Skill Check

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Skill Check episodes

  • "What game should we get for the Switch?"

    Welcome to Episode 63 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

    We have miniepisode this week, We try and answer the question: "What game should we get for the Switch?"

    And Sorry...

    There are alot of answers. Some of which are (but not limited to)

    Animal Crossing 

    Mario Kart 8

    Mario Rabbids

    Apex League

    Rocket League

    Pokemon

    Mario Kart 8

    Spell Break

    And more!

    Come say hello to us at either [email protected] or @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

    9 min
  • Christmas Games To Play Over Christmas

    Welcome to Episode 62 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter, and we have the first in our series of mini-episodes. This week we're looking at at Christmassy Games to play... over Christmas. Featuring a very quick look at 

    • Animal Crossing
    • Mario Odyssey (Dress up as Santa!)
    • Just Dance
    • Destiny 2
    • StarDew Valley, celebrate The feast of the winter star
    • Come say hello to us at either [email protected] or @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.


      6 min
    • The Game of The Year Awards

      Welcome to Episode 61 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

      The Game of The Year Awards were the thing this week. Its basically the Baftas or the Oscars for video games, but there is a normally a mountain of announcements at the same time.

      We mention the following...

      Elden Ring.

      The Matrix game

      Sonic Frontiers

      Stardew Valley (???)

      The Halo TV Series

      Star Wars Eclipse

      Among Us VR

      Wonder Woman

      Dune

      Forspoken. 

      Alan Wake 2

      Lord of the Rings - Golum???

      Come say hello to us at either [email protected] or @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.


      33 min
    • Journey! Halo! New Zealand Story??

      Welcome to Episode 59 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

      This week, Andy has gone on a Journey - and talks the classic "The New Zealand Story" (spoiler - old games are difficult!), and Zac is about Halo Infinity.

      News wise, we talk Doctor Who coming on the Switch, and Fortnite Chapter 2 finale. 

      We also take a moment to chat all things gaming sales.

      Come say hello to us at either [email protected] or @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

      26 min
    • Halo Infinity! Gris! GTA gone all cyberpunk?

      Welcome to Episode 58 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

      This week is all about Halo Infinity for Zac, whilst Andy finishes GRIS - and wonders what if it can help us process grief.

      News wise, we talk Videogame history, and GTA having a terrible terrible launch. Should we be careful when buying new games? 

      Come say hello to us at either [email protected] or @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

      42 min
    • Skyrim, Grand Theft Auto, Star Wars Knights of The Old Republic, Animal Crossing version 2, and MORE

      Welcome to Episode 57 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

      This week is a little different, as the games we've played - and the gaming news seem to be (mostly) one big subject! 

      So the games we cover are Skyrim, Grand Theft Auto, Star Wars Knights of The Old Republic, Animal Crossing version 2, Forza Horizon, AND Skyrim 10 year Anniversary Edition!

      Come say hello to us at either [email protected] or @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.


      44 min
    • Forza Horizon 5, Stardew Valley, Playful by Design, and The next Switch?

      Welcome to Episode 56 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

      This week, we return to Stardew Valley, and Zac dives into Forza Horizon. (We may return to Forza Horizon again soon in the future!)

      Newswise - We talk about games that are "Playful by Design" - and what does that mean anyway? 

      EA get vague about the future of their games, and Nintendo have officially announced their next gaming system is coming... at somepoint before 2100. Seriously. 

      Come say hello to us at either [email protected] or @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

      36 min
    • Moonglow Bay, Disciples Liberation, The Metaverse?

      Welcome to Episode 55 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter.

      This week, Andy goes fishing in Moonglow bay, while Zac has adventures with Disciples liberation.

      Newswise - We're waiting for Doctor Who to arrive on The Switch, God of War might be playable on xbox, and we stop and ask. 

      What is the Metaverse?

      Come say hello to us at either [email protected] or @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

      24 min
    • New Adventures in Animal Crossing

      Welcome to Episode 54of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter. 

      Something a bit different this week, as Zac is off, Andy is taking a quick look at some of the new things coming in Animal Crossing on The Switch.

      Come say hello to us at either [email protected] or @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

      7 min

    About Skill Check

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    The positive gaming podcast from YMCA Exeter. Talking all things that are positive around video games.