XCOM 2 finally makes the jump to console this week. It’s time, Commander, to choose whether or not to name your soldiers after your friends – because once they die, they stay dead (unless you are not playing in Iron Man mode and reload a save, cheater!)
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BRB @ gamescom: Battleborn and XCOM 2
Simon was invited to play two games published by 2K Games at gamescom. That’s a lot of games for one excerpt.
XCOM 2 – “Moment of Truth” Announcement Trailer
2K and Firaxis Games struck a cord with XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a game that made it onto many Game of the Year lists in 2012. Its rare mix of strategy and perma-death led to many stories of players’ favourite soldiers falling in the heat of battle. The recently announced XCOM 2 transports players 20 years into […]
Review: XCOM: The Board Game
The Alien Menace must be stopped! We need you soldier. Join Chris Korek as he recruits you for his team to save the world in XCOM: the Board Game
Preview: XCOM: The Board Game
This preview gives you two perspectives on XCOM: The Board Game – one from Tim’s perspective, as a fan of the video games, and Alex’s perspective, who has never played the video games before.
Review: The Bureau: XCOM Declassified
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, a spin off title set in the world of XCOM: Enemy Unknown that may have strayed too far from its origins.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified – The Clown Show
Something strange is going on in the town of Pima, New Mexico. Who is Orbit the clown? http://youtu.be/djO2V2VX4zQ
The Big Red Ramble: XCOM Enemy Unknown
Tim takes control of a mouse while Tudor and Kev look on in amazement at just how terrible he is at controlling it. Jon’s passed out on the sofa, but there in spirit. Oh yeah, also there are ALIENS. http://youtu.be/jjyOCdlkWOI
XCOM: Enemy Unknown – “Our Last Hope” Launch Trailer
XCOM: Enemy Unknown puts you in control of XCOM HQ, a collaboration of the world’s finest soldiers. Recruit, train and upgrade your soldiers, using research acquired from studying alien technology. Your success will be determined on your ability to keep your soldiers alive on the battlefield, as they are the last hope for humanity. http://youtu.be/biCWrM2IEcs
BRB UK 582: A Tale of Two Kongs
Finally we are, here for you. It's the latest show, with the Podcast crew
Tabletop Tuesday
BRB Weekly Events; Tabletop Tuesday You may have seen...
Big Red Barrelcast 43: RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman
On this week's episode, Dave, Kev and PacManPolarBear are joined by Yoshifett to blabber on about Philip Seymour Hoffman, Nintendo, and Gears Of War.
BRB UK 470: 12 Inches of Christmas
Here's your first gift while the team are away, let's take a look at this year's best games
BRB Boom 95: LeBron’s Groin Band-Aid
Don't call it a comeback, it's a new episode of the Boom
Element Gaming Palladium Keyboard
Richard reviews a gaming keyboard with an elegant design and pretty lights - What more could you want?
Win! Mass Effect Normandy Replica Contest!
You could win one of two Mass Effect Alliance Normandy SR-2 Replica Ships! All you have to do to win one of these great prizes is answer our simple question.
Mass Effect 3 Cry-Babies Up In Arms About Game They Didn’t Make
Vocal opposition to Mass Effect 3's ending is making the gaming community look like a laughing stock to people who have more important things to worry about than the conclusion of Shepard's three-game story.
BRB @ E3: Sony Press Conference Liveblog
The Sony Press Conference will start at 5.30pm Pacific / 8.30pm Eastern / 1.30am UK (+1 day) on Monday June 10th – and we'll be liveblogging every moment of it right here at BRB.
Win: More Mass Effect 3 Early Access Demo Codes (360)
The competition has now closed - thanks to everyone who entered. Winners will have their codes sent to them via a forum private message.
Competition: Win Uncharted: Golden Abyss!
Have you just picked up a shiny new PS Vita? Is your wallet hurting? Still in need of a copy of Uncharted: Golden Abyss? Never fear, because we're giving one away!
Competition: Win a Mass Effect 3 Xbox 360 Slim Vault!
Winning stuff is awesome. Winning awesome stuff is, presumably, awesomer. Winning a Calibur 11 Mass Effect 3 Vault is awesomer still. Awesomerer, if you will.