The Girls on Games Podcast

The PlayStation 'Disc-appearing' Act: The End of Physical Games?

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)
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Our Great Canadian Game Draft

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)
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The XBOX Reset: Will It Work?

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)
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Nintendo Direct, Umami Review

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
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Our Favourite Announcements of Summer Game Fest

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)
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007 First Light, Minecraft Live, and more

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)
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Canadian Game Award Winners, Destiny 2's Final Update, and more

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)
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Subnautica 2 Early Access, PlayStation News, GTA 6 Watch, and more

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)
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Our Dream Cozy Games, Mixtape Review

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)
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Xbox Updates, and more

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)
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