My Turn!

Puzzle-platforming woes.

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.

 

Co-op till you drop

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

 

Sentient textiles and corporate catchphrases

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.

Late-night noir and a sprinkling of magic

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

 

Mumsnet Challenge

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. 

Another arty, immersive puzzle game...

Gem and Tim pop on their roll necks to discuss two unique games with imaginative designs and heartfelt stories. The pair delve into the impact of experiential and sensual game design with a cheeky segue into Plato's Cave and Gem's obsession with rings of fire. 

We'd also love to give a big shout out to https://safeinourworld.org who are proudly supporting mental health awareness within the video games industry #LEVELUPMENTALHEALTH

We chat through:

Gris on Nintendo Switch

Fractured Minds on Xbox One

 

Drinking Games (with Joey Page)

Gem and Erim are joined once again by comedian and podcaster, Joey Page as they delve into the blurry world of drinking games.

You can find more from Joey Page below and join him on his own Podcast 'JJs Album Club' - check it out on your podcast app of choice:

Twitch.tv/joeypagecomedy

@thejoeypage

https://www.momentumtalent.co/joey-page.html

A very, very expensive game of FIFA (with Joey Page)

Gem and Erim are joined by comedian, presenter and fellow 'Bexleyheathian' Joey Page as they discuss all things FIFA. Expect LOLs galore as Joey chats through his relationship with the franchise, getting caught cheating and why he'd like to create a purple kit for a season.

You can find more from Joey Page below and join him on his own Podcast 'JJs Album Club' - check it out on your podcast app of choice:

Twitch.tv/joeypagecomedy

@thejoeypage

https://www.momentumtalent.co/joey-page.html

WooHoo (with Sammy Hannah)

In this extra special bonus episode Gem catches up with friend and fellow comedy performer, Sammy Hannah about her obsession with The Sims 4. 

The pair discuss why so many of us are gaming through the challenges of lockdown and the positive impact of sim-based games on mental health - plus Sammy explains the intricacies of ‘WooHoo’ and how not to set your kitchen on fire! 

Cheesing

With their signature mix of wit and wackiness, Gem, Tim and Erim chat through three games that have offered some solace during these weird ol' times. Along the way Tim gives the siblings a biology lesson, Erim discusses his preference for 'cheesing' and Gem forgets how to say words.

We chat through:

Deliver Us the Moon on Xbox One.

RollerCoaster Tycoon on multiple platforms.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch

Saggy face flaps

Gem, Erim and Tim bring you a lockdown gaming special - featuring tips for optimising online quizzing, solving puzzles for science and Tim's saggy face flaps. 

Expect hilarious analysis of popular lockdown pastimes with our usual brand of games-based banter and another terrible rendition of an Australian pop classic. 

We chat through:

Online Pub Quizzes played over video chat

Foldit on Mac and Windows

Jackbox Games on Mac and Windows

'Analogue' Party Games played over video chat

Horror and house parties

Siblings Gem and Erim are joined once again by special guest, Tim to bring you their signature brand of hilarious, no-frills games reviews.

As the UK continues its lockdown the trio realise there's a troublingly dark theme to their gameplay choices and Erim (despite being a professional music producer) forgets how to set up a mic. Expect LOLs-aplenty as the trio review:

Party Hard on PlayStation 4

A Plague Tale: Innocence on Xbox One

Until Dawn on PlayStation 4 

Savage

As we continue in lockdown Gem is joined once again by honorary sibling, Tim for an hilarious discussion on what games have been keeping them entertained, as well as chatting through memories of an excessive consumption of Rosé and 90s Australian pop duo, Savage Garden. This episode features LOLs-aplenty to help get you through those lockdown blues. 

Featuring scantily-researched, no-frills reviews of:

Journey To The Savage Planet on Xbox One

Luigi's Mansion 3 on Nintendo Switch

Guns, geese and goat sex

Like many of you we are currently in lockdown in the UK. So while the world continues to process the pandemic, we wanted to try and cheer your spirits with some good old-fashion game chat - because what better time to dust off you consoles and work on developing a few new thumb blisters!

In Bilen's absence Gem and Erim are joined by (their brother from another mother) Tim as they chat about their strange new self-isolation habits and share hilarious reviews of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Untitled Goose Game and Borderlands 3. 

Stay safe. Stay home. Play games.

U OK hun?

Join games-obsessed siblings, Gem, Bilen and Erim as they rate and review three new titles amid competitive joshing and their usual brand of silliness.

Erim explores his feelings for unicorns, Bilen is wrong about Narwhals and Gem tries to convince everyone that farts can be medicinal. Expect no frills reviews and hilarious chitchat from our games-loving siblings. 

We chat through...

Control on Xbox One

Mario Kart Tour on Android

Unstable Unicorns Card Game