The Girls on Games Podcast (Girls on Games)

Grab your mining pick, we’re going on an adventure! On this week’s GoGCast, Leah reviews Minecraft Legends, an action adventure game set in the cuboidal world we all know and love. Plus, we check out the rumours about a new PlayStation handheld device, round-up the latest ID @ Xbox presentation and celebrate the Mario Movie breaking box office records!

What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:14)

• Minecraft Legends Review (00:32:44)

This Week’s News (00:39:12)

• Sony’s Next Playstation Handheld (00:39:12)
• ID @ Xbox (00:49:25)
• Mario Movie Sets Box Office Record (01:00:35)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:35)

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On this week’s GoGCast, we travel to a galaxy far far away. Leah was invited to Ubisoft Toronto for a special event for Star Wars Outlaws and she got to try the game! Plus, we review some indie games: Cat explored a metropolis in Little Kitty Big City and Joelle teed off in Golf Club Nostalgia.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:16)

• Little Kitty Big City (00:29:16)
• Golf Club Wasteland/Nostalgia (00:36:30)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:45:20)

This Week’s Topic: Star Wars Outlaws Preview (00:52:26)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:29)

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Ok, it’s the next episode. As promised last week, we check out the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal! Plus, Annapurna Interactives staff walk out amidst failed negotiations and the Switch 2 rumours mill is going brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:06)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:43)

This Week’s News (00:41:05)

• PlayStation 5 Pro Reveal (00:41:05)
• Annapurna Interactive staff walk out (00:59:38)
• Super Nintendo Switch 2 Rumor Mill (01:05:38)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:09)

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On this week’s GoGCast, we check out the latest rumours on the next Nintendo console, await the results of Microsoft’s final submission to the CMA, and Nikki Minaj and Snoop Dogg are coming to Call of Duty. Plus, Joelle reviews the heart wrenching Endling - Extinction is Forever.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:18)

• Endling - Extinction is Forever (00:40:05)

This Week’s News (00:44:45)

• Nintendo targets 2024 with next-gen console (00:44:45)
• Microsoft Sends Final Submission to CMA (00:53:53)
• Nikki Minaj and Snoop Dogg skins coming to Call of Duty (00:56:37)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:55)

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420 BLAZE IT! 🔥 For the 420th episode of the GoGCast, we celebrate Marijane by chatting about games that include weed, and there’s a game for every type of gamer.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:21)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:53)

This Week’s Topic (00:35:44)

49:18 Noclip - The Making of the Burger King Video Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxwdY8ICrHg&t=269 

Outro and Wrap-up (00:57:45)

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As the year comes slowly to an end and as the new releases also slow down, it’s time to take a look at the games that piled up in our backlog. So on this week’s GoGCast, we take stock of our video game backlog and chat about some of the games we want to play before the end of the year.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:32)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:38:53)

This Week’s Topic: Tackling Our Video Game Backlog (00:51:35)

Some Holiday Sales to get those games on your list:

• Cozy Quest steam festival Nov 16-20: https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/40103847/view/3711588547195929823 
• Target has buy 2 get one free on video games for the month of November ‘23: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/target-announces-buy-2-get-1-free-deal-video-games-black-friday-november-2023/
• In the States best gaming sales: https://www.laptopmag.com/news/best-gaming-deals
• Game Deals Canada: https://www.gamedealscanada.com/ 

Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:42)

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We talk shop on this week’s GoGCast 👩‍💻 We discuss The Last of Us’ co-creator call for unionization to protect creators in the video game industry and how a manager departed from Blizzard over the employee ranking system imposed by ABK. Finally, we celebrate Take This Foundation’s 10th anniversary.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:25)

This Week’s News (00:33:11)

• The Last of Us co-creator thinks unions could protect creators in the video game industry (00:33:11)
• Manager departs Blizzard in protest of employee ranking (00:53:06)
• Take This non-profit celebrating 10 years (01:01:28)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:05)

📢 We’re doing a Community League Draft on Sunday, January 29 at 2pm Eastern. To participate, be on the Girls on Games Discord to be part of the live draft. The link to the league is in there and you can set up your publisher and start making your wishlist. You can participate even if you cannot make the event on the 29th if you set up your wishlist to auto for Sunday.

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We’re celebrating International Podcast Day on this week’s GoGcast and who better to join us than podcaster Steve Vegvari! We talk about his podcasts but also share our favourite video game podcasts. Plus we have two reviews: Cat played the adorable crafting puzzle game Mineko’s Night Market and Steve enjoyed the chaotic Party Animals.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:41:37)

• Mineko’s Night Market
• Party Animals

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (1:06:36)

This Week’s Topic: International Podcast Day (01:11:10)

Canadian Gaming Podcasts:

• Canadian Game Devs
• SyrupCast by Mobile Syrup 
• CreatureCast
• The Habibis
• So What Else Do You Do

Outside of Canada ones:

• Kinda Funny Games Daily
• Kinda Funny Xcast
• Podcast Beyond
• NVC
• GameScoop
• Gamer Tag Radio
• The Psychology of Video Games
• Play, watch, listen

Podcasters we have had on the show:

• Dany Pena from Gamer Tag Radio
• Pod vs Pod trivia with The Leetist Podcast
• Kahlief Adams chatted about the Spawnies
• Jared Petty
• Camille aka thisiscamco
• Andrea Rene of What’s Good Games
• Joey Noelle of Kinda Funny
• Naomi Kyle
• Denis Talbot

Outro and Wrap-up (01:33:17)

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We have a sweet tooth on this week’s GoGCast as we discuss Halloween candy and some of the differences between Canadian and American candies. Like, did you know that Smarties are candy-covered chocolates in Canada, but the candy called Smarties in America is actually called Rockets here. No? What? Oh, we’re a video game podcast? RIGHT! Leah shares her first impression of the fun and bubbly Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Plus we chat about Masahiro Sakurai’s YouTube channel, Discord coming to PlayStation 5 and how expensive the DualSense Edge controller is.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:12)

• Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope (00:31:02)

This Week’s News (00:35:25)

• Discord PS5 voice integration is on the way (00:35:25)
• 30 million people logged into Steam on 10/23. How many people were actually playing games? 8.5 million. (00:37:53)
• Super Smash Bros prototype and design iteration (00:41:42)
• DualSense Edge PS5 controller is expensive in Canada (00:56:35)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:06)

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On the show this week, we chat things unreleased, yet to be released and that will be released:

controller prototypes at the new nintendo museum, star citizen is making devs crunch, and the future of halo. Plus, Cat tries to guess what game released on Oct 14, 2008.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:08)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:25)

This Week’s News (00:41:46)

• Nintendo Museum puts prototype controllers on exhibit (00:41:46)
• Star Citizen Crunch (00:47:10)
• The Future of Halo (00:59:40)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:38)

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Boy! Come! It’s take your son to work day! Joelle reviews the very anticipated God of War Ragnarök which continues the story from the previous title. We dive into the story, the world, the characters and, unlike some of the internet, we keep it spoiler-free. Plus, we finish off the spooky season with a story about a horror survival game set in a furniture store and Ikea is not amused.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:03)

• God of War: Ragnarok Review (00:26:57)

This Week’s News (00:44:35)

• Be careful: there are God of War: Ragnarok leaks are everywhere (00:00:00)
• Sonic The Hedgehog Series tops 1.5b sales (00:49:50)
• Ikea asks horror game to change so people stop comparing it to Ikea (00:55:27)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:15)

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Fall is here and you know what that means: it’s almost Halloween! 🎃👻 We round up a few games to get in the mood for the spooky season. Whether you love a good scare or are the biggest coward, there’s something for everyone on this list. Plus, we geek out about the The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer and say good-bye to Stadia.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:55)

This Week’s News (00:39:25)

• The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer (00:39:25)
• Stadia officially shutting down, publishers scrambling to find a back-up plan and the controller could become e-waste (00:45:00)

This Week’s Topic: Spooky-ish Halloween Inspired Games (00:51:28)

• Control
• Firewatch
• Coffee Talk
• Cult of the Lamb
• Luigi’s Mansion 3
• Hades
• Bayonetta
• Golf with your Friends
• Graveyard Keeper
• Contrast
• Subnautica

Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:26)

Previous episode spooky game episode: https://www.girlsongames.ca/2019/11/01/gogcast-231-halloween-themed-spooky-games/

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November is full of ‘national days’ tied to food: National Sandwich day is Nov 3, National Candy day on Nov 4th, and Nov 26 is National Cake day, and y’all know how much we love food on this podcast, IRL and in games! We love a good cooking mechanic and we love a good meal. And the cherry on top of this podcast sundae: Ali, aka EightBitBlonde, is back on the panel! Enjoy this scrumptious discussion about our favourite video game foods.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:45)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:22)

This Week’s Topic: Video Game Food (00:32:17)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:55:15)

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We’re spreading some Holiday cheers on this week’s GoGCast as we’re bringing back our yearly tradition of Game Night! That’s right, grab a drink and some snacks, sit back and play along with us! Cat memes along with Guess That Badly Described Video Game, Joelle goes full Jeopardy with Chef Boyardee: Food and Video Games, Leah tests your knowledge with Video Game Trivial and finally, Simon calls upon your musical ear with his Nintendo Music Spectacular! Have fun and enjoy.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:12)

• Overclocking on Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k9IlpFa_cY 

This Week’s Topic: Game Night (00:42:12)

• Cat’s Guess That Badly Described Video Game (00:45:55)
• Joelle’s Chef Boyardee: Food and Video Games (00:51:15)
• Leah’s Game Trivia (01:01:47)
• Simon’s Nintendo Music Spectacular (01:18:20)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:44:02)

Nintendo music piano renditions by: https://www.youtube.com/@PianoMan333

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On this week’s GoGCast, it’s time for our 2023 Game Awards recap! We check out the highlights from the show, talk about our favourite announcements, and reveal who won our prediction game from episode 425.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:45)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:50)

This Week’s Topic: 2023 The 2023 Game Awards Recap (00:39:13)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:59:39)

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Dive into this week’s GoGCast! Leah channels the power of the sun and the moon and reviews the anticipated Sea of Stars, a turn-based RPG fueled by 16-bit nostalgia. Plus, we check out the handheld Lenovo Legion Go, the SAG-AFTRA strike may affect video games, and check out Usagi Shima the first game to be released under the Wholesome Games label.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:52)

• Sea of Stars (00:16:11)

This Week’s News (00:25:29)

• Lenovo Legion Go to release in Oct (00:25:29)
• SAG-AFTRA to vote on strike for video game actors (00:33:55)
• First Game from the Wholesome Games Presents Label - Usagi Shima (00:41:18)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:50:08)

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On this week’s GoGCast, we miss the Nintendo Direct by one frikkin’ day because of our recording schedule. While you, the listeners know what was announced, past Leah, Cat and Joelle do not. So, we speculate on what will be announced during said Direct. Plus, we reminisce about E3 past and learn how subsidies made Montreal such an important city for the video game industry.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:00)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:43:57)

This Week’s News (00:54:15)

• 20 Years Ago, Nintendo E3 Press Conference Changed the Company’s Trajectory (00:54:15)
• Nintendo Direct, June 18th 7am PT (00:59:00)
• How subsidies helped Montreal become the Hollywood of video games (01:06:20)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:24:05)

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On this week’s GoGCast, we sink our teeth into Redfall only to be left with a weird aftertaste. Also, Xbox announces its showcase and check out the E3-ish / Summer Game Fest schedule so far. Finally, a collection of rare Pokémon cards shows up on Antique Roadshow which is amazing but also makes us feel old. Oh, and also, Cat finally rolled credits on Persona 5 The Royal.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:23)

• Redfall (00:34:05)

This Week’s News (00:50:31)

• Xbox Showcase on June 11th (E3-ish) (00:50:31)
• “Not E3” and Summer Game Fest schedule so far (00:51:35)
  • Summer Game Fest: June 8
  • Xbox Games Showcase: June 11
  • Starfield Showcase: June 11
  • PC Gaming Show: June 11
  • Ubisoft Forward: June 12
  • Gamescom Opening Night Live: August 22
• Sony is likely to have a showcase week of May 25th (00:54:22)
• Binder of Extreme Rare Pokemon Go Cards gets appraised on Antiques Roadshow (00:58:31)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:42)-

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On this week’s GoGCast, we wrap up the latest Pokémon Direct and PlayStation State of Play, both which were a bit underwhelming. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice was previewed during the State of Play and it also looks like multiple microstransactions in a trench coat pretending to be a super hero game. Finally, Simon geeks out as FromSoftware officially announced a DLC for Elden Ring.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:15)

This Week’s News (00:45:35)

• Pokémon Direct (00:45:35)
• Sony State of Play (00:52:37)
• Suicide Squad looks like live service hell (00:55:09)
• ELDEN RING DLC LETS FUCKING GO (00:59:23)
• Forspoken Dev going back “to live in their parents’ basement” (01:03:39)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:14:05)

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PlayStation is kicking off the summer conferences this year. We wrap-up the announcements from the PlayStation Showcase on this week’s GoGCast. Plus, we chat about People Make Games’ documentary on ZA/UM and how some content creators are using AI Chatbots.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:25)

This Week’s News (00:33:47)

• PlayStation Showcase wrap-up (00:33:47)
• PMG documentary on ZA/UM (00:42:52)
• Amouranth has AI chatbot followers that can talk when she’s gone (00:59:00)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:18)

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We were chatty af on this week’s GoGCast. We learned about Joelle’s past as a pastor, say good-bye to Knock-Out City, celebrate the first ever Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games, remember Flappy Bird and more. Of course, we also check up on both our Community and Podcast fantasy leagues.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:40:25)

This Week’s News (00:55:32)

• Knock-Out City and how to decommission a live game (00:55:32)
• First ever grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media (00:59:05)
• If time - A pinch of an update on the God of War Prime Series (01:01:41)
• Xbox celebrates safer internet day with Minecraft’s new privacy -themed learning world and safety tips for parents (01:05:22)
• Blast from the past: Flappy Bird decommissioned 9 years ago on Feb 8, 2014 (01:08:38)
• Dog bought watchdogs by accident and YouTuber’s Fish Commit Fraud on Stream (01:10:16)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:15)

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶 That’s right, it’s Game Awards season! Marcel Dee joins us for our annual prediction game, and this year, you can join in as well thanks to this handy-dandy form. We go through each category, look at the nominees and try to determine which game will win. After the show airs, we tally the results and see who got the most right. Let the predictions begin!

What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:07)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:46:53)

This Week’s News: Game Award Prediction Game (00:51:53)

Betting Form: https://forms.gle/72iZCYRRWZiqR8JS7 

Outro and Wrap-up (01:38:41)

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On this week’s GoGCast, we gather our worldly pals and go look for a lost crown! Joelle and Leah review the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and the wildly chaotic Palworld. Plus, discuss the the on-going layoffs in the game industry, meet Blizzard’s new president and check out the Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League early access woes.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:15)

• Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown (00:25:45)
• Palworld (00:32:33) 

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:42:07)

This Week’s News (00:50:18)

• Let’s talk about the industry layoffs (Video: The Video Game Industry is NOT Collapsing. A Lawyer Explains) (00:50:18)
• Blizzard appoints first female President: Johanna Faries (01:06:22)
• Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League early access issues (01:12:44)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:56)

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On this 400th episode of the GoGCast… OMG, how has it been 400 whole episodes? And this is a very special GoGCast as we welcome back Patricia Summersett on the show! We catch up with Patricia, chat about her reprising the role of Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and how this iconic role has affected her life and career, discuss her band’s latest album, and more! Plus, Joelle and Leah share a quick spoiler-free review of the Mario Bros. Movie.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:35)

This Week’s Topic: Interview with Patricia Summersett, voice of Princess Zelda (00:37:49)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:55)

Follow Patricia on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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On this week’s GoGcast, we go where most Dungeons and Dragons campaign: a medieval inspired tavern! Leah played the early access of Travellers Rest, a job sim and resource management game where you become an innkeeper. Plus, we watch the Borderlands movie crash and burn and say good-bye to the original voice of Pokémon’s Misty.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:47)

• Traveler’s Rest Early Access (00:30:05)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:39:04)

This Week’s News (00:45:12)

Tango Gameworks acquired from Microsoft by Krafton Inc (PUBG) (00:45:27)

Borderlands movie isn’t reviewing so hot (00:49:06)

The original voice of Misty, Jjigglypuff & Jesse has passed away (01:01:15)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:25)

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On this episode of the GoGCast, we catch up on the latest news about the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard acquisition proceedings because a lot (like a lot a lot) has happened in the past few days. Plus, we say good-bye to Xbox Gold and hello to Game Pass Core and Joelle reviews Humanity.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:33:34)

• Humanity (00:40:53)

This Week’s News (00:44:10)

• FTC lost the lawsuit and was denied appeal, meanwhile, Microsoft in in talks with the CMA in the UK (00:44:10)
  • TLDR by Yahoo! Finance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K9t_eSIR8c
• Microsoft and Sony enter deal for Call of Duty to stay on PlayStation (00:48:58)
• Xbox Gold being decommissioned, evolving into Game Pass Core (00:54:00)
• New handheld gaming consoles will need replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU (01:11:14)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:52)

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In this GoGCast, we mark the end of an era as Charles Martinet steps down as the voice of Mario and many other iconic Nintendo characters. Joelle gets yeasty with it as she played the Born of Bread demo. Plus, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is coming out early, research details how toxic gamers are bad for business, Samsung enters the cloud gaming market with a gaming projector, and more!

What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:42)

• Born of Bread Demo (00:33:08)

This Week’s News (00:48:52)

• End of an Era, Charles Martinet steps down as the voice of Mario (00:48:52)
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage coming out one week early  (00:54:31)
• Research: Toxic Gamers are alienating your core demographic  (00:57:34)
• Wraps coming for your Xbox Series X to spice up your console (01:06:07)
• Samsung making a portable cloud gaming projector (01:09:28)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:45)

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In this episode of the GoGCast, we hit the Square, Cross, Circle and Triangle buttons as we get ready to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation. We share some of our favorite PlayStation related memories. Plus, Joelle reviews Astro Bot. And yeah, yeah, we know… We recorded on Monday and the PlayStation 5 Pro was revealed on Tuesday. We’ll chat about it in the next episode.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:00)

• Astro Bot Review  (00:30:08)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:42:45)

This Week’s Topic: 30 Years of PlayStation (00:57:20)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:10)

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We’re playing Zelda! Yes, we know Zelda is the girl. She’s finally the hero of her story! Leah and Joelle review The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Plus, we round-up the latest State of Play and follow-up with the Nintendo vs Pocketpair lawsuit.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:38)

• The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (00:35:55)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:53:28)

This Week’s News (00:57:16)

• PlayStation State of Play (00:57:16)
• Follow-up on Nintendo suing Pocketpair (01:04:39)
• PlayStation 5 Pro did not sell out in US/UK (01:12:40)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:40)

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We’re getting into summer vibes on this week’s GoGCast. We check out the deals available during the Summer Steam Sale and watch amazing speed runs during Summer Games Done Quick. Plus, Xbox Cloud is coming to Amazon Fire Sticks and we say good-bye to Forza Horizon 4.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:42)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:37:06)

This Week’s News (00:45:17)

• After The Crew, it’s Forza Horizon 4’s turn to get delisted (00:45:17)
• Steam Summer Sale is on  (00:49:55)
• Summer Games Done Quick  (00:56:41)
• Xbox Cloud x Amazon Fire partnership  (01:00:05)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:00)

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Super Earth will know liberty again! 🫡 On this week’s GoGCast, we discuss the whole backlash and backpedaling regarding Helldivers 2 PC edition requiring a PSN account. Meanwhile, Escape from Tarkov’s locks their PVE mode behind a $250 edition. Finally, Joelle is in Hell (in a good way) with the Hades II early Access and Leah becomes a farmer of the night in Moonlight Peaks.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:45)

• Hades II Early Access (00:34:16)
• Moonlight Peaks (00:41:26)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:46:46)

This Week’s News (00:53:16)

• Sony backtracks on mandatory PSN account linking for Helldivers 2 (00:53:16)
• Escape from Tarkov $250 DLC (01:14:33)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:27:17)

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On this week’s GoGCast, we round-up the news out of this year’s edition of GamesCom where we got news about Starfield, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Alan Wake II, Dustborn, Black Myth: Wukong, Tekken 8, Sonic Superstars, and more. Plus, Joelle tries Armored Core 6 and somewhat regrets it. Leah discovers The Wandering Village, a management sim game where you build a village on the back of a giant traveling creature.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:05)

• Armored Core 6 first impressions (00:29:36)
• The Wandering Village early access (00:34:12)

This Week’s News (00:40:22) 

• GamesCom 2023 Round-up (00:40:22)
• Microsoft Axes Game Pass Free Trial ahead of Starfield Launch (01:02:46)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:35)

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It's time for our annual Halloween Spooktacular! Matthew "Dapper Tux" Rondina joins us to chat about our favourite spooky and not so spooky games to play during Halloween, and share some eerie video game urban legends. Plus, Joelle reviews Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Leah played Witchy Life Story.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:25)

• Super Mario Bros. Wonder (00:28:00)
• Witchy Life Story (00:33:23)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:34:55)

This Week’s Topic: Halloween Spooktacular: spoopy games and video game urban legends (00:42:00)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:30)

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We’re getting weird, wild and wonderful on this week’s GoGCast as we are joined with Drag Queen and Twitch Streamer Irma Gerd! We chat with Irma about the games she played growing up, her current obsession with Dead by Daylight and her transition from Canada’s Drag Race to streaming games. In this week’s news round-up, we chat about the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, the latest Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:06:00)

This Week’s News (00:19:02)

• Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks following Rockstar hack (00:19:02)
• Nintendo Direct (00:31:53)
• PlayStation State of Play (00:44:00)

This Week’s Topic: Interview with Irma Gerd (00:49:53)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:14)

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Happy New Year, gamers! 🥳 We kick off 2023 by looking back at 2022. That’s right, it’s time for a gaming year in review where we share the biggest news stories, disappointments, surprises and look at the overarching trends of the past year.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:07:56)

This Week’s Topic: 2022 Year in Review (00:22:37)

• Biggest News Stories of 2022 (00:23:30)
• Biggest Disappointments of the Year (00:43:25)
• Biggest Surprises (00:53:56)
• Overarching Trends of 2022 (01:02:44)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:21:10)

Marsona 5 mash-ups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7J7Vcu2Al4&t=1473s

Coffeezilla: https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeezilla

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On this week’s GoGCast, we circle back to that Nintendo Direct from last week and geek out about finally playing as Zelda in a The Legend of Zelda game! Also, Metroid Prime 4! It’s still happening! Plus Joelle shares how she’s enjoying watching people play the Elden Ring DLC because if you don’t want to play it, you can surely watch it.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:05)

• Tiny Bookshop (00:33:58)
• Elden Ring: The Shadow of the Erdtree (00:35:40)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:41:27)

This Week’s News (00:51:35)

• Nintendo Direct

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:42)

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Bundle up because we’re going through the snowy landscapes of Blanc on this week’s GoGCast. Cat reviews the cozy co-op puzzle adventure game where a fawn and wolf cub come together to find their way back to their families after a big blizzard. Plus, we check out the latest news from Blizzard, Humble Bundle and Power Wash Simulator.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:34:53)

• Blanc (00:34:53)

This Week’s News (00:59:19)

• Blizz President's tone deaf message to employees (00:59:19)
• Humble Bundle for Syria/Turkey relief (01:14:17)
• Powerwash Simulator: Midgard DLC (01:15:02)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:09)

All the music Leah mentioned in the crew check-in:

• Ren - Hi Ren: https://youtu.be/s_nc1IVoMxc
• Sleep Token - Blood Sport: https://youtu.be/NdAOUSZLtuY
• Sleep Token - Chokehold: https://youtu.be/-UUSUrr6zyo
• Polyphia - Playing God: https://youtu.be/Z5NoQg8LdDk 
• I Prevail - Body Bag: https://youtu.be/zEzYKLLUAI4

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Happy New Year, gamers! Before we turn to 2024, let’s look back at the year that was 2023. That’s right folks, it’s time for our Year in Review episode where we discuss the biggest stories, disappointments, surprises and trends in gaming from the previous year.

What is Everyone Playing? (ish) (00:15:42)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:21)

This Week’s Topic: 2023 Gaming Year in Review (00:33:44)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:35)

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Friend of the show Ben Bertoli is back to chat about his latest Kickstarter for Head Hauntcho, a board game about, you guessed it, haunting. Plus, Leah reviews Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, the latest entry in the series said to take it back to the essence of what we know and love about the franchise.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:55)

• Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review (00:30:18)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:38:28)

This Week’s News (00:42:32)

• Major Stardew Valley update announced
• Playstation Portla (Handheld) pre-order already sold-out

Outro and Wrap-up (00:57:18)

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It’s-a-us, the GoGCast! On this week’s episode, we celebrate Mar10 Day! Plus, we check out all the games showcased during the Xbox Partner Preview.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:38:31)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:30)

This Week’s News (00:50:05)

• Activision QA Workers form largest video game union yet (00:50:05)
• Xbox Partner Preview (00:51:00)
• Mar10 Day Announcements (01:09:28)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:04)

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We know, Counter-Strike 2 was officially announced but they had the gall to do so after we recorded this week’s episode 😩 You can expect a full report from Simon next episode. For now, we’ll focus on what we did talk about. So, on this week’s GoGCast, we say good-bye to Lance Reddick who played iconic characters like Commander Zaval in Destiny and Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn, celebrate Control selling over 3 million games, make a wishlist for the Steam Spring Sale, and check out The Completionist epic WiiU and 3DS games shopping spree.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:54)

This Week’s News (00:42:08)

• Destiny 2 Players honour Lance Reddick (00:42:34)
• P5X announced for mobile platforms, P6 no where on the horizon (00:45:23)
• Counter-Strike 2 Update (00:49:23)
• Control Has Sold Over 3 Million Copies; Made €92 Million In Revenue (00:52:32)
• Steam Spring Sale! - 10% off the Steam Deck (01:03:58)
• The Completionist buying all 3DS and WiiU games before store shut down (01:06:43)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:20:44)

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We’re going on a "slaycation" in the Alps for this week’s GoGCast. Cat reviews the magical, mythical and scenic Dungeons of Hinterberg, a game that takes you on a puzzle solving adventure in a mountain Austrian village. Leah reviews the portable and adorable strategy game Outlanders 2: Second Nature.

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:21:30)

What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:58)

• Dungeons of Hinterberg (00:32:58)
• Outlanders 2: Second Nature (00:50:58)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:06)

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Now boarding for GoGCast, episode 443, in destination to your headphones! On this week’s GoGCast, Cat and Joelle take the helm as Leah is away in sunny Mexico. We chat Princess Peach, Showtime! and BAFTAS. Plus, since we’ve been traveling about, we share what games we like to play while away from home: old favourites, casual mobile games, snackable narrative experiences, and more, ideally offline.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:11)

• Princess Peach, Showtime! Review

This Week’s News (00:38:16)

• 2024 BAFTAs

This Week’s Topic: Gaming & Traveling (00:55:43)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:00)

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The Xbox rumour mill goes brrrrrrrrrrrr! On this week’s GoGCast, we chat about Xbox rumours, popular Pokémon and the upcoming book on Blizzard Entertainment. Plus, Joelle reviews the underwhelming Foam Stars.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:00)

• Foam Stars (00:23:16)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:34:46)

This Week’s News (00:40:08)

• Xbox Rumours and Business Update (00:40:08)
• Play Nice: The Rise, Fall and Future of Blizzard Entertainment (00:50:33)
• Most popular Pokémons since Scarlet and Violet (00:52:40)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:10)

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It’s episode number 369… Nice. On this week’s GoGCast, Leah has her first impression of Slime Rancher 2 and we geek out about The Last of Us series teaser, hoping it will break the curse of bad video game to screen adaptations.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:43)

• Slime Rancher 2 First Impressions (00:24:49)

This Week’s News (00:32:48)

• Tiny Tina’s Wonderland is a success, to become new IP (00:32:48)
• British Film Institute includes games in 10 year plan (00:34:37)
• Fan spends 7 years in Super Mario Maker 2 Making Unofficial Super Mario Bros 5 Game (Mario Maker ID: 0G9-XN4-FNF) (00:38:50)
• The Last of Us 2 min Teaser-Trailer has dropped (00:43:49)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:55:42)

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We made it, we managed to get our predictions episode before the actual broadcast of The Game Awards! 😤 We share which games we think are going to win in the major categories. Surprisingly, Simon didn’t pick Elden Ring for every category… Tune in to next week’s episode as we figure who won our yearly Game Awards prediction game.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:30)

• Vampire Survivor  (00:28:00)

This Week’s News (00:43:42)

• Horizon Forbidden West DLC Leak (00:43:42)
• Dragon Age: Dreadwolf teaser (00:47:49)
• Baldur’s Gate 3 teaser (00:50:19)
• Elden Ring update and a Bloodborne teaser (00:53:10)

This Week’s Topic: The Game Awards 2022 Predictions (01:00:51)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:24:10)

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Minecraft is a favourite of the GoGCast so we’re really chuffed to go over the announcements from the latest Minecraft Live. We also say good-bye, once again, to G4 TV and go over the Bayonetta voice actor controversy. Plus, Leah has first impressions of Coral Island, a cute cozy farming sim game.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:19)

• Coral Island First Impressions (00:34:49)

This Week’s News (00:41:59)

• G4 shutting down (00:41:59)
• Bayonetta voice actor controversy (00:50:45)
• Catan coming to console in 2023 (00:57:14)
• Minecraft Live (00:59:07)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:15)

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Wait, is this for real? 🤯 On this week’s GoGCast, we are re-evaluation what we know. Baldur’s Gate 3 announces a change of date and is releasing earlier. Call of Duty’s new anti-cheat measure is showing decoys to cheaters. MineCraft makes 4 times more on Switch than Xbox. Plus, Joelle played the Pikmin 4 Demo and Leah tried House Flipper 2.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:10:30)

• Pikmin 4 Demo (00:16:50)
• House Flipper 2 Demo (00:22:30)

This Week’s News (00:27:36)

• Baldur’s Gate 3 releases… early (00:29:35)
• Call of Duty anti-cheat devs get creative (00:36:17)
• Minecraft makes 4 times more revenue on Switch than on Xbox (00:41:26)
• Nier Creator Yoko Taro lost his head… just to replace it with another one (00:44:57)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:48:55)

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It’s that time of the year again, it’s E3.. Uh! Summer Game Fest, with all the wonderful press conferences presenting the next releases of games. We share our highlights from the Xbox Showcase, Wholesome Direct, Devolver Digital, Ubisoft Forward and more.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:23)

• Rolling Hills (00:33:34)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:36:56)

This Week’s News: Summer Game Fest Announcements (00:45:46)

• Polygon’s Coverage: https://www.polygon.com/24164106/summer-game-fest-2024 
• Devolver Direct: https://www.devolverdirect.com/launch
• Wholesome Direct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV4LvEYJcg&ab_channel=WholesomeGames  

Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:50)

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We’ll see you in hell, gamers! That’s right, on this week’s GoGCast Simon is back and he shares first impressions of the long awaited Diablo IV. Plus, Leah has a review of Timberborne, a city builder with beavers. Yes, you read that right. Plus, we circle back to the PMG documentary on ZA/UM, wrap-up SGDQ, and more.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:13)

• Diablo IV (00:30:20)
• Timberborn (00:34:50)

This Week’s News (00:38:13)

• Follow-up from last week on this PMG Documentary on ZA/UM (00:38:13)
• Apple’s new ar/vr headset called ‘vision pro’ with visionOS and New ‘game mode’ coming to macOS ‘Sonoma’ along with Death Stranding and other Kojima games (00:51:20)
• SGDQ 2023 has raised more than $2,250,000 (00:53:35)
• Summer Games Fest Schedule (00:57:25)
• Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart coming to PC July 26 (01:01:05)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:48)

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From the burning shores of California to a galaxy far far away, we’ve got reviews galore on this week’s GoGcast! Joelle has a review of Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC and first impressions of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Meanwhile, Leah tried two new farming sims: Homestead Arcana and Roots of Pacha. Plus, we check out the games from the latest Nindie showcase.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:20)

• Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC (Review) (00:41:42)
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor First Impressions (00:46:03)
• Homestead Arcana (00:49:49)
• Roots of Pacha (00:51:22)

This Week’s News (00:58:47)

• CMA (UK) blocks Microsoft Activision-Blizzard acquisition (00:59:48) 
• Latest Nindie World Showcase (01:14:04)
• Meta’s 2023 Quest Gaming VR Show in June (01:17:38)
• Is Sony diversifying into Live Service gaming? (01:18:51)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:33:31)

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On this week’s GoGCast, we’re still traveling in a galaxy far far away as the crew is enjoying playing Star Wars games. Plus, Remedy and Annapurna sign a deal to make games, tv shows and movies in the Alan Wake/Control universe, Bungie says “Bye Felicia!” to a problematic director, and an official timeline finally reveals where Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom stand in relation to other TLoZ games.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:30)

• Star Wars Jedi Survivor and Star Wars Outlaws

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:44:43)

This Week’s News (00:46:48)

• Remedy and Annapurna form a deal for games, tv shows and movies (00:00:00)
• Bungie fires problematic director (00:52:32)
• Zelda Breath of the Wild & tears of the kingdom doesn’t fit in any Zelda timeline (00:56:00)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:00)

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The joke is on us! On this week’s GoGCast, Steve Saylor joins us as we do a sanity check to see which April Fool’s posts are real and which ones should be! We learn about Steve’s new project,  Dungeons and Disableds. Joelle plays Princess Peach Showtime. Leah dives into Dave the Diver. Plus, we dream about what we would want from an Xbox handheld. 

Dungeons and Disableds (00:02:10)

• Dungeonsanddisableds.com

What is Everyone Playing? (00:39:17) 

• Princess Peach Showtime (00:49:09)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:58:58) 

This Week’s News (01:07:01) 

• Which April Fools Jokes should be a real thing? (01:07:01) 
• What do you want from an Xbox handheld? (01:18:22)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:38:06)

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We’re ready to go save Hyrule, yet again! On this week’s GoGcast, we check out the highlights from the latest Nintendo Direct and spoiler, we’re really excited for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Plus, we have a very honest conversation about the controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:35:44)

• Hogwarts Legacy First Impression and discussion (00:43:44)

This Week’s News (01:15:58)

• Gamepass actually cannibalizes sales (01:15:58)
• Original Devs on Metroid Prime left off credits of re-mastered hit (01:24:16)
• Nintendo Direct (01:34:44)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:44:55)

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Is all fair in games and ownership? On this week’s GOGCast, we debate if Stop Killing Games Petition is a worthy critique on online video game ownership. Plus Apple opens the app store to retro game emulators (thanks Europe!) 

What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:00)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:45)

This Week’s News (00:52:34)

• Petition “stop killing games” https://www.stopkillinggames.com/
  • Discovered on Phil deFranco show: https://www.stopkillinggames.com/
  • Original video on accused farm youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoE

• Apple opens the app store to retro game emulators
  • https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/5/24122341/apple-app-store-game-emulators-super-apps 

Outro and Wrap-up (01:32:10)

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We’re exploring Faerûn and cooking up tasty dishes on this week’s GoGCast! Cat reviews the much anticipated Baldur’s Gate 3, and yes, this game will be her entire personality for the foreseeable future. Joelle and Leah review the snackable and heartwarming Venba. Plus, Red Dead Redemption is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Devolver gets cheeky with their delayed games announcement.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:52)

• Baldur’s Gate 3 (00:27:10)
• Venba (00:45:18)

This Week’s News (00:52:45)

• Baldur’s Gate 3 Massive success a surprise to studio (00:52:45)
• Devolder Delayed is a cheeky way to announce delayed games (00:59:17)
• Red Dead Redemption coming to Switch  (01:01:53)
• New Zealand approves Blizzard Acquisition (01:03:57)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:06)

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Good night, sweet prince 🫡 Last week, we asked ourselves: if Ubisoft is pulling out of E3, who’s left. Turns out it was SEGA and Tencent and they also noped out! As a result, E3 2023 is officially canceled and it’s looking grim for future editions. Hot off that announcement, Summer Game Fest tweeted that “Video game summer isn’t canceled” and that their showcase is happening on June 8th.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:32)

This Week’s News (00:42:56)

• E3 2023 is officially canceled, some are not optimistic about its return for future editions and Geoff dances on its grave announcing Summer Game Fest (00:42:56)
• CD Projekt Red approves Menstrual Leave for employees (00:58:00)
• Steve Saylor Reviews Jedi Fallen Order with new Accessibility Features (01:13:25)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:25:13)

The Xbox Passport with Steve Saylor and Leah Jewer: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAF9iKXojuMkJZaWHfcfUeK 

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Leak the new Grand Theft Trailer! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! 

On this week’s GoGCast, we check out the reveal trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and we get into the festive season as we chat about Holiday themed games and our Holiday gaming traditions.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:02)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:39:26)

This Week’s Topic: Festive Fun Time (00:44:50)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:18)

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Is gaming getting more expensive? We ask this age old question as we enter yet another recession. As the cost of life keeps skyrocketing and the chip shortage persists, our favorite hobby is becoming even more of a luxury. PlayStation already announced it was raising the prices of consoles in certain markets, citing inflation rates as the cause. Xbox says it’s keeping the price of their consoles as-is for now but a hike might happen after the Holidays. Plus, accessories are also coming with a steep price tag, the PSVR2 being one of them.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:15)

This Week’s Topic: Is Gaming Getting More Expensive? (00:31:03)

Articles mentioned:

• Playstation Raising Prices: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/25/ps5-price-to-increase-in-select-markets-due-to-global-economic-environment-including-high-inflation-rates/
• The PSVR2 release date and pricing came out… woof that is $$$ for Canadians: https://twitter.com/SVegvari/status/1587810998546751488 
• Is Microsoft going to raise the price of the Xbox Series? No: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/phil-spencer-explains-why-microsoft-wont-raise-the-price-of-a-new-xbox/1100-6507587/ 
• Wait no, yes. Maybe: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/10/29/xbox-now-says-it-will-have-to-increase-prices-but-to-what/?sh=5bb4febc3bdd 
• PlayStation Plus loses 1.9 million subs since June Relaunch: https://www.pcmag.com/news/playstation-plus-loses-19m-subscribers-since-june-relaunch
• Xbox Game Pass revenue: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-console-revenue-revealed-in-microsoft-activision-blizzard-legal-documents/1100-6508137/ 
• Gaming and recessions:
  • Recession a boon for gaming: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-etfs/article-looming-recession-a-tailwind-for-gaming-as-consumers-look-for-cheap/
  • Gaming is resilient to recession: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/26/microsofts-phil-spencer-gaming-somewhat-resilient-to-weak-economy.html
  • Console shortages: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-out-of-controllers-the-most-popular-game-consoles-will-be-in-short/
  • Global chip shortage: https://www.agweb.com/news/business/technology/john-phipps-chip-shortage-far-over-why-global-frenzy-underway

Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:52)

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It’s our last 2022 wrap-up episode of the GoGCast! We share our top 3 favourite games of 2022. Some are new releases, some were from our backlog, some are AAA releases, some are small indie releases, some were fan favourites, some of our choices might surprise you. Either way, it’s all about the games we thoroughly enjoyed in the past year.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:36)

This Week’s Topic: Our Favourite Games of 2022 (00:45:06)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:44:23)

Stray portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/KOwGYo

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Let’s circle back to last week’s episode, shall we? We check out IGN’s deep dive into the Annapurna Interactive walk-out: the who, the what and the why. Get your pikachu surprised faces ready because Nintendo is suing Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld. Finally, scalpers are not only trying to make a buck on console resales, they are selling attempts at purchasing a PlayStation 5 Pro during the pre-order window.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:34:45)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:24)

This Week’s News (00:47:56)

• IGN deep dive in to the Annapurna Interactive walk-out (00:47:56)
• Nintendo sues Palworld studio (01:07:36)
• Scalpers Wants $10,000 to “attempt” to buy PS5 Pro (01:15:35)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:21:17)

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Aw shit, here we go again. On this week’s GoGCast, we look at the targeted harassment of Sweet Baby Inc, a consulting company in the video game industry, and said campaign is being called GamerGate 2.0 by some news outlets. Plus, Joelle played Rise of the Ronin and shares her first impressions of the action-adventure roleplaying game.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:15)

• Rise of the Ronin First Impressions (00:22:44)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:57)

This Week’s News (00:46:25)

The Targeted Harassment of Sweet Baby Inc

• The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/18/24104799/gamergate-2024-sweet-baby-inc-diversity 
• Thread by The Verge journalist: https://twitter.com/adashtra/status/1769797511697269237 
• Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/sweet-baby-inc-consulting-games-alan-wake-2-dei-1851312428 
• Mobile Syrup: https://mobilesyrup.com/2024/03/16/sweet-baby-controversy-toxic-gamers-stand-up-for-devs-and-media-editorial/ 

Outro and Wrap-up (01:19:40)

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We’re swiping right on this week’s GoGCast 😘 We check out a report analyzing data to paint a portrait of what it’s like to date a gamer: from the first encounter to long term relationships. Plus, Joelle gets her groove on with Just Dance 2023 and Epic Games has to pay a hefty fine to the FTC.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:22)

• Just Dance 2023 (00:37:20)

This Week’s News (00:50:30)

• Epic Games slapped with $520m fine from the FTC (00:50:30)
• Ash and Pikachu retiring after 25 years (00:57:56)
• Witcher 3 is out on PC and it suuuucks (01:01:08)

This Week’s Topic: Gamers and Dating (01:03:05)

• https://www.solitairebliss.com/blog/gaming-and-relationships

Outro and Wrap-up (01:26:34)

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Get ready sports gaming fans, as we launch the GoGCast 2024 Fantasy Critic Draft! We set up our studios, pick our games and get ready for another year of publishing titles. The competition is already heating up. Like last year, we’ll be updating you all on the league at the top of every GoGCast episode. 

What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:16)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:30:45)

This Week’s Topic: 2024 Fantasy Critic Draft (00:38:53)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:00)

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It’s finally time for our Game of The Year episode! On this week’s GoGCast, we share our favourite games of 2023. Each crew member will share their top three games of the year as well as some honorable mentions.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:32)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:32:50)

This Week’s Topic: Our Favourite Games of 2023 (00:37:53)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:10)

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“War never changes”. On this week’s #GoGCast, we get on that wasteland, baby, and watch the wildly entertaining Fallout tv show. Speaking of post-apocalyptic stuff and late stage capitalism, Cat plays the PC edition of Horizon Forbidden West and Embracer Group splits into three new companies to… (check notes)... “foster an environment that amplifies existing success”.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:42)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:37:05)

This Week’s News (00:47:05)

• Embracer Group is now 3 companies in a trench coat (00:47:05)
• Continuing the trend of good video game series adaptations, Fallout confirmed for a second season (01:00:00)
  • Funny Hard Drive article: https://hard-drive.net/hd/video-games/amazons-fallout-show-criticized-for-lack-of-rummaging/ 

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Welcome sports fans to the first Girls on Games Fantasy Critic Draft! 📢 That right folks, we’re taking part in a fantasy draft. This week, we set up the starting line-up of games and get ready for our first round of bidding. We’ll be updating you on the draft throughout the year. Plus, we chat about the first episode of the Last of Us show (no spoilers, we promise) and check out the highlights from Games Done Quick.

Spoiler-Free review of the First Episode of The Last of Us (00:11:01)

What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:53)

This Week’s News (00:22:22)

• Google makes stadia controller a universal BT controller (00:22:22)
• Xbox consoles to be more energy savvy (00:24:20)
• GDQ raised $2,642,493 (00:30:30)
• PC Graphics Requirements are getting inaccessible (00:35:05)

This Week’s Topic: Fantasy Critic Draft (00:41:56)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:14)

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Yahaha! You found us! Join us in Hyrule for this episode of the GoGCast as we all geek out about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in this spoiler-free review. We share some of our favorite ways to use the new abilities, discuss what’s new compared to Breath of the Wild, and laugh about some awesome builds we saw online. Oh yeah, we also talk about some non-Zelda related news towards the end of the episode.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:11:40)

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom  (00:15:55)

This Week’s News (00:45:07)

• Interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi, Producer and Game Director of Tears of the Kingdom (00:45:07)
• Wholesome Direct announced (00:49:07)
• Mario Movie available on digital platforms (00:50:50)
• E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for Activision (00:54:50)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:24)

https://www.reddit.com/r/HyruleEngineering/

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Kate Gray of Studio Supersoft joins us to chat about Moonstone Island, a cute life-sim with a creature collecting twist. Plus, Joelle reviews the much-anticipated Spider-Man 2 and guess what, it’s good. Finally, as the weather cools down and we get in a cocooning mood, we share our favourite sweater weather games.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:39:56)

• Spider-Man 2 review (00:43:02)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:53:00)

This Week’s News (00:57:01)

• Activision Blizzard sale went through to Xbox and CEO Bobby Kotick will leave Dec 31

This Week’s Topic: Sweater Weather Games (00:58:23)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:19)

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On this week’s GoGCast, Joelle revisits a point and click gem and reviews Kentucky Route Zero. Cat goes on a rant about some discourse surrounding Baldur’s Gate 3. Finally, we chat about the failed $2b deal between Embracer Group and Savvy Games, and how Netflix games are coming to TVs and PCs.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:22)

• Kentucky Route Zero (00:28:17)

This Week’s News (00:34:23)

• No, Baldur’s Gate 3 is not causing developers to panic (00:34:23)
• Embracer Group and Savvy Games: The $2b deal that fell through (01:00:09)
• Netflix tests streaming games to TVs and PCs (01:06:26)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:56)

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The rumour mill is spinning fast! We look at all the latest rumours on Counter Strike 2, which of course, had Simon positively buzzing with excitement. Plus, Leah shares her first impressions of Hardspace: Shipbreaker and check out the announcement trailer for Cities Skyline 2.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:30)

• Hardspace: Shipbreaker (30:58)

This Week’s News (00:35:16)

• CSGO2 rumours following NVDIA driver update, game branch update on Steam and insider knowledge (00:35:16)
• Cities Skyline 2 announced (00:55:30)
• Golden Girls JRPG (00:57:05)
• Final Fantasy 14 getting a Puma Shoe Line (00:59:42)
• A fascinating GDC Talk: Managing a community with millions of people for Vampire Survivors (01:03:19)
• Fungus taking over a community giving The Last of Us vibes (01:07:31)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:27)

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Extra! Extra! Hear all about it! 📢 We’re doing a news round-up and catch-up for this week’s GoGCast. We chat about the great media consolidation as IGN acquires Eurogamer, Game Industry Biz and other game media banners. Also, a former Square Enix exec spills the beans on video game budgets and financial targets. Finally, we have a look at the Assassin’s Creed Shadows reveal trailer and the upcoming schedule for Summer Game Fest.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:00)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:43:00)

This Week’s News (00:52:29)

• Former Square Enix exec on why Final Fantasy sales don’t meet expectations and chances of recouping insane AAA budgets (00:52:29)
• The Great Game Media Consolidation (01:06:30)
• Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer (01:15:23)
• Summer Game Fest 2024 Schedule (01:20:45)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:24:52)

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PLAY BALL! ⚾ We’ve got the bases loaded with game reviews for this episode of the GoGCast! Simon played MLB The Show 2023, he and Joelle also played the Diablo IV Beta, and Joelle tackled the corporate afterlife in Have a Nice Death. Plus, Simon finally got to do his info dump on Counter-Strike 2.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:27)

• MLB The Show 2023 Review (00:34:30)
• Diablo IV Beta (00:40:08)
• Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Demo (00:48:38)
• Have a Nice Death (00:50:10)

This Week’s News (00:54:05)

• Simon’s Counter-Strike 2 information dump (00:54:05)
• UK Regulator says Microsoft removing CoD from PS would be a significant loss for Microsoft, meanwhile, Redfall might not get a PlayStation release (01:05:56)
• Microsoft no longer offering $1/first month Game Pass deal (01:10:38)
• Ubisoft pulls out of E3 (01:22:32)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:26:05)

Check out Catherine’s adorable yet cursed cupcakes: https://twitter.com/TheGirlsOnGames/status/1640508454895861762

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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Kurston Von-Doom, CEO of Mynno and Social & Digital Marketing Manager at Xbox Canada. We chat about his work in games and what he’s been playing. Plus we catch up on the latest video game news: the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is in the works, a Grand Theft Auto 6 teaser is coming in December, and The Legend of Us Part II is getting remastered for PlayStation 5.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:50)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:48:39)

This Week’s News (00:52:45)

• A live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is in the works (00:52:45)
• We are going to see Grand Theft Auto 6 in December (01:00:08)
• The Last of Us Part II getting a remaster for PS5 (01:07:14)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:44)

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In this episode of the GoGCast, we unbox (🥁) all the Xbox news from the past week including the closures of four studios: Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog and Roundhouse Games. We discuss what it means for the future of gaming at Microsoft, and reactions from the gaming community - from gamers to game devs.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:20)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:56)

This Week’s News: Xbox Studio Closures (00:38:57)

• Kinda Funny - Has Xbox Lost Your Trust? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZdGBVk5FZk&t=2960s 
• SkillUp - The Activision-ing of Xbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAb21GaTEGw 
• IGN - Phil Spencer and the Battle for Xbox’s Soul : https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-and-the-battle-for-xboxs-soul 
• Gameranx - what the HELL is going on with Xbox? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvdXtEpEaA&t=1s 
• Moist Critical - Xbox Situation is Sad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZofF9gdkHeY 
• Parris Lilly - Thoughts on Xbox and a look back on where things are headed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDkKiwjmqwo 
• Kinda Funny - The Xbox Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPvhlTMN08&t=2998s 
• Mr Matty Plays - Xbox RESPONDS to the drama : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvdXtEpEaA&t=1s 
• Jeff Grub - perfect dark and summer game mess update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPtzkxO0Ges
• Bloomberg - Microsoft’s Xbox is Planning More Cuts After Studio Closures: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/xbox-studio-closures-microsoft-plans-more-cost-cutting-measures-after-layoffs

Outro and Wrap-up (01:30:34)

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Hot off the royal presses, we’ve got the latest news straight from Hyrule! We check out the latest trailer for The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom which reveals a very healthy Ganondorf. Plus, we discuss another delay for Suicide Squad and how SEGA is looking to acquire Rovio of Angry Birds fame.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:45)

This Week’s News (00:26:27)

• SEGA to purchase Rovio of Angry Bird fame  (00:26:27)
• Suicide Squad delayed for a third time to 2024 (00:32:33)
• Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Trailer #3, with a big baddie reveal voiced by Matt Mercer, and just how big is Ganondorf? (00:37:12)
• Nintendo Live 2023  (00:39:38)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:51:05)

Cat’s IRL Power Wash Simulator: https://twitter.com/csdesbiens/status/1647741673999421442

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We caught up with Joelle on this week’s GoGCast as she’s back from her vacation. She chats about her trip to an arcade, finally trying to play Elden Ring, and picking up Super Mario RPG Remake. Plus, the FTC isn’t down with the new Game Pass tiers and we look into the trends in arcade gaming.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:43)

• Super Mario RPG Remake (00:43:47)

This Week’s News (00:47:18)

• The FTC isn’t down with the new Game Pass offering (00:47:18)
• Future Financial Trends of Arcade Gaming (00:56:17)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:02)

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We head to the movies on this weeks #GoGCast 🍿 We check out the upcoming GameStop Stocks movie, Dungeons and Dragons flick and gush over the season’s finale of The Last of Us series. Plus, we watch the Starfield date announcement trailer and comment on the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League being delayed.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:45)

This Week’s News (00:40:35)

• GameStop Stocks movie featuring Nick Offerman (00:40:35)
• Early Access tix for D&D/Honor Among Thieves  with Amazon Prime (00:44:50)
• Starfield Coming September 6th (00:49:30)
• Warner and Rocksteady have delayed Suicide Squad (00:55:37)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:05)

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On this week’s GoGCast, we tap into the power of play and explore the good that video games do to those who play them. Jayson Hilchie, President of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada, joins us to chat about The Power of Play, a survey they conducted  in partnership with the ESA and video game trade associations of 11 other countries to explore the positive aspects of gaming. Plus, we answer some listener questions.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:25)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:25)

This Week’s Topic: Interview with Jayson Hilchie, President of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (00:45:55)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:45)

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We got games on games on games on games for this week’s GoGCast. We have reviews of the pixel metroidvania Animal Well, visual puzzle game Ouros, charming action-adventure Hauntii, and hauntingly immersive Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. All of these reviews are spoiler-free.

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:26:05)

What is Everyone Playing? (00:33:50)

• Animal Well (00:34:31)
• Ouros (00:45:41)
• Hauntii (00:49:40)
• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (00:55:50)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:33)

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It’s time for our favourite episode of the year, that’s right, it’s our Holiday Game Night! Grab a drink and some snacks and play along with us. Cat brings Super Steam Reviews where you have to guess which game is being reviewed. We guess Famous Video Games Quotes with Joelle and the Best Selling Games Per Console with Simon. Finally, Leah brings a Holiday edition of Walk Down Memory Card Lane based on the crew’s birthdays.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:16)

This Week’s Topic: Game Night! (00:30:03)

• Cat: Super Steam Reviews (00:30:03)
• Joelle: Famous Video Game Quotes (00:41:00)
• Simon: Best Selling Game Per Console (00:46:20)
• Leah: Walk Down Memory Card Lane - Holiday edition (00:53:57)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:11)

We’ll also be taking a break for the Holidays, the GoGCast will be back in early January. Have fun, be safe and we’ll see you in 2024.

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We’ve got a packed show for you this week! Steve Saylor is back on the GoGcast and he has special previews of Forza Motorsports & Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Plus, Leah reviews These Doomed Isles, a survivor city builder game. Finally, the crew celebrates #MiniGolfDay by sharing their favourite mini golf video games.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:00)

• Mortal Kombat 1
• CyberPunk Phantom Liberty
• Sea of Stars
• Starfield
• These Doomed Isles

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:56:48)

This Week’s News (01:03:00)

• Unity apologies for the new fee and has promised it will change it’s policy, but haven’t said how
• Activision got to see Switch 2 last December
• Elder Scrolls 6 will skip PS5

This Week’s Topic: Mini Golf Day (01:27:00)

Outro and Wrap-up (1:32:00)

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Pikachu, I choose you, bud! Yeah, no, for sure, eh bud. On this week’s GoGCast, we celebrate Pokémon Day! We check out the announcement of Pokémon Legends ZA and ask the question: what if Pokémon was set in Canada? Plus, Joelle reviews the ode to CD-I games Arzette: Jewel of Faramore, and Leah plants lovely flowers in Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:40)

• Arzette: Jewel of Faramore Review (00:19:55)
• Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator (00:29:07)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:36:31)

This Week’s News: Pokémon Day (00:43:35)

• Pokémon Legends ZA

This Week’s Topic: What if Pokémon Was Set in Canada (00:59:53)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:27:10)

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Life is fantastic when in plastic and neon green! 💳 On this week’s GoGCast, we check out the Xbox credit card and Leah shares her first impressions of Starfield. We also have a brand new segment: Walk Down Memory Card Lane. Every week, Leah makes us guess a historical game that would’ve come out around the date at which this episode is published (give or take a few days). So play along with us!

What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:37)

• Squaredle (00:14:45)
• Sea of Stars (00:21:17)
• Starfield (00:33:00)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:45:43)

This Week’s News (00:52:54)

• Starfield is Bethesda’s biggest launch ever yet is behind on accessibility (00:52:54)
• Xbox wants space in your IRL wallet - Xbox to issue credit card in the US by the end of Sept (00:58:46)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:55)

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We bid farewell to Game Informer on this week’s GoGCast as the magazine and site shut down after 33 years. Plus, Leah has her first impressions of Creatures of Ava and we check out the latest The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:29)

• Creatures of Ava (00:43:10)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:50:36)

This Week’s News (01:00:10)

New The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom trailer (01:00:10)

Game Informer closes shop (01:04:16)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:32

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On this week’s episode of the GoGCast, Cat gets Black Friday dates wrong but jumps on an early deal and finally orders a new PC. Plus, we chat about Bayonetta 3, Steam Sale, how Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is selling gangbusters despite its issues, and more!

What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:38)

• Bayonetta 3 (00:24:57)

This Week’s News (00:28:01)

• Touching Tribute in God of War Ragnarok to game dev who passed away during production (00:28:01)
• Trading in Twitter for Hive, seems like a gaming community exodus (00:31:19)
• Groom gets his best buds Xbox controllers as groomsmen gifts (00:39:50)
• Steam Sale is on (00:43:17)
• Massive tech problems for Scarlet and Violet, despite biggest launch in franchise history  (00:44:33)
• Ubisoft and Riot Games announce the “Zero Harm in Comms” research project to detect harmful content in game chats (00:53:30)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:59:20)

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We got games on games on games on this week’s GoGCast! Joelle reviews the theatrical Princess Peach: Showtime!, and the action-packed Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, while Leah works on her green thumb in Botany Manor.

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:15)

What is Everyone Playing? (00:45:28)

• Princess Peach: Showtime! (00:55:33)
• Tales of Kenzera: Zau (01:03:01)
• Botany Manor (01:09:35)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:40)

How the DOOM soundtrack changed Metal forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq-Zc43GXVI

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On this week’s GoGCast, we ask the question: which video game sound haunts you? Inspired by a Tiktok trend, we reminisce and trauma bound about unmistakable sounds from video games that stir up some anxiety. Plus, we circle back to the Xbox Business Update and Leah reviews the wholesome and soothing Furnish Master.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:56)

• Furnish Master (00:43:38)

Walk Down Memory Lane (00:49:56)

This Week’s News (00:53:35)

• Xbox Business Update (00:53:35)
• Mortal Kombat 1 mod brings Disney and Pixar characters into the frey (01:03:05)

This Week’s Topic: Which Video Game Sound Haunts You? (01:06:31)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:20)

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Who will be at E3 2023? Not the big 3, apparently! On this week’s GoGCast: we check out people making the industry more inclusive with Game Industry Game Changers, chat about the announcements from the latest Xbox Developer Direct and find out that neither Microsoft, Sony nor Nintendo will be at E3.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:05)

This Week’s News (00:45:03)

• Game Industry Game Changers (00:45:03)
• XBOX Developer Direct (00:48:05)
• Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony won’t be at E3 (01:02:01)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:55)

Girls on Games Community League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/6026f7cf-9784-4f84-8b75-f841f58e71ec/2023?inviteCode=d310ca8e-535b-4c5f-94a6-8f742c977bdb 

Girls on Games Podcast League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/d3d0abb7-e9a3-4fed-90cc-99dda2c79b62/2023

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On this week’s GoGCast, Simon played a console game on purpose! He shares his impressions of the Final Fantasy XVI demo. Plus, we chat about the latest geek chic streetwear and hit peak nostalgia thanks to McDonalds releasing a Game Boy Color game.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:18)

• Final Fantasy XVI Demo (00:19:22)

This Week’s News (00:32:19)

• Official Team Rocket streetwear collection  (00:33:24)
• Xbox X Bauer collection  (00:36:10)
• Starfield said to have the fewest bugs in any Bethesda game  (00:37:15)
• Overwatch 2 is charging you for the PvE it didn't cancel  (00:40:50)
• McDonalds releases new *checks notes* Game Boy Color game…  (00:56:07)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:00)

The Diablo 4 resource site mentioned by Simon:

• https://helltides.com/
• https://d4planner.io/map
• https://maxroll.gg/d4

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It’s a fluffier and chiller episode of the GoGCast this week. Leah tries her hand at being a mechanic with Car Simulator 2021 and finds money makin’ schemes. We also marvel at people finding a way to speedrun Pokémon Sleep quests, take a gander at the African gaming market which is booming, and say GG to gamers tricking an AI into making a fake Warcraft article.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:22)

• Diablo IV Patch (00:32:13)
• Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 (00:44:57)

This Week’s News (00:50:46)

• People are speedrunning Pokémon Sleep… ? (00:50:46)
• Africa’s gaming market is expected to top 1 billion in 2024 - in the face of a global slow down (00:58:12)
• Warcraft fans trick AI article bot with Glorbo hoax (01:07:23)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:05)

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It’s all about cons in this episode, both the good and bad kinds. We attend con(vention)s both in person and digitally: Leah went to Fan Expo and we round-up some major announcements from Gamescom 2024. And we check out a huge con (artist) as a report comes out detailing that games accessibility advocates might have been completely made up by ‘Can I Play That?’ founder Coty Craven.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:10)

• Star Wars Outlaws Review (00:28:10)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:45)

This Week’s News (00:42:14)

• Made-up Accessibility Advocates? (00:42:14)
• Gamescom 2024 round-up (00:57:40)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:57)

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We take the plunge on this week’s GoGCast 🌊 Simon reviews Dave the Diver, a simple game about exploring the depth of the sea and managing a sushi restaurant. He also gives his impression of the Sea of Stars demon. Plus, EA announces a Black Panther game in the works, SEGA thinks the blockchain is stupid (and we agree), more pixel remasters might be on the way and we check out some of the unusual romance options in Baldur’s Gate 3.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:55)

• Dave the Diver (00:26:04)
• Sea of Stars demo (00:31:10)

This Week’s News (00:35:50)

• EA announces Black Panther Game (00:35:50)
• SEGA thinks the blockchain is stupid (00:46:53)
• Square Enix considering more Pixel Remasters after Final Fantasy success (00:48:31)
• Baldur’s Gate 3 Unusual Romance Options - Potential SPOILERS (00:51:17)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:57:51)

Games That Don’t Fake The Space by Jacob Geller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q85l1Fenc5w 

How the Sims Think by Game Maker’s Toolkit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gf2MT-IOsg&t=658s&pp=ygUUZ2FtZSBtYWtlcidzIHRvb2xraXQ%3D

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Alright, you know the drill. It’s our post The Game Awards episode so it’s time to share our highlights from the show, chat about the announcements and finally, find out who won our prediction game. Plus, Joelle and Leah share their first impressions of Forspoken after playing the demo.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:50)

• Forspoken Demon (00:27:22)

This Week’s News (00:43:45)

• All Game Awards announcements (00:43:45)
• XBOX wasn’t at The Game Awards (00:56:41)
• FTC Seeks to Block Microsoft Corp.’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc (00:58:47)

This Week’s Topic: The Video Game Awards Prediction Game Results (01:03:10)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:00)

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On this week’s GoGCast, we move things a little to the left. A little more. A smidge more. Ok good! Joelle reviews the tidy and colourful puzzle game A Little To The Left. Plus, we chat about delays for the Horizon show and Cities: Skylines 2’s console version, and laud Nintendo for announcing it will not use Generative AI amidst copyright concerns.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:20)

• A Little To The Left (00:17:40)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:24:52)

This Week’s News (00:40:33)

• Horizon show on hold due to showrunner accusation  (00:40:33)
• Unlike competitors, Nintendo is not planning to use Generative AI in games  (00:44:25)
• Cities: Skylines 2 for console delayed indefinitely  (00:56:33)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:58:25)

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It’s finally a thursday… Yes… Finally here… Thursday night! 🕺🕺 Time for a new GoGCast episode. In this week’s episode, Leah reviews Potion Permit. Plus, Blizzard employees form one of the first wall to wall union in gaming and get a new trailer for Yakuza: Like a Dragon TV series.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:13)

• Potion Permit (00:25:15)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:00)

This Week’s News (00:42:38)

• Blizzard forms wall to wall union (00:42:38)
• Yakuza: Like a Dragon TV Series (00:55:14)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:30)

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Hey, what’s up everyone and welcome to another GoGCast! Please don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment and share! That's right, on this week’s episode, we’re bringing back Like and Subscribe where we share some of our favourite gaming creators so you can find something new to watch while you game. Plus, we wrap-up the latest PlayStation State of Play.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:35)

Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:25:30)

This Week’s News (00:29:09)

• January 2024 PlayStation State of Play

This Week’s Topic: Like and Subscribe, Gaming Creators We Love (00:36:28)

• Tacticalgramma
• GrandpaGaming
• Farting Glitter
• Mystic
• Odd Tinkering
• Real Civil Engineer
• Pravus
• WattlesPlays
• Mumbo Jumbo and the other Hermitcraft Youtubers (season 10 just started)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:02:07)

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Yay! Simon is back! 🎉 On this week’s GoGCast, we geek out about several announcements: the Dragon Age: Absolution series, Remedy Games confirming they are working on Control 2 and Witcher 3 getting a next gen upgrade. Plus, we dive into some console and game sales numbers. 

What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:50)

• Tactics Ogre Reborn (00:19:20)

This Week’s News (00:36:40)

• Dragon Age: Absolution coming to Netflix early December (00:36:40)
• Remedy Games announces Control 2 (00:42:23)
• Kevin Conroy, voice of Batman, passed away (00:47:18)
• Witcher 3 Next Gen Update (00:48:55)
• Best Selling Video Games and Consoles of Oct & YTD Sales in the US (00:54:01)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:26)

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Wahoo! On this week’s GoGCast, we recap the latest Nintendo Direct and get excited for Super Mario Wonder and Super Mario RPG Remake. Plus, we recap the crunchy headlines coming out of the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard FTC hearings.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:26)

This Week’s News (00:20:34)

• Nintendo Direct announces Super Mario RPG remake  (00:21:45)
• Barbie themed Xbox and barbie cars in Forza Horizon 5  (00:33:34)
• Now you can eat Mario’s face thanks to Oreo  (00:39:38)
• All the stuff happening with the Xbox FTC trials  (00:43:35)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:58:55)

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It’s summer and the game announcements are heating up, just like the weather! On this week’s GoGCast, we round-up some of the would-be E3 conferences: Summer Game Fest, Wholesome Direct, Xbox Showcase and Ubisoft Forward. Plus, Simon tried the Lies of P demo because it’s the closest thing he can get to Bloodborne on PC.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:57)

• Lies of P demo (00:37:28)

This Week’s News (00:40:45)

• Summer Game Fest (00:41:58)
• Wholesome Direct (00:49:33)
• Xbox Showcase (00:53:22)
• Ubisoft Forward (00:59:20)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:35)

This episode is sponsored by Manscaped: use the code ‘girlsongames’ at check-out to 20% your order!

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Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca.

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