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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. Be sure to subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it.

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November 2023 Sheffield Events Round Up

2023/11/06

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 --- 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

2023/10/05

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

2023/09/04

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

2023/08/04

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

2023/07/04

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

2023/06/02

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

Party games! Happy Birthday to Patriot Games, Meltdown and Extra Life! - SPG #55

2023/05/02

It's party time! This month we're celebrating Patriot Games' 29th birthday with Jim Freeman, owner of the Sheffield gaming store. We're also using this opportunity to discuss what party games we're taking to the upcoming birthdays of Meltdown Sheffield and Extra Life Gaming Lounge too. In this episode, we discuss: Our favourite party games.The origins of Patriot Games from comic book supplier to gaming megastore.The unexpected lore of the Sheffield-made party game, Gang Beasts.and lots more! Hosts Conor: @ChronoCleon Matt: @MattSpeaksWords Jade: @TheKnoxbear And special guest: Jim from Patriot Games

Games That Mess With Your Head - SGP #54

2023/04/08

April Fools has been and gone, but that hasn't stopped us sharing the best April Fools jokes from across the gamesphere this year. In this episode, we discuss: The best gaming April Fools from 2023Matt's 1-hour DnD campaign to celebrate the new movieGames that are designed to mess with their playersand lots more! Hosts Conor: @ChronoCleon Matt: @MattSpeaksWords Jade: @TheKnoxbear

Games Go to the Movies - SGP #53

2023/03/08

With the gaming industry crossing over into the film and TV sphere more and more it seems, we "borrowed" the Life's A Pitch format and discussed which video games we'd love to see turn into movies! In this episode, we discuss: Which video game we want making into a filmEvents from the SGC in Marchand lots more! Hosts Conor: @ChronoCleon Matt: @MattSpeaksWords Jade: @TheKnoxbear

"Just The 2 Of Us" - Games for Couples - SGP #52

2023/02/02

Sheffield Gaming Podcast #52 Don't look now, but Valentine's Day is only 2 weeks away. Got your eye on asking that special someone out to play some games? We've got you covered. Follow our tips and you'll be shmoozin' and groovin' with a fellow game fan this month. In this episode, we discuss: What games you might be able to fall in love overThe recent success of the SGC Charity Game SwapHow Sheffield is teaming up with CERN to look into physics games.And lots more! For more information on all upcoming events in Sheffield, take a look on our website: sheffield.games Hosts Conor: @ChronoCleon Matt: @MattSpeaksWords

Sheffield Gaming on the Cheap - SGP #51

2023/01/09

***JOIN US AT THE SHEFFIELD GAMES SWAP - 15TH JAN @ PATRIOT GAMES*** Sheffield Gaming Podcast #51 It's our third anniversary! To celebrate, as well as welcome a new year and old cost-of-living-crisis, we're sharing our top tips to enjoy games on the cheap. In this episode, we discuss: What games we played over the festive break.This month's Game Swap event.How to set up emulators for those who haven't before.And lots more! For more information on all upcoming events in Sheffield, take a look on our website: sheffield.games Hosts Conor: @ChronoCleon Matt: @MattSpeaksWords Jade: @TheKnoxbear

Festive Gaming in Sheffield this Christmas SGP #50

2022/12/06

Sheffield Gaming Podcast #50 It's December, it's cold outside, and bells are faintly ringing in the background. It can mean only one thing - a world cup special! Only kidding, it's about games again. In this episode, we discuss: Steam Wishlist etiquette (and making the wrong decisions here)Our favourite festive giftsThe best board games to play with friends and family this ChristmasSome of the Christmas parties being held at gaming venues across the city.And lots more! And apparently it's our 50th episode too! Who knew. Here's to many more! For more information on all upcoming events in Sheffield, take a look on our website: sheffield.games Hosts Conor: @ChronoCleon Matt: @MattSpeaksWords Jade: @TheKnoxbear