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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Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue Review

Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue isn’t a bad game, it’s just that others of a similar ilk, like Danganronpa, do the social thriller visual novel concept much better.

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.

Looking back to 2010 and the awesome party-starter Lips: Party Classics

Not one to miss out, Microsoft Game Studios got in on the act and published their very own singing game, Lips. And whilst that in itself is a cracking game, it spawned a follow-up which almost always guaranteed a good night was to be had. Yes, I’m here to wax lyrical about the party-starter that is Lips: Party Classics.

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 21 – Which games would make the best TV shows?

Join the trio of Gareth (the host), James, and Richard for TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 21 as they talk about a wide range of topics from the gaming world and beyond. Prepare to uncover what they’ve been playing on Xbox One, discover their thoughts on ‘Which games would make the best TV shows?’ and what news has stood out this week.

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #25 – 4th March 2020

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #25 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 4th March at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 20 – What the heck even is a teraflop?

Join Gareth (the host), James, and Richard for TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 20 as they discuss a wide range of topics from the gaming world and beyond. In this episode, there’s talk of the Xbox Series X, some of their favourite soundtracks from games, an exclusive interview about Deliver Us The Moon, and much more.

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #24 – 26th February 2020

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #24 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 26th February at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

Edgar – Bokbok in Boulzac Review

Edgar – Bokbok in Boulzac is the title in the spotlight here and, in a nutshell, it tells the tale of a man and his faithful companion, a hen. Inspired by the likes of Night in the Woods, Monkey Island, and Sam & Max, the aim is to deliver a narrative-focused adventure, with a relaxing vibe and a zany edge to it. Will Edgar – Bokbok in Boulzac be seen as a memorable experience worth taking in, or is it a journey to forget?

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 19 – Dreams of pancakes and parasites

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 19 has arrived and the TXH team get together once more to talk about the latest happenings in gaming, television, film and anything else that’s a hot topic right now. This week, our host Gareth is joined by podcast regular James and the resident quiz master Richard, to discuss all sorts including PS4’s Dreams game and the award-winning film, Parasite. There’s also a pancake themed quiz!

Two Point Hospital Review

Having won over the masses on PC already, it’s time to find out whether Two Point Hospital thrives on Xbox One or if it is instead plagued with the usual porting issues and in need of an indefinite stay on a ward.

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #23 – 19th February 2020

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #23 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 19th February at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

Bunny Parking Review

Cast your mind back to the ‘90s and try to remember something known as Rush Hour. No, not the hit film starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, I’m on about the sliding block style puzzle that involved manoeuvring cars within a grid. Well, the developers over at Dillyframe Games have decided to make a game centred on this puzzle type, titled Bunny Parking, and now it’s arrived on Xbox One. Has Bunny Parking managed to rejuvenate a long-forgotten gem of an idea, or would getting stuck in a traffic jam actually be more fun?

Piece together dreamlike puzzles in Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions out now on Xbox One, PS4, and Switch

Glass Masquerade originally presented us with a selection of stained glass style jigsaws to complete in the early part of 2019, aiming to offer a relaxing puzzler experience. Well, if you’re after a second helping then you’ll be pleased to know that the follow-up, Glass Masquerade 2: Illusions, is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. So get ready to grab a controller and chill out with this slightly darker looking sequel.

Become an unlikely hero in RPG platformer Underhero now available on Xbox One and PS4

The 2D RPG platformer Underhero, inspired by the likes of Paper Mario and other great Nintendo adventures, has arrived for the gaming masses on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 to deliver its own distinctive spin on a hero’s journey. Would you like to know more about the heroic journey ahead?

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #22 – 12th February 2020

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #22 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 12th February at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 17 – Is co-op better than single player?

TheXboxHub Official Podcast returns for Episode 17 and the TXH team get together once more to talk about the latest happenings in gaming. It’s not all about Xbox One though, with the terrific trio of Gareth (the host), James, and Neil keen to discuss the hot topics in TV and film as well as what’s occurring on other platforms. The big focus this week is on the draws of co-op play and whether it triumphs over single player offerings.

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #21 – 5th February 2020

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #21 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 5th February at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

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