Episodes
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Goobbye Tim
Usually at this time on a Thursday evening, I'd be sitting down to record BRB UK with my good mates Tim and Coleman. As you may know, Tim has been unable to join Coleman and I for the past few weeks as he has been unwell. It is with profound sadness that I have to let you all know that Tim passed...
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BRB UK 668: Free Hat!
Coleman's been revisiting a classic as he reviews Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, while Dan returns to the longhouses of Valheim to see how survival life's treating him in 2026 In the news, things are a lot less cosy. Ubisoft staff stage strikes across Europe amid restructuring, Wildlight Studio is...
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BRB UK 667: T-Rex on a Escalator!
This week, Dan and Coleman spend some time with a trio of games: Super Woden: Rally Edge, Mario Kart World, and Donkey Kong Bananza — and one of us may have quietly acquired a Nintendo Switch 2. There's also a lot of news to get through. Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase brings a slate of new...
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BRB UK 666: Milky Milky
Dan and Coleman dig into Earth Must Die, a game that escalates from odd to unhinged with impressive confidence. Ubisoft is back in the headlines for more layoffs, a popular Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod has been taken down, Monster Hunter: World players are dealing with fresh performance issues, and...
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BRB UK 665: Anthem's Swan Song
Dan and Coleman are back, attempting to make a dent in their ever-growing piles of shame and discovering, once again, that free time is a myth. Anthem is heading for its final shutdown, Rockstar finds itself in the courtroom spotlight, Bobby Kotick continues to be Bobby Kotick, Ubisoft trims more...
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BRB UK 664: A Very 360 Anniversary Special
In 2025, the Xbox 360 quietly passed its 20th Anniversary, and it got us thinking about just how much that console shaped our gaming lives. From sprawling RPGs and genre-defining shooters to late-night multiplayer sessions and games that soundtracked entire friendships, the 360 era hit…
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BRB UK 663: Reckless Optimism in 2026
We're another year down, which means it's time to start placing our bets. Dan and Coleman sit down to run through their Ones to Watch for 2026. Hype will be poked, assumptions will be challenged, and will all be holding on to the hope that we've made choices that don't get delayed into 2027....
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BRB UK 662: From Underworld to Open Road
It's that time of year when the conversation stops drifting, and decisions finally have to be made. In Episode 662, Dan and Coleman (Sadly, no Tim) sit down to lock in their Game of the Year picks. Editor's note: We're all on our Christmas/New Year break until next year, but we've left you with a...
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BRB UK 661: Emergency! Paging Dr. Beat!
This week on BRB UK, Dan and Coleman have been hands-on with Skate Story and Rhythm Doctor, digging into two very different games built around movement, timing, and strong creative intent. We also cover Marathon's sudden return to the conversation, id Software staff moving to unionise, and...
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BRB UK 660: The Monopath Less Travelled
It's that time again, as Tim and Coleman return with a fresh pile of games and a fair bit of news. This week, the lads dig into Octopath Traveller 0, Where Winds Meet, and the closed beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. We're also taking a moment to acknowledge the sad passing of Cary-Hiroyuki...
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BRB UK 659: Cosmic Clobbering
This week on BRB UK, Coleman and Tim dive headfirst into Marvel Cosmic Invasion to see whether saving the galaxy is levelling up underpowered heroes. We're also picking apart the Game Awards' mysterious statue tease, the long-running Marathon art-theft dispute finally reaching its end, and…
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BRB UK 658: Grotty Gamblers
It's another week of BRB UK, and the lads are back to cause problems on purpose. Dan, Tim and Coleman dive into Constance, Sektori and CloverPit before moving on to a few stories that set the internet off. There's the GTA 6 prank that somehow fooled half the planet, a new Far Cry adaptation on…
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BRB UK 657: The Séance of Burnt Peanut
Dan, Tim, and Coleman sit down for another week of games and nonsense. This time we've been summoning trouble in The Séance of Blake Manor, dropping blocks in Lumines Arise, and picking through this year's Game Awards nominations. 00:00:00 Start 00:00:19 Intro 00:08:13 Lumines Arise (VR) 00:19:11...
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BRB UK 656: GabeCube
It's time once again for your weekly dose of BRB UK, with Dan, Tim and Coleman all back in front of their mics. This week we've been hands-on with The Outer Worlds 2, Lumines Arise, Rush: Apex Edition and Dispatch. There's also Valve's big hardware announcement and more of whatever Rockstar is...
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BRB UK 655: Super Zeroes
It's time for another round of British gaming chat as Tim and Coleman return to talk through the week's news and nonsense. This week, the lads dive into Dispatch and Sweet Surrender VR, plus there is plenty going on in the world of Nintendo, including an investigation into its Pokémon patent and…
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BRB UK 654: Amigo Froth Milt
This week on BRB UK, Dan, Tim, and Coleman dive into a trio of very different games. We start with the hypnotic puzzle rhythms of Lumines Arise, bounce through the chaos of Battlefield 6, and wrap up with the colourful platforming of Yooka-Replaylee. Along the way, we dissect the latest from...
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BRB UK 653: Inserted Dominance
It's another week of gaming chat with your chums Dan, Tim and Coleman, as Team BRB UK return to throw themselves into another pile of reviews, opinions and mild confusion. This week, the team tackle a mix of new and familiar worlds, including Ball x Pit, Hades II, and Final Fantasy Tactics: The...
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BRB UK 652: Fog, Frost and Fighting Ghosts
After a short hiatus, Dan, Tim and Coleman are back with another round of reviews and rambling. This week, the team dives into Ghost of Yōtei, Silent Hill f, and the console release of Frostpunk 2, before circling back to see how Hell is Us has shaped up since they last played. Expect opinions,...
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BRB UK 651: Guns, Bugs and Demons
Dan, Tim and Coleman are back with another round of gaming chat, this time diving into Borderlands 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hell is Us. Expect loot, tricky platforming and a healthy dose of the strange. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:15 Intro 00:04:17 Borderlands 4 00:21:54 Hollow Knight:...
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BRB UK 650: Delta Reloaded Revengeance
This week on BRB UK, Dan, Tim, and Coleman dive into a packed session of games, starting with the fast-paced racing of Fresh Tracks before sneaking through the jungles of Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater. They also revisit cover-based chaos in Gears of War: Reloaded and slash through the action of...
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BRB UK 649: Herds and Blades
This week on BRB UK, Coleman and Tim sit down to chat about a couple of new releases, including Herdling and Sword of the Sea. On the news front, the lads look at Crystal Dynamics' latest round of layoffs following the collapse of Perfect Dark, Atari acquiring a handful of forgotten Ubisoft…
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BRB UK 648: Train Set Radio
Coleman and Tim have been putting time into The Rogue Prince of Persia, the latest spin on Ubisoft's long-running series. Once blades are sheathed, the pair turn their attention to Gamescom 2025, going through everything shown during Opening Night Live. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:31 Intro...
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BRB UK 647: Ice in Cider
Mafia? I hardly know her! Dan, Tim and Coleman return with reviews, hands-on impressions, and a dose of industry news — including a deep dive into Mafia: The Old Country and early looks at Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and Hell is Us. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:41 Mafia: The Old...
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BRB UK 646: Big Sheppard
It's another week of gaming chat as Dan, Tim, and Coleman gather to compare notes on Hell Clock and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. The team also picks apart the latest Indie World Showcase, the growing "Stop Killing Games" petition now topping 1.4 million signatures, League of Legends' use of AI, and...
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BRB UK 645: Reddy Mercury
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…
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BRB UK 644: Gromit is a Pokémon
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...
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BRB UK 643: Return to the Grind
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…
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BRB UK 642: Stranding and Downsizing
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...
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BRB UK 641: A Little Altered
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…
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BRB UK 640: Summer Game Mess 2025
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…
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BRB UK 639: James Bond Jr.
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...
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BRB UK 638: Sneaky Trains and Sabotage Claims
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…
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BRB UK 637: The Dumb Ages?
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...
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BRB UK 636: Potboy!
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...
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BRB UK 635: Expédition Trente-Trois
Bonjour. Dan and Coleman discuss the excellent Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the Borderlands 4 State of Play and EA's plans to axe 300 staff. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:03:11 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 00:24:52 EA Cuts 300 Jobs! 00:27:49 Borderlands 4 to get an Early Launch...
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BRB UK 634: Ooh… Shiny Jank!
One of this year's worst-kept secrets in gaming got a surprise launch this week, so let's talk about it. Dan, Tim, and Coleman chat about The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, more of The Blue Prince, Marathon, Star Wars: Zero Company, Ghost of Yōtei, and more. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start...
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BRB UK 633: 5318008
We have cracked the code! Dan, Coleman and Time are all back in full force, to talk to you about The Blue Prince, Skull and Bones somehow still being a thing, a new Star Wars game from EA and those The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered leaks. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:02:58...
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BRB UK 632: The Tale of Two-Toed Tim
Oh, baby, we gettin' down in the nitty gritty of that big ol' Bayou with Coleman and Tim for some of that South of Midnight. Yes, indeedy, ya'll better believe it! It's been a quiet week while all focus is drawn to the Nintendo Switch 2 in all its glory and controversies this week, but we've…
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BRB UK 631: Mice Controls
Coleman and Tim have returned from the radioactive quarantine zone known as Cumbria to find that Nintendo has spilt its red guts on the Switch 2—not literally; that would be unsanitary. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:03:11 Atomfall 00:22:14 Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2…
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BRB UK 630: Shinobis, Samurais and… Mullets?
Is it worth the praise or deserving of hate? Let's find out. This week, Coleman and Tim dive into Assassin's Creed Shadows—but that's just the beginning. We're also talking Mullet Madjack, the latest Nintendo Direct, a release window for The Witcher 4, more Hollow Knight: Silksong excitement, and...
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BRB UK 629: Time to Play the Game?
If it's all about the game and how you play it, this one may require some assistance from your wallet. Joining Dan and Coleman this week is Andrew from the Ring the Bell Podcast, which is handy as it's WWE 2K25 review time. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:04:03 WWE 2K25 00:32:23…
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BRB UK 628: Rise of AI-Loy
Your favourite three BRB Boys are back this week, with Dan, Tim and Coleman all present and accounted for. Topics this week include Split Fiction, a new trailer for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Sony's internal video for their AI Aloy. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:04:48…
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BRB UK 627: A Bit Twee
Welcome to a Podcast about Hunting Monsters and Digging Holes. We're joined by Game Cupboard's Rik, who's joining Dan and Coleman to discuss A Game About Digging A Hole, Monster Hunter Wilds, PlayStation lay-offs and the return of Acclaim. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:01:48 A Game...
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BRB UK 626: YAARkuza!
Avast ye scurvy Dogs and ready ye poop decks! Podcast friend Ed joins Tim and Coleman this week to talk about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, along with more Avowed, Pokemon Presents, the ID@Xbox Showcase, Fable's delay and Monolith's closure. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro...
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BRB UK 625: Mushroomhead
We're a couple of folks down this week, so Coleman has put the Game Cupboard signal up, and the man called Rik has answered. Topics include Avowed, revisiting Onimusha: Warlords, and all the gaming news we could get our grubby mitts on. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:00:52 Check out...
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BRB UK 624: Baby's First RPG
Love is in the air because your favourite podcast has a new episode. We're all jumping into immersive worlds this week as Dan revisits No Man's Sky, Tim jumps into Eternal Strands, and Coleman takes a gamble on Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:05:56 No...
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BRB UK 623: Survivor Like
Big games are coming for 2025! It's another Coleman and Tim show this week, featuring discussions about Death Howl, Achilles Survivor, a new Battlefield game, another attempt at the Sleeping Dogs movie, and more. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:09 Intro 00:07:23 Death Howl (Demo) 00:17:28…
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BRB UK 622: Hanging with the Gais
That title could have two different meanings depending on how you pronounce Gaiden. 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...
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BRB UK 621: It's All Downhill!
God's speed, dear listener. It's one of those rare two-man Dan and Coleman shows today, with talk of Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders, PlayStation's newly cancelled games, the return of Marvel Snap to the US, and the Until Dawn movie trailer. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start 00:00:08 Intro 00:02:42…
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BRB UK 620: Grab My Joy-Con!
Surrender to the rambling because we are back! It's the return of Dan, Tim and Coleman, back from their holiday breaks. We'll be starting off 2025 with a bit more Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the excellent Aaero 2 and, oh look, it's the Nintendo Switch 2. Time Stamps 00:00:00 Start…
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