The Girls on Games Podcast

It's a newsy one this week on the GoGCast: Grand Theft auto 6 is delayed, Xbox consoles are now more expensive, and EB Games is coming back to Canada. Plus, Joelle tests our mini game knowledge with a round of Game within a Game. What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:40) More Clair-Obscur: Expedition 33 (00:22:40) Game On: Game Within a Game (00:35:10) This Week's News (00:48:11) GTA 6 delayed to next year  (00:48:11) Xbox price increase  (00:58:09) Gamestop Canada to be EB Games again  (01:04:30) Polygon sold, lays off union staff  (01:08:45) Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:56) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

It's time for the World Tour of… Mario Kart! Leah went to the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in Toronto to get hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World Tour, Donkey Kong Bonanza and more. Speaking of the Nintendo Switch 2, we retell our trials and tribulations into trying to secure a pre-order. Plus, Joelle shares her first impressions of Clair-Obscur: Expedition 33 and Cat brings a new game called Pokémon or Metal Band. Strap in, it's a long one but a good one. What is Everyone Playing? (00:37:00) Clair-Obscur: Expedition 33 (00:52:32) Game On: Pokémon or Metal Band? (01:04:23) This Week's Topic: Nintendo Switch 2 Experience (01:15:25) First impressions of the console, Mario Kart World Tour, Donkey Kong Bonanza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and more. Outro and Wrap-up (01:37:36) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

  Here we go again! Take two on pre-ordering a Nintendo Switch 2… but now that we have waited and the sticker price has sunk in, do we still want to drop that kind of cash? We finally know what kinda game Bungie's Marathon is going to be, and maybe the Oblivion Remaster will be out by the time you read this (spoiler: it is)! Plus, Joelle gives us the breakdown on the hot new puzzle game, The Blue Prince. What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:09) The Blue Prince (00:28:00) Game On: Hockey Slang (00:33:32) This Week's News (00:46:22) Switch 2 orders and prices for Canada (00:47:42) Paul Rudd reprises role from Super Nintendo commercial for a Switch commercial (00:57:58) Marathon reveal (01:00:35) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion revealed Tuesday (01:11:38) Outro and Wrap-up (01:19:00) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Unravel the secrets of a small Louisian town as folks get tangled up in unholy business. Cat and Joelle weave a review of the mystical, fantastical and downright musical South of Midnight. We lament the loss of Mythic Quest, and play a podcast game of 2 lies and a truth, video game style. Game On: Two Lies and Truth (00:37:29) This Week's Topic: South of Midnight Review (00:44:02) Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:00) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

We are a little hung over from all the Nintendo Switch 2 news last week… And all that talk about tariffs is not helping. To beat the blues, we answer a community member question: what are the top 5 games from our youths. Plus, Cat brings a round of Notable and Quotable for our pod game of the week. What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:53) Game On: Notable and Quotable (00:36:23) This Week's News (00:51:28) US Tariffs delay Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders This Week's Topic: Top 5 games from your youth (01:02:00) Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:27) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

We have a date, we know the specs, we have a price, we know the games, now let's pray to the pre-order gods we can buy one!

Life is how you build it, even in video games! This week we chat about the latest news on upcoming life sim inZOI, Minecraft hits us with a new spring drop, and we finally are seeing the introduction of a standardized accessibility label system for games. Leah also shares her first impressions of Assassin's Creed Shadows. Finally, we play 2 truths and a lie, video game edition that brings all the laughs. It's a jam-packed episode so let's get into it! What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:00) Assassin's Creed Shadows first impressions (00:38:20) Game On: Two Truths and a Lie (00:54:20) This Week's News (01:02:50) inZOI, an upcoming life sim game (01:02:50) Minecraft Live (01:19:02) Standardised accessibility labels for games (01:26:36) Outro and Wrap-up (01:39:44) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

So fresh and so clean!

We're on the hunt this week, for monsters, pocket monsters and museum exhibits. Joelle played Monster Hunter Wilds, Leah showcases bones in Two Point Museum, and we recap all the announcements from Pokémon Day. Plus, we play Cat's Easter Egg Hunt. All this and more in the GoGCast… let's catch em all!   What is Everyone Playing? (00:34:54) Monster Hunter Wilds (00:45:02) Two Point Museum (00:52:00) Game On: Easter Egg Hunt (00:57:40) This Week's News: Pokémon Day (01:11:07) https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/news-and-updates-from-the-february-2025-pokemon-day-pokemon-presents  Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:38) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

It's snack time! Jenny Windom joins us to chomp down on some snackable games which are shorter games you can play in one sitting. On the menu: Sorry We're Closed, Venba, Minnit and Relaxing Fields. Plus, Leah brings back Memory Card Lane and the crew guesses which game came out December 5th 2023. Bon appétit! Game On: Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:27:43) This Week's Topic: Snackable Games (00:34:20) Sorry We're Closed (00:35:06) Venba (00:40:29) Minnit (00:49:33) Relaxing Fields (00:54:53) Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:36) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

State of Play, and state of the snow storm! We recap our favourite announcements from Wednesday's PlayStation state of play which was jam packed. Leah ventured out in the snow to celebrate the Canadian way at the Canadian Game awards, and Joelle brings us an exhilarating game of higher or lower, video game style. Crew Check-In: Canadian Video Game Awards (00:23:26) What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:48) Game On: Higher or Lower (00:40:40) This Week's News (00:54:26) PSN Outage PlayStation State of Play Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:57) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

We're in the dead of winter and it's a great time to cozy up and play some games. So we have some game reviews for you all! Joelle bops along to Spirit Swap: Lo-fi Beats to Match-3 To, a cozy game that matches (pun intended) an interactive novel with a match-3 game. Cat wields a sword and board and her godlike powers in Avowed, the long awaited high fantasy RPG. Plus, the girls take on some real deal jeopardy video game questions. Weekly Game: Jeopardy Video Game Categories (00:31:40) This Week's Topic: Game Reviews (00:39:08) Spirit Swap: Lo-fi Beats to Match-3 to (00:41:54) Avowed (00:52:15) Outro and Wrap-up (01:34:40) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Cozy Games can quell stress and anxiety… at least that's what an interactive article from Reuters tells us this week. Leah's back on the city builder train and brings us a quick review of the newly released Foundation. Finally, for this week's game, Cat is trying to stump the team with a round of ‘super steam reviews'. What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:08) Foundation (00:26:20) Weekly Game: Super Steam Review (00:32:22) This Week's Topic: Cozy Games Can Quell Stress (00:44:38) https://www.reuters.com/graphics/VIDEO-GAMES/MENTAL-HEALTH/akpeewkqgpr/  Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:24) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

It's our first game press conference of the year and the Xbox Developer direct 25 did not disappoint with news about South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Doom: The Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden. Plus Joelle brings a new game to the podcast called Pixel Geography where the team will have to guess the name of the game based on certain common places, cities, landmarks or markers you would find on the game's map. What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:40) Head to 00:47:20 to skip through the weekly Dragon Age brain rot ramble This Week's Game: Pixel Geography (00:54:28) This Week's Topic: Xbox Developer Direct ‘25 (00:05:15) https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/01/23/xbox-developer-direct-2025-recap/  Outro and Wrap-up (00:32:18) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Get that crystal ball out

New year means new Fantasy Critic League! In this episode of the GoGCast, we set up the 2025 edition of the Podcast Fantasy Critic League and draft our games. The suspense is strong as we await with bated breath who manages to pick Grand Theft Auto 6… What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:09) Weekly Game: Super Steam Review (00:52:35) This Week's Topic: Fantasy Critic Draft (00:57:27) Outro and Wrap-up (01:33:23) Follow the Girls on Games Fantasy Critic Leagues! Podcast League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/d3d0abb7-e9a3-4fed-90cc-99dda2c79b62/2025  Community League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/6026f7cf-9784-4f84-8b75-f841f58e71ec/2025  --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

2024 has come to a close and it's time for our Games of the Year episode! We count down our top 3 games of 2024, and share some honourable mentions. The Holiday break had us playing tons as Cat started her Dragon Age full series quest, Joelle samples Metaphor: ReFantazio and Leah becomes a magical girl in Infinity Nikki. Plus we prepare for the 2025 Fantasy Critic leagues. What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:58) Cat's Dragon Age brain rot full series run (00:25:00) Metaphor: ReFantazio (00:44:00) Infinity Nikki (00:48:10) This Week's Topic: 2024 Games of the Year (00:52:44) Outro and Wrap-up (01:27:47) Follow the Girls on Games Fantasy Critic Leagues! Podcast League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/d3d0abb7-e9a3-4fed-90cc-99dda2c79b62/2025  Community League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/6026f7cf-9784-4f84-8b75-f841f58e71ec/2025  --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Grab a glass of Holiday cheer

It's December and that means another round of the Game Awards! The 10th edition brought us lots of cool new trailers and surprises. We also crown multiple winners this week, not only with our Game Awards Prediction Competition, but we also close out this year's Fantasy Critic Leagues. Podcast Fantasy Critic League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/d3d0abb7-e9a3-4fed-90cc-99dda2c79b62/2024  Community Fantasy Critic League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/6026f7cf-9784-4f84-8b75-f841f58e71ec/2024    What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:20) Long final review of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This Week's Topic: The Game Awards 2024 Round-Up and Prediction Game Results (00:54:57) Everything announced at The Game Awards 2024: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2024-everything-announced  Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:30) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

It's snack time, And a wholesome one at that! Jenny Windom from Wholesome Games joins us to talk about the latest Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition. So if you're looking for some cozy games to add to your Steam Wishlist, this is the episode for you! Both Cat and Joelle review games from the briefing, Pine: A Story of Loss and Naiad. Finally, we attempt to guess what game console was released in Japan, 20 years ago, on Dec 12, 2004. What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:30) Pine: A Story of Loss (00:29:00) Naiad (00:33:57) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:55) This Week's Topic: Interview with Jenny Windom of Wholesome Games (00:48:10) Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:44) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Do video games help reduce stress? Well, it depends. We look into that. We also learn that Joelle hasn't played a pokemon game, and we try to convince her to start. Plus, Cat has a plan to play through all the Dragon Age games over the Holidays? Is she crazy? We think not! All this and more in this week's GoGCast. What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:40) Cat's plan to play all Dragon Ages (00:31:06) Joelle never played Pokémon (00:47:06) This Week's Topic: Do Video Games Help Reduce Stress (00:57:40) Violent video games decrease stress hormones, study finds: https://www.psypost.org/violent-video-games-decrease-stress-hormones-study-finds/  Commercial Off-The-Shelf Video Games for Reducing Stress and Anxiety: Systematic Review: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8406113/ Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:03) Extra credits: The documentary on Darude's Standstorm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYLQHc6J9N0  --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

It's that time! Game Award predictions time, that is. The 2024 Game Awards nominees are out and we place our bets on who we think will wake home the glory. Plus, Joelle reviews Lego Horizon Adventures and we guess what game released on November 21st, 1990. Want to join in on the fun? Place your predictions on which game you think will win in each category here and we'll tally the results for a future episode of the GoGCast! What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:31) Lego Horizon Adventures Review (00:17:05) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:26) This Week's Topic: 2024 The Game Award Predictions (00:30:10) Outro and Wrap-up (00:58:00) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

Happy belated N7 days, nerds. On this week's GoGCast, we learn more about the Pokémon vs Palword patent infringement lawsuit; folks using video games to launder money; and after the success of Fallout, Amazon has a Mass Effect tv series in the works. Cat also played some video game based board games: Slay The Spire and Mass Effect: Priority Hagalaz. Plus, the crew guesses what game released on November 17th, 2009.   What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:00) Stardew Valley 1.6 update (00:44:00)   Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:47:56) This Week's News (00:58:56) Mass Effect TV Series seems to be a go (00:58:56) NetEase employees arrested on charges of laundering $130m (01:01:56) Pocket Pair reveals which patent Palworld is infringing upon (01:06:17) Outro and Wrap-up (01:14:32) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

In this week's episode, Joelle and Cat are hot on Solas's trail in Thedas as they share their first impressions of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Plus, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Pokémon TCGP both release to instant success.  Also, the crew guesses what game was released on November 8th, 2019. What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:09) Dragon Age: The Veilguard First Impressions (no spoilers) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:46:19) This Week's News (00:51:58) Call of Duty Black Ops 6 brings in the Gamepass subs (00:51:58) Pokémon TCG Mobile is already a success (duh) (00:53:57)Steve's video: https://www.tiktok.com/@blindgamersteve/video/7432419853836848390  Stardew Valley Update 1.6 is live across all platforms (00:59:12) Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:05) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

C'est l'Halloween! And that means we are getting spooky… well kind of. Prove us wrong as we talk through games that are not traditionally spooky but we want to justify that they just might be! Plus our walk down memory card lane brings us to November 1st, 2007. What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:00) The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Spoiler Talk (00:21:00) Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred DLC (00:27:37) My Time at Sandrock (00:30:42) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:43) This Week's Topic: Halloween Adjacent Games (00:41:55) Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:09) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

We're feeling better now and we've been catching up on the past 2 weeks. All of us have played The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and we sing its praises. Leah reviews Potion Tycoon. There's been plenty of action in the Fantasy Critic. We share our favs from the xbox partner showcase. Plus, the crew guesses what game released on Oct 27, 2009. What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:48) Potion Tycoon Review (00:51:50) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:57:42) This Week's News (01:06:03) Xbox Partners Showcase Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:20) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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 --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

It's finally a thursday… Yes… Finally here… Thursday night!

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Extra! Extra! Hear all about it!

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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Super Earth will know liberty again!

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 --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

“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 (00:047:05) 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/  --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

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) --- 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. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames