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This week, Leah ventured into her first Pokémon TCG expo, Cat jumped into the supernatural world of Control Resonant, and Joelle is learning that the biggest enemy in Blood of the Dawnwalker might be motion sickness. Plus, an old favourite returns: Walk Down Memory Card Lane. What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:35) Control Resonant First Impressions (00:29:38) Game On: Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:52:12) Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:03) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca.

Would you rather make some truly terrible gaming decisions, become a vampire, or manage a graveyard? Good news! We're doing all three this week. Leah played the Graveyard Keeper 2 demo, Joelle is back and shares her thoughts of Blood of the Dawnwalker and we play an extended round of Would You Rather? Gamer Edition! What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:38) Blood of the Dawnwalker (00:16:20) Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo (00:21:55) This Week’s Topic: Would You Rather Gamer Edition (00:28:53) Outro and Wrap-up (01:02:05)

In this episode of the GoGCast, we have new games from BlizzCon, new hardware from Valve, and a little dash of Kojima drama. What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:23) This Week’s News (00:28:41) Xbox saves Kojima’s next game (00:28:41) Steam Frame, Valve’s new VR Headset (00:38:06) BlizzCon 2026 (00:46:06) Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:25) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca.

Hey! Listen! We have a LOT of game announcements to get into this week, but let's be real... The Ocarina of Time remake has completely taken over the show. Cat even spent all her rupees on the limited-edition Switch. Someone cue the treasure chest opening jingle! What is Everyone Playing? (00:11:19) This Week’s News (00:14:06) PlayStation State of Play (00:14:06) The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct (00:20:46) Nintendo Direct (00:39:43) Outro and Wrap-up (00:54:11) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca.

August really decided to go out swinging. We've got GTA 6 official gameplay reveal, our favourite discoveries from Gamescom, and all things Pokémon World Championships. So get comfortable — we've got some catching up to do. What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:15) This Week’s News (00:32:35) Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Reveal (00:32:35) The games of Gamescom (00:42:04) Cat: Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC + Remaster upgrade Stage Tour Warlock Dungeons and Dragons Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy Leah: Lego Skylines Graveyard Keeper 2 Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern There are No Ghosts at the Grand Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:46) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca.

This week, GTA 6 is leaking all over the internet, Cat has been living out her retro repair shop dreams in ReStory, and Leah is filling her Two Point Museum with a whole lot of Cult of the Lamb. So we've got leaks, nostalgia, cultists, and probably a few questionable decisions to talk about Sounds like a Girls on Games episode to me. What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:26) ReStory Review (00:14:26) Two Points Museum x Cult of The Land DLC (00:35:26) This Week’s News: GTA IV Leaks (00:40:00) Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:10) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca.

Your backlog doesn't know it yet, but it's about to get a whole lot worse. The dog days of summer are almost over and we look to fall’s packed release calendar for our next gaming adventure. We discuss which releases we’ll be playing on day one, which one we’ll be waiting on for reviews, which we might skip all together, and more. So grab your favourite fall inspired drink and let’s get this episode of the GoGCast going. What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:22) Ravenswatch (00:20:25) This Week’s Topic: Are We Ready For Fall Gaming? (00:29:22) Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:51) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca.

It's episode 550, and this week we're talking about rising prices, disappearing discs,the upcoming Fire Emblem Direct, and Leah’s latest quest to catch 'em all... one Pokémon card at a time. Let's press start. What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:10) This Week’s News (00:32:00) Sony moving forward with killing disc, says it won’t impact financials  (00:32:00) Xbox Price Hike (00:37:50) AMD GPU Price Hike (00:40:56) Fire Emblem Fortune Weave’s Direct  (00:44:44) Outro and Wrap-up (00:55:45) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

One legendary RPG franchise is making a comeback. A game publisher might have a brand new owner. A studio finally got paid. And Pokémon... wants your face. We do a news round-up in this week’s GoGCast. Europe says ‘ok’ to the EA acquisition, Bethesda says more Fallout is coming, the Subnautica devs are getting their bonus and The Pokémon Company will use facial recognition to curb TCG scalpers. What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:25) Peak (00:35:44) This Week’s News (00:47:48) EU set to approve EA’s acquisition (00:52:20) Fallout 5 and remakes for Fallout 3 and New Vegas in production (00:59:55) Subnautica Devs will get their bonus from Krafton (01:02:49) Pokémon Company using facial recognition for selling TCG (01:09:30) Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:09) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

We have three simulation games for you: one lets you be a rock, one lets you organize thousands of books in a magical library, and one lets you spend hours digging a hole in your backyard. If any of those sound ridiculous… Wait until we get to the horse dating simulator. In this episode of the GoGCast, we explore the world of weird and wacky simulation games. What is Everyone Playing? (00:12:46) Moonlight Peaks (00:18:16) Game On: Steamy Steam Reviews, Sim Game Edition (00:28:08) This Week’s Topic: Weird and Wacky Simulation Games (00:32:40) Rock Simulator Box Room A Game About Digging A Hole Roadside Research Librarian: Tidy Up Arcane Library Cat Mail Co My Horse Prince Desert Bus Fly Killer VR Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:18) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

This week, we're talking about PlayStation's move toward a digital-only future and why gamers are up in arms about it. Is it the unavoidable next step for the industry, or are we losing something important? Plus, Leah revisits one of the fan favourite Assassin’s Creed games and shares her first impressions of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced. What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:02) The Alters (00:27:37) Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced First Impressions (00:30:20) This Week’s News: (00:49:40) Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles Outro and Wrap-up (01:30:55) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Canada gave the world poutine, maple syrup, and apparently an enormous number of incredible video games. This week we're celebrating Canada Day by drafting our ultimate Canadian Gaming Showcase and attempting to answer the impossible question: what are the greatest games ever made north of the 49th parallel? What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:40) Solarpunk (00:24:38) Game On: Video Game Trivia - Oh, Canadian Edition doncha know? (00:29:48) This Week’s Topic: Canadian Game Draft (00:36:51) Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:27) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

XBOX says the next 100 days will define its future. No pressure. This week, we're talking about XBOX's reset, the challenges facing the brand, and whether Microsoft can finally answer the question: what is Xbox supposed to be? Let’s jump in.  What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:10) Game On: Save One, Delete One - Xbox Edition (00:31:30) This Week’s Topic: Will the XBOX reset work? (00:39:30) Outro and Wrap-up (01:20:44) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

Nintendo came in hot this week.🔥Zelda Ocarina of Time is back, Fire Emblem fans are fired up, Kingdom Hearts 4 is not a rumor anymore, and we've got thoughts on all of it. Plus, Joelle reviews Umami and lets us know if this tasty little puzzle game belongs on your plate. What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:20) Umami review (00:37:53) This Week’s News: Nintendo Direct Summer 2026 (00:45:10) Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:00 --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

The showcases are over, the hype train has left the station. 🚉 Now comes the hard part: deciding what actually stood out. In this episode of the GoGcast, we share our top 5 game announcements of the Summer Game Fest season and compare the reveals we just can’t stop thinking about.   What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:00) Lego Batman (00:14:30) Forza Horizon 6 (00:17:53) This Week’s Topic: Our top 5 game announcements of Summer Game Fest showcases (00:30:00) Leah:  Banco Chef: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJP_ZiDYfxY  Fable - Feb 23, 2027: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iW1i78zFvk  Tinkernest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRBpkhDW-N8  Waterful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmVVsImRjHo  Croakwood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFbqnv2gzlA  Cat:  Control Resonant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7hAH11mtDk  1666: Amsterdam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eorBtZn3UKw  Clutch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMVOaxLFDpE  Tales of Seiku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7mIaD_ZAk0  Hack 95: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv8nZY8auPQ  Joelle:  God of War Laufey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLMX2w3cwuE  Monsters Hunter Wilds: Ascendance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3jM7Zwyyco  Senua: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91LAY9B6lUc  Oh my Doug - snot run n gun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKVg0FCzBjY  Join Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52sHCWHzYLc  Outro and Wrap-up (01:09:11) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames