This week on the GoGCast, Brian Altano is pressing X to start a whole new adventure with X Button, and he's here to tell us all about it! Plus, Joelle's got her shiny new The Legend of Zelda limited edition Switch 2, while Cat is still refreshing her tracking number.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:34)

This Week’s Topic: Interview with Brian Altano (00:29:37)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:23:18)

This week on the GoGCast, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/brianaltano.bsky.social">Brian Altano</a> is pressing X to start a whole new adventure with <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/XButtonShow">X Button</a>, and he's here to tell us all about it! Plus, Joelle's got her shiny new The Legend of Zelda limited edition Switch 2, while Cat is still refreshing her tracking number.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:23:34)
This Week&rsquo;s Topic: Interview with Brian Altano (00:29:37)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:23:18)

Interview with Brian Altano of X Button

This week on the GoGCast, we're getting spooky! Forget the horror genre, we're talking about the places in games that made us say, "NOPE!" Creepy locations, unsettling vibes, and childhood gaming trauma. Happy Halloween!

What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:35)

This Week’s Topic: Gaming Spookiest Locations (00:33:15)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:55)

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This week on the GoGCast, we're getting spooky! Forget the horror genre, we're talking about the places in games that made us say, "NOPE!" Creepy locations, unsettling vibes, and childhood gaming trauma. Happy Halloween!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:24:35)
This Week’s Topic: Gaming Spookiest Locations (00:33:15)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:55)
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Gaming's Spookiest Locations

Forget the missions, forget the collectibles… Sometimes, we're just here for the soundtrack. We're tuning into Grand Theft Auto VI's radio stations, spinning some of our favourite tracks from games past, and Joelle is getting crafty with her review of Dressmaker. You're listening to the GoGCast!

What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:54)
Dressmaker Review (00:21:00)

Game On: PC Therapy Session (00:37:29)

This Week’s Topic: Our Favourite In-Game Radio Stations (00:43:01)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:09:39)

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Forget the missions, forget the collectibles… Sometimes, we're just here for the soundtrack. We're tuning into <a href='https://www.polygon.com/gta-6-radio-stations-what-are-music-new-songs-website/'>Grand Theft Auto VI's radio stations</a>, spinning some of our favourite tracks from games past, and Joelle is getting crafty with her review of Dressmaker. You're listening to the GoGCast!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:54)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Dressmaker Review (00:21:00)</li>
</ul>
Game On: PC Therapy Session (00:37:29)
This Week’s Topic: Our Favourite In-Game Radio Stations (00:43:01)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:09:39)
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Dressmaker Review and Video Game Radio Stations

Being a gamer is easy, but finding the time to actually play all these damn games… Now that's the real problem. In this week's episode of the GoGCast, we're tackling our ever-growing backlogs, Joelle tries the PlayStation Portal, and we play a couple rounds of Humble Bumble.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:20)
PlayStation Portal (00:26:24)

Game On: Humble Bumble (00:46:11)

Guess the video game character based on their dating profile

This Week’s Topic: Backlog Boogie (00:50:14)

So many games, so little time 😔

Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:55)

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Being a gamer is easy, but finding the time to actually play all these damn games… Now that's the real problem. In this week's episode of the GoGCast, we're tackling our ever-growing backlogs, Joelle tries the PlayStation Portal, and we play a couple rounds of Humble Bumble.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:17:20)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">PlayStation Portal (00:26:24)</li>
</ul>
Game On: Humble Bumble (00:46:11)
Guess the video game character based on their dating profile
This Week’s Topic: Backlog Boogie (00:50:14)
So many games, so little time 😔
Outro and Wrap-up (01:18:55)
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Backlog Boogie

This week, Leah ventured into her first Pokémon TCG expo, Cat jumped into the supernatural world of Control Resonant, and Joelle is learning that the biggest enemy in Blood of the Dawnwalker might be motion sickness.

Plus, an old favourite returns: Walk Down Memory Card Lane.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:35)
Control Resonant First Impressions (00:29:38)

Game On: Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:52:12)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:03)

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This week, Leah ventured into her first Pokémon TCG expo, Cat jumped into the supernatural world of Control Resonant, and Joelle is learning that the biggest enemy in Blood of the Dawnwalker might be motion sickness.
Plus, an old favourite returns: Walk Down Memory Card Lane.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:20:35)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Control Resonant First Impressions (00:29:38)</li>
</ul>
Game On: Walk Down Memory Card Lane (00:52:12)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:04:03)
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Control Resonant First Impressions

Would you rather make some truly terrible gaming decisions, become a vampire, or manage a graveyard? Good news! We're doing all three this week. Leah played the Graveyard Keeper 2 demo, Joelle is back and shares her thoughts of Blood of the Dawnwalker and we play an extended round of Would You Rather? Gamer Edition!

What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:38)
Blood of the Dawnwalker (00:16:20)
Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo (00:21:55)

This Week’s Topic: Would You Rather Gamer Edition (00:28:53)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:02:05)

Would you rather make some truly terrible gaming decisions, become a vampire, or manage a graveyard? Good news! We're doing all three this week. Leah played the Graveyard Keeper 2 demo, Joelle is back and shares her thoughts of Blood of the Dawnwalker and we play an extended round of Would You Rather? Gamer Edition!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:38)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Blood of the Dawnwalker (00:16:20)</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo (00:21:55)</li>
</ul>
This Week’s Topic: Would You Rather Gamer Edition (00:28:53)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:02:05)

Graveyard Keeper 2, Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Would Your Rather? Gamer Edition

In this episode of the GoGCast, we have new games from BlizzCon, new hardware from Valve, and a little dash of Kojima drama.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:23)

This Week’s News (00:28:41)
Xbox saves Kojima’s next game (00:28:41)
Steam Frame, Valve’s new VR Headset (00:38:06)
BlizzCon 2026 (00:46:06)

Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:25)

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In this episode of the GoGCast, we have new games from BlizzCon, new hardware from Valve, and a little dash of Kojima drama.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:25:23)
This Week’s News (00:28:41)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/kojimas-physint-reportedly-dropped-by-playstation-over-budget-exclusivity-progress-concerns/'>Xbox saves Kojima’s next game</a> (00:28:41)</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamframe'>Steam Frame, Valve’s new VR Headset</a> (00:38:06)</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://news.blizzard.com/en-gb/article/24301453/everything-announced-at-blizzcon-2026-opening-ceremony'>BlizzCon 2026</a> (00:46:06)</li>
</ul>
Outro and Wrap-up (01:01:25)
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Blizzcon 2026, Steam Frame, and more

Hey! Listen! We have a LOT of game announcements to get into this week, but let's be real... The Ocarina of Time remake has completely taken over the show. Cat even spent all her rupees on the limited-edition Switch. Someone cue the treasure chest opening jingle!

What is Everyone Playing? (00:11:19)

This Week’s News (00:14:06)
PlayStation State of Play (00:14:06)
The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct (00:20:46)
Nintendo Direct (00:39:43)

Outro and Wrap-up (00:54:11)

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Hey! Listen! We have a LOT of game announcements to get into this week, but let's be real... The Ocarina of Time remake has completely taken over the show. Cat even spent all her rupees on the limited-edition Switch. Someone cue the treasure chest opening jingle!
What is Everyone Playing? (00:11:19)
This Week’s News (00:14:06)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://blog.playstation.com/2026/09/03/state-of-play-state-of-play-japan-all-announcements-trailers/'>PlayStation State of Play</a> (00:14:06)</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/9-8-2026/'>The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Direct</a> (00:20:46)</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/9-9-2026/'>Nintendo Direct</a> (00:39:43)</li>
</ul>
Outro and Wrap-up (00:54:11)
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Nintendo Directs and PlayStation State of Play

August really decided to go out swinging. We've got GTA 6 official gameplay reveal, our favourite discoveries from Gamescom, and all things Pokémon World Championships. So get comfortable — we've got some catching up to do.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:15)

This Week’s News (00:32:35)
Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Reveal (00:32:35)
The games of Gamescom (00:42:04)

Cat:

Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC + Remaster upgrade
Stage Tour
Warlock Dungeons and Dragons
Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy
Leah:

Lego Skylines
Graveyard Keeper 2
Dungeons & Dragons: Long Rest Tavern
There are No Ghosts at the Grand

Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:46)

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August really decided to go out swinging. We've got GTA 6 official gameplay reveal, our favourite discoveries from Gamescom, and all things Pokémon World Championships. So get comfortable — we've got some catching up to do.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:18:15)
This Week’s News (00:32:35)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;"><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJbzMqJGH4k'>Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Reveal</a> (00:32:35)</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">The games of Gamescom (00:42:04)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Cat:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Witcher 3 Songs of the Past DLC + Remaster upgrade</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Stage Tour</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Warlock Dungeons and Dragons</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Resonance A Plague Tale Legacy</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Leah:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Lego Skylines</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Graveyard Keeper 2</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Dungeons &amp; Dragons: Long Rest Tavern</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">There are No Ghosts at the Grand</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Outro and Wrap-up (01:11:46)
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GTA VI Reveal, The Games of Gamescom, and more

This week, GTA 6 is leaking all over the internet, Cat has been living out her retro repair shop dreams in ReStory, and Leah is filling her Two Point Museum with a whole lot of Cult of the Lamb. So we've got leaks, nostalgia, cultists, and probably a few questionable decisions to talk about Sounds like a Girls on Games episode to me.

What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:26)
ReStory Review (00:14:26)
Two Points Museum x Cult of The Land DLC (00:35:26)

This Week’s News: GTA IV Leaks (00:40:00)

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

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This week, GTA 6 is leaking all over the internet, Cat has been living out her retro repair shop dreams in ReStory, and Leah is filling her Two Point Museum with a whole lot of Cult of the Lamb. So we've got leaks, nostalgia, cultists, and probably a few questionable decisions to talk about Sounds like a Girls on Games episode to me.
What is Everyone Playing? (00:14:26)
<ul>
<li style="font-weight:400;">ReStory Review (00:14:26)</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Two Points Museum x Cult of The Land DLC (00:35:26)</li>
</ul>
This Week’s News: <a href='https://thisweekinvideogames.com/news/take-two-subpoenas-microsoft-and-discord-to-identify-gta-vi-leaker/'>GTA IV Leaks</a> (00:40:00)
Outro and Wrap-up (01:00:10)
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ReStory Review, Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks, and more

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