S1E56 - Best of PAX West 2025 (Episode 56)

S1E56 - Best of PAX West 2025 (Episode 56)

Author: Luke Lewis, Joseph Hooper & Jacob McCourt September 17, 2025 Duration: 1:27:30
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This week, the crew breaks down their favorite games from PAX West 2025. From new indie gems to impressions on the latest titles from CAPCOM, this episode has a game for everyone. Sit back, relax, and get those wishlists ready!

Find Timestamps for this Episode Below:

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 3:50 - How was PAX West 2025 overall, and how did it compare to previous shows?
  • 8:47 - Jacob’s Game of the Show: Terrible Lizards
  • 13:33 - Luke’s Game of the Show: Block for Babies
  • 17:43 - Joseph’s Game of the Show: No Stone Unturned
  • 21:52 - Claire’s Game of the Show: Fallen Tear: The Ascension
  • 26:00 - Capcom Preview Impressions: Pragmata, Resident Evil Requiem, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword
  • 37:51 - Rollergirl
  • 42:27 - Negative Space
  • 45:02 - Bubsy 4D
  • 49:24 - The Secret of Weepstone
  • 53:40 - War of the Western Deep
  • 59:58 - Black Jacket
  • 1:02:08 - Swap Meat
  • 1:07:00 - Opus: Prism Peak
  • 1:10:25 - Speed Round Picks
  • 1:25:24 - Outro

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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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