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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 Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
We’re one month away from the next generation of consoles and Sony released more information about the PlayStation 5’s backwards compatibility and a complete teardown video. Plus, we chat about the Baldur's Gate 3 early access, Amazon Games giving up on Crucible and how XCloud might be coming to Apple devices after all.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:53)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access (00:32:41)
This Week’s News (00:44:18)
- PlayStation 5 Backwards compatibility detailed (00:44:18)
- PlayStation 5 Teardown (00:49:50)
- Amazon is Giving up on Crucible, Offering Full Refunds (00:57:42)
- XCloud coming to Apple via web (01:03:13)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:50)
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Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Strap in for a long episode, gamers! Simon was on vacation and played a lot of games including Final Fantasy XV, Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice, and the new free to play action adventure RPG that is taking the world by storm, Genshin Impact. Plus, we unpack the comments by WBIE regarding JK Rowling’s anti-trans views, and the fact that despite saying they wouldn’t do so, CDPR is now crunching so they can meet Cyberpunk 2077’s release date. Finally, we chat about the latest Minecraft news including Steve coming to Super Smash Brothers Ultimate.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:31)
- Genshin Impact first impressions (00:49:45)
This Week’s News (00:54:50)
- WB adresses JK Rowling’s problematic views (00:54:50)
- CDPR enforcing 6 days work week ahead of Cyberpunk 2077 release (01:10:06)
- Steve and Alex from Minecraft joins SSBU (01:19:40)
- Minecraft Live (01:21:31)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:25:13)
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Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Nothing like announcing you’re doing the biggest studio acquisition in video game history just before your new console goes into pre-order, eh Microsoft? Wow! In case you missed it, Microsoft acquired Bethesda for a cool $7.5b USD. Yeah, you read that right. It seemed to have fanned interest in the Xbox Series X and S as the crew chats about the trials and tribulation of managing to pre-order the console. After all of that, Amazon figured it was the right time to announce their gaming streaming service named Luna.
Crew Check-in
- Xbox Series X pre-order
What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:34)
- Hades first impressions (00:31:34)
This Week’s News (00:33:37)
- Microsoft buys Bethesda for a cool $7.5b USD and says they will honour current console exclusives (00:33:37)
- French consumer group UFC-Que suing nintendo over planned obsolescence for JoyCons (00:45:10)
- Among Us reaching 388k players on Steam, Among Us 2 canceled, dev will work on Amon Us 1 instead (00:48:32)
- Amazon announces gaming streaming service named Luna (00:52:26)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:27)
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Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
We have a price and a date for the PlayStation 5! The console is coming November 12th to North-America for $500 and $400 USD. We chat about the reveal event itself, the games, the announcements, and Leah details her experience pre-ordering her All Digital PlayStation 5. We also chat about the latest Nintendo Direct Mini, and Simon and Cat also share their first impressions of super Mario 3D-All Stars which bring Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy to the Nintendo Switch.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:28)
- Super Mario 3D All-Stars (00:13:50)
- PlayStation 5 pre-orders (00:32:20)
This Week’s News (00:37:40)
- PlayStation 5 Reveal Event (00:37:40)
- 3DS officially discontinued (00:46:41)
- Nintendo Mini Direct (00:48:17)
- Cyberpunk’s PC requirements are surprisingly low (00:53:32)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:56:55)
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Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Rejoice console gamers: we have prices and a release date for the Xbox Series X/S, and we’re getting a PlayStation 5 event soon! We also discuss the rumours of a possible 4K capable Nintendo Switch and re-cap the latest Ubisoft Forward. Plus, Simon shares his first impressions of Crusader Kings III.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:34)
- Crusader Kings III (00:27:00)
This Week’s News (00:35:28)
- Microsoft announceds Xbox Series X and S date and prices and that Game Pass to include basic EA Play (00:35:28)
- PlayStation Event on Wednesday the 16th (00:45:21)
- Switch Pro 4K Rumors (00:46:29)
- Cyberpunk will have microtransactions, but not in the single player game (00:47:38)
- Ubisoft Forward Recap (00:58:48)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:51)
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Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Happy anniversary, Mario! We break down the recent announcements to celebrate 35 years of Super Mario Brothers. Simon also has the details on the upcoming NVIDIA RTX series. Spoilers: prices are surprisingly low. Plus, Ali and Cat review Best Friends Forever, a pet care and dating simulator. Ali also played some Marvel’s Avengers and Leah hits the ramps in Tony Hawk Pro Skater.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:02)
- Best Friends Forever Review (00:16:24)
- Marvel’s Avengers first impressions (00:35:11)
- Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 & 2 (00:46:02)
This Week’s News (00:50:23)
- Super Mario Bros 35th anniversary announcements (00:50:23)
- NVIDIA RTX 30 Series announced (00:58:40)
- Witcher 3 is the new Skyrim, coming to next gen with improvements (01:05:03)
- Tencent & Tim Hortons team up for esports themed coffee shops (01:06:30)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:50)
DISCLAIMER: Best Friends Forever and Marvel’s Avenger review code provided by PR. 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 Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
We’re going on a feels trip to Delos Crossing in this week’s GoGCast! Cat and Ali review Tell Me Why, Dontnod Entertainment’s latest story driven game where twins Tyler and Alison relive the events leading to their mother’s tragic death. Plus we go over some of the game trailers and announcements from Gamescom Opening Night Live and lowkey freak out about the next Dragon Age.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:00)
- Tell Me Why Review (00:23:00)
- Wasteland 3 first impressions (00:51:29)
This Week’s News (00:54:00)
- Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman passed away (00:54:00)
- Gamescom Opening Night Live highlights (00:57:58)
- Suicide Squad: Killed the Justice League Trailer (01:25:31)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:27:03)
DISCLAIMER: Tell Me Why review code provided by Xbox Canada. 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 Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
We’re going on a feelstrip in this week’s GoGCast as Leah and Ali review Spiritfarer, a heartwarming management game about accompanying souls into the afterlife. Simon also hit the digital green and shares his first impressions of PGA Tour 2K1. Plus, we discuss the Gotham Knight and Call of Duty announcements, Baldur’s Gate 3 going in early access and E3’s latest blunder. Finally, we catch up on the latest news regarding the Epic Games and Apple debacle.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:09:15)
- Spiritfarer first impressions (00:23:21)
- PGA Tour 2K21 first impressions (00:36:05)
This Week’s News (00:41:20)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 going in Early Access on Sept 30 (00:41:20)
- Gotham Knights announced during DC Fandome (00:45:30)
- Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War Trailer (00:50:52)
- E3 was cancelled twice this year (00:53:45)
- Continuing the Epic/Apple battle: Epic keeps weaponizing its player base, Apple says that Epic wanted a special deal including an ‘Epic Games Store’ as an app and Old iPhones are a hot commodity but only with fortnite installed (01:04:52)
Extra bits we mentioned: Baldur’s Gate 3 toe-sucking a ring https://twitter.com/Space_Yeen/status/1295907943414673408?s=20 Nightwing actor in a Pride and Prejudice remake https://www.youtube.com/user/LizzieBennet
Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:55)
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Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
It’s all about the V-bucks in this week’s GoGCast! We discuss the #FreeFortnite campaign as Epic joins other companies suing Apple over App Store practices. Halo Infinite is delayed to 2021 and we chat how it may impact the launch of the Xbox Series X. Plus, Catherine has first impressions of Ring Fit Adventure and Leah played Dodo Peak and the Tony Hawk Pro Skater demo.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:44)
- Ring Fit Adventure first impression (00:14:44)
- Dodo Peak first impression (00:36:19)
- Tony Hawk Pro Skater demo (00:39:52)
This Week’s News (00:45:32)
- Apple removes Fortnite from the Apple Store and Epic retaliates with lawsuit and #FreeFortnite campaign, joining other companies in open revolt against Apple’s practices (00:45:32)
- Halo Infinite delayed until 2021 (01:09:52)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:20:02)
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Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
We had a lot of catching up to do for this week’s GoGCast. We check out the latest PlayStation State of Play, discuss salary issues at Aeon Must Die's studio and at Blizzard, Leah gets hyped about the Rocksteady teasing a Suicide Squad game, and more. Plus, Leah reviews Littlewood, a wholesome resource management indie game.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:17)
- Littlewood Review (00:40:08)
This Week’s News (00:46:10)
- PlayStation State of Play (00:46:10)
- Aeon Must Die Studio Allegations (00:48:25)
- Blizzard Workers Organize on Company Slack Seeking Pay Increases (00:52:34)
- Game Pass and the Apple Problem (00:59:25)
- Leaked Xbox controller spoils the news we all knew about - another xbox console coming (01:02:46)
- Suicide Squad Game Incoming (01:04:10)
- Top Gaming Music (01:07:19)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:47)
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