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.

Plough into the Platinum Expansion for Farming Simulator 17 out now on Xbox One

Just when you thought the world of gaming couldn’t get any more exciting, Focus Home Interactive goes and releases a Platinum expansion for Farming Simulator 17. Are you going to lengthen your farming experience by spending hard earned money on the new DLC? Before you answer, I’ll let you in on what it entails.

Kickstarter campaign launched for mysterious adventure game Trüberbrook

Imagine a game set in rural Cold War era Germany. Imagine a game which draws inspiration from iconic shows like Twin Peaks, Star Trek and The X-Files. Imagine no more, because with a little help from a Kickstarter, Trüberbrook is going to become a reality!

Suit up for a smashing time in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 now available on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

It’s time for the Super Heroes and Super Villains of the Marvel Universe to be thrust into action for another LEGO outing in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2. Can you prevent Kang the Conqueror from reigning supreme?

What new Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 13th-19th November 2017

It’s the start of a brand new week, one which looks to bring to us a couple of huge sequels, a remaster and a title being ported to console in all its former PC glory. There’s plenty to choose from, so let’s have a gander at the new games ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Support SpecialEffect with the charity kit launched in FIFA 18

EA have made an exclusive in-game kit for FIFA 18’s Ultimate Team mode to allow players to show their support for the SpecialEffect charity organisation, and it’s out today. But who are SpecialEffect and how do you go about obtaining this kit?

Ben 10 turns up to save the world on Xbox One, PS4, PC and Switch

Don’t be fooled by appearances, young Ben Tennyson can put up quite a fight with the aid of a magical device and today he’s arrived on the Xbox One to protect the world from a plethora of villains in Ben 10.

NBA 2K18 Review

The art of shooting hoops is enjoyed by millions around the globe, with many of them no doubt getting hooked during the popularity boosting Michael Jordan era and even more embracing the new wave of stars like the NBA 2K18 cover athlete Kyrie Irving. My slight interest in basketball as a viewer however comes mainly from watching Bugs Bunny and co. in Space Jam, which isn’t really the same as watching real NBA action. In the gaming world though I’ve been partial to the NBA 2K series, and after skipping a few iterations, I’m now venturing into NBA 2K18 after much anticipation. But can it deliver authenticity without comprising on the fun factor? And will the brand new features help to enhance the overall NBA 2K18 experience?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #8 – November 8th 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 8th November at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

The finale of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy – The Telltale Series is now available

Just over six months ago, the Guardians crash-landed into the Telltale world to much fanfare and now we’ve reached the final episode of the series. Will Star-Lord and the rest of his crew make it an ending to remember?

Two EA Sports bundles arrive on the Xbox One featuring FIFA, NBA Live and NHL

Sports fanatics take note, because there are two new bundles available on the Xbox One for you to save some money and still get that adrenaline fix. As long as you like football that is...

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Xbox One X enhancements now available

Rangers have been waging war across Middle-earth for a while now, but the one console to rule them all has today brought various enhancements to Middle-earth: Shadow of War via an update. So, what improvements can Xbox One X owners expect?

Track Bundle Pack 5 arrives for SUPERBEAT XONiC EX on Xbox One

Whilst the DLC additions to the SUPERBEAT XONiC EX library aren’t as regular as the likes of Rocksmith or Rock Band, new tracks are always welcome to add to the many already found in the base game. But how many tracks are within this bundle and who are the musicians behind these fresh musical delights?

Episode 4 of Minecraft: Story Mode – Season 2 out now on Xbox One, PS4, PC, iOS and Android

The penultimate episode of Minecraft: Story Mode – Season 2 has arrived and now it’s time for Jesse to find out what’s ‘Below the Bedrock’!

Punk rockers NOFX are seeing double in the latest Rocksmith song pack DLC

Sometimes you just want to let loose and rock out to a bit of punk music, and with the latest Rocksmith DLC being centred on NOFX, you’ll be able to do just that!

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series – Episode 4 “Who Needs You” Review

It’s been a little while since the third episode of the Guardians of the Galaxy series from Telltale launched, and I still haven’t forgotten the disappointment it brought. For the first time, I wasn’t really looking forward to the next outing, but then episode four arrived and I had to see if it really was just a blip. Does “Who Needs You” bring back a bit of fun to the most fun-loving crew in the whole galaxy?

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