Big Red Barrel Podcasts

Occasionally, you need one of those shows where we go a bit French. This is that show.

Join Dan, Tim and Christophe as they discuss Classified: France ‘44, a tiny bit of Hades 2 and all the controversies surrounding PlayStation and Xbox.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:10 Intro
• 00:01:15 Hades 2
• 00:06:08 Classified: France ‘44
• 00:24:58 Controversy surrounds Helldivers 2, Arrowhead and PlayStation
• 00:37:20 Xbox attracts Critici...

The new, improved version of VRB is just a click away! Freshly delivered to your door, with a meaty discussion of the latest PS VR2 and Meta Quest games, sandwiched between the soft doughy goodness of VR news and the crunchy pickled upcoming gaming releases.

This week, Kev and Tim bite into Big Shots, Arcade Paradise VR, ForeVR Pool, Demeo and the Xbox Game Pass Quest Beta. One layer down they get stuck into: YouTube 8K, Meta Horiz...

What’s better than sending Tim off to WASD? Sending Coleman with him to make fun of his game skills. Dan didn’t attend the show but we like to keep him around so he stays out of trouble.

We’ve also been checking out Stellar Blade, Another Crab’s Treasure and the new Knuckles mini-series.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:09 Intro
• 00:01:26 WASD Expo 2024
• 00:06:03 I’ll Be Brave Tomorrow
• 00:07:35 Last Spartan: Glory Over Madness
• 0...

Cowabunga dudes!

We've got a couple of new releases for Dan, Tim and Coleman to discuss. Like the Early Access for No Rest for the Wicked and a new port of TMNT Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants.

There are also changes happening at Embracer, more trouble for LittleBigPlanet 3 fans and a new trailer for Destiny 2: The Final Shape that's caught Dan's attention.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:10 Intro
• 00:04:43 No Rest for the Wicked...

Three Podcasters and one blue Hedgehog? Now that’s a party!

We’re letting Tim lead the charge this week as he’s been playing the claymation-inspired game Harold Halibut while Dan and Coleman have been very busy watching the fantastic streaming series Fallout.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:10 Intro
• 00:03:05 Harold Halibut
• 00:18:54 Fallout
• 00:33:32 Fallout London mod delayed
• 00:36:05 Lawbreakers is playable once more
• 00:38:46...

We’ve returned from our impromptu week off with a new episode of this here Podcast and would you believe that video games are still very much a thing? Coleman is playing delightfully frustrating Pepper Grinder While Tim tries out the demos of Stellar Blade and Outcast – A New Beginning.

There’s also news aplenty with Dan letting us all in on what to expect when expecting Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Hellblade 2 being locked to 30 FP...

Our heroes return with new tales of VR games to share with the townspeople. Kev continues his passions for gamifying jobs with Lawn Mowing Simulator VR. While Tim dives face first into Rainbow Reactor: Fusion, Little Cities: Bigger, Akka Arrh and Hellsweeper VR’s Wrath update.

We’re also talking about the rumors about Sony halting production of PS VR2, a Chinese University’s findings that higher framefates help you get your VR Legs...

Stabby Tim is fighting his way across Japan… for he the lone warrior, Rōnin

Rise of the Ronin is the new PlayStation hotness this week and Tim‘s been playing it. Coleman‘s also gathered all of the most important news for us to keep you up-to-date.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:10 Intro
• 00:00:34 About microtransactions and Dragon’s Dogma 2
• 00:09:25 Rise of the Ronan
• 00:29:18 Pacific Drive is not good on Steam Deck
• 00:30:29 R...

Get in Listener… we’re going driving.

You can tell it’s a busy week because not only are Dan and Coleman playing Pacific Drive, but Tim also has three games to discuss: Dungeon Drafters, Rainbow Reactor: Fusion, and Little Cities: Bigger.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:10 Intro
• 00:02:57 Dungeon Drafters
• 00:14:42 Pacific Drive
• 00:28:53 Rainbow Reactor: Fusion
• 00:35:47 Little Cities: Bigger
• 00:41:49 PlayStation 5 Pro specs lea...

It’s Wrestling Season Bay Bay!

With Wrestlemania just around the corner and a new copy of WWE 2K24 in his hands, this is truly Coleman‘s favourite time of the year. It’s also a very exciting time for Tim as he can drown out all the grapple talk with his internal thoughts of Mutant Camels, thanks to Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:09 Intro
• 00:02:48 Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
• 00:21:35 WWE...

Much to the joy of Coleman, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is here and it’s a chunky ol’ game. Also, Dan‘s decided to join in with Tim on all that Balatro fun he’s been having.

We’ve also got a new Xbox Partner Preview to talk about along with the defeat of Yuzu.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:02:43 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• 00:20:29 Balatro
• 00:30:39 Xbox Partner Preview March 2024
• 00:31:24 Unknown 9: Awakening
• 00:32:17 Sleight of H...

The hits just keep coming at us this week as we’ve got more banger games flying our way! Tim is seeing what all the hype around Balatro is all about, while Coleman finally knocks a game off his bucket list with the newly released Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake.

Tim is seeing what all the hype around Balatro is all about, while Coleman finally knocks a game off his bucket list with the newly released Brothers: A Tale of Two Son...

If you’ve been yearning for the return of arcade light gun shooters, Kev might have the game for you with Under Cover. Tim on the other hand, has been hitting the virtual lanes with the help of ForeVR Bowl.

We’re also taking a look at the Blackforge VR, Sony’s one-year of PS VR2 celebration, and an adorable Corgie being added to the blood-soaked lands of Arizona Sunshine 2.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:16 Intro
• 00:03:48 Bl...

Well, hello Listener. How are you feeling about that Borderlands movie?

Looks like Tim finally got claws on Howl, Coleman tries out the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo ahead of its launch and Dan does his part to review Helldivers II.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:10 Intro
• 00:01:37 Borderlands (2024) trailer
• 00:08:09 Howl
• 00:20:11 Skull and Bones (Demo)
• 00:23:44 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Demo)
• 00:35:49 Helldivers II
• 00:45:5...

Avast, ye scurvy dogs and prepare to set sail across the open (beta) seas.

Captain Dan has finally been able to get his hands on one of his most anticipated titles of the year, Skull and Bones. But it looks as though Quartermaster Tim is leading a mutiny with his review of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition. Cabin Boy Coleman is also here but he’s mostly managed to get into the ship’s grog.

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Now we know you’re thinking, “Is that another episode of VRB so soon?” To which we answer, YES! Thanks to the power of new games for Tim to review and a potential Yu-Gi-Oh! VR game to grab Kev‘s attention, you get more audio-based VR discussions.

We’ll be chatting about the excellent Border Bots VR, the wonky Bulletstorm VR, Ubisoft possibly backing off VR a bit, and Konami potentially joining the fun.

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• 00:00:00 Sta...

Hey there listener, can we interest you in a fight? Fist or Foam, it’s up to you.

That’s right, Coleman returns this week to talk Tekken 8 while Dan polishes off Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, and Tim not only shows off Border Bots VR but also gets into Foamstars.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:10 Intro
• 00:06:03 Tekken 8
• 00:24:49 Border Bots VR
• 00:30:06 Foamstars
• 00:46:38 Disney Buys $1.5 Billion Stake in Epic Games
• 00:50:...

Now you see, we like Guitars but we also like Axes. But which is better?

Not only do we have a new PlayStation State of Play presentation to get through but Dan is being forced to listen to Tim‘s PS VR2 ramblings.

If you’d like to know just what Mr November thinks about Bulletstorm VR and Ultrawings 2… listen on.

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• 00:00:00 Start
• 00:00:10 Intro
• 00:06:07 Bulletstorm VR
• 00:13:29 Ultrawings 2
• 00:21:59 PlayStation State ...

It’s the first VRB of the new year and we’re playing some great new games.

Continuing with his Oculus Quest 3 adventures, Kev has been getting into Asgard’s Wrath 2 and Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR. While over on the PlayStation VR 2, Tim plays Toy Trains VR and the SpongeBob SquarePants DLC for Epic Roller Coasters.

Our two hosts have also been shooting zombies and playing fetch in Arizona Sunshine 2.

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