Skill Check

Growing up in a world of VR, and AI is going to

Gaming news wise we chat, Apple and Epic having another

Also. Andy feels awkward over his game of the

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And… we are back… Half term was a little longer than planned due to Andy getting covid (He's so 2020). But we’re back.

Gaming news wise we chat about a study looking at peer pressure leading kids to spend money on in game cosmetics. What does this tell us about how we look at our digital lives?

We look at what a typical gamer looks like –

With Internet Safety Day Next Week, we talk staying safe in the Digital Space, both from the point of view of healthy gaming, and using the internet in general.

Gaming News, we talk Fortnite coming back to iPhones, BT charging for Xbox Game Pass, and good news for Microsoft.

This week game of The Week. Andy has been playing the calm yet emotionally charged puzzle platformer Gris.

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Roblox Parental

Fortnite Parental

Minecraft - https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/4408968616077-How-to-Manage-Parental-Consent-Family-Settings-and-Realms-Multiplayer-Access-for-a-Child-Account

Xbox Family

Playstation

Nintendo Switch

Unicef: 5 ways to help keep your child’s online experiences

Taming Gaming: The Family Gaming Database - https://www.familygamingdatabase.com/en-gb/book

Taming Gaming: The Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taming-Gaming-Guide-healthy-habits/dp/1783528923

This week, we talk games that help get you fit, Netflix gaming, and the emotionally complex waters of Sea of Solitude.

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It was Blue Monday this week. Is it any bluer then any

We also chat the studio, Andys beard, and Gadgetverse

Also – one of us is VERY excited over the Indiana Jones, This

The IGN Article we mentioned can be found here:

https://www.ign.com/articles/5-cosy-games-to-counteract-the-winter-blues

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We’re back for 2024 – and have yet another new setup for

We’re also talking about Space. A new gathering in Exeter,

We chat AI – a subject I’m sure we’ll keep coming back to.

And finally, Andy finally plays Spiderman.

We also mention Beckys email - If you have any questions about Space, feel free to drop her an email at [email protected]

As its basically Christmas, we’re celebrating by talking Christmassy games to play at Christmas.

Andy has also been playing Goat Simulator 3. And

Also. This is the day we’ve moved into our new

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Well, it the morning after the Game of The Year Awards,

Away from the awards, we also chat GTA6, Sony releasing its first PS5 controller for disabled gamers,

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This week, Becky and Andy plan a trip to Scotland for The Game On Exhibition. Plan how getting Becky playing Grand Theft Auto - with thanks to them coming as part of Netflix, while Andy gets upset over Google going back into gaming. (Less then 12 months after Google Stadia). 

We talk all things party games, and Andy fan boys over Sonic Superstars - a game he didn't expect to like. 

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For more information about support found within online gaming communities, here is the information we refer to:

https://theconversation.com/online-gaming-communities-could-provide-a-lifeline-for-isolated-young-men-new-research-211558

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00380237.2023.2199171

Also with the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, Andy cant let it pass before talking about The Lonely Assassins as Game of The Week