The Cross Players | Gaming Podcasts

On this week's episode, we give our first (and in some cases, last) impressions of Starfield, pick through the latest news and squeeze in a big old quiz at the end. We also talk about doing a Fantasy Critic update, but then completely forget about it.

On this week's CrossCast, we cover all the latest gaming news, along with what we've been playing (Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel Snap, Vampire Survivor, Pokemon, Pistol Whip) before discussing the PlayStation Portal announcement in full.

On this week's CrossCast, we cover all the latest gaming news, along with what we've been playing (Baldur's Gate 3, Pikmin 4, EA Sports FC24, Pyre, The Room VR) before using our collective genius to create our dream arcade bar experience.

Join Dan, Alex and Ethan as they talk Pokemon Presents, Pikmin 4 and Baldur’s Gate 3.

Lewis gets a new toy; the lads debate which platform has the best online offering and then, inexplicably, there's an RE quiz at the end.

After a bit of a summer break, we’re back with a bumper-sized Pick Up and Play before flexing our considerable business acumen to devise the most predatory loot box ideas imaginable.

On this week’s episode we dive deep into Final Fantasy 16 and take a look back at the first half of 2023, before finishing off with an epic quiz.

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On this episode Dan, Alex and Ben pick through the latest Nintendo Direct, Final Fantasy XVI reviews and everything they've been playing this week, including Dordogne, Citizen Sleeper and Tears of the Kingdom. -------------------------------------------------------- Support The Cross Players for exclusive content and community access: ► Patreon: https://bit.ly/3dQ80RJ More from The Cross Players : ► Website: https://bit.ly/3krg7Wm​ ► Twitter: ​https://bit.ly/3uvRqMU ► Discord: https://bit.ly/2MqpRDF ► Twitch: https://bit.ly/2ZNQhST ► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qZH8T6

Alex and Tylor are back after a little break catching you up on the latest news, what they have been playing (including Lego 2K Drive, Planet of Lana, Pentiment, Redfall and more) and take a look ahead and give some wild suggestions about what we might be seeing at Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase this weekend. Apparently you need to pack an extra pair of pants!

On this episode, we discuss upcoming releases for June 2023 and share our thoughts on Planet of Lana, Humanity and, of course, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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This week, the lads are joined by Andrew from Lost in Cult and are chatting all things Sony right after the Showcase. If you want to watch their reactions to the stream live, then head over to youtube.com/thecrossplayers to watch!

Enjoy,

Dan

Tears of the Kingdom. That's all. What else do you need to know. It's Zelda, innit.

This week, the lads are joined by Simran, CEO of Format, the ultimate gaming social event! They chat about Redfall, Xbox in general, and cover off some of the best May The Fourth Be With You deals!

This week, the lads talk through the latest news, including the reviews for Jedi Survivor . They also unleash Alex's fury [again] about Microsoft's acquisition, well, attempted acquisition...

We also have accomplished author and Lost in Cult's Operations Director, Andrew Dickinson on the pod to face his Vault suggestions and tackle the dreaded SpeedRun.

Alex and Tylor look ahead to Redfall and The Last Case of Bennedict Fox before discussion how Xbox is suffering whilst Microsoft has been "distracted".

With the usual round-up of what we've been playing, a mini review of Gematombe and look at what is coming to Xbox Game Pass - it's not a total grumpfest!

In this episode, Ben, Alex, and Dan are joined by the enigmatic Ethan to chat about the recent Nintendo Indie World Showcase, and PS5 dominance in european markets.

We also test Ethan out with our new SpeedRun quiz, and challenge him to submit some choices to our TCP Vault.

Enjoy!

This week, Loz, Hez & Dan chat about how Sony could potentially create their own Call of Duty competitor.

Dan, Ben and, for a while at least, Alex get together to chat about what they’ve picked up and played this week, including the phenomenal Resident Evil 4 remake, before diving chebs first into the topic that many of us struggle with: fitting gaming into everyday life alongside all our other responsibilities.

What’s your secret? How do you manage it? Let us know!

Alex and Tylor are back to chat through Starfield finally having a release date, Redfall being praised in hands-on previews and the CMA finally backing down on its console competition argument.

We also chat through first impressions of the Diablo IV beta and have an early look at Dredge.

On this episode, Max steps in for Alex; a robot steps in for Lewis; Dan barely stays awake and Ben fixates on colons.

We also provide THE DEFINITIVE Top 10 Metroid games ever and talk about some stuff that isn’t Metroid. We love Metroid, she’s the best.

This week, we've been discussing our perfect gaming peripherals [hence the title, duhh]. Have a listen & let us know on Twitter what your fav's are... 

Join Alex and Tylor as they share their gaming adventures and opinions on the latest news and trends in the world of Xbox. 

In this episode, they talk about what they have been playing lately, from Sonic Frontiers to Like a Dragon Ishin!

 They also discuss the ongoing Activision Blizzard acquisition and how it affects the gaming industry and community. Plus, they cover the rest of the Xbox news, including updates on Forza Horizon 5 and Tango Gameworks. 

And finally, they reveal what games are coming and going on Game Pass in the coming weeks.

Don't miss this episode of X Players, the podcast for Xbox fans by Xbox fans!

This week Dan, Alex and Lewis chat about various things

- some Xbox pish

- some Playstation pish

- they acknowledge that Pokemon exist (pish)

- memories will be relived 

- Lewis plays a lip reading game that 100% does not work in an audio format so good luck

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If you're an absolute FREAK then do the next bit!

I definitely said 'the third Rice Krispie man' and not what Ben intimated. Shame on him. But, yes, videogames. We discuss them, including our thoughts on Hogwarts Legacy, GT7, and of course the bumper reveals from the recent Nintendo Direct. 

Enjoy! 

On this week’s episode, we lay down the red carpet and shoot an innocent fox cub to celebrate the return of Shadowfax, Lord of the Ponies aka The Phantom Nose Whisperer of Letchworth aka Laurie.

Join him as he reluctantly mixes with the common folk (Dan, Alex and Ben) to discuss his favourite games of all time and trust us when we say there are a few surprises on there.

Let us know what you think of Laurie’s list or just reach out to tell us what you had for dinner.

This week, the PS Ponies talk all things PSV2 & TLOU tv show! 

Looking both backwards and forwards like the Roman god, Janus (the J is silent), Lewis, Dan, Alex and Ben dissect their 2022 predictions and then look ahead to predict 2023 and make their Fantasy Critic picks.

Well folks, it's the big one.

They said we wouldn't make it this far.

They said Alex would eventually transfer to a podcast that doesn't require a stable internet connection. Perhaps one based in Scarborough.

They said Ben would leave all his worldly possessions (except the wine fridge) and start a new life with his cleaner, somewhere near Siofra River.

They said Lewis would sadly die of old age before finishing everyone's intros, the poor wee sausage.

And they said Dan would sit alone, surrounded by empty steelbooks, blaming himself, drunk off a potent mix of Bisto and broken dreams.

But here we are, mother chuffers. Episode 100, featuring all your favourite segments and some suitably silly celebrations.

Enjoy, and thank you all for your time, love and support. We love doing this, and we couldn't do it without you.

Here's to the next 100!

This week, Loz, Hez, & Danz all discuss their outlandish PlayStation predictions for 2023, with a brief look into the next few weeks of releases. Enjoy! 

Christmas jumpers at the ready! Lewis, Dan, Alex and Ben get the festivities started with a quick round of Pick Up & Play, a little quiz and a rundown of all the winners of our GOTY awards!

This week, Alex, Ben, and Dan take on the famous WHEEL OF CHEESE to randomise & build the best darn Christmas game known to man.

This week, Lozza hosts & guides Hez & Dan[z] through all of the movers & shakers at this years Game Awards. Want to hear their reactions, hit the play button! 

Alex, Mark and Ben take a deep dive into what they’ve been playing this week, including Pentiment, God of War Ragnarok and The Inner World. And since we’re getting into list-making season, we also see the return of Ben’s Tens, with a special GOTY twist.

Fan faves Lewis, Mark and Ben discuss the 2022 Game Awards nominations, Vampire Survivors and Metroid Dread.

This week, the guys give their first impressions of God of War: Ragnarok & talk about the price point for PSVR2.