MHG Podcast

How is your working life? Not good? Then you'll understand how Brad & Stu feel. They talk CVs, recruitment & bias. Games-wise, there's the revalatory Flight Simulator to discover, Mixolumia to puzzle through & pros/cons of Early Access _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthg... Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa Twitch - https://bit.ly/3kaye24

This week Brad experiences VR for the first time and Stu has an exorcism among other things. Chat then moves to Brad's decision to sell his macbook and the mental health reasons for doing so. _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthg... Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa Twitch - https://bit.ly/3kaye24

Stu picks up his P45, muses on the world of work vs. the worlds of Panzer Paladin & Death Stranding. Brad ponders whether the future will reach a hellpoint or become a Golftopia! _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthgaming Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa

Brad and Stu talk the usual games. Brad get emotional about Tetris Effect, whilst Stu talks 16bit inspired Panzer Paladins, Kojima inspired Death Stranding and more. Talk then shifts to Joe Rogans recent comments about videogames and why having a platform whilst misinformed is not good for anyone. Yes we get the irony of that. _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthgaming Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa

It's nice to see you, to see you... Brad and Stu take a break from mental health discussion this week to focus on games. In particular our own personal top 5 of the generation. Does Brad put a AAA game at the top over an Indie? Does Stu remember the real world outside of VR? Well, you can find out. Also, apologies for the audio issues. Brad needs to learn to check his cables. _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthgaming Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa

Brad and Stu Talk about the recent goings on at Ubisoft and the far reaching effects it has on those directly involved, as well as us, the fans and money paying consumers. Operation Warcade & Neon Abyss are also in the crosshairs. _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthgaming Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa

Part 2 of this Deeper Cuts discussion about women in games. We add in some chat about Bayonetta and her status as a women of power who uses her sexualisation to her benefit and much more. _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon www.patreon.com/mentalhealthg... Buy us a Coffee ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - bit.ly/39aPUVa

Brad talks about his long term relationship with Catherine and Katerine, whilst Stu gets tactical with Gears. We then chat dealing with social bubbles and the tension it can cause. _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthg... Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa

It's a Rebecca Revolution! Becky and Rebecca discuss female representation in video games, and their thoughts on the controversies surrounding some of the biggest names in media at the moment. From Abby in The Last of Us Part 2 through to Elizabeth Mary Winstead in Bird of Brey via Bayonetta and tropes. We cover it all in Part 1 of this Deeper Cuts. _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthg... Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa

Brad thinks twice, spending another day in Burnout Paradise. Conversely, Stu has been navigating purgatory in West of Dead. Also on the menu are Halo 5: Guardians, Gears Tactics and The Almost Gone, plus the uplifting power of Sport. _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthg... Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa

Brad and Stu have a discussion around the reaction to The Last of Us Part II. From a lead LGBTQ+ character, the reactions to crunch and how the comparisons to the best films have caused quite a stir. _____________________________________ Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthg... Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa

Brad & Stu talk Darius & challenge, Borderlands 2 & technical brilliance, plus guilt, privilege & equality in this rapidly-changing society in an attempt to be better. [email protected] Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthgaming Buy us a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa _____________________________________

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Black Lives Matter! We discuss what is happening and the effects on our personal mental health and the wider reach.

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Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa _____________________________________ Brad and Stu return to normal service in this week's podcast. As chat turns less into chat and more into Brad releasing a few emotions from the last week in his life. Before that though they talk games. Stu has been discovering Mario & Rabbids Kingdom Battle, but there is debate over whether the Rabbids are good characters on not. Seeing as only one of us write the blurb for this, we can say they are better than Minions and get an unfair rep. Brad has been playing two games that couldn't be more opposite. The pretty poor, but fun with kids Totally Reliable Delivery Service and one he considers a modern masterpiece with In Other Waters. Then talk turns to the relief of finally being accepted for Universal Credit and the effect it has had on Brad's mental health, before turning to the importance striking a proper work / rest balance at home. The effect it has personally and the expectations from others once you make yourself available at all hours.

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Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthgaming Let us Support you on Discord https://discord.gg/N4vF9x7 Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa _____________________________________ Well we are now in a lockdown in the UK. The world is in a terrible place right now, but we need to look to the positives. Which is what Brad & Stu try to do in this week's podcast. When it comes to games, Brad has been all over Animal Crossing and DOOM Eternal, but also made a start on the intriguing One Step From Eden. Whilst Stu has been playing Voxel Fly, Eric Chahi's Paper Beast and a little know game called Half Life Alyx. All three of those in VR. Talk then moves to how we're coping in the lockdown and what we've been doing to pass the time. Brad is in a difficult situation and is in the process of applying for Universal Credit... it's not going well. They also let their thoughts be known on the despicable actions of the likes of Tim Martin and Mike Ashley over the past week.

Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa _____________________________________ As the world descends further into crisis Brad and Stu chat about the need for distraction at this time. Not too much was played in the last week as Stu finished off Rikki & Vikki and Brad has been buried in the excellent Murder By Numbers still. However both are excited for what is around the corner. Animal Crossing New Horizons and Half Life Alyx feature heavily. Two games that really couldn't have come at a better time. Then Brad talks about how hard it can hit when you start on a downwards spiral after a good couple of weeks. Stu talks about confrontation and the ways if can have an effect on people.

Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa _____________________________________ This week Brad & Stu discuss how to find positives as a way to counter the negatives. Creativity on Youtube and the wider internet is Stu's choice. Whilst also looking at how good it is to see people with pure passion for something. Brad talks about how he got into coaching kids football (soccer) and the huge impact it has had on him. As usual there is also chat about games. Brad goes all in on the love for Murder By Numbers, whilst Stu gives a final verdict on Beautiful Desolation, before turning to Rikki & Vikki and also Halo: CE Listen below and please link, share and subscribe. Time Stamps: * What we’re playing: 00:49 * Mental Health Chat: 11:46

Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa _____________________________________ This week Brad, Ben and Stu talk about money and the effect it can have on mental health. It is interesting that the subject can have a different effect on different people based on their history with it. That's not all though as gaming discussion centres around Ben's trip to Budapest and the Pinball Museum. Brad plays a ton of games including Two Point Hospital, Voxelgram and MX Nitro Unleashed. Stu meanwhile has fun with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, but is let down with early impressions of Beautiful Desolation. Please like, share and subscribe. Time Stamps: * What we’re playing: 00:32 * Money: 22:50

Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa _____________________________________ Brad, Ben and Stu are back to discuss family matters in this week's podcast. Often family members are the ones in the firing line. Yet they are also the rocks that we can lean on. Likely under appreciated when it comes to tackling mental health. We talk about them and show the appreciation. We also talk games. Brad has played Ciel Fledge and has enjoyed being a surrogate father in video game form. To take a break from being a father in real life! Ben goes Anime fighting with Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r]. Finally Stu has been scaring himself silly in the 1-bit game World Of Horror. Please enjoy, like and subscribe. It'll really help us out! Time Stamps: * What we’re playing: 00:33 * Family: 11:12

Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa _____________________________________ In a slight change to the usual format, Brad, Ben and Stu talk about the media and their effect on Mental Health. After the tragic suicide of Love Island presenter Caroline Flack, there has been a bit of a blame game going on. The media have blamed social media. Social media has hit back at the tabloid press. The Crown Prosecution Service has been blamed. Also the various mouthpieces such as Piers Morgan have had their say. We discuss the roles all of these have had and also talk about the hypocrisy from many quarters after the attacks on actress Jameela Jamil. We do finish with a short chat on the games we played this last week. Listen below! Time Stamps: * Caroline Flack and the Media - 00:11 * What have we been playing – 32:31

Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa _____________________________________ Bradley, Ben and Stu are back for round 2! It seems enough of you listen to the first episode it was worth doing another! This week we talk about the voices in our heads. To start though the podcast is sans Ben, due to some technical issues. So Brad and Stu discuss Shinobi and Willy Jetman: Astromonkey's Revenge. Yep, it is called that and it is worth checking out. Next up discussion moves to the decisions we make and how it effects each of us. How the voices in our head can be deafening and dominating. Even when it comes to the smallest of things. Ben fixes his issues to jump in here. This is the tweet Brad mentions from @jotracini - https://twitter.com/joetracini/status/1221476571451723776 We finish off with Ben telling us more about what he had been up to as a love in happens for the excellent Don't Die Mr Robot! Time Stamps: * What have we been playing - 01:09 * Voices – 12:40 * What have we been playing revisited – 45:37

Follow us on:- Twitter - http://bit.ly/2S0xLU1 Facebook - http://bit.ly/3bd3dWR Youtube - http://bit.ly/2OuW7mS Soundcloud - http://bit.ly/39aPUVa ______________________________________________ Well, it is finally here. The Mental Health Gaming Podcast. Snappy name right? The theme is based around freedom and the way it affects our brains in different ways. Bradley, Ben and Stu talk about the games they have been playing. Namely Injustice 2, GRID, Tetris 99 and Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha and Bravo. Then it is a discussion on the illusion of freedom and why it isn't always the best thing to have. Especially when you struggle with your mental health. Finally we take a more in depth look at Not Tonight: Take Back Control Edition from Panic Barn and No More Robots. The post-brexit satire based on the mechanics of Papers Please. Time Stamps: * What have we been playing | 02:16 * Freedom - 23:23 * Not Tonight - 33:13