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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WWE 2K24 delivers a huge wrestling playground for you to not only finish the story, but create your own stories too.

Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express Review 

Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is the best Poirot game of recent times and really brings out your inner detective.

Paintball 3 – Candy Match Factory Review

Paintball 3 - Candy Match Factory conjures up creative and engaging match-3 gameplay that will hook you in for hours.

SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection Review

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New Territory Recovery Mode and character details unveiled for Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle

The Attack on Titan anime continues to be a worldwide phenomenon, so it’s only natural to see another entry arriving in the form of Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle and today we’ve got more details on the gameplay and new characters it'll bring.

Tesla-inspired horror Close to the Sun launch date confirmed for Epic Games Store, with console release to follow

Wired Productions – publishers of games like Max: The Curse of Brotherhood and GRIP: Combat Racing – and developers Storm in a Teacup have announced the Epic Games store release date for their upcoming first-person horror, Close to the Sun. It’s also expected to launch on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year.

Whipseey and the Lost Atlas swings onto Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and PC in Q3 2019

There’s a retro platformer in the works called Whipseey and the Lost Atlas, coming from developer Daniel A. Ramirez and publisher Blowfish Studios, that’ll be whipping itself onto Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year.

Six additions announced for Xbox Game Pass in April 2019

We’ve been patiently waiting for the next batch of Xbox Game Pass arrivals to be revealed for April 2019 and now they’ve finally been unveiled. So let’s find out what’s going to be heading into the ever-growing library for Xbox One gamers to get their hands on this month.

Relive classic dungeon-delving in the Shadowgate remake out now on Xbox One, PS4 and Switch

Prepare for a trip down memory lane as the cult classic from the 1980’s, Shadowgate, makes its long-awaited return to the gaming world in the form of a remake arriving on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Who’s ready for an old school point-and-click adventure?

Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! Review

Transporting the dining experience to the gaming world has come in various forms over the years, with the serving and cleaning up aspect covered in Diner Dash, the Cooking Mama series focusing on the preparation of meals, and the Overcooked! titles showcasing just how frantic being a chef can be. But what if there was a game that took a selection of ingredients from each of those aforementioned titles? Well, I think it’s safe to say Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! on Xbox One ticks that box.

FIFA 19 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #30 – 10th April 2019

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #30 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 19 from 10th April at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review

For the first time, Phoenix Wright is making his way to the latest generation of consoles as the main protagonist of the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, which brings together the first three titles of the series - Ace Attorney, Justice for All, and Trials and Tribulations. Given that these games originally released in Japan back when the Game Boy Advance was hot property, will they still hold up after 15+ years? I’m here to present all the evidence I’ve gathered and ultimately deliver the final verdict.

Defend the innocent in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy out now on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

If there’s one name that’s synonymous with courtroom drama in the gaming world, it’s Phoenix Wright. The legendary defense attorney has now made his way onto Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC in a bid to rejuvenate his career as part of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode 4 Take Us Back Review

Seven years. That’s how long it’s been since Lee Everett first rocked up onto the scene in the back of a cop car in Telltale’s The Walking Dead, before taking innocent young Clementine under his wing amidst a zombie apocalypse. In something of a role reversal, she’s now got her own protégé to keep watch over, AJ, but everything’s about to come to an end. Thanks to Skybound Games, we’re hopefully going to get the closure we desire after a lengthy, often dangerous, journey. It all culminates in The Walking Dead: The Final Season Episode 4 ‘Take Us Back’, so let’s find out if it’s a worthy finale.

Take to the court in Smoots World Cup Tennis out now on Xbox One

If you’ve been looking for an easy-going arcade tennis game, then the arrival of Smoots World Cup Tennis on Xbox One may just pique your interest. It’s out right now, so are you ready to dominate the court and become the greatest Smoot ever?

Latest Warhammer: Chaosbane trailer introduces the Wood Elf as the last playable character reveal

So, we’ve already seen videos showcasing the soldier Konrad Vollen, the mage Elontir, and the Dwarf Slayer Bragi Axebiter, but the newest Warhammer: Chaosbane trailer focuses on the fourth and final playable character, Elessa the Wood Elf.

My Time at Portia pre-order trailer shows off the bonus Housewarming Gift Set DLC

The people behind the utterly charming My Time at Portia, Pathea Games and Team17, have just unveiled a pre-order trailer showcasing the cool bonus items you’ll receive by purchasing the game ahead of release. So let’s take a better look at the Housewarming Gift Set DLC!

FIFA 19 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #29 – 3rd April 2019

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #29 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 19 from 3rd April at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

Another Black Desert content update arrives for free to add new modes and character classes on Xbox One

It’s not been that long since the previous update for Black Desert was released, introducing the region of Mediah, but Pearl Abyss have announced that a second content update is now available, at no extra cost. What this latest expansion does is bring in four new character classes and two new large-scale PvP modes to get stuck into.

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