The Girls on Games Podcast

We have three simulation games for you: one lets you be a rock, one lets you organize thousands of books in a magical library, and one lets you spend hours digging a hole in your backyard. If any of those sound ridiculous… Wait until we get to the horse dating simulator. In this episode of the GoGCast, we explore the world of weird and wacky simulation games.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:12:46)

Moonlight Peaks (00:18:16)

Game On: Steamy Steam Reviews, Sim Game Edition (00:28:08)

This Week’s Topic: Weird and Wacky Simulation Games (00:32:40)

Rock Simulator

Box Room

A Game About Digging A Hole

Roadside Research

Librarian: Tidy Up Arcane Library

Cat Mail Co

My Horse Prince

Desert Bus

Fly Killer VR

Outro and Wrap-up (01:06:18)

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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 (00:27:37)

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag: Resynced First Impressions (00:30:20)

This Week’s News: (00:49:40)

Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles

Outro and Wrap-up (01:30:55)

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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, Canadian Edition doncha know? (00:29:48)

This Week’s Topic: Canadian Game Draft (00:36:51)

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

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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 and Wrap-up (01:20:44)

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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 Wrap-up (01:13:00

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