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

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Zombieland: Double Tap – Road Trip release date announced for Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

There’s a new top-down co-op shooter in the works titled Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip and it’s based on the blockbuster horror comedy franchise from Sony Pictures. Expect plenty of inspiration from the story, characters, humour and horror of both Zombieland and its upcoming sequel, Zombieland 2: Double Tap.

Garfield Kart Furious Racing release date unveiled by Microids for Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

That darn lazy cat is about to jump behind the wheel alongside a host of his pals in the upcoming title from Microids and Paws Inc, Garfield Kart Furious Racing. So get ready for some racing, cats and lasagne!

Get your groove on with Super Dodgeball Beats coming to Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC this August

Find your dancing shoes pronto as there’s a new competitive music game on the horizon, Super Dodgeball Beats, and it’s going to put your rhythm to the test. Playstack and Final Boss Games have just announced the release date for its arrival on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Free Xbox Games With Gold titles for August 2019 confirmed!

Have you been waiting with bated breath for the next batch of free games to be announced for the Games With Gold scheme? Well, you’ll need to wait no more as the much anticipated reveal is upon us as to which Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles are going to be stripped of their price tag via Xbox Games With Gold for August 2019.

Pharmaceutical management sim Big Pharma announced for Xbox One, PS4 and Switch in Q3 2019

What if you had the power to eradicate diseases from the world, improving lives and easing the suffering for millions of sick folk? Well, that’s a real possibility in the deep management sim Big Pharma when it arrives for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

New Sniper Assassin map takes us to Siberia in Hitman 2

Agents at the ready, for we’ve received intel of a new Sniper Assassin map being released for Hitman 2 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. It’s out right now so you better wrap up warm as we’re heading off to Siberia for this next mission!

DiRT Rally 2.0 bolstered by two new DLC vehicles

Are you ready to get behind the wheel of the latest rally cars to arrive for DiRT Rally 2.0? Well, it’s now Week 9 of Season 2 and that means we’re about to get our hands on a Lancia and an MG – for a small price, of course.

New Fission Superstar X content update out today on Xbox One and PC

The rather wacky space rogue-lite Fission Superstar X has only been out for a couple of months on Xbox One, but developers Turbo Pelvis 3000 inc. aren’t resting on their laurels and so they have released a new content update. The update is out now and introduces more environments, enemy types, and enemy modifications; alongside some re-balancing and other improvements.

Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale Discounts: 30th July-6th August 2019

And so the Xbox Super Game Sale has finally come to an end, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more Xbox One and Xbox 360 bargains on the horizon. Should you still be on the lookout for a new game to delve into then the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale for 30th July-6th August, 2019 may be able to deliver. So, shall we find out what’s on offer?

Details unveiled for NBA 2K20’s newest game mode MyGM 2.0

You may remember how revolutionary the MyGM mode was way back in NBA 2K14, but now it’s all about to change as it’s getting revitalised thanks to a complete overhaul in the upcoming instalment of the series, NBA 2K20. Introducing the latest mode to be unveiled, MyGM 2.0!

Episode two of the Truck Driver Mini Series showcasing Jobs and Missions is out now

Last week, SOEDESCO released the first episode of a Truck Driver Mini Series with the focus of its attention on the locals and different characters you’ll meet along the way. Now they’ve just released episode two and this time we’re going to find out all about the Jobs and Missions!

Doom (1993), Doom II (Classic) and Doom 3 now available on Xbox One

Hot on the heels of Doom Eternal getting a run out at QuakeCon, a trio of classics from the series have found their way onto Xbox One. They are Doom (1993), Doom II (Classic) and Doom 3, but will you be tempted in by these low-priced re-releases?

Latest free DLC brings a new bike and events for Ride 3

If you’ve spent any time with Milestone’s Ride 3, then you will know that it’s a great two-wheeled racing experience that’s regularly been bolstered by new content ever since its release. And now there’s yet more DLC to grab, courtesy of the Ride 3 Free Pack 12, which as you might guess, arrives at no extra cost.

Slay Nazis in co-op with Wolfenstein: Youngblood now available on Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and PC

It’s time for a slightly more modern take on a Wolfenstein adventure as the latest iteration takes us to an alternate reality version of Paris in the ‘80s. Forget playing as BJ Blazkowicz, as his kickass twin daughters take the limelight for some co-op action in Wolfenstein: Youngblood. And they’re gunning for those darn Nazis!

Test those reflexes and become the Yokozuna in Tetsumo Party out now on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

There’s a new couch co-op party game on the block, looking like a mixture of Hole in the Wall and an obscure Japanese TV game show. So if that’s piqued your interest, Tetsumo Party may just be the one to bring the fun to your next gathering.

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