The Girls on Games Podcast

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 Everyone Playing? (00:19:28) Game On: Super Steam Reviews (00:24:10) This Week’s News (00:28:33) 2026 Canadian Game Award Nominees Outro and Wrap-up (00:50:42) --- 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

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) Game On: Flower Power (00:40:35) This Week’s News (00:50:50) PlayStation Price HikeXbox Partner Preview 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) https://www.gamesindustry.biz/krafton-inc-versus-subnautica-2-former-lead-developersKrafton must reinstate former Unknown Worlds CEO Ted Gillhttps://www.gamefile.news/p/subnautica-2-early-access-may-disputeKrafton asked Chat GPT on how to get out of paying the bonusMinecraft Live - the 2026 spring versionNVIDIA previews DLSS 5 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) 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) 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) Game On: Pixel Olympics Trivia (00:21:06) This Week’s News (00:27:20) PlayStation 6 might be delayed due to hardware shortagesRise and fall of HighguardSony shuts down BluepointLeadership shake up at XboxSpencer and Bond are out 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) 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 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) 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 accessSuper Mario Remix wins a Grammy 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 projectsXbox Developer Direct Jan 2026Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct 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 LeagueGirls 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) 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 AwardsTGA ends Future ClassEveryone 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) Game On: Jeorpady (00:40:48) This Week’s News (00:48:03) Wholesome Snack next weekNintendo Buying Bandai Namco SingaporeControl is still in the works as Remedy files for trademark in Europe 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) Game On: Humble Bumble (00:38:27) This Week’s News (00:44:58) PMG report on Rockstar employee firing and alleged union bustingNew Steam HardwareSuper Mario Galaxy movie trailerFirst look at the Legend of Zelda live action moviePokopeia info 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) 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