This week, the crew is finally back together to talk Donkey Kong Bananza! The crew provides a comprehensive review, along with their thoughts on the Switch 2 after 60 days. We still can't explain how Game Key Cards work. At the end of the episode, we jump into a Mini Indie Roundup and give you our thoughts on Is This Seat Taken? from Poti Poti Studio and Birdigo from John August and Corey Martin.

A big thanks to Popagenda/Wholesome Games Presents and GameTeam6 for providing review codes for this episode!

Find Timestamps for this Episode Below:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 3:30 - Claire Lewis joins Crossplay Conversations + PAX West 2025
• 10:45 - Donkey Kong Bananza Review
• 38:00 - Switch 2 After Two Months
• 52:45 - Jacob Tries to Explain Game Key Cards Again
• 57:55 - Luke and Claire's Review of Mario Kart World Tour
• 1:00:55 - Is This Seat Taken? Review
• 1:04:45 - Birdigo Review
• 1:06:55 - Outro

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• Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social
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• Claire: clairebearrose.bsky.social

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• Player Player Podcast
• Left Behind Game Club
• The LukeWarmGames Podcast
• Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
• Video Game Trivia

This week, Luke returns from vacation with super special guest his WIFE Claire Lewis (The LukeWarmGames Podcast) to chat about the latest and greatest in indie gaming. Get your wishlists ready for hot indie summer. Review discussion includes Wheel World developed by Messhof, Expelled! Developed by inkle Ltd, and MakeRoom developed by Keeney. A big thanks to Popagenda, inkle Ltd, and Wholesome Games for providing review code for this episode!

Find Timestamps for this Episode Below: 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - Ice Breaker Question: What are your most anticipated indie releases for the rest of the year? 12:03 - Wheel World 19:17 - Expelled! 31:14 - MakeRoom 43:04 - Outro

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• Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social
• Claire: @clairebearrose.bsky.social

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• Left Behind Game Club
• The LukeWarmGames Podcast
• Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
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Jacob is joined by Tofr from the Playlog Podcast to talk about Ape Out in anticipation of the upcoming Baby Steps! We also cover recent releases like Everdeep Aurora, Trash Goblin and Missile Command Delta in yet another indie round-up!

You can find Tofr's socials, reviews and shows here!

Find timestamps for this episode below:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:30 - Ape Out, Six Years Later
• 31:20 - Indie Roundup
• 31:35 - Everdeep Aurora
• 40:30 - Trash Goblin
• 45:20 - Spill the Beans
• 46:30 - Missile Command Delta
• 52:20 - Fields of Mistria
• 58:15 - Grave Seasons
• 59:45 - Squeakross Home Squeak Home

Find us on BlueSky for show updates and more:

• Podcast: @crossplayconvos.bsky.social
• Jacob: @jacob.bsky.social
• Luke: @lukewarmlewis.bsky.social
• Joseph: @th3hoopman.bsky.social

Check out our other shows:

• Player Player Podcast
• Left Behind Game Club
• The LukeWarmGames Podcast
• Cutscenes: A Video Game Movie Podcast
• Video Game Trivia