The Cross Players Podcast
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to The Cross Players Podcast, where casual gaming and comedy collide.
Hosted by a group of internet gaming friends from across the UK, we cover all things Nintendo, PlayStation and Xbox. And sometimes, if we're feeling particularly saucy, PC and retro games too.
If you enjoy the show, check out more from The Cross Players podcast network and support us on Patreon for even more bonus content.
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Episodes
NX | Ep10: Ocarina of Tylor
April 19, 2024 08:18 - 1 hour - 205 MBBig news! NX is now available on its own dedicated feed, so please look for us there and subscribe! After this episode, the dedicated NX podcast feed will be the ONLY place to listen to new episodes of NX! Indie World! New NSO games! Silksong? Don't be daft. We've got the lot on the world's most relaxed Nintendo podcast. Here's the full rundown: - Why F-Zero X is the greatest racing game of all time by Smark Maultby. - Why Pokemon Violet is quite shite by Tylor - The unappreciated ch...
NX | Ep9: Mario vs. DK & F-Zero Blasphemy
March 29, 2024 11:07 - 1 hour - 211 MBExciting news! NX is now available on its own dedicated feed, so please look for us there and subscribe! After episode 10, the dedicated NX podcast feed will be the ONLY place to listen to new episodes of NX! Look. Every episode I try to inject some personality into these descriptions that nobody reads, but it's a bank holiday today, and quite frankly I can't be arsed. So instead, below is the exact message Smark sent me about this episode: Games discussed - Dune 2 (not a game), Chrono Tri...
The Cross Players Podcast | Ep135: Dan Likes a JRPG & Other Revelations
March 22, 2024 18:30 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBLean back, make yourself comfortable and open wide for your regular dose of gaming chin-waggery. We cover Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, WWE 2K24 and yet more Unicorn Overlord. There's also a very special guest playing quizmaster this time around...
The Cross Players Podcast | Ep135: Dan Like a JRPG & Other Revelations
March 22, 2024 18:30 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBLean back, make yourself comfortable and open wide for your regular dose of gaming chin-waggery. We cover Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, WWE 2K24 and yet more Unicorn Overlord. There's also a very special guest playing quizmaster this time around... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecrossplayers/message
NX | Ep8: Balatro is Ace
March 15, 2024 06:23 - 1 hour - 155 MBOn this episode, Smark and the Smarkettes discuss Balatro, Suika Game, Mar10 Day and something called... Pokémon, which I don't believe they've ever mentioned before.
The Cross Players Podcast | Ep134: Unicorns, Narwhals & Other Mythical Beasts
March 14, 2024 06:30 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBOn this episode of The World's Most Educational Casual Gaming Podcast, we give our Unicorn Overlord review in progress; our first impressions of New Star GP and take a look at upcoming releases for the rest of the month. All that sounds quite sensible in theory, doesn't it? Don't be fooled.
The Cross Players Podcast | Ep133: What We're Playing Now & What We're Playing Next
March 01, 2024 06:30 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBPlayStation lay-offs! Pokemon announcements! Balatro! Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth! Cobalt Core! Tails of Iron! Persona 3 Reload! A new quiz format and the obligatory c-bomb from Alex rounds out another edition of the world's most casual casual gaming podcast.
NX | Ep7: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase
February 24, 2024 07:25 - 1 hour - 214 MBJoin the gang as we break down the recent Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and ask all the big questions. Does Snake Rattle 'n' Roll still hold up? Did it ever? Is Pocket Card Jockey even a real game? Why does it feel so nice to say "Contra: Operation Galuga"? Try it: Galooooga. Galooooooga. Lovely stuff.
NX | Ep6: Switch 2 & Extraneous Waffle
February 09, 2024 06:30 - 2 hours - 237 MBHey! The Switch 2 rumour mill keeps on chugging. Although mills don't actually chug, do they? I suppose former host of Channel 5's Games World, Bob Mills, looks like he's chugged a few pints in his time... So there we go. Mills can chug. Now shut up and let me get on with this. Er... Switch 2, yeah. That's covered here. We've also played a bunch of stuff, including Super Mario RPG, Cassette Beasts, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Case of the Golden Idol. There's also an EPIC game of ...
The Cross Players Podcast | Ep132: Games to Look Out For in 2024
February 01, 2024 06:30 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBHey! Let's talk about the games we're looking forward to in the year of our lord 2024, shall we? Also covered on this week's show: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown; Tekken 8 and The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
NX | Ep5: Nintendo's 2024 Plans and Predictions
January 19, 2024 17:46 - 2 hours - 256 MB2024 baybeeeeeeee! Strap in for a big one. This week, we're joined by one of our most ravishing patrons and PROPER GAMES JOURNALIST, Nate Ellingsworth, to pick his brains on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. We also look ahead to Nintendo's 2024, and look back at other years that end in a 4. Hey, what's your favourite year that ends in a 4? Mine is probably 1984, because of the novel by George Orwell. I've never read it, but I have a beloved aunt who lives under the Orwell Bridge near Ips...
CrossCast | Ep131: Our 2023 Games of the Year
December 20, 2023 21:21 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBIt's that time of the year again, folks. Join Dan, Lewis, Alex and Ben as they give you the DEFINITIVE games of the year in the only award ceremony that counts.
NX | Ep4: Nintendo's 2023 in Review
December 14, 2023 10:38 - 1 hour - 182 MBJoin Smark, Tylor and Ethan as they reflect on what's certainly been another year for Nintendo. Another great year? Terrible year? You'll need to listen to find out.
CrossCast | Ep130: GTA VI & Our Updated Top Ten Games
December 08, 2023 12:20 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThe lads sit down and discuss their updated top tens and how they feel about the latest GTA 6 trailer!
CrossCast | Ep129: Catching Up on What We've Been Playing!
November 27, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBAaaaaaand we're back. It's been a crazy few weeks but we're back in action, catching up on everything we've picked up and played, including Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Spider-Man 2 and the PlayStation Portal.
NX | Ep3: Super Mario RPG
November 24, 2023 10:35 - 1 hour - 101 MBOcarina of Time is finally old enough to drink in Eritrea. Join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion. We also discuss the best Nintendo Black Friday deals; Game Awards nominations and give our first impressions of Super Mario RPG.
NX | Ep2: A Link to the Cast
November 09, 2023 11:53 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe NX boys are back with more thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wonder; responses to your fantastic listener questions; their dream cast for the recently confirmed Zelda movie and, of course, a cheeky round of Mario or Smario.
NX | Ep1: Super Mario Bros. Wonder
October 26, 2023 18:18 - 1 hour - 160 MBWhat the FFFFFFFlower Kingdom is this??? It's a brand new, 100% Nintendo focussed podcast from Cross Players alumni and Ninty pervs, Smark, Tylor, and Ethan. Join them for their thoughts on all the lovely Nintendo games they've been playing and, of course, the big new Switch release, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. And if 2 hours of these goombas isn't enough, watch out for the next episode of our Patreon podcast, Bin Chat, which you can access for a mere £2 per month over at patreon.com/thecro...
CrossCast | Ep128: Forza Motorsport, Cocoon & EA Sports FC 24 is Fun???
October 09, 2023 05:30 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBKeen readers of episode titles will already know that this one is about Forza Motorsport, Cocoon & EA Sports FC 24. But hold on there, clever clogs, because we also cover sexy times in Baldur's Gate 3; October's Sweet Releases and catch up on the latest Fantasy Critic movers and shakers.
CrossCast | Ep127: Game Genres We've Grown to Love
October 02, 2023 05:30 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this week's show we discuss Baldur's Gate 3; EA Sports FC 24 and that other hit game of recent memory, Knights of the Old Republic. Which is a Star Wars game for virgins. Our topic of the week is 'Game Genres We've Grown to Love' - let us know yours!
CrossCast | Ep126: Gunbrella, Armored Core VI & Other Cool Games
September 25, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBXbox leaks! Tokyo Game Show! Unity blunder! Gunbrella! Starfield! Armored Core VI! Pikmin 4! Inscryption! F-Zero 99! Trombone Champ! Shotgun King! Bad impressions of Dan! This episode has all this and more. Enjoy.
CrossCast | Ep125: Let's Not Fallout Over Starfield
September 11, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBOn 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.
CrossCast | Ep124: PlayStation Portal Q-uestion Time
August 28, 2023 10:12 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn 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.
CrossCast | Ep123: We Made The Ultimate Arcade Bar
August 21, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBOn 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.
CrossCast | Ep122: Wait… Is Baldur’s Gate 3 GOTY???
August 14, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBJoin Dan, Alex and Ethan as they talk Pokemon Presents, Pikmin 4 and Baldur’s Gate 3.
CrossCast | Ep121: Vampire Survivors Co-Op Hands-On Preview
August 04, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBWe just got our filthy little paws on the upcoming co-op mode of one of our absolute favourites from last year, Vampire Survivors. We give our first impressions, piddle about with some PSVR2 chat and a wee bit of Street Fighter 6 before casting our beady eye upon what's coming out in August. For a chance to win 1 of 3 Vampire Survivors t-shirts, drop your preferred size (M, L or XL) in the comments of the video version of this episode!
CrossCast | Ep120: The Great Online Service Debate
July 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBLewis 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.
CrossCast | Ep119: Pikmin 4, Viewfinder & Insidious Loot Boxes
July 23, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBAfter 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.
CrossCast | Ep118: Final Fantasy XVI & Mid Year Check-in
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBOn 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. -------------------------------------------------------- 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:/...
CrossCast | Ep117: Nintendo Direct Reactions and FFXVI Hype
June 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBOn 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....
CrossCast | Ep116: Diablo IV and Summer Showcase Highlights
June 14, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBWe’ve all been spoilt rotten lately with all the big game announcements, so the team pick out all their favourites before diving into their initial thoughts on Diablo IV. -------------------------------------------------------- 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://...
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep19: Xbox Showcase Hype Train
June 07, 2023 05:30 - 49 minutes - 54.6 MBAlex 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!
CrossCast | Ep115: Planet of Lana, Humanity & TotK
June 02, 2023 05:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBOn 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. -------------------------------------------------------- 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/2ZN...
CrossCast | Ep114: PlayStation Showcase Reactions
May 28, 2023 09:20 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWord. 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
CrossCast | Ep113: Tears of the Kingdom
May 20, 2023 05:21 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBTears of the Kingdom. That's all. What else do you need to know. It's Zelda, innit.
CrossCast | Ep112: Redfall Reviews and Format Gaming Events with Simran Whitham
May 08, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBThis 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!
CrossCast | Ep111: Jedi Survivor Reviews & Microsoft Woes with Andrew Dickinson
April 30, 2023 22:55 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBThis 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.
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep18: Xbox Need to Get Their Fingers Out
April 26, 2023 04:30 - 53 minutes - 48.2 MBAlex 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!
CrossCast | Ep110: Indie World Showcase and PS5 Domination with Ethan Hunt
April 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn 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!
CrossButton VR | Ep8: PSVR2 is Alive and Kicking!
April 19, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 86.8 MBHey dear listener, we took a bit of time off over the Easter break but we're back! Well, the CrossButton VR boys are, so here's their latest episode. Here's what they say you can expect from this one: On this episode, we chat about what we’ve been playing; PlayStation VR2 news; whether PS VR2 is already doomed to fail (spoilers: it’s not) and give our review of the excellent Pistol Whip. To make sure you get every episode of CrossButton VR, search for it in your podcast app or via this li...
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep22: Sony's COD Replacement?
April 03, 2023 05:20 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week, Loz, Hez & Dan chat about how Sony could potentially create their own Call of Duty competitor.
CrossCast | Ep109: Resident Evil 4 & Work/Life Balance
March 31, 2023 08:46 - 1 hour - 137 MBDan, 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!
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep17: Starfield Dated, Redfall Previewed and CMA Backs Down!
March 27, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 47 MBAlex 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.
CrossCast | Ep108: Top 10 Metroid Games of All Time
March 18, 2023 15:46 - 1 hour - 195 MBOn 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.
A Short PSA
March 14, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes - 4.37 MBIn case you missed it, we've started a dedicated PlayStation VR2 podcast called CrossButton VR, which you can find by searching for it in your podcast app or via this link. Please give it a cheeky follow so we can stop those VRsoles from invading this precious feed again!
CrossCast | Ep107: Big Fact Hunt Returns!
March 09, 2023 23:38 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBLewis, Ben and Alex are back with delays, Nintendo nonsense and a very gobshite-y quiz (thanks Ben!). There's also, of course, a round-up of what we have been paying including Persona 5 Royal, Metroid Prime Remastered and Hogwarts Legacy. Find links to all of our content and to our Discord at thecrossplayers.com/links.
CrossCast | Ep106: Our Perfect Peripherals
March 04, 2023 22:19 - 1 hour - 137 MBThis 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...
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep16: Activision Blizzard Rumbles On
February 27, 2023 02:30 - 38 minutes - 42 MBJoin 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...
CrossCast | Ep105: With A Little Help From ChatGPT And Gaming Wow Moments
February 26, 2023 09:26 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis 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 Support us on Patreon from as little (or as much) as £2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/thecrossplayers If you're an absolute FREAK then do the next bit!
CrossButton VR | Ep1: PSVR2 Pre-Launch Hype!
February 21, 2023 06:30 - 42 minutes - 77.3 MBOooh what's this? A bonus episode on the eve of PSVR2 launch? Yes! Laurie, Ben and Alex simply couldn't contain their excitement for Sony's latest foray into virtual reality, so they created a bloomin' PSVR2 podcast, the big nerds. You can listen to the first episode here, but all future episodes will be posted on a dedicated feed, so search for CrossButton VR | A Very British Beginners' Journey into PSVR2 in your podcast app, strap on your expensive white hat and flail around until you accid...