148 episodes

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

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    • Health & Fitness

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

    Stop Killing Games, Astro Bears, and Airport Gaming

    Stop Killing Games, Astro Bears, and Airport Gaming

    Stop killing Games! Lets talk about the campaign
    to keep games alive!

    We also chat gaming in airports, and Astro Bears.

    (With apologies to any fans of the M32 / M4
    junction in Bristol)

    Check out https://www.stopkillinggames.com for more information!

     

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

    • 19 min
    Video Games that stress you out, Developing Mental Health Games, and Celeste

    Video Games that stress you out, Developing Mental Health Games, and Celeste

    Do you ever catch yourself going back to games that stress you out? Why do we do that? On that note...we also revisit Celeste.


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

    • 20 min
    Video Game Preservation, Sims 4, and Fallout

    Video Game Preservation, Sims 4, and Fallout

    We have a new look to the video podcast.


    We talk video game preservation, Fallout, and all things Sims4.

    We also go on a little long this week. Sorry about that.

    For more about video game preservation see - gamehistory.org/

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

    • 37 min
    Lara Croft, Minecraft, and Games to Play over Easter

    Lara Croft, Minecraft, and Games to Play over Easter

    It’s the school holiday season, and Andy has found
    himself back in the world of Minecraft. We talk over games for parents to play
    with their kids over the holidays.

    A look at 11 reasons how Minecraft is educational:
    https://funtech.co.uk/latest/11-reasons-why-minecraft-is-educational-for-kid

    Information about “Learning Journeys” on the Xbox -
    https://www.purexbox.com/news/2024/04/xbox-launches-free-educational-field-trips-based-on-seven-game-pass-titles


    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
    Can video games help us sleep?

    Can video games help us sleep?

    Can video games help us sleep? Yes there is screen
    time. But can video games help sleep in a good way? We look at ways in which Video
    games can form part of a healthy sleep routine.

    Gaming news wise we look at an increase in gaming
    news, esports news, and Fall Guys coming to Fortnite.

    And Andy gets confused during the game of the week.


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

    • 24 min
    Can Christians Play Video Games?

    Can Christians Play Video Games?

    We talk Gaming and Faith this week. After Becky had a conversation around Christians playing video games, we decided to try and address that question. As a gaming podcast we are biased.

    For more around this I’d suggest checking out resources at https://lovethynerd.com/

    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

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