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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SAND LAND Review 

It’s fair to say SAND LAND is an alright anime-based action-RPG that fans of the series might enjoy.

Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue Review

Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue isn’t a bad game, it’s just that others of a similar ilk, like Danganronpa, do the social thriller visual novel concept much better.

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.

Step up to the plate for a bash at the Super Mega Baseball 2 Closed Beta on Xbox One

It’s effectively the pre-season for Super Mega Baseball 2 and in this period the developers Metalhead Software want you to get a taste of this sequel ahead of its full release. Will you be swinging by for the opportunity to have a bat?

What new Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 12th-18th March 2018

Those looking for another game to add to their Xbox library have no less than five new releases to choose from in the coming days, with choices ranging from remastered classics to a city builder that's out of this world, literally. So, let’s get stuck in and see what’s ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

What new Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 5th-11th March 2018

A new week sees another selection of Xbox One games arrive for your perusal on the shelves of retailers. They bring a real mixed bag of adventure, racing and fantasy to the table, catering for a wide range of gamers. So without further ado, let’s have a look at what’s ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Tiles Review

Right, Down, Down, Right. No, that’s not a cheat code for unlimited ammo or infinite lives, but the simple solution to the opening level of fast-paced puzzle game, Tiles. It’s the first Xbox One release from the sole developer over at Romans I XVI Gaming. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity though as the aim is to deliver a game which convolutes the mind and burns your finger tips simultaneously. Well, one thing’s for sure, your fingers will be working overtime!

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #24 – February 28th 2018

Each week EA Sports creates a FIFA Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) based on players in the real world that are in form for that week. Take a look at the official Team of the Week that will be available for one week on FIFA 18 from 28th February at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

Bridge Constructor Portal Review

A wise man once told me that triangles are one of the strongest shapes to use in construction as all three sides support each other, distributing the pressure more evenly. That knowledge came in handy when tackling ClockStone’s frustrating first venture into the construction business with Bridge Constructor – not that it helped the poor in-game souls who perished as a result of my shoddy workmanship. Now though, business has picked up with the acquisition of the Portal license, merging the structural tests of the original with the crazy test chambers of Portal. This is Bridge Constructor Portal, and you’re going to need more than triangles if you want to keep on GLaDOS’ good side!

Yoku’s Island Express gets a new trailer showcasing Yoku’s quirky abilities

There’s been a brand new trailer released by Team17 and Villa Gorilla for the upcoming delightful pinball platformer Yoku’s Island Express and it focuses on the abilities possessed by Yoku. You’d be flipping mad to miss it!

What new Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 26th February-4th March 2018

As February comes to an end, there are just the two retail releases in the world of Xbox to see out the month. Will you be hooked in for some fishing, or is a bit of off-road racing more your thing? Let’s take a look at what’s ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

RiftStar Raiders Review

There’s something strangely enticing about being a space raider, roaming through the galaxy, grabbing anything you find and taking orders from no one. If the thought of such a lifestyle is music to your ears then pay attention, because Climax Studios have brought us a co-op shoot ‘em up set in space called RiftStar Raiders. Will it be the next gaming venture for you and your buddies to be able to have some fun with, causing havoc amongst the galaxy’s other inhabitants, or is the space bandit life not all it’s cracked up to be?

Get the best of both cue sports with the Pure Pool Snooker bundle out now on Xbox One

Can’t decide whether to channel your inner Steve Davis or Earl Strickland? Then fear not, because the latest Pure Pool bundle from developers VooFoo Studios caters for snooker players as well as pool fanatics.

Venture into a world of guns in Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet out now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Prepare to log on to Gun Gale Online and experience an original story from the world of Sword Art Online, which merges gun and sword play for a dynamic adventure. Are you ready to carve out your own story in the SAO universe?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #23 – February 21st 2018

Each week EA Sports creates a FIFA Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) based on players in the real world that are in form for that week. Take a look at the official Team of the Week that will be available for one week on FIFA 18 from 21st February at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

Roll up! Roll up! The Escapists 2 gets a new Big Top Breakout DLC

If you’ve been longing for another ingenious prison to escape from in The Escapists 2, then the latest DLC may just fulfil your needs as you’ll be able to clown around in a Big Top! Step right up and take a look...

Cowabunga dudes! The Ninja Turtles are now available to purchase for Injustice 2 on Xbox One

This is not a joke; the DC Comics universe of Injustice 2 is being infiltrated by four of the coolest sewer dwellers to have ever existed. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are here to kick ass and eat pizza... and they’re all out of pizza!

Pinball FX3 – Jurassic World Pinball Pack Review

It’s been 25 years since Jurassic Park first stormed onto the big screen, causing excitement and intense moments galore with the presence of dinosaurs. The franchise has grown significantly since then, seeing three successful follow-up films and another one set to release this year, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Zen Studios know when to whip out a table pack and given their recent collaboration with film studio Universal, it was inevitable we’d see a dinosaur laden set of tables. The Jurassic World Pinball Pack for Pinball FX3 is the product of their latest development efforts, but can it capture the magic of the films?

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