Getting Gamers
The video game industry has been expanding tremendously in the last 10 - 20 years (40 even!). But some of us haven’t caught on yet. Are you looking to understand the gamers in your life? Is someone confused by your gaming? Listen as Juke (a noob) tries to navigate the complexities of the gaming world with the help of some real-deal Gamers. They will invite guests to have casual conversations about different topics to help us better understand this virtual universe within our own. @GettingGamers (Twitter and Facebook) @Juke_ish (Instagram, Twitch, Twitter) www.gettinggamers.com
Episodes
16 episodes
16 - Uravelled 2 (Game Suggestion)
Couch co-op experience is sadly something that gamers don’t get much anymore with all the online games that we now have. But there are still a few good recent games that still offer it like Unravel 2. So why don’t you have a seat and listen ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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25:50
15 - Marriage Through Gaming?!?!
Find out how gaming can truly change your life! Get to learn about World of Warcraft as our guest Lobo talks about their experience finding love through gaming and getting married! Timecodes (free of sexual topics)0 min to 1...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:12:55
14 - Speed Runs
One popular thing that gamers do is finish a good game.. as fast as they can. In this short episode, we cover the general aspects of what a speedrun is, throw in the gamertags of some of the best speedrunners out there on twitch and Perf off...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:02
13 - Noob in a Friendly Tournament
Tournaments can be stressful, especially when it’s a first time in any given discipline. This is why Juke shares their experience throughout the whole process of getting ready for a friendly tournament of HeartStone (card game). Of course, D...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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47:28
12 - Balancing Life and Gaming
Divi comes back with us, talking about balancing game time and other important life activities (frequently comes up when a discussion about gaming pop’s up in a casual conversation).This episode was recorded before the recent den...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:47
11 - How he got his Girlfriend to Game
Generating interest in gaming with your partner can be tricky. This is why we share Perf’s perspective on how to do so in the most wholesome and effective way possible. On the other side, you also get Juke’s perspective and insights on their...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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47:59
10 - Adding to the Gamer Glossary
After a long covid break, we come back with an expansion of the glossary, explaining a few more terms related to the world of gaming. Juke also gives you a little sneak peak at their first experience within a friendly tournament!...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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44:40
9 - Anti Gamers
At first, we thought this episode would be a rant against people who do not respect the passion of gaming. But it turned out to be a cry from the hearth to all of you that are unjustifiably affected by those people. Listen to our personal insig...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:34
8 - How we balance gaming and relationships
Gaming has often been seen as an obstacle in relationships and still is today. The real issue seems to be more towards communication around this hobby. Come and chill with us as we talk about our own experience with gaming within past and pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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52:50
7 - Pause the Game! - I Caaaan't !!!
Being asked to pause the game while playing online by your parents or partners is an age-old classic for many gamers. This situation can cause frustration on both sides, but there are ways to overcome it. Stay with us as we address the matte...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:28
6 - Benefits of Gaming
It might be hard to believe for some, but gaming can actually be good in many ways for the players, it can even be quite useful in the recovery for some serious health issues . This is why we dug up some scientific information to share with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:19
5 - Types of Video Games
Some people close to you can see you play different games but never seem to understand what’s happening? Maybe this could help you! In this episode, Juke, Perf, Divi and Nailter address the main types of games played by millions across the w...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:04:42
4 - Do Violent Games = Violent Gamers ?
This episode addresses sensitive subjects, Listener discretion is advised. Juke and Perf aim to better understand the relationship between violent content in games and violent behaviors when not playing. A mix of opinion and science (mainly ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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25:50
3 - Friendships through Gaming
You think that gaming means social isolation? Hears us out as Perf, Divi and Nailter join the fight and talk about their friendship through time and space. We’re also throwing in a few more facts while we’re at it!Episode Trans...
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Episode 3
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48:08