S1E5 - Our PAX West 2023 Special (Episode 5)

S1E5 - Our PAX West 2023 Special (Episode 5)

Author: Luke Lewis, Joseph Hooper & Jacob McCourt September 12, 2023 Duration: 43:10

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:

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

Ever find yourself wanting to dissect the latest game release or industry news, only to be met with blank stares from friends? You’re not alone. Crossplay Conversations: A Video Game Podcast is that missing conversation, hosted by three friends who’ve been there. Luke Lewis, Joseph Hooper, and Jacob McCourt bring together over fifteen years of creating video game content, offering a space where enthusiasm meets experience. Every other week, they move between thoughtful analysis of gaming trends and relaxed, personal chats about the titles they love. It’s the balance of a deep-dive and a friendly chat, capturing both the significance and the sheer fun of the medium. This isn't about hot takes or rushed reviews; it's the sustained, nuanced discussion you've been looking for. Tune in to hear perspectives shaped by their individual projects-from LukeWarmGames to Player Player Podcast and Left Behind Game Club-all converging in one place. If you’re craving a regular, substantive dialogue about video games that feels like talking with well-informed pals, you’ve found your podcast.
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