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Weekly video game podcast with a dash of geek culture! The GoGCast features industry news, round table discussions and engaging interviews.
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Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Another edition of The Video Games Awards has come and gone. We wrap-up what happened on this year’s edition of the awards: what we thought of the show, our favourite announcements and we tally who won our prediction game.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:06)
This Week’s Topic: The Game Awards Wrap-up (00:51:25)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:20)
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Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Hop in the Warthog, Spartan, we're saving Cortana! On this week's GoGCast, Leah has first impressions of the Halo Infinite Campaign and Simon managed to beat the queue and log into Final Fantasy XIV to play Endwalker, the latest expansion. Plus we chat console shortage and Holiday shopping, PlayStation planning to take on Gamepass and Activision-Blizzard's presence at the upcoming Game Awards.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:50)
- Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (00:28:00)
- Halo Infinite Campaign First Impressions (00:31:11)
This Week’s News (00:42:14)
- Console shortage and holiday shopping (00:42:14)
- Playstation new service to take on Gamepass (00:52:45)
- Activision Blizzard will not be a part of the Game Awards outside of nominations (00:59:40)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:35)
Low-Poly twitter accounts:
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Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
This week on the GoGCast, we catch up on the latest news regarding the Activision-Blizzard lawsuits and toxic work culture, see what people are building in Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise, and crown the Xbox Series S the big winner of this year’s Black Friday sales.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:55)
This Week’s News (00:34:07)
- The Activision-Blizzard the story so far and why Jen Oneal left (00:34:07)
- Animal Crossing players are designing cannabis dispensary (00:50:35)
- The best selling console during Black Friday as the Xbox Series S (00:55:55)
- Animal Crossing had a Black Friday event (01:02:54)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:10)
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Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Let the games begin! The nominees are out for this year’s edition of The Game Awards so it’s time for our annual betting game! We picked 14 out of the 30 categories, and place our bet on which game will take home the trophy. Play along with us and tune in to The Game Awards on December 9th to see which predictions came true. Plus, we share our first impressions of the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:35)
- Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta (00:29:40)
This Week’s Topic: The Game Awards Bets (00:45:00)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:30)
Summoning Salt video recommended by Simon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NscWoJVrEfw
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Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Preston Willke of Level Zero Podcast joins us for this review filled GoGCast! We first drive our dream cars through beautiful Mexico in Forza Horizon 5. Then we face X Parasites in Metroid Dread. Finally, we take an emotional journey in Before Your Eyes. Plus we chat about the 20 year anniversary of Xbox, rumours about Halo Infinite, GTA Trilogy’s rocky launch and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:17)
- Forza Horizon 5 (00:25:17)
- New World (00:48:00)
- Metroid Dread (00:50:28)
- Before Your Eyes (00:53:15)
This Week’s News (00:59:42)
- Forza Horizon 5 is Microsoft Game Studios’ biggest game launch (00:59:42)
- GTA Trilogy unplayable on PC, affects entire Rockstar lineup on PC (01:02:38)
- Xbox 20th anniversary event Monday (01:07:29)
- Rumor: Halo Infinite multiplayer coming on Monday? (01:08:55)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:24)
The From Soft content creators Simon mentioned:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ZullietheWitch
https://www.youtube.com/c/VaatiVidya
Follow Preston on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ptwillke
Check out Level Zero Podcast: https://levelzeropod.com/
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
It’s here, it’s here! The Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 update is live and so is the Happy Home Paradise DLC! We chat about everything new and shiny for your island. Plus, we chat about Blizzard delaying both Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4, Devolver Digital acquiring studios, the Elden Ring gameplay preview and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:10)
- Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 and Happy Home Paradise DLC (00:15:10)
This Week’s News (00:35:26)
- FF14 Endwalker delayed 2 weeks (00:35:26)
- Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 delayed (00:41:23)
- Elden Ring gameplay preview (00:49:55)
- Square Enix blames Crystal Dynamics for disappointing Marvel’s Avengers game (00:52:15)
- Devolver on a roll acquires studios and goes public (01:00:50)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:02)
Steve Saylor’s Accessibility Review of Forza Horizon 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kXQKLskFxE
Cecilia Blomdahl: https://www.youtube.com/c/CeciliaBlomdahl
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Moving doesn’t have to be stressful and can be wholesome? It is in Unpacking! Leah reviews Unpacking, a low stress game about unpacking your things and putting them away 😌 Plus, we chat about Xbox partnering with Sega, the latest PlayStation State of Play and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:28)
- Unpacking review (00:33:25)
This Week’s News (00:41:42)
- Acti-Blizz CEO ends forced arbitration and takes massive pay cut (00:41:42)
- Xbox Hardware Sales Rise By 166%, partners with SEGA (00:52:14)
- Ubisoft is partnering with NFT game developers (00:57:14)
- PlayStation State of Play (01:05:15)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:09:37)
DISCLAIMER: Unpacking review code provided by Witch Beam. The opinions expressed in the article above have not been affected by, dictated or edited in any way by the provider. For more information please see Girls on Games’ Code of Journalistic Ethics.
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Managing a chocolate shop in a haunted mansion? Yes please! This week, we gush over the recently teased Haunted Chocolatier which is the next game by Stardew Valley creator Concerned Ape. Plus, Leah has first impressions of Rider’s Republic and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:56)
- Rider’s Republic free trial (00:35:00)
- Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy first impressions (00:47:04)
This Week’s News (00:54:22)
- CDPR acquires The Molasses Flood Studio (00:54:22)
- Concerned Ape’s next game is called Haunted Chocolatier (00:57:36)
- Simon God of war coming to PC: Confirms Nvidia database leak (01:03:01)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:07)
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Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Holy events and announcements, Batman! It’s time to wrap-up the latest announcements from the Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct, Minecraft Live and DC Fandom. Plus, Ali has first impressions of Back4Blood and Leah has played more Far Cry 6.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:50)
- Back4Blood (00:34:55)
- Far Cry 6 (00:46:17)
This Week’s News (00:52:08)
- Xbox fridge - Canada update (00:52:08)
- Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct wrap-up (00:54:35)
- Minecraft Live highlights (01:04:36)
- DC Fandom: Kill The Justice League Trailer and update on Gotham Knights (01:12:30)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:45)
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Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
When a seemingly simple server configuration change causes a massive data leak 😬 We discuss the latest leak from Twitch, the platform’s top earners and what it means for the gaming industry. We also chat about EA possibly dropping the FIFA branding for their football titles and how Eidos announced a four day work week for their Canadian studios.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:55)
- NHL 22 Free Trial (00:27:00)
- Far Cry 6 first impressions (00:31:19)
This Week’s News (00:38:11)
- Twitch data leak caused by server error details who are the platform’s top earners (00:38:11)
- EA Might drop the FIFA name (00:54:20)
- Eidos Montreal shifting to 4 day work week (01:00:58)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:44)
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