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Dragon Age: Absolution, Control 2, Witcher 3 Update, and more - GoGCast 375

Yay! Simon is back! 🎉 On this week’s GoGCast, we geek out about several announcements: the Dragon Age: Absolution series, Remedy Games confirming they are working on Control 2 and Witcher 3 getting a next gen upgrade. Plus, we dive into some console and game sales numbers. 

What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:50)

• Tactics Ogre Reborn (00:19:20)

This Week’s News (00:36:40)

• Dragon Age: Absolution coming to Netflix early December (00:36:40)
• Remedy Games announces Control 2 (00:42:23)
• Kevin Conroy, voice of Batman, passed away (00:47:18)
• Witcher 3 Next Gen Update (00:48:55)
• Best Selling Video Games and Consoles of Oct & YTD Sales in the US (00:54:01)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:26)

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Gaming and Inflation: Is Gaming Getting More Expensive? - GoGCast 374

Is gaming getting more expensive? We ask this age old question as we enter yet another recession. As the cost of life keeps skyrocketing and the chip shortage persists, our favorite hobby is becoming even more of a luxury. PlayStation already announced it was raising the prices of consoles in certain markets, citing inflation rates as the cause. Xbox says it’s keeping the price of their consoles as-is for now but a hike might happen after the Holidays. Plus, accessories are also coming with a steep price tag, the PSVR2 being one of them.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:15)

This Week’s Topic: Is Gaming Getting More Expensive? (00:31:03)

Articles mentioned:

• Playstation Raising Prices: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/25/ps5-price-to-increase-in-select-markets-due-to-global-economic-environment-including-high-inflation-rates/
• The PSVR2 release date and pricing came out… woof that is $$$ for Canadians: https://twitter.com/SVegvari/status/1587810998546751488 
• Is Microsoft going to raise the price of the Xbox Series? No: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/phil-spencer-explains-why-microsoft-wont-raise-the-price-of-a-new-xbox/1100-6507587/ 
• Wait no, yes. Maybe: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/10/29/xbox-now-says-it-will-have-to-increase-prices-but-to-what/?sh=5bb4febc3bdd 
• PlayStation Plus loses 1.9 million subs since June Relaunch: https://www.pcmag.com/news/playstation-plus-loses-19m-subscribers-since-june-relaunch
• Xbox Game Pass revenue: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-console-revenue-revealed-in-microsoft-activision-blizzard-legal-documents/1100-6508137/ 
• Gaming and recessions:
  • Recession a boon for gaming: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-etfs/article-looming-recession-a-tailwind-for-gaming-as-consumers-look-for-cheap/
  • Gaming is resilient to recession: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/26/microsofts-phil-spencer-gaming-somewhat-resilient-to-weak-economy.html
  • Console shortages: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-out-of-controllers-the-most-popular-game-consoles-will-be-in-short/
  • Global chip shortage: https://www.agweb.com/news/business/technology/john-phipps-chip-shortage-far-over-why-global-frenzy-underway

Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:52)

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God of War Ragnarök Review - GoGCast 373

Boy! Come! It’s take your son to work day! Joelle reviews the very anticipated God of War Ragnarök which continues the story from the previous title. We dive into the story, the world, the characters and, unlike some of the internet, we keep it spoiler-free. Plus, we finish off the spooky season with a story about a horror survival game set in a furniture store and Ikea is not amused.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:03)

• God of War: Ragnarok Review (00:26:57)

This Week’s News (00:44:35)

• Be careful: there are God of War: Ragnarok leaks are everywhere (00:00:00)
• Sonic The Hedgehog Series tops 1.5b sales (00:49:50)
• Ikea asks horror game to change so people stop comparing it to Ikea (00:55:27)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:15)

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Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Dual Sense Edge Controller and more - GoGCast 372

We have a sweet tooth on this week’s GoGCast as we discuss Halloween candy and some of the differences between Canadian and American candies. Like, did you know that Smarties are candy-covered chocolates in Canada, but the candy called Smarties in America is actually called Rockets here. No? What? Oh, we’re a video game podcast? RIGHT! Leah shares her first impression of the fun and bubbly Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Plus we chat about Masahiro Sakurai’s YouTube channel, Discord coming to PlayStation 5 and how expensive the DualSense Edge controller is.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:12)

• Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope (00:31:02)

This Week’s News (00:35:25)

• Discord PS5 voice integration is on the way (00:35:25)
• 30 million people logged into Steam on 10/23. How many people were actually playing games? 8.5 million. (00:37:53)
• Super Smash Bros prototype and design iteration (00:41:42)
• DualSense Edge PS5 controller is expensive in Canada (00:56:35)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:06)

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Minecraft Live, G4 TV Shutdown, Coral Island and more - GoGCast 371

Minecraft is a favourite of the GoGCast so we’re really chuffed to go over the announcements from the latest Minecraft Live. We also say good-bye, once again, to G4 TV and go over the Bayonetta voice actor controversy. Plus, Leah has first impressions of Coral Island, a cute cozy farming sim game.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:19)

• Coral Island First Impressions (00:34:49)

This Week’s News (00:41:59)

• G4 shutting down (00:41:59)
• Bayonetta voice actor controversy (00:50:45)
• Catan coming to console in 2023 (00:57:14)
• Minecraft Live (00:59:07)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:15)

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Spooky-ish Halloween Inspired Games - GoGCast 370

Fall is here and you know what that means: it’s almost Halloween! 🎃👻 We round up a few games to get in the mood for the spooky season. Whether you love a good scare or are the biggest coward, there’s something for everyone on this list. Plus, we geek out about the The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer and say good-bye to Stadia.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:55)

This Week’s News (00:39:25)

• The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer (00:39:25)
• Stadia officially shutting down, publishers scrambling to find a back-up plan and the controller could become e-waste (00:45:00)

This Week’s Topic: Spooky-ish Halloween Inspired Games (00:51:28)

• Control
• Firewatch
• Coffee Talk
• Cult of the Lamb
• Luigi’s Mansion 3
• Hades
• Bayonetta
• Golf with your Friends
• Graveyard Keeper
• Contrast
• Subnautica

Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:26)

Previous episode spooky game episode: https://www.girlsongames.ca/2019/11/01/gogcast-231-halloween-themed-spooky-games/

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Slime Rancher 2, The Last of Us, and more - GoGCast 369

It’s episode number 369… Nice. On this week’s GoGCast, Leah has her first impression of Slime Rancher 2 and we geek out about The Last of Us series teaser, hoping it will break the curse of bad video game to screen adaptations.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:43)

• Slime Rancher 2 First Impressions (00:24:49)

This Week’s News (00:32:48)

• Tiny Tina’s Wonderland is a success, to become new IP (00:32:48)
• British Film Institute includes games in 10 year plan (00:34:37)
• Fan spends 7 years in Super Mario Maker 2 Making Unofficial Super Mario Bros 5 Game (Mario Maker ID: 0G9-XN4-FNF) (00:38:50)
• The Last of Us 2 min Teaser-Trailer has dropped (00:43:49)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:55:42)

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Interview with Irma Gerd - GoGCast 368

We’re getting weird, wild and wonderful on this week’s GoGCast as we are joined with Drag Queen and Twitch Streamer Irma Gerd! We chat with Irma about the games she played growing up, her current obsession with Dead by Daylight and her transition from Canada’s Drag Race to streaming games. In this week’s news round-up, we chat about the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, the latest Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:06:00)

This Week’s News (00:19:02)

• Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks following Rockstar hack (00:19:02)
• Nintendo Direct (00:31:53)
• PlayStation State of Play (00:44:00)

This Week’s Topic: Interview with Irma Gerd (00:49:53)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:14)

Find Queen Irma Gerd on Twitch, Twitter, Tik Tok or Instagram.

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Disney Dreamlight Valley, Ubisoft Forward, Disney and Marvel Showcase - GoGCast 367

C’mon Mickey, we’re saving the valley! On this week’s GoGCast, Leah reviews Disney Dreamlight Valley, a take on a farming and life simulator with a Disney twist. Plus, we round-up the announcements from the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase and Ubisoft Forward.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:14)

• Disney Dreamlight Valley (00:30:45)

This Week’s News (00:45:00)

• Rumour: Overwatch 2’s will lock new heroes behind MTX (00:47:25)
• Elden Ring’s soundtrack is on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube (00:55:07)
• Disney & Marvel Games showcase (00:58:02)
• Ubisoft Forward (01:04:12)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:21:28)

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Interview with Danny Peña - GoGCast 366

We are joined by podcaster, content creator, host and co-author Danny Peña for this week’s GoGCast! We were super chuffed to have one of the godfathers of podcasting tell us about his 16+ year career as a video game content creator, and at the helm of Gamertag Radio. We also chat about his children’s book: Danny Loves Video Games. Plus, Leah played We Are OFK and Cat tried Coffee Talk.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:09:32)

• We Are OFK (00:20:00)

This Week’s News (00:27:40)

• Amazon looking to buy EA was just a rumor (00:27:40)
• It’s fall, baby! Lots of conferences this week and rumors of more (00:37:00)

This Week’s Topic: Interview with Danny Peña (00:44:44)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:21)

Follow Danny on Twitter (@godfree) and find Gamertag Radio on your favourite podcast platform.

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