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.

Forge an army in Middle-earth: Shadow of War on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

The Dark Lord still brings chaos to Middle-earth, but now it’s time to put an end to him once and for all in Shadow of War. Do you have enough power and allies to make it possible?

The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game Review

LEGO games, developed by Traveller’s Tales, have previously had plenty of success by releasing games which pay homage to huge movies, albeit a while after their launches. When it comes to their own LEGO movies though, it’s a different time frame, and as such The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game – a genius title I’m sure you’ll agree – arrives with a lot of expectation to be able complement The LEGO Ninjago Movie just as it hits the cinema circuit. Can it take the best parts of the film and mesh it together with great gameplay for an exciting Ninjago experience?

What new Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 9th-15th October 2017

War is coming to the world of Xbox this week, with armies of Orcs, trolls, and the worst of the bunch, Nazis, all featuring in the games due for release. So, prepare for battle and let’s take a look at what new games are ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two – Episode Three “Jailhouse Block” Review

The second season of Minecraft: Story Mode is hitting the midway point and it’s been an absolute blast up to this point, far exceeding my expectations. But the job isn’t done until Season Two reaches its climax and so Telltale Games, in collaboration with Mojang, need to keep it up a while longer yet. Can Episode Three, “Jailhouse Block”, carry on being consistent to make our time with the episode entertaining, or will we be looking to break free from it all?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #3 – October 4th 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 4th October at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

Echoes of the Fey: The Fox’s Trail Review

Point and click adventures come in various forms these days, with many hybrids popping up on the gaming market on a regular basis. Echoes of the Fey: The Fox’s Trail could definitely be considered as a hybrid, with it being more of a visual novel than your classic point and click, but nevertheless it’s still an adventure of sorts. As the first instalment of an unconventional detective series, it needs to lay down a marker and hit the ground running to entice the masses into giving it a chance. Does it do enough to drag me into its steampunk world of politics and magic?

New details emerge about MyPLAYER, Road to Glory and Universe Mode in WWE 2K18

With the release of WWE 2K18 just around the corner, a shed load of details about various modes and features have emerged. Will the news of these enhancements and additions convince you to enter the squared circle in a fortnight? It’ll certainly give you something to think about.

Make a pact in Episode 2 of Batman: The Enemy Within now available on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

The Caped Crusader is back for the second episode of Batman: The Enemy Within, but what will the turbulent life of Bruce Wayne hold in store this time? Well, it may be time to make a pact with an old friend...

What new Xbox One and Xbox 360 games are ‘In Stores This Week’? – 2nd-8th October 2017

The store shelves are going to be stacked this week for Xbox gamers of all ages to find something to get involved in; with comic book enthusiasts, petrol-heads and LEGO fanatics all catered for. Let’s take a look at what new games are ‘In Stores This Week’ for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

NASCAR Heat 2 Review

Across the pond, stock car racing is immensely popular due to the draw of NASCAR and the massive fan-base the coverage of their events have amassed over the years. And just like many other major sports, NASCAR want to bring the fans into their world, sharing the joys of the events with a regular video game outing. Recent times suggest that games bearing this brand haven’t been all that great, but those behind the latest game, NASCAR Heat 2, want to improve on that and deliver a title which has a little more substance to it.

Eventide 2: Sorcerer’s Mirror Review

When the first Eventide arrived almost a year ago, the Slavic mythology was lovingly brought to life in a tale full of creative mini-games and visually rich hand drawn scenes. It wasn’t all sunshine and roses though, with shortness, voice acting and technical flaws being a hindrance to Artifex Mundi’s point and click adventure. Now is their chance to put things right in the sequel, Eventide 2: Sorcerer’s Mirror, but have the developers learnt the error of their ways to ensure a more magical outing full of Eastern European folklore?

FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Team of the Week (TOTW) #2 – September 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 September at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy in your team?

Flip out at the launch of Pinball FX3 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Zen Studios have just released a third instalment of their popular Pinball FX series and there’s a massive amount of tables to buy to show off your pinball skills on. Are you ready to flip, nudge and rack up those ridiculous high scores in Pinball FX3?

Rising Star heroes join the fight in 88 Heroes for free on Xbox One

It’s 1988, on 8th August at 8.08am and a mad man is holding the world to ransom. With 88 heroes on hand to save the Earth and only 88 minutes to do so, a few extra helpers would do nicely. Well fortunately for us, that’s exactly what’s arrived on store and they don’t even want a fee for their services!

Get the Complete Edition of Halo Wars 2 now on Xbox One

Plan your attacks and execute them in real-time in the most complete version of Halo Wars 2 to date; a version which brings a whole load of content from within the Halo universe in one big package.

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