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GoGCast 427: The Power of Play, with Jay Hilchie, President of the ESAC
On this week’s GoGCast, we tap into the power of play and explore the good that video games do to those who play them. Jayson Hilchie, President of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada, joins us to chat about The Power of Play, a survey they conducted in partnership with the ESA and video game trade associations of 11 other countries to explore the positive aspects of gaming. Plus, we answer some listener questions.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:25)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:25)
This Week’s Topic: Interview with Jayson Hilchie, President of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (00:45:55)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:45)
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Nov 24, 2023
GoGCast 426: Grand Theft Auto 6 Teaser, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, with Kurston Von-Doom
On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Kurston Von-Doom, CEO of Mynno and Social & Digital Marketing Manager at Xbox Canada. We chat about his work in games and what he’s been playing. Plus we catch up on the latest video game news: the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is in the works, a Grand Theft Auto 6 teaser is coming in December, and The Legend of Us Part II is getting remastered for PlayStation 5.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:50)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:48:39)
This Week’s News (00:52:45)
* A live-action The Legend of Zelda movie is in the works (00:52:45)
* We are going to see Grand Theft Auto 6 in December (01:00:08)
* The Last of Us Part II getting a remaster for PS5 (01:07:14)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:44)
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Nov 16, 2023
GoGCast 425:The Game Awards Predictions with Marcel Dee
It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶 That’s right, it’s Game Awards season! Marcel Dee joins us for our annual prediction game, and this year, you can join in as well thanks to this handy-dandy form. We go through each category, look at the nominees and try to determine which game will win. After the show airs, we tally the results and see who got the most right. Let the predictions begin!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:07)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:46:53)
This Week’s News: Game Award Prediction Game (00:51:53)
Betting Form: https://forms.gle/72iZCYRRWZiqR8JS7
Outro and Wrap-up (01:38:41)
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Nov 9, 2023
GoGCast 424: Tackling our Video Game Backlog
As the year comes slowly to an end and as the new releases also slow down, it’s time to take a look at the games that piled up in our backlog. So on this week’s GoGCast, we take stock of our video game backlog and chat about some of the games we want to play before the end of the year.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:32)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:38:53)
This Week’s Topic: Tackling Our Video Game Backlog (00:51:35)
Some Holiday Sales to get those games on your list:
* Cozy Quest steam festival Nov 16-20: https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/40103847/view/3711588547195929823
* Target has buy 2 get one free on video games for the month of November ‘23: https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/target-announces-buy-2-get-1-free-deal-video-games-black-friday-november-2023/
* In the States best gaming sales: https://www.laptopmag.com/news/best-gaming-deals
* Game Deals Canada: https://www.gamedealscanada.com/
Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:42)
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Nov 2, 2023
Video Game Foods with EightBitBlonde - GoGCast 423
November is full of ‘national days’ tied to food: National Sandwich day is Nov 3, National Candy day on Nov 4th, and Nov 26 is National Cake day, and y’all know how much we love food on this podcast, IRL and in games! We love a good cooking mechanic and we love a good meal. And the cherry on top of this podcast sundae: Ali, aka EightBitBlonde, is back on the panel! Enjoy this scrumptious discussion about our favourite video game foods.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:45)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:22)
This Week’s Topic: Video Game Food (00:32:17)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:55:15)
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Oct 26, 2023
Halloween Spooktacular with Dapper Tux - GoGcast 422
It's time for our annual Halloween Spooktacular! Matthew "Dapper Tux" Rondina joins us to chat about our favourite spooky and not so spooky games to play during Halloween, and share some eerie video game urban legends. Plus, Joelle reviews Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Leah played Witchy Life Story.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:25)
* Super Mario Bros. Wonder (00:28:00)
* Witchy Life Story (00:33:23)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:34:55)
This Week’s Topic: Halloween Spooktacular: spoopy games and video game urban legends (00:42:00)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:30)
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Oct 19, 2023
Moonstone Island, Spider-Man 2, and Sweater Weather Games with Kate Gray - GoGCast 421
Kate Gray of Studio Supersoft joins us to chat about Moonstone Island, a cute life-sim with a creature collecting twist. Plus, Joelle reviews the much-anticipated Spider-Man 2 and guess what, it’s good. Finally, as the weather cools down and we get in a cocooning mood, we share our favourite sweater weather games.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:39:56)
* Spider-Man 2 review (00:43:02)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:53:00)
This Week’s News (00:57:01)
* Activision Blizzard sale went through to Xbox and CEO Bobby Kotick will leave Dec 31
This Week’s Topic: Sweater Weather Games (00:58:23)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:19)
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Oct 12, 2023
Blaze It: Weed in Games - GoGCast 420
420 BLAZE IT! 🔥 For the 420th episode of the GoGCast, we celebrate Marijane by chatting about games that include weed, and there’s a game for every type of gamer.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:21)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:53)
This Week’s Topic (00:35:44)
49:18 Noclip - The Making of the Burger King Video Games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxwdY8ICrHg&t=269
Outro and Wrap-up (00:57:45)
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Oct 5, 2023
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage Review, and More, with guest Ben Bertoli - GoGCast 419
Friend of the show Ben Bertoli is back to chat about his latest Kickstarter for Head Hauntcho, a board game about, you guessed it, haunting. Plus, Leah reviews Assassin’s Creed: Mirage, the latest entry in the series said to take it back to the essence of what we know and love about the franchise.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:55)
* Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review (00:30:18)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:38:28)
This Week’s News (00:42:32)
* Major Stardew Valley update announced
* Playstation Portla (Handheld) pre-order already sold-out
Outro and Wrap-up (00:57:18)
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Sep 28, 2023
International Podcast Day with Steve Vegvari - GoGCast 418
We’re celebrating International Podcast Day on this week’s GoGcast and who better to join us than podcaster Steve Vegvari! We talk about his podcasts but also share our favourite video game podcasts. Plus we have two reviews: Cat played the adorable crafting puzzle game Mineko’s Night Market and Steve enjoyed the chaotic Party Animals.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:41:37)
* Mineko’s Night Market
* Party Animals
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (1:06:36)
This Week’s Topic: International Podcast Day (01:11:10)
Canadian Gaming Podcasts:
* Canadian Game Devs
* SyrupCast by Mobile Syrup
* CreatureCast
* The Habibis
* So What Else Do You Do
Outside of Canada ones:
* Kinda Funny Games Daily
* Kinda Funny Xcast
* Podcast Beyond
* NVC
* GameScoop
* Gamer Tag Radio
* The Psychology of Video Games
* Play, watch, listen
Podcasters we have had on the show:
* Dany Pena from Gamer Tag Radio
* Pod vs Pod trivia with The Leetist Podcast
* Kahlief Adams chatted about the Spawnies
* Jared Petty
* Camille aka thisiscamco
* Andrea Rene of What’s Good Games
* Joey Noelle of Kinda Funny
* Naomi Kyle
* Denis Talbot
Outro and Wrap-up (01:33:17)
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Sep 21, 2023
These Doomed Isles Review, Mini Golf Day, Unity Pricing, and more, with guest Steve Saylor - GoGCast 417
We’ve got a packed show for you this week! Steve Saylor is back on the GoGcast and he has special previews of Forza Motorsports & Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Plus, Leah reviews These Doomed Isles, a survivor city builder game. Finally, the crew celebrates #MiniGolfDay by sharing their favourite mini golf video games.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:00)
* Mortal Kombat 1
* CyberPunk Phantom Liberty
* Sea of Stars
* Starfield
* These Doomed Isles
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:56:48)
This Week’s News (01:03:00)
* Unity apologies for the new fee and has promised it will change it’s policy, but haven’t said how
* Activision got to see Switch 2 last December
* Elder Scrolls 6 will skip PS5
This Week’s Topic: Mini Golf Day (01:27:00)
Outro and Wrap-up (1:32:00)
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Sep 14, 2023
Starfield, Xbox Credit Card, and more - GoGCast 416
Life is fantastic when in plastic and neon green! 💳 On this week’s GoGCast, we check out the Xbox credit card and Leah shares her first impressions of Starfield. We also have a brand new segment: Walk Down Memory Card Lane. Every week, Leah makes us guess a historical game that would’ve come out around the date at which this episode is published (give or take a few days). So play along with us!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:37)
* Squaredle (00:14:45)
* Sea of Stars (00:21:17)
* Starfield (00:33:00)
Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:45:43)
This Week’s News (00:52:54)
* Starfield is Bethesda’s biggest launch ever yet is behind on accessibility (00:52:54)
* Xbox wants space in your IRL wallet - Xbox to issue credit card in the US by the end of Sept (00:58:46)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:55)
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Sep 7, 2023
Sea of Stars, Lenovo Legion Go, Actor Strike, and More - GoGCast 415
Dive into this week’s GoGCast! Leah channels the power of the sun and the moon and reviews the anticipated Sea of Stars, a turn-based RPG fueled by 16-bit nostalgia. Plus, we check out the handheld Lenovo Legion Go, the SAG-AFTRA strike may affect video games, and check out Usagi Shima the first game to be released under the Wholesome Games label.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:52)
* Sea of Stars (00:16:11)
This Week’s News (00:25:29)
* Lenovo Legion Go to release in Oct (00:25:29)
* SAG-AFTRA to vote on strike for video game actors (00:33:55)
* First Game from the Wholesome Games Presents Label - Usagi Shima (00:41:18)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:50:08)
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Aug 31, 2023
GamesCom 2023 Round-Up - GoGCast 414
On this week’s GoGCast, we round-up the news out of this year’s edition of GamesCom where we got news about Starfield, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Alan Wake II, Dustborn, Black Myth: Wukong, Tekken 8, Sonic Superstars, and more. Plus, Joelle tries Armored Core 6 and somewhat regrets it. Leah discovers The Wandering Village, a management sim game where you build a village on the back of a giant traveling creature.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:05)
* Armored Core 6 first impressions (00:29:36)
* The Wandering Village early access (00:34:12)
This Week’s News (00:40:22)
* GamesCom 2023 Round-up (00:40:22)
* Microsoft Axes Game Pass Free Trial ahead of Starfield Launch (01:02:46)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:35)
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Aug 23, 2023
Voice of Mario Retires, Born of Bread Demo, Toxic Gamers Are Bad For Business, and more - GoGCast 413
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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Aug 17, 2023
Kentucky Route Zero, Embracer Group Failed Deal, Netflix Games, and more - GoGCast 412
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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Aug 10, 2023
Baldur’s Gate 3 and Venba Reviews - GoGCast 411
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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Aug 3, 2023
Next-Gen Nintendo Console Rumours, Endling - Extinction is Forever Review, and more - GoGCast 410
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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Jul 27, 2023
Pokémon Sleep, Warcraft AI Hoax, and more - GoGCast 409
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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Jul 20, 2023
Microsoft Activision-Blizzard Acquisition Updates, and more - GoGCast 408
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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Jul 13, 2023
Dave The Diver, Sea of Stars, Black Panther Game, and more - GoGCast 407
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
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Jul 6, 2023
Pikmin 4, Call of Duty Anti-Cheat, MineCraft Revenue and more - GoGCast 406
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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Jun 28, 2023
Nintendo Direct, Xbox FTC Trials, and more - GoGCast 405
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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Jun 22, 2023
Final Fantasy XVI Demo, Geek Chic Fashion, Mcdonald’s Gameboy Game, and more - GoGCast 404
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:
* https://helltides.com/
* https://d4planner.io/map
* https://maxroll.gg/d4
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Jun 15, 2023
Summer Game Fest, Xbox Showcase, Ubisoft Forward and more - GoGCast 403
It’s summer and the game announcements are heating up, just like the weather! On this week’s GoGCast, we round-up some of the would-be E3 conferences: Summer Game Fest, Wholesome Direct, Xbox Showcase and Ubisoft Forward. Plus, Simon tried the Lies of P demo because it’s the closest thing he can get to Bloodborne on PC.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:57)
* Lies of P demo (00:37:28)
This Week’s News (00:40:45)
* Summer Game Fest (00:41:58)
* Wholesome Direct (00:49:33)
* Xbox Showcase (00:53:22)
* Ubisoft Forward (00:59:20)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:35)
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Jun 8, 2023
Diablo IV, Timberborn, SGDQ, and more - GoGCast 402
We’ll see you in hell, gamers! That’s right, on this week’s GoGCast Simon is back and he shares first impressions of the long awaited Diablo IV. Plus, Leah has a review of Timberborne, a city builder with beavers. Yes, you read that right. Plus, we circle back to the PMG documentary on ZA/UM, wrap-up SGDQ, and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:13)
* Diablo IV (00:30:20)
* Timberborn (00:34:50)
This Week’s News (00:38:13)
* Follow-up from last week on this PMG Documentary on ZA/UM (00:38:13)
* Apple’s new ar/vr headset called ‘vision pro’ with visionOS and New ‘game mode’ coming to macOS ‘Sonoma’ along with Death Stranding and other Kojima games (00:51:20)
* SGDQ 2023 has raised more than $2,250,000 (00:53:35)
* Summer Games Fest Schedule (00:57:25)
* Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart coming to PC July 26 (01:01:05)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:48)
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Jun 2, 2023
PlayStation Showcase and more - GoGCast 401
PlayStation is kicking off the summer conferences this year. We wrap-up the announcements from the PlayStation Showcase on this week’s GoGCast. Plus, we chat about People Make Games’ documentary on ZA/UM and how some content creators are using AI Chatbots.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:25)
This Week’s News (00:33:47)
* PlayStation Showcase wrap-up (00:33:47)
* PMG documentary on ZA/UM (00:42:52)
* Amouranth has AI chatbot followers that can talk when she’s gone (00:59:00)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:18)
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May 25, 2023
Interview with Patricia Summersett, voice of Princess Zelda - GoGCast 400
On this 400th episode of the GoGCast… OMG, how has it been 400 whole episodes? And this is a very special GoGCast as we welcome back Patricia Summersett on the show! We catch up with Patricia, chat about her reprising the role of Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and how this iconic role has affected her life and career, discuss her band’s latest album, and more! Plus, Joelle and Leah share a quick spoiler-free review of the Mario Bros. Movie.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:35)
This Week’s Topic: Interview with Patricia Summersett, voice of Princess Zelda (00:37:49)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:55)
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May 18, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdome (spoiler-free) Review - GoGCast 399
Yahaha! You found us! Join us in Hyrule for this episode of the GoGCast as we all geek out about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in this spoiler-free review. We share some of our favorite ways to use the new abilities, discuss what’s new compared to Breath of the Wild, and laugh about some awesome builds we saw online. Oh yeah, we also talk about some non-Zelda related news towards the end of the episode.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:11:40)
* The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (00:15:55)
This Week’s News (00:45:07)
* Interview with Eiji Aonuma and Hidemaro Fujibayashi, Producer and Game Director of Tears of the Kingdom (00:45:07)
* Wholesome Direct announced (00:49:07)
* Mario Movie available on digital platforms (00:50:50)
* E.U. Approves Microsoft’s $69 Billion Deal for Activision (00:54:50)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:24)
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May 11, 2023
Redfall, Xbox Showcase, Antique Rare Pokémon Card Collection - GoGCast 398
On this week’s GoGCast, we sink our teeth into Redfall only to be left with a weird aftertaste. Also, Xbox announces its showcase and check out the E3-ish / Summer Game Fest schedule so far. Finally, a collection of rare Pokémon cards shows up on Antique Roadshow which is amazing but also makes us feel old. Oh, and also, Cat finally rolled credits on Persona 5 The Royal.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:23)
* Redfall (00:34:05)
This Week’s News (00:50:31)
* Xbox Showcase on June 11th (E3-ish) (00:50:31)
* “Not E3” and Summer Game Fest schedule so far (00:51:35)
* Summer Game Fest: June 8
* Xbox Games Showcase: June 11
* Starfield Showcase: June 11
* PC Gaming Show: June 11
* Ubisoft Forward: June 12
* Gamescom Opening Night Live: August 22
* Sony is likely to have a showcase week of May 25th (00:54:22)
* Binder of Extreme Rare Pokemon Go Cards gets appraised on Antiques Roadshow (00:58:31)
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May 3, 2023
Horizon Forbidden west: Burning Shores, Star Wars Jedi: survivor, Roots of Pacha, and More - GoGCast 397
From the burning shores of California to a galaxy far far away, we’ve got reviews galore on this week’s GoGcast! Joelle has a review of Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC and first impressions of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Meanwhile, Leah tried two new farming sims: Homestead Arcana and Roots of Pacha. Plus, we check out the games from the latest Nindie showcase.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:20)
* Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores DLC (Review) (00:41:42)
* Star Wars Jedi: Survivor First Impressions (00:46:03)
* Homestead Arcana (00:49:49)
* Roots of Pacha (00:51:22)
This Week’s News (00:58:47)
* CMA (UK) blocks Microsoft Activision-Blizzard acquisition (00:59:48)
* Latest Nindie World Showcase (01:14:04)
* Meta’s 2023 Quest Gaming VR Show in June (01:17:38)
* Is Sony diversifying into Live Service gaming? (01:18:51)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:33:31)
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Apr 19, 2023
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Trailer, Suicide Squad Delayed Again, and More - GoGCast 396
Hot off the royal presses, we’ve got the latest news straight from Hyrule! We check out the latest trailer for The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom which reveals a very healthy Ganondorf. Plus, we discuss another delay for Suicide Squad and how SEGA is looking to acquire Rovio of Angry Birds fame.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:45)
This Week’s News (00:26:27)
* SEGA to purchase Rovio of Angry Bird fame (00:26:27)
* Suicide Squad delayed for a third time to 2024 (00:32:33)
* Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Trailer #3, with a big baddie reveal voiced by Matt Mercer, and just how big is Ganondorf? (00:37:12)
* Nintendo Live 2023 (00:39:38)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:51:05)
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Apr 14, 2023
Minecraft Legends Review - GoGCast 395
Grab your mining pick, we’re going on an adventure! On this week’s GoGCast, Leah reviews Minecraft Legends, an action adventure game set in the cuboidal world we all know and love. Plus, we check out the rumours about a new PlayStation handheld device, round-up the latest ID @ Xbox presentation and celebrate the Mario Movie breaking box office records!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:14)
* Minecraft Legends Review (00:32:44)
This Week’s News (00:39:12)
* Sony’s Next Playstation Handheld (00:39:12)
* ID @ Xbox (00:49:25)
* Mario Movie Sets Box Office Record (01:00:35)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:35)
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Apr 7, 2023
RIP in Peace E3, You Will (Almost) Be Missed o7 - GoGCast 394
Good night, sweet prince 🫡 Last week, we asked ourselves: if Ubisoft is pulling out of E3, who’s left. Turns out it was SEGA and Tencent and they also noped out! As a result, E3 2023 is officially canceled and it’s looking grim for future editions. Hot off that announcement, Summer Game Fest tweeted that “Video game summer isn’t canceled” and that their showcase is happening on June 8th.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:32)
This Week’s News (00:42:56)
* E3 2023 is officially canceled, some are not optimistic about its return for future editions and Geoff dances on its grave announcing Summer Game Fest (00:42:56)
* CD Projekt Red approves Menstrual Leave for employees (00:58:00)
* Steve Saylor Reviews Jedi Fallen Order with new Accessibility Features (01:13:25)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:25:13)
The Xbox Passport with Steve Saylor and Leah Jewer: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR-2bwEzw1bAF9iKXojuMkJZaWHfcfUeK
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Mar 29, 2023
MLB The Show 23, Diablo IV Beta, Have a Nice Death, and more - GoGCast 393
PLAY BALL! ⚾ We’ve got the bases loaded with game reviews for this episode of the GoGCast! Simon played MLB The Show 2023, he and Joelle also played the Diablo IV Beta, and Joelle tackled the corporate afterlife in Have a Nice Death. Plus, Simon finally got to do his info dump on Counter-Strike 2.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:27)
* MLB The Show 2023 Review (00:34:30)
* Diablo IV Beta (00:40:08)
* Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Demo (00:48:38)
* Have a Nice Death (00:50:10)
This Week’s News (00:54:05)
* Simon’s Counter-Strike 2 information dump (00:54:05)
* UK Regulator says Microsoft removing CoD from PS would be a significant loss for Microsoft, meanwhile, Redfall might not get a PlayStation release (01:05:56)
* Microsoft no longer offering $1/first month Game Pass deal (01:10:38)
* Ubisoft pulls out of E3 (01:22:32)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:26:05)
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Mar 23, 2023
Lance Reddick, Spring Steam Sale, The Completionist, and more - GoGCast 392
We know, Counter-Strike 2 was officially announced but they had the gall to do so after we recorded this week’s episode 😩 You can expect a full report from Simon next episode. For now, we’ll focus on what we did talk about. So, on this week’s GoGCast, we say good-bye to Lance Reddick who played iconic characters like Commander Zaval in Destiny and Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn, celebrate Control selling over 3 million games, make a wishlist for the Steam Spring Sale, and check out The Completionist epic WiiU and 3DS games shopping spree.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:54)
This Week’s News (00:42:08)
* Destiny 2 Players honour Lance Reddick (00:42:34)
* P5X announced for mobile platforms, P6 no where on the horizon (00:45:23)
* Counter-Strike 2 Update (00:49:23)
* Control Has Sold Over 3 Million Copies; Made €92 Million In Revenue (00:52:32)
* Steam Spring Sale! - 10% off the Steam Deck (01:03:58)
* The Completionist buying all 3DS and WiiU games before store…
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Mar 14, 2023
Starfield, GameStop Stocks Movie, The Last of Us Finale - GoGCast 391
We head to the movies on this weeks #GoGCast 🍿 We check out the upcoming GameStop Stocks movie, Dungeons and Dragons flick and gush over the season’s finale of The Last of Us series. Plus, we watch the Starfield date announcement trailer and comment on the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League being delayed.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:45)
This Week’s News (00:40:35)
* GameStop Stocks movie featuring Nick Offerman (00:40:35)
* Early Access tix for D&D/Honor Among Thieves with Amazon Prime (00:44:50)
* Starfield Coming September 6th (00:49:30)
* Warner and Rocksteady have delayed Suicide Squad (00:55:37)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:05)
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Mar 9, 2023
GoGCast 390: CSGO 2, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, City Skylines 2 and more - GoGCast 390
The rumour mill is spinning fast! We look at all the latest rumours on Counter Strike 2, which of course, had Simon positively buzzing with excitement. Plus, Leah shares her first impressions of Hardspace: Shipbreaker and check out the announcement trailer for Cities Skyline 2.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:30)
* Hardspace: Shipbreaker (30:58)
This Week’s News (00:35:16)
* CSGO2 rumours following NVDIA driver update, game branch update on Steam and insider knowledge (00:35:16)
* Cities Skyline 2 announced (00:55:30)
* Golden Girls JRPG (00:57:05)
* Final Fantasy 14 getting a Puma Shoe Line (00:59:42)
* A fascinating GDC Talk: Managing a community with millions of people for Vampire Survivors (01:03:19)
* Fungus taking over a community giving The Last of Us vibes (01:07:31)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:27)
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Mar 2, 2023
Pokémon Direct, PlayStation State of Play, and more - GoGCast 389
On this week’s GoGCast, we wrap up the latest Pokémon Direct and PlayStation State of Play, both which were a bit underwhelming. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice was previewed during the State of Play and it also looks like multiple microstransactions in a trench coat pretending to be a super hero game. Finally, Simon geeks out as FromSoftware officially announced a DLC for Elden Ring.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:15)
This Week’s News (00:45:35)
* Pokémon Direct (00:45:35)
* Sony State of Play (00:52:37)
* Suicide Squad looks like live service hell (00:55:09)
* ELDEN RING DLC LETS FUCKING GO (00:59:23)
* Forspoken Dev going back “to live in their parents’ basement” (01:03:39)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:14:05)
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Feb 22, 2023
Blanc Review - GoGCast 388
Bundle up because we’re going through the snowy landscapes of Blanc on this week’s GoGCast. Cat reviews the cozy co-op puzzle adventure game where a fawn and wolf cub come together to find their way back to their families after a big blizzard. Plus, we check out the latest news from Blizzard, Humble Bundle and Power Wash Simulator.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:34:53)
* Blanc (00:34:53)
This Week’s News (00:59:19)
* Blizz President's tone deaf message to employees (00:59:19)
* Humble Bundle for Syria/Turkey relief (01:14:17)
* Powerwash Simulator: Midgard DLC (01:15:02)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:09)
All the music Leah mentioned in the crew check-in:
* Ren - Hi Ren: https://youtu.be/s_nc1IVoMxc
* Sleep Token - Blood Sport: https://youtu.be/NdAOUSZLtuY
* Sleep Token - Chokehold: https://youtu.be/-UUSUrr6zyo
* Polyphia - Playing God: https://youtu.be/Z5NoQg8LdDk
* I Prevail - Body Bag: https://youtu.be/zEzYKLLUAI4
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Feb 17, 2023
Nintendo Direct, Hogwarts Legacy, and more - GoGCast 387
We’re ready to go save Hyrule, yet again! On this week’s GoGcast, we check out the highlights from the latest Nintendo Direct and spoiler, we’re really excited for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Plus, we have a very honest conversation about the controversy surrounding Hogwarts Legacy.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:35:44)
* Hogwarts Legacy First Impression and discussion (00:43:44)
This Week’s News (01:15:58)
* Gamepass actually cannibalizes sales (01:15:58)
* Original Devs on Metroid Prime left off credits of re-mastered hit (01:24:16)
* Nintendo Direct (01:34:44)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:44:55)
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Feb 9, 2023
First Video game score Grammy, Flappy Bird, Knock-Out City - GoGCast 386
We were chatty af on this week’s GoGCast. We learned about Joelle’s past as a pastor, say good-bye to Knock-Out City, celebrate the first ever Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games, remember Flappy Bird and more. Of course, we also check up on both our Community and Podcast fantasy leagues.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:40:25)
This Week’s News (00:55:32)
* Knock-Out City and how to decommission a live game (00:55:32)
* First ever grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media (00:59:05)
* If time - A pinch of an update on the God of War Prime Series (01:01:41)
* Xbox celebrates safer internet day with Minecraft’s new privacy -themed learning world and safety tips for parents (01:05:22)
* Blast from the past: Flappy Bird decommissioned 9 years ago on Feb 8, 2014 (01:08:38)
* Dog bought watchdogs by accident and YouTuber’s Fish Commit Fraud on Stream (01:10:16)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:15)
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Feb 3, 2023
Xbox Developer Direct, Big 3 Skip E3 2023, and more - GoGCast 385
Who will be at E3 2023? Not the big 3, apparently! On this week’s GoGCast: we check out people making the industry more inclusive with Game Industry Game Changers, chat about the announcements from the latest Xbox Developer Direct and find out that neither Microsoft, Sony nor Nintendo will be at E3.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:05)
This Week’s News (00:45:03)
* Game Industry Game Changers (00:45:03)
* XBOX Developer Direct (00:48:05)
* Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony won’t be at E3 (01:02:01)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:55) Follow our Fantasy Critic Draft Leagues!
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Jan 26, 2023
The Last of Us show credits, Take This Foundation and more - GoGCast 384
We talk shop on this week’s GoGCast 👩💻 We discuss The Last of Us’ co-creator call for unionization to protect creators in the video game industry and how a manager departed from Blizzard over the employee ranking system imposed by ABK. Finally, we celebrate Take This Foundation’s 10th anniversary.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:25)
This Week’s News (00:33:11)
* The Last of Us co-creator thinks unions could protect creators in the video game industry (00:33:11)
* Manager departs Blizzard in protest of employee ranking (00:53:06)
* Take This non-profit celebrating 10 years (01:01:28)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:05)
📢 We’re doing a Community League Draft on Sunday, January 29 at 2pm Eastern. To participate, be on the Girls on Games Discord to be part of the live draft. The link to the league is in there and you can set up your publisher and start making your wishlist. You can participate even if you cannot make the event on the 29th if you set up your wishl…
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Jan 19, 2023
Fantasy Critic Draft - GoGCast 383
Welcome sports fans to the first Girls on Games Fantasy Critic Draft! 📢 That right folks, we’re taking part in a fantasy draft. This week, we set up the starting line-up of games and get ready for our first round of bidding. We’ll be updating you on the draft throughout the year. Plus, we chat about the first episode of the Last of Us show (no spoilers, we promise) and check out the highlights from Games Done Quick.
Spoiler-Free review of the First Episode of The Last of Us (00:11:01)
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:53)
This Week’s News (00:22:22)
* Google makes stadia controller a universal BT controller (00:22:22)
* Xbox consoles to be more energy savvy (00:24:20)
* GDQ raised $2,642,493 (00:30:30)
* PC Graphics Requirements are getting inaccessible (00:35:05)
This Week’s Topic: Fantasy Critic Draft (00:41:56)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:14)
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Jan 11, 2023
Our Favourite Games of 2022 - GoGCast 382
It’s our last 2022 wrap-up episode of the GoGCast! We share our top 3 favourite games of 2022. Some are new releases, some were from our backlog, some are AAA releases, some are small indie releases, some were fan favourites, some of our choices might surprise you. Either way, it’s all about the games we thoroughly enjoyed in the past year.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:36)
This Week’s Topic: Our Favourite Games of 2022 (00:45:06)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:44:23)
Stray portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/KOwGYo
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Jan 4, 2023
2022 Year in Review - GoGCast 381
Happy New Year, gamers! 🥳 We kick off 2023 by looking back at 2022. That’s right, it’s time for a gaming year in review where we share the biggest news stories, disappointments, surprises and look at the overarching trends of the past year.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:07:56)
This Week’s Topic: 2022 Year in Review (00:22:37)
* Biggest News Stories of 2022 (00:23:30)
* Biggest Disappointments of the Year (00:43:25)
* Biggest Surprises (00:53:56)
* Overarching Trends of 2022 (01:02:44)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:21:10)
Marsona 5 mash-ups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7J7Vcu2Al4&t=1473s
Coffeezilla: https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeezilla
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Dec 29, 2022
Special Holiday Game Night - GoGCast 380
We’re spreading some Holiday cheers on this week’s GoGCast as we’re bringing back our yearly tradition of Game Night! That’s right, grab a drink and some snacks, sit back and play along with us! Cat memes along with Guess That Badly Described Video Game, Joelle goes full Jeopardy with Chef Boyardee: Food and Video Games, Leah tests your knowledge with Video Game Trivial and finally, Simon calls upon your musical ear with his Nintendo Music Spectacular! Have fun and enjoy.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:12)
* Overclocking on Switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k9IlpFa_cY
This Week’s Topic: Game Night (00:42:12)
* Cat’s Guess That Badly Described Video Game (00:45:55)
* Joelle’s Chef Boyardee: Food and Video Games (00:51:15)
* Leah’s Game Trivia (01:01:47)
* Simon’s Nintendo Music Spectacular (01:18:20)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:44:02)
Nintendo music piano renditions by: https://www.youtube.com/@PianoMan333
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Dec 21, 2022
Gamers and Dating, Just Dance 2023, and more - GoGCast 379
We’re swiping right on this week’s GoGCast 😘 We check out a report analyzing data to paint a portrait of what it’s like to date a gamer: from the first encounter to long term relationships. Plus, Joelle gets her groove on with Just Dance 2023 and Epic Games has to pay a hefty fine to the FTC.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:22)
* Just Dance 2023 (00:37:20)
This Week’s News (00:50:30)
* Epic Games slapped with $520m fine from the FTC (00:50:30)
* Ash and Pikachu retiring after 25 years (00:57:56)
* Witcher 3 is out on PC and it suuuucks (01:01:08)
This Week’s Topic: Gamers and Dating (01:03:05)
* https://www.solitairebliss.com/blog/gaming-and-relationships
Outro and Wrap-up (01:26:34)
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Dec 14, 2022
The Game Awards 2022 Round-Up and Highlights - GoGCast 378
Alright, you know the drill. It’s our post The Game Awards episode so it’s time to share our highlights from the show, chat about the announcements and finally, find out who won our prediction game. Plus, Joelle and Leah share their first impressions of Forspoken after playing the demo.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:50)
* Forspoken Demon (00:27:22)
This Week’s News (00:43:45)
* All Game Awards announcements (00:43:45)
* XBOX wasn’t at The Game Awards (00:56:41)
* FTC Seeks to Block Microsoft Corp.’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Inc (00:58:47)
This Week’s Topic: The Video Game Awards Prediction Game Results (01:03:10)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:00)
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Dec 7, 2022
The Game Awards 2022 Predictions - GoGCast 377
We made it, we managed to get our predictions episode before the actual broadcast of The Game Awards! 😤 We share which games we think are going to win in the major categories. Surprisingly, Simon didn’t pick Elden Ring for every category… Tune in to next week’s episode as we figure who won our yearly Game Awards prediction game.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:30)
* Vampire Survivor (00:28:00)
This Week’s News (00:43:42)
* Horizon Forbidden West DLC Leak (00:43:42)
* Dragon Age: Dreadwolf teaser (00:47:49)
* Baldur’s Gate 3 teaser (00:50:19)
* Elden Ring update and a Bloodborne teaser (00:53:10)
This Week’s Topic: The Game Awards 2022 Predictions (01:00:51)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:24:10)
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Nov 23, 2022
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Bayonetta 3, Steam Sale and more - GoGCast 376
On this week’s episode of the GoGCast, Cat gets Black Friday dates wrong but jumps on an early deal and finally orders a new PC. Plus, we chat about Bayonetta 3, Steam Sale, how Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is selling gangbusters despite its issues, and more!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:38)
* Bayonetta 3 (00:24:57)
This Week’s News (00:28:01)
* Touching Tribute in God of War Ragnarok to game dev who passed away during production (00:28:01)
* Trading in Twitter for Hive, seems like a gaming community exodus (00:31:19)
* Groom gets his best buds Xbox controllers as groomsmen gifts (00:39:50)
* Steam Sale is on (00:43:17)
* Massive tech problems for Scarlet and Violet, despite biggest launch in franchise history (00:44:33)
* Ubisoft and Riot Games announce the “Zero Harm in Comms” research project to detect harmful content in game chats (00:53:30)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:59:20)
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Nov 17, 2022
Dragon Age: Absolution, Control 2, Witcher 3 Update, and more - GoGCast 375
Yay! Simon is back! 🎉 On this week’s GoGCast, we geek out about several announcements: the Dragon Age: Absolution series, Remedy Games confirming they are working on Control 2 and Witcher 3 getting a next gen upgrade. Plus, we dive into some console and game sales numbers.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:50)
* Tactics Ogre Reborn (00:19:20)
This Week’s News (00:36:40)
* Dragon Age: Absolution coming to Netflix early December (00:36:40)
* Remedy Games announces Control 2 (00:42:23)
* Kevin Conroy, voice of Batman, passed away (00:47:18)
* Witcher 3 Next Gen Update (00:48:55)
* Best Selling Video Games and Consoles of Oct & YTD Sales in the US (00:54:01)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:26)
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Nov 9, 2022
Gaming and Inflation: Is Gaming Getting More Expensive? - GoGCast 374
Is gaming getting more expensive? We ask this age old question as we enter yet another recession. As the cost of life keeps skyrocketing and the chip shortage persists, our favorite hobby is becoming even more of a luxury. PlayStation already announced it was raising the prices of consoles in certain markets, citing inflation rates as the cause. Xbox says it’s keeping the price of their consoles as-is for now but a hike might happen after the Holidays. Plus, accessories are also coming with a steep price tag, the PSVR2 being one of them.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:15)
This Week’s Topic: Is Gaming Getting More Expensive? (00:31:03)
Articles mentioned:
* Playstation Raising Prices: https://blog.playstation.com/2022/08/25/ps5-price-to-increase-in-select-markets-due-to-global-economic-environment-including-high-inflation-rates/
* The PSVR2 release date and pricing came out… woof that is $$$ for Canadians: https://twitter.com/SVegvari/status/1587810998546751488
* Is Mi…
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Nov 3, 2022
God of War Ragnarök Review - GoGCast 373
Boy! Come! It’s take your son to work day! Joelle reviews the very anticipated God of War Ragnarök which continues the story from the previous title. We dive into the story, the world, the characters and, unlike some of the internet, we keep it spoiler-free. Plus, we finish off the spooky season with a story about a horror survival game set in a furniture store and Ikea is not amused.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:03)
* God of War: Ragnarok Review (00:26:57)
This Week’s News (00:44:35)
* Be careful: there are God of War: Ragnarok leaks are everywhere (00:00:00)
* Sonic The Hedgehog Series tops 1.5b sales (00:49:50)
* Ikea asks horror game to change so people stop comparing it to Ikea (00:55:27)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:15)
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Oct 26, 2022
Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope, Dual Sense Edge Controller and more - GoGCast 372
We have a sweet tooth on this week’s GoGCast as we discuss Halloween candy and some of the differences between Canadian and American candies. Like, did you know that Smarties are candy-covered chocolates in Canada, but the candy called Smarties in America is actually called Rockets here. No? What? Oh, we’re a video game podcast? RIGHT! Leah shares her first impression of the fun and bubbly Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope. Plus we chat about Masahiro Sakurai’s YouTube channel, Discord coming to PlayStation 5 and how expensive the DualSense Edge controller is.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:12)
* Mario Rabbids Sparks of Hope (00:31:02)
This Week’s News (00:35:25)
* Discord PS5 voice integration is on the way (00:35:25)
* 30 million people logged into Steam on 10/23. How many people were actually playing games? 8.5 million. (00:37:53)
* Super Smash Bros prototype and design iteration (00:41:42)
* DualSense Edge PS5 controller is expensive in Canada (00:56:35)
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Oct 19, 2022
Minecraft Live, G4 TV Shutdown, Coral Island and more - GoGCast 371
Minecraft is a favourite of the GoGCast so we’re really chuffed to go over the announcements from the latest Minecraft Live. We also say good-bye, once again, to G4 TV and go over the Bayonetta voice actor controversy. Plus, Leah has first impressions of Coral Island, a cute cozy farming sim game.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:19)
* Coral Island First Impressions (00:34:49)
This Week’s News (00:41:59)
* G4 shutting down (00:41:59)
* Bayonetta voice actor controversy (00:50:45)
* Catan coming to console in 2023 (00:57:14)
* Minecraft Live (00:59:07)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:15)
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Oct 11, 2022
Spooky-ish Halloween Inspired Games - GoGCast 370
Fall is here and you know what that means: it’s almost Halloween! 🎃👻 We round up a few games to get in the mood for the spooky season. Whether you love a good scare or are the biggest coward, there’s something for everyone on this list. Plus, we geek out about the The Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer and say good-bye to Stadia.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:55)
This Week’s News (00:39:25)
* The Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer (00:39:25)
* Stadia officially shutting down, publishers scrambling to find a back-up plan and the controller could become e-waste (00:45:00)
This Week’s Topic: Spooky-ish Halloween Inspired Games (00:51:28)
* Control
* Firewatch
* Coffee Talk
* Cult of the Lamb
* Luigi’s Mansion 3
* Hades
* Bayonetta
* Golf with your Friends
* Graveyard Keeper
* Contrast
* Subnautica
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:26)
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Sep 28, 2022
Slime Rancher 2, The Last of Us, and more - GoGCast 369
It’s episode number 369… Nice. On this week’s GoGCast, Leah has her first impression of Slime Rancher 2 and we geek out about The Last of Us series teaser, hoping it will break the curse of bad video game to screen adaptations.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:43)
* Slime Rancher 2 First Impressions (00:24:49)
This Week’s News (00:32:48)
* Tiny Tina’s Wonderland is a success, to become new IP (00:32:48)
* British Film Institute includes games in 10 year plan (00:34:37)
* Fan spends 7 years in Super Mario Maker 2 Making Unofficial Super Mario Bros 5 Game (Mario Maker ID: 0G9-XN4-FNF) (00:38:50)
* The Last of Us 2 min Teaser-Trailer has dropped (00:43:49)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:55:42)
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Sep 21, 2022
Interview with Irma Gerd - GoGCast 368
We’re getting weird, wild and wonderful on this week’s GoGCast as we are joined with Drag Queen and Twitch Streamer Irma Gerd! We chat with Irma about the games she played growing up, her current obsession with Dead by Daylight and her transition from Canada’s Drag Race to streaming games. In this week’s news round-up, we chat about the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, the latest Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:06:00)
This Week’s News (00:19:02)
* Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks following Rockstar hack (00:19:02)
* Nintendo Direct (00:31:53)
* PlayStation State of Play (00:44:00)
This Week’s Topic: Interview with Irma Gerd (00:49:53)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:14)
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Sep 15, 2022
Disney Dreamlight Valley, Ubisoft Forward, Disney and Marvel Showcase - GoGCast 367
C’mon Mickey, we’re saving the valley! On this week’s GoGCast, Leah reviews Disney Dreamlight Valley, a take on a farming and life simulator with a Disney twist. Plus, we round-up the announcements from the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase and Ubisoft Forward.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:14)
* Disney Dreamlight Valley (00:30:45)
This Week’s News (00:45:00)
* Rumour: Overwatch 2’s will lock new heroes behind MTX (00:47:25)
* Elden Ring’s soundtrack is on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube (00:55:07)
* Disney & Marvel Games showcase (00:58:02)
* Ubisoft Forward (01:04:12)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:21:28)
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Sep 7, 2022
Interview with Danny Peña - GoGCast 366
We are joined by podcaster, content creator, host and co-author Danny Peña for this week’s GoGCast! We were super chuffed to have one of the godfathers of podcasting tell us about his 16+ year career as a video game content creator, and at the helm of Gamertag Radio. We also chat about his children’s book: Danny Loves Video Games. Plus, Leah played We Are OFK and Cat tried Coffee Talk.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:09:32)
* We Are OFK (00:20:00)
This Week’s News (00:27:40)
* Amazon looking to buy EA was just a rumor (00:27:40)
* It’s fall, baby! Lots of conferences this week and rumors of more (00:37:00)
This Week’s Topic: Interview with Danny Peña (00:44:44)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:21)
Follow Danny on Twitter (@godfree) and find Gamertag Radio on your favourite podcast platform.
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Aug 24, 2022
Pod VS Pod Trivia Night with The Leetist - GoGCast 365
We have a very special episode of the GoGCast! We went head to head with the fine folks of The Leetist Podcast in rounds of video game trivia! Enjoy the mayhem and play along with us!
Pod vs Pod: Trivia Game Night (00:03:11)
* Game That Tune (00:08:52)
* Bank It! (00:56:40)
* The Leetist Feud (01:16:55)
* Mad Lib Theater - The Last of Us (01:47:10)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:47:22)
Thanks to The Leetist for joining us and organizing these fun games! Find them at theleetist.com, on Twitter and on Discord.
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Aug 19, 2022
Two Point Campus, Spider-Man on PC, and more - GoGCast 364
Class is in session 👩🏻🎓 On this week’s GoGCast, Leah reviews Two Point Campus, a quirky and funny sim game where you run a University Campus. Simon also returns to NYC thanks to Spider-Man making its way onto PC. Plus, we check in on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard and applaud Nexus Mods for removing anti-LGBTQ+ mods from their site.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:21)
* Spider-Man on PC (00:29:30)
* Two Point Campus (00:34:40)
This Week’s News (00:41:38)
* Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard is currently under regulatory review (00:41:38)
* Nexus Mods removes anti LGBTQ+ mod from Spider-Man (00:55:54)
* Playstation PC Launcher spotted in Spider-Man for PC files (00:59:38)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:22)
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Aug 12, 2022
Game Pass Family Plan, Pokémon Presents, Settlement Survival and more - GoGCast 363
Game Pass Family Plan 👏 Game Pass Family Plan 👏 Game Pass Family Plan 👏 On this week’s GoGCast: Xbox is testing a Game Pass Family Plan in Ireland and Columbia, the latest Pokémon Presents, PlayStation 5 introduces 1440p support and folders, and Leah played Settlement Survival in Early Access.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:27)
* Settlement Survival (00:29:11)
This Week’s News (00:33:45)
* Xbox testing Game Pass family plan (00:33:45)
* Netherland lootbox ban ineffective, study shows (00:43:13)
* Pokémon Presents (00:50:00)
* Deus Ex studio aims to return to the series under its new owner, rumors say (00:57:48)
* PlayStation 5 introduces 1440p support, folders (01:00:12)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:28)
The Excel Esport Championship: https://twitter.com/breedmylove/status/1556482961985388544
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Aug 4, 2022
Annapurna Interactive Showcase, PlayStation 5 Accolades, Nier: Automata Hoax, and more - GoGCast 362
On this week’s GoGcast, we’re still playing the cat game 🐈🤖🎒 We also check out the games featured in the Annapurna Interactive Showcase, discuss some Pokémon leaks, say goodbye to the PlayStation 5 Accolades feature and see a mystery get debunked into a hoax.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:10:15)
This Week’s News (00:31:01)
* Annapurna Interactive Showcase (00:00:00)
* Pokémon direct coming this week (Aug 3), probably due to a bunch of alleged leaks (00:38:18)
* PS5 launch feature ‘accolades’ being retired this fall (00:44:07)
* Nier: Automata's Huge Internet Mystery Was a Beautiful, Impressive Hoax (00:46:37)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:53:06)
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Jul 28, 2022
Stray, PowerWash Simulator, Cancelled Games and more - GoGCast 361
We’re back from our vacation, relaxed and slightly tanned. The crew chats about what we did during our break before we dive into what we played and round-up some of the latest gaming news. Leah shares her first impressions of two games that took the gaming world by storm: PowerWash Simulator and Stray. Plus we talk about the Killzone multiplayer servers going offline, Ubisoft canceling some game projects, Discord voice chat coming to Xbox, and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:27)
* PowerWash Simulator (00:29:01)
* Stray (00:29:57)
This Week’s News (00:36:47)
* Minecraft swears off NFTs (00:36:47)
* Killzone multiplayer servers going offline (00:42:30)
* Ubisoft Cancels Four Games, Including Splinter Cell VR And Ghost Recon Frontline (00:44:58)
* Ubiforward in September (00:51:23)
* Discord Voice Chat Comes to Xbox Consoles for Xbox Insiders (00:52:52)
* Papers, Please coming to mobile (00:54:30)
* Ea is reportedly making a Black Panther game (00:56:40)…
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Jul 12, 2022
Montreal ComicCon 2022, APICO, Haven Studio, and more - GoGCast 360
It’s a bit of a chaotic episode of the GoGCast this week. First off, Simon revives the 360 No Scope meme to celebrate the episode’s number. Cat and Simon report on this year’s edition of Montreal ComicCon, the first in person one since the start of the pandemic. Leah lives her best beekeeper life thanks to APICO. Plus, we chat about Haven Studio joining the PlayStation family, how PAX organizers are taking over for E3 2023, and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:39)
* APICO (00:39:04)
This Week’s News (00:44:10)
* Playstation acquires Montreal based Haven Studio (00:44:10)
* Follow up on EA’s bad tweet (00:47:14)
* Legal action threatened as Hideo Kojima falsely linked to Shinzo Abe assassination (00:53:15)
* PAX organizers to take over E3 (00:58:07)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:55)
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Jul 6, 2022
TMNT Shredder’s revenge, The Quarry, and more, with Dapper Tux - GoGCast 359
Don your finest outfits as Matthew “Dapper Tux” Rondina joins for this week’s GoGCast! 🤵🏻 He reviews the nostalgic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Shredder’s Revenge and the horror thriller The Quarry. Plus, we round-up the latest Nintendo Direct, groan at a terrible tweet from the official EA account, chat SGDQ and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:28)
* TMNT Shredder’s Revenge (00:18:28)
* The Quarry (00:22:40)
This Week’s News (00:51:32)
* Nintendo Direct (00:51:32)
* Ubisoft shutting down multiplayer and online services for 15 games in September (00:59:28)
* EA tries to meme but is just tone deaf (01:09:14)
* Summer Games Done Quick (01:18:28)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:24:02)
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Jun 29, 2022
Freshly Frosted, Overwatch 2, 2022 Video Game Industry Facts and more - GoGCast 358
Mmmmm, doughnuts… 🍩 On this week’s GoGCast, Leah reviews Freshly Frosted, a cozy puzzle game about frosting doughnuts. Plus, we check out the latest news about Overwatch 2, have a gander at how the Epic Game Store plans to curb review bombing, learn some facts about the video game industry, and more!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:34)
* Freshly Frosted (00:21:51)
This Week’s News (00:27:40)
* Overwatch 2 to replace original Overwatch (00:27:40)
* Epic Game Store tries to curb review bombing (00:35:09)
* Fanzine mod steals over $27k from project, spends it in Genshin Impact (00:38:58)
* Goldenera tells the story of GoldenEye 007 (00:43:07)
* 2022 essential facts about the video game industry (00:46:55)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:54:53)
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Jun 24, 2022
Gaming Business Slow Down, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth and more with guest Janet Garcia - GoGCast 357
Gaming critic, host and consultant Janet Garcia (@gameonysus) joins us on this week’s GoGCast! We chat with Janet about her work in gaming including her new blog Pen to Pixels. Plus, we share our first impressions of the new PS Plus service, chat about how the gaming business is slowing down and marvel at the next installment of Final Fantasy VII Remake.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:30)
* PS Plus Review (00:57:05)
This Week’s News (01:03:45)
* Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 announced (01:03:45)
* Gaming industry expect business to slow down (01:12:25)
* Fantastic Zelda both guardian cosplay by Allison Chase (01:25:50)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:30:19)
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Jun 15, 2022
Summer Game Fest, Wholesome Direct, Xbox Bethesda Showcase - GoGCast 356
It’s E3 week without the actual E3 show, however the conferences are still on the schedule! We share highlights from Summer Game Fest Live, Wholesome Direct, and Xbox and Bethesda Showcase conferences.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:03)
This Week’s News (00:25:59)
* Summer Game Fest announcements (00:25:59)
* Wholesome Showcase announcements (00:42:18)
* Xbox Bethesda announcements (00:48:17)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:50)
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Jun 8, 2022
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, PlayStation State of Play - GoGCast 355
On this week’s GoGCast, we catch up on the news from the last two weeks. We check out the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor trailer, get hyped for Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and round up the latest PlayStation State of Play.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:45)
This Week’s News (00:31:07)
* Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (00:31:07)
* Dragon Age 4 title revealed: Dragon Age: Dreadwolf (00:33:45)
* Embracer Group also investing into VG archiving (00:41:18)
* PlayStation State of Play (00:48:20)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:36)
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May 28, 2022
Disco Elysium, TikTok Gaming, Raven Software - GoGCast 354
“This is for gamers only so if you’re not a gamer, keep scrolling!” On this week’s GoGCast, we discuss the rumour that TikTok might add gaming to their app and celebrate Raven Software forming their union! Plus, Cat is immersing herself in the enigmatic world of Disco Elysium.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:034:24)
* Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (00:34:24)
This Week’s News (00:55:25)
* Rumour: TikTok to add gaming (00:55:25)
* Raven Software forms the industry’s first union (01:02:47)
* Teen saved by gamer friend who lives far away (01:06:39)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:09:40)
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May 18, 2022
PS+ Games, PlayStation 5 Stock, Ultimate List of Popular Gaming Terms - GoGCast 353
It’s PlayStation’s time to shine! Joelle aka comfy.gamer joins us to round-up all the latest from Sony and PlayStation including checking out the list of games coming to PS+, hoping for more PlayStation 5 console stock, Ubisoft + coming to the platform and more. Plus, we get hyped for the next Wholesome Game Showcase and check out the ultimate list of popular gaming terms.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:05)
This Week’s News (00:39:35)
* PlayStation has revealed its classic games catalog for PS+ (00:39:35)
* Sony “predicts” to double sales of PS5 in 2022 (00:47:15)
* Ubisoft + coming to Playstation & Xbox (00:49:47)
* After Roe v. Wade CEO email gaffe, Sony and Insomniac plan donations (00:50:11)
* Fall Guys going free to play in June, with Xbox and Switch release (00:57:32)
* Wholesome game showcase incoming! (00:58:58)
* Ultimate list of popular, gaming-related terms (00:59:42)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:24)
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May 14, 2022
EA Sports FC, Accessibility in Minecraft, Nintendo Indie World Showcase and more - GoGCast 352
Goodbye EA Sports FIFA, hello EA Sports FC ⚽ The rumours were true, EA and FIFA ended their partnership. We also chat about accessibility in Minecraft, round-up the latest news from the Nintendo Indie World Showcase and reminisce about the iPod. All this and more, on this week’s GoGCast.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:47)
This Week’s News (00:35:49)
* EA and FIFA ends deals (00:35:49)
* Microsoft and Minecraft accessibility news (00:41:55)
* Gotham Knights PS4 and Xbox One versions canceled (00:47:03)
* Latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase (00:51:47)
* Driftless Nintendo Switch 3rd party controller (00:57:44)
* iPod Touch is officially discontinued (01:00:35)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:14:15)
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May 7, 2022
Lake, Square Enix, Summer Game Fest - GoGCast 351
You’ve got mail! 📬 On this week’s GoGCast, Catherine goes on a delivery route around a lake town as she reviews cozy video game Lake. Plus, we discuss the latest news regarding the Activision-Blizzard lawsuits, how Square Enix is selling off its western studios and IPs to Embracer Group, and get hyped for the Summer Game Fest stream.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:13)
* Lake (00:27:43)
This Week’s News (00:41:55)
* Activision-Blizzard trying to prevent harassment report (00:41:55)
* The city of New York suing Bobby Kotick (00:54:33)
* Square Enix sells western studios and IPs (01:01:24)
* Summer Game Fest stream locked down (01:15:36)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:19:25)
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Apr 30, 2022
Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, PlayStation Game Preservation - GoGCast 350
E3 may be officially canceled but not the hype: Microsoft confirmed the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase is happening June 12th. Plus, we chat about PlayStation’s new Games Preservation team and squeal at cute crocheted Pokémons.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:55)
This Week’s News (00:33:32)
* Xbox & Bethesda games showcase announced, June 12, 2022 @ 10amPT, 1pm ET (00:00:00)
* PlayStation has set up a new Games Preservation team (00:39:42)
* Bethesda Adds Free Classic Elder Scrolls Games To Steam (00:43:40)
* Cute story of the week: A Pokemon fan is trying to crochet all of the pokemon! (00:45:35)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:50:15)
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Apr 23, 2022
Ads in F2P Games, Sonic Origins, Portal 3 and more - GoGCast 349
Gotta go fast! On this week’s GoGCast, we discuss Sony considering having ads in free to play games, try to understand the pre-order packages for Sonic Origins, hope that Portal 3 might actually become reality, and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:05)
This Week’s News (00:35:37)
* Sony considering putting ads in F2P games (00:35:37)
* Sonic Origins announced, with weird DLC (00:49:00)
* Portal writer REALLY wants to make Portal 3 (00:53:12)
* More Star Wars games incoming (00:56:33)
* It Takes Two movie talks happening (01:03:07)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:00)
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Apr 9, 2022
MLB The Show 22, Unreal Engine 5, E3 2022 and more - GoGCast 348
Play ball! ⚾ On this week’s GoGCast, Simon has first impressions of MLB The Show 22! Plus we chat about the announcements from the Unreal Engine 5 reveal, E3 2022 being officially canceled, and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:39)
* MLB The Show 22 (00:32:12)
This Week’s News (00:36:20)
* Star Trek Resurgence looks great (00:36:20)
* Unreal Engine 5 now available, first games announced and more rumored (00:43:15)
* E3 2022 Canceled (00:47:03)
* F1 NFT Game shuts down (00:51:55)
* Monkey Island Sequel is for real (00:58:47)
* PC Gamers Crowned the Filthiest Gamers according to “study” (01:01:00)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:00)
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Apr 2, 2022
Breath of the Wild 2, PlayStation Plus, Activision-Blizzard lawsuit and more - GoGCast 347
It’s a two woman show for this week’s GoGCast. We lament the next installment of The Legend of Zelda being delayed to next year, catch up on the Activision-Blizzard lawsuits, and finally check out the brand spanking new PlayStation Plus.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:12)
This Week’s News (00:34:52)
* The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 delayed (00:34:52)
* Activision-Blizzard settles lawsuit with EEOC (00:37:21)
* PlayStation Plus Revamp and comparison with other services (00:43:19)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:20)
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Mar 26, 2022
The Witcher, Haven Studio, Fuzzy Controllers, and more - GoGCast 346
A new witcher game announcement, that. On this week’s GoGCast, we chat about CD Projekt Red teasing the next Witcher game, Haven Studio officially becoming a PlayStation studio, new Xbox controllers, and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:37)
This Week’s News (00:34:48)
* Next Witcher game is in development on Unreal Engine 5 (00:34:48)
* Sony bought Haven studios in Montreal (00:43:30)
* Nintendo Switch has folders in its UI now (00:48:54)
* New Pastel Xbox Controllers (00:50:45)
* Sonic The Hedgehog fuzzy controllers (00:54:10)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:57:46)
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Mar 18, 2022
Elden Ring Sales, EA Play, Pokémon ASMR and more - GoGCast 345
Grab some popcorn, we’re having a watch party 🍿 Leah and Simon report back on their theater experience to go see Batman. After that, we relax with some cute Pokémon ASMR videos. Plus, we chat about hate raids on Twitch and EA canceling this year’s EA Play.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:00)
This Week’s News (00:38:38)
* Elden Ring biggest launch for a new IP since The Division. Sales top 12mil. (00:38:38)
* Hate raids are still a problem on Twitch (00:44:29)
* No EA Play Live this year (00:47:40)
* Pokémon ASMR (00:52:35)
Outro and Wrap-up (00:58:02)
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Mar 12, 2022
PlayStation State of Play, Square Enix Music, and more - GoGCast 344
We have a chill episode of the GoGCast for you this week. We check out the games announced during the latest PlayStation State of Play, do a shocked Pikachu face as we learn that the Microsoft acquisition spawned some insider trading at ActiVision-Blizzard and vibe to our favourite Square Enix game soundtrack thanks to the new official YouTube account.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:40)
This Week’s News (00:40:07)
* PlayStation State of Play (00:40:07)
* ActiVision-Blizzard share-holders being investigated for insider trading (00:55:14)
* Chill beats to farm materia to: Square Enix started a YT Music channel (00:58:23)
* Windows drivers now available on SteamDeck (Can install Windows OS) (01:01:51)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:51)
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Mar 3, 2022
Elden Ring, Valve on NFTs, Pokemon Day Direct and more - GoGCast 343
It’s here, Elden Ring is finally here! Simon gives his first impressions and tell us if Elden Ring lives up to the hype and glowing reviews. Plus, we chat about all the major announcements from the latest Pokémon Direct, why Valve avoids NFTs and Cryptocurrencies and how Epic Games just bought music platform BandCamp.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:03)
* Elden Ring (00:32:20)
This Week’s News (00:43:27)
* Pokemon Day Direct (00:43:27)
* Gabe Newell on NFTs and Cryptocurrencies (00:51:52)
* Epic Games bought BandCamp (00:58:43)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:45)
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yachtclubgames/mina-the-hollower
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Feb 25, 2022
Horizon Forbidden West, Call of Duty, Nintendo eShop and more - GoGCast 342
Simon is back from his vacation and he’s played a lot of Pokémon Legends: Arceus while traveling. Leah shares her first impressions of Horizon Forbidden West and spoiler alert, it’s good. Plus we chat about Call of Duty skipping a release year, Nintendo closing the WiiU and 3DS eShops, and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:05)
* Horizon Forbidden West first impressions (00:37:45)
This Week’s News (00:47:23)
* Call Of Duty will skip a year for the first time in 2004 (00:47:23)
* Nintendo closing WiiU and 3DS eShops in 2023 (00:49:41)
* How Brexit is affecting the UK Game Industry (00:55:39)
* Pokémon day is coming and there’s a Presents stream scheduled (01:02:54)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:16)
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Feb 14, 2022
Nintendo Direct, Grand Theft Auto 6 and more, with Naomi Kyle - GoGCast 341
Kirby, is that a whole car in your mouth? 😳 Special guest Naomi Kyle joins us on this week’s GoGCast to chat about the latest Nintendo Direct which teased Mouthful Mode in the next Kirby game and more. Plus we discuss the latest news regarding Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto 6.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:57)
This Week’s News (00:36:39)
* Nintendo Direct on 2022 Switch Releases (00:36:39)
* Activision Blizzard Call of Duty updates (01:03:14)
* Rockstar GTA6 is confirmed in development (01:10:15)
* Woman saved in part because of Worlde (01:28:10)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:40)
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Feb 7, 2022
Bungie, Sony, Stadia and Wordle - GoGCast 340
The acquisition train is still chugging along, gamers! On this week’s GoGCast, we discuss Bungie’s $3.6b deal with Sony and The New York Times buys viral free word game Wordle. Meanwhile, Stadia is officially no longer a priority at Google.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:00)
This Week’s News (00:43:26)
* Stadia reportedly "deprioritised" as Google focuses on selling streaming tech to third-parties (00:43:26)
* Sony buying Bungie for 3.6b (00:52:30)
* New York Times buys Wordle (01:00:00)
* Toto’s ‘Africa’, covered in Zelda Majora’s Mask instruments (01:07:05)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:00)
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Jan 31, 2022
Pupperazzi, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Monster Train, and more - GoGCast 339
We’re snapping photos of cute dogs, catching Pokémon and saving Hell from the angels on this week’s GoGCast! Cat reviews Pupperazzi, an adorable game where you have to take photos of cute dogs. Simon discovers a love for deck building rogue-like games thanks to Monster Train. Leah yet again goes on a quest to be the very best and catch them all in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Plus, we chat about how a market study about the gaming habits of 2021, how EA is working on three Star Wars games and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:16)
* Pupperazzi (00:22:25)
* Monster Train (00:31:33)
* Pokémon Legends: Arceus (00:37:52)
This Week’s News (00:56:25)
* Old Games, Fifa and Switch dominated in 2021 (00:56:25)
* EA is working on three new Star Wars games (01:03:02)
* Steam Deck launching Feb 25th (01:08:50)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:37)
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Jan 24, 2022
Rainbow Six: Extraction Review, Microsoft acquires Activision-Blizzard - GoGCast 338
This week, we saw the biggest acquisition in video game history as Microsoft announced it was acquiring Activision-Blizzard for a whopping $67.8 billion USD. We chat about what it means for the industry, the current on-going lawsuits and the future of Activision-Blizzard games. Plus, Leah and Simon share their first impressions of Rainbow Six: Extraction, the PVE co-op shooter spin-off game.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:08)
* Rainbow Six: Extraction Review (00:19:25) The article Simon mentioned: https://www.escapistmagazine.com/bad-games-are-better-than-bland-games-extra-punctuation/
This Week’s News (00:44:44)
* Microsoft acquires Activision-Blizzard amongst on-going lawsuits and labour disputes (00:44:44)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:45)
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Jan 17, 2022
The Spawnies with Kahlief Adams - GoGCast 337
Kahlief Adams, of Spawn on Me podcast, joins us for this week’s GoGCast! He’s here to chat with us about The Spawnies, a brand new award show celebrating gaming and diversity in the industry. Kahlief also talks about the Spawn on Me podcast, diversity in the gaming space, and tells the full story of how he became a meme.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:51:15)
This Week’s Topic: The Spawnies (00:56:49)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:19:24)
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Jan 10, 2022
The Games That Got Us Through 2021 - GoGCast 336
On this week’s GoGCast, we chat about the games that got us through 2021. Some are new releases, some are old favourites we love to revisit, and some are from our backlog. This isn’t about a Game of the Year ranking type of episode, it’s really just us talking about the games that brought us joy in 2021.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:03)
* Inscryption (00:24:57)
This Week’s Topic: The Games That Got Us Through 2021 (00:32:25)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:45)
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Jan 6, 2022
2021 Year in Review - GoGCast 335
Happy New Year! 🥳🥂 As we are in the first few days of 2022 and still in the midst of a global pandemic, we take one last look at the year that was 2021. We chat about the biggest news stories, disappointments and surprises of the last year and share what we look forward to for the new one.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:57)
This Week’s Topic: 2021 Year in Review (00:39:59)
* Biggest News Stories (00:41:13)
* Biggest Disappointments (00:58:22)
* Biggest Surprises (01:10:50)
* Looking forward to 2022 (01:22:09)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:27:40)
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Dec 20, 2021
Special Holiday Game Night - GoGCast 334
It’s time for one of our favourite yearly Holiday traditions: Game Night! Grab some drinks and some snacks and play along with us. Test your knowledge in a round of Video Game Trivia, have some laughs guessing Poorly Described Video Games and test your musical ear in Guess That Video Game Song. Enjoy!
This Week’s Topic: Game Night (00:03:00)
* Video game trivia (00:05:55)
* Guess the poorly described video games (00:31:56)
* Guess that video game song (00:38:00)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:02:00)
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Dec 13, 2021
The Game Awards 2021 Wrap-up - GoGCast 333
Another edition of The Video Games Awards has come and gone. We wrap-up what happened on this year’s edition of the awards: what we thought of the show, our favourite announcements and we tally who won our prediction game.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:06)
This Week’s Topic: The Game Awards Wrap-up (00:51:25)
* Game Announcements
* Award Winners
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:20)
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Dec 6, 2021
Halo Infinite Campaign, Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker and more - GoGCast 332
Hop in the Warthog, Spartan, we're saving Cortana! On this week's GoGCast, Leah has first impressions of the Halo Infinite Campaign and Simon managed to beat the queue and log into Final Fantasy XIV to play Endwalker, the latest expansion. Plus we chat console shortage and Holiday shopping, PlayStation planning to take on Gamepass and Activision-Blizzard's presence at the upcoming Game Awards.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:50)
* Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (00:28:00)
* Halo Infinite Campaign First Impressions (00:31:11)
This Week’s News (00:42:14)
* Console shortage and holiday shopping (00:42:14)
* Playstation new service to take on Gamepass (00:52:45)
* Activision Blizzard will not be a part of the Game Awards outside of nominations (00:59:40)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:35)
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Nov 29, 2021
Activision-Blizzard, Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise and Black Friday - GoGCast 331
This week on the GoGCast, we catch up on the latest news regarding the Activision-Blizzard lawsuits and toxic work culture, see what people are building in Animal Crossing Happy Home Paradise, and crown the Xbox Series S the big winner of this year’s Black Friday sales.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:55)
This Week’s News (00:34:07)
* The Activision-Blizzard the story so far and why Jen Oneal left (00:34:07)
* Animal Crossing players are designing cannabis dispensary (00:50:35)
* The best selling console during Black Friday as the Xbox Series S (00:55:55)
* Animal Crossing had a Black Friday event (01:02:54)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:10)
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Nov 22, 2021
The Game Awards Betting Game, 2021 Edition! - GoGCast 330
Let the games begin! The nominees are out for this year’s edition of The Game Awards so it’s time for our annual betting game! We picked 14 out of the 30 categories, and place our bet on which game will take home the trophy. Play along with us and tune in to The Game Awards on December 9th to see which predictions came true. Plus, we share our first impressions of the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:35)
* Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta (00:29:40)
This Week’s Topic: The Game Awards Bets (00:45:00)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:30)
Summoning Salt video recommended by Simon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NscWoJVrEfw
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Nov 15, 2021
Forza Horizon 5, Metroid Dread, and more, with Level Zero Podcast - GoGCast329
Preston Willke of Level Zero Podcast joins us for this review filled GoGCast! We first drive our dream cars through beautiful Mexico in Forza Horizon 5. Then we face X Parasites in Metroid Dread. Finally, we take an emotional journey in Before Your Eyes. Plus we chat about the 20 year anniversary of Xbox, rumours about Halo Infinite, GTA Trilogy’s rocky launch and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:17)
* Forza Horizon 5 (00:25:17)
* New World (00:48:00)
* Metroid Dread (00:50:28)
* Before Your Eyes (00:53:15)
This Week’s News (00:59:42)
* Forza Horizon 5 is Microsoft Game Studios’ biggest game launch (00:59:42)
* GTA Trilogy unplayable on PC, affects entire Rockstar lineup on PC (01:02:38)
* Xbox 20th anniversary event Monday (01:07:29)
* Rumor: Halo Infinite multiplayer coming on Monday? (01:08:55)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:24)
The From Soft content creators Simon mentioned:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ZullietheWitch https://www.youtube.com/c/VaatiVidya…
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Nov 8, 2021
Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0, Elden Ring Gameplay Reveal and more - GoGCast 328
It’s here, it’s here! The Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 update is live and so is the Happy Home Paradise DLC! We chat about everything new and shiny for your island. Plus, we chat about Blizzard delaying both Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4, Devolver Digital acquiring studios, the Elden Ring gameplay preview and more.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:10)
* Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 and Happy Home Paradise DLC (00:15:10)
This Week’s News (00:35:26)
* FF14 Endwalker delayed 2 weeks (00:35:26)
* Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 delayed (00:41:23)
* Elden Ring gameplay preview (00:49:55)
* Square Enix blames Crystal Dynamics for disappointing Marvel’s Avengers game (00:52:15)
* Devolver on a roll acquires studios and goes public (01:00:50)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:02)
Steve Saylor’s Accessibility Review of Forza Horizon 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kXQKLskFxE
Cecilia Blomdahl: https://www.youtube.com/c/CeciliaBlomdahl
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