The Girls on Games Podcast

Ghost of Yotei, Gamepass Price Increase, and more

We’re riding through the flowery and grassy landscapes of the isle of Ezo. Joelle and Cat share their first impressions of Ghost of Yotei. Plus, we re-evaluate our Gamepass subscriptions following an offer overhaul and significant price increase. Finally, Cat brings back a round of Steamy Game reviews where we read funny out of context game reviews from Steam and guess which game it’s about!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:00)
Ghost of Yotei (00:19:22)
Game On: Steamy Game Reviews (00:45:24)
This Week’s News (00:52:31)
GamePass price increase (00:52:31)
Seems CoD lost $300m in game sales because of Gamepass (01:07:55)
Xbox responds to Gamepass price increase backlash (01:11:52)
Rumours of Xcloud free version with ads (01:16:49)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:26:36)
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PlayStation Sate of Play, MineCraft Live, and more

It’s a bountiful fall harvest of game announcements! We check out the latest PlayStation State of Play and Minecraft Live. Plus, EA is going private? Also, Leah shares her first impressions of Slime Rancher 2. Bundle up and grab your seasonal hot beverage and let’s get this GoGCast going.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:23)
Slime Rancher 2 (00:36:25)
Game On: Publisher Trivia Gauntlet (00:40:04)
This Week’s News (00:54:25)
PlayStation State of Play (00:54:25)
Minecraft Live (01:09:58)
EA goes private in $55b buyout by private investors (01:13:12)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:25:27)
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Consume Me Review

Feeling philosophical? A little academic? Is the existential dread setting in? Or are you just hungry? The GoGcast is here for you. Cat reviews the semi-autobiographical indie game ‘Consume Me’ which tells the story of a young girl named Jenny battling self worth and self image issues. We also learn about a Grand Theft Auto university class we want to take as an elective. Grab a snack, sit down, cause class is in session.
 
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:00)
Consume Me Review  (00:33:54)
 
Game On: Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:55:56)
 
This Week’s News (01:00:28)
We Got a GTA College History Class Before GTA 6 
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:39)
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Nintendo Direct Highlights

In this episode of the GoGCast, we catch up on the latest Nintendo Direct including the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Brothers, Ditto going from Pokémon to a little girl and the return of the Virtual Boy. So grab that power-up and let’s-a-go!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:58)
New SkyCard season (00:23:58)
More Hollow Knight: Silksong (00:33:25)
Game On: Pokémon or City Name? (00:43:32)
This Week’s News: Nintendo Direct (00:50:54)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:23:28)
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Hollow Knight: Silksong Review

It’s finally here! Hollow Knight Silksong has launched and is breaking online game stores and player count records left right and center. That means real interesting things are happening in the fantasy critic leagues. To keep things on theme, Joelle brings us a round of Jeopardy full of roguelike trivia. It’s podcast time so let’s go for another run!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:23)
Game On: Roguelike Jeorpady (00:24:25)
This Week’s Topic: Hollow Knight: Silksong Review (00:40:00)
This Week’s News (00:52:31)
Hollow Knight: Silksong crashes stores and breaks records  (00:52:31)
Former Polygon Writers start news gaming site called Rogue (01:03:35)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:03)
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Barbie Project Friendship, Cult of The Lamb, Stardew Valley, and more

Ready for some cute games, with a twist? Cat restores a Malibu resort in Barbie Project Friendship, Leah grows her flock in Cult of the Lamb, and  we are all excited that Concerned Ape is gonna bring us more Stardew Valley. Joelle’s back from her moving adventure! Yay!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:43)
Barbie Project Friendship (22:40:00)
Cult of the Lamb (00:35:14)
This Week’s News (00:40:17)
Final Fantasy 14 close to ending PlayStation 4 support (00:40:17)
State of Play on Sept 3rd: Deepdive into 007 First Light (00:48:23)
Concerned Ape teases Stardew Valley 1.7 update during concert (00:49:58)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:54:05)
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GamesCom Opening Night Live Highlights

On this week’s GoGCast, it’s not so live from GamesCom. We share our favourite highlights from Opening Night Live and in case you missed it, Hollow Night Silk Song is coming out September 4. Cat continues her quest to catch all the planes in the sky and we play a round of What Came First.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:10:12)
Game On: What Came First? (00:33:58)
This Week’s News (00:40:29)
GamesCom Opening Night Live Highlights
Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:36)
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SkyCards Review and more

Now boarding Episode 505 of the GoGCast. 👩‍✈️ Cat turns into a full on plane spotter thanks to SkyCards, a mobile game where you catch and collect airplanes. Would you like tea or coffee? Tea it is, as we catch up on the drama surrounding Subnautica 2 and Disco Elysium 2. For today's onboard entertainment, we have a round of Super Steam Reviews. Please fasten your seatbelts and get ready for take-off. 🛫
What is Everyone Playing? (00:10:04)
SkyCards (00:10:04)
Game On: Super Steam Reviews (00:51:25)
This Week’s News (00:59:40)
Krafton’s Legal Response to ex-Subnautica 2 leaders (00:59:50)
PMG made a follow-up on the story about Disco Elysium and its studio (01:09:34)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:23:57)
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Is This Seat Taken? and Ritual of Raven Reviews

In this episode, Cat reviews the chill puzzle game Is This Seat Taken? where you make sure that shapes are sitting where they need to be. Leah scratches the farming sim itch, but this time with a little whimzy, magic and programming with Ritual of Raven. The podcast game of the week called What Came First, challenging our release schedule memories.
Game On: What Came First? (00:18:50)
This Week’s Topic: Is This Seat Taken and Ritual of Raven Reviews (00:27:22)
Is This Seat Taken Review (00:27:22)
Ritual of Raven First Impressions (00:44:56)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:17)
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Makeroom Review

The crew becomes interior decorators as we review Makeroom, a newly released game where you… make… rooms. Just that. Decorate cute rooms. Plus, Joelle tries to stump us with a game of ‘Who Said That?’
What is Everyone Playing? (00:39:14)
Game On: Who Said That? Cozy game edition (00:46:00)
This Week’s Topic: Makeroom Review (00:59:54)Outro and Wrap-up (01:23:55)
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