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 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.

Dragon Ball FighterZ – Tales from the Beta – For every Goku, you need a Krillin!

With the next instalment of the Dragon Ball series heading to console in a little over a week, Bandai Namco decided to run an Open Beta for their own testing purposes and to allow fans to get a feel for what to expect when Dragon Ball FighterZ hits the stores. Having played most other Dragon Ball games, I was intrigued as to how the usually free-flowing, free-roaming action would cope when limited to a 2.5D fighting arena. But early signs are positive.

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #18 – January 17th 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 17th January at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

Raining Blobs Review

Matching games appear to be on a bit of a downward spiral these days, with very few appearing on the Xbox One recently. I dare say that the newest game of this ilk, at first glance, doesn’t look like it’ll provide a turnaround for the genre. Looks can be deceiving though, and that’s the hope as I tackle fast-paced arcade puzzler Raining Blobs, which seems to be inspired by the likes of the legendary Tetris. Could Raining Blobs possibly deliver an experience to rival such a classic, or is it merely a poor imitation?

The Enduring Icons Pack has today woken new superstars for WWE 2K18

With the 25th anniversary of WWE’s television show Raw looming, there’s no better time to release a DLC pack featuring a selection of iconic stars to use in WWE 2K18 from years gone by, as well as some who still tussle in the ring regularly.

Hand of Fate 2 Review

When the original Hand of Fate dropped onto the Xbox One almost three years ago, it came out of nowhere. The intriguing concept of being an action-RPG/card game hybrid was enough to draw me in, and seemingly many others were drawn in too as its success has lead to a sequel. Even though Hand of Fate is a good game, there’s plenty of room for improvement and Hand of Fate 2 hopes to build upon that. Have Defiant Development dealt us a better hand in Hand of Fate 2, or will we be hoping for a redraw?

Pinball FX3 – Carnivals and Legends Review

Zen Studios launched Pinball FX3 in style back in September of 2017, making most of its back-catalogue being available to import, and releasing the brand new Universal Classics Pinball pack, which featured tables inspired by iconic films such as Jaws and Back to the Future. Sometimes though, you don’t need a fancy licensed table to deliver a quality pinball experience, and so the latest pack, Carnivals and Legends, includes two tables based on original concepts. Will it be all fun and games with these creations, or does the lack of a big franchise license actually let it down?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #17 – January 10th 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 10th January at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two – Episode Five “Above and Beyond” Review

After a solid run up, the final episode of Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two has arrived to try and cap off what has been a great series so far. Telltale Games have managed to consistently deliver enjoyable episodes in Season Two of their Minecraft story-driven adventure adaptation, but it’s not over until it’s over. Will Episode Five, “Above and Beyond”, bring a conclusion to proceedings of the highest order, or could it fizzle out like a cheap firework? Here’s hoping it goes out with a bang!

Batman: The Enemy Within – Episode Three “Fractured Mask” Review

The tales of Batman, and more prevalently those of his alter ego, the millionaire Bruce Wayne, have been brought to life by Telltale Games to great success so far in Batman: The Enemy Within – the second season of his escapades. Arriving at the mid-point of the series, episode three “Fractured Mask” comes tasked with keeping up the relentless pace of previous goings on and must deliver another enthralling chapter of the story. Can it be done?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #16 – January 3rd 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 3rd January at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team to start off the new year with a bang?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #15 – December 27th 2017

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 27th December at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #14 – December 20th 2017

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 20th December at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

Guardians of the Galaxy steal the spotlight in the latest LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 DLC

As if there wasn’t enough awesome content in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 already, now Star Lord and the rest of the gang have brought us a brand new level to continue our adventures, alongside some other DLC packs featuring a whole host of new characters to add to the cosmic experience.

Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two – Episode Four “Below the Bedrock” Review

As the penultimate episode of Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two arrives for our perusal, it’s surprising how solid each and every episode of this second series has been; given how inconsistent the first season was. Telltale’s job isn’t over just yet though, as Episode Four, “Below the Bedrock”, must uphold the same high standards to set us up nicely for the upcoming finale. Does it meet the expectations, or should the developers hide their heads beneath the bedrock in disappointment?

Exploration flying game InnerSpace gets a launch date for Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

The release date of InnerSpace has been revealed, so prepare to soar across the skies and dive through oceans of an abnormal universe when it arrives in January for all major platforms!

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