Naked Gaming, from the Naked Scientists

Join 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

Why 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...

Chris 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 thi...

Scientists 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 Be...

Xbox 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

Chess 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 le...

We 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 su...

It'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...

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 M...

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-scho...

Chris 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...

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 wo...

More 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. Lik...

Chris 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 po...

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/bar...

How 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 feat...

Join 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

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...

The 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...

An 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 Simula...

Crafted 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...

Why 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 mobil...

It'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...

The 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. Wit...

As 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...