The Girls on Games Podcast

Spring is blooming… and so are PlayStation’s prices. Cat dives into Fishbowl, a game about grief and growing up. Xbox is lining up its next moves as we chat about the latest Partner Preview, and we’re stopping to smell the roses with a game of Flower Power! What is Everyone Playing? (00:21:22) Fishbowl Review (00:24:04) Game On: Flower Power (00:40:35) This Week’s News (00:50:50) PlayStation Price Hike (00:50:50) Xbox Partner Preview (01:06:56) Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:50)   A small programming note: The GoGCast will be taking a week off. We'll be back with a new episode on April 16th! --- 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

Grab your popcorn because there’s waaaaaaay more courtroom drama from the Subnautica devs and Krafton. We say YAAAAAAAAAAASS to the Minecraft Live Spring 2026 Edition but we say NOOOOOOOOOOOOO to NVIDIA's DLSS5 demo. What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:48) This Week’s News (00:26:48) The story so far: Krafton vs Unknow Worlds (00:41:20) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-inc-versus-subnautica-2-former-lead-developers  A court ruled that Krafton must reinstate former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gill and return control of the early access release of Subnautica 2. Soon after his return, Krafton is accused of leaking a meme announcing the early access Gill is countersuing: https://www.gamefile.news/p/subnautica-2-early-access-may-dispute  Apparently, Krafton asked Chat GPT on how to get out of paying the bonus. Minecraft Live - the 2026 spring version (00:56:25) NVIDIA previews DLSS 5 to mixed reactions and epic memes (01:02:00) Outro and Wrap-up (01:13:01) --- 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 on the Girls on Games Podcast, we’re celebrating 40 years of The Legend of Zelda with the incredible Patricia Summersett—the voice behind Princess Zelda in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. We get into behind-the-scenes stories, the evolution of Zelda as a character, and a few surprises you won’t hear anywhere else. Plus, we put our The Legend of Zelda knowledge to the test in a round of Find the Fake Item. Let’s get into it. What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:20) Game On: The Legend of Zelda Item: Find the Fake (00:30:17) This Week’s Topic: Interview with Patricia Summersett (00:39:55) Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:10) --- 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. Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

A wild GoGCast has appeared, Nintendo used Pokopia. It’s super effective! Let’s dive into our early thoughts on the newest spin on the Pokémon formula. Is it a mega evolution? A magical mashup of some of our favourite game series? The cutest thing we have ever played? Stay tuned and find out! Plus, Cat brings a round of Pokémon or Farm Equipment for this week’s Game On. Game On: Pokémon or Farming Equipment? (00:19:20) What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:55) Pokémon Pokopia First Impressions (00:30:50) Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:53) --- 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

Ibuprofen, I choose you! 30 years of Pokémon, can you believe it? Our knees sure can. The Pokemon Day Presents brought us our first look at Gen 10, Winds and Waves. We prepare for what will be Joelle’s first foray into the series with Pokopia, and Leah gives her thoughts on Dredge. Plus, since we’re in a birthday type of mood, we play a round of Guess That Game’s Anniversary! What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:10) Dredge (00:32:12) Pokémon Leaf Green and Fire Red (00:39:10) Game On: Guess That Game’s Anniversary! (00:39:13) This Week’s News: Pokémon Day Presents (00:48:40) Pokémon Day Presents 2026 Round-Up Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:35) --- 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

Well, that was a whirlwind! This week felt like someone hit fast-forward on the entire video game industry and every day was yet another breaking news story. From AI causing potential console delays, Highguard can’t catch a break, Bluepoint being shut down and the fallout from the sudden change of guard at Xbox… whew! However, this episode is not just doom and gloom: Joelle became a sneaky octopus in the Darwin’s Paradox and Leah celebrates the Winter Olympics with a round of Pixel Olympics Trivia.  What is Everyone Playing? (00:08:46) Darwin’s Paradox Demo (00:13:40) Game On: Pixel Olympics Trivia (00:21:06) This Week’s News (00:27:20) PlayStation 6 might be delayed due to hardware shortages (00:28:50) Rise and fall of Highguard (00:34:25) Sony shuts down Bluepoint (00:42:50) Leadership shake up at Xbox: Spencer and Bond are out (00:49:36) Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:38) --- 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

State of Play? Covered. Cult of the Lamb DLC? Joelle’s on it. Cozy fishing vibes? Leah’s locked in.  In this episode of the GoGCast, Joelle rejoins her followers thanks to the Cult of the Lamb DLC and Leah enjoys the pixelated landscapes of Cast ‘n Chill. Cat brings a round of Heroic Franchises and sees if the crew can guess which gaming series has the most entries. What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:40) Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven DLC (00:27:01) Cast ‘n Chill (00:31:35) Game On: Heroic Franchises (00:35:45) This Week’s News (00:48:10) PlayStation State of Play Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:33) --- 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

It’s a party platter of upcoming games with your pick of flavour. We live our food truck adventure fantasies thanks to the Dosa Divas demo and we check out the latest Nintendo Partner Direct. Whether you are salty or sweet, sour or spicy, there’s something for everyone. Bon appétit! What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:58) Dosa Divas demo (00:30:52) Game On: Spicy Reviews: The Games of 2026 (00:41:11) This Week’s News (00:56:00) Nintendo Partner Direct Outro and Wrap-up (01:19:32) --- 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

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, launching an mmo can cause a company to bust. Intrepid Studio closes mere weeks after launching Ashes of Creations in early access and it’s all a little sus. Plus, Leah brings a nail biting round of Higher or Lower Video Game Edition, and has first impressions of Hytale. But, what’s really important is that JOELLE IS GETTING A PUPPY OMG! What is Everyone Playing? (00:31:51) Hytale (00:38:02) Game On: Higher or Lower (00:43:00) This Week’s News (00:50:45) Intrepid Studio closes right as they launch Ashes of Creation early access (00:50:45) Super Mario Remix wins a Grammy (01:16:54) Outro and Wrap-up (01:20:46) Listen to Cat on Le Back-Log Podcast (in French): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k28LtnRwwmE  --- 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

From story books, to the streets of Japan and all the way up to the stars! Xbox hits us with a Developer Direct featuring Forza Horizon 6, Beast of Reincarnation, Kiln and still very much alive Fable. We take off and land amongst the stars with the latest Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer.  Plus, our game of the week is Pokémon or Celestial Body? Pedal to the metal and full throttle into this episode of the GoGCast. What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:50) Game On: Pokémon Or Celestial Body? (00:25:55) This Week’s News (00:35:45) Ubisoft job cuts and canceled projects (00:35:45) Xbox Developer Direct Jan 2026 (00:43:20) Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct (01:03:55) Outro and Wrap-up (01:10:20) --- 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’ve got hope in our hearts and stacked wishlists! It’s time to get on the hype train for the games of 2026 as we share which ones we cannot wait to play. Joelle debuts a brand-new podcast game that throws Cat and Leah into a debate — and yes, the rivalry is heated. Leah shares her firsthand experience from the Pokémon TCG Regional Championships in Toronto. It’s hype, it’s chaotic, it’s a lot of fun and a lot of giggles. What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:16) Game On: Hero Dueling (00:37:50) This Week’s Topic: Hypecast! The Games of 2026 (00:56:10) Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:39) --- 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

It’s time for a brand new Fantasy Critic League! We create our publishers and draft our games for our 2026 Podcast Fantasy Critic League and review the highlights of our Community League draft. And then, for fun and emotional damage, we play So It’s Been 10 Years, a trivia game that tests both our memory and our nostalgia. What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:05) Game On: So It’s Been 10 Years (00:42:11) This Week’s Topic: 2026 Fantasy Critic Draft (00:53:53) Girls on Games Podcast League Girls on Games Community League Outro and Wrap-up (01:12:15) --- 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

New year, last year’s games! We take one last look back at 2025 to share our top 3 games of the year, and some runner ups. The podcast games are still flowing as Cat brings another session of humble bumble. It’s 2026 folks, so let’s get rollin! What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:25) Game On: Humble Bumble (00:40:28) This Week’s Topic: Our Games of the Year 2025 (00:47:05) Outro and Wrap-up (01:29:03) If you’d like to join our 2026 Fantasy Critic league, the draft is happening this Saturday, January 10th at 1pm EST. If you can’t make it, you can use the auto-draft feature. Details in the Fantasy Critic channel on our Discord. --- 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

🎶Jingle Bells, deck the halls, it’s that time of year! It's the annual GoG game night party cast, time for holiday cheer! 🎵 That’s right, it’s time for an episode of just party games. Play along with us as we have rounds of Guess the Badly Described Video Game, Higher or Lower and Two Truths and a Lie. The GoGCast is going on a well deserved break for the Holidays. We’ll be back with a new episode on January 8th, 2026. Thank you so much for being with us for another year of our little podcast. We wish you a cheerful Holiday Season and all the best for the New Year! What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:55) This Week’s Topic: Holiday Game Night (00:38:10) Cat’s Guess the Badly Described Video Game (00:38:28) Joelle’s Higher or Lower - Metacritc Edition (00:48:15) Leah’s Two Truths and a Lie (00:57:29) Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:00) --- 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

What do Ms Piggy, Lenny Kravitz, and Jason Momoa all have in common? The Game Awards 2025! We hunkered down for a 3.5 hour awards show that honored this year’s best in video games. Claire Obscure Expedition 33 was the big winner of the night, and our betting game oracles are revealed. What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:47) Game On: Guess the Cozy Game Trope (00:28:37) This Week’s Topic: The Game Awards 2025 Recap (00:34:46) Game Industry Workers protest outside The Game Awards TGA ends Future Class Everyone is playing Clair-Obscur: Expedition 33 Outro and Wrap-up (01:02:15) --- 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  

Want a little treat? 🍬 A snack for your soul? Something that will feed your Steam wishlist? Then the Wholesome Snack is for you! Jenny Windom is back on the GoGCast to chat about the Wholesome Snack 2025 showcase which featured more than 20 new wholesome games that will charm and delight many gamers. What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:45) This Week’s Topic: Wholesome Snack 2025 (00:32:00) Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:06) --- 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  

Another week, another episode of the GoGCast! We made an oopsy when doing our Game Awards predictions episodes and missed 2 categories, Joelle tried out Ball X Pit which is all the rage, and Nintendo is doing some black friday purchases of their own, dropping some cash on acquiring a studio. Let’s get this ball rolling! The Game Awards Predictions Missed Categories (00:24:00) What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:20) Ball x Pit (00:32:26) Game On: Jeorpady (00:40:48) This Week’s News (00:48:03) Wholesome Snack next week (00:48:03) Nintendo Buying Bandai Namco Singapore (00:49:48) Control is still in the works as Remedy files for trademark in Europe (00:55:01) Outro and Wrap-up (01:03:00) --- 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

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

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

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