The Girls on Games Podcast

Your backlog doesn't know it yet, but it's about to get a whole lot worse. The dog days of summer are almost over and we look to fall’s packed release calendar for our next gaming adventure. We discuss which releases we’ll be playing on day one, which one we’ll be waiting on for reviews, which we might skip all together, and more. So grab your favourite fall inspired drink and let’s get this episode of the GoGCast going.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:22)
Ravenswatch (00:20:25)
This Week’s Topic: Are We Ready For Fall Gaming? (00:29:22)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:51)
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It's episode 550, and this week we're talking about rising prices, disappearing discs,the upcoming Fire Emblem Direct, and Leah’s latest quest to catch 'em all... one Pokémon card at a time. Let's press start.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:10)
This Week’s News (00:32:00)
Sony moving forward with killing disc, says it won’t impact financials  (00:32:00)
Xbox Price Hike (00:37:50)
AMD GPU Price Hike (00:40:56)
Fire Emblem Fortune Weave’s Direct  (00:44:44)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:55:45)
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One legendary RPG franchise is making a comeback. A game publisher might have a brand new owner. A studio finally got paid. And Pokémon... wants your face. We do a news round-up in this week’s GoGCast. Europe says ‘ok’ to the EA acquisition, Bethesda says more Fallout is coming, the Subnautica devs are getting their bonus and The Pokémon Company will use facial recognition to curb TCG scalpers.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:25)
Peak (00:35:44)
This Week’s News (00:47:48)
EU set to approve EA’s acquisition (00:52:20)
Fallout 5 and remakes for Fallout 3 and New Vegas in production (00:59:55)
Subnautica Devs will get their bonus from Krafton (01:02:49)
Pokémon Company using facial recognition for selling TCG (01:09:30)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:09)
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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)
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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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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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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 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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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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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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