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  • In this episode of the GoGCast, we unbox (🥁) all the Xbox news from the past week including the closures of four studios: Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, Alpha Dog and Roundhouse Games. We discuss what it means for the future of gaming at Microsoft, and reactions from the gaming community - from gamers to game devs.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:20)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:56)

    This Week’s News: Xbox Studio Closures (00:38:57)

    Kinda Funny - Has Xbox Lost Your Trust? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZdGBVk5FZk&t=2960s SkillUp - The Activision-ing of Xbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAb21GaTEGw IGN - Phil Spencer and the Battle for Xbox’s Soul : https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-and-the-battle-for-xboxs-soul Gameranx - what the HELL is going on with Xbox? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvdXtEpEaA&t=1s Moist Critical - Xbox Situation is Sad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZofF9gdkHeY Parris Lilly - Thoughts on Xbox and a look back on where things are headed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDkKiwjmqwo Kinda Funny - The Xbox Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxPvhlTMN08&t=2998s Mr Matty Plays - Xbox RESPONDS to the drama : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvdXtEpEaA&t=1s Jeff Grub - perfect dark and summer game mess update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPtzkxO0GesBloomberg - Microsoft’s Xbox is Planning More Cuts After Studio Closures: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-08/xbox-studio-closures-microsoft-plans-more-cost-cutting-measures-after-layoffs

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:30:34)

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  • 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 Helldivers 2 (00:53:16)Escape from Tarkov $250 DLC (01:14:33)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:27:17)

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  • We got games on games on games on this week’s GoGCast! Joelle reviews the theatrical Princess Peach: Showtime!, and the action-packed Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, while Leah works on her green thumb in Botany Manor.

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:15)

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:45:28)

    Princess Peach: Showtime! (00:55:33)Tales of Kenzera: Zau (01:03:01)Botany Manor (01:09:35)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:15:40)

    How the DOOM soundtrack changed Metal forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq-Zc43GXVI

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  • “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 (00:47:05)

    Embracer Group is now 3 companies in a trench coat (00:47:05)Continuing the trend of good video game series adaptations, Fallout confirmed for a second season (01:00:00)Funny Hard Drive article: https://hard-drive.net/hd/video-games/amazons-fallout-show-criticized-for-lack-of-rummaging/

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  • Now boarding for GoGCast, episode 443, in destination to your headphones! On this week’s GoGCast, Cat and Joelle take the helm as Leah is away in sunny Mexico. We chat Princess Peach, Showtime! and BAFTAS. Plus, since we’ve been traveling about, we share what games we like to play while away from home: old favourites, casual mobile games, snackable narrative experiences, and more, ideally offline.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:11)

    Princess Peach, Showtime! Review

    This Week’s News (00:38:16)

    2024 BAFTAs

    This Week’s Topic: Gaming & Traveling (00:55:43)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:00)

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  • Is all fair in games and ownership? On this week’s GOGCast, we debate if Stop Killing Games Petition is a worthy critique on online video game ownership. Plus Apple opens the app store to retro game emulators (thanks Europe!)

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:00)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:40:45)

    This Week’s News (00:52:34)

    Petition “stop killing games” https://www.stopkillinggames.com/Discovered on Phil deFranco show: https://www.stopkillinggames.com/Original video on accused farm youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoEApple opens the app store to retro game emulatorshttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/5/24122341/apple-app-store-game-emulators-super-apps

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:32:10)

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  • The joke is on us! On this week’s GoGCast, Steve Saylor joins us as we do a sanity check to see which April Fool’s posts are real and which ones should be! We learn about Steve’s new project, Dungeons and Disableds. Joelle plays Princess Peach Showtime. Leah dives into Dave the Diver. Plus, we dream about what we would want from an Xbox handheld.

    Dungeons and Disableds (00:02:10)

    Dungeonsanddisableds.com

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:39:17)

    Princess Peach Showtime (00:49:09)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:58:58)

    This Week’s News (01:07:01)

    Which April Fools Jokes should be a real thing? (01:07:01) What do you want from an Xbox handheld? (01:18:22)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:38:06)

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  • Aw shit, here we go again. On this week’s GoGCast, we look at the targeted harassment of Sweet Baby Inc, a consulting company in the video game industry, and said campaign is being called GamerGate 2.0 by some news outlets. Plus, Joelle played Rise of the Ronin and shares her first impressions of the action-adventure roleplaying game.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:15)

    Rise of the Ronin First Impressions (00:22:44)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:35:57)

    This Week’s News (00:46:25)

    The Targeted Harassment of Sweet Baby Inc

    The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/18/24104799/gamergate-2024-sweet-baby-inc-diversity Thread by The Verge journalist: https://twitter.com/adashtra/status/1769797511697269237 Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/sweet-baby-inc-consulting-games-alan-wake-2-dei-1851312428 Mobile Syrup: https://mobilesyrup.com/2024/03/16/sweet-baby-controversy-toxic-gamers-stand-up-for-devs-and-media-editorial/

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:19:40)

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  • It’s-a-us, the GoGCast! On this week’s episode, we celebrate Mar10 Day! Plus, we check out all the games showcased during the Xbox Partner Preview.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:38:31)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:30)

    This Week’s News (00:50:05)

    Activision QA Workers form largest video game union yet (00:50:05)Xbox Partner Preview (00:51:00)Mar10 Day Announcements (01:09:28)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:04)

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  • Pikachu, I choose you, bud! Yeah, no, for sure, eh bud. On this week’s GoGCast, we celebrate Pokémon Day! We check out the announcement of Pokémon Legends ZA and ask the question: what if Pokémon was set in Canada? Plus, Joelle reviews the ode to CD-I games Arzette: Jewel of Faramore, and Leah plants lovely flowers in Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:15:40)

    Arzette: Jewel of Faramore Review (00:19:55)Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator (00:29:07)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:36:31)

    This Week’s News: Pokémon Day (00:43:35)

    Pokémon Legends ZA

    This Week’s Topic: What if Pokémon Was Set in Canada (00:59:53)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:27:10)

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  • On this week’s GoGCast, we ask the question: which video game sound haunts you? Inspired by a Tiktok trend, we reminisce and trauma bound about unmistakable sounds from video games that stir up some anxiety. Plus, we circle back to the Xbox Business Update and Leah reviews the wholesome and soothing Furnish Master.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:26:56)

    Furnish Master (00:43:38)

    Walk Down Memory Lane (00:49:56)

    This Week’s News (00:53:35)

    Xbox Business Update (00:53:35)Mortal Kombat 1 mod brings Disney and Pixar characters into the frey (01:03:05)

    This Week’s Topic: Which Video Game Sound Haunts You? (01:06:31)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:20)

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  • The Xbox rumour mill goes brrrrrrrrrrrr! On this week’s GoGCast, we chat about Xbox rumours, popular Pokémon and the upcoming book on Blizzard Entertainment. Plus, Joelle reviews the underwhelming Foam Stars.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:00)

    Foam Stars (00:23:16)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:34:46)

    This Week’s News (00:40:08)

    Xbox Rumours and Business Update (00:40:08)Play Nice: The Rise, Fall and Future of Blizzard Entertainment (00:50:33)Most popular Pokémons since Scarlet and Violet (00:52:40)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:10)

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  • Hey, what’s up everyone and welcome to another GoGCast! Please don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment and share! That's right, on this week’s episode, we’re bringing back Like and Subscribe where we share some of our favourite gaming creators so you can find something new to watch while you game. Plus, we wrap-up the latest PlayStation State of Play.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:19:35)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:25:30)

    This Week’s News (00:29:09)

    January 2024 PlayStation State of Play

    This Week’s Topic: Like and Subscribe, Gaming Creators We Love (00:36:28)

    TacticalgrammaGrandpaGamingFarting GlitterMysticOdd TinkeringReal Civil EngineerPravusWattlesPlaysMumbo Jumbo and the other Hermitcraft Youtubers (season 10 just started)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:02:07)

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  • On this week’s GoGCast, we gather our worldly pals and go look for a lost crown! Joelle and Leah review the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and the wildly chaotic Palworld. Plus, discuss the the on-going layoffs in the game industry, meet Blizzard’s new president and check out the Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League early access woes.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:15)

    Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown (00:25:45)Palworld (00:32:33)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:42:07)

    This Week’s News (00:50:18)

    Let’s talk about the industry layoffs (Video: The Video Game Industry is NOT Collapsing. A Lawyer Explains) (00:50:18)Blizzard appoints first female President: Johanna Faries (01:06:22)Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League early access issues (01:12:44)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:17:56)

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  • Get ready sports gaming fans, as we launch the GoGCast 2024 Fantasy Critic Draft! We set up our studios, pick our games and get ready for another year of publishing titles. The competition is already heating up. Like last year, we’ll be updating you all on the league at the top of every GoGCast episode.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:28:16)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:30:45)

    This Week’s Topic: 2024 Fantasy Critic Draft (00:38:53)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:00)

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  • It’s finally time for our Game of The Year episode! On this week’s GoGCast, we share our favourite games of 2023. Each crew member will share their top three games of the year as well as some honorable mentions.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:32)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:32:50)

    This Week’s Topic: Our Favourite Games of 2023 (00:37:53)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:10)

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  • Happy New Year, gamers! Before we turn to 2024, let’s look back at the year that was 2023. That’s right folks, it’s time for our Year in Review episode where we discuss the biggest stories, disappointments, surprises and trends in gaming from the previous year.

    What is Everyone Playing? (ish) (00:15:42)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:28:21)

    This Week’s Topic: 2023 Gaming Year in Review (00:33:44)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:16:35)

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  • It’s time for our favourite episode of the year, that’s right, it’s our Holiday Game Night! Grab a drink and some snacks and play along with us. Cat brings Super Steam Reviews where you have to guess which game is being reviewed. We guess Famous Video Games Quotes with Joelle and the Best Selling Games Per Console with Simon. Finally, Leah brings a Holiday edition of Walk Down Memory Card Lane based on the crew’s birthdays.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:16:16)

    This Week’s Topic: Game Night! (00:30:03)

    Cat: Super Steam Reviews (00:30:03)Joelle: Famous Video Game Quotes (00:41:00)Simon: Best Selling Game Per Console (00:46:20)Leah: Walk Down Memory Card Lane - Holiday edition (00:53:57)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:07:11)

    We’ll also be taking a break for the Holidays, the GoGCast will be back in early January. Have fun, be safe and we’ll see you in 2024.

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  • On this week’s GoGCast, it’s time for our 2023 Game Awards recap! We check out the highlights from the show, talk about our favourite announcements, and reveal who won our prediction game from episode 425.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:45)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:33:50)

    This Week’s Topic: 2023 The 2023 Game Awards Recap (00:39:13)

    Outro and Wrap-up (00:59:39)

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  • Leak the new Grand Theft Trailer! Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la!

    On this week’s GoGCast, we check out the reveal trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI and we get into the festive season as we chat about Holiday themed games and our Holiday gaming traditions.

    What is Everyone Playing? (00:29:02)

    Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:39:26)

    This Week’s Topic: Festive Fun Time (00:44:50)

    Outro and Wrap-up (01:08:18)

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