Sheffield Gaming Podcast

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 - FacebookTreehouse Board Game Cafe - www.treehousesheffield.com/eventsPatriot Games - FacebookLava Esports - www.lavaesports.co.ukWarhammer Sheffield - Facebook---We'll be back later this month with an extra special episode with myself and Matt. See you then!

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!HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWords

Sheffield Gaming Podcast #S2For 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: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsAnd 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

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!HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsAnd special guest: Leah from the National Videogame Museum!

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!HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsAnd special guest: Tom from SideQuest and Life's a Pitch!

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!HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

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!HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbearAnd special guest: Jim from Patriot Games

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!HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

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!HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Sheffield Gaming Podcast #52Don'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.gamesHostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWords

***JOIN US AT THE SHEFFIELD GAMES SWAP - 15TH JAN @ PATRIOT GAMES***Sheffield Gaming Podcast #51It'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.gamesHostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Sheffield Gaming Podcast #50It'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.gamesHostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Sheffield Gaming Podcast #48For our first-ever special episode - we're going on an adventure!To honour the recent 'City of Games Adventure Trail', the creators, Conor and Matt, take us on an adventure across Sheffield. On their way to destroy an evil warlock, they visit 9 different gaming locations all across the city centre. Will they be able to make it? Only one way to find out.Your Adventurers:Conor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsAnd huge thanks to Riley, Mike and Hannah for joining us on the podcast!For more information on all upcoming events in Sheffield, take a look on our website: sheffield.gamesMusic attribution:"Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sheffield Gaming Podcast #48This month's podcast was originally supposed to be a long interview with Jim, the owner and founder of a Sheffield gaming institution: Patriot Games. Sadly, due to a technical issue, we lost that bit of the podcast. It was a really good bit too.Sorry. But it's not all bad news!Fortunately, a good chunk of the podcast did record perfectly, so here's that.In this episode, we discuss:Cosy games to snuggle up with over the winter.All of the Sheffield gaming events this September, and upcoming events in October.Taking part in Treehouse Boardgame Cafe's Megagame.And lots more!For more information on all upcoming events in Sheffield, take a look on our website: sheffield.gamesHostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbearAnd featuring Jim from @PatriotGamesLtd

Sheffield Gaming Podcast #48We tried to think of a snappy title for this podcast, but honestly it was too difficult to explain. This podcast talks about all the things we love about our gaming hobbies, but have had so much trouble explaining them to outsiders!In this episode, we discuss:The Treehouse Boardgame Cafe 5th Birthday celebrations.The Sheffield ShowcaseOur phantom mum's telling us off for playing videogames when it's sunnyAnd lots more!For more information on all upcoming events in Sheffield, take a look on our website: sheffield.gamesHostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Sheffield Gaming Podcast #47The summer holidays are in full swing, and Sheffield has got SO MUCH going on. In this quick-fire episode, Matt and Conor from @SheffieldGaming will be giving you the lowdown on all the gaming events that are happening this August.In this episode, we discuss:The upcoming 'Sheffield GamesMaster' competition at Extra Life Gaming Lounge.Chillcon and making an appointment with the Hobby Doctor.The Play Together Passport at the National Videogame museum.And lots more when we're focussed enough to keep on topic.For more information on all upcoming events in Sheffield, take a look on our website: sheffield.games/news/go-gaming-this-summerHostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWords

In this month's episode, filmed directly after the Sheffield Game Swap on 26th June, we discuss all the things we would like to swap out in games! It's like gaming 101 where our opinions are totally up for scrutiny.In this episode, we discuss:The Sheffield Game Swap and raising money for charity.The upcoming Ember Games Expo on 8th and 9th July.Why free-to-play games just feel wrong.And lots more...HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

In a Jubilee special, Conor, Matt, and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) are going to be chatting all about our favourite old games.This month, they're also joined by Ruth Haigh, co-owner of the Treehouse Boardgame Cafe (@TreehouseBGC)In this return episode, we discuss:Games that are apparently games but could just be a cult.New games that will be the classics of old.Our first game swap at Patriot Games later in June!And lots more...HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

After a brief hiatus of 10 months or so, Conor, Matt, and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) are back! Dun dun dun duuunnn. They are here to rep all the amazing events happening in Sheffield, all about videogames, boardgames, TTRPGS, wargames, the lot.In this return episode, we discuss:The Meltdown Sea of Thieves Pirate PartyLondon Games Festival and meeting Tim SchaferThe Yorkshire Games Festival and ways to get into the games industryPatriot Games' new home!And lots more...HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Conor and Matt from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss some of the gaming news happening in Sheffield this month. In this weeks episode, they discuss The new Binding of Isaac DLC (because apparently that game is still getting DLC!?), talk about game preservation and then Matt gives a Boardgame Academy lesson on Deck Builders.The Sheffield Gaming Podcast is recorded every other Friday at 7pm, live on twitch.tv/nvmuk.HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWords

Conor, Matt, and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss some of the gaming news happening in Sheffield this month. In this weeks episode, we debate between three classic Sheffield-made games - Zool, Wacky Racers and Actua Soccer 3. Let this podcast entertain you.The Sheffield Gaming Podcast is recorded every other Friday at 7pm, live on twitch.tv/nvmuk.HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Conor, Matt, and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss some of the gaming news happening in Sheffield this month. In this weeks episode, we discuss the crazy amount of game marketing this week, and how it's all bounced straight off of us. However, there is an ace segment where Matt gives some boardgame expertise, inspired by the Stardew Valley game.The Sheffield Gaming Podcast is recorded every Friday at 7pm, live on twitch.tv/nvmuk.HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Conor and Matt from the Sheffield Games Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss some of the gaming news happening in Sheffield this month. In this weeks episode, we spend a bit too long catching up on some news, but then discuss the history of the iconic Monty Mole.The Sheffield Gaming Podcast is recorded every Friday at 7pm, live on twitch.tv/nvmuk.HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWords

Conor, Matt, and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss some of the gaming news happening in Sheffield this month. In this week's episode, they are joined by Mel Phillips, Head of Studio for Silver Rain Games, to discuss all of the Games Talks from Yorkshire Games Festival 2021.Expect less drama than a Handsforth Parish Council meeting.Special GuestMel Phillips: @lilmissphillipsSilver Rain Games: https://www.silverraingames.com/HostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Conor, Matt, and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss some of the gaming news happening in Sheffield this month. In this weeks episode, we discuss a multitude of events to help YOU get a career in videogames. From Yorkshire Games Fest, to Games Careers Week, to the WIGJ community!The Sheffield Gaming Podcast is recorded every Friday at 7pm, live on twitch.tv/nvmuk.Electric BricnicOn Saturday 30th January there is a concert, IN MINECRAFT. Also, it's livestreamed here: https://www.twitch.tv/nohomerecords Yorkshire Games FestNext week (5th Feb), the SGP will be at the Yorkshire Games Festival! More info here: https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival Games Careers WeekIf you're interested in getting involved with GCW, sign up here: https://gamescareersweek.org/Tentacle ZoneLooking to take your games company to the next level? Submit your application to the Tentacle Zone incubator here: https://tentacle.zone/incubator/WIGJ ProfileEmma Park | she / herEmma currently works as a campaign manager at Fourth Floor, a creator marketing agency focused on gaming. They've been working in marketing for 5 years - 3 of those in video games - but they've got a lot of personal projects going on outside of that as well. They are a freelance artist, are writing a book, have plans for a video game, and have very recently started streaming, too!It's important to Emma that young women understand there are so many ways to work in the video game industry beyond being the person making the games. Working in agencies is a great way in, and has enabled them to collaborate with so many different game devs and publishers, from the indie to triple A, and feel involved in the success of a title (as well as introduce them to so many cool people, too)!Website: www.emmakpark.com---Twitch: www.twitch.tv/emmakparkTwitter: www.twitter.com/emmakpark_artHostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Conor, Matt, and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss some of the gaming news happening in Sheffield this month. This week sees them try to lay the ground rules for their upcoming knockout tournament of the best games ever made in Sheffield. Does OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast count?The Sheffield Gaming Podcast is recorded every Friday at 7pm, live on twitch.tv/nvmuk.Yorkshire Games FestOn 5th February, the SGP will be at the Yorkshire Games Festival! More info here: https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival WIGJ ProfileSillyVision a freelance artist who started doing commissions not too long ago, and has been in the art community for quite some time. They offer a wide range of commissions which includes animation, twitch emotes and full body drawings and I'm looking to expand my commission options. They take commissions on Twitter mainly but also have an instagram and are looking to expand to fiverr. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillyvisionstudios/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SillyV1sionHostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Conor, Matt, and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss some of the gaming news happening in Sheffield this month. They also talk about beer, Animal Crossing After Dark, and Conor explains how he unofficially became an English-language marketer for METBOY.The Sheffield Gaming Podcast is recorded every Friday at 7pm, live on twitch.tv/nvmuk.Sheffield Updates:Two Thirds Beer Co - The Sheffield Support PackGet a bundle of beers that support independent Sheffield breweries. More info here: https://twothirdsbeer.co/product/the-sheff-support-pack/ TreeHouse Board Game Cafe Game Night in a box More info here: https://www.treehousesheffield.com/NVM is looking for a CuratorMore info here: thenvm.org/jobsWIGJ ProfileBasil is a queer neurodivergent Black and Indigenous writer, sensitivity consultant, and translator. They published their first D&D adventure, Riches of the Earth last month (December 2020). It's a potato-themed horror story where no one has to die, the town is 99% non-white, and almost all the NPCs are queer. When they're not working on TTRPG writing, they're translating Homer's Odyssey into AAVE, a project they're calling The Afrodyssey.Website: https://towerofbasil.wordpress.com/Portfolio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TQ0zRAtDo96qboFIYOyMDSFWhfibh_ml/viewTwitter: @Kobanya_kanaHostsConor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Conor, Matt, and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss some of the gaming news happening in Sheffield this month. They also decide that they want to leave their gaming grievances and grumps back in 2020, so have a little moan about the things that are really grinding their gears. Conor even attempts to argue that the Nintendo Switch is not a good videogame console, with mixed results.The Sheffield Gaming Podcast is recorded every Friday at 7pm, live on twitch.tv/nvmuk.Sheffield Updates:JumpCut Play - some awesome games writing, straight out of the city! More info here: https://play.jumpcutonline.co.uk/Extra Life Gaming Lounge running takeaway with CityGrab Check out their Facebook for more info: https://www.facebook.com/ExtraLifeGamingLounge/ TreeHouse Board Game Cafe doing a Game Night in a box More info here: https://www.treehousesheffield.com/NVM has opened submissions for our Animal Crossing Diaries projectMore info here: animalcrossing.thenvm.org Conor: @ChronoCleonMatt: @MattSpeaksWordsJade: @TheKnoxbear

Conor, Matt, Matthew and Jade from the Sheffield Gaming Collective (@SheffieldGaming) discuss all the amazing gaming events happening in Sheff this next month. We also discuss the Nintendo PlayStation, Funk Dungeons, and how we all love Big the Cat.21st February: Endpoint Dreamhack Viewing PartyMore Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2563442450448309/?notif_t=event_aggregate¬if_id=158227436296007926th February: Masayuki Uemura visits SheffieldMore info here: https://thenvm.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/26831?catID=16358& Every Tuesday: Meltdown Weekly Nerd QuizMore info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/621806641911092/1st March (and Monthly) - Treehouse QuizMore info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/611190589636787/10th March: Playtest UK at Treehouse Boardgame Cafe.More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/373856396622655/D&D night at Abbeydale breweryMore info here: https://www.treehousesheffield.com/rpgsFebruary 29th: Bi-monthly LGBT+ night at Meltdown. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3500810703326246/March 15th: Rainbow Gamers - every third Sunday @ TreehouseMore Info here:

Events discussed include:1st FebruaryGeeky Craft Market @ Extra Life and Meltdown1pm - 6pm, and there is still a chance to apply for a stall.More Info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/472237850156203/ 1st FebruarySteel City Chiptune @ MeltdownMore info here: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1369552?fbclid=IwAR3X3KEkK9mAPILzLEcaWBRI-MYzhoU8R9HgtSjOJ8hnleDOiorLRcbvt2cJan 31st - Feb 2ndGlobal Game Jam @ lots of places!More Info here: https://globalgamejam.org/2020/jam-sites/sheffield-hallam-university/games February 5th - 9thYorkshire Games Festival @ Science and Media Museum BradfordMore Info here: https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival February 13thEagle Labs Open Day - Castle HouseMore Info here: https://events.barclays.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=512019& Podcast was recorded at Kurious Arts studio, in the Castle House building. Find more info on Kurious Arts over at https://kurious.art/Huge thanks to Joe and Alex, who were a massive help in getting this project started.Conor Clarke - When he's not at the National Videogame Museum - https://www.thenvm.org/ - you can catch Conor sharing poor opinions on Twitter at @ChronoCleon.Michael Penman - Head honcho of Extra Life Gaming Lounge, you can find Mike opening up every Tuesday - Sunday for all your gaming and feeding needs: https://extralifegaminglounge.co.uk/ (He makes a mean bacon sarnie.)Matt Turner - Our resident analogue gaming and podcast specialist, Matt is often found at Treehouse Boardgame Cafe - https://www.treehousesheffield.com/ - or doing more podcasts over at @MattSpeaksWords.Kitty Turner - Craft extraordinaire, Kitty is found day to day at the National Videogame Museum. You will also find more of her future events at facebook.com/SheffieldCultureVulture/Intro and Outro music provided by the Uber talented HarleyLikesMusic. Catch him on:

Conor from Sheffield Gaming Podcast and National Videogame Museum breaks down what's coming up in the first series of the Sheffield Gaming Podcast