Sheffield Gaming Podcast Sheffield Games Collective
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Hello!
Welcome to the Sheffield Gaming Podcast - the show that brings together those who play, work, love and live everything games related in the Steel City. You can expect discussions on all of the gaming related events that are popping up across Sheffield and Yorkshire more generally. If you love games, and love Sheffield, this is your go to podcast for all that is going on.
Not only that, but we'll also be getting the inside track and views from The National Videogame Museum, Meltdown Esports Bar, Extra Life Gaming Lounge, Treehouse Boardgame cafe and loads, loads more.
Interested in getting involved? We'd love to hear from you! We are looking for a whole bunch of people to tell their stories and give their perspective on gaming in Sheffield. Videogames, tabletop games, roleplaying games, escape room games, the whole shebang.
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November 2023 Sheffield Events Round Up
We're trialing a slightly different type of episode this month!
In this episode, Conor lets you know about a collection of cool events for game fans in Sheffield, this November.
The full list of venues mentioned is available below:
NVM - www.thenvm.org
Extra Life Gaming Lounge - Facebook
Treehouse Board Game Cafe - www.treehousesheffield.com/events
Patriot Games - Facebook
Lava Esports - www.lavaesports.co.uk
Warhammer Sheffield - Facebook
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We'll be back later this month with an extra special episode with myself and Matt. See you then! -
Scaredy Cats Guide to Games in Sheffield - SGP #59
Spooky season is now upon us! But what are the best activities this October for the scaredy cats (or dogs) among us? This month sees us talk about all the things we can do when the jump scares just get too much.
In this episode, we discuss:
The best spooky-but-not-scary Halloween games.Why Hitman is basically just violent trick-or-treating.The upcoming Blood On the ClockTower game at Abbeydale Picturehouse.And the new GameShow AllStars venue opening up in Orchard Square!
Hosts
Conor: @ChronoCleon
Matt: @MattSpeaksWords -
The Steel City Galaxies Adventure Trail Special! - SGP #S2
Sheffield Gaming Podcast #S2
For our second-ever special episode - we're blasting off into the stars!
To honour the recent 'Steel City Galaxies Adventure Trail', the creators, Conor and Matt, take us on an adventure across Sheffield (hereby referred to as the 'Steely Way Galaxy'). On their way they visit 9 different gaming locations all across the city centre, sometimes even having a chat with the owners!
Your Star Captains:
Conor: @ChronoCleon
Matt: @MattSpeaksWords
And huge thanks to Jim, Riley, Mike and Matthew for joining us on the podcast!
For more information on all upcoming events in Sheffield, take a look on our website: sheffield.games -
Mapping Out Sheffield's Games! - SGP#58
What game worlds do you know like the back of your hand?
In this month's episode, we discuss the beauty of gaming maps, spurred on by the new Summer exhibition by the National Videogame Museum all about game maps! To help us, we're joined by special guest, Leah Dungay of the National Videogame Museum.
In this episode, we also discuss:
The National Videogame Museum's summer map programmeThe joy of exploring Gloomhaven's mapsAnd the next Sheffield Games Collective Adventure Game Trail!
Hosts
Conor: @ChronoCleon
Matt: @MattSpeaksWords
And special guest: Leah from the National Videogame Museum! -
Sheffield's Video Game Gladiators! - SGP#57
Gladiators! Are You Ready?!
To celebrate Gladiators being filmed in Sheffield Arena, we've decided to run our own hypothetical Gladiators competition, but by swapping out Wolf and Jet for some Sheffield icons like Zool and... Alan Shearer? To help us out, we're join by gaming improv expert Tom McGrath from SideQuest and Life's a Pitch.
In this episode, we discuss:
Attending the UK Games Expo and Sheffield's Games Careers WeekSideQuest - the gaming adventure improv show that's been taking Sheffield by storm!Why Alan Shearer and a Lotus Esprit are actually Sheffield icons don't-ya-know.and lots more!
Hosts
Conor: @ChronoCleon
Matt: @MattSpeaksWords
And special guest: Tom from SideQuest and Life's a Pitch! -
Games in Unexpected Places (like Sheffield)- SPG #56
Where's the best unexpected places to play games in our lovely city?
This month, Conor gets an idea in his head about mapping all the best places to play games in Sheffield that aren't the usual suspects!
In this episode, we discuss:
Renting games from the Blockbuster on Ecclesall Road (may it never be forgotten)Our arcade history and favourite arcades in the city and afarMapping out ALL the places to play games in Sheffieldand lots more!
Hosts
Conor: @ChronoCleon
Matt: @MattSpeaksWords
Jade: @TheKnoxbear