BRB UK 645: Reddy Mercury
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Danamania will not be running wild this week. Coleman and Tim are holding down the fort this week. They’ve been playing My Friendly Neighbourhood and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and have a fair bit to say about both. On the news front, there’s word of PlayStation Studios eyeing up more multiplatform releases, Sony is taking Tencent to court, and Wolfenstein is heading to the small screen. Oh, and Silksong has popped up again. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:16 Intro 00:04:01 Wuchang: Fallen Feathers 00:25:30 My Friendly Neighbourhood 00:35:46 More Wuchang: Fallen Feathers 00:39:30 Is...
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BRB UK 644: Gromit is a Pokémon
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We are back for another round of gaming gab. Dan, Tim, and Coleman return to the mic this week to talk about Hell Clock, the latest Pokémon Presents, and The Outer Worlds 2 getting a surprising price drop. Meanwhile, The Chinese Room breaks away to go fully independent, and things aren’t good at Supermassive Games as job cuts hit the studio. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:22 Intro 00:03:05 Dan is back on the Destiny Horse 00:06:06 00:18:06 Little bit of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach 00:23:43 got a reveal 00:25:39 July 2025 00:32:19 Outer Worlds 2 Price Drops...
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BRB UK 643: Return to the Grind
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I don’t share your greed; the only Pod I need is the… BRB UK Podcast! Dan, Tim, and Coleman return this week to chat about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, more Bionic Bay, casting announcements for the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie and ZeniMax’s response over their cancelled MMO project. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:31 Intro 00:03:00 Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 00:19:23 Bionic Bay 00:33:06 ‘Banjo Champion’ Gets Binned in Tony Hawk’s 3 + 4 00:36:15 Hyrule Has Found Its Heroes for the Zelda Movie 00:39:40 ZeniMax Union Responds to MMO Cancellation 00:42:22 John Wick Hex...
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BRB UK 642: Stranding and Downsizing
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Rambleman (Tim) and Baldheadman (Coleman) dive headfirst into the bizarre brilliance of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, swing through the creative platforming of Bionic Bay, and continue unravelling the sci-fi mysteries of The Alters. There are also some early impressions about Cleared Hot, a helicopter shooter that may feel familiar to some. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:19 Intro 00:02:23 The Alters 00:07:48 Bionic Bay 00:12:45 Cleared Hot 00:15:05 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach 00:36:09 Xbox Axes Perfect Dark and Everwild Amid Major Layoffs 00:44:27 The Alters’ Dev Promises Fix After...
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BRB UK 641: A Little Altered
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Dan, Tim, and Coleman are back behind the mics, bringing you the latest gaming chatter and nonsense you didn’t know you needed. This week, the team dives into The Alters, takes a look at EA Sports FC 25, and gets their grind on with Bomb Rush Cyberfunk. There’s also a healthy dose of gaming news to digest — including Marathon’s delay, the founder of Nexus Mods stepping down, and Borderlands 4’s pricing raising some eyebrows. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:01:53 The Alters 00:22:46 Bomb Rush Cyberfunk 00:24:36 EA Sports FC 25 00:32:17 Marathon Will Miss Its Mark 00:35:53 Nexus Mods...
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BRB UK 640: Summer Game Mess 2025
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Drums please… Coleman and Tim are back to break down all the big news from the Summer Game Fest 2025 and Xbox Games Showcase livestreams! From the stylish coming-of-age chaos of Mixtape to the explosive reveal of Atomic Heart 2, and from the eerie return in Resident Evil Requiem to the time-bending Clockwork Revolution, there’s a whole lot to get excited about. Press play, settle in, and let’s get showcase-y. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:17 Intro 00:01:18 Summer Games Fest 2025 00:02:17 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire 00:04:49 Mixtape 00:07:10 Atomic Heart 2 00:10:47 The Cube 00:12:49 Marvel...
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BRB UK 639: James Bond Jr.
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Cowabunga dudes! Coleman and Tim bring you all the big stories from the world of video games this week. Expect a healthy mix of nostalgia and next-gen excitement as the duo takes a trip back to feudal Japan with Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, chats about highlights from the UK Games Expo, and dissects the latest PlayStation State of Play showcase. Oh, and they have thoughts on that Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 demo. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:21 Intro 00:01:40 TMNT: Tactical Takedown 00:11:22 Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny 00:20:10 UK Games Expo 2025 00:29:07 PlayStation State of Play...
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BRB UK 638: Sneaky Trains and Sabotage Claims
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Grab your headphones and prepare for another round of British gaming banter with Dan and Coleman at the helm. This week, the duo dives into the stealthy world of The Siege and the Sandfox, rides the roguelike rails in Monster Train 2, and unpacks some big industry shake-ups. EA’s decision to cancel their upcoming Black Panther game, along with some eyebrow-raising accusations of sabotage surrounding MindsEye. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:12 Intro 00:01:55 Monster Train 2 00:12:30 The Siege and the Sandfox 00:21:58 What Else Are We Playing and Looking Forward to? 00:24:02 Are We...
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BRB UK 637: The Dumb Ages?
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Gather ’round, dear listeners, as Dan, Tim, and Coleman return to your ears with another round of gaming goodness. We’ll be playing Doom: The Dark Ages, tackling the latest controversy as Bungie faces another plagiarism accusation, and questioning Fortnite’s AI Vader. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:02:30 Doom: The Dark Ages 00:27:57 Bungie Accused of Art Theft (Again) 00:36:57 AI Vader Sparks Union Showdown in Fortnite 00:40:18 Fortnite Face-Off: Epic vs Apple Heats Up Again 00:44:46 Stellar Blade PC Release Blocked in Over 100 Countries 00:48:47 Check out our merch...
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BRB UK 636: Potboy!
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Oi oi! Dan, Tim, and Coleman are back to blast through the latest gaming madness. This week: a stroll through Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Midnight Walk, Marvel 1943 gets booted to 2026, and Oblivion Remastered somehow gets worse the longer you play (no, seriously). Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:02:35 What Did We Miss? 00:08:03 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:16:00 The Midnight Walk 00:31:33 Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Delayed to 2026 00:33:58 Oblivion Remastered Runs Worse the Longer You Play 00:37:32 Pocketpair Forced to Patch Palworld 00:42:53 FTC Loses Microsoft...
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We’ve got a Coleman and Tim show this week, but that’s okay because there’s much to discuss. This includes Ninja Gaiden 2 Black, Xbox’s Developer Direct, some significant changes at PlayStation, and restructuring for some other studios.
Time Stamps
- 00:00:00 Start
- 00:00:09 Intro
- 00:02:26 Herman Hulst Loses His CEO Role
- 00:07:12 Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
- 00:19:16 Xbox’s Developer Direct
- 00:19:39 Ninja Gaiden 4
- 00:22:44 Doom: The Dark Ages
- 00:26:29 South of Midnight
- 00:30:29 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- 00:38:21 Ubisoft Layoff European Staff
- 00:42:23 EA is Restructuring Bioware
- 00:48:55 Sony Cutting PS4 Games from PlayStation Plus
- 00:51:48 Beyond: Two Souls TV Series in the Works
- 00:57:29 Check out our merch at TeePublic.com/stores/BRB
- 01:00:51 Tabletop Tuesday at Loading Stoke Newington – Social Games Night
- 01:06:27 BigRedBarrel.com and Get in Contact with us
- 01:08:49 Outro – Eclipse by from the Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Soundtrack
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