The Girls on Games Podcast

We have three simulation games for you: one lets you be a rock, one lets you organize thousands of books in a magical library, and one lets you spend hours digging a hole in your backyard. If any of those sound ridiculous… Wait until we get to the horse dating simulator. In this episode of the GoGCast, we explore the world of weird and wacky simulation games. What is Everyone Playing? (00:12:46) Moonlight Peaks (00:18:16) Game On: Steamy Steam Reviews, Sim Game Edition (00:28:08) This Week’s Topic: Weird and Wacky Simulation Games (00:32:40) Rock Simulator Box Room A Game About Digging A Hole Roadside Research Librarian: Tidy Up Arcane Library Cat Mail Co My Horse Prince Desert Bus Fly Killer VR Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:18) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

This week, we're talking about PlayStation's move toward a digital-only future and why gamers are up in arms about it. Is it the unavoidable next step for the industry, or are we losing something important? Plus, Leah revisits one of the fan favourite Assassin’s Creed games and shares her first impressions of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced. What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:02) The Alters (00:27:37) Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced First Impressions (00:30:20) This Week’s News: (00:49:40) Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles Outro and Wrap-up (01:30:55) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Canada gave the world poutine, maple syrup, and apparently an enormous number of incredible video games. This week we're celebrating Canada Day by drafting our ultimate Canadian Gaming Showcase and attempting to answer the impossible question: what are the greatest games ever made north of the 49th parallel? What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:40) Solarpunk (00:24:38) Game On: Video Game Trivia - Oh, Canadian Edition doncha know? (00:29:48) This Week’s Topic: Canadian Game Draft (00:36:51) Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:27) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

XBOX says the next 100 days will define its future. No pressure. This week, we're talking about XBOX's reset, the challenges facing the brand, and whether Microsoft can finally answer the question: what is Xbox supposed to be? Let’s jump in.  What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:10) Game On: Save One, Delete One - Xbox Edition (00:31:30) This Week’s Topic: Will the XBOX reset work? (00:39:30) Outro and Wrap-up (01:20:44) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Nintendo came in hot this week.🔥Zelda Ocarina of Time is back, Fire Emblem fans are fired up, Kingdom Hearts 4 is not a rumor anymore, and we've got thoughts on all of it. Plus, Joelle reviews Umami and lets us know if this tasty little puzzle game belongs on your plate. What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:20) Umami review (00:37:53) This Week’s News: Nintendo Direct Summer 2026 (00:45:10) Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:00 --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

The showcases are over, the hype train has left the station. 🚉 Now comes the hard part: deciding what actually stood out. In this episode of the GoGcast, we share our top 5 game announcements of the Summer Game Fest season and compare the reveals we just can’t stop thinking about.   What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:00) Lego Batman (00:14:30) Forza Horizon 6 (00:17:53) This Week’s Topic: Our top 5 game announcements of Summer Game Fest showcases (00:30:00) Leah:  Banco Chef: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJP_ZiDYfxY  Fable - Feb 23, 2027: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iW1i78zFvk  Tinkernest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRBpkhDW-N8  Waterful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVVsImRjHo  Croakwood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFbqnv2gzlA  Cat:  Control Resonant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7hAH11mtDk  1666: Amsterdam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eorBtZn3UKw  Clutch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMVOaxLFDpE  Tales of Seiku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7mIaD_ZAk0  Hack 95: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv8nZY8auPQ  Joelle:  God of War Laufey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLMX2w3cwuE  Monsters Hunter Wilds: Ascendance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3jM7Zwyyco  Senua: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91LAY9B6lUc  Oh my Doug - snot run n gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKVg0FCzBjY  Join Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52sHCWHzYLc  Outro and Wrap-up (01:09:11) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

This week on the GoGCast: Leah goes undercover in 007 First Light, we break down all the showcases coming our way with Summer Game Fest, and we look at the latest game to get out of Grand Theft Auto's path. Grab your calendar, your wishlist, and your Walther PPK—let's do this.  What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:17) 007 First Light (00:18:00) This Week’s News (00:25:01) Minecraft live and Minecraft Movie Squared (00:25:01) Grand Theft Auto boss says reviews still matter (00:28:07) Fable is delayed to 2027 and everyone thinks it’s because of GTA (00:32:35) Summer Game Fest and related events (00:36:32) Outro and Wrap-up (00:47:56) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Imagine explaining this to someone in 2012: Star Citizen hits one BILLION dollars in crowdfunding… and it’s still in Early Access. Destiny 2 is gearing up for its final big update, and we’ve got a fresh batch of winners from the Canadian Game Awards to celebrate. What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:15) This Week’s News (00:40:50) Star Citizen tops $1b Crowdfunding Milestone while still being in Early Access  (00:40:50) Bungie delivering final Destiny 2 update in June  (00:48:16) Canadian Game Awards winners  (00:57:02) Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:45) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

From the depths of Subnautica 2, to the endless Grand Theft Auto 6 news cycle, we’ve got a packed show this week. Plus, next-gen PlayStation talk and Joelle turns the podcast into an aquarium with “Who Knows Their Fish?”  What is Everyone Playing? (00:10:25) Subnautica 2 Early Access (00:11:55) Game On: Who Knows Their Fish? (00:20:24) This Week’s News (00:28:51) Ebay rejects GameStop’s offer (00:28:51) Sony unsure of PS6 date and price due continued memory shortage (00:33:40) Some PlayStation exclusive games are no longer going to PC (00:44:20) Grand Theft Auto 6 watch (00:48:00) Rumor was going around about preorders being available today, they are not (00:50:58) GTA6 was actually supposed to be out a year ago (00:51:47) No review codes going out. Instead, reviewers will go to a special event (00:53:22) Outro and Wrap-up (00:56:21) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

This week on GoGCast, we’re balancing violence and vibes. Leah reviews Mortal Kombat II and we talk about the emotional road-trip energy of Mixtape. For the topic of the show, we pitch our dream cozy games: setting, game play loop, our signature twist, and more. What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:10) Diablo IV Lord of Hatred DLC (00:20:45) Mixtape (00:23:45) Listen to the game’s soundtrack This Week’s Topic: Our Dream Cozy Game (00:29:36) Outro and Wrap-up (00:53:35) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

This week we’re climbing viewpoints, taking a leap of faith and diving into the surprise reveal of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, thirteen years after the original first set sail. Over on Xbox, and I can’t believe we’re writing this, but Game Pass is getting a price cut. Then Cat synchronizes us with the Animus for Timeline Twister: Assassin’s Creed Edition. What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:22) Game On: Timeline Twister, Assassin’s Creed Edition (00:18:19) This Week’s News (00:37:06) Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (00:37:06) Rumours of original Assassin’s Creed also being remade (00:44:31) Xbox GamePass price reduction announced but removes Call of Duty from the service (00:46:35) New Xbox Logo and Project Helix update (00:56:32) Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:51) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

From outer space to beaver base, we’ve got range this week. Cat reviews the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Leah survives Timberborn, and we hit the highs and huhs? of the BAFTA Games Awards. We also check out the Elden Ring movie casting and Patch Notes or Lie is this week’s Game On! What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:35) Timberborn (00:16:58) Game On: Patch Notes or Lie? (00:21:20) This Week’s News (00:29:12) 2026 BAFTA Awards Results and the trailer they pulled from the show (00:29:12) Elden Ring Movie date and cast announcement (00:48:44) Outro and Wrap-up (00:56:00) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

The stars align. The nominees shine. And our hot takes? Fully primed. This week, we’re diving into the 2026 Canadian Game Awards—breaking down every category and predicting who’s walking away with the wins. Space is on the brain as we talk Project Hail Mary and reflect on the Artemis 2 landing. Plus Cat brings the game: Super Steam Reviews: CGA Edition. Let’s see if we stick the landing. What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:28)  Game On: Super Steam Reviews (00:24:10) This Week’s News (00:28:33) 2026 Canadian Game Award Nominees Outro and Wrap-up (00:50:42) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Spring is blooming… and so are PlayStation’s prices. Cat dives into Fishbowl, a game about grief and growing up. Xbox is lining up its next moves as we chat about the latest Partner Preview, and we’re stopping to smell the roses with a game of Flower Power! What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:22) Fishbowl Review (00:24:04) Game On: Flower Power (00:40:35) This Week’s News (00:50:50) PlayStation Price Hike (00:50:50) Xbox Partner Preview (01:06:56) Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:50)   A small programming note: The GoGCast will be taking a week off. We'll be back with a new episode on April 16th! --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Grab your popcorn because there’s waaaaaaay more courtroom drama from the Subnautica devs and Krafton. We say YAAAAAAAAAAASS to the Minecraft Live Spring 2026 Edition but we say NOOOOOOOOOOOOO to NVIDIA's DLSS5 demo. What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:48) This Week’s News (00:26:48) The story so far: Krafton vs Unknow Worlds (00:41:20) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-inc-versus-subnautica-2-former-lead-developers  A court ruled that Krafton must reinstate former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and return control of the early access release of Subnautica 2. Soon after his return, Krafton is accused of leaking a meme announcing the early access Gill is countersuing: https://www.gamefile.news/p/subnautica-2-early-access-may-dispute  Apparently, Krafton asked Chat GPT on how to get out of paying the bonus. Minecraft Live - the 2026 spring version (00:56:25) NVIDIA previews DLSS 5 to mixed reactions and epic memes (01:02:00) Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:01) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

This week on the Girls on Games Podcast, we’re celebrating 40 years of The Legend of Zelda with the incredible Patricia Summersett—the voice behind Princess Zelda in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. We get into behind-the-scenes stories, the evolution of Zelda as a character, and a few surprises you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, we put our The Legend of Zelda knowledge to the test in a round of Find the Fake Item. Let’s get into it. What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:20) Game On: The Legend of Zelda Item: Find the Fake (00:30:17) This Week’s Topic: Interview with Patricia Summersett (00:39:55) Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:10) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

A wild GoGCast has appeared, Nintendo used Pokopia. It’s super effective! Let’s dive into our early thoughts on the newest spin on the Pokémon formula. Is it a mega evolution? A magical mashup of some of our favourite game series? The cutest thing we have ever played? Stay tuned and find out! Plus, Cat brings a round of Pokémon or Farm Equipment for this week’s Game On. Game On: Pokémon or Farming Equipment? (00:19:20) What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:55) Pokémon Pokopia First Impressions (00:30:50) Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:53) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Ibuprofen, I choose you! 30 years of Pokémon, can you believe it? Our knees sure can. The Pokemon Day Presents brought us our first look at Gen 10, Winds and Waves. We prepare for what will be Joelle’s first foray into the series with Pokopia, and Leah gives her thoughts on Dredge. Plus, since we’re in a birthday type of mood, we play a round of Guess That Game’s Anniversary! What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:10) Dredge (00:32:12) Pokémon Leaf Green and Fire Red (00:39:10) Game On: Guess That Game’s Anniversary! (00:39:13) This Week’s News: Pokémon Day Presents (00:48:40) Pokémon Day Presents 2026 Round-Up Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:35) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Well, that was a whirlwind! This week felt like someone hit fast-forward on the entire video game industry and every day was yet another breaking news story. From AI causing potential console delays, Highguard can’t catch a break, Bluepoint being shut down and the fallout from the sudden change of guard at Xbox… whew! However, this episode is not just doom and gloom: Joelle became a sneaky octopus in the Darwin’s Paradox and Leah celebrates the Winter Olympics with a round of Pixel Olympics Trivia.  What is Everyone Playing? (00:08:46) Darwin’s Paradox Demo (00:13:40) Game On: Pixel Olympics Trivia (00:21:06) This Week’s News (00:27:20) PlayStation 6 might be delayed due to hardware shortages (00:28:50) Rise and fall of Highguard (00:34:25) Sony shuts down Bluepoint (00:42:50) Leadership shake up at Xbox: Spencer and Bond are out (00:49:36) Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:38) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

State of Play? Covered. Cult of the Lamb DLC? Joelle’s on it. Cozy fishing vibes? Leah’s locked in.  In this episode of the GoGCast, Joelle rejoins her followers thanks to the Cult of the Lamb DLC and Leah enjoys the pixelated landscapes of Cast ‘n Chill. Cat brings a round of Heroic Franchises and sees if the crew can guess which gaming series has the most entries. What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:40) Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven DLC (00:27:01) Cast ‘n Chill (00:31:35) Game On: Heroic Franchises (00:35:45) This Week’s News (00:48:10) PlayStation State of Play Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:33) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

It’s a party platter of upcoming games with your pick of flavour. We live our food truck adventure fantasies thanks to the Dosa Divas demo and we check out the latest Nintendo Partner Direct. Whether you are salty or sweet, sour or spicy, there’s something for everyone. Bon appétit! What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:58) Dosa Divas demo (00:30:52) Game On: Spicy Reviews: The Games of 2026 (00:41:11) This Week’s News (00:56:00) Nintendo Partner Direct Outro and Wrap-up (01:19:32) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, launching an mmo can cause a company to bust. Intrepid Studio closes mere weeks after launching Ashes of Creations in early access and it’s all a little sus. Plus, Leah brings a nail biting round of Higher or Lower Video Game Edition, and has first impressions of Hytale. But, what’s really important is that JOELLE IS GETTING A PUPPY OMG! What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:51) Hytale (00:38:02) Game On: Higher or Lower (00:43:00) This Week’s News (00:50:45) Intrepid Studio closes right as they launch Ashes of Creation early access (00:50:45) Super Mario Remix wins a Grammy (01:16:54) Outro and Wrap-up (01:20:46) Listen to Cat on Le Back-Log Podcast (in French): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k28LtnRwwmE  --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

From story books, to the streets of Japan and all the way up to the stars! Xbox hits us with a Developer Direct featuring Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, Kiln and still very much alive Fable. We take off and land amongst the stars with the latest Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer.  Plus, our game of the week is Pokémon or Celestial Body? Pedal to the metal and full throttle into this episode of the GoGCast. What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:50) Game On: Pokémon Or Celestial Body? (00:25:55) This Week’s News (00:35:45) Ubisoft job cuts and canceled projects (00:35:45) Xbox Developer Direct Jan 2026 (00:43:20) Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct (01:03:55) Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:20) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

We’ve got hope in our hearts and stacked wishlists! It’s time to get on the hype train for the games of 2026 as we share which ones we cannot wait to play. Joelle debuts a brand-new podcast game that throws Cat and Leah into a debate — and yes, the rivalry is heated. Leah shares her firsthand experience from the Pokémon TCG Regional Championships in Toronto. It’s hype, it’s chaotic, it’s a lot of fun and a lot of giggles. What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:16) Game On: Hero Dueling (00:37:50) This Week’s Topic: Hypecast! The Games of 2026 (00:56:10) Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:39) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

It’s time for a brand new Fantasy Critic League! We create our publishers and draft our games for our 2026 Podcast Fantasy Critic League and review the highlights of our Community League draft. And then, for fun and emotional damage, we play So It’s Been 10 Years, a trivia game that tests both our memory and our nostalgia. What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:05) Game On: So It’s Been 10 Years (00:42:11) This Week’s Topic: 2026 Fantasy Critic Draft (00:53:53) Girls on Games Podcast League Girls on Games Community League Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:15) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

New year, last year’s games! We take one last look back at 2025 to share our top 3 games of the year, and some runner ups. The podcast games are still flowing as Cat brings another session of humble bumble. It’s 2026 folks, so let’s get rollin! What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:25) Game On: Humble Bumble (00:40:28) This Week’s Topic: Our Games of the Year 2025 (00:47:05) Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:03) If you’d like to join our 2026 Fantasy Critic league, the draft is happening this Saturday, January 10th at 1pm EST. If you can’t make it, you can use the auto-draft feature. Details in the Fantasy Critic channel on our Discord. --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

🎶Jingle Bells, deck the halls, it’s that time of year! It's the annual GoG game night party cast, time for holiday cheer! 🎵 That’s right, it’s time for an episode of just party games. Play along with us as we have rounds of Guess the Badly Described Video Game, Higher or Lower and Two Truths and a Lie. The GoGCast is going on a well deserved break for the Holidays. We’ll be back with a new episode on January 8th, 2026. Thank you so much for being with us for another year of our little podcast. We wish you a cheerful Holiday Season and all the best for the New Year! What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:55) This Week’s Topic: Holiday Game Night (00:38:10) Cat’s Guess the Badly Described Video Game (00:38:28) Joelle’s Higher or Lower - Metacritc Edition (00:48:15) Leah’s Two Truths and a Lie (00:57:29) Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:00) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

What do Ms Piggy, Lenny Kravitz, and Jason Momoa all have in common? The Game Awards 2025! We hunkered down for a 3.5 hour awards show that honored this year’s best in video games. Claire Obscure Expedition 33 was the big winner of the night, and our betting game oracles are revealed. What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:47) Game On: Guess the Cozy Game Trope (00:28:37) This Week’s Topic: The Game Awards 2025 Recap (00:34:46) Game Industry Workers protest outside The Game Awards TGA ends Future Class Everyone is playing Clair-Obscur: Expedition 33 Outro and Wrap-up (01:02:15) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

Want a little treat? 🍬 A snack for your soul? Something that will feed your Steam wishlist? Then the Wholesome Snack is for you! Jenny Windom is back on the GoGCast to chat about the Wholesome Snack 2025 showcase which featured more than 20 new wholesome games that will charm and delight many gamers. What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:45) This Week’s Topic: Wholesome Snack 2025 (00:32:00) Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:06) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

Another week, another episode of the GoGCast! We made an oopsy when doing our Game Awards predictions episodes and missed 2 categories, Joelle tried out Ball X Pit which is all the rage, and Nintendo is doing some black friday purchases of their own, dropping some cash on acquiring a studio. Let’s get this ball rolling! The Game Awards Predictions Missed Categories (00:24:00) What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:20) Ball x Pit (00:32:26) Game On: Jeorpady (00:40:48) This Week’s News (00:48:03) Wholesome Snack next week (00:48:03) Nintendo Buying Bandai Namco Singapore (00:49:48) Control is still in the works as Remedy files for trademark in Europe (00:55:01) Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:00) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

We’re diving into a news supernova this week: Rockstar layoffs, fresh Steam hardware, the Super Mario Galaxy movie, the Legend of Zelda movie, Pokopeia.. Whew! And that’s not all, we cap it off with a rapid-fire round of Humble Bumble. It’s a packed episode, so let’s go. What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:24) Dinkum (00:36:07) Game On: Humble Bumble (00:38:27) This Week’s News (00:44:58) PMG report on Rockstar employee firing and alleged union busting (00:44:58) New Steam Hardware (00:51:48) Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer (01:02:34) First look at the Legend of Zelda live action movie (01:06:02) Pokopeia info (01:10:49) Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:30) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

It’s time for our annual tradition of figuring out who has their finger on the pulse of the video game industry. That’s right, it’s time to place your bets on the nominees of the 2025 Video Game Awards. Will Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 take home the most awards ever? Plus, Leah shares her first impressions of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault early access. Strap in folks,this is going to be a journey!  What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:53) Sea of Stars Throws of the Watchmaker DLC (00:25:45) Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Early Access (00:30:29) Game On: Game Awards Trivia (00:41:45) This Week’s Topic: 2025 Game Awards Nomination Betting Game (00:55:30) Outro and Wrap-up (01:41:05) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

WHELP! We are getting a GTA 6 delay before getting GTA 6. Go figure. Plus, there is even more news from the Take Two interactive earnings call that we must discuss. We’re excited for the Pokemon ZA DLC and the podcast game this week is Name that NPC. It’s time for another GoGCast so let’s get this shindig started! What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:54) Pokémon Legends ZA (00:30:17) Game On: Name that NPC (00:33:40) This Week’s News (00:40:17) Rockstar announces GTA 6 delays yet fires staff (00:40:17) Take-Two CEO’s stands on AI: not an excuse to fire staff (00:50:20) Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:13) Extra bits: Armored MMA https://youtu.be/E25-Fw8WlT4?si=5XkjwbpKUOzhzA5u Mic The Snare’s How to spot AI Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hld8CNQdjQs  Hermit Craft: Mumbo Jumbo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpld9Ob-JF0 Grian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0iCPmtLUA Tango Tek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_hVGzUbqhA GeminiTay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFgOJX7WU6w --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Order, Order in the court! This podcast is now in session! In this episode of the GoGCast, we have legal matters on our minds. A judge tells Nintendo to stuff it and we play a game of Suit Happens. May it please the court that Animal Crossing New Horizons has a new Nintendo Switch update on the way,  and no further questions. The defense rests! What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:10) Game On: Suits Happen (00:27:58) This Week’s News (00:45:52) Palword vs Pokémon: court tells Nintendo to stuff it (00:45:52) Animal Crossing Switch 2 Version (00:57:47) Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:17) The Olsen Twin’s “Brother for Sale”: Brother For Sale --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Getting stuff clean in PowerWash Simulator 2.  Swipe left, or swipe right, let’s challenge the crew, In this game of Humble Bumble to find the villainous boo.  Grab your headphones, and have a sit,  It’s time for another Girls on Games dopamine hit! In this episode, Leah shares her first impressions of PowerWash Simulator 2, Cat brings a game of Humble Bumble where you have to find which villain you matched with on Bumble just by the profile description, and Halo is coming to PlayStation. What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:50) PowerWash Simulator 2 (00:43:30) Game On: Humble Bumble (00:49:28) This Week’s News (01:00:12) Sony to stop support for PlayStation 4 (01:00:12) Halo: Campaign Evolved (full remake of Combat Evolved) (01:07:26) Outro and Wrap-up (01:19:57) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames  

Attrapez-les tous! 🥖 Leah returns to Lumiose City in Pokémon Legends ZA where she strives to be the very best in the battle royale. Grab your café au lait and croissant and prepare for Cat’s adventure in becoming an at home barista. Plus, to keep things on theme, we play a round of Pokémon: Ball or Bluff. We’ve got mons on the brain so let’s get caffeinated! What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:30) Game On: Pokémon Ball or Bluff (00:47:55) This Week’s Topic: Pokémon Legends ZA Review (00:56:28) Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:09) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

We’re riding through the flowery and grassy landscapes of the isle of Ezo. Joelle and Cat share their first impressions of Ghost of Yotei. Plus, we re-evaluate our Gamepass subscriptions following an offer overhaul and significant price increase. Finally, Cat brings back a round of Steamy Game reviews where we read funny out of context game reviews from Steam and guess which game it’s about! What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:00) Ghost of Yotei (00:19:22) Game On: Steamy Game Reviews (00:45:24) This Week’s News (00:52:31) GamePass price increase (00:52:31) Seems CoD lost $300m in game sales because of Gamepass (01:07:55) Xbox responds to Gamepass price increase backlash (01:11:52) Rumours of Xcloud free version with ads (01:16:49) Outro and Wrap-up (01:26:36) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

It’s a bountiful fall harvest of game announcements! We check out the latest PlayStation State of Play and Minecraft Live. Plus, EA is going private? Also, Leah shares her first impressions of Slime Rancher 2. Bundle up and grab your seasonal hot beverage and let’s get this GoGCast going. What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:23) Slime Rancher 2 (00:36:25) Game On: Publisher Trivia Gauntlet (00:40:04) This Week’s News (00:54:25) PlayStation State of Play (00:54:25) Minecraft Live (01:09:58) EA goes private in $55b buyout by private investors (01:13:12) Outro and Wrap-up (01:25:27) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Feeling philosophical? A little academic? Is the existential dread setting in? Or are you just hungry? The GoGcast is here for you. Cat reviews the semi-autobiographical indie game ‘Consume Me’ which tells the story of a young girl named Jenny battling self worth and self image issues. We also learn about a Grand Theft Auto university class we want to take as an elective. Grab a snack, sit down, cause class is in session.   What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:00) Consume Me Review  (00:33:54)   Game On: Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:55:56)   This Week’s News (01:00:28) We Got a GTA College History Class Before GTA 6  Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:39) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

In this episode of the GoGCast, we catch up on the latest Nintendo Direct including the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Brothers, Ditto going from Pokémon to a little girl and the return of the Virtual Boy. So grab that power-up and let’s-a-go! What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:58) New SkyCard season (00:23:58) More Hollow Knight: Silksong (00:33:25) Game On: Pokémon or City Name? (00:43:32) This Week’s News: Nintendo Direct (00:50:54) Outro and Wrap-up (01:23:28) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

It’s finally here! Hollow Knight Silksong has launched and is breaking online game stores and player count records left right and center. That means real interesting things are happening in the fantasy critic leagues. To keep things on theme, Joelle brings us a round of Jeopardy full of roguelike trivia. It’s podcast time so let’s go for another run! What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:23) Game On: Roguelike Jeorpady (00:24:25) This Week’s Topic: Hollow Knight: Silksong Review (00:40:00) This Week’s News (00:52:31) Hollow Knight: Silksong crashes stores and breaks records  (00:52:31) Former Polygon Writers start news gaming site called Rogue (01:03:35) Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:03) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Ready for some cute games, with a twist? Cat restores a Malibu resort in Barbie Project Friendship, Leah grows her flock in Cult of the Lamb, and  we are all excited that Concerned Ape is gonna bring us more Stardew Valley. Joelle’s back from her moving adventure! Yay! What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:43) Barbie Project Friendship (22:40:00) Cult of the Lamb (00:35:14) This Week’s News (00:40:17) Final Fantasy 14 close to ending PlayStation 4 support (00:40:17) State of Play on Sept 3rd: Deepdive into 007 First Light (00:48:23) Concerned Ape teases Stardew Valley 1.7 update during concert (00:49:58) Outro and Wrap-up (00:54:05) --- 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

On this week’s GoGCast, it’s not so live from GamesCom. We share our favourite highlights from Opening Night Live and in case you missed it, Hollow Night Silk Song is coming out September 4. Cat continues her quest to catch all the planes in the sky and we play a round of What Came First. What is Everyone Playing? (00:10:12) Game On: What Came First? (00:33:58) This Week’s News (00:40:29) GamesCom Opening Night Live Highlights Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:36) --- 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

Now boarding Episode 505 of the GoGCast. 👩‍✈️ Cat turns into a full on plane spotter thanks to SkyCards, a mobile game where you catch and collect airplanes. Would you like tea or coffee? Tea it is, as we catch up on the drama surrounding Subnautica 2 and Disco Elysium 2. For today's onboard entertainment, we have a round of Super Steam Reviews. Please fasten your seatbelts and get ready for take-off. 🛫 What is Everyone Playing? (00:10:04) SkyCards (00:10:04) Game On: Super Steam Reviews (00:51:25) This Week’s News (00:59:40) Krafton’s Legal Response to ex-Subnautica 2 leaders (00:59:50) PMG made a follow-up on the story about Disco Elysium and its studio (01:09:34) Outro and Wrap-up (01:23:57) --- 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

In this episode, Cat reviews the chill puzzle game Is This Seat Taken? where you make sure that shapes are sitting where they need to be. Leah scratches the farming sim itch, but this time with a little whimzy, magic and programming with Ritual of Raven. The podcast game of the week called What Came First, challenging our release schedule memories. Game On: What Came First? (00:18:50) This Week’s Topic: Is This Seat Taken and Ritual of Raven Reviews (00:27:22) Is This Seat Taken Review (00:27:22) Ritual of Raven First Impressions (00:44:56) Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:17) --- 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

The crew becomes interior decorators as we review Makeroom, a newly released game where you… make… rooms. Just that. Decorate cute rooms. Plus, Joelle tries to stump us with a game of ‘Who Said That?’ What is Everyone Playing? (00:39:14) Game On: Who Said That? Cozy game edition (00:46:00) This Week’s Topic: Makeroom Review (00:59:54)Outro and Wrap-up (01:23:55) --- 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

Sometimes, games just don’t hit the way you thought they would, other times, they are just right. Joelle did not go bananas for Donkey Kong Bananza while Leah had a fantastic time playing Two Points Museum Fantasy Finds DLC. Plus, we bring back Walk Down Memory Card Lane for this week’s Game On. What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:41) Donkey Kong Bananza First Impressions (00:32:06) Two Point Museums Fantasy Finds DLC (00:50:25) Game On: Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:56:32) This Week’s News (01:03:02) Donkey Kong Bananza is hitting Switch 2 limitations (01:03:02) GameXplain punching Goomba This Week In Videogames is a new news site from the people behind SkillUp (01:29:48) Quick update on Subnautica 2 debacle (01:21:48) Outro and Wrap-up (01:27:30) --- 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

On the docket this week, we’re chatting about news that is making a splash! We catch up with everything happening with Subnautica 2, there’s updates on the return of EB Games and Nintendo could be working on a Donkey Kong Movie. And yes, your eyes do not deceive you, we have a brand spakin’ logo and colors! ✨ We hope you love it as much as we do. What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:30) Game On: Horsing Around (00:51:26) This Week’s News (01:00:08) Subnautica 2 leadership debacle (01:00:15) What’s next for EB Games Canada (01:17:07) Nintendo files copyright for “Untitled Donkey Kong Movie” (01:33:15) Outro and Wrap-up (01:41:12) --- 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 a CELEBRATION! 🎉 500 episodes of the GoGCast, can you believe it? We certainly can't. Friends of the podcast, past panelists and community members join us to play some games such as Two Lies and a Truth, Game Geography and Super Steam Reviews. It's a fun one, enjoy! Joining the crew this week: Ali aka EightBitBlonde, Naomi Kyle, Steve Saylor, Phoenixci, and Darth Stridious. --- 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

Summer is in full effect, the news cycle is calm, so we are putting our doom scrolling to good use! This week’s episode has us sharing some of the cool shit they have found on the internet. It’s not all bad out there! Plus, Joelle tries to stump Leah with a game of ‘Bazaar Patch Notes’. Grab an espresso and let’s go! What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:13) Game On: Bazaar Patch Notes (00:40:40) This Week’s Topic (00:49:05) Is Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ inspired by Zelda’s lullaby? https://www.tiktok.com/@nicoletteirl/video/7519505900349000967 Japan has Pokémon themed manhole covers all over the place! https://www.tiktok.com/@solotravelpov/video/7518175805495676191 This tattoo artist paints Pokémon… that are disco balls https://www.tiktok.com/@andresmakishi/video/7516328245558529310 Stained glass Pokémon: https://www.tiktok.com/@lunalumadesigns/video/7496303896608902430  Ben Star Dates everything but himself:  https://youtu.be/1-NZAuS3INM?si=J2oG_4Oelvod32l0  Outro and Wrap-up (01:14:16) --- 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