Pokemon GO has dominated the collective imagination for three months now, rekindling memories of youth for children of the 90s and reawakening the spirit of playtime for other generations. Some have argued Pokemon GO fascination borders on obsession with a suggestion that obsession is something new. Here at the Game Obsession Expo in Mannum, we're being reminded that obsession predates Pokemon and will outlive it too. But can it be healthy? Let's find out with the man behind the expo, secretary of the Mannum Show, Gavin Pitman.

We discuss

Red Sonja
Chainmail outfits
Country shows
Local honey
Collecting
Role Play and gaming in regional areas

Also appearing on Game Obsession Mannum

Our guests include:

Gavin Pitman - treasurer Mannum Show and collector

Chris Berkin, apiarist and Warhammer enthusiast

Firebear, chainmail maker

SA Quidditch Association's Danni McCormick and Kirsty Lucas

In the musical pilgrimage, Dan Drummond is onto the dopamine game!

The SA Drink Of The Week is a honey. Yes, you heard that right!

In IS IT NEWS, Nigel tests us on games

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