Summary: Pokemon GO is the hottest game to hit your smartphone this summer. Learn more about the players you see walking around with their noses in their phones. You may be surprised by some of the game’s benefits. Links to Items Discussed on the Show Pokemon GO website Wargaming Against Depression with Joshua Shoobridge – Wargaming Recon #162 TSR Podcast Network 3 Positives of Playing Pokemon GO Gets people outside Encourages physical activity Players get to interact with other people in person 2 Negatives of Playing Pokemon GO The game relies on GPS data in order to play. Logging into the game via a Google account gives the developers access to EVERYTHING in your Google account. Mailbag Via our Facebook page: Galen said of Episode 162: Wargaming Against Depression with Joshua Shoobridge “I do the same thing.” David also said of Episode 162: Wargaming Against Depression with Joshua Shoobridge “I think a lot of us do a similar thing with our wargames.” Do you have questions, comments, or constructive feedback? Then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at jonathan @ wargamingrecon . com. Wargaming Recon is dedicated to the memory of long time listener Andrew who helped to give the show its name. I ask all listeners to join me in a moment of silence in Andrew’s honor. Do You Like Wargaming Recon? If you like what you hear and you use iTunes to get our content we ask a favor of you. Please consider reviewing us on iTunes & Stitcher Radio. iTunes is one of the most popular ways for listeners to find podcasts. Why not help a potential new listener find our show and help grow the hobby? Review us on iTunes Donate to Wargaming Recon Patreon backers get the newest episodes FIRST Don’t want to wait? Support Wargaming Recon through Patreon. It costs as little as $1 per per month. That is less than a cup of coffee. Thank you to: Dave & the Wargames @ BattleShades Facebook group Patrick Chris P. Custom Dice ($18 USD per set of 6) Get your set of 6 wooden custom Wargaming Recon six-sided dice by supporting the show on PATREON. For only $18 USD Jonathan will mail you one set of these custom dice. Many thanks to Christopher Rhett for designing and producing these custom dice. Announcements Wargaming Recon LIVE Page Jonathan is recording Wargaming Recon LIVE for your viewing pleasure. You can watch the live streaming episodes through our brand new LIVE page. It shows the live streaming recording, a calendar of upcoming live recordings, and it features a chatroom for you to chat with other listeners and with Jonathan! Please visit our LIVE page to be an active part of the community. The Maine Historical Wargamers Association (they’re the people behind HUZZAH “Historical Wargaming for New England” are a sponsor for the show. So grateful for their support. Some Reminders: We suggest Mobile Users use Pocket Casts ($3.99 for iOS, Lite version is FREE). $3.99 for Android users. Read the Episode Guide for sneak peeks at future episodes. Subscribe to us on iTunes Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew, Troll ITC’s logo designer, for our amazing logo. Check out his portfolio at MightyNightGaunt.com Penny for Your Thoughts We hope you enjoy this episode of Wargaming Recon and welcome your feedback. Send it all to: Jonathan [at] WargamingRecon [dot] com (Audio files welcome) Leave Telephone Voicemail: (347) 470-4263 Subscribe on iTunes Find us on Facebook Twitter Stitcher Radio Send a Voicemail (free, you only need a microphone and computer). Our Theme Song “Downtown” by Matthew Ebel is our theme song. Please give his other music a listen at www.matthewebel.com. This recording is licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 license. Disclosure This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship. I may receive commissions or bonuses from your actions on such links. The [...]
