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Re-Re-Master: The State of Remasters

The masters of remasters aren't remastering quickly enough. Who remasters the remasters?

UKTC’s Leicester 1k SWU Tournament Report

Tim travelled to play in his first Star Wars Unlimited Tournament. I have a bad feeling about this…

An Introduction to Star Wars Unlimited

An Introduction to my latest obsession. Could SWU be the deckbuilder you have been looking for?

Let’s Talk About Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Sikander explains why he's looking forward to Square-Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake

Gooigi is the Hero We’ve Always Needed

Michael seems to really like Gooigi. Urm… good for him?

The Appeal of Trophy Hunting

Michael looks at the appeal of trophy hunting, with help from Lucy Reid (AKA LudiXP)

Video Games and Real-World Violence

Blaming video games for real-world violence is rearing its ugly head again and it needs to stop

The Redemption of No Man’s Sky

Sikander looks back at the fall and rise of Hello Games' overly ambitious sci-fi exploration simulator No Man's Sky

Bad Games, Fond Memories: Dynasty Warriors

Michael looks back fondly on the Dynasty Warriors series, even if no-one else does

Bad Games, Fond Memories: Digimon World

Digimon, not only are they digital monsters but they're also the champions you know

Games to Help Beat the Heat

Michael highlights some of the games that he thought might help us take our minds off another sweltering weekend

Swamp Thing Cancelled: A Growing Trend

Michael takes a deep dive into the murky waters surrounding superhero streaming exclusives

Do Games As A Service Work?

Sikander discusses the viability of Games As A Service for publishers and consumers... as well as surprise mechanics

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Set for a Stellar Final Year

Sikander looks ahead to this gaming generation's next 12-18 months

Re-Re-Master: The State of Remasters

The masters of remasters aren't remastering quickly enough. Who remasters the remasters?

Let’s Talk About Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Sikander explains why he's looking forward to Square-Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake

Gooigi is the Hero We’ve Always Needed

Michael seems to really like Gooigi. Urm… good for him?

The Appeal of Trophy Hunting

Michael looks at the appeal of trophy hunting, with help from Lucy Reid (AKA LudiXP)

Video Games and Real-World Violence

Blaming video games for real-world violence is rearing its ugly head again and it needs to stop

The Redemption of No Man’s Sky

Sikander looks back at the fall and rise of Hello Games' overly ambitious sci-fi exploration simulator No Man's Sky

Bad Games, Fond Memories: Dynasty Warriors

Michael looks back fondly on the Dynasty Warriors series, even if no-one else does

Bad Games, Fond Memories: Digimon World

Digimon, not only are they digital monsters but they're also the champions you know

Games to Help Beat the Heat

Michael highlights some of the games that he thought might help us take our minds off another sweltering weekend

Do Games As A Service Work?

Sikander discusses the viability of Games As A Service for publishers and consumers... as well as surprise mechanics

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Set for a Stellar Final Year

Sikander looks ahead to this gaming generation's next 12-18 months

The Golden Barrel Awards 2018

With 2018 now over, the Big Red Barrel staff have put together a list of their favourite video games of the year

Xbox One X: The First Six Months

After six months on the market, Jamie returns to offer insight on the Xbox One X and outlines some hopes for the future.

My Gaming Life… So Far

Josh takes a trip down memory lane to reminisce about some of the key gaming moments in his life so far.

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UKTC’s Leicester 1k SWU Tournament Report

Tim travelled to play in his first Star Wars Unlimited Tournament. I have a bad feeling about this…

An Introduction to Star Wars Unlimited

An Introduction to my latest obsession. Could SWU be the deckbuilder you have been looking for?

Kickstars Preface – Crowdfunding Overview

Tim kickstarts the ball rolling with some crowdfunding analysis.

Our Red Hot Board Games in July 2015

It has been a few months but we are back with the next edition of Red Hot Board Games. Find out what games we have all been playing recently!

Star Wars – A Newcomer’s Perspective

Our resident 'filthy millennial' Josh watches Star Wars for the first time...

Kickstars Preface – Crowdfunding Overview

Tim kickstarts the ball rolling with some crowdfunding analysis.

Hey, That Was A Pretty Good Oscars Ceremony

Jon runs through some of the 86th Academy Awards winners and pins down why each of them was just right.

Ben Affleck: Caped Crusader or Killing Joke

It was recently announced that Ben Affleck will be playing Batman/Bruce Wayne in Zack Snyder’s as yet untitled sequel to this year's summer hit Man of Steel.

Swamp Thing Cancelled: A Growing Trend

Michael takes a deep dive into the murky waters surrounding superhero streaming exclusives

Twice Upon a Time

It wouldn't be a new year without a Doctor Who Christmas special. Ian reminisces on the Doctors, their regenerations and the end of another era.

A Crisis on Earth-X

Ian suits up to explore why The CW's Crisis on Earth-X cross-over event has become such a huge phenomenon for fans of the Arrowverse and DC alike.

Where To Begin: Batman

Want to know where to start reading Batman comics? Well then you are in luck. Richard shows you the way of the bat.

A Ninja Turtles Renaissance

Ian reflects on some of the biggest TMNT announcements in 2017 and what that means for the future of the franchise.

Not Just Capes: Hellboy

Not all comic books feature capes or tights and we at Big red Barrel would like to tell you all about them. So let's Start with the Right Hand of Doom... Hellboy

Batman V Superman: Which Is Best?

Dawn of Justice asks the question and Richard answers it: Batman v Superman: Which Is Best?

How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love Comic Book Shops

Comics can be little paper portals into wonderful worlds of adventure, excitement and (most importantly of all) Batman!

Kickstars Preface – Crowdfunding Overview

Tim kickstarts the ball rolling with some crowdfunding analysis.

Welcome To Astro City

Welcome to Astro City! Richard Kirke introuduces you to the best comic you may never have heard of.

Where to Begin: Ultron

Want to start reading about Ultron, but don't know where to begin? Rik has got you covered.

The Best and Worst of Marvel’s Animated Feature Films

PacManPolarBear does you all a solid and gives you the lowdown on the best and worst of Marvel's animated features.

Avengers: From Silver Age to Silver Screen

To mark the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Michael spent his weekend talking to his Dad about his comic collection.