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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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Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
We caught up with Joelle on this week’s GoGCast as she’s back from her vacation. She chats about her trip to an arcade, finally trying to play Elden Ring, and picking up Super Mario RPG Remake. Plus, the FTC isn’t down with the new Game Pass tiers and we look into the trends in arcade gaming.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:43)
- Super Mario RPG Remake (00:43:47)
This Week’s News (00:47:18)
- The FTC isn’t down with the new Game Pass offering (00:47:18)
- Future Financial Trends of Arcade Gaming (00:56:17)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:02)
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
We’re going on a "slaycation" in the Alps for this week’s GoGCast. Cat reviews the magical, mythical and scenic Dungeons of Hinterberg, a game that takes you on a puzzle solving adventure in a mountain Austrian village. Leah reviews the portable and adorable strategy game Outlanders 2: Second Nature.
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:21:30)
What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:58)
- Dungeons of Hinterberg (00:32:58)
- Outlanders 2: Second Nature (00:50:58)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:06)
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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
On this week’s GoGCast, we move things a little to the left. A little more. A smidge more. Ok good! Joelle reviews the tidy and colourful puzzle game A Little To The Left. Plus, we chat about delays for the Horizon show and Cities: Skylines 2’s console version, and laud Nintendo for announcing it will not use Generative AI amidst copyright concerns.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:20)
- A Little To The Left (00:17:40)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:24:52)
This Week’s News (00:40:33)
- Horizon show on hold due to showrunner accusation (00:40:33)
- Unlike competitors, Nintendo is not planning to use Generative AI in games (00:44:25)
- Cities: Skylines 2 for console delayed indefinitely (00:56:33)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:58:25)
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Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
We’re getting into summer vibes on this week’s GoGCast. We check out the deals available during the Summer Steam Sale and watch amazing speed runs during Summer Games Done Quick. Plus, Xbox Cloud is coming to Amazon Fire Sticks and we say good-bye to Forza Horizon 4.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:42)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:37:06)
This Week’s News (00:45:17)
- After The Crew, it’s Forza Horizon 4’s turn to get delisted (00:45:17)
- Steam Summer Sale is on (00:49:55)
- Summer Games Done Quick (00:56:41)
- Xbox Cloud x Amazon Fire partnership (01:00:05)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:00)
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Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
On this week’s GoGCast, we circle back to that Nintendo Direct from last week and geek out about finally playing as Zelda in a The Legend of Zelda game! Also, Metroid Prime 4! It’s still happening! Plus Joelle shares how she’s enjoying watching people play the Elden Ring DLC because if you don’t want to play it, you can surely watch it.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:05)
- Tiny Bookshop (00:33:58)
- Elden Ring: The Shadow of the Erdtree (00:35:40)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:41:27)
This Week’s News (00:51:35)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:42)
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
On this week’s GoGCast, we miss the Nintendo Direct by one frikkin’ day because of our recording schedule. While you, the listeners know what was announced, past Leah, Cat and Joelle do not. So, we speculate on what will be announced during said Direct. Plus, we reminisce about E3 past and learn how subsidies made Montreal such an important city for the video game industry.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:00)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:43:57)
This Week’s News (00:54:15)
- 20 Years Ago, Nintendo E3 Press Conference Changed the Company’s Trajectory (00:54:15)
- Nintendo Direct, June 18th 7am PT (00:59:00)
- How subsidies helped Montreal become the Hollywood of video games (01:06:20)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:24:05)
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Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
It’s that time of the year again, it’s E3.. Uh! Summer Game Fest, with all the wonderful press conferences presenting the next releases of games. We share our highlights from the Xbox Showcase, Wholesome Direct, Devolver Digital, Ubisoft Forward and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:23)
- Rolling Hills (00:33:34)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:36:56)
This Week’s News: Summer Game Fest Announcements (00:45:46)
- Polygon’s Coverage: https://www.polygon.com/24164106/summer-game-fest-2024
- Devolver Direct: https://www.devolverdirect.com/launch
- Wholesome Direct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV4LvEYJcg&ab_channel=WholesomeGames
Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:50)
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Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Extra! Extra! Hear all about it! 📢 We’re doing a news round-up and catch-up for this week’s GoGCast. We chat about the great media consolidation as IGN acquires Eurogamer, Game Industry Biz and other game media banners. Also, a former Square Enix exec spills the beans on video game budgets and financial targets. Finally, we have a look at the Assassin’s Creed Shadows reveal trailer and the upcoming schedule for Summer Game Fest.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:00)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:43:00)
This Week’s News (00:52:29)
- Former Square Enix exec on why Final Fantasy sales don’t meet expectations and chances of recouping insane AAA budgets (00:52:29)
- The Great Game Media Consolidation (01:06:30)
- Assassin's Creed Shadows Trailer (01:15:23)
- Summer Game Fest 2024 Schedule (01:20:45)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:24:52)
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Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
We got games on games on games on games for this week’s GoGCast. We have reviews of the pixel metroidvania Animal Well, visual puzzle game Ouros, charming action-adventure Hauntii, and hauntingly immersive Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. All of these reviews are spoiler-free.
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:26:05)
What is Everyone Playing? (00:33:50)
- Animal Well (00:34:31)
- Ouros (00:45:41)
- Hauntii (00:49:40)
- Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (00:55:50)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:33)
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Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
In this episode of the GoGCast, we unbox (🥁) all the Xbox news from the past week including the closures of four studios: Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog and Roundhouse Games. We discuss what it means for the future of gaming at Microsoft, and reactions from the gaming community - from gamers to game devs.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:20)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:56)
This Week’s News: Xbox Studio Closures (00:38:57)
- Kinda Funny - Has Xbox Lost Your Trust? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZdGBVk5FZk&t=2960s
- SkillUp - The Activision-ing of Xbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAb21GaTEGw
- IGN - Phil Spencer and the Battle for Xbox’s Soul : https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-and-the-battle-for-xboxs-soul
- Gameranx - what the HELL is going on with Xbox? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvdXtEpEaA&t=1s
- Moist Critical - Xbox Situation is Sad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZofF9gdkHeY
- Parris Lilly - Thoughts on Xbox and a look back on where things are headed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDkKiwjmqwo
- Kinda Funny - The Xbox Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPvhlTMN08&t=2998s
- Mr Matty Plays - Xbox RESPONDS to the drama : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvdXtEpEaA&t=1s
- Jeff Grub - perfect dark and summer game mess update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPtzkxO0Ges
- Bloomberg - Microsoft’s Xbox is Planning More Cuts After Studio Closures: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/xbox-studio-closures-microsoft-plans-more-cost-cutting-measures-after-layoffs
Outro and Wrap-up (01:30:34)
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