The Girls on Games Podcast

Ninja on Mixer, E3 data leaks, Ooblets targeted - GoGCast 219

What a week it has been! Ninja switched to Mixer, Tencent and Nintendo are bringing the Switch to China, E3 and the ESA fucked up bad, Rockstar Games changes for the better, and more. Plus we press “F” to pay our respects to Ali’s now defunct PC.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:11:00)

This Week’s News (00:33:10)

• Tencent and Nintendo bringing the Switch to China (00:33:58)
• Conditions at Rockstar improve following reports of crunch culture and toxic workplace (00:39:56)
• Ninja, a Fortnite Star, Leaps From Twitch to Mixer (00:46:34)
• E3 Accidentally Doxxed Over 2000 Journalists, YouTubers, And Streamers (00:58:46)
• Game devs being targets of death threats and further harassment from Epic exclusivity deal (01:07:05)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:25:55)

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Just The News and Fire Emblem: Three Houses - GoGCast 218

We discuss some stats about online gaming harassment, how people got conned into working at a non-existent video game company, Google Stadia AMA and more. Plus, Cat shares her first impressions Fire Emblem: Three Houses, her most anticipated game of the year.

What’s Everyone Playing? (00:02:08)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses First Impressions (00:02:08)

This Week in News (00:31:33)

• 74% of adults were harassed while playing games online (00:31:33)
• How Over 25 People Got Scammed Into Working At A Nonexistent Game Company (00:43:57)
• Google won't and can’t assure that game purchases will remain ours (00:52:16)
• Monster Prom Team Says Papa Roach Stole Game Art For Tour Poster (01:03:20)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:24)

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Interview with Tod Fennell - GoGCast 217

Actor Tod Fennell joins us for this week’s GoGCast! You may know him as Bean in Far Cry New Dawn or even from his roles in Lassie and Are You Afraid of the Dark. We chat with Tod about his career and how he went from roles on TV to acting in video games. Plus, we discuss the latest news on the Nintendo Switch Joycon issues and chat about Overwatch’s latest hero, the barefoot Sigma.

What’s Everyone Playing? (00:05:05)

This Week in News (00:26:56)

• Update on Nintendo Switch Joycon Issues (00:26:56)
• Browsing Reddit in Minecraft is a Steady Descent into an Abyss (00:32:41)
• New Overwatch character: Sigma, a shield tank (00:36:17)
• Role Queue for Overwatch will go live season 18, early Sept (00:45:44)

Topic: Interview with Todd Fennell (00:49:08)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:01:19)

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Just The News: Nintendo Switch Lite, Apex Legends Hackers and more - GoGCast 216

This week’s GoGCast is a news round-up. We chat about the Nintendo Switch Lite, Apex Legends cheaters, Zoombinis Remastered and more.

What’s Everyone Playing? (00:03:56)

• Philips Hue Play Review (00:17:57)
• Samsung QLED 8K and moon landing event (00:24:55)

This Week in News (00:27:00)

• Study finds social media is causing depression in teens, not video games (00:27:00)
• Respawn making cheaters play against each other (00:35:05)
• Nintendo switch lite and updated OG switch (00:39:10)
• Zoombinis Remastered (00:51:40)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:58:03)

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2019 in Gaming Mid-Year Review - GoGCast 215

We just passed the mid-year point and it’s time to look back on the games that came out so far and to look forward to those still to come. From the games available so far, we discuss our surprises, disappointments and favourite games. We also chat about which upcoming games we’re excited to play. Plus Simon and Cat recap this year’s edition of Montreal Comiccon.

What’s Everyone Playing? (00:04:00)

This Week in News (00:32:15)

• Montreal Comiccon 2019 recap  (00:32:15)
• Cuphead Show Coming to Netflix (00:46:57)
• With Dad’s Support, One Teen is Playing ‘Fortnite’ Instead of Going to High School (00:49:10)

Topic: 2019 in Gaming Mid-Year Review (01:02:21)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:00)

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The Responsibility of Streamers - GoGCast 214

Watching people play games online is as popular as playing the games themselves. We know the gaming community is amazing but a toxicity festers within it: console wars, “hard core gamers” and “filthy casuals”, unhealthy competitive behaviours, slurs confused for smack talk, the list goes on. However, what happens when a popular streamer goes beyond said toxicity and not only violates their chosen platform’s ToS but also an industry event’s rules and state law? Not much more than a slap on the wrist it seems. As independent creators including streamers are reaching celebrity status and finding themselves to be role models for a younger audience, we discuss the responsibility that comes with such popularity and the role played by the platform that supports them.

What’s Everyone Playing? (00:05:31)

• Bloodstained First Impressions (00:10:45)

This Week in News (00:29:12)

• Stats shows European gamers not really into gaming streaming services (00:29:12)
• People are pissed about sword and shield’s limited pokedex and game freak responded (00:36:37)
• SGDQ is Live (00:50:00)

Topic: The Responsibility of Streamers (00:51:22)

• How Twitch Is Now Holding Streamers Responsible For Their Audiences (via GamerCrate)
• How much does a streamer make per sub? (via Quora)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:28:05)

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E3 2019 with Steve Saylor - GoGCast 213

Steve Saylor is back on the GoGCast! He just attended his very first E3 and he tells us all about it and some of the demo he saw and played including Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Pokémon Sword and Shield, Watch Dogs Legion and more. Plus we have first impressions of Cadence of Hyrule and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.

What’s Everyone Playing? (00:02:57)

• Cadence of Hyrule impressions (00:10:13)

This Week in News (00:13:44)

• Riot officially under investigation for gender discrimination (00:13:44) 
• Breath of the Wild 2 is DLC that got so big it became a new game (00:18:56)
• Harry Potter Wizards Unite is finally available  (00:24:17)

Topic: E3 2019 with Steve Saylor (a.k.a. Blind Gamer) (00:39:01)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:14:10)

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E32019 Wrap-Up - GoGCast 212

Oh how it’s good to be a gamer when June rolls around! E3 2019 has come and gone so it’s time for us to wrap up some of the biggest announcements and news coming out of one of the most important video game event in the world. We share our favourite announcements and moments from the conferences, biggest surprises and some of our disappointments (looking at you Splinter Cell) from the 2019 edition of E3! Strap yourself in, it’s a big one.

Huge shout-out the fine folks that put e3-recap.com toghether! Check it out their interactive archive of all the conferences, trailers and announcements from current and past E3!

What’s Everyone Playing? (00:06:35)

Topic: (00:20:59)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:57:12)

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E3 2019 Predictions - GoGCast 211

E3 2019 is almost upon us and it’s time to cast our predictions! The actual Netflix of games? A new Xbox console teased? Dragon Age 4? Dare we say it: Animal Crossing on Switch?! Predictions, wishful thinking, call it what you like but we discuss which announcements and major trends we think will come from E3 2019.

 

What’s Everyone Playing? (00:04:03)

This Week in News (00:22:22)

Microsoft brings Xbox Game Pass to PC and Xbox Studio games are coming to Steam (00:22:22)
Cuphead heading to… Tesla (00:28:51)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare details and trailer (00:31:56)
The Rainbow Six Canada Nationals are heading to EGLX (00:36:14)
Google Stadia info coming on the 6th (00:37:58)

Topic: E3 2019 Predictions (00:40:00)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:50)

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Pre-E3 Scramble: New Round-Up - GoGCast 210

It’s the pre-E3 news scramble with all the teasers, trailers and rumours. We react to the Death Stranding trailer, train Pokémons in our sleep, assemble The Avengers with Square Enix and more.

What’s Everyone Playing? (00:02:25)

This Week in News (00:13:58)

• Gaming Disorder makes the The International Classification of Diseases list (00:13:58)
• Death Stranding trailer and the game is coming November 8th 2019 (00:18:43)
• Great Rune, a new FROMSOFTWARE game in collaboration with George RR Martin (00:24:45)
• Avengers game by Eidos Montreal teased (00:28:09)
• Sonic movie gets delayed to February 14th, 2020 - Happy valentines day! (00:31:18)
• Mario Maker 2 won’t let you play with your friends… who wants to play with their friends anyways? (00:34:35)
• Cadence of Hyrule might be out on May 30 (00:38:03)
• PlayStation Days of Play kicks off June 7 - good deals! (00:40:54)
• Pokémon Press conference announces Pokémon Home, Pokémon Sleep and more (00:43:21)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:59:44)