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.

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?

Moving simulator Moving Out unpacks onto PC and consoles in Q2 2019

Simulation games have already come in all sorts of variations, seeing people able to become fire-fighters, airport workers and farmers, but now it’s time for Moving Out to book its place within the genre on consoles and PC as a moving simulator.

Exclusive card reveal for upcoming Eternal expansion Defiance

There’s a new expansion on the horizon for the free-to-play collectible card game from Dire Wolf Digital, Eternal, and so we’ve been fortunate enough to get an exclusive card reveal for a handful of the cards that’ll be available when the Defiance expansion launches. Let’s find out what Defiance has in store for us and see what cards are to be expected.

Fast-paced platformer On A Roll 3D spins onto Xbox One

Originally rocking up on the PC in 2015, On A Roll 3D finally makes its way onto Xbox One, revolving around a spherical hero and a variety of platforming elements that must be overcome in order to succeed.

Even more titles arriving for Xbox Game Pass this December including PES 2019 and Below

We've already had a couple of new additions to the Xbox Game Pass this month, but now it’s been revealed that even more Xbox One games are incoming during the rest of December. There’s a little bit of something for everyone...

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is power-sliding onto Xbox One, PS4 and Switch in June 2019

The instantly recognisable bandicoot returns once more and now he’s revving up to the max for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, a remastered version of the original Crash Team Racing experience coming to Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. That means we can look forward to HD visuals and the opportunity to battle it out in online multiplayer, amongst other things.

New trailer and release date announced for RAGE 2 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

The Game Awards appears to have had everything last night, including the announcement of the RAGE 2 release date and a sweet new trailer full of chaos. Get ready to go anywhere, shoot whatever you want, and explode everything.

Colourful first-person adventure Journey to the Savage Planet announced for Xbox One, PS4 and PC

Typhoon Studios, in partnership with publishers 505 Games, unveiled their debut title at The Game Awards last night with an exciting trailer to announce Journey to the Savage Planet. It’s vibrant, strange and looks absolutely lovely!

Devil May Cry 5 gets an exclusive Xbox One Demo, additional details on both V and other game features

During The Game Awards last night, Capcom and Microsoft unveiled an exclusive demo for Devil May Cry 5 on Xbox One that’s available from today. There’s also a brand new trailer showing off more of the mysterious V character, so let’s get stuck in to those reveals and the game features we can expect.

Asymmetric multiplayer action-survival game Last Year: The Nightmare announced for consoles

Developers Elastic Games have revealed that their debut title, Last Year: The Nightmare, is bringing its 5v1 concept to consoles in 2019. The rather distinguished voice cast looking to breathe life into the action has been unveiled too, so let’s find out more about it.

Take control of mercs in the turn-based tactical game Jagged Alliance: Rage! out now on Xbox One

You may remember the Jagged Alliance series from way back in the ‘90s, well now there’s a new take on the tactical offering and a few well known mercs are on hand, ready to do whatever’s necessary to earn a bit of cash. This spin-off is Jagged Alliance: Rage! and if you can hold back the rage for a second, you’ll find it’s now available on Xbox One.

Battle Princess Madelyn takes a young knight and her pet dog on an adventure to Xbox One and PC

Prepare to set out on a journey as trainee knight Madelyn, who’s accompanied by her ghostly pet dog Fritzy, in the action-packed classic adventure of Battle Princess Madelyn as it’s now arrived on Xbox One and PC.

FIFA 19 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #12 – 5th 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 #12 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 19 from 5th December at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy adding to your team?

Free-to-play GWENT: The Witcher Card Game finally shuffles out of Game Preview on Xbox One

Once upon a time it was simply a popular mini-game in the taverns of The Witcher 3, but now GWENT is the sole focus of a fully fledged title after spending an age in Game Preview status. That’s right, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game has officially arrived on Xbox One and it won’t cost you a penny to play.

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