Best of British at Spiel 2015
Tim helps pick out some highlights of games from British Designers that are being shown at this year's Spiel 2015 in Essen, Germany.
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!
Our Red Hot Board Games in September 2015
It's time once again to find out what board games we've been playing over the last month as well as some upcoming games we're very excited about!!
Four Directions Metal Gear Could Go Post-Kojima
The Phantom Pain marks the beginning of the end, but with Konami all but certain to continue the franchise, Socrates has suggestions on where they could go next.
Why Aren’t You Watching Rick and Morty?
Like seriously, why not?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III Beta Impressions
A new year brings with it a new Call of Duty, but has Black Ops III actually changed anything? We find out.
Kickstars Preface – Crowdfunding Overview
Tim kickstarts the ball rolling with some crowdfunding analysis.
GTA V’s Issues With Women
Reuben thinks Grand Theft Auto 5 is a masterpiece, however it’s not without flaws - specifically on how it deals with women.
An Ode to Good Movement
Come and listen to Calum explain why good movement is essential to every game.
Phil Spencer – One Year (and a bit) On
Following a less than impressive reveal, the Xbox One underwent a period of suffering. So how has Phil Spencer managed in his quest to turn the ship around?
Gaming’s Greatest Female Characters
Who says there aren't awesome female characters in games? Here's a run down of the ten women that best represent their gender.
Close My Open Worlds For Better Games
Tim attempts to explore the environment of open world bloat, without tripping over and falling on his face.
To the Moon is Out of This World
To the Moon's journey begins and ends in the stars, and tells us that all of those meaningful moments in our lives are never truly lost to time.
Halo: Combat Evolved Retrospective
Riding atop of the wave of FPS nostalgia, Socrates visits arguably the biggest and greatest of them all for the very first time.
Gaming’s Budget Problem
In an age of multimillion pound budgets and increasingly shoddy games, maybe certain publishers could learn that less is more...
To the Moon is Out of This World
To the Moon's journey begins and ends in the stars, and tells us that all of those meaningful moments in our lives are never truly lost to time.
Halo: Combat Evolved Retrospective
Riding atop of the wave of FPS nostalgia, Socrates visits arguably the biggest and greatest of them all for the very first time.
Gaming’s Budget Problem
In an age of multimillion pound budgets and increasingly shoddy games, maybe certain publishers could learn that less is more...
Holiday Gaming Survival Tips
Going on holiday this summer? Calum will help you avoid gaming mishaps in your travels.
Revisiting ID@Xbox: Indies Galore!
Last year, Jamie took a look at the ID@Xbox program. Now, he's back to take a more in depth look at the games being released this year and beyond as well as some old favourites.
We Are The Game – How Journey Defines Us All
Prescilla shares her personal experience with Journey in light of it’s PS4 release, and conveys how gamers can be the game.
Late Night Thinking with Glitchhikers
Come and take a midnight drive and Calum will explain why the surreal Glitchhikers is worth your time.
The Death of the 3D Platformer
Having grown up on the delights of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, Socrates investigates the unexplained disappearance of his childhood heroes.
Dark Souls III – A Souls Game Too Many?
Dark Souls III represents the last of FromSoftware's dark fantasy RPG, but this Souls fan finds himself gravely concerned.
Why You Should Care About Dishonored, And Subsequently Dishonored 2
Kev hopes he can convince you to give Dishonored a try using wit, charm and rats.
Reinstalling SWTOR: A Tale of MMORPG Resentment and Reconciliation
This week, Kev reinstalled The Old Republic, and just like with the opening paragraph of this piece, the premise was more interesting than the reality.
What The NX Must Do To Succeed
After a less than stellar E3, Socrates has a few suggestions for Nintendo and how should deal with their upcoming console, the NX.
Our Red Hot Games of E3 2015
The staff of Big Red Barrel talk about their favourite games and moments from E3 2015.
Our Red Hot Games in May 2015
It's time for our Red Hot Video Games again so the BRB staff talk about some of the games they've been playing recently.
Tabletop Roleplaying Games: Telling a Story with Funky Shaped Dice
Until recently, Michael always assumed role-playing games were "too nerdy". Read about his journey from role-playing virgin to Game Master aficionado!