The Girls on Games Podcast

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 (0...

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,...

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 a...

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...

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...

This week on the GoGCast: Leah goes undercover in 007 First Light, we break down all the showcases coming our way with Summer Game Fest, and we look at the latest game to get out of Grand Theft Auto's path. Grab your calendar, your wishlist, and your Walther PPK—let's do this.  What is Everyone Playing? (00:13:17) 007 First Light (00:18:00) This Week’s News (00:25:01) Minecraft live and Minecraft...

Imagine explaining this to someone in 2012: Star Citizen hits one BILLION dollars in crowdfunding… and it’s still in Early Access. Destiny 2 is gearing up for its final big update, and we’ve got a fresh batch of winners from the Canadian Game Awards to celebrate. What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:15) This Week’s News (00:40:50) Star Citizen tops $1b Crowdfunding Milestone while still being in Early...

From the depths of Subnautica 2, to the endless Grand Theft Auto 6 news cycle, we’ve got a packed show this week. Plus, next-gen PlayStation talk and Joelle turns the podcast into an aquarium with “Who Knows Their Fish?”  What is Everyone Playing? (00:10:25) Subnautica 2 Early Access (00:11:55) Game On: Who Knows Their Fish? (00:20:24) This Week’s News (00:28:51) Ebay rejects GameStop’s offer (00:...

This week on GoGCast, we’re balancing violence and vibes. Leah reviews Mortal Kombat II and we talk about the emotional road-trip energy of Mixtape. For the topic of the show, we pitch our dream cozy games: setting, game play loop, our signature twist, and more. What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:10) Diablo IV Lord of Hatred DLC (00:20:45) Mixtape (00:23:45) Listen to the game’s soundtrack This Week...

This week we’re climbing viewpoints, taking a leap of faith and diving into the surprise reveal of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, thirteen years after the original first set sail. Over on Xbox, and I can’t believe we’re writing this, but Game Pass is getting a price cut. Then Cat synchronizes us with the Animus for Timeline Twister: Assassin’s Creed Edition. What is Everyone Playing? (00:15...

From outer space to beaver base, we’ve got range this week. Cat reviews the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Leah survives Timberborn, and we hit the highs and huhs? of the BAFTA Games Awards. We also check out the Elden Ring movie casting and Patch Notes or Lie is this week’s Game On! What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:35) Timberborn (00:16:58) Game On: Patch Notes or Lie? (00:21:20) This Week’s News...

The stars align. The nominees shine. And our hot takes? Fully primed. This week, we’re diving into the 2026 Canadian Game Awards—breaking down every category and predicting who’s walking away with the wins. Space is on the brain as we talk Project Hail Mary and reflect on the Artemis 2 landing. Plus Cat brings the game: Super Steam Reviews: CGA Edition. Let’s see if we stick the landing. What is E...

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...

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-fo...

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 i...

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...

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 Play...

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...

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? (00:2...

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)...

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:...

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 episo...

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...

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:...

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...