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Destiny 2 is Still Riding its Predecessor’s Hype Train

What Destiny could be continues to overshadow what it is.

PlayStation VR – Further Impressions

Months after release, Tim and Diarmuid to give further impressions on PlayStation VR's growing software library.

Put Some Role Play In Your RPGs

Richard believes it’s all too easy to play RPGs the wrong way; or rather, thinks there's a better way to play.

How Jimmy from South Park Became my Favourite Character

Simon's amazed by how Jimmy is treated in The Stick of Truth.

Protagonist Problems

Reuben really enjoyed Titanfall 2, but he feels it missed the mark a little with its lead character, Jack Cooper.

Big Red Barrel’s Gaming Picks for 2017

BRB believe these gaming picks will (hopefully) knock your socks off when they release this year.

Game of the Year 2016: Kev

Kev's personal Game of the Year list was tough to pick but is now difficult to argue against.

The Golden Barrel Awards 2016

Big Red Barrel staff compiled their favourite video games of 2016 and it looks like it was another good gaming year.

Memorable Missions and Where To Find Them

Jamie revisits some of his favourite single player moments.

Life with PlayStation VR – One Month In

After a month with PSVR headset, Tim & Diarmuid discuss life with Sony's next generation gambit.

PS VR Proves VR is Here to Stay

Tim believes that Sony's PlayStation VR helps to demonstrate why VR is more than a short-term gimmick.

PlayStation VR – Initial Impressions

Tim & Diarmuid give their initial thoughts on the PlayStation VR headset, as well as a some of the launch games on the platform.

Star Wars – A Newcomer’s Perspective

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

A Beginner’s Guide To Warzone Firefight

Firefight returns in Halo 5 and Jamie has some pointers to help you get the upper hand over the Covenant and Prometheans.

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

The Golden Barrel Awards 2016

Big Red Barrel staff compiled their favourite video games of 2016 and it looks like it was another good gaming year.

Memorable Missions and Where To Find Them

Jamie revisits some of his favourite single player moments.

Life with PlayStation VR – One Month In

After a month with PSVR headset, Tim & Diarmuid discuss life with Sony's next generation gambit.

PS VR Proves VR is Here to Stay

Tim believes that Sony's PlayStation VR helps to demonstrate why VR is more than a short-term gimmick.

PlayStation VR – Initial Impressions

Tim & Diarmuid give their initial thoughts on the PlayStation VR headset, as well as a some of the launch games on the platform.

A Beginner’s Guide To Warzone Firefight

Firefight returns in Halo 5 and Jamie has some pointers to help you get the upper hand over the Covenant and Prometheans.

Four Years in Lordran: The Story of a Dark Souls Noob

Four years after buying the game, Jamie finally got around to finishing Dark Souls.

Unfinished Business

Getting tired of slogging through overstuffed video games? Reuben has a revolutionary solution...

Beating the Backlog #1

It's a new year, that means time for resolutions, reflection and sometimes even rejuvenation. Forget the spa break, forget the diet and exercise plan, it's time to play some games.

Big Red Barrel’s Gaming Picks for 2016

Many are billing 2016 as a pivotal year in video games. We here at Big Red Barrel give you our most anticipated titles in the futile hope that we will not be embarrassed by further delays!

The Golden Barrel Awards 2015

The staff at Big Red Barrel compiled their favourite games of 2015 and come up with an eclectic list of titles. Yeah, 2015 was a good year for gaming.

Game of the Year 2015: Kev

Kev discusses his favourite games of the year. Where does Fallout 4 place?

Can Fallout 4’s DLC Restore Some Hardcore Fan Favour?

While Fallout 4 was great, it seemed to disappoint a lot of fans. Six weeks on and with DLC upcoming, Jess asks what went wrong and can faith be restored?

The Dark Souls We Deserve

For those of you less than sold on Dark souls and it's ilk, Reuben has an alternative series with all of the soul, and none of the darkness.

Why I’m More Excited About Telltale’s Next Game of Thrones Series Than HBO’s

Jess explains why Telltale has her attention after losing interest in the TV show.