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
CrossCast | Ep79: Move Over Kojima, We Made A Game
July 15, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week, Ben, Lewis & Dan design their very own videogames with some interesting results...
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep04: Game Pass Gems & Other Jewels
July 11, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBAlex, Tylor and Lalena are here with episode 4 of your fortnight Xbox fix! The guys discuss the latest news including the latest on ActiBlizzard, Psychonauts 2 finally getting a physical release (yay!) and the beginning of the end of Games with Gold? After previewing the first batch of Xbox Game Pass additions for July (including the Game Pass Game club game, Matchpoint Tennis Championships), the focus turns to the games that they would never have found if it wasn't for game pass. Feature...
CrossCast | Ep78: Portal, Chicory & Other Hole-some Games
July 08, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 135 MBLock up your [REDACTED] because Mark's back, joining Alex, Lewis and Ben as they rattle through Pick Up & Play, Sweet Releases and Mario or Smario. 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 | Ep11: Why PS+ Is Better Than Game Pass
July 04, 2022 12:53 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBLive from a cheeky lunchtime recording, the CrossButton PonyTeam [TM] talk about the DualSense Pro, EA's silly tweets, and deep dive into why Dan thinks PS+ is now better than Game Pass.
CrossCast | Ep77: Nintendo Direct Reactions & Sparklers
July 01, 2022 14:52 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBThis week, the gang chat through the latest announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct Mini & Dan gets a sparker out after one specific game reveal...
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep03: Shredder's Revenge on the Unsighted Fall Guys
June 27, 2022 05:45 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAlex, Tylor and Lalena chat through all things Xbox including what they've been playing and take a look over June's Game Pass Game Club Game, Unsighted whilst shortlisting the choices for next month, so head over to Discord at thecrossplayers.com/links/ to vote for the July Game Pass Game Club Game. After receiving some questions from our community, we discussed around which games keep permanent residence on our hard drives! Tune in as we discuss Fall Guys, Disc Room, TMNT Shredder's Rev...
CrossCast | Ep76: Neon White, TMNT & GOAT Controllers
June 24, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis week we talk about what we’ve been playing, the latest gaming news and our favourite controllers of all time. If you like what we do and want to help us continue to grow the best gaming community on the internet, why not drop 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 | Ep10: June Reveals Chat & Our Top Videogame Daddies
June 20, 2022 07:31 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week, Heather, Laurie & Dan announce their top gaming Daddies & the team review the latest gaming news after all of the June reveals!
CrossCast | Ep75: Let's Talk About Microsoft, Devolver & Disappointed Geoff Keighley
June 18, 2022 06:29 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBThis week, Alex, Ben, Dan & Lewis chat about the huge news from the latest summer presentations!
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep02: Xbox and Bethesda Showcases the Games!
June 12, 2022 23:21 - 2 hours - 115 MBAlex, Tylor and Lalena take a look at all of the announcements from the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. We apologise for the length, but Xbox brough a LOT of games so there wasn't a great deal we could do about it! Highlights include, but are not limited to: Redfall Silksong Forza Motorsport Flintlock: Siege of Dawn Lightyear Frontier Gunfire Reborn Pentiment As Dusk Falls Cocoon Oops, we forgot STARFIELD!!!!! There is also a (very) brief look at Summer Game Fest Live and the announ...
CrossCast | Ep74: Our Collective Top Ten Games of All Time!
June 10, 2022 08:20 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThis week it's all about the guys deciding on what The Cross Players top ten games of all time are - enjoy!
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep9: State of Play Reactions
June 09, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 78.6 MBLaurie & Heather go it alone on this weeks pod & deep dive into all of the news & content shown in the recent State of Play presentation!
X Players Xbox Podcast | Ep01: Xbox Past, Present and Future
June 08, 2022 06:30 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBX Players is your brand new Xbox obsessed podcast from The Cross Players crew. Alex, Tylor and Lalena discuss their Xbox gaming histories and take a look at the games coming to Xbox Game Pass in June. They also share their predictions for the upcoming Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, with the right to choose the first Game Pass Game Club game at stake. Hop over to our Discord and let us know your thoughts on the episode and get involved with the community. Links to all of our content can b...
CrossCast | Ep73: Lewis' Top Ten Games of All Time
June 05, 2022 07:10 - 2 hours - 84.6 MBLewis returns, snatching up hosting duties & talking us through his top 10 games alongside Alex & Tylor.
CrossCast | Ep72: Ben's Top Ten Games of All Time
May 27, 2022 07:10 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBThis week, It's Ben's time in the spotlight as he delivers his top ten list of games to the group.
CrossCast | Ep71: Alex's Top Ten Games of All Time
May 20, 2022 16:58 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis week, It's Alex's time in the spotlight as he delivers his top ten list of games to the group.
CrossButton PlayStation Podcast | Ep8: Does Sony Need A Big June Showcase?
May 17, 2022 07:20 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBThis week the ponies digest all of the latest PlayStation news and then chat through the rumoured June showcase & whether Sony need to pull out all the stops, or just deliver what's already slated for release in 2022.
CrossCast | Ep70: Mark's Top Ten Games of All Time
May 13, 2022 12:14 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBThis week, It's Mark's time in the spotlight as he delivers his top ten list to the group. It's a week of firsts, with our lovely lovely Alex taking the hosting hot seat, too!
CrossCast | Ep69: Dan's Top Ten Games of All Time
May 07, 2022 11:07 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBThis week we talk a little bit about what we're playing, but then jumpo into a new segment called 'Ben's Tens' where Ben decides on a top ten list & one of our hosts has to deliver! Sadly for you lot, it's Dan's turn in the hot seat!
CrossButton | PlayStation Podcast | Ep7: Post-Elden Ring Blues & A Big Game From Heather!
May 02, 2022 07:53 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThis week Heather, Laurie & Dan talk about the latest Playstation news and play a huuuge game that Heather spent a lot of time designing.
CrossCast | Ep68: Ben's Impression of Alex, Sifu, & 13 Sentinels
May 01, 2022 10:44 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBThis week, the absolute guys sit down for a ruddy whopping episode, full of game chat, news, and a tasty game of Indie In a Bottle!
The Sit Down | Ep5: Alex Struthers Smith
April 24, 2022 16:59 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThe Sit Down is Dan's opportunity to chat with likeminded friends. On this episode Dan has a great conversation with The Cross Players very own Alex! Alex has been a member of TCP for just over two years & has been both a written and audio contributor. We hope you enjoy the episode
CrossCast | Ep67: Alex's Impression of Ben & Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
April 22, 2022 12:28 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThis week Lewis, Alex, Ben, & Dan chat about everything they've been playing AND play a new / old trivia game. Fun!
CrossButton | PlayStation Podcast | Ep6: Ghostwire Tokyo, Spring Sale, & More Big Sony Acquisitions?
April 16, 2022 11:14 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBLaurie is on holibobs this week, so Heather & Dan are joined by the lovely Alex to chat about all things Playstation!
CrossCast | Ep66: PS Plus? More Like BS Sus, Amirite!
April 03, 2022 12:50 - 1 hour - 69 MBThe team chat about all things PS Plus, Kirby, Elden Ring platinums, new NSO games, and much much more!
CrossCast | Ep65: More Bloody Elden Ring!
March 30, 2022 21:03 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week, Lewis, Alex & Dan chat about all the latest gaming news, with a larger deep dive into what they've all been playing!
CrossButton | PlayStation Podcast | Ep5: Elden Ring, State of Play, & More Horizon
March 15, 2022 15:39 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week the ponies talk about the most recent State of Play, alongside their thoughts on all the latest big release including Horizon: Forbidden West & Elden Ring!
CrossCast | Ep64: Happy Birthday Nintendo 64!
March 04, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBPlaystation? Xbox? Nintendo Switch? We talk about all of them! Ben was desperate to get 'distinctly vulpine' into the episode title, but i refused. We need to be tapping up SEO, not putting a load of niche jokes into our content. It's already embarrassing enough that we've referenced genitals and bottoms, why continue? Eugh. Anyway, it was the N64's birthday this week, so we talked about our fondest memories, alongside all of the latest gaming news!
CrossCast | Ep63: Elden Ring - More Wide than it is Long
March 01, 2022 10:24 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBElden Ring. Elden... Ring. E L D E N R I N G. Lewis. Elden Ring. Mark. Elden. Alex. Ring. Ben. Elden Ring. Pokemon? Elden Ring. Mario Elden or Smario Ring. Elden Ring us on Twitter and let us know your thoughts on Elden Ring. Elden Ring.
CrossButton | PlayStation Podcast | Ep4: Lets Talk About Horizon Forbidden West.
February 21, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBHeather, Laurie & Dan talk about the Cyberpunk upgrade & then chat through the good & bad of Horizon Forbidden West.
CrossCast | Videogame Podcast | Ep62: Censorship In Gaming, Slay The Spire, & Potato Jenny
February 18, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBPlaystation? Xbox? Nintendo Switch? We talk about all of them! On this episode, the guys chat about censorship in games and Dan, sorry, Potato Jenny makes Ben do something rather silly and not really considerate of audio listeners. Hit us up on twitter [@thecrossplayers] and tell us your thoughts on censorship in videogames.
CrossCast | Videogame Podcast | Ep61: Xenoblade 3 Smells As Expected
February 11, 2022 09:55 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBPlaystation? Xbox? Nintendo Switch? We talk about all of them! On this episode, the guys chat about what they've been playing this week, along with a deep dive into the recent Nintendo Direct. Hit us up on twitter [@thecrossplayers] and let us know your pick of the games announced.
CrossSection | February 2022 Nintendo Direct Live Reactions
February 10, 2022 09:05 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThe guys sit down to enjoy the Nintendo Direct LIVE and give their hot takes on the newest announcements.
CrossButton | PlayStation Podcast | Ep3: Will 2022 Be The Best PlayStation Year Ever?
February 08, 2022 11:09 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIn their very first video podcast, Heather, Laurie, and Dan talk about PlayStations stacked 2022 of games.
CrossCast | Ep60: Elden Ring And Those Ruddy Jumping Horses
February 07, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 177 MBLewis is unwell, so Dan takes the hot seat and drives Mark, Ben & Alex into a brick wall of gaming goodness. Buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride!
CrossCast | Ep59: You've Been Gammoned!
February 03, 2022 13:11 - 1 hour - 100 MBJoin your hosts Lewis , Dan, Ben, Alex & Mark as they rattle (prattle?) through all manner of gaming topics - the news, gaming resolutions, Pick Up & Play and the first Mario or Smario of 2022. This one is a real doozy. To be honest I've never really understood what that means, but I feel like it's too late to ask anyone and I don't want to admit defeat and Google it. So here we are. Enjoy the show!
CrossCast | Ep58: I’m a Cheeky Sausage
January 25, 2022 16:27 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBCheeky sausages all round! This episode is hosted by four of them: Alex, the good old dependable Scottish square sausage. Lewis, as above except he calls it a Lorne sausage because he's posh-Scottish. Dan, a battered sausage from the chippy, smothered in gravy, curry sauce and the tears of a vegan child. Mark, who was confused by the concept of sausages and instead dressed up as Linda McCartney. Anyway, this is a video game podcast, but please still give it a listen if you found it by s...
CrossCast | Ep57: Samus Snooker & Other Predictions
January 15, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBIt's January. We're all miserable. Life has no meaning. We get it. Turn that frown upside down by listening to your pals Lewis, Ben, Mark and Alex as they predict how the next year in gaming is going to shake out. This time around there's a competitive twist so at the end of the year we'll be able to crown our very own NEStradamus. Who has the craziest predictions? Who played it safe? Who ate all the pies? Tune in to find out!
CrossCast | Ep56: The Big Bad Bumper GOTY 2021
December 21, 2021 21:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBWhen it comes to Game of the Year Awards, there aren't many outlets brave enough to record their decision-making process for all to see. And with good reason, based on this utter shambles. Still, what's more festive than having a drink and arguing with people you secretly hate about things that don't even matter? I'm kidding! I love these guys. And we hope you love listening to Lewis, Dan, Ben, Mark and Alex talk about the best games this year has had to offer. Let us know if you agree/disa...
CrossCast | Ep55: Panettone Soprano
December 09, 2021 10:57 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBGather round, dear listeners for the latest Christmas Terror Alert, more thoughts on Halo Infinite, some chat about Control, Shin Megami Tensei V and a whole lot more. Your hosts Lewis, Dan, Ben and Alex also discuss their most underrated games of 2021 and the best games they've played this year that were released pre-2021. All this is to say that our annual big, bad bumper GOTY episode is recording later today (9th December) and we want to hear from YOU, so join us at 8:30pm UK time over a...
CrossCast | Ep54: Dark Souls III: Hold the Dinglehopper
December 01, 2021 22:35 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBA pinch of Lewis, a dash of Ben, a dusting of Mark and a good glug of Alex. No, it's not a cookery show. It's not even a porno. It's CrossCast, a video game podcast by idiots, for idiots. On this week's show, we discuss the Golden Joystick awards, the Switch OLED, Tetris Effect, A Monster's Expedition, EXO one and much more besides. You know what, just reading back the first sentence I should have fully committed to the cooking theme and written this out like a recipe. Like, a proper recip...
CrossCast | Ep53: Halo Infinite: Purple Double-Ender
November 26, 2021 08:28 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBLewis, Dan, Ben & Max break down the Game of the Year nominees, discuss Elden Ring impressions and offer in-depth analysis* of Halo Infinite. *They've played it for about an hour.
CrossCast | Ep52: Forza Horizon 5: It's Quite Stubby
November 16, 2021 19:02 - 1 hour - 118 MBWe're all playing Forza Horizon 5 and we have things to say about it. We also have things to say about the GTA Trilogy, Elden Ring and Max's mum.
CrossCast | Ep51: Starfox 64: Robert Mugabe's Teste
November 10, 2021 13:46 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBDear listener, We've had a number of complaints* that our episode titles have nothing to do with the games we talk about on the episode, which puts us in an awkward position. On one hand, listener feedback is crucial to us. We are nothing without you. On the other hand, if somebody told Leonardo da Vinci to paint a speech bubble coming out of the Mona Lisa's mouth so we knew what she was smirking about, he'd have told them to fuck off. But that makes it sound like we're putting ourselves...
Game Club | Review October 2021
November 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBWell, we finally made it to the last episode of Game Club. but don't worry as the Playlist podcast is here rising from the ashes to carry on the legacy of Game Club. You can help the Playlist by searching for The Cross Players Playlist in your favourite podcast app or click this dear link right here and subscribing. Not only will you be making sure that you don't miss an episode you will also be helping the Playlist fulfil its destiny by continuing the work of Game Club with its amazing game...
CrossCast | Ep50: 'Coldplay is my Favourite Band' & other Horror Stories
November 02, 2021 08:12 - 1 hour - 88 MBAn Englishman, a Mozambican & a Scotsman (and another Scotsman) walk into a bar. The Englishman lays his Louis Vuitton man purse on the bar and says "I've already had 10 pints, and bought 10 rounds for my friends. Altruism". The first Scotsman says "Hullo there! I'll have something from Stewart Brewing, it's just around the corner from me". The second Scotsman says "I'll get this, guys. I made 20G this month!". The barman then explains that Gamerscore is not legal tender. Finally, the M...
CrossCast | Ep49: Metroid Dread & Matt's Fleshy Back
October 18, 2021 08:11 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBLewis, Dan, Ben and Max give their spoiler-free thoughts on Metroid Dread and take a look back at EGX 2021 amongst all the other nonsense you've grown to endure.
CrossCast | Ep48: Bash Through it in a Couple of Sessions
October 04, 2021 10:08 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBLewis and Dan managed to ditch Ben and Mark for the week and drafted in the Gamerscore whore (Gamerwhore?) Alex for this episode. For a chance to beat his Gamerscore with your very own Xbox Series S, take a look at our pinned tweet here and for TEN additional chances of winning, check out our revamped Patreon here and see which tier tickles your fancy.
Game Club | Review September 2021
October 01, 2021 19:54 - 1 hour - 139 MBWhat a month for Game Club! A steller line up of games meant that this was not going to be an easy task! Which one succeeded and which ones failed? find out now as Jason, Alex and Luke sat down to discuss Hellblade, Hades, Pikuniku and Poirtal 2 and chose a game of the month. As mentioned on the podcast Game Club is ending and is being replaced with the Playlist. This podcast will be on a separate feed to the rest of the Cross Players podcast so PLEASE go and subscribe now so you don't mis...
Mario or Smario: Eat all the Fruits Edition
September 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBAre you ready for some trivia? I sure hope you are. Because that's what this is. Smark concocted a full-length version of our 'beloved' Mario or Smario segment and got a load of us together to compete for prizes on behalf of our Patreon supporters, as part of our year 2 celebrations. It's fun, it's very silly and it's definitely not one to play around your kids, or other people's kids. Don't forget, we're giving away an Xbox Series S (a brand new one, not the one Dan owned for 2 weeks). T...