Hi everyone

Been listening to the podcast for a while and have always thought the Midlife Gamer community sounded like a great thing to be a part of, so here I am. I'm a 29 year old English teacher from Nottingham and my console of choice is my Xbox. Always wanted to be one of those multiplatform types, but I have neither the time nor money for such frivolities. I've been gaming since the heady days of the Atari ST and have gone through alternating periods of obsession and nonchalance throughout the years. The 360 has really got it hooks in though, and I've been gaming hard through this whole generation. Currently loving Halo 4 and Far Cry 3. I have an irrational love of the Crysis games and Dragon's Dogma was my (unexpected) game os 2012. Is that a suitable introduction? It feels very self centered, but then what else could it be? Meh.

My GT is Biro Funk. I really wanted Unstoppable Beef but its too long and I'd have to be Unstoppable Bee, which is somewhat less effective I feel.

And on the biscuit and beverage front, I consume several pints of strong white tea each day. I'm a devotee of the hob nob in biscuit terms. I have never understood why anyone would choose the digestive over its nobbly, oaty cousin.

The caramel chocolate hob nob is a rare but delectable beast. I have indeed enjoyed many a caramel chocolate hob nob, but strictly on special occasions (maybe to celebrate the purchase of a box of Yorkshire Gold tea bags, for instance). I would liken them to champagne – a rare treat of which regular consumption would render me posh, or rich, when I am neither.