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.

Truck Driver’s game features showcased in a three episode mini-series and the first video is out now

We brought news of the release date for Truck Driver back in May, but now SOEDESCO have detailed a three-part mini-series that will showcase some of the game’s main features. First up is an episode focused on several characters that the player meets along their journey in Truck Driver. Would you like to meet them?

Bus Simulator has been timetabled with a release date set for its arrival on Xbox One and PS4

As if simulation fans weren’t already basking in the wealth of games currently available, Astragon Entertainment and stillalive studios have just announced the release date for Bus Simulator, which is their console version of the popular PC game, Bus Simulator 18.

Andrey Arshavin unveiled by KONAMI as a Legend in eFootball PES 2020

Coming off the back of previous announcements regarding KONAMI’s long-term partnerships with football giants Manchester United FC, Juventus FC, and FC Bayern Munich, a new addition to the roster of Legends has been revealed. Welcome to the latest Legend to feature in eFootball PES 2020, Andrey Arshavin!

FMV and adventure hybrid Headspun gets an official release date on Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and PC

You’ll probably know publishers Wales Interactive from their previous ventures in the FMV genre, with the likes of The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker and The Shapeshifting Detective, but today it’s about the upcoming adventure/FMV hybrid, Headspun. To be precise, it’s the reveal of the official release date for its arrival on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC and Mac.

Adventures of Bertram Fiddle Episode 2: A Bleaker Predicklement Review

The developers over at Rumpus Animation are back with a second point-and-click experience following the part-time explorer, part-time crime solver and full-time delightfully smug chap, Bertram Fiddle. After an impressive opening episode for the series, does Adventures of Bertram Fiddle Episode 2: A Bleaker Predicklement provide a grander instalment that warrants the extra few bob over the one which came before it? Or is it not worth spending all of your hard-earned pennies on?

Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle Review

A rather large DLC addition has arrived to elevate Attack on Titan 2 to new heights with fresh features, new modes and story continuation. The problem is, it costs a whopping £39.99. But is the Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle DLC upgrade worth the hefty price tag for veterans of the series, or is it as pointless as trying to slice open the Armored Titan?

Partake in a royal battle as Big Crown: Showdown goes free on Xbox One via Games With Gold

Prepare for friends and family members to turn into your greatest foes in the multiplayer madness of Big Crown: Showdown, which has now been stripped off its price tag on Xbox One and is free thanks to Games With Gold. Surely it’s worth a look as you can never have too many party games, right?

Life is Strange Issue #6 – Comic Review

Titan Comics are back once again with another instalment of their always dramatic, and often mysterious, comic series based on the Life is Strange universe. Life is Strange Issue #6 is a continuation of the ‘Waves’ story arc, which features the main protagonist Max Caulfield alongside best friend Chloe as she deals with all manner of predicaments caused by her prior time-bending actions. So what has the latest issue got in store for us this time and, more importantly, is it worth a read?

Queen’s Quest 3: The End of Dawn Review

The first experience Xbox One owners had of Artifex Mundi’s Queen’s Quest saga came in the form of Queen’s Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past, which is rather odd because the inaugural instalment has never reached our gaming shores. Nevertheless, Queen’s Quest 2 did a cracking job at making up for the missing title with an interesting story and a host of great hidden object scenes. And so, the stage is prepared for the third game, Queen’s Quest 3: The End of Dawn, to make a royally grand entrance on Xbox One. But does it live up to its predecessor’s quality?

Prepare to hunt again in Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle out now on Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and PC

Attack on Titan 2 brought us more tactical slicing and dicing of those humongous Titans last March, but now it’s just been re-released alongside some brand new content to tie-in with Season 3 of the anime. So let’s whack on our ODM gear and go hunting for fresh meat in Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle, now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Looking back to 2014 and Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition launched on 2nd July, 2014 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Wii U and Xbox 360. Having already seen a standard version release to a damn good reception on PlayStation 3, PS Vita and PC in the previous year, hype was growing rapidly for the special edition, which included an expanded story, a new lava-filled location, a new boss, some fresh abilities, and more.

Star Trek Online Cruiser Bundles and Discovery Starter Packs Xbox One Giveaway – Enter Now!

Attention all captains! To celebrate the recent launch of the Star Trek Online: Rise of Discovery update on Xbox One, PS4, and PC, we’ve partnered with the folks over at Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios to bring you an exciting giveaway. With Command Dreadnought Cruiser Bundles and Discovery Starter Pack codes to win, it’s a no-brainer to get involved, isn’t it?!

Molecats Review

Making your console debut in such a crowded marketplace is incredibly tough, and trying to stand out amongst the video game masses isn’t easy either. But that’s the position in which Ukrainian-based publishers and developers Vidroid find themselves. Fortunately, they’ve got a puzzle game up their sleeve that’s already been out on Steam, winning awards for innovative gameplay and visual design. So, are we in for a treat with the puzzling Molecats which is now available on Xbox One? Or does Vidroid’s inaugural console offering fail to make its mark creatively?

Northgard to get a Signature Edition release on Xbox One

Last month, Shiro Games were proud to announce that their Viking strategy game Northgard is heading to consoles later this year, and now they’ve revealed that Northgard will receive a physical Signature Edition on Xbox One.

The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout kick-starts an episodic adventure on Xbox One

The world featured in the bestselling Redwall children’s fantasy books has come to life with the arrival of The Lost Legends of Redwall: The Scout, which signals the beginning of a whimsical episodic adventure on Xbox One.

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