The Girls on Games Podcast

Erica Review, Gaming Grandpas and Minecraft Bees - GoGCast 222

It’s been a week in the video game industry as many women and allies are coming forward with allegations of abuse and predatory behaviour from colleagues, some even considered as industry legends. We touch on this developing story but also discuss how Telltale seems to be making a comeback, how bees are coming to Minecraft and how grandpas are getting into gaming. Plus, Cat reviews Erica, an interactive live-action thriller.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:02:43)
Erica Review (00:02:43)
This Week’s News (00:25:48)
New allegations of abuse in the video game industry (00:25:48)
Gaming Grandpas (00:28:42)
Is Telltale making a comeback? (00:35:10)
Minecraft has bees! (00:45:17)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:51:05)
DISCLAIMER: Erica 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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Gamescom 2019 Highlights - GoGCast 221

Gamescom happened a lot was showcased beyond uncanny valley Norman Reedus taking a piss in the latest Death Stranding gameplay teaser. We share our highlights from Gamescom: what has peaked our interests, what left wanting for more and if we’ve had enough Hideo Kojima for a while (spoiler: we did).
What is Everyone Playing? (00:07:53)
This Week’s News (00:32:31)
GameStop Lays Off Over 100 People, Including Nearly Half Of Game Informer's Staff (00:32:31)
Joker and T-800 announced for MK11 (00:38:30)
This Week’s Topic: Gamescom 2019 Highlights (00:40:50)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:14:38)
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Women's Careers in Games, Minecraft, Game Revolution Exhibit - GoGCast 220

This week, we discuss the struggles of mid-career women in the video game industry including wage gaps, the infamous glass ceiling and the struggles of work-life balance especially as a parent. We also have some Minecraft news and Ali went to the Game Revolution exhibit at MoPOP. Plus, we review some games! Cat finished her first playthrough of Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Ali tried a new survival RPG called Smoke and Sacrifice.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:08:30)
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Review (00:08:30)
Smoke and Sacrifice Review (00:23:45)
This Week’s News (00:39:32)
Pixelles Helping Mid-career Women stay in Games (00:39:32)
Minecraft Cancels Super Duper Graphics Pack (00:46:54)
Ali’s trip to the Indie Game Revolution exhibit at MoPOP, the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture (00:56:13)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:14)
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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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