James Birks

Been gaming casually since the SNES as a youngster but found my true passion for games on the Playstation 1 (the forbidden word ooo). My addiction grew to its pinnacle with the purchase of an Xbox 360 & Xbox Live Service. A recovering GS hunter that will still play literally any game.

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Bakery Simulator Review

Bakery Simulator is the bread bun of the baking world - bland and uninteresting, but some people might still like it.

Bio Inc. Redemption Review

Bio Inc. Redemption actually allows you to experience both the preservation of life and the threat of death very well.

the World According to Girl Review

the World According to Girl has an interesting premise, but rather fittingly fails to execute the grand plan and falls short of being the great game it could be.

Match Village Review

Considering the low price point, Match Village is perhaps worth a punt for match-3 addicts, but don’t expect to chill out too much.

Discover how you’d react in One Night Stand on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PS4

Just imagine waking up one morning in someone else’s bed, with almost no memory of the night before or who is next to you. How would you respond to such a situation? Maybe you’ve already experienced it before? Nevertheless, that’s the premise in Ratalaika Games’ latest title, One Night Stand available now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and coming real soon to Switch.

PUBG cross platform play now in place between Xbox One and PS4

For those still coveting Chicken Dinners in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, or PUBG as it’s known to many, you’ll now be able to test your skills against players on other console platforms. So, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 gamers, let battle commence!

An eclectic playlist announced for WWE 2K20’s in-game soundtrack

Curating a playlist to satisfy the multitude of tastes possessed by the whole of the WWE Universe is no easy feat, but the official in-game soundtrack has now been unveiled for WWE 2K20 and it aims to suit the masses. So, let’s have a gander and see if these songs will be able to complement the rest of your gaming experience in WWE 2K20.

Torchlight II Review

Will Torchlight II be the action-RPG dungeon crawler to illuminate your gaming sessions for the foreseeable future, or has so much time passed that it’ll merely provide a flicker of enjoyment and feel outdated?

Learn from Master Ohnoki in the latest DLC for Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker on Xbox One

If you’re still battling regularly in the online multiplayer focused Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker and fancy learning some new moves from a different Master then look no further than the latest DLC. The Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, Ohnoki, is here to pass on his unique style and moves to willing students.

WWE 2K20 Universe Mode to offer more creative freedom

Hot on the heels of the news about online lobbies and multiplayer in general, 2K have turned their attention to the Universe Mode in WWE 2K20. They’ve outlined a list of updates to the mode that should ensure players have even more freedom to create within it than has been possible before. So, let’s find out what they plan to do.

MyPLAYER details and more unveiled for WWE 2K20 including the return of online lobbies

The players have been asking for them and 2K appeared to have delivered with news of online lobbies making a return for WWE 2K20. But that’s not the only thing revealed today as details have also emerged about the changes to MyPLAYER, Road to Glory, and MyPLAYER Towers.

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #2 – 25th September 2019

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #2 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 25th September at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

Life is Strange Issue #8 – Comic Review

When I first heard about Titan Comics publishing a mini-series to provide a continuation of the narrative for Life is Strange, I could’ve never imagined it’d become an ongoing series and be able to hook in readers for the long haul. But now, as we reach the final part of the second major story arc in Life is Strange Issue #8, Max and Chloe’s journey looks seemingly endless. It’s time to find out how events will unfold in order to both create a fitting conclusion and leave the door ajar for the next chapter.

Story-driven survival game Help Will Come Tomorrow announced for Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

Be prepared to contend with the struggles between different social classes and survive the harshness of the Siberian frost in Klabater and Arclight Creations’ newly announced title, Help Will Come Tomorrow.

Grow your empire by any means necessary in Constructor Plus out now on Xbox One

It’s time to partake in underhanded tactics, dodgy dealing and just generally being outright ruthless as you look to takeover a city in Constructor Plus. But will you have the guts to do whatever it takes to dominate and subsequently crush all opposing competitors in this construction simulation?

Pursue humans and monsters alike in the full release of Hunt: Showdown on Xbox One

The bounty hunting multiplayer experience from Crytek, Hunt: Showdown, has only been in Xbox Game Preview for a few months and it’s already found a way out to launch as a fully fledged title on Xbox One. Do you have what it takes to claim a bounty on a gruesome creature before your fellow humans do?

Find a way to enter Valhalla in action-RPG Niffelheim now available on Xbox One, PS4 and Switch

Prepare to step foot into a gorgeously designed, Norse themed world of barbaric gods and fearsome enemies as Niffelheim arrives on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. It’s time to embrace your inner Viking and survive the assault from deadly monsters in order to gain entry to Valhalla!

Hit the road and begin a new journey in Truck Driver out now on Xbox One and PS4

If you’ve ever considered hitting the open road and trying your hand at being a truck driver then the latest game from publisher SOEDESCO might just scratch that itch. So get ready to jump on board and begin a new life in Truck Driver on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #1 – 18th September 2019

With early access for FIFA 20 almost upon us, it’s time to find out who EA Sports have selected for the inaugural FIFA Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW). They’ll pick the best players from those that have been performing to a high standard in the real world over the last seven days. Take a look at the official Team of the Week #1 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 18th September at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

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