pilgrim EX
26:45 - Blighted
28:20 - Stranger Than Heaven
29:50 - Resident Evil Requiem
31:20 - Kojima's Drip Was Crazy, Splitgate 2 Dude's Was Not
34:30...2025-06-101h 19
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastDune: Awakening Developer Interview (Bonus Episode)Episode Notes
This week Luke and Claire (LukeWarmGames Podcast) interview Senior Art Director Gavin Whelan and Associate Art Director David Levy from Funcom about their work on Dune: Awakening! From their inspirations when realizing the world of Arrakis to what players can expect at launch, this is an exciting chat you won't want to miss.
Dune: Awakening Official Website: Pre-purchase the Deluxe or Ultimate Edition on PC to play 5 days early starting on June 5th with the full launch on June 10th.
Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more:
Podcast...2025-06-0527 min
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastOur Favourite Games from PAX East 2025 (Episode 49)This week, the Lads talk about their experiences at PAX East 2025! We also dive in on the recent Six One Indie Showcase! Remember to wishlist all the games you think sounded cool, it helps!
Find timestamps for this episode below:
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Icebreaker: "How Was Your PAX East 2025?"
7:50 - Our Games of Show
8:00 - GIGASWORD
12:40 - Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
17:00 - Tanuki: Pon’s Summer
20:55 - Fresh Tracks
28:25 - Motion Rec
32:00 - Missile Command Delta
35:00 - Revenant's Reach
39:05 - Mycopunk
42:45 - Undusted: Letters from the Past
45:00 - Mafia: The Old Country
49:50 - Demon Ti...2025-05-271h 21
Friday Night GamecastPax East 2025: Return of the BoyosWe're Back! If you can believe it or not, we went to Boston again and had a fantastic time. Will and I take the chance to review our trip and our fantastic time covering all the incredible titles at Pax East 2025. Incredible indies, outstanding panels and a Boston city re-review are inbound for you to enjoy. We want to take another opportunity to give a huge shout out to all the incredible creators that we got to see like Emily & Kate of No Small Games, CGDannyB, the Patriarch of the Dojima clan: Dave Jackson, Joseph Hooper, Adam Gumbert, Jacob...2025-05-241h 30
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastBlue Prince, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 & Game of the Year So Far (Episode 48)In this episode, it's an Indie Game Roundup! We chat about Blue Prince, Wanderstop, Despelote, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Split Fiction. We also talk about our games of the year so far!
Find timestamps for this episode below:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Icebreaker: "How is 2025 comparing to 2024 in gaming?"
8:50 - Blue Prince
20:20 - Wanderstop
26:00 - Despelote
29:30 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
47:45 - Split Fiction
54:05 - Our Games of the Year So Far
Thank you to Popagenda for sending codes for Wanderstop and a code for Despelote and thank you to Raw Fury for a sending code for...2025-05-071h 07Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThe State of Open World Games in 2025 [ft. Adam Gumbert] (Episode 47)Episode Notes
This week, the lads are joined by special guest Adam Gumbert (Respawn Aim Fire) to talk about the past, present, and future of open world games. From our favorites of the genre to wild GTA VI speculation, settle in for the vast adventure ahead y’all!
Follow Adam Gumbert on BlueSky:
Adam on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/adamgumby.bsky.social
Respawn Aim Fire: https://bsky.app/profile/respawnaimfire.bsky.social
Find Timestamps for this Episode Below:
0:00 - Intro/Shoe Talk?
2:38 - Ice Breaker Question: What is the best example of an...2025-04-231h 10Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastTackling Your Backlog [ft. Emmett Watkins Jr] (Episode 46)Episode Notes
This week, the lads are joined by special guest Emmett Watkins Jr (VGU.tv, Player’s Club Podcast and Welcome To The Thing) to talk about gaming backlogs and all of their tips, tricks, tools, and tales that accompany their piles of shame!
Follow Emmett Watkins Jr:
Website and Socials: @ejsponge61.com
Resources From this Episode:
Spoonful Podcast Backlog Episode with Jacob and Emmett: https://youtu.be/W6ODHr-p08M?si=TZh8ud1NA6Xw8Hk5
Backloggd: https://backloggd.com/
Infinite Backlog: https://infinitebacklog.net/
Playnite: https://playnite.link/
Ludoscene: ht...2025-04-081h 12Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastPitching Our Dream Games (Episode 45)Episode Notes
This week, the lads pitch their dream video games and how they would approach designing them! From an original IP, to a metroidvania-inspired Die Hard Game to a My Hero Academia strategy fighting game hybrid, settle in for a fun discussion!
Find Timestamps for this Episode Below:
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Ice Breaker: How do you feel about the year 2025 in gaming so far?
5:41 - Pitching Our Dream Games
8:16 - Luke’s Pitch
23:23 - Jacob’s Pitch
36:11 - Joseph’s Pitch
52:10 - Outro
Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more:
Po...2025-03-2553 min
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastSpirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To - Developer Interview (Episode 44)In this episode, we interview 3 members of Soft Not Weak, the team behind the newly released Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To! We chatted about the development of the game, the game's release, and the team! Thank you to Réjon Taylor-Foster, Alex Abou Karam and Morgan Lavelle for the time and to Jenny Windom for organizing this interview.
Check out Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To: https://spiritswapgame.com/
You can find the team on Bluesky:
Alex: @dirtbagboyfriend.bsky.social
Morgan: @justmorgantime.bsky.social
Réjon: @maximumcrash.com
Soft Not Weak: @so...2025-03-111h 06
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastLost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1 Review (Episode 43)In this episode, Jacob and Luke give their thoughts on Tape 1 of the newly released Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. Thanks to Don't Nod/Sandbox Strategies for sending codes for review.
Stick around after our spoiler filled chat as we also cover the recently released Afterlove EP! Thanks to Fellow Traveller for the code. We will be back in two weeks!
Find timestamps for this episode below:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Icebreaker: "What's Your Favourite Coming of Age Story?"
7:10 - Introduction to Lost Records: Bloom & Rage
8:00 - Spoiler-Free Section on Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1
22:20...2025-02-1851 minCrossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastMost Anticipated Indies of 2025 [ft. No Small Games] (Episode 42)Episode Notes
This week, the lads are joined by special guests Kate Hunter and Emily Merritt (No Small Games Podcast) to unpack their most anticipated indie games of 2025! Get your wishlists ready and enjoy.
Follow Kate, Emily and their podcast No Small Games!
Kate Hunter: @katerblossom.bsky.social
Emily Meritt: @aspecificegg.bsky.social
No Small Games Podcast BlueSky: @nosmallgames.bsky.social
No Small Games Website: www.nosmallgames.com
Games Discussed on Today’s Episode:
Incredibox - So Far So Good
Arctic Eggs - The Water Museum, cockydoody, abmarnie, Cameron Ginex
Citizen Sleeper...2025-02-111h 21
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastCitizen Sleeper 2 Review & Spoilercast (Episode 41)In this episode, Jacob is joined by Adam Gumbert to talk about Citizen Sleeper 2, which will be released on January 31, 2025. Thanks to our friends at Fellow Traveller for sending codes for review.
Find Adam on Bluesky and Respawn Aim Fire!
Find timestamps for this episode below:
0:00 - Intro
2:40 - Icebreaker: "What's your experience with Citizen Sleeper and games like it?"
5:45 - A one-sentence pitch
7:10 - "Desperation is the name of the game"
12:15 - Stress
15:00 - Push
19:20 - Citizen Sleeper vs. Citizen Sleeper 2
21:00 - Characters
25:00 - Writing
29:45 - Music and Art
34:00 - Spoilers Begin Here
34:10...2025-01-301h 01Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast2024 Game of the Year Part 2 (Episode 40)Episode Notes
This week, the lads are joined by special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) to celebrate their favorite games of 2024 with the grand finale of their annual game of the year spectacular and the reveal of the Crossplay Conversations Top 10 Games of 2024! Special thanks to Katie Lesperance (Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast and Left Behind Game Club) for the awesome voiceover for our video! Follow Katie on Bluesky: @lesperak.bsky.social.
Episode Resources:
Part 1 of the 2024 GOTY Series here: plnk.to/crossplayconvos
Check out the full Top 10 Games of 2024 Reveal Video: h...2025-01-282h 19Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast2024 Game of the Year Part 1 (Episode 39)Episode Notes
This week, the lads are joined by special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) to celebrate their favorite games of 2024 with their annual game of the year spectacular! Look for the 2024 GOTY Finale and the reveal of the Crossplay Conversations Top 10 Games of 2024 on January 28th!
Find timestamps for this episode below:
0:00 - Intro
3:09 - Introducing the 2024 awards categories
3:50 - Best Gameplay Loop
25:29 - Most Underrated Game
45:43 - Business Boy’s 2024 Bit of Bad Business
1:07:26 - The Luke Lewis “Chill Out with a Coffee on a Rainy Weekend Afternoon” Game(TM)
1:18:49 - Hooper...2025-01-141h 36
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastGame of the Year 2022 (Bonus)Once again, Jacob, Luke, Joseph, and special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) sit down to discuss their favourite games of 2022. This was originally released in January 2023 in the LukeWarmGames podcast feed!
Timestamps:
2:20 Most Joyous Experience
12:10 Best Bang For Your Buck
27:40 Most Pleasant Surprise
47:10 Best Music
59:00 Best Video Game Ass Video Game
1:09:20 Best Cozy Game
1:20:10 Business Boy’s Bit of Bad Business
1:30:55 Most Disappointing Game
1:40:30 Best Non-2022 Game
1:51:10 Best Game That We Didn’t Play
1:55:35 Best Multiplayer
2:06:50 Best Visuals - Technical
2:11:30 Best Visuals - Art Direction
2:23:15 Best Performance/Favorite Protagonist
2:33:40 Best Supporting Character/NPC
2:43:00 Best Indie
3:07:10 Best...2025-01-104h 34
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastGame of the Year 2021 (Bonus)Jacob, Luke and Joseph along with special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) sit down to discuss their favorite games of 2021. This was originally released in January 2022 in the LukeWarmGames podcast feed!
Timestamps:
3:50 Most Joyous Experience
17:40 Best Bang For Your Buck
23:00 Most Pleasant Surprise
43:50 Best Music
52:00 Best Big Dumb Fun
1:00:00 Best Multiplayer
1:05:30 Best Visuals - Technical
1:11:00 Best Visuals - Art Direction
1:17:20 Best Performance/Favorite Protagonist
1:25:30 Best Supporting Character/NPC
1:34:00 Best Narrative
1:49:30 Best Moment
2:05:00 Top 10 Games of 2021
Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social
Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social
Luke...2025-01-072h 40Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast2024 Indie Game Awards Reactions (Episode 38)
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...2024-12-201h 18
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThe Game Awards 2024 In Review (Episode 37)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:
...2024-12-1728 min
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastTabletop Gaming 101 [ft. Asa Greenriver] (Episode 36)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...2024-11-261h 05Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThe 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 Da...2024-11-121h 15Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastFall 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...2024-10-2948 min
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastMouthwashing 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: @Ja...2024-10-151h 09Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastAstro 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...2024-10-011h 19
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastOur 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 Moon...2024-09-181h 28Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastMighty 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...2024-09-031h 12
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThe 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...2024-08-201h 05Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThank 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...2024-08-0643 minCrossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast2024 Game of the Year So Far (Episode 27)This week the lads discuss their favorite games of 2024 so far and give some recommendations of other new releases to check out!
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
2024-07-231h 01Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastBest Party & Local Multiplayer Games (Episode 26)This week Luke and Jacob unpack their favorite party and local multiplayer games from over the years.
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
2024-07-0955 minCrossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThe State of the Gaming Industry (Episode 25)
This week the lads give their thoughts on the current state of the video game industry. Discussion topics include studio closures/layoffs, the impact of acquisitions, the future of first party publishers and more.
Tweet from Jacob Navok:
https://x.com/jnavok/status/1793779717813723521?s=46
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
2024-06-251h 15Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastSummer 2024 Showcase Reactions (Episode 24)
This week the lads reunite to give their thoughts on the recent summer showcase season. Get your wishlists ready and settle in for a wide ranging discussion covering announcements of all shapes and sizes.
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
2024-06-111h 33Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastIs Animal Well Indie Game of the Year? (Episode 23)Episode Notes
This week Joseph and Luke discuss their time playing Another Crab’s Treasure, Manor Lords and Animal Well! Additional topics include a bit of industry analysis about the upcoming console generation and the ongoing debate of video games versus art.
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
2024-05-281h 11Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastExploring Open Ended Game Design (Episode 22)Episode Notes
This week Luke and Joseph discuss open ended game design, how this design philosophy differs between the AAA and Indie spaces and their favorite examples from the past and present.
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
2024-05-141h 00Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastIndie Review Round Up: Pepper Grinder, Let's! Revolution! and More! (Episode 21)Episode Notes
This week Luke and Jacob give their review impressions on a wonderful quartet of recent indie releases including Buckshot Roulette, Mars After Midnight, Let's! Revolution! and Pepper Grinder. Thank you to Sandbox Strategies, popagenda and Stride PR for providing review codes for this episode.
Timestamps:
0:00-Intro
2:40- Ice Breaker Question: What games are you hoping to pull out of your backlog this year?
10:53- Buckshot Roulette
14:47: Mars After Midnight
20:12- Let’s! Revolution!
30:07- Pepper Grinder
39:23- Outro
Links to Today’s Games:
Buckshot Roulette
Mars After Midnight
Let’s! Revolu...2024-04-3043 min
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastTop 15 Games That Need a Remake/Remaster [ft. Ngachacha] (Episode 20)This week, special guest Ngachacha joins Luke and Jacob to discuss remakes and remasters and which games need one!
Support Ngachacha: Twitter | PlayStation Drive
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:10 Ice Breaker Question: "What Remake or Remasters Did You Played Last"?
9:30 What Makes A Good Remake or Remaster?
21:20 Building the List of the Top 15 Games That Need Remakes/Remasters
1:21:00 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...2024-04-161h 23
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastOur Favourite Games from PAX East 2024 [ft. CGDannyB] (Episode 19)This week, the Lads are joined by special guest CGDannyB to talk about their experiences at PAX East 2024 and Day of the Devs 2024! Remember to wishlist all the games you think sounded cool, it helps!
Support CGDannyB: Twitter | Twitch | TikTok
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:30 PAX East 2024 Overall Impressions
6:30 Dustborn (Danny's Game of Show)
9:15 Let’s Revolution (Jacob's Game of Show)
14:25 Enter the Chronosphere (Joseph's Game of Show)
18:50 My Familiar (Luke's Game of Show)
21:00 Into the Dead: Our Darkest Day
25:20 Starvaders
27:30 Below the Stone
31:55 Crypt Custodian
36:35 Animal Well
39:40 Disco Samurai
41:25 Beat Slayer
43:55 Fretless
46:50 Zombie Rollerz: The Last Sh...2024-04-021h 10
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastDouble Fine Productions Retrospective (Episode 18)This week, the Lads do a deep dive into one of their favourite video game studios: Double Fine Productions. Why? Because Jacob and Luke did a Double Fine bar crawl in SF!
Timestamps:
0:00 Start
2:30 Ice Breaker Question: "What Makes Double Fine So Unique"?
8:00 The Double Fine Bar Crawl
17:05 Favourite Double Fine Games? Backlog Games from Double Fine?
26:30 What Games Do We Want Next from Double Fine?
31:00 Psych Odyssey
40:00 The Lasting Impact of Psych Odyssey
49:00 Outro
Find us on Twitter for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos
Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan
Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt
Luke...2024-03-1951 minCrossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastBuilding The Essential Nintendo Switch Library [ft. AJ McRae] (Episode 17)Episode Notes
This week the Lads are joined by special guest AJ McRae (Re:Direct) to discuss what they want to see in a Nintendo Switch 2 and build their list of the most essential games on the Nintendo Switch.
Support AJ and Re:Direct- https://shop.watchredirect.com
Find us on Twitter for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos
Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan
Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt
Luke Lewis:@lukewarmlewis
AJ McRae: @AMcRaeJr
Re:Direct: @watchredirect
Check out our other shows:
Player Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPod
Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast...2024-03-051h 25Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastPacific Drive & Ultros Review Impressions: Crossplay Conversations (Episode 16)Episode Notes
This week, Luke and Jacob discuss their time playing Pacific Drive developed by Ironwood Studios and Ultros developed by Hadoque. A big thanks to the Kepler Interactive Team for providing review codes for our coverage. New episodes release every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
Find us on twitter for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos
Luke Lewis:@lukewarmlewis
Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt
Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan
Check out our other shows:
The LukeWarmGames Podcast: @lukewarmgames
Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_Pod
Left Behind Game Club: @LeftBehindClub
Video Game Trivia: @V...2024-02-2056 min
LukeWarmGames PodcastPacific Drive & Ultros Review Impressions: Crossplay Conversations Feed DropThis week's episode is a Crossplay Conversations collaboration of epic proportions! Luke and Jacob discuss their time playing Pacific Drive developed by Ironwood Studios and Ultros developed by Hadoque. A big thanks to the Kepler Interactive Team for providing review codes for our coverage. New episodes release every other Monday at 9am PST.Find us on twitter for show updates and more:Podcast: @crossplayconvos Luke Lewis:@lukewarmlewisJacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourtJoseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManCheck out our other shows:The LukeWarmGames Podcast: @lukewarmgamesCutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_PodLeft Behind Game Club: @LeftBehindClubVideo Game Trivia: @V...2024-02-2056 min
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastMost Anticipated Indie Games of 2024 [ft. Jill Grodt] (Episode 15)This week, the game lads are joined by the Indie Informer's Jill Grodt to talk about their 20 most anticipated indie games of 2024!
Indie Informer:
Website: https://the-indie-in-former.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Indie_Informer
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheIndieInformer
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theindieinformer
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Who is the Indie Informer?
5:30 - Ice Breaker Question: "What Indie Game Best Represents Your Personality and Style?"
10:30 - Ultros
13:00 - Harold Halibut
15:30 - Earthblade
18:10 - Mina The Hollower
20:45 - The Rise of the Golden Idol
26:40 - Henry Halfhead
29:50 - Mariachi Legends
32:10 - Tiny...2024-02-061h 12
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastGame of The Year 2023 Part 2 (Episode 14)The Lads are joined once again by special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) to finish out their discussion of the best games of the year in the Crossplay Conversations Best of 2023 Awards.
Big thanks to Matt aka Stormageddon for narrating our best of 2023 video!
Find timestamps for this episode below
0:00-Intro
1:39- Addendum To The Business Boy’s 2023 Bit of Bad Business
3:55- Best Visuals: Technical
15:56- Best Visuals: Art Direction
32:45- Best Character Performance
49:28- Best Narrative
1:11:00- Best Moment
1:12:08- Spider-Man 2 Spoilers
1:13:59- End of Spider-Man 2 Spoilers
1:14:48- Alan Wake II Sp...2024-01-232h 01Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastGame of The Year 2023 Part 1 (Episode 13)The Lads are joined by special guest Claire Helmberger (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) to discuss their favorite games of the year in the Crossplay Conversations Best of 2023 Awards. Tune in for our next episode where we reveal our official game of the year!
Find Links to our previous GOTY Shows:
2022: https://lukewarmgamespodcast.buzzspro...
2021: https://lukewarmgamespodcast.buzzspro...
Find us on Twitter for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos
Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan
Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt
Luke Lewis:@lukewarmlewis
Claire Helmberger: @clairehelmberg1
Check out our other shows:
Player Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPod
Cutscenes: A Video Game...2024-01-091h 58Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastGame Awards Reactions & 2023 Quiz Show (Episode 12)The lads close out 2023 by unpacking their thoughts about the Game Awards and competing in a Quiz Show hosted by the Game Show Master Jacob McCourt!
Find Links to our previous GOTY Shows:
2022: https://lukewarmgamespodcast.buzzsprout.com/1187351/12006503-the-2022-lukewarmgame-awards-day-1
2021: https://lukewarmgamespodcast.buzzsprout.com/1187351/9898683-the-2021-lukewarmgame-awards-part-1
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...2023-12-191h 11Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastAlan Wake II Review & Spoilercast [ft. Matt Storm & Katie Lesperance] (Episode 11)Episode Notes
This week, Joseph and Luke are joined by special guests Matt Storm (The Fun & Games Podcast) and Katie Lesperance (The Left Behind Game Club and Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie & TV Podcast) to chat about all things Alan Wake II. New episodes are released every other Tuesday at 9am PST.
Follow Matt & Katie:
Matt Storm:@dj_stormageddon
Fun & Games Podcast: @funandgamespod
Katie Lesperance: @lesperak
Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_Pod
Left Behind Game Club: @LeftBehindClub
Find us on Twitter for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos
Joseph Hooper...2023-12-051h 40
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastGame Awards 2023 Nominees + Jusant/Slay the Princess (Episode 10)This week, the lads talk in-depth about the nominees for the 2023 edition of The Game Awards! We also give reviews-in-progress of Alan Wake 2, Slay the Princess and JUSANT. New episodes are released every other Tuesday at 9am PST.
0:15 - Intro
2:00 - Ice Breaker: Who are we casting in a Legend of Zelda movie?
8:05 - The Game Awards Nominee Breakdown
45:35 - Jusant Impressions
52:45 - Alan Wake 2 Impressions
58:10 - Spider-Man: Miles Morales aka Jacob's Spider-Man Check-In
1:00:30 - Slay the Princess
1:04:30 - Outro
Find us on Twitter for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos
Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan
Jacob...2023-11-211h 06
Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastIntroducing: Crossplay Conversations (Feed Drop)Introducing Jacob’s new podcast Crossplay Conversations! In this episode, the lads discuss the past, present, and future of Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man series!
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 wo...2023-11-1500 minCrossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastSpider-Man Retrospective (Episode 9)Episode Notes
This week, the lads discuss the past, present and future of Insomniac Games' Spider-Man series. New episodes release every other Tuesday at 9am PST.
Listen to our Spider-Man 2 Spoilercasts here:
Player Player Podcast
The LukeWarmGames Podcast
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
2023-11-0755 minCrossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThe State of Games Publishing (Episode 8)Episode Notes
This week, the lads discuss the current state of video game publishing and make predictions about the future of the video game industry and its key players. New episodes release every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
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
2023-10-241h 07Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastIndie Review Roundup (Episode 7)Episode Notes
This week, the lads discuss their time playing some fantastic indie releases! Review discussion includes Cocoon, My Friendly Neighborhood, 30XX and Goodbye Volcano High. New episodes release every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
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
2023-10-101h 12Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastMicrosoft Leaks News Breakdown (Episode 6)This week, Joseph and Luke unpack all of the recent news leaks from Microsoft. New episodes release every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
Watch Jacob's Video Game Trivia Panel from PAX West on Giant Bomb: https://youtu.be/K9Bn4JWDLSY?si=1ZE1QugN0Pgm0qVz
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...2023-09-261h 00
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastOur PAX West 2023 Special (Episode 5)This week, Luke, Joseph and Jacob are joined by a slew of wonderful guests to talk about PAX West 2023 live on-location! New episodes are released every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
Find time stamps for this episode below:
0:00 Intro
1:40 Mike Towndrow, Creative Director @ Six One Indie [@itsmiketown]
10:40 Geoff Moonen, Host @ “Fun” and Games Podcast [@geoffmakesnoise] & ClycloneMC, Host @ Point in Progress [@clycloneMC]
20:40 Katie Lesperance, Host @ Left Behind Game Club [@lesperak] & Adam Gumbert, Host @ Respawn Aim Fire [@adamgumby]
30:55 Claire Helmberger, Host @ LukeWarmGames Podcast [@ClaireHelmberg1]
41:30 Future PAX West 2023 Content Plans
Games We Discussed:
Thank Goodness You’re Here h...2023-09-1243 minCrossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastVenba & Stray Gods Review (Episode 4)Episode Notes
This week, Luke and Jacob discuss their time playing two exciting indie releases: Venba and Stray Gods! Jacob also talks about his recent trip to Tennocon. New episodes release every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
Find time stamps for this episode below:
0:00 Intro
5:14 Ice Breaker Question: What is your ideal game length and how has it changed over time
10:49 Stray Gods Review
36:26 Venba Review
51:36 Tennocon Impressions
Find us on Twitter for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos
Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan
Jacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourt
Luke Lewis:@lukewarmlewis
Check out...2023-08-291h 05
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThe Past, Present & Future of Licensed Games (Episode 3)This week, the crew discusses all things licensed video games including their childhood favorites and anticipated upcoming titles! New episodes release every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
Find time stamps for this episode below:
0:00 Intro
1:40 Ice Breaker Question: What is the first game we remember beating as a kid?
5:20 What do we think of when we hear the term licensed video game?
8:44 Are licensed video games the “gateway drug” for children to get into gaming?
16:55 What makes a good licensed game?
21:24 What are examples of good and bad licensed video games?
34:26 What contributed to the rise and...2023-08-151h 14
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastThe Console-o-poly (Episode 2)This week the crew discuss the state of the video game industry! Topics include accusations, the future of the biggest publishers, a cloud gaming weather report and much more. New episodes of Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast release every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
Find time stamps for this episode below:
0:00 Intro
0:51 Ice Breaker Question: What is your favorite special edition of a game?
5:59 Main Topic Intro to the Console-o-poly
17:09 Microsoft Activision Blizzard Acquisition and its Impact
26:16 The Future of Console Manufacturers
46:24 Studio and Publisher Relationships
1:02:18 EA Status Check
1:09:08 Outro
Find us on Twitter...2023-08-011h 10
Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastGame of The Year So Far (Episode 1)This week, the crew breaks down their favorite games of 2023 so far in the first-ever episode of Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast! New episodes release every other Tuesday at 9am EST.
Find time stamps for this episode below:
0:00 Intro
13:42 Dave The Diver
22:19 Dredge
26:22 Tchia
29:27 Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly
36:50 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom
44:40 Fire Emblem Engage
48:38 Final Fantasy XVI
56:12 Hi-Fi Rush
57:46 Resident Evil 4 Remake
1:00:56 Our Most Anticipated Games for the Rest of the Year
Find us on Twitter for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos
Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopMan
...2023-08-011h 16Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game PodcastTrailer - Show Launches August 1Welcome to Crossplay Conversations, the brand-new biweekly topical video game podcast from Luke Lewis, Joseph Hooper and Jacob McCourt.
The show launches on August 1, 2023!
With many years of breaking it down separately on shows like the Left Behind Game Club, Player Player Podcast and LukeWarmGames, the gang is finally coming together to publish their gaming group chat in audio form every other week.
Expect roundtable reviews of the latest games, profiles of upcoming indies, and insightful conversations about essential topics in the video game industry - all with a mostly positive, insightful and...2023-07-1400 minLukeWarmGames PodcastThe 2022 LukeWarmGame Awards FinaleYour favorite Co-op Couple Luke Lewis and Claire Helmberger are joined by special guests Joseph Hooper (The Player Player Podcast) and Jacob McCourt (The Left Behind Game Club, Cutscenes and Video Game Trivia) to conclude their discussion about their favorite games of 2022! New Episode publish every Monday at 9am PST!Find us on twitter for show updates and more:Podcast: @lukewarmgamesLuke Lewis:@lukewarmlewisClaire Helmberger:@ClaireHelmberg1Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManPlayer Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPodJacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourtCutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_PodLeft Behind Game...2023-01-162h 28LukeWarmGames PodcastThe 2022 LukeWarmGame Awards Day 1Your favorite Co-op Couple Luke Lewis and Claire Helmberger are joined by special guests Joseph Hooper (The Player Player Podcast) and Jacob McCourt (The Left Behind Game Club, Cutscenes and Video Game Trivia) to discuss their favorite games of 2022! Tune in next week for the finale to our Game of The Year coverage with our official Top Ten List and more!Find us on twitter for show updates and more:Podcast: @lukewarmgamesLuke Lewis:@lukewarmlewisClaire Helmberger:@ClaireHelmberg1Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManPlayer Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPodJacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourtCutscenes...2023-01-092h 10Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastPAX West 22 Mega ShowIn this extraordinary bonus episode of the Left Behind Game Club, Jacob is joined by Matt aka Stormageddon, Joseph Hooper, and Luke Lewis to share some of their favourite games from the PAX West 22 show floor! We also have half a dozen interviews from the show floor!
Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt)
Special Guests: Matt aka Stormageddon (@dj_stormageddon), Joseph Hooper (@th3hoopman), and Luke Lewis (@lukewarmlewis)
Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub
SHOW NOTES:
0:00 Start
1:55 WrestleQuest
7:45 Shovel K...2022-09-091h 18LukeWarmGames PodcastPAX West 2022 Day 2-3 RecapHosts Luke Lewis and Claire Helmberger are joined by special guests Joseph Hooper (The Player Player Podcast) and Jacob McCourt (The Left Behind Game Club, Cutscenes and Video Game Trivia) to discuss their time at PAX West 2022 Day 2-3. Look for more PAX West 2022 coverage next week.Find us on twitter for show updates and more:Podcast: @lukewarmgamesLuke Lewis:@lukewarmlewisClaire Helmberger:@ClaireHelmberg1Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManPlayer Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPodJacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourtCutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_PodLeft Behind Game Club: @LeftBehindClub...2022-09-0654 minLukeWarmGames PodcastPAX West 2022 Day 1 RecapHosts Luke Lewis and Claire Helmberger are joined by special guests Joseph Hooper (The Player Player Podcast) and Jacob McCourt (The Left Behind Game Club, Cutscenes and Video Game Trivia) to discuss their time at PAX West 2022 Day 1. Look for daily impressions and coverage from the show this weekend!Find us on twitter for show updates and more:Podcast: @lukewarmgamesLuke Lewis:@lukewarmlewisClaire Helmberger:@ClaireHelmberg1Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManPlayer Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPodJacob McCourt: @JacobMcCourtCutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast: @Cutscenes_PodLeft Behind Game Club...2022-09-0323 minLukeWarmGames PodcastThe 2021 LukeWarmGame Awards FinaleHosts Luke Lewis and Claire Helmberger are joined by special guests Joseph Hooper (The Player Player Podcast) and Jacob McCourt (The Left Behind Game Club, Cutscenes and Video Game Trivia) to discuss their favorite games of the year for 2021 in the finale of this 2-part series. New episodes of the LukeWarmGames Podcast launch every Monday morning at 9am PST. Thank you for your continued support of our show and get ready for an incredible 2022 with LukeWarmGames.Find us on twitter for show updates and more:Podcast: @lukewarmgamesLuke Lewis:@lukewarmlewisClaire Helmberger:@ClaireHelmberg1...2022-01-241h 36LukeWarmGames PodcastThe 2021 LukeWarmGame Awards Part 1Hosts Luke Lewis and Claire Helmberger are joined by special guests Joseph Hooper (The Player Player Podcast) and Jacob McCourt (The Left Behind Game Club, Cutscenes and Video Game Trivia) to discuss their favorite games of the year for 2021. New episodes of the LukeWarmGames Podcast launch every Monday morning at 9am PST. Thank you for your continued support of our show and get ready for an incredible 2022 with LukeWarmGames.Find us on twitter for show updates and more:Podcast: @lukewarmgamesLuke Lewis:@lukewarmlewisClaire Helmberger:@ClaireHelmberg1Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManPlayer Player...2022-01-171h 06LukeWarmGames PodcastEpisode 48: E3 2021 Reactions with Joseph Hooper and Jacob McCourtHosts Luke Lewis and Claire Helmberger are joined by special guests Joseph Hooper (The Player Player Podcast) and Jacob McCourt (The Left Behind Game Club, Cutscenes and Video Game Trivia) to discuss all things E3 2021. New episodes of the LukeWarmGames Podcast launch every Monday morning at 9am PST. If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us at patreon.com/lukewarmgames for exclusive podcasts and more.Find us on twitter for show updates and more:Podcast: @lukewarmgamesLuke Lewis:@lukewarmlewisClaire Helmberger:@ClaireHelmberg1Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManPlayer Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPodJacob...2021-07-051h 16LukeWarmGames PodcastEpisode 22: Xbox Series X Review With Joseph Hooper and Jacob McCourtHosts Luke Lewis and Claire Helmberger are joined by special guests Joseph Hooper (The Player Player Podcast) and Jacob McCourt (The Left Behind Game Club and Cutscenes) to discuss their time playing the Xbox Series X. New episodes of the LukeWarmGames Podcast launch every Friday morning at 9am PST. If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us at patreon.com/lukewarmgames for exclusive podcasts and more.Find us on twitter for show updates and more:Podcast: @lukewarmgamesLuke Lewis:@lukewarmlewisClaire Helmberger:@ClaireHelmberg1Joseph Hooper: @Th3HoopManPlayer Player Podcast: @PlayerPlayerPod...2020-11-271h 07Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastPokemon SnapWe gotta snap em’ all in Pokemon Snap.
Developer: HAL Laboratory/Pax Softnica | Publisher: Nintendo | Initial Release: June 30, 1999
Jacob, Moe and special guests Arsene Lakpa & Joseph Hooper get up close and personal with some pocket monsters, question scoring systems and talk a lot about arcade games.
Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) & Moe Murtadi (@mmurtadi)
Special Guests: Arsene Lakpa (@PaxArsenica) & Joseph Hooper (@Th3Hoopman) from the Player Player Podcast
Player Player Podcast: Website | Twitter
Web: Lef...2020-11-1849 minLeft Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastThe Walking Dead Season 1, Episode 1 (A New Day)We explore our past while surviving the present in Telltale’s The Walking Dead Season 1, Episode 1.
Developer: Telltale Games | Publisher: Telltale Games | Initial Release: April 24, 2012
Jacob, Moe and special guest Cam Hawkins kill zombies in rated-M+ fashion, make a series of poor decisions and start to build their own community in a zombie apocalypse.
Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) & Moe Murtadi (@mmurtadi)
Special Guest: Cam Hawkins (@TheCinephileGuy) | Twitch | Dualshockers
Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub
2020-11-041h 12Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastPsychonautsWe explore people’s minds in Psychonauts.
Developer: Double Fine Productions & Budcat Creations | Publisher: Majesco Entertainment, THQ, Double Fine Productions, Inc., The Adventure Company, EuroVideo Medien GmbH & iam8bit | Initial Release: April 19, 2005
Jacob, Mike, Moe and special guest CtrlAltNoob, take a trip and visit a psychic summer camp, make friends with a really weird fish and find brains. Also, we are not the Milk Man.
Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom) & Moe Murtadi (@mmurtadi)
Special Guest: CtrlAltNoob (@CtrlAltNoob) | YouTube | Twitch
2020-10-281h 11Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastDeath Stranding (Part 2)We continue to build a better world, together in Death Stranding.
Developer: Kojima Productions | Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Initial Release: November 8, 2019
Jacob and special guests Travis Colenutt, Katie Lesperance and CourtFTW don’t shake the baby, take showers in front of our partners and wonder what it’s like to be licked by Troy Baker.
Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt)
Special Guest: Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) and CourtFTW (@Court_FTW)
Web: LeftBehindGame.Club...2020-10-141h 30Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastDeath Stranding (Part 1)We build a better world, together in Death Stranding.
Developer: Kojima Productions | Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment | Initial Release: November 8, 2019
Jacob and special guests Travis Colenutt, Katie Lesperance and CourtFTW arranged cargo on their bodies, built beautiful roads and forget to wear shoes.
Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt)
Special Guest: Travis Colenutt (@TravisColenutt), Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) and CourtFTW (@Court_FTW)
Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub
SHOW NOTES:
1:45 A short introduction to...2020-10-0756 minLeft Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastKentucky Route Zero (Death of the Hired Man) + RecapWe watch some television in Kentucky Route Zero, Death of the Hired Man.
Developer: Cardboard Computer | Publisher: Annapurna Interactive | Initial Release: January 26, 2020
Jacob, Mike and special guest Adam Iannetta changed the channel, read some Frost and we give you our feelings about the series.
Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) & Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom)
Special Guest: Adam Iannetta (@DMAIannetta) | Website: adamiannetta.ca
Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub SHOW NOTES:
1:45 We give you a fir...2020-09-2343 minLeft Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastGato RobotoWe jump into robotic armour as KiKi the Cat in Gato Roboto.
Developer: doinksoft | Publisher: Devolver Digital | Initial Release Date: May 30, 2019
Jacob, Moe (or Meow as he would like to be called from now on) and special guests Joseph Hooper and Arsene Lakpa from the Player Player Podcast jump into submarines, turrets and robot suits, enter bullet hells and laugh at some feline-leaning humour.
Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt) & Moe Murtadi (@mmurtadi)
Special Guests: Joseph Hooper (@The3HoopMan) & Arsene Lakpa (@LeekyLeek13)
Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub
Th...2020-03-0450 minLeft Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastBatman: The Telltale Series (Episode 5 – City of Light)Gotham becomes uncaged in Batman: The Telltale Series (Episode 5). Will it become re-caged?
Developer: Telltale Games | Publisher: Telltale Games | Initial Release Date: December 13, 2016
Jacob, Mike and Moe face off with their remaining foes, make weighty choices about body parts and look to fix all of Gotham’s issues.
Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt), Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom) & Moe Murtadi (@mmurtadi)
Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub
SHOW NOTES:
2:05 Recap of Episode 4’s Endings
Episode 5 Thoughts:
2:25 Chapter 1: Loose Ends & Chapter 2: Revelations (Penguin)
9:30 Chapter 1: Loose Ends & Chapter 2: Revelations (Harvey Dent)
20:10 Chapter 3: On The...2020-02-2656 minLeft Behind Game Club: A Video Game PodcastThe First TreeWe run through the forest and think about our relationships thanks to The First Tree. #heroesneverdie
Developer: David Wehle | Publisher: David Wehle | Release Date: September 14, 2017
Jacob and Travis mourned our losses, chased butterflies and dug up some memories. Also, Moe also ranted. Boy, did he rant.
The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast with a focus on positivity & community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server! Go to LeftBehindGame.Club and scroll down to the Discord section of the homepage!
If you liked...2019-11-2052 min