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.

Fast paced beat ‘em up I Am The Hero now available on Xbox One

With a pixel art style and a swift nature to the fighting gameplay, I Am The Hero arrives on Xbox One to tell the story of a particular ‘Hero’, albeit one who harbours a mysterious past. Want to join the fight and uncover this mystery?

Two more Dragon Ball characters, pre-order details and more unveiled for Jump Force

There have been a couple of new announcements from Bandai Namco regarding their upcoming anime and manga fighting game Jump Force, including news of two more characters that are set to be a part of the roster.

Broly is heading to Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 as part of Extra Pack 4

Bandai Namco have announced that those still venturing into Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 should ready themselves for the fourth instalment of the Extra Pack DLC as it’ll allow fans to play as Broly this winter, ahead of the launch for the Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie!

FIFA 19 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #10 – 21st November 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 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 19 from 21st November at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy adding to your team?

Eternal Review

Now, a wily veteran of the genre, it’s time to delve into a brand new contender to the throne in the form of free-to-play title, Eternal. Does it have enough depth to rival those who have come before it, or is it another pay-to-win style offering that should be avoided?

Go to WAR with the Titans Pack DLC now available for WWE 2K19 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC

The latest downloadable content pack for WWE 2K19 has arrived with more Superstars to bolster the already massive roster even further, but that’s not all as the Titans Pack also features a handful of new Towers to take on.

Delve into the story of a boy and a pelican in Storm Boy on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC

Storm Boy started out life as a novella, before spawning a film and stage adaptation, but now Colin Thiele’s beloved children’s book has spawned a game that’s just launched on a multitude of platforms. Want to know more about the fascinating bond it portrays?

Hop on a tractor and tend to your land in Farming Simulator 19 out now on Xbox One

The long-running farming simulation game series show no signs of stopping anytime soon and the latest iteration aims to take the biggest step forward in terms of overall experience. Having now released, you can find out if Farming Simulator 19 is the best offering to date, or not.

Two master swordsmen revealed for the Jump Force roster

There’s already a cavalcade of characters announced for the Jump Force roster, including some big names of Dragon Ball, One Piece and Bleach fame. Well, Bandai Namco have unveiled two more exciting characters, this time emanating from ‘Rurouni Kenshin’!

WWE 2K19 Review

The most recent offerings of the WWE 2K series have been incredibly disappointing in terms of technical issues, with not much to shout about for the career mode either. One thing you can always rely on though is an authentic experience and it delivers by including a ton of your favourite Superstars, official arenas and title belts. Given how all the build up for the latest instalment, WWE 2K19, has been so promising due to news of a returning mode and an overhaul to many other areas, wrestling fans have reason to be hopeful that this year’s game is much better, right?

One Piece: World Seeker gets release date, Collector’s edition details, a new gameplay trailer and more!

It’s difficult to know where to start with Bandai Namco’s plethora of reveals for their upcoming action-adventure game, One Piece: World Seeker. There’s a brand new trailer, the unveiling of the awesome Collector’s edition and pre-order bonuses, and the announcement of the launch date. Let’s get stuck into the trailer first...

Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition Review

When Divinity: Original Sin rocked up on the PC, critics lauded it as one of the best RPGs in years, especially with all the bells and whistles of the Enhanced version taken into consideration. Despite the success, developers Larian Studios didn’t rest upon their laurels and pushed on to bring a sequel to fruition, with a Kickstarter campaign making it a reality. After spending time in Xbox Game Preview, Divinity: Original Sin 2 was unleashed to the masses in its Definitive Edition form on Xbox One, but can it top the first outing? Could it really be the pinnacle of the RPG genre?

Go to hell in Dante’s Inferno for free on Xbox One and Xbox 360 via Games With Gold

It may be a fair few years old, but the treacherous journey through the depths of hell in Dante’s Inferno could probably still hold up today. Given that it’s now free via the Games With Gold scheme, there’s no better time to check it out, right?

Brace yourself for a storm as Inasa Yoarashi arrives as DLC for My Hero One’s Justice

The mighty Gale Force has arrived as a DLC character in My Hero One’s Justice, alongside a mission pack focusing on this well-respected student of Shiketsu High. To get your hands on him though, there’s going to be a small price to pay.

FIFA 19 Ultimate Team – Team of the Week (TOTW) #9 – 14th November 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 that will be available in Ultimate Team packs for one week on FIFA 19 from 14th November at 6pm. Is there anyone you’d fancy adding to your team?

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