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.

WWE 2K24 Review

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

SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection fails to deliver a memorable climax to the series.

Harmony’s Odyssey Review

Harmony’s Odyssey is a delightfully whimsical adventure full of puzzling and charming dioramas.

MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Review

MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE exceeds expectations as an extraordinary take on the battle royale genre.

Pinball FX – Williams Pinball: Star Trek: The Next Generation Review

I suggest you set the speed to warp factor nine and go buy Pinball FX - Williams Pinball: Star Trek: The Next Generation immediately!

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 180: October’s best games and EA Sports FC 24

A new month is here and so TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 180 features a look ahead to what new games are releasing in October. Furthermore, there’s an in-depth analysis of EA Sports FC 24 alongside a selection of other titles the team have been playing lately.

EA Sports FC 24 Review

EA Sports FC 24 has really stepped up for the rebrand and the gameplay is the most interesting it has been in years.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Episode 5 Review

The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 5 doesn't change the fact that, as a whole, it’s a mediocre episodic adventure.

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 179: Xbox, leaks, Death and Taxes

It’s been a week of ups and downs for Xbox, so naturally we’re going to give our take on the leaks, the Tokyo Game Show, and more in TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 179.

A new age of evilness is coming in Dungeons 4

Bigger, better, and filled with even more dynamic Evilness to satisfy your wicked ways.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Episode 4 Review

The final stages of The Expanse: A Telltale Series episode four create a real buzz for the finale, but the rest of it kills all enthusiasm.

eFootball 2024 Review

There’s no doubt eFootball 2024 is a flawed game and, if a measly update is all that’s coming each year, it’s hard to see it ever being worthy of your time.

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case Review

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The London Case could possibly be recommended at a discounted price, but even then the technical issues may well put a stop to that.

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