YMCA Exeter

Skill Check

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

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35 - Playing GRIS, Dreaming of E3, and the Switch Pro. 09.06.2021 27:06

Welcome to Episode 35 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter. This week... well E3 is coming up and all the news is drying up. So we talk about the work of art called GRIS (Apparently pronounced Grease), and wonder. Does anyone really want a Switch Pro?

34 - Looking forward to E3 02.06.2021 26:58

Welcome to Episode 34 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter. This week we spend a bit of time looking forward to E3, and in case you're wondering we answer... What is E3? Why its a big deal? And what to look out for... (That we know about at time of recording)

33 - Stardew Valley, Old Mans Journey, and a talk about the weather. 26.05.2021 31:49

Welcome to Episode 33 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter. This week we get distracted by the weather a little bit (We're so british)  Gaming wise, we talk Stardew Valley, and Old Mans Journey.  We get excited about the rumoured idea of Microsoft Game Pass coming to the Nintendo Switch .  We wonder if the future is more "free games", and look forwar...

32 - Mass Effect Legendary Edition, video games helping mental health, and more "Free Games"? 19.05.2021 31:27

Welcome to Episode 32 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter. This week, Zac's looking forward to playing Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and we wonder if the Gaming Industry has got used to working during a pandemic.  We talk a new season of Destiny 2, finding peace in Stardew Valley, and creeping around Resident Evil Village. (Resident Evil, for the record, is...

31 - XBox, Profit, and Resident Evil 12.05.2021 31:14

Welcome to Episode 31 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter. This week, Gaming wise we're looking at the calming effect of Stardew Valley, and the tense horror of Resident Evil Biohazard.  Gaming news, we take some time to look at the Epic v Apple court case, and some of what we're learning from this. (Such as how Microsoft DONT make a profit from XBox - And Wh...

30 - Comfort Games, The Super League and Video Games, and Microsoft meet Nintendo? 22.04.2021 29:45

Welcome to Episode 30 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter. This week, Andy shares how he's ended up broken, and exploring comfort gaming as a result.  We also look at the world of football, what The Super League news was all about, and how it relates to video games. ( Check this out for more depth ) And those rumours about Nintendo and Microsoft doing somethi...

29 - A Video Games News and Rumour Digest 15.04.2021 44:38

Welcome to Episode 29 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter. We're having a look a video game news and rumours from around the internet, asking if video games should be on the school curriculum, the amount of money in video games, and future of video games, and the rumour about Microsoft and Nintendo doing a..."thing".  Also - sorry. This one is quite long.&nbs...

28 - Video Game Tourism 08.04.2021 38:25

Welcome to Episode 28 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Life from YMCA Exeter. This week - we take a trip around the world.  To Rome, Egypt, London, and San Francisco. We also take a moment to wonder what VR means for us, why would we go to London if we just need to put on a pair of glasses and the computer will take us there? Games that we look at this week include Assassin's Creed...

27 - Saving Money and Gaming 01.04.2021 37:53

Welcome to Episode 27 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Life from YMCA Exeter. This week - all about saving and managing money!  A few apps that are good to mention - but please do your own research into this companies as it is your money!  Monzo -  https://monzo.com/ Plumb  https://withplum.com/ Chip  https://www.getchip.uk/ Other things to look out for include.....

26 - Games Played, Game News, and Games we have our eyes on. 25.03.2021 35:16

Welcome to Episode 26 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Life from YMCA Exeter. A mash up of things this week, including: Doctor Who The Lonely Assassins Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Black Legend. Overcooked.  And lots and lots of talk about Marvel - Sorry about that.    ... With Lockdown back, can we also recommend these episodes for your listening pleasure Games that b...

25 - Doom Scroll, And other things to do on your phone 18.03.2021 31:04

Welcome to Episode 24 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Life from YMCA Exeter. You know that thing we all do on our phones? The aimless scroll through terrible piece of news followed by terrible piece of news? We look at some alternatives, which range from reading / listening to books, planning our days, to playing snake and catching pokemon.  ... With Lockdown back, can we also reco...

24 - The Non-Violent Video Game Collection 11.03.2021 28:17

Welcome to Episode 24 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Life from YMCA Exeter. This week we're looking at a collection of Non-Violent Video Games found at nvgotd.tumblr.com , I'd suggest clicking that link and seeing the wide range of gaming that doesn't include violence. They are also found on Twitter .  ... With Lockdown back, can we also recommend these episodes for your listening...

23 - Apps To Help Save The World... And save you money! 04.03.2021 30:32

Welcome to Episode 23 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Life from YMCA Exeter. This week we've had a realisation that we need to talk about the environment more, this is our attempt to start, but by no means the end. Reduce your Carbon Footprint with Eco-Buddy . Search the internet, and help plant trees with Ecosia . Save money, Share food, Get Stuff, Save Waste with Olio . We're hoping t...

22 - Animal Crossing. Why it's great for both kids and adults! 25.02.2021 32:05

Welcome to Episode 22 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Wellbeing from YMCA Exeter. Animal Crossing is the thing this week!   Animal Crossing seems to have been one THE games from last year, and its still going strong, but 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.  With Lockdown b...

21 - Controller Drift, Overcooked 2 - for Free, and Gamesmaster Returns 11.02.2021 37:01

Welcome to Episode 21 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. A bit of a gaming roundup, looking at... Controller Drift on both Switch, and PS5 ... How to play Overcooked 2 for free... ... Super Mario World 3d... ... AND Gamesmaster returning??  Oh and sorry for the grumpy ending...

Episode 20 - Family Video Games For Half Term 04.02.2021 33:16

Welcome to Episode 20 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. With half term coming up we decided to have a look at games to play either as a family. (Or indeed with other people that you live with) One that we do mention as a "oddity piece" that can be used if people are interested in older games is the MSDOS Archive, which is found at https://archive.org/detail...

Episode 19 - Google Stadia, Cloud Gaming, and asking if this is the future? 28.01.2021 36:09

Welcome to Episode 19 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. This week we take a look at "cloud gaming", (which Google Stadia is an example), what it all is, the pros and cons, and discuss if this is where gaming is going? With Lockdown back, can we also recommend these episodes for your listening pleasure Games that bring Joy Games to play during Lockdown

Episode 18 - Games that ask, "Are we going outside"? 21.01.2021 29:32

Welcome to Episode 18 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. Sometimes in life, it can be nice and easy to stay inside, particularly during a pandemic. These are games that give us a reason to get outside.  For more information about Geocaching, check out the Geocaching website at www.geocaching.com If you fancy taking on the Zombies, check out zombiesrunga...

Episode 17 - Games And Apps For Wellbeing 14.01.2021 31:48

Welcome to Episode 17 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. We've had a bit of technical difficulties this week, but we're here! This week we're looking at apps and games to help with our wellbeing . Games and Apps this week include, Zelda, Abzu, Subnautica, Wild Journey, Playne, Woebot, Minddoc.  With Lockdown back, can we also recommend these episodes fo...

Episode 16 - Cyberpunk, Disappointment, and Fried Chicken 07.01.2021 30:34

Welcome to Episode 16 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. This week, Zac is back! And we're catching up on news from over the festive period.  Including the gaming problem that is Cyberpunk, the HUGE size of the video gaming industry at the moment, and the KFC Console.  See here for more information about the gaming industry here: https://screenrant...

Episode 15 - Games That Bring The Joy 17.12.2020 15:29

Welcome to Episode 15 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. This week, Zac is still sick, and somehow - this episode is even shorter than last weeks.   With Christmas in mind.... This one is all about the games that bring the joy. See you all on the other side of the New Year. 

Episode 14 - Single Player Mode 10.12.2020 21:11

Welcome to Episode 14 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. This week is a little strange in that Zac is sick, so therefore the podcast has gone all single player, and is all about single player games.  So here are my list of 5 / 6 single player games to look out for and play.  (The rule is, I'm not allowed to talk about the obvious single player game...

Episode 13 - Time travel with Retro Games 03.12.2020 31:41

Welcome to Episode 13 of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. Retro games are great. They're (generally) quite cheap to buy, and they can send you back in time.  This week we talk retro games you have to try and get hold of. Also.  If Retrogames are your thing, try googling "PacMan". Trust me. 

Episode 12 - Looking at how Video Games can help children's intellectual and social development. 26.11.2020 29:46

Welcome to Episode Twelve of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. After looking at the impact at video games on peoples wellbeing last week, we ask - what else is video games good for? We wonder if video games can have positive affects on childrens intellectual, and social development. We discuss if wellbeing (particularly intellectual and social wellbeing) can b...

Episode Eleven - Are Video Games Terrible? 19.11.2020 30:31

Welcome to Episode Eleven of Skill Check. A podcast about Gaming and Mental Health from YMCA Exeter. After the news of a study showing video games to be good for wellbeing, we take a brief look at how video games have been covered in the news in the past, and how video games are covered in the news now.  Games we discuss include Animal Crossing, and Plants vs Zombies: Battle for Neighborville...