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.

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #22 – February 14th 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 14th February at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes Review

It’s been a long time since I’ve binged on Cartoon Network shows, back when Cow & Chicken and Dexter’s Lab were at their peak. Nowadays the channel is dominated by fresh ideas like Steven Universe and Adventure, but there’s a new kid on the block in OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes. Despite it being relatively new to the scene, Cartoon Network have already given the green light for Super Time Force developers Capybara Games to deliver a brawler type game based on it. Is OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes an enjoyable experience for the adoring fans, or just merely a quick cash-in on the hype?

Square Enix Collective announce March release date for Fear Effect Sedna

Nearly two decades ago, Fear Effect debuted on the PlayStation and garnered plenty of praise from the masses. Now though, it’s almost time for the long awaited sequel – Fear Effect Sedna – to launch on a multitude of platforms. The official release date has been revealed!

Shift the world in Shift Quantum coming this year for Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

It will bend your mind, it will put your brain to the test, and you will shift and twist the world to unveil the secrets it holds. This is Shift Quantum and we’ll be seeing it in Spring 2018!

Release date confirmed for mind bending puzzle sequel Q.U.B.E. 2 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

The developers behind Q.U.B.E. 2, Toxic Games, have today announced the official date we’ll be putting those manipulation gloves on again for more puzzle solving. And it’s not too far away!

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

There wasn’t much to shout about in terms of new releases last week, but that’s not the case this week with three Xbox One titles heading to the stores, bringing real variety to our gaming libraries. So, without further ado, let’s start those engines as we take a look at what’s ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Vampyr gets a release date in the final episode of the Dontnod Presents Vampyr web-series

The fourth, and final, episode of the ‘Dontnod Presents Vampyr’ web-series has arrived to offer further insight into the upcoming RPG Vampyr. The specific release date has also been revealed, so let’s sink our teeth in and find out more.

Additional story details revealed for Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

With the launch of Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet just a couple of weeks away, Bandai Namco have revealed what to expect from the story. So, what’s in store for you after logging in to the world of Gun Gale Online?

Batman: The Enemy Within – Episode Four “What Ails You” Review

It’s time for yet another episode of Batman: The Enemy Within, the Telltale Games adaptation of Bruce Wayne’s double life cleaning up the toxic streets of Gotham. As this is the penultimate episode, “What Ails You” has the task of delivering both a continuation of the terrific momentum gained so far and a suitable set up for a big finale. Is Batman ready to pull off this incredible feat in what has been a smashing series to date? Let’s don the cape and find out.

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #21 – February 7th 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 7th February at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery Review

The majority of blockbuster games these days are fast-paced, frenetic affairs that don’t give you a second to breath or think. That’s why it’s occasionally nice to find a more relaxing experience to settle down with, and that’s where the kind of Hidden Object puzzle games, published by Artifex Mundi, come into their own. Having already delved into the world of alchemy with Lost Grimoires: Stolen Kingdom, one must wonder if Lost Grimoires 2: Shard of Mystery is more of the same, just with a different narrative. Is that how it’s turned out, or have some fresh ideas been brought in to make for a better sequel?

Dragon Ball FighterZ Review

It wasn’t that long ago that Dragon Ball fans wanted a more in-depth experience to the console adaptations of the series, which to some degree was received in the form of the Xenoverse titles. But then Bandai Namco switched it up and decided to fulfil the much requested classic fighting experience, reeling in acclaimed Guilty Gear developers Arc System Works in order to make it a reality. Thus Dragon Ball FighterZ was born, a 2.5D fighter. But could it really rival the now saturated fighter market filled with the likes of Marvel vs. Capcom, Injustice and Tekken?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #20 – January 31st 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 31st January at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

What new Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 29th January- 4th February 2018

The month of February is fast approaching and it kicks off with a knockout title arriving on the shelves for the Xbox One. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at what’s ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Ultimate Edition of puzzling platformer Grave Danger launches on PC, coming to Xbox One, PS4 and Switch later

Some say three is the magic number, and in Grave Danger that appears to be true as there’s a trio of heroes ready to be utilized in order to uncover an evil plot and defeat a mean baddie. Essentially, it’s a 2D platforming game with puzzle elements, but what does the Ultimate Edition bring to the table?

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