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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Spellcats: Auto Card Tactics Review

Spellcats: Auto Card Tactics is an auto battling roguelike card game that’s missing a few tricks and won’t put you under its spell.

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Review

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER delivers an intriguing sci-fi adventure that’s relentless from the get-go.

SAND LAND Review 

It’s fair to say SAND LAND is an alright anime-based action-RPG that fans of the series might enjoy.

Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue Review

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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?

Navigate the puzzles of a cyberpunk world in 7th Sector on Xbox One, PS4 and Switch

If mysterious puzzlers are right up your alley, then the latest offering from publishers Sometimes You may be of some interest. Prepare to immerse yourself in the cyberpunk world of 7th Sector which is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Rugby 20 Review

There’s arguably no better time to release a new game to satiate the needs of both long-time rugby fans and newcomers, especially with the 2020 Six Nations Championship currently underway. Stepping onto the field and into the limelight is Rugby 20, but can it capitalise on the buzz still surrounding the sport?

The Office Quest Review

After achieving success on iOS and Android mobile devices, amassing over four million downloads to date, indie studio 11Sheep have branched out to other platforms with their quirky point and click adventure, The Office Quest. Now that it has launched on Xbox One, it’s time to discover whether The Office Quest possesses the necessary attributes to thrive within an increasingly saturated market for the aforementioned genre. Should it have just stayed on the mobile scene, or is this a quest you’ll want to be scrambling to embark upon?

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #20 – 29th January 2020

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #20 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 29th January at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

New body desecrating puzzle-platformer Helheim Hassle announced for Xbox One, Switch, PS4 and PC

Remember the fantastic, yet challenging, limb controlling antics of Manual Samuel back in 2016? Well, the developers behind that have just announced their next foray into the gaming world, Helheim Hassle, and it’s another body-focused puzzle platformer. This time we’re off to Valhalla!

Without Escape: Console Edition Review

Without Escape has been given a bit of a polish to ensure you’ll get to play the best possible version on console, but does this point and clicker deliver plenty of scares alongside some intriguing puzzles in order to create an enjoyable game?

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 15 – How important is the writing in modern day gaming?

TheXboxHub's podcast team are back for yet another edition of the, now weekly, TheXboxHub Official Podcast. Episode 15 sees regulars Gareth and James joined by Richard this time for a discussion about the importance of the writing in games these days, as well as the recent delay to Dying Light 2.

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #19 – 22nd January 2020

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #19 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 22nd January at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

Prepare for a Reckoning as the latest Dead by Daylight update emerges on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

Are you looking for a reason to delve back into the popular asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience of Dead by Daylight? Well, the latest Tome II update titled Reckoning has just arrived for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC, bringing with it a whole host of fresh challenges and additions.

Magic: The Gathering War of the Spark – Forsaken Book Review

The Magic: The Gathering universe is ever-expanding and after the relatively well-received novel written by Greg Weisman, War of the Spark – Ravnica, there’s now a second instalment from Titan Books hitting the shelves. The second book in this series is titled Magic: The Gathering War of the Spark – Forsaken and looks set to continue to delve into the lore at the heart of the War of the Spark card expansion set. Will Greg Weisman be able to maintain the excitement of the initial offering to ensure the fantasy tale of Forsaken is worthy of your time?

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #18 – 15th January 2020

Take a look at the official Team of the Week #18 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 20 from 15th January at 6pm. Is there anyone here you’d fancy adding to your team?

Magic: The Gathering War of the Spark – Ravnica Book Review

There are a fair few fictional titles already available for those readers looking to expand their knowledge of Magic: The Gathering lore, but now Titan Books have rocked up to build upon these by tying their series with this world and especially the War of the Spark card expansion set. Could Magic: The Gathering War of the Spark – Ravnica be the perfect accompanying book to breathe life into these cards?

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