The Girls on Games Podcast

2025 Special Holiday Game Night

🎶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)
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The Game Awards 2025 Recap

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)
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Wholesome Snack 2025 Showcase with Jenny Windom

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)
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Ball x Pit, Nintendo Studio Acquisition, More Game Awards Predictions, and more

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)
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Rockstar Firings, Steam Hardware, Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and more

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)
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2025 The Game Awards Nominations and Moonlighter 2 First Impressions

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)
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GTA 6 Delays, Take-Two Interactive on AI, Pokémon Legends ZA DLC and more

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
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Palworld vs Pokémon Ruling, Animal Crossing New Horizons Update, and more.

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
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PowerWash Simulator 2, Halo Campaign Evolved, and more

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)
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Pokémon Legends ZA Review

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)
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