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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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Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
In this GoGCast, we mark the end of an era as Charles Martinet steps down as the voice of Mario and many other iconic Nintendo characters. Joelle gets yeasty with it as she played the Born of Bread demo. Plus, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is coming out early, research details how toxic gamers are bad for business, Samsung enters the cloud gaming market with a gaming projector, and more!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:42)
- Born of Bread Demo (00:33:08)
This Week’s News (00:48:52)
- End of an Era, Charles Martinet steps down as the voice of Mario (00:48:52)
- Assassin’s Creed Mirage coming out one week early (00:54:31)
- Research: Toxic Gamers are alienating your core demographic (00:57:34)
- Wraps coming for your Xbox Series X to spice up your console (01:06:07)
- Samsung making a portable cloud gaming projector (01:09:28)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:45)
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Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
On this week’s GoGCast, Joelle revisits a point and click gem and reviews Kentucky Route Zero. Cat goes on a rant about some discourse surrounding Baldur’s Gate 3. Finally, we chat about the failed $2b deal between Embracer Group and Savvy Games, and how Netflix games are coming to TVs and PCs.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:22)
- Kentucky Route Zero (00:28:17)
This Week’s News (00:34:23)
- No, Baldur’s Gate 3 is not causing developers to panic (00:34:23)
- Embracer Group and Savvy Games: The $2b deal that fell through (01:00:09)
- Netflix tests streaming games to TVs and PCs (01:06:26)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:56)
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Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
We’re exploring Faerûn and cooking up tasty dishes on this week’s GoGCast! Cat reviews the much anticipated Baldur’s Gate 3, and yes, this game will be her entire personality for the foreseeable future. Joelle and Leah review the snackable and heartwarming Venba. Plus, Red Dead Redemption is coming to the Nintendo Switch and Devolver gets cheeky with their delayed games announcement.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:52)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 (00:27:10)
- Venba (00:45:18)
This Week’s News (00:52:45)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 Massive success a surprise to studio (00:52:45)
- Devolder Delayed is a cheeky way to announce delayed games (00:59:17)
- Red Dead Redemption coming to Switch (01:01:53)
- New Zealand approves Blizzard Acquisition (01:03:57)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:06)
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Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
On this week’s GoGCast, we check out the latest rumours on the next Nintendo console, await the results of Microsoft’s final submission to the CMA, and Nikki Minaj and Snoop Dogg are coming to Call of Duty. Plus, Joelle reviews the heart wrenching Endling - Extinction is Forever.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:18)
- Endling - Extinction is Forever (00:40:05)
This Week’s News (00:44:45)
- Nintendo targets 2024 with next-gen console (00:44:45)
- Microsoft Sends Final Submission to CMA (00:53:53)
- Nikki Minaj and Snoop Dogg skins coming to Call of Duty (00:56:37)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:55)
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Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
It’s a fluffier and chiller episode of the GoGCast this week. Leah tries her hand at being a mechanic with Car Simulator 2021 and finds money makin’ schemes. We also marvel at people finding a way to speedrun Pokémon Sleep quests, take a gander at the African gaming market which is booming, and say GG to gamers tricking an AI into making a fake Warcraft article.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:22)
- Diablo IV Patch (00:32:13)
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 (00:44:57)
This Week’s News (00:50:46)
- People are speedrunning Pokémon Sleep… ? (00:50:46)
- Africa’s gaming market is expected to top 1 billion in 2024 - in the face of a global slow down (00:58:12)
- Warcraft fans trick AI article bot with Glorbo hoax (01:07:23)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:05)
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Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
On this episode of the GoGCast, we catch up on the latest news about the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard acquisition proceedings because a lot (like a lot a lot) has happened in the past few days. Plus, we say good-bye to Xbox Gold and hello to Game Pass Core and Joelle reviews Humanity.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:33:34)
- Humanity (00:40:53)
This Week’s News (00:44:10)
- FTC lost the lawsuit and was denied appeal, meanwhile, Microsoft in in talks with the CMA in the UK (00:44:10)
- TLDR by Yahoo! Finance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K9t_eSIR8c
- Microsoft and Sony enter deal for Call of Duty to stay on PlayStation (00:48:58)
- Xbox Gold being decommissioned, evolving into Game Pass Core (00:54:00)
- New handheld gaming consoles will need replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU (01:11:14)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:52)
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Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
We take the plunge on this week’s GoGCast 🌊 Simon reviews Dave the Diver, a simple game about exploring the depth of the sea and managing a sushi restaurant. He also gives his impression of the Sea of Stars demon. Plus, EA announces a Black Panther game in the works, SEGA thinks the blockchain is stupid (and we agree), more pixel remasters might be on the way and we check out some of the unusual romance options in Baldur’s Gate 3.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:55)
- Dave the Diver (00:26:04)
- Sea of Stars demo (00:31:10)
This Week’s News (00:35:50)
- EA announces Black Panther Game (00:35:50)
- SEGA thinks the blockchain is stupid (00:46:53)
- Square Enix considering more Pixel Remasters after Final Fantasy success (00:48:31)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 Unusual Romance Options - Potential SPOILERS (00:51:17)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:57:51)
Games That Don’t Fake The Space by Jacob Geller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q85l1Fenc5w
How the Sims Think by Game Maker’s Toolkit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gf2MT-IOsg&t=658s&pp=ygUUZ2FtZSBtYWtlcidzIHRvb2xraXQ%3D
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Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Wait, is this for real? 🤯 On this week’s GoGCast, we are re-evaluation what we know. Baldur’s Gate 3 announces a change of date and is releasing earlier. Call of Duty’s new anti-cheat measure is showing decoys to cheaters. MineCraft makes 4 times more on Switch than Xbox. Plus, Joelle played the Pikmin 4 Demo and Leah tried House Flipper 2.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:10:30)
- Pikmin 4 Demo (00:16:50)
- House Flipper 2 Demo (00:22:30)
This Week’s News (00:27:36)
- Baldur’s Gate 3 releases… early (00:29:35)
- Call of Duty anti-cheat devs get creative (00:36:17)
- Minecraft makes 4 times more revenue on Switch than on Xbox (00:41:26)
- Nier Creator Yoko Taro lost his head… just to replace it with another one (00:44:57)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:48:55)
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Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wahoo! On this week’s GoGCast, we recap the latest Nintendo Direct and get excited for Super Mario Wonder and Super Mario RPG Remake. Plus, we recap the crunchy headlines coming out of the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard FTC hearings.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:26)
This Week’s News (00:20:34)
- Nintendo Direct announces Super Mario RPG remake (00:21:45)
- Barbie themed Xbox and barbie cars in Forza Horizon 5 (00:33:34)
- Now you can eat Mario’s face thanks to Oreo (00:39:38)
- All the stuff happening with the Xbox FTC trials (00:43:35)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:58:55)
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This episode is sponsored by Manscaped: use the code ‘girlsongames’ at check-out to 20% your order!
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Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
On this week’s GoGCast, Simon played a console game on purpose! He shares his impressions of the Final Fantasy XVI demo. Plus, we chat about the latest geek chic streetwear and hit peak nostalgia thanks to McDonalds releasing a Game Boy Color game.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:18)
- Final Fantasy XVI Demo (00:19:22)
This Week’s News (00:32:19)
- Official Team Rocket streetwear collection (00:33:24)
- Xbox X Bauer collection (00:36:10)
- Starfield said to have the fewest bugs in any Bethesda game (00:37:15)
- Overwatch 2 is charging you for the PvE it didn't cancel (00:40:50)
- McDonalds releases new *checks notes* Game Boy Color game… (00:56:07)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:00)
The Diablo 4 resource site mentioned by Simon:
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This episode is sponsored by Manscaped: use the code ‘girlsongames’ at check-out to 20% your order!
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