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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Charming toy train simulator Tracks is making a stop at the Xbox One platform! New release date detailed

The delightful toy train set game, Tracks, is currently in Early Access on Steam for PC and is receiving plenty of positive feedback. The good news for us Xbox gamers is that Excalibur Games have announced the plans to launch Tracks on Xbox One. All aboard the excitement train!

All That Remains and Of Monsters And Men featured in a trio of new DLC tracks for Rock Band 4

Each and every week, Rock Band 4 developers Harmonix release even more tracks to bolster their ever-growing DLC library. There are three new songs this week to rock out to, so All That Remains is to find out exactly which ones you can now get your hands on.

Mighty Switch Force! Collection brings a four game compilation to Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and PC

Go get your Pellet Shooter and activate your Siren Helmet in preparation for the mission ahead, because WayForward have finally brought the main entries of the Mighty Switch Force! series together in one package. Oh yes, the fans wanted it, and so now the Mighty Switch Force! Collection is here for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

New vehicles arrive in Just Cause 4 at a Soaring Speed via DLC

The dynamic duo found in the Soaring Speed Vehicle Pack will have you zooming across the land in a blaze of glory and taking to the skies when necessary. Sounds pretty awesome, right?

New WRC 8 video showcases the redesigned Career Mode

WRC 8, the official game of the FIA World Rally Championship, was announced way back in January, promising improvements galore after a two-year hiatus. Now, Bigben and KT racing have released a brand new video that puts the focus on its completely redesigned Career Mode. Do you want to watch it and find out more about it?

Psychological horror Infliction creeps out of the darkness onto Xbox One, PS4, and Switch in Q4 2019

A once-happy family are haunted by darkness, and it’s down to you to explore the mystery behind it in the upcoming psychological horror game from Caustic Reality and Blowfish Studios, Infliction. Are you prepared for the nightmares it’ll unleash upon Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch later this year?

Explore the magical world of Citadel: Forged With Fire when it launches this October on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Want to study the arcane arts, become a great Wizard and take to the skies alongside other sorcerers? Then the enchanted world of Citadel: Forged With Fire might just be ideal for you, and it’s set for a launch on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam), this October!

Neo-Aztec shoot ‘em up Pawarumi blasts onto Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

Looking for an intense, challenging and fast-paced shooter? Well, French Indie developer Manufacture 43 has just launched such a game on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in the form of Pawarumi. Get ready for an experience that’s best described as Rock-Paper-Scissors with lasers!

The 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship DLC brings new tracks to MX vs ATV All Out on Xbox One, PS4, and PC

If you’re still spending lots of time off-road racing in MX vs ATV All Out, you might be in dire need of some new tracks. Fortunately, THQ Nordic and MX Sports Pro Racing have got that covered with the release of the 2019 AMA Pro Motocross Championship DLC.

Farming Simulator 19 bolstered with the John Deere Cotton DLC out now on Xbox One, PS4, and PC

Working on a farm all day is hard work, isn’t it? You’ve no doubt been ploughing away for hours in Farming Simulator 19, so why not treat yourself to a new vehicle to carry out tasks in? Luckily, the John Deere Cotton DLC has arrived and it could be just what you need to spice up your farm life.

Gohan, Vegeta and Piccolo to be playable in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Today there’s word of three big name characters that’ll be playable. There are also some details on how other Z-Warriors will offer help in more of a supporting role.

Manic Street Preachers Song Pack brings a trio of hits to Rocksmith

As if the Rocksmith catalogue wasn’t big enough already, even more DLC has arrived for you to try your hand at playing and it’s focused on the Manic Street Preachers. This is their debut in the game, so let’s find out which of their songs you can learn in Rocksmith by parting with a bit of cash.

A ton of Dead Or Alive 6 costumes arrive in the Seaside Eden Set

With the summer well underway, a whole host of weather-appropriate attires have arrived in a timely manner for Dead Or Alive 6 as part of another new costume set. But will the Seaside Eden collection entice you enough to open up that wallet and spend that hard earned cash?

Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale Discounts: 23rd-30th July 2019

We can all agree that the massive sale last week that saw a shed load of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games discounted will be hard to top, but it’s a new week and that means there are new offers in place via the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale. So, if you’re looking for something different to play and wish to get a bargain then the Xbox Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale for 23rd-30th July, 2019 might just have what you need.

Brand new Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair trailer showcases unique alternate level states

Does the thought of the upcoming arrival of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair get you rather excited? Well, brace yourself, because there’s a new trailer for your perusal that shows off the cool alternate level states that can be experienced in it.

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