The Girls on Games Podcast

Pokémon Direct, PlayStation State of Play, and more - GoGCast 389

On this week’s GoGCast, we wrap up the latest Pokémon Direct and PlayStation State of Play, both which were a bit underwhelming. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice was previewed during the State of Play and it also looks like multiple microstransactions in a trench coat pretending to be a super hero game. Finally, Simon geeks out as FromSoftware officially announced a DLC for Elden Ring.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:15)

This Week’s News (00:45:35)

• Pokémon Direct (00:45:35)
• Sony State of Play (00:52:37)
• Suicide Squad looks like live service hell (00:55:09)
• ELDEN RING DLC LETS FUCKING GO (00:59:23)
• Forspoken Dev going back “to live in their parents’ basement” (01:03:39)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:14:05)

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Blanc Review - GoGCast 388

Bundle up because we’re going through the snowy landscapes of Blanc on this week’s GoGCast. Cat reviews the cozy co-op puzzle adventure game where a fawn and wolf cub come together to find their way back to their families after a big blizzard. Plus, we check out the latest news from Blizzard, Humble Bundle and Power Wash Simulator.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:34:53)

• Blanc (00:34:53)

This Week’s News (00:59:19)

• Blizz President's tone deaf message to employees (00:59:19)
• Humble Bundle for Syria/Turkey relief (01:14:17)
• Powerwash Simulator: Midgard DLC (01:15:02)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:09)

All the music Leah mentioned in the crew check-in:

• Ren - Hi Ren: https://youtu.be/s_nc1IVoMxc
• Sleep Token - Blood Sport: https://youtu.be/NdAOUSZLtuY
• Sleep Token - Chokehold: https://youtu.be/-UUSUrr6zyo
• Polyphia - Playing God: https://youtu.be/Z5NoQg8LdDk 
• I Prevail - Body Bag: https://youtu.be/zEzYKLLUAI4

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Nintendo Direct, Hogwarts Legacy, and more - GoGCast 387

We’re ready to go save Hyrule, yet again! On this week’s GoGcast, we check out the highlights from the latest Nintendo Direct and spoiler, we’re really excited for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Plus, we have a very honest conversation about the controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:35:44)

• Hogwarts Legacy First Impression and discussion (00:43:44)

This Week’s News (01:15:58)

• Gamepass actually cannibalizes sales (01:15:58)
• Original Devs on Metroid Prime left off credits of re-mastered hit (01:24:16)
• Nintendo Direct (01:34:44)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:44:55)

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First Video game score Grammy, Flappy Bird, Knock-Out City - GoGCast 386

We were chatty af on this week’s GoGCast. We learned about Joelle’s past as a pastor, say good-bye to Knock-Out City, celebrate the first ever Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games, remember Flappy Bird and more. Of course, we also check up on both our Community and Podcast fantasy leagues.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:40:25)

This Week’s News (00:55:32)

• Knock-Out City and how to decommission a live game (00:55:32)
• First ever grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media (00:59:05)
• If time - A pinch of an update on the God of War Prime Series (01:01:41)
• Xbox celebrates safer internet day with Minecraft’s new privacy -themed learning world and safety tips for parents (01:05:22)
• Blast from the past: Flappy Bird decommissioned 9 years ago on Feb 8, 2014 (01:08:38)
• Dog bought watchdogs by accident and YouTuber’s Fish Commit Fraud on Stream (01:10:16)

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

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Xbox Developer Direct, Big 3 Skip E3 2023, and more - GoGCast 385

Who will be at E3 2023? Not the big 3, apparently! On this week’s GoGCast: we check out people making the industry more inclusive with Game Industry Game Changers, chat about the announcements from the latest Xbox Developer Direct and find out that neither Microsoft, Sony nor Nintendo will be at E3.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:05)

This Week’s News (00:45:03)

• Game Industry Game Changers (00:45:03)
• XBOX Developer Direct (00:48:05)
• Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony won’t be at E3 (01:02:01)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:55)

Follow our Fantasy Critic Draft Leagues!

Girls on Games Community League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/6026f7cf-9784-4f84-8b75-f841f58e71ec/2023?inviteCode=d310ca8e-535b-4c5f-94a6-8f742c977bdb 

Girls on Games Podcast League: https://www.fantasycritic.games/league/d3d0abb7-e9a3-4fed-90cc-99dda2c79b62/2023

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The Last of Us show credits, Take This Foundation and more - GoGCast 384

We talk shop on this week’s GoGCast 👩‍💻 We discuss The Last of Us’ co-creator call for unionization to protect creators in the video game industry and how a manager departed from Blizzard over the employee ranking system imposed by ABK. Finally, we celebrate Take This Foundation’s 10th anniversary.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:25)

This Week’s News (00:33:11)

• The Last of Us co-creator thinks unions could protect creators in the video game industry (00:33:11)
• Manager departs Blizzard in protest of employee ranking (00:53:06)
• Take This non-profit celebrating 10 years (01:01:28)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:05)

📢 We’re doing a Community League Draft on Sunday, January 29 at 2pm Eastern. To participate, be on the Girls on Games Discord to be part of the live draft. The link to the league is in there and you can set up your publisher and start making your wishlist. You can participate even if you cannot make the event on the 29th if you set up your wishlist to auto for Sunday.

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Fantasy Critic Draft - GoGCast 383

Welcome sports fans to the first Girls on Games Fantasy Critic Draft! 📢 That right folks, we’re taking part in a fantasy draft. This week, we set up the starting line-up of games and get ready for our first round of bidding. We’ll be updating you on the draft throughout the year. Plus, we chat about the first episode of the Last of Us show (no spoilers, we promise) and check out the highlights from Games Done Quick.

Spoiler-Free review of the First Episode of The Last of Us (00:11:01)

What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:53)

This Week’s News (00:22:22)

• Google makes stadia controller a universal BT controller (00:22:22)
• Xbox consoles to be more energy savvy (00:24:20)
• GDQ raised $2,642,493 (00:30:30)
• PC Graphics Requirements are getting inaccessible (00:35:05)

This Week’s Topic: Fantasy Critic Draft (00:41:56)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:14)

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Our Favourite Games of 2022 - GoGCast 382

It’s our last 2022 wrap-up episode of the GoGCast! We share our top 3 favourite games of 2022. Some are new releases, some were from our backlog, some are AAA releases, some are small indie releases, some were fan favourites, some of our choices might surprise you. Either way, it’s all about the games we thoroughly enjoyed in the past year.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:36)

This Week’s Topic: Our Favourite Games of 2022 (00:45:06)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:44:23)

Stray portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/KOwGYo

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2022 Year in Review - GoGCast 381

Happy New Year, gamers! 🥳 We kick off 2023 by looking back at 2022. That’s right, it’s time for a gaming year in review where we share the biggest news stories, disappointments, surprises and look at the overarching trends of the past year.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:07:56)

This Week’s Topic: 2022 Year in Review (00:22:37)

• Biggest News Stories of 2022 (00:23:30)
• Biggest Disappointments of the Year (00:43:25)
• Biggest Surprises (00:53:56)
• Overarching Trends of 2022 (01:02:44)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:21:10)

Marsona 5 mash-ups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7J7Vcu2Al4&t=1473s

Coffeezilla: https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeezilla

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Special Holiday Game Night - GoGCast 380

We’re spreading some Holiday cheers on this week’s GoGCast as we’re bringing back our yearly tradition of Game Night! That’s right, grab a drink and some snacks, sit back and play along with us! Cat memes along with Guess That Badly Described Video Game, Joelle goes full Jeopardy with Chef Boyardee: Food and Video Games, Leah tests your knowledge with Video Game Trivial and finally, Simon calls upon your musical ear with his Nintendo Music Spectacular! Have fun and enjoy.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:12)

• Overclocking on Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k9IlpFa_cY 

This Week’s Topic: Game Night (00:42:12)

• Cat’s Guess That Badly Described Video Game (00:45:55)
• Joelle’s Chef Boyardee: Food and Video Games (00:51:15)
• Leah’s Game Trivia (01:01:47)
• Simon’s Nintendo Music Spectacular (01:18:20)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:44:02)

Nintendo music piano renditions by: https://www.youtube.com/@PianoMan333

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