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.

Unleash the road rage in Road Redemption out now on Xbox One

The spiritual successor to the Road Rash series has arrived on Xbox One, with Road Redemption sending you on an epic journey across the country as part of a biker gang. Are you ready to fight those who challenge you on the war-torn highways that lie ahead?

Trailblazing open-world RPG Outward gets a release date and a new gameplay trailer

Deep Silver and developers Nine Dots, alongside Maximum Games, have revealed the release date for when Xbox One, PS4 and PC gamers can get their hands on the hardcore, fantasy adventure RPG, Outward. There’s a new gameplay trailer too, which focuses on the challenge of survival up against magic and monsters.

Fast as hell twin-stick shooter Hellfront: Honeymoon out now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

You may remember developers SkyGoblin for their point-and-click adventure, The Journey Down, but now they’re back with a hyper-intense shooter, with strategic elements, that’s ideal for enjoying either alone or alongside pals. There’s one screen and there can be only one winner in Hellfront: Honeymoon!

Two mighty warriors from the upcoming Broly movie arrive in Extra DLC Pack 4 for Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2

Dragon Ball fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie, but the Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Extra DLC Pack 4 that’s out now will enable them to play as two of the mightiest warriors in the film.

First gameplay trailer unveiled for Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2

Supercross enthusiasts prepare to feast your eyes on the first official gameplay trailer for Milestone’s Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 2. There’s also news of pre-order bonuses for those wishing to pick up a copy of the game, but let’s delve straight into the footage.

Add to your arsenal with the WWE 2K19 New Moves Pack on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Sometimes you need to breathe a new lease of life into a game to keep the action fresh, which may be what the WWE 2K19 New Moves Pack can do for you now that it’s available on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Are you ready to decimate your opponents with a raft of new moves in your arsenal?

Xbox Original Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction goes free on Xbox One thanks to Games With Gold

It may be rather old, but due to the combined power of Xbox Backwards Compatibility and Games With Gold, the Xbox Original title Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction is now available to download for free to play on both Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Stardust the sassy unicorn trots into Override: Mech City Brawl on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

The robotic fighting experience of Override: Mech City Brawl brought explosive mech-based action to the masses earlier this month, but now it’s received a sassy new DLC addition in the form of Stardust the mechanised unicorn!

Reign over Griffinvale in puzzling adventure Kingmaker: Rise to the Throne now available on Xbox One

You can always rely on Artifex Mundi to turn up every so often with a new point-and-click hidden object adventure full of puzzling elements and today is one of those instances as Kingmaker: Rise to the Throne has made its way to Xbox One. It’s time to reclaim the throne of Griffinvale!

Friends become foes as they battle for the crown in Big Crown: Showdown out now on Xbox One

Forget the battle royale genre for just a moment and instead take notice of the inverse experience as the royal battle extravaganza that is Big Crown: Showdown arrives on Xbox One. Grab a few friends and prepare for a whole load of shenanigans with the medieval multiplayer madness it brings.

Dead or Alive 6 roster bolstered by the return of the Drunken Fighter and a martial arts nomad

Dead or Alive 6, the latest instalment of iconic fighting series from KOEI TECMO America and Team NINJA, is set to feature two returning characters as part of its roster. That’s right, fan favourites Brad and Eliot will join the other 22 playable characters already announced when DOA 6 arrives in February 2019.

My Hero One’s Justice Review

The anime and manga franchise My Hero Academia is taking the world by storm, to the point where Bandai Namco simply had to release a video game adaptation for the console market. After a handful of name changes during development, My Hero One’s Justice became the title of said game and now it’s time for us to see whether it is the mightiest of all fighting experiences, or if it’s a quick cash-grab tie-in for the superhero filled franchise?

FIFA 19 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #13 – 12th December 2018

Each and every week EA Sports decides upon a FIFA Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) based on players performing well in the real world for that particular week. Take a look at the official Team of the Week #13 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 19 from 12th December at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy adding to your team?

Be a VIP with the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Year 4 Pass now available on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Ubisoft’s fast-paced, tactical multiplayer experience is still thriving three years after its release, so much so that the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Year 4 Pass has now arrived on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. What’s in store for those who purchase it and become VIP members in this immensely competitive shooter?

The Escapists 2 gets a free festive update on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

You better watch out, and you certainly shouldn’t cry, because Santa's returning to The Escapists 2 in a free festive update and it’s available right now. What more could you possibly ask for from Team17 this Christmas than some extra content at no extra cost?

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