About 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.
S1E87 - The Top 12 Hidden Gem Games of 2026 (Episode 87)
Episode Notes
This week, the crew is back together to prepare for the 2026 Game of the Year season! They run through 12 hidden gems that deserve more attention. Settle in for fun insight, shenanigans, and as always an expanded Steam wishlist.
Games Discussed During Today’s Episode:
Lost and Found Co. - Bit Egg Inc. (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101390/Lost_and_Found_Co/)
Vampire Crawlers: A Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors - poncle, Nosebleed Interactive (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3265700/Vampire_Crawlers_The_Turbo_Wildcard_from_Vampire_Survivors/)
Big Hops - Luckshot Games (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1221480/Big_Hops_Together/)
Denshattack! - Undercoders (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2524850/Denshattack/)
Mio: Memories in Orbit - Douze Dixièmes (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672810/MIO_Memories_in_Orbit/)
Cairn - The Game Bakers (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588550/Cairn/)
Forbidden Solitaire - Grey Alien Games, Night Signal Entertainment (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/Forbidden_Solitaire/)
Hermit and Pig - Heavy Lunch Studio LLC (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2408350/Hermit_and_Pig/)
Phantom Blade Zero - S-GAME Studio (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4115450/Phantom_Blade_Zero/)
Toem 2 - Something We Made (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2900640/TOEM_2/)
Subnautica 2 - Unknown Worlds Entertainment (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700/Subnautica_2/)
Planet of Lana II - Wishfully (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2997230/Planet_of_Lana_II/)
Find Timestamps for this Episode Below:
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Ice Breaker: What have you been playing?
12:00 - Lost and Found Co.
16:26 - Vampire Crawlers: A Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
24:09 - Big Hops
28:10 - Denshattack!
32:35 - Mio: Memories in Orbit
37:25 - Cairn
44:13 - Forbidden Solitaire
47: 40 - Hermit and Pig
51:09 - Phantom Blade Zero
56:50 - Toem 2
58:58 - Subnautica 2
01:05:45 - Planet of Lana II
01:10:33 - Outro
Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more:
Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/crossplayconvos.bsky.social)
Podcast on Instagram:@crossplayconvos (https://www.instagram.com/crossplayconvos/)
Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/jacob.bsky.social)
Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/lukewarmlewis.bsky.social)
Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/clairebearrose.bsky.social)
Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/th3hoopman.bsky.social)
CantPause on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/i.cant.pause?igsh=MXdhajNrOHR3bnd3MQ==)
Check out our other shows:
Player Player Podcast (https://plnk.to/playerplayer)
Left Behind Game Club (https://plnk.to/leftbehind)
The LukeWarmGames Podcast (https://plnk.to/lukewarmgames)
Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast (https://plnk.to/cutscenes)
Video Game Trivia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Bn4JWDLSY\&list=PL8JAWyEOgL4-adrN-XcuNiP3XptqfJbV2\&index=2)
20 Oct 2026
S1E86 - Wholesome Games for Halloween (Episode 86) [ft. Jenny Windom]
Episode Notes
This week, the crew is joined by special guest Jenny Windom (Wholesome Games, Geeks & Grounds, and The Indie Council) to chat about the best frightfully fun, slightly spooky, and truly terrifying indie gems to play this Halloween season! The crew also delves into the origins of Wholesome Games. Settle in for a delightful chat full of fall vibes.
Check out Jenny Windom and her awesome projects:
Jenny on Bluesky: @kimchica.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/kimchica.bsky.social)
Geeks & Grounds on Bluesky: @geeksandgrounds.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2gabgoerdvpe3wzq6mnoba7o)
The Indie Council Website: @theindiecouncil.com (http://theindiecouncil.com)
Wholesome Games Official Website: https://wholesomegames.com (https://wholesomegames.com)
Games Discussed During Today’s Episode:
Penko Park: https://store.steampowered.com/app/852090/Penko_Park/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/852090/Penko_Park/)
Well Dweller: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/Well_Dweller/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/Well_Dweller/)
Bugsnax: https://store.steampowered.com/app/674140/Bugsnax/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/674140/Bugsnax/)
My Friendly Neighborhood: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574260/My_Friendly_Neighborhood/)
Mars After Midnight: https://www.marsaftermidnight.com/ (https://www.marsaftermidnight.com/)
Birth: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1889040/Birth/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1889040/Birth/)
Jusant: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1977170/Jusant/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1977170/Jusant/)
Cursed to Golf: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726120/Cursed_to_Golf/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726120/Cursed_to_Golf/)
Welcome to Elderfield: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3195440/Welcome_to_Elderfield/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3195440/Welcome_to_Elderfield/)
Miniatures: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428840/Miniatures/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2428840/Miniatures/)
Tick Tock: A Tale for Two: https://store.steampowered.com/app/790740/Tick_Tock_A_Tale_for_Two/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/790740/Tick_Tock_A_Tale_for_Two/)
Before Your Eyes: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082430/Before_Your_Eyes/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082430/Before_Your_Eyes/)
What Remains of Edith Finch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/501300/What_Remains_of_Edith_Finch/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/501300/What_Remains_of_Edith_Finch/)
Beacon Pines: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269640/Beacon_Pines/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1269640/Beacon_Pines/)
Bokura: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801110/BOKURA/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1801110/BOKURA/)
Bokura: Planet: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3126150/BOKURA_planet/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3126150/BOKURA_planet/)
Stray: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332010/Stray/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332010/Stray/)
A Little to the Left: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/A_Little_to_the_Left/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/A_Little_to_the_Left/)
Grunn: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2720950/Grunn/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2720950/Grunn/)
Creature Kitchen: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3097300/Creature_Kitchen/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3097300/Creature_Kitchen/)
Strange Horticulture: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574580/Strange_Horticulture/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1574580/Strange_Horticulture/)
Strange Antiquities: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/Strange_Antiquities/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2885870/Strange_Antiquities/)
Lil Gator Game: In the Dark: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3205060/Lil_Gator_Game_In_the_Dark/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3205060/Lil_Gator_Game_In_the_Dark/)
CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570370/CARIMARA_Beneath_the_forlorn_limbs/ (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3570370/CARIMARA_Beneath_the_forlorn_limbs/)
Find Timestamps for this Episode Below:
0:00 - Intro
2:36 - Ice Breaker Question: What is Wholesome Games and how did it come to be?
19:16 - Main Topic: Best Wholesome Games to Play During Halloween Season
21:45 - Penko Park
24:02 - Well Dweller
27:57 - Bugsnax
32:03 - My Friendly Neighborhood
34:36 - Mars After Midnight
36:27 - Birth
39:38 - Jusant
43:28 - Cursed to Golf
45:17 - Welcome to Elderfield
49:10 - Miniatures and Tick Tock: A Tale for Two
53:08 - Before Your Eyes
56:28 - What Remains of Edith Finch
59:30 - Beacon Pines
1:00:47 - Bokura & Bokura: Planet
1:03:11 - Stray
1:04:41 - A Little to the Left
1:06:05 - Grunn and Creature Kitchen
1:10:05 - Strange Horticulture
1:11:58 - Lil Gator Game: In the Dark
1:13:07 - CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs
1:16:39 - Outro
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Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/lukewarmlewis.bsky.social)
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Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/th3hoopman.bsky.social)
CantPause on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/i.cant.pause?igsh=MXdhajNrOHR3bnd3MQ==)
Check out our other shows:
Player Player Podcast (https://plnk.to/playerplayer)
Left Behind Game Club (https://plnk.to/leftbehind)
The LukeWarmGames Podcast (https://plnk.to/lukewarmgames)
Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast (https://plnk.to/cutscenes)
Video Game Trivia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Bn4JWDLSY\&list=PL8JAWyEOgL4-adrN-XcuNiP3XptqfJbV2\&index=2)
6 Oct 2026
S1E85 - Celebrating Physical Media (Episode 85) [ft. Kyle Stephenson]
Episode Notes
This week, the crew is joined by special guest Kyle Stephenson (The Trophy Room and Crowbar) to celebrate physical media in gaming and make some predictions about the future of the sweet sweet discs and carts that they love so dearly! Prepare for show and tell, story time, gaming memories, and a whole lot of good vibes!
Check out Kyle Stephenson and his awesome projects:
Kyle on Bluesky: @mrkstep.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/mrkstep.bsky.social)
Crowbar on Bluesky: @crowbar.diy (https://bsky.app/profile/crowbar.diy)
The Trophy Room on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PSTrophyRoom (https://www.youtube.com/@PSTrophyRoom)
Check out Joseph’s new video on CantPause: https://youtu.be/AP501m0Ipfw?si=QZY4IRGrmansqZH9 (https://youtu.be/AP501m0Ipfw?si=QZY4IRGrmansqZH9)
Find Timestamps for this Episode Below:
0:00 - Intro
5:29 - Ice Breaker Question: What does physical media mean to you?
15:36 - Highlight games from our personal collections
24:56 - Unique or unusual games from our personal collections
47:56 - The future of physical media
01:13:23 - Outro
Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more:
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Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/jacob.bsky.social)
Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/lukewarmlewis.bsky.social)
Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/clairebearrose.bsky.social)
Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/th3hoopman.bsky.social)
CantPause on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/i.cant.pause?igsh=MXdhajNrOHR3bnd3MQ==)
Check out our other shows:
Player Player Podcast (https://plnk.to/playerplayer)
Left Behind Game Club (https://plnk.to/leftbehind)
The LukeWarmGames Podcast (https://plnk.to/lukewarmgames)
Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast (https://plnk.to/cutscenes)
Video Game Trivia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Bn4JWDLSY&list=PL8JAWyEOgL4-adrN-XcuNiP3XptqfJbV2&index=2) **
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