My Turn!

While STILL in Lockdown, game-loving siblings Gem and Erim start a ratings rivalry, discuss whether being good in games is boring and if Erim is actually evil...

We chat through:

'Little Nightmares II' by Tarsier Studios. Played on Xbox One X.

'Planet Coaster: Console Edition' by Frontier Developments. Played on Playstation 4.

Join Gem and Tim as they free themselves from lockdown with escape games and mysteries you can play from home!

We chat through:

'Plymouth Point' by Swamp Motel. Played on Zoom.

'Rogue Agent' by Escape Live. Played online.

'EXiT: The Game' series by Kosmos Games. Played on tables.

Siblings Gem and Erim swap game preferences for their latest review. Gem takes on a hack and slash title, while Erim attempts a non-violent narrative-driven game. How'd they get on? Listen now to find out.

We chat through:

'Gone Home' by Fullbright. Played on Playstation 4.

'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity' by Omega Force. Played on Nintendo Switch.

Gem and Erim chat through the best games they played in 2020.

Gem and Erim are joined by London Chessboxing commentators Matt Lunn and Chris Levy to discuss hit Netflix series, The Queen's Gambit and the enduring appeal of chess. They dissect the classic game and the way it's been depicted within the series and also take a deep-dive into the weird and wonderful world of Chessboxing.

Matt Lunn and Chris Levy are chess commentators with London Chessboxing http://londonchessboxing.com

The Queen's Gambit is currently available to watch on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80234304

Siblings Gem and Erim discuss two very different puzzle-platforming experiences and why Erim would rather rip his eyes out than play Portal. 

We chat through:

'Inside' by Playdead. Played on PlayStation 4.

'Unravel Two' by Coldwood Interactive. Played on Nintendo Switch.

Gem and Tim talk co-op as they play through two very different narrative-driven titles and whether or not Christmas door bows are tacky.

We chat through:

'The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan' by Supermassive Games. Played on Xbox One

'A Way Out' by Hazelight. Played on Xbox One X

Siblings Gem and Erim discuss two games that offer some much-needed escapism with their usual blend of sibling-rivalry and fun.

We chat through:

'The Outer Worlds' by Obsidian Entertainment. Played on Xbox One X

'Journey' by thatgamecompany. Played on Play Station 4.

It's a brand new series of My Turn! podcast. 

Join honorary siblings Gem and Tim as they deep dive into two narrative-driven titles and try to define 'Noir' and 'Magical Realism' in the process with their usual mix of geekery, fun and random sing-songs.

We chat through:

'Night Call' by Monkey Moon / Raw Fury. Played on Xbox One

'Tell Me Why' by DONTNOD Entertainment. Played on Xbox One X

Gem, Erim and Tim gamify popular online parent forum, Mumsnet. The trio set themselves topics to research using nothing but public Mumsnet threads for information with hilarious and unexpected results and their usual blend of satire, sarcasm and silliness!

DISCLAIMER: The opinions read from Mumsnet are quoted from a public forum and are not our own. Topics discussed include weight loss, gendering games and the dark web.