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Game Over Sheffield

Game Over

 

My first encounter with Game Over was a Facebook invitation.

“Here we go…” I thought, “I can’t wait to decline this!”

I’m quite picky with events I go to, a general rule I follow is – if it’s not gigs, I’m not interested! I don’t even visit the cinema, and as somebody who spends hours alone rejecting social invitations on a regular basis in favour of being at one with my Xbox, I was at first reluctant to go to an event that would require me actually speaking to other human beings (and not down a mic).

Why do I need to go to a bar to play video games when I can just merrily sit here, check my phone (for the texts I’m not going to receive) and eat some custard creams in the comfort of my own crumb riddled bed?

This is why…

I realised almost immediately that Game Over has been the type of social activity I have been looking for.  I was lucky to meet some of the nicest people I have ever interacted with and it was genuinely one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had in a long time. There is something quite brilliant about being complimented on your t-shirt because somebody knows it’s actually the vault boy and not TinTin!

What makes this night even better is that you don’t have to be some powernerd who spends all day on COD shouting at four year olds and throwing their controllers at the wall. Nope, this was for anybody who has an interest in anything games related new and old. I sometimes find that myself and others are put off by these events on the basis that there will be some know-it-all fedora wearing guy going around trying to educate people on the history of video games. Every single person I spoke to was down to earth and friendly.

And what better way to make some friends than virtually shooting them in the head?!

Not only can you kick some serious backside on Mario Kart, but you can eat a slice of pepperoni and neck a beer at the same time.

I really struggle to fault this event.

For those of you who would like to visit and beat me at some games, check out the latest event on Facebook Game Over – Battle Of Seven Hills and like and join the page here: Game Over – Facebook Page

Please also remember to tune in to Gamers Rule on Sheffield Live! – every Saturday from 11am to 12noon!

5000 people take part in the Great Yorkshire Run 2015

Thousands of runners came to Sheffield City Centre this morning to take part in the Great Yorkshire Run. The 10K race started on Arundel Gate, went out to Hillsborough and then finished back in the city centre. Most people were doing the race for charity, or for fun, but there were some athletes and celebrities, including actors from Emmerdale and World Cup referee, Howard Webb. British ten thousand meter track champion, Jonny Mellor, from Liverpool won the race in twenty nine minutes and twelve seconds. Lauren Howarth from Wigan was the first woman to cross the finish line, in thirty three minutes and forty nine seconds.

Richmond Park fare after a redevelopment

Hundreds gathered at Richmond Park over the weekend for the Richmond Park Fair. This comes after development work over recent years, to improve the parks facilities and provide somewhere safe for the public to have fun. Friends of Richmond Park, and other volunteers have been working on the project for around six years. It now has a new playground, climbing wall and bike track. Kathryn Smiles went along and spoke to Chairman of Friends of Richmond Park, Jonathan Morris, about the fair and the recent developments.

Cyclists raising money for charity

Eight Sheffield cyclists are going to ride from Lands End to John O’ Groats to raise money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  The disorder affects mainly boys and is progressive muscle wasting disease that is life limiting. There is currently no known cure. They Sheffield riders will be part of a 32 strong team that is aiming to raise £70,000 during the 1,000 mile ride.

Be Wise and help reduce crime

Certain types of crimes increase during the summer time.  As the days get hotter we leave our windows open, might not lock our front doors as we have our BBQ in the back garden.  Be wise is a new campaign to remind people of simple and practical steps that can be taken to cut down on crime in the region.

4 July is Sheffield Pride Day.

Sheffield Pride is taking place at the  Sheffield Students’ Union at the University of Sheffield. the festival will have various activities, music, and food and drink .  Pride is hoping to re start the local gay scene in Sheffield.