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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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

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.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated to get two special editions

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! Who’s going to be super excited at the prospect of there being two special editions of the upcoming SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated? Everyone, probably!

FIFA 20 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #6 – 23rd October 2019

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

Rebel Cops Review

Naturally, the next logical step for the developers was to create a spin-off in the form of Rebel Cops, which focuses entirely on XCOM style, turn-based strategy gameplay. It’s a bold move, but could it pay off and be an addictive addition to the series that tests your tactical nous?

Intense interplanetary strategy game Worbital now available on Xbox One

Have you ever taken part in strategic battles that span an entire star system? If not then Worbital on Xbox One may be of interest as you’ll control a planet and be able to use doomsday style technology to dominate the rest of the solar system.

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 unveiled by Milestone and Feld Entertainment

Having released the second instalment of the Monster Energy Supercross series earlier this year, Milestone and Feld Entertainment are ready to announce the next one. Get ready to show the world who’s the king of the track in the upcoming Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 3!

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville gets a full launch on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

A mere six weeks ago, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville arrived in an early access form with players able to purchase a Founders Edition and watch the latest game in the PvZ series evolve and grow. Now though, the fully flourished experience is ready for the masses to enjoy and there’s even a Deluxe version for those with extra cash to spare.

TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 6 – Has the black hole given Fortnite a new lease of life?

With EGX 2019 kicking off this week, we spend time talking about upcoming Xbox games like WWE 2K20 and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD, some of the hottest news topics, and more specifically, whether the recent Fortnite black hole stunt has really paid off, or not. We also delve deep into the recent releases such as Stela, Trine 4, Truck Driver and Worse Than Death.

Challenging 2D side-scroller Driven Out launches on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

It’s time to get retro with the latest game from developers No Pest Productions as the challenging 2D side-scroller, Driven Out, arrives for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Can you aid the heroine of the tale in overcoming the dangers ahead?

Latest GRIP: Combat Racing DLC takes us Back to the Future on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

We’ve already seen it pop up in other adrenaline-fuelled games like Rocket League and now the infamous DeLorean has wound up as an additional vehicle for GRIP: Combat Racing. For a small price, you’ve got a chance to get behind the wheel of the iconic vehicle made famous in the 80s.

Brace yourself for a Five Finger Death Punch with the latest Rock Band 4 DLC

Each and every week, Harmonix ensure they deliver a selection of DLC tracks to add to your ever-growing playlist in Rock Band 4. The latest batch of tracks are here and they’re looking to give us a double dose of heavy metal from Five Finger Death Punch.

Become a God in action strategy Sea Salt out now on Xbox One

Prepare to take on the role of an old God and command all kinds of unfathomable horrors as Sea Salt arrives on Xbox One, encouraging you to punish anyone who dares to defy you in this action strategy hybrid.

All in! Games unveil It Came From Space and Ate Our Brains for a release on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

Some of you may remember when ‘It came from space and ate our brains’ first had an outing in 2015, well, forget about that for now because publisher All in! Games are bringing it back in Q1 2020 with new features and a major overhaul. Want to know more about this horde-filled top-down survival shooter?

Rebellion announce new Zombie Army novel by iZombie creator Chris Roberson

Rebellion Publishing have just revealed that there’s a brand new Zombie Army novel in the works for all you bookworms out there and it’s set before the events of Zombie Army 4: Dead War. So, let’s find out more about Zombie Army: Fortress of the Dead!

The Jackbox Party Pack 6 arrives on Xbox One to bring more fun party games to the masses

The folks over at Jackbox Games are back on the scene with five new games brought together in The Jackbox Party Pack 6. Will there be enough fun concepts here to consider it as an option for your next social gathering?

Dance with Death in puzzler Felix The Reaper out now on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

Looking for a new game on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch or PC, that’s both original and innovative? Then stop what you’re doing and get grooving alongside a dancing agent of Death in the latest game from Daedalic Entertainment and independent developer Kong Orange, Felix The Reaper.

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