The Girls on Games Podcast

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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Mario Galaxy Movie, 2026 BAFTA Game Awards, and more

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)
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2026 Canadian Video Game Awards Nominees

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)
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Fishbowl Review, PlayStation Prices, and more

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!
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Subnautica 2 Court Drama, Minecraft Live, NVIDIA DLSS5, and more

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)
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40 Years of The Legend of Zelda with Patricia Summersett

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)
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Pokémon Pokopia First Impressions

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)
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