Robot Wars S10 - Week 2 Analysis

Last series, Mentorn got quite a bit of criticism for putting champions Apollo and runners-up Carbide in the same heat. Not only have they done the same thing again this year, they've upped the ante even further, and assembled what I dare say is the single toughest heat line-up in Robot Wars history.

We have the three highest-ranking returnees from last series: champions Carbide, runners-up Eruption, and fourth-placed Aftershock. We have the two-time FRA champions Big Nipper, and the 2016 FRA champions Gabriel, both returning after sitting out Series 9 as reserves. Finally, we have Crackers 'n' Smash, one of the most impressive newcomers from last year, but going into this heat as massive underdogs. There's a higher proportion of Grand Final-worthy bots here than in any other heat I can remember, but only one is guaranteed to make it...

Robot Wars S10 - Week 1 Review

The first episode of Series 10 is finally upon us, and it's set to be a scorcher. Series 8 champions Apollo, ever-presents Behemoth, and fan favourites Sabretooth are all vying for the heat win, while Donald Thump, Apocalypse, and The Swarm will be hoping to prove they're not just there to make up the numbers. Who will come out on top? Let's find out!

Robot Wars S10 - Week 1 Analysis

Robot Wars is back, with a new hazard - the Fog of War - and a new format that, I have to admit, seems unnecessarily convoluted. We'll get to the details later, but what it means for now is that each heat only has six robots, down from eight previously. This blog has a new format too - as well as the usual pre-episode analysis, I'll be posting my thoughts on each episode after they air. I didn't want to do this for Series 9 as I felt BattleBots Update did a good enough job of this already, but this time I'm gonna give it a go myself. It helps that I attended filming this year.

The first six bots are a tasty line-up. We have the deposed champions Apollo, looking to regain their crown; Behemoth, hoping to bounce back after a turbulent Series 9; Sabretooth, who have changed things up by not changing things up; The Swarm, Ian Watts' latest creation; Apocalypse, an axebot with a clever gimmick; and Donald Thump, which intends to make Robot Wars great again.

Robot Wars S9 - Grand Final Preview

So, here we are then: the Grand Final, and in all likelihood, a new champion is about to be crowned. We've seen some of the biggest hits in Robot Wars history, some epic upsets, newcomers that have proven their worth, and veterans that have finally come good. Now only six remain, but who can take home the trophy?

Robot Wars S9 - Week 5 Analysis

The final heat is upon us, and it's the big one. The one we've all been waiting for even since the heats were announced. Apollo and Carbide, the bots that came first and second last year, pitted against each other once again. Only one of them can win this heat. Joining them are six robots who are probably wishing they were in any heat but this one.

Robot Wars S9 - Week 4 Analysis

Last week's episode wasn't short on spinners, but this week's is utterly packed with them. We have grand finalists Pulsar, and their terrifying drum. We have Ironside 3 and Apex, two ferocious bar spinners, and newcomers Frostbite, a slightly less ferocious bar spinner. We have veterans Supernova, now with a redesigned flywheel, and HIGH-5, a SMIDSY clone with an interchangeable spinning drum. No matter what happens, I can tell you one thing for sure: at least one of these robots isn't making it out in one piece.

Robot Wars S9 - Week 3 Analysis

It's gonna have to go some to top last week's drama, but Week 3 has a pretty solid line-up. Last year's wildcard Grand Finalist Thor returns, along with Foxic and MR Speed Squared, two of the machines it beat last year; all three have been completely rebuilt and look far tougher than before. There's also a trio of spinners with interesting gimmicks, a group of newcomers with an impressive-looking drum spinner... and Chimera.