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The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastThe Year AheadWe map the next year of our Top 100 quest, from booked tee times and member‑led matches to new features that spotlight overlooked courses and real golf life. Access wins, closed gates, and community help shape the plan as we chase St Andrews and invite listeners to play a part.• nine courses confirmed including Delamere, Walton Heath Old & New, Swinley Forest, Burnham & Berrow, Wallasey, Castletown and St Andrews target• two‑day society event with Ryder Cup style format at Burnham & Berrow• call for follows to unlock club access and content• member match at Castletown to learn cou...
2026-01-0633 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsLara Croft, Jedi Power Battles, Digging A Hole!Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner review all the latest releases! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2025-03-3120 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsThe Nintendo Switch 2!Everything you need to know about the Nintendo Switch 2, with Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2025-01-2614 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsLooking ahead to 2025Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner look ahead to the best games of 2025. Plus reviews of Kien, Crime Scene Cleaner, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-12-2725 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsCoD 6, Veilguard, Pokemon TCGChris Berrow and Leigh Milner review the latest releases, including Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Pokemon TCG Pocket, and Call of Duty 6. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-12-1724 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsPS5 Pro Announcement, Star Wars OutlawsChris Berrow and Leigh Milner discuss the PS5 Pro Announcement, and review Star Wars Outlaws, Space Marine 2, Astro Bot, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Oh, and there's Squirrel with a Gun! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-11-0129 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsLuigi's Mansion 2, TimeSplitters TrilogyChris Berrow and Leigh Milner review Luigi's Mansion 2, TimeSplitters Trilogy, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Crime Scene Cleaner, Beyond Good and Evil (20th Anniversary Edition) Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-09-2621 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsMost delayed video gameChris Berrow chats to Fabio Belsanti, the man behind the world's most delayed video game. It has finally been published after 22 years, so what happened? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-08-0317 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsBequeathing GamesChris Berrow and Leigh Milner discuss Steams decision to stop people bequeathing their video games to friends or family. Plus reviews of Hades II, Dragon's Dogma II, No Rest For The Wicked, and the original Helldivers. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-07-1124 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsFinally... Playstation Portal ReviewAfter 6 months, Chris Berrow has finally managed to get a Playstation Portal - was it worth the wait? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-05-3117 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsThe Fallout London FiascoFallout London is a DLC sized mod for Fallout 4, and has been in the works for 4 years. But there's a problem. Chris Berrow & Leigh Milner explain. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-04-2719 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsRetro Revival Special Episode!Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner play retro games, and new games inspired by the classics. Today it's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Princess Peach: Showtime!, and the new version of Alone In The Dark. Plus Alex Rhodes goes back to play Yakuza: Like A Dragon. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-04-0722 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsManaged Democracy!Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner review Helldivers 2, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and Silent Hill: The Short Message. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-03-0822 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsNEW Prince of Persia and The Last of Us Part II RemasteredNaked Gamers Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner review The Last of Us Part II Remastered, the rerelease of Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Plus news of the boy who beat Tetris, Game no longer accepting trade-ins, the Insomniac hack, and the UK's best-selling game from 2023. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2024-01-3122 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsStarfield, Alan Wake II, Spider-Man 2, Mario and Sonic!Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner review the latest games, including Starfield, Alan Wake II, Spider-Man 2, Super Mario RPG, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Sonic Superstars! Plus Alex Rhodes plays Baldur's Gate 3, and our football correspondent Drew Miller-Hyndman has a go at the new EA football game... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-12-2840 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsPaleo Pines - Interview with a Dino Expert!Chris Berrow chats to Paleo Pines producer Aisling McElroy and dino expert Natalia Jagielska. "Explore Paleo Pines, a charming island filled with friendly townsfolk and hidden corners. Build a new home, make friends, and unravel the island's lost history." Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-11-1418 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsGamechoir, Diablo IV, and Sea of StarsChris Berrow and Leigh Milner find out about a choir that sings video game music, and review Diablo IV and Sea of Stars. Plus Alex Rhodes has a new obsession! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-10-1629 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsSea of Stars - Developer InterviewChris Berrow and the team love Sea of Stars, so couldn't wait to chat to the game's creator Thierry Boulanger. "Valere and Zale are Solstice Warriors, adventurers who have control over Eclipse Magic. Their power is the only magic able to harm the Dwellers, otherworldly monsters created by a god-like alchemist called the Fleshmancer. During their travels, they are assisted by their childhood friend, a warrior-cook named Garl." Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-10-0818 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsSequel Special: Zelda and Star Wars JediChris Berrow and Leigh Milner review all the sequels that have been released this month! Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and Dead Island 2. Plus there's that terrible new Gollum game and Pokemon Stadium is back on the Nintendo Switch! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-07-1237 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsWe got a PSVR2!Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner test out the new PlayStation VR 2 headset, with Horizon Call of the Mountain and Gran Turismo 7.? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-05-2225 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsResi 4, CATAN, and the gaming BAFTAsChris Berrow and Leigh Milner check in on the gaming BAFTAs, and review the remake of Resident Evil 4, and the console edition of CATAN. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-04-1120 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsA NEW Co-Host!Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner welcome their new co-host. Alex Rhodes reviews Mafia, and we check out Hogwarts Legacy, Dead Space, Blood Bowl 3, GoldenEye 007, and the New PS5 Controller - the DualSense Edge. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-03-0626 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsGoaty McGoatfaceLeigh and Chris take on Goat Simulator 3, and we find out if physical copies of games are on the way out. Alex Rhodes has a go at Call of Duty's new mode, plus we review: High On Life, The Callisto Protocol, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Pika pika. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-01-2737 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsMonkey Island Discs: Leigh MilnerChris Berrow is back with another episode of Monkey Island Discs, from the Naked Gaming Podcast team. Our guest today is TV presenter, House Music lover, fitness enthusiast, and Naked Gaming host Leigh Milner! We find out why Leigh identifies with Kirby so much, her love of classic games, hate of cut-scenes, and whether she would start off her future child on a Gameboy or the PS5. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2023-01-1120 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsCOD and God of War RagnarokChris Berrow and Leigh Milner review all the games, including God of War Ragnarok, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Gotham Knights, Sonic Frontiers, MARVEL SNAP (which is all in capitals apparently), Bayonetta 3, FIFA 23, and some DLC for Back 4 Blood. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2022-12-0541 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsMonkey Island Discs: Ellie GibsonChris Berrow is back with another episode of Monkey Island Discs, from the Naked Gaming Podcast team. Our guest is Scummy Mummies podcaster, comedian, writer and gamer Ellie Gibson! We talk through her favourites (Tomb Raider) and the one game that sucked a lot! Plus favourite consoles, and how to find time for gaming in amongst the madness of life. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2022-10-2124 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsNaughty Dog's Curtain CallChris Berrow & Leigh Milner here again, looking at what gamification is, and why it might be coming to a game near you soon. We also review The Last of Us Part I, which now has a really fancy curtain. Also Return to Monkey Island, which doesn't have any curtains that we can find, and Splatoon 3. We didn't check out the curtain situation. Our reporter Alex Rhodes has a go on MetaVersus, plus we have all the latest gaming news that isn't about drapes. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2022-10-0225 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsOne Dev to Rule Them All!How much work is it to develop a game on your own? Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner find out. Out reporter Alex Rhodes plays Rollerdrome and gets genuinely excited. And we have the latest gaming news. Warning! Features a cult simulator, and some quite frankly dodgy games this month. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2022-09-1926 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsCat on a hot cybercity roofChris Berrow and Leigh Milner review that cat game called Stray, and Alex "Hotrod" Rhodes plays Hot Wheels Unleashed in his pants. Oh, and Chris experiences yoga in the metaverse, while Leigh has all the gaming news. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2022-08-1227 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsEntering the MetaverseChris Berrow and Leigh Milner traverse the Metaverse - what can you actually do in it? We have lots of new reviews as well, including: Diablo Immortal, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, Nintendo Switch Sports, and Mario Strikers: Battle League. Alex "The Collossus of" Rhodes plays the demo of WWE 2K22, and it seems like they have forgotten to include the music! Plus we find out if brain training games are actually worth playing. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2022-07-1029 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsCan gaming make exercise fun?Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow return from holiday so it's time to get back in shape, after putting on nearly a stone. Oops. We review Lanebreak from Pelaton to see if gaming can make exercise more fun. And the big news story of the past few weeks: why have EA and FIFA decided to part ways? Alex Rhodes returns to play Blasphemous, and we review Kirby Forgotton Land, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and House of the Dead: Remake. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2022-06-0624 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsYou Elden Rang M'lord?Chris & Leigh review some of the biggest new releases, from Elden Ring, to Gran Turismo 7. Yes we were today years old when we realised it's not "Grand Turismo". Our reporter tries to get to the top of a castle/hill and gets killed by a big rat. And we look at NFTs and how games companies are using them to turn play into work. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2022-04-0431 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsAnother podcast wedding!Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow return with more gaming news, and reviews of Horizon Forbidden West, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and Sifu. It's gonna be an expensive month if you want to play all the good games. We hear about an online game that's tackling Covid misinformation, and our reporter Alex Rhodes uses a wedding simulator to see if he can plan his upcoming wedding. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2022-03-0728 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsHappy Halo-daysImagine if gaming could make you a better footballer? Well Norwich City FC have invested in technology that is supposed to improve their players' performance, called SoccerBot 360. We review Halo Infinite, Artful Escape, Skyrim Anniversary Edition, Jurassic World 2 Evolution, and Pokemon Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. Plus Alex "red pill" Rhodes ventures into the Matrix. Presented by Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-12-3132 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsShould you switch Switch?Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner review the new Nintendo Switch OLED, and also try to play their first ever Netflix game. It doesn't go well. Plus our reporter Alex "the road to victory" Rhodes reviews Battlefield 2042, and we get our hands on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - the Definitive Edition. Spoiler alert, it isn't definitive. And if you've heard of the Metaverse, you'll want to listen in to our discussion about what it is exactly, and how it all works. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-12-0526 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsAudio-Only GamesAudio-only games... how do they work, and are they fun? We talk to the man behind one called The Vale: Shadow of the Crown. There are finally lots of new games for next generation consoles: Deathloop, FIFA 22, Far Cry 6, Back 4 Blood to name just a few. Oh and the Switch has Metroid Dread, which is pretty darn good. Retro Revival this month examines Alan Wake Remastered and Castlevania Advance Collection. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-11-0836 min
Drive with Us PodcastS4E8: Chris Berrow – Last Minute Interview w/ Robert Downey Jr. + 3am Flat TireFailing his driver’s test 3 times, a last-minute interview with Robert Downey Jr., and a 3 am flat tire are just some of today’s guests’ crazy driving experiences. Chris, podcast host and BBC Radio News reader, is from the UK and used to drive 40,000 miles a year. Along the way he has had some … S4E8: Chris Berrow – Last Minute Interview w/ Robert Downey Jr. + 3am Flat Tire Read More »The post S4E8: Chris Berrow – Last Minute Interview w/ Robert Downey Jr. + 3am Flat Tire appeared first on Drive with Us Podcast. Hosted on...
2021-10-2155 min
Drive with Us PodcastChris Berrow - Last Minute Interview w/ Robert Downey Jr. + 3am Flat TireFailing his driver’s test 3 times, a last-minute interview with Robert Downey Jr., and a 3 am flat tire are just some of today’s guests’ crazy driving experiences. Chris, podcast host and BBC Radio News reader, is from the UK and used to drive 40,000 miles a year. Along the way he has had some …
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2021-10-2155 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsMonkey Island Discs: Kerry AllenChris Berrow here with another episode in our series Monkey Island Discs where we talk to someone about their favourite games, characters, consoles and the game they would snap in half and never play again! Our guest this time is Kerry Allen who's the BBC's China Media Analyst. It turns out she also absolutely loves gaming, saying she spends just as much time chasing the intricacies of Beijing's political system as cruising on the beaches of Miami in GTA Vice City! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-10-0920 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsGAME OVER for young gamers in China, but why?Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner discuss China's new regulations for gaming, aimed at stopping young people playing for more than an hour on certain days. We're bringing you reviews of the best new games: Back 4 Blood, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Pokemon Unite, Death's Door and Mario Golf: Super Rush. Reporting from Alex Rhodes, who takes his plague simulator experience a little bit too far! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-09-2230 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsRe-Re-Re-Release: Are they taking the PC?Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner have moved house and are recording in their new dusty living room! In this episode, why video games companies keep re-releasing old games rather than focusing their attention on new ones. And Riley Constantine tells us how character creation in games made her realise a few things about herself. Also Netflix makes a foray into gaming: what might this mean for the future of the company? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-09-0420 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsNext-gen gaming: expansive and expensiveWe bring you the latest announcements from E3, as well as the biggest new games, including Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Biomutant, Returnal, and Chivalry II. Plus are games too expensive now?! And we celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 30 birthday. With Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow. Oh and our reporter Alex Rhodes trains to become an assassin. As you do. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-07-1931 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsOur PS5 arrives!Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner are back, and explain why there's a shortage of PS5 chips. Despite this, they have actually managed to get a PS5! Also, why some games feel like having a job but you aren't getting paid! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-06-2216 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsMonkey Island Discs: Ben RichChris Berrow from the Naked Gaming Podcast team speaks to meteorologist Ben Rich about his favourite games, and what led him back to gaming after a break of more than 15 years! He loves the Nintendo Switch, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but isn't a huge fan of Final Fantasy VII. Blasphemy! There are also happy recollections from the Sega Megadrive era. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-06-0118 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsApple vs Epic, and gamificationChris Berrow and Leigh Milner return for more gaming action, but they are jealous because reporter Alex Rhodes managed to buy a PS5. That's not right is it! There's coverage of the Apple vs Epic Games court case, and reviews of Resident Evil Village, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, and a listener review of Surviving Mars! Also, what is "gamification" and how does it work? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-05-2337 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsGame to get your Duke of Edinburgh Award!Join Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner for the Naked Gaming Podcast's News Update episode. This time they discuss the backlash against Blizzard, as women gamers aren't represented in a recent Hearthstone tournament. Plus there are plans for eSports to be included as part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award; but isn't the point of the scheme to explore the great ourdoors? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-05-1514 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsMonkey Island Discs: Louise BlainWe continue our new series Monkey Island Discs, where we talk to someone about their gaming loves and hates. This month it's broadcaster, gamer, horror fan, leather jacket enthusiast, stealth assassin extraordinaire... Louise Blain - who presents Radio 3's Sound of Gaming show. She's also a fan of true crime podcasts... and you should check out her show KILLT. Chris Berrow started off asking about her early gaming memories... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-05-0122 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsWrestling, with Virtual CrowdsWhy are broadcasters turning to FIFA for their crowd sounds? Chris tries to become enthusiastic about plants, and Leigh reviews Oddworld: Soulstorm. There's a new game from the creators of Final Fantasy, amazingly called Fantasian. Plus our reporter Alex "son of Dusty" Rhodes celebrates WrestleMania! With Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-04-2636 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsLoot Boxes, and Adaptive DifficultyChris Berrow and Leigh Milner talk to one of the authors of a new report that looks at "loot boxes" offered witihn some computer games. It says the link between gaming loot boxes and problem gambling is "robustly verified". Plus, EA have patented a new kind of AI that changes how difficult a game is, based on how well you are doing. Stuck at the final boss? That game will help you beat it! But does that spoil the fun? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-04-1515 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsMonkey Island Discs: OJ BorgThis is a start of a new series called Monkey Island Discs... what a great name! We talk to someone about their gaming loves and hates, what character they would be, and if they are a console or PC player? Our first guest is Radio 2 overnight show legend OJ Borg. He's also a keen cyclist and hosts a weekly roundup of an online cycling and running scheme for Zwift called World of Zwift. Plus he's a massive fan of gaming! Chris Berrow started off asking about his earliest gaming memories... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked...
2021-04-0218 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsiHorses, PS4 CoursesLeigh Milner bets on a horse at Cheltenham and wins. But is she any good at iHorse Racing? We review Mundaun, a scary hand-drawn game where you solve puzzles. Chris Berrow tells you how to learn using your Playstation and Xbox, and find out who's been nominated for the Gaming BAFTAs Awards with our reporter Alex "the big show" Rhodes. Plus a survey reveals that 7% of gamers play... without any clothes on. This truly is the Naked Gaming Podcast this month. With special guest Bailey the bunny. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-03-2125 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsDeveloper Special: Slug DiscoJoin Chris and Leigh for a special episode of the podcast, sponsored by Slug Disco, as they delve into Ecosystem and Empires of the Undergrowth, and Beetle Uprising. There's definitely an insect-theme! Hear from the game-makers and find out about the science that makes the games tick... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-03-1533 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsNews Update: PS5 shortage and Pokemon at 25Why are some people struggling to get a Playstation 5, even though it's been out for 6 months. Are scalpers to blame? And is it illegal to sell on a PS5 for profit? Our reporter Alex Rhodes sends us a message from the future, where he still hasn't managed to buy the latest Playstation console. Plus we celebrate 25 years of Pokemon by bringing you news of 3 games that have just been announced. And With Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-03-0922 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsBONUS: Pigs that play video gamesChris Berrow chats to Candace Croney, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Well-being at Purdue University. How did she design a video game that pigs could play, what does it show about how intelligent they are, and should developers release a game called Porknite or Swinecraft? Plus does this change how we should treat pigs in the future? Features Hamlet, Omlette, Ebony and Ivory (the pigs) Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-03-0133 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsPorknite: pigs that play video gamesScientists have discovered that pigs can play video games! They should invent one called Swinecraft. We're thinking of renaming our show to the Naked Gaming Pigcast. Our reporker Alex Rhodes also has a go at a pig game. Meanwhile Bailey the bunny eats two PlayStation controllers, and we learn about the kind of information you're giving away when you play games in VR. With Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-02-2337 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsNews Update: GameStop shares and Xbox ProfitsXbox make loads of money, but also U-turn on their proposed increases to the price of Xbox Live Gold. And our reporter Alex Rhodes explains the GameStop share fiasco in the bath... like Margot Robbie. With Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-02-1415 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsBONUS: How AI has changed chessChess computers running a range of new artificial intelligence programmes, including one called AlphaZero, have advanced to the point that a human grandmaster simply can't beat them. Chris Berrow has been speaking to Natasha Regan, who's a Woman International Master at chess (WIM), has represented England, and co-authored a book called Game Changer which tells the story of an algorithm that can learn to play chess (and other games) to an incredible level... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-02-0528 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsHitman 3 and AI in ChessWe review January's only big release Hitman 3, hear from Woman International Master (WIM) Natasha Regan why chess computers have become unbeatable, Alex Rhodes sees if he can handle a dog simulator, a gamer retires through thumb injury, we take the remastered Grim Fandango for a spin and, after watching too much Harry Potter... Leigh tries to become a witch. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2021-01-2555 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsChristmas Special and Cyberpunk 2077It's our Christmas Special episode, but there's no tinsel because Leigh thinks (incorrectly) that it's tacky. We review Cyberpunk 2077 aka Cyberbug 2077, Chris hears about a film that's being made entirely using the Unreal Engine, and Alex (mas tree) Rhodes plays Christmas Dentist. Seriously. With Chris (tmas) Berrow and Leigh (bells) Milner. And Bailey(s) the bunny. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-12-3027 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsIs the Xbox Series X/S worth getting?After the fiasco that was the PS5 launch, we got hold of an Xbox Series X. From unboxing to Xboxing, find out all you need to know about Microsoft's new consoles in one handy podcast. How long does it take to actually play a next generation game, developers who've optimised their games for the new system, and Alex (box) Rhodes attempts to play an Xbox game on a non-Xbox gaming system. With Leigh Milner, Chris Berrow and Bailey the rabbit. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-12-1928 min
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions PodcastCarlos Rodriguez: Founder of eSports team G2Join Chris Berrow for this extended chat with Carlos "Ocelote" Rodriguez about running one of the biggest eSports teams in the world - G2. From League of Legends to Hearthstone, the team have had a huge amount of success across the board. So what has coronavirus and lockdown meant for the business? Find out how long a typical player's career lasts, and what happens after you retire from competitive play. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-12-0120 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsThe next generation, and Mario Kart at home!Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner return with a first look at the next generation of consoles - The PS5 and the Xbox Series X - and the games that you can play! There's Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, alongside the latest Zelda game Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Hear from the author of the study linking gaming to happiness. We go old-school by looking at the Nintendo Game & Watch (which you can't wear on your wrist), and there's an interview with the founder of one of the biggest eSports teams in the...
2020-11-3044 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsFly the X-Wing from Star Wars & horror gamesChris Berrow and Leigh Milner review a huge pile of new releases. They look at the best spooky games to play for Halloween, plus Alex Rhodes fights a zombie horde with his wit, charm... and a baseball bat with nails. For Jedi-enthusiasts there's the highly anticipated "Star Wars: Squadrons". Plus a game where you create your own species of animal, which is based on real genetics. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-10-2141 min
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions PodcastNaked Gaming's Chris & Leigh interviewed!Listen in to a special interview all about the Naked Gaming Podcast.Gene "Bean" Baxter from Podcast Radio (and Radio Hall of Famer!) chats to Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow about what its like being married to each other, and recording our gaming podcast.Topics include: how coronavirus has affected the gaming industry, what the best simulator of all time is, and whether Google Stadia is really worth buying. And Bean had to start off asking if Chris and Leigh were naked. Luckily they are used to fielding that question. And if you're wondering the answer was... no. They were...
2020-10-1328 minNaked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsNaked Gaming's Chris & Leigh interviewed!Listen in to a special interview all about the Naked Gaming Podcast.Gene "Bean" Baxter from Podcast Radio (and Radio Hall of Famer!) chats to Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow about what its like being married to each other, and recording our gaming podcast.Topics include: how coronavirus has affected the gaming industry, what the best simulator of all time is, and whether Google Stadia is really worth buying. And Bean had to start off asking if Chris and Leigh were naked. Luckily they are used to fielding that question. And if you're wondering the answer was... no. They were...
2020-10-1328 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsTrainspotting and man-eating sharksMore simulated fun, with Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner. This month, we play Flight Simulator, Shark Simulator and evil superhero villain dating simulator "Lovingly Evil". Nice. For balance, we play as heroes in Marvel's Avengers. Check out the latest episode of our "Fortnite Drama" coming to Netflix... never. And Retro Revival is skateboarding simulator Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Remastered. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-09-2135 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsFortnite DramaChris Berrow and Leigh Milner have the latest on the Fortnite drama that's rocking the world. There aren't meny new releases because games companies are waiting until Christmas, but we check out Fall Guys. Ring Fit Adventure is the "fitness simulator", and Alex Rhodes plays Super Mario Run, and thinks it's far too easy (it is). Plus, can games be used to help with scientific research? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-08-2129 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsThe Xbox Series X Reveal!Get the latest on Xbox's new console, including the big games announcements. As Formula 1 returns for the season, Chris tries to win the Silverstone Grand Prix, and Leigh mispronounces Prix. The latest releases include Ghost of Tsushima and Paper Mario: The Origami King. As for Retro Revival, it's a Spongebob game with the world's longest title. And Alex Rhodes tries his hand at being a barber/barbarian. With Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-07-3128 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked Scientists#BlackLivesMatter and GamingHow the gaming industry responded to the #BlackLivesMatter protests, the amazing story of one granddad who met a friend online and visited him in California earlier this year. Also, the biggest release of the year is out: The Last of Us Part II. We also review Desperados III and Minecraft Dungeons. Plus, for Retro Revival, it's Burnout Paradise for the Switch, while our Simulator of the Month features Alex Rhodes and the subway. Good luck everyone! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-06-2433 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsRetro SpecialJoin Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner for a retro special... with the new Streets of Rage 4, the classic card game Catan, and even a virtual university campus. Plus our Simulator of the Month is Parkour Simulator 3D, with our new fitness instruction Alex Rhodes. *May not actually be useful for fitness. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-05-2127 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsSimulator Special 3: This Time It's Personal!Join Chris Milner-Berrow and Leigh Milner-Berrow for fun and games. Leigh trains to become a hairdresser using BarberShopHaircut, and then genuinely cuts Chris's hair. It doesn't go well. We discuss Pope Simulator, and a coffee and talking simulator called... Coffee Talk. New releases include Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Retro Revival is the very scary Resident Evil 3. And our very own "Tiger King" Alex Rhodes plays Baby Tiger Care, channelling Joe Exotic. BAFTA winners 2020, gaming v coronavirus take two... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-04-2449 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsGaming vs CoronavirusThe coronavirus pandemic means that people are turning to video games in huge numbers. So what should you play? We hear from one person who is using self-isolation to catch up on her gaming backlog! We look at the Gaming BAFTA nominations, as well as Retro Revival, which this month is the Final Fantasy VII Remake. And can Alex Rhodes plan a wedding? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-03-2232 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsThe WE'RE GETTING MARRIED SpecialAn artisan podcast, created with love and affection by Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow (who are off to get married right after this episode). This month, we celebrate Valentine's Day by playing Street Fighter V Champion Edition (released on the big day). The new Sonic The Hedgehog film also came out, so what do people think? Alex Rhodes tried to negotiate a deal with the company behind Brexit Simulator and fails abysmally. And in conjunction with the Rugby World Cup, who will win in the rematch of Rugby 20? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-02-2151 min
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions PodcastDoug Cockle: The voice of The WitcherNaked Gaming Podcast presenters Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner catch up with voice of "The Witcher" video game series, Doug Cockle to find out what he thinks of the latest Netflix TV show... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-01-2118 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsToss A Coin To Your WitcherCrafted lovingly by Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow, this month Naked gaming hears from the voice of The Witcher games, Doug Cockle! What does he make of Henry Cavill's voice in the new Netflix series? Alex Rhodes takes a break from holiday to play a skiing simulator on a ski lift, we review Australian Open International Tennis 2, and Retro Revival reviews To The Moon, which is bizarre... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-01-2145 min
Soft Robotics PodcastChris Berrow "What does BBC WorldService Presenter Think about Robotics?"What does Television presenter Think about Robotics? Very interesting and enjoyable discussion with Chris Berrow, Chris is a Presenter @BBCWorldService, @BBCRadio3 @BBCRadioLincsBBC Radio Lincolnshire. He also hosts the New gaming podcast! @nakedgamingpod. In this theme, we discussed many interesting broad points, I hope you would enjoy it.
2019-12-301h 11
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsNaked Gaming Christmas SpecialWhy did one Pokémon card sell for £150,000? Find out from "professional sports authenticator" Terry Melia, who decides how much collectible cards are worth. And why are board games still popular? Veronica Taylor is the voice of Ash from the cartoon series, she makes Chris's childhood dream come true. New releases include Jurassic World Evolution: Return To Jurassic Park and Frozen the mobile game. And Dr Chris Smith plays Surgeon Simulator! With Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2019-12-2333 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastGet Gaming: Naked Scientists Christmas 2019Merry Christmas! In this special edition of the show, discover how many presents are really coming your way on the 12th day, hear which medical specialists are most likely to get caught speeding, and help us track down the real Santa using stats! Plus, Naked Gamers Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner bring us up to date with what's hot in the gaming world this Christmas... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2019-12-231h 00
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsSimulator Special 2It's another Simulator Special, this time featuring The Sims, PC Building Simulator and Bee Simulator! Alex Rhodes plays Red Dead Redemption 2 as a cowboy simulator, and hear the story of the man who was so good at Football Manager that he ended up being a football analyst! New releases include Pokemon Sword & Shield, Death Stranding, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare. As for Retro Revival we go old-school with MediEvil, and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Toyko 2020. What a long title. With Leigh Milner and Chris Berrow. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2019-11-211h 03
The Naked Scientists PodcastSport SpecialThe Rugby World Cup is taking place in Japan, and FIFA 20 has just been released, so this month it's a sport special! Including Virtual Reality Go Karting... yes really. And we meet the author who was inspired to write poetry by playing Super Mario! New reviews include Mario Kart Tour, Trine 4 and Untitled Goose Game. For Retro Revival it's Darksiders 2 on the Nintendo Switch and Apple Arcade. With Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2019-10-2157 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsSport SpecialThe Rugby World Cup is taking place in Japan, and FIFA 20 has just been released, so this month it's a sport special! Including Virtual Reality Go Karting... yes really. And we meet the author who was inspired to write poetry by playing Super Mario! New reviews include Mario Kart Tour, Trine 4 and Untitled Goose Game. For Retro Revival it's Darksiders 2 on the Nintendo Switch and Apple Arcade. With Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2019-10-2155 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsStudying eSportsAs university beckons for students, we hear about a new eSports degree. And hear from the UK's most successful Fortnite player Wolfiez, as he goes back to school as a millionaire! New reviews include Gears of War 5, Borderlands 3 and Control. Plus for Retro Revival we're looking at World of Warcraft Classic, and the latest Tamagotchis. With Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2019-09-211h 00
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsSimulator SpecialA special episode dedicated to simulator games - why do people play them, and what are some of the best? As for new releases, Sky: Children of the Light is out now and it's one of the most beautiful mobile games ever made, and we review Effie, which involves a viking who skateboards on his magic shield. In Retro Revival our "roller coaster reporter" goes head to head in a game of Roller Coaster Tycoon Classic. Plus Farming Simulator and Woodwork Simulator. With Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2019-08-2034 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsGaming Addiction 2We hear from a gamer who has been struggling with gaming addiction for years, and a treatment centre that helps people. The author Dr. Pete Etchells found that gaming helped him cope with the loss of his father. In other news, as Borderlands 3 announce an incense-holder version of their main baddy The Rampager (yes really) we look at the worst gaming merchandise of all time. As for new releases - we review Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, and Love Island the Game! And we're going old school with "Retro Revival"... this time it's possibly the best game of all time with...
2019-07-2027 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsThe VR ChurchWe hear from the lead pastor of the world's first VR Church. Also we'll have the latest announcements from E3. Leigh tries to keep an old-school Tamagotchi alive for more than a day in "Retro Revival" before new-style Tamagotchis are released next month. As for new releases, we review Dauntless and DayZ. Plus Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner celebrate the 6 month "anniversary" of the show! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2019-06-2034 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsPokemon PowerScientists discover a specific region of the brain that reacts to Pokemon! But is your brain really like a Pokedex? Plus hear from the gamer whose character died in Minecraft after 5 years, losing everything. Leigh looks ahead at breaking news around a discless Xbox. As for new releases - we review RAGE 2 and Days Gone. And we're going old school with "Retro Revival" - this time Alex Rhodes (banished after the last episode) is forced to play a Final Fantasy game for the first time! With Chris Berrow and Leigh Milner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the...
2019-05-2033 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsGaming AddictionPrince Harry says that Fortnite should be banned, saying the game was "created to addict". So how addictive is gaming? And can you get treatment for it? Plus, as Game of Thrones returns for its final season, we hear from a fan of the living card game. Alex looks ahead at the nominees for the gaming BAFTAs, including a special mention for friends of the show Jagex. As for new releases - we review Anthem and Hearthstone's latest expansion: Rise Of Shadows. And we're going old school with "Retro Revival" - this time it's Final Fantasy X and X-2! With...
2019-04-2030 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsGamer FeedbackHow much can players influence the direction a game take? We'll hear from the Developers of RuneScape about how they keep their fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game feeling fresh, even though it has been out for years. And the team behind Bastion has released a new game called Hades in early access, which is a new move for the company. As for current releases - we review Metro Exodus and Tom Clancy's The Division 2. And we're going old school with "Retro Revival" - this time it's Resident Evil 2! This episode Chris Berrow is joined by Alex Rhodes. Like this...
2019-03-2039 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistseSportsThis month: eSports is on the rise, so we're looking at the history of competitive gaming. Plus, what do you have to do to make it as a professional gamer? Hear from the manager of Northampton Town FC eSports team. But it's not just playing games: what happens if you want to become a gaming commentator or "caster"? L0rinda of Hearthstone fame tells us how he got into it. As for new releases - we review Fallout 76 and A Way Out. And we're going old school with "Retro Revival" - this time it's the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy...
2019-02-2029 min
Naked Gaming, from the Naked ScientistsFrom Concept to ConsoleA brand new podcast looking at gaming news and the latest releases, with Chris Berrow and Georgia Mills. The highly anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally out, but there were comments that some of the team worked 100 hour weeks in the days before it was finished - so how do game cycles actually work? We'll hear from the developers of The Room series, and Far Cry: New Dawn, who explain how it works. Plus ZOMBIES! why are we fascinated by them? As for new releases - we review Human: Fall Flat and Hearthstone's latest expansion Rastakhan's Rumble. And we're going...
2019-01-2035 min
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions PodcastThe Naked Mole RatThe peculiarities of the naked mole-rat: what can we learn from them? Cambridge University pharmacologist Ewan St John Smith hosts this meeting of Cafe Scientifique, Cambridge, kicking off with an interview about the naked mole rat with Chris Berrow... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2014-02-2714 min
On The GameSeason 2 Episode 4 - Diablolical Football (Uncut)Chris gets the episode number wrong, and you hear Season 2's theme tune in full.
2013-09-3000 minOn The GameSeason 2 Episode 2 - The Walking Desmond (Uncut)Chris makes the BEST joke of all time... and Sam tells you to buy The Walking Dead. A lot.
2013-09-1500 minOn The GameSeason 2 Episode 1 - Sam Dies... Or Close (Uncut)Here comes a brand new season of On The Game with Chris and Sam. And games.
2013-09-0900 minOn The GameSeason 1 Episode 9 - Horses For Courses (Uncut)Chris and Sam talk about the best video game horse, the biggest gaming letdowns, and the next hype.
2013-08-2600 minOn The GameSeason 1 Episode 6 - Mine Crysis (Uncut)Turtles. Mobile games. Whinging. Chris reveals his darkest secret and Sam rips Crysis 3 a new one. Welcome to the illogical jungle.
2013-07-2100 minOn The GameSeason 1 Episode 5 - Mountain Review (Uncut)Chris and Sam whinge about games some more. Plus we get to hear one of Sam's tracks IN FULL. OMG. This will - like - never happen again.
2013-07-1500 min