Big Boss Battle (B3) https://bigbossbattle.com/ Gaming News, Reviews & Opinions Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:06:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://s3-b3bucket.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/29090054/cropped-B3-Fav-32x32.jpg Big Boss Battle (B3) https://bigbossbattle.com/ 32 32 Focus – All about what’s not said https://bigbossbattle.com/focus-board-game-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/focus-board-game-review/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:44 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88644 Some board games require a bit of mind reading, and so need someone that you are familiar with in order to play them. Focus feels like one of these types! It’s a two player sort of card game (though all of the cards are square) where you must lay out a bunch of different objects […]

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Dark Quest 4 is a big stab of nostalgia, right to the face. https://bigbossbattle.com/dark-quest-4-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/dark-quest-4-review/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:07 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89807 There’s something undeniably comforting about a dungeon crawler that knows exactly what it wants to be. From Brain Seal Entertainment — the studio behind other gems like Monarchy (which I happily lost an entire weekend to) and Story of a Gladiator (a game I enjoyed far more than I expected) — comes the latest entry […]

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When the great eye of The King is Watching, you better be ready to get back to work. https://bigbossbattle.com/the-king-is-watching-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/the-king-is-watching-review/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:06 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89821 The King Is Watching comes to us from relative unknowns Hypnohead, but is published by the figurative giants tinyBuild. To give you a quick idea of what it’s about, Imagine Lord of the Rings, but in this instance the all-seeing eye is not that of the enemy — it’s that of the king. Of who, […]

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Battle Puzzle 2048 Queens of the Abyss – Technically a Puzzle, but not fit for Royalty https://bigbossbattle.com/battle-puzzle-2048-queens-of-the-abyss-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/battle-puzzle-2048-queens-of-the-abyss-review/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:26 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89918 EpiXR Games is at it again with another technically playable game with little to no instruction. Battle Puzzle 2048 – Queens of the Abyss (By the grace of the editors, now shortened to BP2048) is a reimagining of the 2048 game everybody was obsessed with a few years ago. If, like me, you were somehow […]

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McDonald’s trading card collection, McDonald’s CARDS is out now! https://bigbossbattle.com/mcdonalds-trading-card-collection-cards-out-now/ https://bigbossbattle.com/mcdonalds-trading-card-collection-cards-out-now/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:23:47 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90742 Trading cards are everywhere, so I wasn’t too surprised when McDonald’s released McDonald’s CARDS as a part of their ‘McDonald’s Universe’. You can now order specific meals (not Happy Meals!) to gain packs of cards that you can open and collect. Accodingly, you can order a McDonald’s CARDS meal: Big Mac meal, Double Big Mac […]

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Get Bit – Cute meeples, fun game https://bigbossbattle.com/get-bit-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/get-bit-review/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:25 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88649 I was drawn to playing Get Bit at The Dice Box King’s Lynn on a recent visit due to how cute the meeples looked. That’s not normally something that I really consider, but these meeples were little divers, with detachable limbs, which just seemed like a cool idea. It turns out, this is a major […]

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Krafted Couch Charger – Just Lounging Around https://bigbossbattle.com/couch-charger-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/couch-charger-review/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:55 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89768 It’s not often that you test something which requires you to quite literally sit on the sofa and put your feet up, but for the Krafted Couch Charger that’s exactly the idea. Featuring a wireless charger built into a silicone frame that is, in turn, designed to wrap around the corner of your sofa, it’s […]

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Star Wars Unlimited – A Lawless Time Preview https://bigbossbattle.com/star-wars-unlimited-a-lawless-time-preview/ https://bigbossbattle.com/star-wars-unlimited-a-lawless-time-preview/#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:42:09 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90621 Disney’s relatively new Star Wars: Unlimited TCG may have flown under the radar for some, as It certainly had for me, but I was delighted to have a chance to learn and play with the new A Lawless Time cards and build a deck to play against some of the scenes more veteran players at […]

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Zumba Marble Candy Rush – Sweet Surprise, or Gut Rot? https://bigbossbattle.com/zumba-marble-candy-rush-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/zumba-marble-candy-rush-review/#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:30 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89910 I was a huge fan of the Zuma titles back when they first released, so when Zumba – Marble Candy Rush (ZMCR, please Ed?) crossed my desk I was excited — despite the obvious copycat behaviour. A good game is a good game, right? Even when the title is a smattering of buzzwords and search […]

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Capes – Crime Fighting Ain’t Pretty https://bigbossbattle.com/capes-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/capes-review/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:00:04 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90077 Capes is a turn based strategy RPG set in a world not unlike ours. A shadowy corporation rules the streets, punishing those who try to do good whilst controlling the narrative and labelling them terrorists. The key difference? They have superpowers. Capes runs like XCOM without the extra gumph (this is no shade on XCOM, […]

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Darktide Hivescum DLC – Guns, Guns, Guns! https://bigbossbattle.com/hivescum-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/hivescum-review/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:54 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89746 Darktide’s new Hivescum DLC was recently released, featuring a brand new class that features a bit of a twist compared to other classes: The ability to craft your own stimulants to enhance yourself mid-fight.  The Hivescum class focuses on a run n’ gun combat style with brand new dual-wielded pistols and submachine guns letting you […]

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KingDomino on iOS is a gorgeous adaptation of a very simple gateway game https://bigbossbattle.com/kingdomino-ios-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/kingdomino-ios-review/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:34 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88870 Kingdomino on iOS is a digital adaptation that feels both faithful and familiar to me, mainly because I’ve had a particular fondness for this game ever since playing it with my girls when they were very young. Seeing it now on a tablet and iPhone brings back those memories of us puzzling over tile placement […]

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The Catstronauts Fish Finder Satellite fixes the main flaw of the core game https://bigbossbattle.com/catstronauts-fish-finder-satellite-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/catstronauts-fish-finder-satellite-review/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:54 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89733 I was a really big fan of Catstronauts when we played it — there was just enough on to keep it interesting, and the way that it promoted co-operative gameplay felt both incredibly modern and refined. That said, there were two main issues, which the Catstronauts Fish Finder Satellite expansion quickly fixes. Catstronauts, for those […]

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Mindbug x King of Tokyo is a fast-paced, small box design that is packed full of smart ideas https://bigbossbattle.com/mindbug-x-king-of-tokyo-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/mindbug-x-king-of-tokyo-review/#respond Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:00:12 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90124 Mindbug x King of Tokyo is a surprising and yet extremely well-suited crossover. Richard Garfield has spent decades refining two very different strands of design: the tight, tactical cardplay of Magic: The Gathering and the big, swingy, personality‑driven chaos of King of Tokyo. Mindbug, co‑designed with Marvin Hegen and Christian Kudahl, sits somewhere between those […]

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Mini Sonic Holdem’ – Little Guy’s Holding Your Phone https://bigbossbattle.com/sonic-holdem-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/sonic-holdem-review/#respond Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:54 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89763 Sonic the Hedgehog is a household name that has stood the test of time and now, new from Cableguys, he can stand with your phone in your home as well, with the new Mini Sonic Holdem.  The classic Sonic the Hedgehog the Mini Holdem’ can be used to hold all manner of items from phones […]

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Catstronauts – Cats in SPACE! https://bigbossbattle.com/catstronauts-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/catstronauts-review/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:29 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89326 Cute games are something I love, and Catstronauts fits the bill of being both cute and being a game where we all work together — which is a big plus. This co-op, two to four player board game has everyone becoming a space cat, equipped with their own character and player board, which has a […]

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Turnbound – You turn me right bound, baby https://bigbossbattle.com/turnbound-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/turnbound-review/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:42:08 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90220 The actual game has you placing tiles on a grid that will be used to attack your enemy with the goal of reducing the character themselves to zero health. At first you’ll have a few empty slots and a couple of items to place, but after a few rounds you’ll have access to a lot more space and equipment to tinker with.

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Kill Hitler in under 30 mins with Valkyrie: A Black Orchestra Game https://bigbossbattle.com/valkyrie-a-black-orchestra-game-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/valkyrie-a-black-orchestra-game-review/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:19:54 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90234 Valkyrie: A Black Orchestra Game, designed by Philip DuBarry and published by Tabletop Tycoon, is a fascinating return to one of the most thematically charged cooperative games of the last ten years — but this version has a sharper focus, a shorter playtime, and a design philosophy that feels like a deliberate response to the […]

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Forgive Me Father 2 is an incredible throwback that hits all the right notes https://bigbossbattle.com/forgive-me-father-2-review-2/ https://bigbossbattle.com/forgive-me-father-2-review-2/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:00:07 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88071 Forgive Me Father 2, developed by Byte Barrel and published by Fulqrum Publishing, is a blood-soaked, Lovecraftian boomer shooter that builds on the foundations of its predecessor with sharper combat, deeper madness mechanics, and a more refined visual identity. It’s a sequel that builds upon what worked the first time around and tries to push […]

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Everwarder – Not Quite a Glowing Success https://bigbossbattle.com/everwarder-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/everwarder-review/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:19:17 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90306 I want to like Everwarder, I really do. If I had to give it a genre label, it would be tower-defense/rogue-like… It doesn’t quite capture what the game is about, but it’s the closest box I can find. Everwarder drew me in with its simple but charming pixel graphics and tinkly soundtrack, and kept me […]

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I Hate this Place – Strong words https://bigbossbattle.com/i-hate-this-place-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/i-hate-this-place-review/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:14 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90085 This wouldn’t be so bad if melee was viable, but it’s unbelievably janky. Swinging your bat at enemies seems to damage them, but there’s little feedback, and the same is true of enemies attacking you. I thought I was holding off a giant spider well enough, only to realise in the aftermath that I’d lost ninety percent of my health.

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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is the anthology this classic series deserves https://bigbossbattle.com/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-review/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:18 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88480 For the first time in what seems like years of reviewing remakes, rehashes and “classic compilations” I am delighted to report that Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is more than just a cash-grab retro compilation — it’s a curated, interactive museum that chronicles the rise of one of gaming’s most iconic and controversial franchises. Even better […]

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Deathground – An Unexpectedly Slow Extraction Game https://bigbossbattle.com/deathground-revew/ https://bigbossbattle.com/deathground-revew/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:26 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88727 If, like me, you’re a fan of cool dinosaurs in games then Deathground might have been on your radar over the last few weeks. Ever since I played the Turok series for the first time I’ve been hooked and Deathground sounded interesting enough as a concept to pull me back into another dino-themed game. The […]

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Warhounds Playtest – In for a woof time? https://bigbossbattle.com/warhounds-playtest-preview/ https://bigbossbattle.com/warhounds-playtest-preview/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:41:49 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90226 Even though it’s only a small slice of the full game, Warhounds does demonstrate some promising gameplay. The turn-based tactical missions are serviceable, if a little simplistic when compared to other games. You’ll move from cover to cover and abuse overwatch to take out groups of enemy soldiers.

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AireCon returns to Harrogate: A gaming‑first board‑gaming festival with Yorkshire charm https://bigbossbattle.com/airecon-harrogate-2026/ https://bigbossbattle.com/airecon-harrogate-2026/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:18:46 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90469 AireCon, the UK’s only truly gaming‑focused analogue gaming festival, returns to the Harrogate Convention Centre from 12–15 March 2026, bringing four days of open gaming, set-piece tournaments, RPGs and live shows to the heart of North Yorkshire. Unlike trade‑led expos built around product reveals, AireCon’s ethos has always been to play more games with more […]

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This That and Everything – Trivia in Categories https://bigbossbattle.com/this-that-and-everything-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/this-that-and-everything-review/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:39 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89331 Our group does well at trivia style games, as that’s something that can hold our focus during our frequent, but busy, tabletop meet-ups. As we are more casual in what we play, games like this always fit in well. Casual, trivia-based games are often a staple at family gatherings and dinner parties, so we were […]

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TMNT Mini Holdem – Cowabunga It Is! https://bigbossbattle.com/tmnt-holdem-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/tmnt-holdem-review/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:45 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89758 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been around for years, and spanned generations — from the films and the TV show I watched as a kid the turtles have always been a personal favourite.  Now you can have them at home holding your tech with the new TMNT mini holdem’ collection. Featuring some of the classic […]

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Defenders of the Wild: Critter Moon – More Bite, or Just More Fur? https://bigbossbattle.com/critter-moon-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/critter-moon-review/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:24:21 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90455 When Defenders of the Wild first hit my table, it brought claws, teeth and a fierce identity to the co-operative space. Now, with Critter Moon, the forest fights back with added variety and a small new twist. But is this a howling success, or just more fur on the same frame? From Outlandish Games, Critter […]

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Traitor’s Tide is a push your luck game of treachery on the high seas https://bigbossbattle.com/traitors-tide-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/traitors-tide-review/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:55 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89323 Combining both push your luck and hidden role mechanics, Traitor’s Tide is a great warm-up game for three to six players. Traitor’s Tide is a quickfire hidden role board game that puts you and your friends as the crew on a ship, however, at least one of you are a traitor and the traitor ship […]

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Cleared Hot is the Desert Strike succcessor we’ve been waiting two decades for https://bigbossbattle.com/cleared-hot-early-access-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/cleared-hot-early-access-review/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:00:24 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89103 While certainly not the first spiritual sequel to the ‘Strike’ series, Cleared Hot excels in capturing the feeling of the classics, while also bringing in more than enough modern conveniences and features to make it feel like its own thing. One thing that the games industry, and humans, struggle with is time. This is especially […]

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R-Type Delta HD Boosted is a faithful but underwhelming take on the genre-defining classic https://bigbossbattle.com/r-type-delta-hd-boosted-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/r-type-delta-hd-boosted-review/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89152 R-Type Delta HD Boosted on Xbox is a remastered edition of the 1998 PlayStation classic, bringing what is probably the most lauded title in the legendary shoot ’em up series into the modern era. It’s a fairly minimalist (yet faithful) update that preserves the original’s haunting tone and punishing gameplay, while layering in visual upgrades […]

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Murder By Death proves it isn’t easy to make a good detective game https://bigbossbattle.com/murder-by-death-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/murder-by-death-review/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:00:48 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90083 A dead body. A mansion full of suspects. Two hours until Scotland Yard arrives for your verdict. The premise of the timed detective game Murder by Death is sound. I might even call it inspired. Unfortunately, the unsanded edges and duct-taped corners are exemplified by its genre and lead to an unsatisfying slog through a […]

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Hard Choices, Harder Losses in Defenders of the Wild 2nd Edition https://bigbossbattle.com/defenders-of-the-wild-2nd-edition-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/defenders-of-the-wild-2nd-edition-review/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:11:45 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90328 Defenders of the Wild 2.0 is charging toward Kickstarter, and it is not here to ask politely. From Outlandish Games and designed by T.L. Simons and Henry Audubon, Defenders of the Wild 2.0 this is a fierce, uncompromising cooperative experience that looks you square in the eye and asks whether you’re actually ready to live […]

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Observation Duty 8 adds more flair to a trusted horror formula https://bigbossbattle.com/observation-duty-8-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/observation-duty-8-review/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:10 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89210 Whether you’re new to the genre, have seen the endless parade of “spotting” games like The Exit 8, or you’re a series veteran then I’m on Observation Duty 8 is a spooky indie worth your time.

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Street Racer Collection lacks the enthusiasm of its original idea https://bigbossbattle.com/street-racer-collection-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/street-racer-collection-review/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:40 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89264 Street Racer Collection on Xbox is a nostalgic throwback that revives Ubisoft’s quirky 1990’s kart-racing series, offering a bundle of chaotic, combat-heavy racing games that are fun in short bursts but uneven as a package. As a personal aside, I recently found some pictures of my walls from this era, and I was reminded that […]

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Company of Heroes: 2nd Edition is a near-perfect rendition of the video game https://bigbossbattle.com/company-of-heroes-2nd-edition-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/company-of-heroes-2nd-edition-review/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:25:21 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90232 Company of Heroes: 2nd Edition is one of the most ambitious real‑time‑strategy‑to‑tabletop adaptations that I’ve ever come across, and the latest (second) edition shows just how far Bad Crow Games has gone to refine, rebalance, and expand the original design. It’s a dense, highly tactical World War II wargame that mirrors the structure, pacing, and […]

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Don’t Press That Mine Turtle Uncensored is an non-family friendly expansion for the reptilian truth or dare classic https://bigbossbattle.com/dont-press-that-mine-turtle-uncensored-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/dont-press-that-mine-turtle-uncensored-review/#respond Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:00:22 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88385 I appreciate that that’s a question of taste more than anything else. Don’t Press That Mine Turtle Uncensored doesn’t care about taste at all, and you’d better be comfortable with the other players if you’re going to wheel this one out.

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Edifier MR5 – Big Speakers, Quality Audio https://bigbossbattle.com/edifier-mr5-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/edifier-mr5-review/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:00:20 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88177 Edifier has bought out its next iteration of speakers with the Edifier MR5, a very hefty pair of speakers for general use in pretty much any way you can think of, from anywhere between your television set to a personal desktop. The MR5s feature Bluetooth multi-point connectivity, letting multiple devices connect to it at any […]

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Don’t Press That Mine Turtle Reloaded https://bigbossbattle.com/dont-press-that-mine-turtle-reloaded-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/dont-press-that-mine-turtle-reloaded-review/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:46 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88380 The new cards are really more of the same, so don’t expect a seismic shift in the gameplay. Things like identifying which player most recently pooped, or delivering wedding vows to another player are pretty funny in most situations.

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Balancing creative vision with gameplay in The Valley Beyond https://bigbossbattle.com/the-valley-beyond-preview/ https://bigbossbattle.com/the-valley-beyond-preview/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:15 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88889 The Valley Beyond could turn into a great example of how a first-time dev can create something interesting, varied and engaging. Not every game needs to be the best at everything, and the core vision of The Valley Beyond is solid enough to build a successful game around.

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Steel Century Groove – Pop, lock, and load https://bigbossbattle.com/steel-century-groove-pop-lock-and-load/ https://bigbossbattle.com/steel-century-groove-pop-lock-and-load/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:51 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90098 It’s certainly fun, and once the mechanics open up, you’ll have a really good time. The presentation leaves a lot to be desired though. Whilst the Tenzens look neat enough, you won’t get to pay much attention to them in battle due to how laser focused you’ll need to be on nailing notes. Other models and the world itself really didn’t do it for me though, looking more like something out of Roblox.

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Dave the Diver is an exceptional adventure — but do darker themes linger beneath the surface? https://bigbossbattle.com/dave-the-diver-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/dave-the-diver-review/#respond Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:19 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89148 Dave the Diver on Xbox is a vibrant, genre-blending adventure that combines deep-sea exploration with restaurant management, delivering one of my favourite experiences of recent years. It’s colourful, funny, and packed with content — but beneath the humour and charm lies a more complicated theme: the ocean as a resource to be exploited, where almost […]

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Cronos: The New Dawn is a well-crafted time-bending sci-fi survival horror https://bigbossbattle.com/cronos-the-new-dawn-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/cronos-the-new-dawn-review/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:46 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89262 Cronos: The New Dawn on Xbox is a survival horror that thrives on its oppressive atmosphere and otherworldly tone, delivering a bleak and memorable experience that occasionally meanders into the overly familiar. With a heavy, cumbersome player character and lethargic combat, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Cronos falls for all the survival horror tropes, […]

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McDonalds launches it’s own trading cards: McDonald’s Universe https://bigbossbattle.com/mcdonalds-launches-its-own-trading-cards-mcdonalds-universe/ https://bigbossbattle.com/mcdonalds-launches-its-own-trading-cards-mcdonalds-universe/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:44:07 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90314 Trading cards have been on the rise for quite some time, so it’s no surprise to see new types of cards popping up here and there. Launching at the London Card Show, McDonald’s has created their own set of collectible, trading cards; McDonalds Universe. We got to go along and take a first look at […]

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Don’t Press That Mine Turtle – Will this game blow up? https://bigbossbattle.com/dont-press-that-mine-turtle-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/dont-press-that-mine-turtle-review/#respond Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:00:11 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88284 Don’t Press That Mine Turtle is essentially truth or dare. Each player has three cards that have challenges on them that they then set for another player to complete. If the recipient can’t or won’t complete that challenge, they have to press the button on the back of the titular turtle a set number of times.

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Escape From Tarkov – Duck Hunt Event https://bigbossbattle.com/duck-hunt-event-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/duck-hunt-event-review/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:40:56 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90214 Escape From Tarkov has just released its new event in partnership with Escape From Duckov, two wildly different aesthetics but with enough similarities in both name and content that they’ve pulled together to give players a taste of what each other has to offer. in Escape From Tarkov you can find a new quest from […]

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Dynasty Warriors Origins – A Look at Visions of Four Heroes DLC https://bigbossbattle.com/dynasty-warriors-visions-of-four-heroes-dlc-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/dynasty-warriors-visions-of-four-heroes-dlc-review/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:00:07 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89995 Dynasty Warriors has been a staple name for many people, encompassing a good portion of their lifetime. A pioneer of the Musou genre and introducing many to the Romance of The Three Kingdoms and with the new Dynasty Warriors Origins: Visions of Four Heroes DLC you can see what could have happened if your hero […]

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Coffee Rush is fast, fun and somehow… Extremely stressful! https://bigbossbattle.com/coffee-rush-review/ https://bigbossbattle.com/coffee-rush-review/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:00:54 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=90105 Coffee Rush, published by Korea Board Games, is a title that looks deceptively light at first glance — bright colours, cheerful artwork, amazingly overproduced components and a theme built around brewing drinks and serving customers — but once you start playing, you realise it’s a tightly constructed puzzle with a surprising amount of tension. This […]

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The Last Book – The Diary of the Last Earthling https://bigbossbattle.com/the-last-book-the-diary-of-the-last-earthling/ https://bigbossbattle.com/the-last-book-the-diary-of-the-last-earthling/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:50 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=89461 From Hungry Minds, the Dubai-based group that brought us The Book – The Ultimate Guide To Rebuilding Civilization comes their second offering: The Last Book.  There are books that tell stories, and then there are books that feel like artefacts — the sort of thing you’d expect to find half buried in the ruins of […]

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Dark Tides puts you in the role of a phony psychic turned exorcist https://bigbossbattle.com/dark-tides-preview/ https://bigbossbattle.com/dark-tides-preview/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:01:02 +0000 https://bigbossbattle.com/?p=88928 Some game pitches sound a lot like they were conceptualised during fever dreams, and — certainly — if you’d told me that I’d be playing a point and click game about a fake psychic solving mysteries with a talking weasel mascot then I’d probably think you were pulling my leg. Anyway, that’s Dark Tides, and […]

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