Skill Check

Skill Check

By YMCA ExeterHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Skill Check episodes

  • Getting Ready For Black Friday

    Shortened version of the podcast this week. We look forward to Black Friday, and share some advice from HotUKDeals on making sure we dont spend more than we intend. There is some sad news from from the gaming industry, Safe In Our World are a fab Mental Health charity who have plenty of advice around redundancies that can be found here: https://safeinourworld.org/news/redundancy-support/
    Come say hello to us or give us ideas for games you want to hear about at @YMCAExeterGames on Twitter, Facebooks, Instagram, and youtube.Find out more about YMCA Exeter on @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

    21 min
  • Games that bring the joy.

    This week's big news is that the GTA6 trailer and a live-action Zelda is on its way. (Apparently, the GTA6 trailer will arrive first!)
    We talk about games that bring joy. And This week's game of the week is Celeste. The game appears to be a difficult platformer, but its more about perseverance, and self-acceptance.
    Come say hello to us or give us ideas for games you want to hear about at @YMCAExeterGames on Twitter, Facebooks, Instagram, and youtube.Find out more about YMCA Exeter on @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

    26 min
  • Finding Your Comfort Game

    With some building work in the studio, its all a little remote this week, to which Andy tries to record in a shed.

    We chat finding your comfort game, and take a look at Mario Wonder.

    Come say hello to us or give us ideas for games you want to hear about at @YMCAExeterGames on Twitter, Facebooks, Instagram, and youtube.Find out more about YMCA Exeter on @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

    27 min
  • A Parents Review of Minecraft, What is good about Twitch, and How expensive should a video game be?

    Becky is back this week, and we reflect last weeks episode on Twitch, its community, what it is, and the good news from it.
    We also talk gaming news. What does the Microsoft Activision merger mean? How expensive should a video game be? And how many units is Minecraft selling?
    On the subject of Minecraft, Andy is finally a fan, and accidentally offers a very parent review of Minecraft.
    Come say hello to us or give us ideas for games you want to hear about at @YMCAExeterGames on Twitter, Facebooks, Instagram, and youtube.Find out more about YMCA Exeter on @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

    31 min
  • The Twitch Chat Episode

    Its all a bit content-heavy this week as we've got a couple of Twitch streamers in to talk about all things Twitch, what it is, and whether it is a good thing?
    With massive thanks to Damian and Rob, Sorry if this feels all a bit rushed - this episode could easily have been 4 times longer at least!
    Featuring talk about Twitch history, equipment used, parenthood, and the community found.
    A Youtube channel we recommend for practical help with all things streaming is https://www.youtube.com/@StreamScheme
    A previous chat can be found here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/skillcheck/episodes/Twitch-Streaming--What-is-it--and-how-do-you-get-started-e1r9mo8
    Find them at
    https://www.twitch.tv/whiffawaffle
    https://www.twitch.tv/d_tronics_uk
    (Streams might not be family friendly)
    Credits
    Video by Juan Carlos from Pixabay
    Video by Nino Souza Nino from Pixabay gaming
    Video by computergottyt from Pixabay gaming
    Video by computergottyt from Pixabay – flashy ness
    Video by Nino Souza Nino from Pixabay – Broadcasting
    Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay

    27 min
  • The Hotwheels Challenge Episode

    We're doing things a little differently this week.

    After putting on HotWheelsUk during our resident cafe, the residents challenged one of our support team to beat their best lap time. This is how Nath got on.

    Come say hello to us or give us ideas for games you want to hear about at @YMCAExeterGames on Twitter, Facebooks, Instagram, and youtube.Find out more about YMCA Exeter on @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

    6 min
  • Gaming and Emotional Language

    What if, gaming can be used to help us have emotional language to help us express ourselves?

    We also chat the latest Microsoft / Activision merger news, Samsung helping gamers make content, and Fortnite having to pay up.

    In this weeks Game of The Week, we introduce Nath from our support team.

    Come say hello to us or give us ideas for games you want to hear about at @YMCAExeterGames on Twitter, Facebooks, Instagram, and youtube.Find out more about YMCA Exeter on @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

    25 min
  • Back to School With Educational Video Games?

    Can Video Games be educational?

    Not "educational video games", but video games that aren't seen as educational - can they be educational?

    We look at Minecraft, Lego Worlds, Stardew Valley, and Assassins Creed.

    We also chat Unity, Government funding, and Roblox coming to Playstation. (Is this the future of family gaming?)

    And this weeks game of the Week is Child of Light.

    Come say hello to us or give us ideas for games you want to hear about at @YMCAExeterGames on Twitter, Facebooks, Instagram, and youtube.Find out more about YMCA Exeter on @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

    28 min
  • Starfield! Switch 2 Rumours? And a chat about eSports...

    Well Starfield is out. So we spend most of our time talking about that.

    First impressions of Starfield.

    Starfield helping people get sober.

    And a chat about what it means to have an 18 rating.


    Come say hello to us or give us ideas for games you want to hear about at @YMCAExeterGames on Twitter, Facebooks, Instagram, and youtube.Find out more about YMCA Exeter on @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.



    31 min
  • Why do video games help with stress? Also - Netflix Gaming, and World of Goo.

    Why do video games help with stress? Netflix Gaming, and

    World of Goo.

    This week, at the height of Summer, we look at gaming and

    stress. More specifically, WHY do we say that gaming helps with stress? We
    attempt to look at some of the science behind gaming and stress.

    We also chat mobile gaming, Netflix moving into the

    gaming space, and World of Goo.


    Come say hello to us or give us ideas for games you want to hear about at @YMCAExeterGames on Twitter, Facebooks, Instagram, and youtube.Find out more about YMCA Exeter on @YmcaExeter on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.



    24 min

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