We caught up with Joelle on this week’s GoGCast as she’s back from her vacation. She chats about her trip to an arcade, finally trying to play Elden Ring, and picking up Super Mario RPG Remake. Plus, the FTC isn’t down with the new Game Pass tiers and we look into the trends in arcade gaming. What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:43) Super Mario RPG Remake (00:43:47) This Week’s News (00:47:18) The FTC isn’t down with the new Game Pass offering (00:47:18) Future Financial Trends of Arcade Gaming (00:56:17) Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:02) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so ma ..read more

We’re going on a "slaycation" in the Alps for this week’s GoGCast. Cat reviews the magical, mythical and scenic Dungeons of Hinterberg, a game that takes you on a puzzle solving adventure in a mountain Austrian village. Leah reviews the portable and adorable strategy game Outlanders 2: Second Nature. Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:21:30) What is Everyone Playing? (00:32:58) Dungeons of Hinterberg (00:32:58) Outlanders 2: Second Nature (00:50:58) Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:06) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For mor ..read more

We’re getting into summer vibes on this week’s GoGCast. We check out the deals available during the Summer Steam Sale and watch amazing speed runs during Summer Games Done Quick. Plus, Xbox Cloud is coming to Amazon Fire Sticks and we say good-bye to Forza Horizon 4. What is Everyone Playing? (00:27:42) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:37:06) This Week’s News (00:45:17) After The Crew, it’s Forza Horizon 4’s turn to get delisted (00:45:17) Steam Summer Sale is on  (00:49:55) Summer Games Done Quick  (00:56:41) Xbox Cloud x Amazon Fire partnership  (01:00:05) Outro and Wrap-up (0 ..read more

On this week’s GoGCast, we circle back to that Nintendo Direct from last week and geek out about finally playing as Zelda in a The Legend of Zelda game! Also, Metroid Prime 4! It’s still happening! Plus Joelle shares how she’s enjoying watching people play the Elden Ring DLC because if you don’t want to play it, you can surely watch it. What is Everyone Playing? (00:30:05) Tiny Bookshop (00:33:58) Elden Ring: The Shadow of the Erdtree (00:35:40) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:41:27) This Week’s News (00:51:35) Nintendo Direct Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:42) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCa ..read more

On this week’s GoGCast, we miss the Nintendo Direct by one frikkin’ day because of our recording schedule. While you, the listeners know what was announced, past Leah, Cat and Joelle do not. So, we speculate on what will be announced during said Direct. Plus, we reminisce about E3 past and learn how subsidies made Montreal such an important city for the video game industry. What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:00) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:43:57) This Week’s News (00:54:15) 20 Years Ago, Nintendo E3 Press Conference Changed the Company’s Trajectory (00:54:15) Nintendo Direct, June 18th 7am P ..read more

It’s that time of the year again, it’s E3.. Uh! Summer Game Fest, with all the wonderful press conferences presenting the next releases of games. We share our highlights from the Xbox Showcase, Wholesome Direct, Devolver Digital, Ubisoft Forward and more. What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:23) Rolling Hills (00:33:34) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:36:56) This Week’s News: Summer Game Fest Announcements (00:45:46) Polygon’s Coverage: https://www.polygon.com/24164106/summer-game-fest-2024  Devolver Direct: https://www.devolverdirect.com/launch Wholesome Direct: https://www.youtube.com/wat ..read more

Extra! Extra! Hear all about it! ? We’re doing a news round-up and catch-up for this week’s GoGCast. We chat about the great media consolidation as IGN acquires Eurogamer, Game Industry Biz and other game media banners. Also, a former Square Enix exec spills the beans on video game budgets and financial targets. Finally, we have a look at the Assassin’s Creed Shadows reveal trailer and the upcoming schedule for Summer Game Fest. What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:00) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:43:00) This Week’s News (00:52:29) Former Square Enix exec on why Final Fantasy sales don’t meet e ..read more

We got games on games on games on games for this week’s GoGCast. We have reviews of the pixel metroidvania Animal Well, visual puzzle game Ouros, charming action-adventure Hauntii, and hauntingly immersive Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. All of these reviews are spoiler-free. Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:26:05) What is Everyone Playing? (00:33:50) Animal Well (00:34:31) Ouros (00:45:41) Hauntii (00:49:40) Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (00:55:50) Outro and Wrap-up (01:22:33) --- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more abo ..read more

Super Earth will know liberty again! ? On this week’s GoGCast, we discuss the whole backlash and backpedaling regarding Helldivers 2 PC edition requiring a PSN account. Meanwhile, Escape from Tarkov’s locks their PVE mode behind a $250 edition. Finally, Joelle is in Hell (in a good way) with the Hades II early Access and Leah becomes a farmer of the night in Moonlight Peaks. What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:45) Hades II Early Access (00:34:16) Moonlight Peaks (00:41:26) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:46:46) This Week’s News (00:53:16) Sony backtracks on mandatory PSN account linking for Hel ..read more

“War never changes”. On this week’s #GoGCast, we get on that wasteland, baby, and watch the wildly entertaining Fallout tv show. Speaking of post-apocalyptic stuff and late stage capitalism, Cat plays the PC edition of Horizon Forbidden West and Embracer Group splits into three new companies to… (check notes)... “foster an environment that amplifies existing success”. What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:42) Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:37:05) This Week’s News (00:047:05) Embracer Group is now 3 companies in a trench coat (00:47:05) Continuing the trend of good video game series adaptations, Fa ..read more