The Girls on Games Podcast

PlayStation 5 Reveal Event - GoGCast 274

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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Xbox Series X/S, Crusader Kings III, Ubisoft Forward and more - GoGCast 273

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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Best Friends Forever, Marvel's Avengers, Mario's 35th Anniversary and more - GoGCast 272

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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Tell Me Why Review and Gamescom Opening Night Live - GoGCast 271

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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Spiritfarer, PGA Tour 2k1, Gotham Knights and more - GoGCast 270

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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#FreeFortnite and Halo Infinite Delayed - GoGCast 269

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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Littlewood Review, Blizzard Salaries, Suicide Squad Game and more - GoGCast 268

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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Halo Infinite Hype - GoGCast 267

Get in the Warthog, Spartan, we’re going gaming! Special guest Adam, aka Arkemage, joins us on the GoGCast to get us hyped for Halo Infinite. We discuss the reveal gameplay trailer, how the multi-player will be free to play and more.

 

What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:23)

• Grounded 1st impressions (00:17:20)

This Week’s News (00:26:28)

• Horizon Zero Dawn PC specs (00:26:28)
• Accessibility updates for Ghost of Tsushima (00:31:58)
• Tons of old N64 source code leaked (L IS REAL 2401!) (00:35:02)
• Things to watch soon: PlayStation Revolution documentary and Netflix is producing a Splinter Cell anime (00:39:00)

This Week’s Topic: Halo Infinite Hype (00:42:42)

• Halo Infinite Multi-player will be free to play and 120FPS on Xbox Series X
• 'Halo Infinite' team on graphics criticism: 'we do have work to do'

Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:13)

 

Su Lee's 'I'll Just Dance': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOPCPUq9f_g

 

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Ooblets Review and Xbox Games Showcase Recap - GoGCast 266

Join us on a new farming journey as we grow little dancing friends in this week’s GoGCast. Leah and Ali review the early access of Ooblets, a cute farming and creature collector game available on Xbox and PC. Plus, from Halo Infinite to Fable and everything in between, we share our highlights from the Xbox Games Showcase.

 

What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:02)

• Ooblets Review (00:20:58)

This Week’s News (00:49:33)

• Xbox Games Showcase

Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:40)

 

Check out the Unofficial Ooblets Guide Leah mentioned: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/163TLDNj6o4jrQj1rbeNj--Hzd1mnQIZgLV2YnYVRxv8/edit#gid=1467132694

DISCLAIMER: Ooblets review code provided by Glumberland. 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.

Ghost of Tsushima Review - GoGCast 265

In this week’s GoGCast, Simon became a samurai and saved Tsushima Island from invaders. He has a full spoiler-free review of Ghost of Tsushima, an open world RPG exclusive to the PlayStation 4. Plus, we chat about some Xbox news and discuss some of the games Valve unfortunately cancelled.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:07:49)

• Ghost of Tsushima Review (00:13:12)
• Ooblets first impressions (00:47:47)

This Week’s News (00:49:31)

• xCloud to be bundled with Game Pass Ultimate (00:49:31)
• Microsoft discontinues the Xbox One X and Xbox One S Digital (00:52:10)
• Valve revealed that at least five games were cancelled between Episode 2 and Alyx on The "Final Hours of Half-Life: Alyx" (00:58:16)
• Valve employees want to build a 'full-scale,' non-VR Half-Life game (01:02:23)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:15)

DISCLAIMER: Ghost of Tsushima review code provided by PlayStation 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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