Skill Check

We are back. Featuring a new voice, and recording in a new location. 

This week we meet our new cohost Becky.

We also chat about medical gaming and its use in treating injuries. 

We also talk Fall Guys going to Free to Play, and Sega going back to the past with Sonic Origins.

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Skill Check is coming back! 

With different looks, and voices.

But it will still be a celebration of the good that video games bring, be it the stories they tell, the conversations they can open up, how they can be good for us, and how they bring people together.

First episode of the new series - coming soon! 

Welcome to Episode 71 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

Recorded against a stormy backdrop, we chat games to look out for (Triangle Strategy, Cyberpunk, Elden Ring, WarHammer, Starfield).

Gaming tech to look forward to, and the future of the podcast! 

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Welcome to Episode 70 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

Gaming wise, We're playing, and considering the choices presented in Metro 2033, and Star Wars 1983. Yes, the arcade machine from way back then.  (If you're in the Devon area can we recommend checking out Boneyard Arcade.)

And Nintendo! The Nintendo Direct gives us all the Nintendo news! Such as new Mario Kart, Nintendo Switch Sports, Kirby, Disney Speedstorm, and MORE!!! 

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Welcome to Episode 69 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

This week - Andy is being a viking in Valhalla, and Zac has gone hunting pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

We also chat all things Taming Gaming. A great resource if you want to know if a game is suitable for your gamers. Sony has tried to buy the world, and awards for Phil at XBox. 

Also Joe Danger is back - and its the nicest story ever! 

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Welcome to Episode 68 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

This week - Zac is back! Gaming wise, we chat Nobody Saves The World and The Shady Part of Me.

Gaming News, we have Microsoft appearing to buy up more of the gaming world, look out for more Star Wars games, and this could be THE year for Sonic The Hedgehog?

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Welcome to Episode 67 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

We have repeat this week! This is back when we looked at Games that brought joy

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Welcome to Episode 66 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

We have a cut down episode this week, as Andy explores The Oculus Quest 2, talks about what it is, what its like, and what he's tried out. 

(With apologies for the editing on this one!)

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Welcome to Episode 65 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

This week is a repeat of an episode from last year, but with recent updates, Animal Crossing is still a huge game!

This week we seek to answer, what good can come from playing Animal Crossing? We take a look at a few reasons why Animal Crossing is a good game for both kids and adults.

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Welcome to Episode 64 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

Minecraft has recently arrived in Andys home. He doesn't get on with it, but his 9 year old? She does. 

Here are some thoughts on Minecraft from a confused gaming parent. 

Presuming it all goes to plan - we should be back to normal next week!!

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