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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
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...
CrossCast | Ep104: A Big Chonky Nintendo Direct
February 18, 2023 23:43 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBI 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!
CrossCast | Ep103: Laurie’s Top Ten Games of All Time
February 10, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 180 MBOn 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.
CrossCast | Ep102: A PlayStation Sandwich
February 03, 2023 05:45 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBAlex is sandwiched by two of the resident ponies, to discuss this week in gaming. We take a look at the latest news including the future of E3, the reduction in PSVR2 production forecasts and February's PS+ Essential line-up before diving in to all of the games coming in February.
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep21: Is The PSVR2 Worth It?
January 31, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBThis week, the PS Ponies talk all things PSV2 & TLOU tv show!
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep15: Xbox Developer_Direct Reactions (Hi-Fi Rush, Redfall, Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends)
January 30, 2023 05:45 - 46 minutes - 49.9 MBAlex and Tylor return to kick off 2023 - The Year of Xbox. We look back at the Xbox Developer_Direct showcasing Minecraft Legends, Forza Motorsport, Elder Scrolls Online and Redfall and give their first impressions of the biggest surprise of the show - Hi-Fi Rush. You can find all of our other content and links here. Please let us know what you thought of the episode, jump into Discord and say hello or even drop us a couple of quid by supporting us on Patreon.
CrossCast | Ep101: 2023 Predictions & Fantasy Critic Draft
January 27, 2023 17:03 - 1 hour - 178 MBLooking 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.
CrossCast | Ep100: The Big Episode 100 Blowout!
January 20, 2023 06:30 - 2 hours - 237 MBWell 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,...
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep20: 2023 PlayStation Predictions & January Releases
January 16, 2023 07:30 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week, Loz, Hez, & Danz all discuss their outlandish PlayStation predictions for 2023, with a brief look into the next few weeks of releases. Enjoy!
CrossCast | Ep99: Our 2022 GOTY Winners (Live from Siofra River)
December 23, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 134 MBChristmas 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!
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep14: The Big Xbox Quiz of the Year
December 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBAlex, Tylor and Lalena see off 2022 in style discussing what they've been playing; their favourite games of the year and Tylor and Lalena go head to head in the ultimate Xbox quiz of 2022. You can also find all of our other content and links here. Please let us know what you thought of the episode, jump into Discord and say hello or even drop us a couple of quid by supporting us on Patreon.
CrossCast | Ep98: Let's Make Our Own Christmas Game!
December 16, 2022 16:02 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThis week, Alex, Ben, and Dan take on the famous WHEEL OF CHEESE to randomise & build the best darn Christmas game known to man.
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep19: The Game Awards Reactions!
December 12, 2022 07:50 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThis 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!
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep13: Christmas Comes Early With Game Pass
December 02, 2022 04:45 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBTylor and Alex take a look at the first batch of games for Xbox Game Pass in December and there are some big hitters. They also discuss their Xbox Game of the Year, yes there have been games (not as many as controllers though). If you want to win £50 store credit, all you have to do is take part in our Cross Players GOTY vote here. You can also find all of our other content and links here. Please let us know what you thought of the episode, jump into Discord and say hello or even drop us...
CrossCast | Ep97: Our 2022 GOTY Nominees
November 28, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 182 MBListen in as Ben, Mark, Tylor, Lewis, Alex and Dan fight it out over the official Cross Players GOTY 2022 nominees. Thanks to our lovely Patreon supporters for having their say (become one of the elite here) and keep an eye on Discord and Twitter so you can vote for the ultimate winners and perhaps bag yourself a STUNNING prize. This episode was recorded as part of our fundraising stream for Movember. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far, and if you'd like to contribute towards this fa...
CrossCast | Ep96: Pentiment Player Narrowly Avoids Drowning
November 25, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 162 MBAlex, 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.
CrossCast | Ep95: Vampire Survivors Dread The Game Awards
November 18, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 175 MBFan faves Lewis, Mark and Ben discuss the 2022 Game Awards nominations, Vampire Survivors and Metroid Dread.
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep18: Ragnarök is Here!
November 15, 2022 07:55 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week, the guys give their first impressions of God of War: Ragnarok & talk about the price point for PSVR2.
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep12: Births, Deaths and Smarks
November 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBAlex and Tylor are joined by special guest Mark to look back over the first two years of the generation on the 2nd birthday of the Xbox Series X and S. We have a good look at what is coming to Xbox Game Pass and what we have been playing including Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, Immortality, Return to Monkey Island, Forza Horizon 5, Inertial Drift, Gunfire Reborn and Football Manager 2023 before chatting through our favourite features of the generation so far. If you like what we do, p...
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep12: Atari 50, Gunfire Reborn, Return to Monkey Island
November 14, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBAlex and Tylor are joined by special guest Mark to look back over the first two years of the generation on the 2nd birthday of the Xbox Series X and S. We have a good look at what is coming to Xbox Game Pass and what we have been playing including Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, Immortality, Return to Monkey Island, Forza Horizon 5, Inertial Drift, Gunfire Reborn and Football Manager 2023 before chatting through our favourite features of the generation so far. If you like what we do, p...
CrossCast | Ep94: The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, The Entropy Centre & Ghost Song
November 11, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBLewis, Alex and Tylor are here with more news and games for your aural pleasure. Lewis dives into The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, Alex gives his final thoughts on The Entropy Centre and Tylor fawns over Gunfire Reborn. We also have a look at the latest news and answer some listener questions. If you like what we do, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a little review. You can also head to thecrossplayers.com/links for the latest content from The Cross Players as well as links to our Patr...
CrossCast | Ep93: Oh Snap! November Is Stacked
November 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBLewis, Ben, Alex and Mark are here with your weekly dose of gaming goodness! We attempt to stage an intervention around Ben's Marvel Snap addiction; Alex gives us his early thoughts on The Entropy Centre; Lewis presents The Dusties and Mark does Mark. We also have a look ahead to November and the mountain of new releases and Game Pass additions that are about to descend upon us including God of War Ragnarok, Return to Monkey Island, Football Manager 23, Pentiment, Somerville, Pokemon Scarl...
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep11: Is The Series S Really A Potato?
October 31, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIt's a full house for Episode 11 as Alex, Tylor and Lalena discuss the latest news including Xbox Game Pass growth and profitability, what's coming to Game Pass in November, what we have been playing and whether the Xbox Series S really is "holding back the generation". If you like what we do, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a little review. You can also head to thecrossplayers.com/links for the latest content from The Cross Players as well as links to our Patreon and Discord.
CrossCast | Ep92: Goat Simulator 3 Impressions Are Baaad
October 28, 2022 16:10 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week, the lads went a bit off track & decided to act like goats. Oh, and they talk about games too.
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep17: Sony Gets Greedy With Dualsense Edge
October 24, 2022 06:55 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis week it's just Loz & Dan, as Hez is unwell [get well soon!] and they're talking about Sony's extortionate price for the Dualsense Edge and the Ragnarok previews.
CrossCast | Ep91: Classic Games That Didn’t Click
October 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 173 MBDan, Lewis, Alex and Ben explore the inner workings of their diabolical minds as they try to understand why certain critically acclaimed games just haven’t clicked for them. The gang also discuss what they’ve picked up and played this week and introduce a new quiz that’s fun for all the family. This week's episode is brought to you by Fixture Gaming. Find the Fixture S1 here and head to FixtureGaming.com to find out more. You can find all of our content at thecrossplayers.com/links, inclu...
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep10: Scorn by Game, Scorn By Nature
October 17, 2022 05:15 - 46 minutes - 44.8 MBA grumpy Alex is joined by the delightful Tylor to bring you all of the latest Xbox news and goodness. Including the Xbox Accessibility Showcase, more new controllers, a look at Uncle Phil's shelves, the acquisition latest and an insight into Xbox Game Pass revenues. Of course, there are also some games to talk about with an early look at Scorn, Tylor discusses Trifox and a few others thrown in there for good measure! If you like what we do, please make sure to subscribe and leave us a li...
CrossCast | Ep90: Megan Three(?) Stallion Does Dubrovnik
October 14, 2022 05:45 - 1 hour - 109 MBEthan joins the guys this week to sell you a Steam Deck as Lewis is introduced to Megan Thee Stallion, Ben falls in love with Cyberpunk 2077 and Alex takes us through Lego Brick Tales. We also talk twerking, Control, Dorfromantik, Meta Quest and round things off with the good old humming game! This week's episode is brought to you by Fixture Gaming. Find the Fixture S1 here and head to FixtureGaming.com to find out more. You can find all of our content at thecrossplayers.com/links, inclu...
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep16: TLOU, CD Projekt Red & Our PS2 Memories
October 10, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week, Laurie takes Heather & Dan through all the latest Sony news, with a big old chat about the PS2 at the end. Wonderful.
CrossCast | Ep89: Return to Monkey Island, Dorfromantik & RIP Stadia
October 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBAlex, Mark & Ben are joined by our old mate Andrew Dickinson (and Dan at certain points) to go through a bunch of news, October’s Sweet Releases and whole lorra laffs.
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep09: The Calm Before the Scorn
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 50 MBAlex and Tylor look ahead to what October has in store on Xbox Game Pass; spoiler there is a lot including Scorn, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Persona 5 Royal, Norco and many more and those are just a few of the day one games that we know about. We also chat through what we've been playing before discussing the Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld and the latest Xbox Series controller special edition. If you like what we do, please hit that subscribe button and head over to thecrossplayers.com/link...
CrossCast | Ep88: EGX 2022 LIVE!
September 27, 2022 14:19 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBBen, Alex, Ethan, Luis, Mark and Dan all sit down immediately after two full days at EGX to chat over a nice cold pint about the games they've played
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep08: How Long To Beat Game Pass?
September 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBAfter a short hiatus (and a little hiccup) Alex, Tylor and Lalena are back to talk you through all of the latest Xbox news. The headlines: Xbox at the Tokyo Game Show ID@Xbox Fall Showcase Discord voice chat available for all and PC app updates Leadership changes at 343 industries Grand Theft Auto VI leaks Game Pass additions and games for the rest of September And, of course, there are plenty of games and Xbox Game Pass additions to talk about, including: Midnight Fight Express Y...
CrossCast | Ep87: Super Direct? State of Hooray?
September 17, 2022 21:58 - 1 hour - 71 MBThis week, we get to talk all things Nintendo Direct & State of Play... LETS GET JUICY!
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep15: The Last of Us Part I & Ubisoft Forward News
September 12, 2022 17:52 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThis week, Hez, Loz & Dan chat about the latest Ubisoft news & talk about The Last of Us Part I
CrossCast | Ep86: Some Sweet September Release(s)
September 09, 2022 19:14 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBThis week, the lads chat about September, including all of the new games hitting our lovely lovely consoles
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep14: Gamescom Goodies Galore
August 29, 2022 15:15 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week, Laurie is in the hot seat & literally threatens to cut Heather & Dan... That's all you need to know... Oh, and we chat about Gamescom.
CrossCast | Ep85: We Made Our Own Gaming Convention
August 26, 2022 16:51 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThis week, the wheel of cheese makes its timely return, as the guys let fate decide their perfect gaming convention - enjoy!
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep07: Deliveries for PC Game Pass!
August 22, 2022 05:15 - 46 minutes - 50.5 MBTylor and Alex are back looking at the biggest Xbox news from the last few weeks as Lalena is still on her holidays. It has been a busy couple of weeks!! Shredder's Revenge Turbo Golf Racing Two Point Campus Cursed to Golf Mouse and keyboard support on Cloud gaming incoming? Game Pass additions and removals for August Midnight Fight Express early reviews Classic Bethesda titles added to PC Game Passs at QuakeCon 2022 Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding heading to PC Game Pass Xbox at G...
CrossCast | Ep84: Cult of the Lamb! Rollerdrome! Xenoblade 3!
August 19, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBTylor, Alex and Ben give you fresh takes on the freshest games of the moment before trying a new quiz format that nobody else has ever thought of. Play along at home!
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep13: News, Stray, & Our PS1 Memories
August 15, 2022 12:10 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week, Hez, Loz, and .... Daz[?] talk about their final thoughts on Stray, all of the latest PS news, and then deep dive into their gaming nostalgia about the PS1.
CrossCast | Ep83: Two Point Campus & Splatoon 3 Reactions
August 14, 2022 15:09 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBThis week, the cheeky chaps sit down and talk about the latest Splatoon 3 Direct!
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep06: Cloud Gaming With A Chance of Game Pass!
August 08, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 57.8 MBAlex and Lalena are back to discuss this week's Xbox news including: - Xbox Game Pass Additions for August: Ghost Recon Wildlands Turbo Golf Racing Ghost Recon Wildlands Two Point Campus Cooking Simulator Expeditions: Rome Offworld Trading Company - Activision Blizzard acquisition rumblings. - Xbox Series S Memory boost for developers. - Xbox Game Pass Family Plan insider testing. - Cloud gaming handheld in the works from Logitech and the long term viability of cloud gamin...
CrossCast | Ep82: We Made A Handheld Console!
August 05, 2022 12:56 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBTHE WHEEL OF CHEESE / FATE IS BACK!! And this time, the guys are using it to build their own handheld gaming console. Well, that's at least how it starts...
CrossCast | Ep81: 2022 Releases on the Horizon (rizon-rizon-rizon)
July 29, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBLewis, Mark & Ben have a very sensible discussion about the games they've been playing and the games we're all looking forward to playing later this year. If you like what we do, firstly, seek professional help. After that, you can help us continue to grow the best gaming community on the internet, by flinging us £2 a month at patreon.com/thecrossplayers You can also support us AND get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED + Free Shipping with promo code CROSS at MANSCAPED.com!
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep05: Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels & As Dusk Falls First Impressions
July 25, 2022 05:15 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MBAlex & Tylor return to discuss a busy couple of weeks on Xbox! Discussing the addition of Discord voice chat on consoles, the comings and goings on Xbox Game Pass for the second half of July and a first look at the Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC and the brand new Xbox exclusive form Int./Night, As Dusk Falls. If you like what we do, firstly, seek professional help. After that, you can help us continue to grow the best gaming community on the internet, by flinging us £2 a month at patreon.c...
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep05: Hot Wheels DLC & As Dusk Falls
July 25, 2022 05:15 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MBAlex & Tylor return to discuss a busy couple of weeks on Xbox! Discussing the addition of Discord voice chat on consoles, the comings and goings on Xbox Game Pass for the second half of July and a first look at the Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC and the brand new Xbox exclusive form Int./Night, As Dusk Falls. If you like what we do, firstly, seek professional help. After that, you can help us continue to grow the best gaming community on the internet, by flinging us £2 a month at patreon.com...
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep05: Hot Wheels DLC, As Dusk Falls & Game Pass Updates
July 25, 2022 05:15 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MBAlex & Tylor return to discuss a busy couple of weeks on Xbox! Discussing the addition of Discord voice chat on consoles, the comings and goings on Xbox Game Pass for the second half of July and a first look at the Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels DLC and the brand new Xbox exclusive form Int./Night, As Dusk Falls. If you like what we do, firstly, seek professional help. After that, you can help us continue to grow the best gaming community on the internet, by flinging us £2 a month at patreon.com...
CrossCast | Ep80: Stray Impressions & Unpopular Opinions
July 22, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBThings get catty as Lewis, Alex, Tylor & Ben share unpopular gaming opinions and also talk about a game with a cat in it. If you like what we do, firstly, seek professional help. After that, you can help us continue to grow the best gaming community on the internet, by flinging us £2 a month at patreon.com/thecrossplayers You can also support us AND get 20% OFF at MANSCAPED + Free Shipping with promo code CROSS at MANSCAPED.com!
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep12: God of War Ragnarök Is Coming [This Year!] and Meow Meow Stray Meow
July 20, 2022 10:39 - 38 minutes - 69.8 MBThis week, Heather guides Shadowfox [??] through all of the latest PlayStation news, whilst trying to contain her excitement for the upcoming cat simulator game. Then, the gruesome twosome get HYPED after the release date for God of War Ragnarök landed!