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) #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!

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #13 – December 13th 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 13th December at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero needs a little help from her friends in the latest DLC adventure

Just when you thought the adventures of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero were over, new content arrives to extend them further. It’s time for her BFFs to shine in the Friends to the End downloadable content; will you be her friend in this time of need?

The arrival of Fighter Pack #3 provides early access to The Atom in Injustice 2

It’s a good day to be an Injustice 2 player, as not only can you purchase the third pack of upcoming DLC characters, but also by doing so you’ll gain access to The Atom before anyone else!

Freshen up your arsenal of attacks with the arrival of the WWE 2K18 New Moves Pack

It can get stale performing the same old set of manoeuvres, match after match, so the latest DLC should help prevent this by bringing some new moves to the table. You don’t want to gain a reputation as the John ‘Five Moves of Doom’ Cena of WWE 2K18, do you?

FIFA 18 vs. PES 2018 – Which one should you buy?

Rivalries in football don’t come much bigger than the likes of Manchester United vs Liverpool, Celtic vs Rangers, or Barcelona vs Real Madrid. In the gaming world however, Konami and EA Sports go head to head each year with their latest versions of Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA vying for top spot as the best football game available. They’ve both been out for a little while now, so if you’re looking to buy a game for a fan of ‘the beautiful game’, we’re here to help. Which one should you buy this year; PES 2018 or FIFA 18?

What new Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 11th-17th December 2017

Although the influx of new games has slowed down dramatically in recent weeks, there’s still a lone title making its way in the next seven days, in the form of a beautiful HD remaster. So join us as we look at what’s ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Latest Crossout update brings new game modes and improvements

The post-apocalyptic world of free-to-play MMO action game Crossout has received an update which adds new game modes and aims to make enemy A.I. smarter. The wastelands have never been so appealing, so let’s see exactly what's in the new update.

Grab the free Deck the Dubstep DLC for The Metronomicon on Xbox One right now

Everyone loves a festive freebie and that’s exactly what’s arrived as an early Christmas gift for the players of rhythmic RPG, The Metronomicon: Slay the Dance Floor. Want to know more about it?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #12 – December 6th 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 6th December at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

New characters and costumes arrive for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite on Xbox One

When two behemoths like Marvel and Capcom collide, there’s always a major character or two that doesn’t make the cut. Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite already has a solid base roster, but now there are a few more you can add to it, as well as some fancy new costumes available to buy. Will you be reaching for your wallet to grab that character you've been waiting for?

Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden Review

Artifex Mundi are back with yet another of their low priced point-and-click adventures, which are usually filled to the brim with mini games and hidden object scenes. The most recent of their previous offerings on Xbox One, Eventide 2, suffered from pointless new features and a real lack of longevity. Will the latest title of the same genre, Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden, be able to take it back to basics and deliver an adventure worth partaking in?

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