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.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series – Episode 1 Review

Don’t write off The Expanse: A Telltale Series yet, however a mediocre first episode is far from ideal.

Venba Review 

Don’t be too concerned about the shortness of Venba, for its fascinating story and cultural delights will certainly make up for it.

Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon Review

Drill Deal - Oil Tycoon comes with the tools to make it a success, but it’s plagued by issues and repetition.

SOULVARS Review

SOULVARS tries its best to create a unique world and theme, yet falters, and has to rely heavily on the turn-based action instead.

Pinball FX – Honor and Legacy Pack Review 

Can the Pinball FX - Honor and Legacy Pack deliver an honourable set of tables capable of cementing a long-lasting legacy?

A Tale for Anna Review 

Prepare to be whisked away to an enchanting world full of magic and puzzles galore in A Tale for Anna.

Pinball FX – Williams Pinball: Whirlwind Review

Get ready to feel the power of the wind as the Williams Pinball: Whirlwind table has drifted into Pinball FX for a rather modest fee.

Venba is shaping up to be a tasty cultural appetiser

Venba is shaping up to be an ideal introduction to Tamil culture, which could invoke players’ curiosities to delve even deeper.

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 170: ID@Xbox Showcase July 2023

The ID@Xbox showcase has aired and so the team have come together for TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 170 to see whether the future is bright for the indie scene.

Grappling across the territories with the upcoming RPG WrestleQuest 

I’ve had the privilege of going hands-on with a preview build of WrestleQuest in a bid to see whether it delivers a main event quality experience, or might end up jobbing on the undercard. And initial impressions certainly suggest it’s more likely to meet the high expectations wrestling fans will have, than not.

Marfusha Review

When all is said and done, Marfusha succeeds in providing mindless shooting fun, albeit at the expense of longevity.

AEW: Fight Forever Review

Can AEW: Fight Forever recapture the magic of the highly lauded wrestling games of yesteryear, while ensuring it’s not a dated experience that modern gamers can’t relate to?

Railbound Review

Railbound is described as a ‘comfy track-bending puzzle game’ featuring a pair of dogs. It sounds promising and there’s certainly potential for a chilled brain workout to be had here. So let’s find out whether you’ll see the Railbound journey through its final destination, or be looking to get off a few stops earlier. 

5 Outright Games family friendly titles to look forward to in 2023

I was fortunate enough to get the lowdown on some of their upcoming 2023 releases by attending the Outright Games Digital Game Showcase. So, let’s take a peek at five offerings, coming out this year, that could be perfect for entertaining the whole family.

Puzzle Quest 3 Review

So, can Puzzle Quest 3 recapture the addictive nature of its predecessors and create a memorable chapter in the series’ legacy? 

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