The Girls on Games Podcast

Rockstar Firings, Steam Hardware, Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and more

We’re diving into a news supernova this week: Rockstar layoffs, fresh Steam hardware, the Super Mario Galaxy movie, the Legend of Zelda movie, Pokopeia.. Whew! And that’s not all, we cap it off with a rapid-fire round of Humble Bumble. It’s a packed episode, so let’s go.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:24)
Dinkum (00:36:07)
Game On: Humble Bumble (00:38:27)
This Week’s News (00:44:58)
PMG report on Rockstar employee firing and alleged union busting (00:44:58)
New Steam Hardware (00:51:48)
Super Mario Galaxy movie trailer (01:02:34)
First look at the Legend of Zelda live action movie (01:06:02)
Pokopeia info (01:10:49)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:30)
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2025 The Game Awards Nominations and Moonlighter 2 First Impressions

It’s time for our annual tradition of figuring out who has their finger on the pulse of the video game industry. That’s right, it’s time to place your bets on the nominees of the 2025 Video Game Awards. Will Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 take home the most awards ever? Plus, Leah shares her first impressions of Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault early access. Strap in folks,this is going to be a journey! 
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:53)
Sea of Stars Throws of the Watchmaker DLC (00:25:45)
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Early Access (00:30:29)
Game On: Game Awards Trivia (00:41:45)
This Week’s Topic: 2025 Game Awards Nomination Betting Game (00:55:30)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:41:05)
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GTA 6 Delays, Take-Two Interactive on AI, Pokémon Legends ZA DLC and more

WHELP! We are getting a GTA 6 delay before getting GTA 6. Go figure. Plus, there is even more news from the Take Two interactive earnings call that we must discuss. We’re excited for the Pokemon ZA DLC and the podcast game this week is Name that NPC. It’s time for another GoGCast so let’s get this shindig started!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:54)
Pokémon Legends ZA (00:30:17)
Game On: Name that NPC (00:33:40)
This Week’s News (00:40:17)
Rockstar announces GTA 6 delays yet fires staff (00:40:17)
Take-Two CEO’s stands on AI: not an excuse to fire staff (00:50:20)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:13)
Extra bits:
Armored MMA https://youtu.be/E25-Fw8WlT4?si=5XkjwbpKUOzhzA5u
Mic The Snare’s How to spot AI Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hld8CNQdjQs 
Hermit Craft:
Mumbo Jumbo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpld9Ob-JF0
Grian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0iCPmtLUA
Tango Tek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_hVGzUbqhA
GeminiTay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFgOJX7WU6w
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Palworld vs Pokémon Ruling, Animal Crossing New Horizons Update, and more.

Order, Order in the court! This podcast is now in session! In this episode of the GoGCast, we have legal matters on our minds. A judge tells Nintendo to stuff it and we play a game of Suit Happens. May it please the court that Animal Crossing New Horizons has a new Nintendo Switch update on the way,  and no further questions. The defense rests!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:10)
Game On: Suits Happen (00:27:58)
This Week’s News (00:45:52)
Palword vs Pokémon: court tells Nintendo to stuff it (00:45:52)
Animal Crossing Switch 2 Version (00:57:47)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:17)
The Olsen Twin’s “Brother for Sale”: Brother For Sale
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PowerWash Simulator 2, Halo Campaign Evolved, and more

Roses are red, Violets are blue,
Getting stuff clean in PowerWash Simulator 2. 
Swipe left, or swipe right, let’s challenge the crew,
In this game of Humble Bumble to find the villainous boo. 
Grab your headphones, and have a sit, 
It’s time for another Girls on Games dopamine hit!
In this episode, Leah shares her first impressions of PowerWash Simulator 2, Cat brings a game of Humble Bumble where you have to find which villain you matched with on Bumble just by the profile description, and Halo is coming to PlayStation.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:50)
PowerWash Simulator 2 (00:43:30)
Game On: Humble Bumble (00:49:28)
This Week’s News (01:00:12)
Sony to stop support for PlayStation 4 (01:00:12)
Halo: Campaign Evolved (full remake of Combat Evolved) (01:07:26)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:19:57)
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Pokémon Legends ZA Review

Attrapez-les tous! 🥖 Leah returns to Lumiose City in Pokémon Legends ZA where she strives to be the very best in the battle royale. Grab your café au lait and croissant and prepare for Cat’s adventure in becoming an at home barista. Plus, to keep things on theme, we play a round of Pokémon: Ball or Bluff. We’ve got mons on the brain so let’s get caffeinated!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:30)
Game On: Pokémon Ball or Bluff (00:47:55)
This Week’s Topic: Pokémon Legends ZA Review (00:56:28)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:09)
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Ghost of Yotei, Gamepass Price Increase, and more

We’re riding through the flowery and grassy landscapes of the isle of Ezo. Joelle and Cat share their first impressions of Ghost of Yotei. Plus, we re-evaluate our Gamepass subscriptions following an offer overhaul and significant price increase. Finally, Cat brings back a round of Steamy Game reviews where we read funny out of context game reviews from Steam and guess which game it’s about!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:00)
Ghost of Yotei (00:19:22)
Game On: Steamy Game Reviews (00:45:24)
This Week’s News (00:52:31)
GamePass price increase (00:52:31)
Seems CoD lost $300m in game sales because of Gamepass (01:07:55)
Xbox responds to Gamepass price increase backlash (01:11:52)
Rumours of Xcloud free version with ads (01:16:49)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:26:36)
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PlayStation Sate of Play, MineCraft Live, and more

It’s a bountiful fall harvest of game announcements! We check out the latest PlayStation State of Play and Minecraft Live. Plus, EA is going private? Also, Leah shares her first impressions of Slime Rancher 2. Bundle up and grab your seasonal hot beverage and let’s get this GoGCast going.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:23)
Slime Rancher 2 (00:36:25)
Game On: Publisher Trivia Gauntlet (00:40:04)
This Week’s News (00:54:25)
PlayStation State of Play (00:54:25)
Minecraft Live (01:09:58)
EA goes private in $55b buyout by private investors (01:13:12)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:25:27)
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Consume Me Review

Feeling philosophical? A little academic? Is the existential dread setting in? Or are you just hungry? The GoGcast is here for you. Cat reviews the semi-autobiographical indie game ‘Consume Me’ which tells the story of a young girl named Jenny battling self worth and self image issues. We also learn about a Grand Theft Auto university class we want to take as an elective. Grab a snack, sit down, cause class is in session.
 
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:00)
Consume Me Review  (00:33:54)
 
Game On: Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:55:56)
 
This Week’s News (01:00:28)
We Got a GTA College History Class Before GTA 6 
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:39)
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Nintendo Direct Highlights

In this episode of the GoGCast, we catch up on the latest Nintendo Direct including the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Brothers, Ditto going from Pokémon to a little girl and the return of the Virtual Boy. So grab that power-up and let’s-a-go!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:58)
New SkyCard season (00:23:58)
More Hollow Knight: Silksong (00:33:25)
Game On: Pokémon or City Name? (00:43:32)
This Week’s News: Nintendo Direct (00:50:54)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:23:28)
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